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South Africa is a country like no other. It is the ideal destination for those seeking a unique sensory/historical/spiritual reawakening, a place that leaves its visitors feeling inspired, enriched, educated, and rejuvenated.
South Africa allows travelers to reconnect with real life and to experience nature, history, culture, and cuisine in a way few destinations can.
South Africa is a welcoming, friendly, and fun destination, with people known for warmth, hospitality, and authenticity.
Join Majic 94.5 Dallas on A Journey to South Africa, March 22 – April 2, 2025
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Trip Highlights:
- Flights from Dallas, Texas (DFW Aiport) See the itinerary for flight details.
- Flight within South Africa
- 5-star accommodations in Cape Town
- 4-star accommodations in Sun City adjacent to Pilanesberg National Park
- 5-star accommodations in Sandton (a suburb of Johannesburg)
- Wine tasting
- Robben Island
- Cape Peninsula/Cape of Good Hope
- Penguin Colony
- Game Drives
- Soweto & Johannesburg
- Meals as listed on the itinerary
- And so much more …
The itinerary is subject to change.
Package includes:
- Roundtrip air on United Airlines, (See the itinerary for flight details, subject to change)
- Airline taxes (subject to change)
- Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
- 5-Star Accommodation ( 4 nights ) in Cape Town
- Deluxe Accommodations (2 nights) in Sun City near Pilanesberg National Park
- 5-Star Accommodation ( 3 nights ) in Sandton (a suburb of Johannesburg)
- Hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily, and other meals as mentioned on the itinerary
- Private tours of Soweto & Johannesburg
- Private tours of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Wine Country
- Wine tasting
- Cape of Good Hope
- Robben Island
- Game Drives while in Pilanesberg to see the Big 5 and other animals
- Private receptions and events
- Transfers by private A/C bus with English-speaking guides and escorts
Not included:
- A passport is required to enter South Africa. PASSPORT VALIDITY: 30 days beyond your intended exit date from South Africa. BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry (not including endorsement pages). TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: No, if visiting 90 days or less. Visit South Africa International Travel Information (state.gov) for details.
- No vaccinations are required at this time for those coming from the US but check with your medical professional regarding your specific needs.
- Travelers Insurance (highly recommended) Go to Travel Insurance | Advantage International (advantage-intl.com) for information
- Any meals not mentioned in the program
- Beverages with meals (except as listed on itinerary)
- Any items not listed on the itinerary
- Connecting flights or transfers to and from our US destination gateway city (Dallas/Ft Worth DFW)
- Spa treatments, laundry, and shopping
- Items of a personal nature and any personal expenses
- Gratuities: recommended amounts: Tour Guides $5 – $10 per person per day Drivers $2 – $5 per person per day Maid/Housekeeping $5 per day
The itinerary is subject to change
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
United Airlines: Subject to Change
1 UA 2160 22 MAR DFW/EWR 1:43 PM – 5:59 PM
2 UA 188 22 MAR EWR/JNB 9:55 PM – 6:35 PM +1 – 23 MAR
3 UA 2023 01 APR CPT/IAD 8:00 PM – 6:05 AM +1 – 02 APR
4 UA 2314 02 APR IAD/DFW 8:30 AM – 10:37 AM
Flight Information: Subject to Change
Your Accommodations:
- Sandton Sun – Sandton, Johannesburg for 3 nights
- Sun City Hotel – Sun City for 2 nights
- TAJ Hotel Cape Town – Cape Town for 4 nights
Itinerary (Subject to change)
22 March
Depart the United States on your transatlantic overnight flight to Johannesburg. See the flight itinerary above.
23 March
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to our hotel and home, The Sandton Sun, for three nights in Johannesburg. Check-in, and this is a good evening to acclimate and recover from the long flight. Enjoy a welcome reception to get to know each other and have a free evening. Sandton is known for its affluence and is the most important business and financial district in South Africa. It is also great for shopping, dining, and nightlife. The Sandton Sun is connected to one of Africa’s top malls and entertainment areas, which are used for dining, nightlife, and shopping.
24 March
After a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel, meet in the lobby for a tour of Soweto, including a church visit. Soweto is a township that emanated from Black people being forcefully re-settled far away from the city during the gold rush era.
On this tour, we drive past contrasting settlements while being told their history. Drive on Vilakazi Street, the most famous street in the whole world, which used to be home to two NOBEL Peace Prize Winners (Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu). Visit the home of Nelson Mandela, which is now a museum. Visit the site of the 1976 student uprising, The Hector Peterson Memorial. Sit for an African lunch at a trendy Restaurant in Soweto. Later, return to the hotel, relax, and enjoy the evening. (B,L)
25 March
After a buffet breakfast, we’ll depart for a tour of Constitution Hall and the Apartheid Museum.
No visit to South Africa is complete without a visit to the world-famous Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dedicated to 20th-century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story.
