Highlights of South Africa (2012)

Johannesburg • Kruger • Garden Route • Cape Town
  • 18 days
  • from only:
  • $2845
  • $159 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 20 days
  • from only:
  • $4245
  • $213 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your vacation, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle vacation that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Tampa

22hrs

Dallas, Denver

23hrs

Minneapolis, Newark, New York (JFK), Philadelphia

21hrs

Washington, DC (Dulles)

18hrs

Phoenix

24hrs

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle

25hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Johannesburg, South Africa. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

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Featured Accommodations

Protea Hotel Wanderers exterior
Protea Hotel Wanderers room
Protea Hotel Wanderers pool

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Protea Hotel Wanderers
Johannesburg, South Africa

Located on the grounds of the historic Wanderers Club in the Johannesburg suburb of Illovo, Protea Hotel Wanderers offers an idyllic setting just minutes away from the bustle of the city. Guests enjoy amenities including a restaurant, coffee bar, outdoor pool, and a fitness room. The 229 air-conditioned guest rooms feature private baths with showers, wireless Internet access, satellite TVs, and coffee- and tea-making facilities.

Protea Winkler lounge
Protea Winkler lounge 2
Protea Winkler waterfront
Protea Winkler room

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Protea Hotel The Winkler
Rating: Moderate First Class
White River, South Africa

Just a 20-minute drive from Kruger National Park, the Moderate First-Class Protea Hotel The Winkler reflects the serenity of the local environment. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, and Internet facility. Your air-conditioned room includes a telephone, flat-screen satellite TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

Mountain Inn Exterior
Mountain Inn Pool

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Mountain Inn
Rating: First Class
Mbabane, Swaziland

Just a few miles from Mbabane Center, the First-Class Mountain Inn offers scenic views of the Ezulwini Valley. Its unspoiled natural setting includes hiking trails and birding routes for guests, while the hotel’s hot tub and outdoor pool encourage relaxation. Each room includes satellite TV, refrigerator, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. The hotel also offers a fine dining restaurant, wireless Internet in common areas, and laundry service.

Protea Hotel Shakaland exterior
Protea Hotel Shakaland bar
Protea Hotel Shakaland room

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Protea Hotel Shakaland
Rating: Moderate First Class
Eshowe, South Africa

Located in the heart of Zululand, the Moderate First-Class Protea Hotel Shakaland sits atop the Entombeni Hills, with views of Probane Lake. This unique hotel provides a window into Zulu culture, as its beehive-style bungalows have been built to resemble a traditional Zulu kraal (settlement). Relax here in your comfortable room, which comes equipped with private bath and boasts African-inspired décor. Or gather with your fellow travelers in the hotel’s on-site restaurant, bar, or swimming pool.

Protea Hotel Marine Exterior
Protea Hotel Marine Pool

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Protea Hotel Marine
Rating: Moderate First Class
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Overlooking Algoa Bay on South Africa’s eastern coast, the Moderate First-Class Protea Hotel Marine is within walking distance of historic attractions and sandy beaches.

Travelers may unwind in the cocktail bar, dine in the hotel restaurant, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or enjoy a workout in the health center. All rooms are air-conditioned and include telephone, cable/satellite TV, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and Internet access.

Graywood Hotel deck and pool
Greywood Hotel room
Graywood Hotel exterior

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Graywood Hotel
Knysna, South Africa

Situated on a lagoon amid the forests and beaches of the Garden Route, Knysna is one of South Africa’s most scenic destinations. The Graywood Hotel is a short walk from the center of Knysna and from its waterfront as well. The hotel’s timber log construction and railway memorabilia convey the region’s chief industries from bygone eras. Each of its 49 air-conditioned rooms features a TV, direct-dial telephone, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer. Guests enjoy hotel amenities including bar, swimming pool, sun deck, and gardens.

Protea Hotel President Exterior
Protea Hotel President room
Protea Hotel President exterior 2

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Protea Hotel President
Rating: First Class
Cape Town, South Africa

From its location in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay, the First-Class Protea Hotel President offers scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Lion’s Head, the famous hill near Table Mountain, from nearly all of its rooms. During your stay, perhaps you’ll dine at The Islands restaurant, sip sundowner cocktails in the hotel’s Senate Bar, or relax by the outdoor pool. Your air-conditioned room features direct-dial telephone, cable/satellite TV, in-room safe, minibar, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

Wildside Safari Camp interior
Wildside Safari Camp outdoor campfire
Wildside Safari Camp exterior

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Wildside Safari Camp
Entabeni Game Reserve, South Africa (pre-trip extension)

Designed to offer comfort in the midst of the African bush, the Wildside Safari Camp complements the natural beauty of Entabeni Game Reserve. Each of the 20 thatched-roof, tented chalets features a direct-dial telephone, ceiling fans, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and open-air lounge/bar with a fire pit.

Elephant Hills Resort pool
Elephant Hills Resort room

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Elephant Hills Resort
Rating: Superior First Class
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (post-trip extension)

Overlooking the Zambezi River and a short drive from Victoria Falls, the Superior First-Class Elephant Hills Resort offers 276 air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, refrigerator, and private bath, as well as traditional African décor. Amenities include a golf course, swimming pool, and tennis courts. At night, relax at one of the on-site bars or restaurants, or simply retire to your room’s private balcony.