This museum is a must-visit for one to understand what the real apartheid South Africa was like. It is a beacon of hope showing the world how the country is coming to terms with its oppressive past and building on the future. The day includes lunch in a fashionable Sandton Restaurant, then return to the hotel for a free evening. (B,L)
26 March
After a buffet breakfast, check out and transfer to Pilanesberg National Park Via Lesedi Cultural Village.
Lesedi Cultural Village is situated within the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site home to the earliest traces of humanity. Lesedi is the living custodian of Africa’s history and rich culture. This guided tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village offers the opportunity to experience the cultural traditions of several different peoples of Southern Africa. The tour includes visits to villages, shows, and lunch.
Then onward to the Sun City Hotel and Pilanesberg National Park. Located on the slopes of a 2-billion-year-old volcano, it is home to Africa’s “Big Five.” Relax by the pool, go for a late afternoon game drive, try to spot Africa’s “Big Five”, and enjoy a Boma dinner. Pilanesburg offers unparalleled comfort in a malaria-free area. Sun City is a luxury resort and casino situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located between the Elands River and borders the Pilanesberg National Park. Our two-night stay will be at the Sun City Hotel, Sun City. (B,L,D)
27 March
Sunrise Game Drive to see some of the thousands of animals that call South Africa home, followed by a buffet breakfast. Free time to relax and enjoy the lodge amenities, then a free day, followed by an afternoon game drive to finalize your list of animals you hope to see. Relax at the bar or enjoy everything Sun City has to offer, including the shops, entertainment complex, and casino. (B)
28 March
After a buffet breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town.
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to our hotel and home, The TAJ Cape Town for 4 nights in Cape Town. Check-in.
All travelers are welcome to join us for a welcome reception. The Taj Cape Town resides in the heart of the city center, occupying a splendid historical edifice that once housed the South African Reserve Bank. The meticulously restored interior exudes stately refinement, featuring magnificent marble stonework, fluted columns, high ceilings, and art deco touches. A beautiful hotel in the heart of Cape Town. (B)
29 March
After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a Full-day Cape Peninsula Tour, including Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Point, a Funicular ride to the lighthouse, and Boulders Penguin Colony in Simonstown. See the famous African Penguins and the Cape of Good Hope.
We’ll stop for a seafood lunch during our tour.
Return to Cape Town and our hotel for a free evening. (B,L)
30 March
After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a Full-day tour of Table Mountain a new member of the Natural Wonders of the World, with a magnificent view of the Cape Peninsula, high above the city. After, we will travel to the famous South African wine region to enjoy lunch and wine tasting. Later we return to Cape Town and our hotel for a free evening. (B,L)
31 March
After breakfast, depart for the Robben Island Ferry terminal, a full tour of Robben Island and the former prison that housed Nelson Mandela and other fighters against Apartheid. Your tour guide will be an actual former political prisoner. After, enjoy a leisurely visit to the V&A Waterfront and mall to enjoy one of Cape Town’s top malls, shopping, and entertainment areas, directly on the Atlantic Ocean.
Return to Cape Town and relax before dinner.
Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at one of the area’s top restaurants, Gold Restaurant, with food from all over Africa and lively entertainment. (B,D)
1 April
After a buffet breakfast, take the opportunity to enjoy our last morning in South Africa, before heading to the airport and your flight home. (B)
See the above flight schedule for departure time and arrival times home.
2 April
Arrive in the US. Welcome home!
The itinerary, dates, accommodations, activities, and transfers are subject to change.
B – Brekfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinnert
Payment Schedule: Failure to adhere to the payment schedule can result in late payment fees, cancellation without notice, and/or rate increases.
- 33% per person non-refundable deposit is due upon booking
- An additional 33% of the package is due by November 8, 2024
- Full and final payment is due by January 17, 2025
All prices are in US Dollars. Due to exchange rate changes, taxes, and other factors, we do not guarantee the amount of the final Tour Fee until the Full and Final Payment Date; before said date, we may increase the Tour price. Except as expressly stated in the Itinerary, you are solely responsible for any “Tour-related” costs you incur.
Change/Cancellation: Notice of change/cancellation must be made in writing to Advantage International, LLC, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice. We must receive your cancellation notice in writing by email, fax, or overnight courier, and your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice.
Your decision not to participate in the Tour due to State Department warnings, fear of travel, or the like will be deemed a cancellation. If a flight or another delay for any reason prevents you from joining the Tour on the Tour start date, you will be considered a no-show, and we cannot provide a full or partial refund or credit toward a future Tour, but you may join the Tour late with advance notice if you wish.
A name change can be requested but is not guaranteed; additional fees will apply. All changes are subject to availability and rate differences and are not guaranteed.
We highly recommend traveler insurance.
Cancellation:
- The initial 33% of the package price deposit is non-refundable
- 66% of the package price is non-refundable if canceled November 8, 2024 – January 16, 2025
- 100% of the package price is non-refundable if canceled on or after January 17, 2025, or if you are a “no-show.”
Travel Entry Requirements for South Africa (US Passports Holders)
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