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AFRICA | Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Kapama Game Reserve

South Africa – Private Adventure

This trip includes:
9 Days
17 Meals
18 Sites

Experience the beauty of the people, cultures and landscapes of South Africa on this amazing Adventures by Disney Private Adventure vacation where you’ll experience many of the favorite activities on the group Land Adventure, such as the excitement of heading out on a safari, plus you’ll partake in activities exclusive to this Private Adventure — including a private tour of Robben Island, a festive braai with locals and more — all with the group of your choosing.

Trip Price Starting From
$10,699 USD

Trip Price Starting From
$10,699 USD

 Call us at (800) 543-0865^ or contact your Travel Agent to learn more.

South Africa – Private Adventure

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Table Mountain and the skyline of Cape Town, South AfricaTable Mountain and the skyline of Cape Town, South Africa

DAY 1

CAPE TOWN

Activities Highlights:

Arrive in Cape Town

Table Bay Hotel

No Meals Included

Arrive at Cape Town

Welkom! Upon exiting customs, be greeted by an Adventures by Disney representative who escorts you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and takes you to the Table Bay Hotel.

Table Bay Hotel

Unwind from your journey as your Private Adventure Guide checks you into this spacious, sophisticated, full-service hotel located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Ask your Private Adventure Guide for suggestions about exploring Cape Town on your own.

Afternoon Exploration and Dinner in Cape Town

Explore Cape Town, the “Mother City” of South Africa, which rests beneath the majestic Table Mountain on the edge of sandy white beaches and shimmering azure waves. Roam the picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with pathways that wind past the city's enticing cafés, open-air markets and the celebrated Two Oceans Aquarium. Ask your Private Adventure Guide to recommend the ideal restaurant for dinner that would fit your family’s needs.

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An aerial cable car ascends, heading for the summit of the iconic Table Mountain in South Africa An aerial cable car ascends, heading for the summit of the iconic Table Mountain in South Africa

DAY 2

CAPE TOWN

Activities Highlights:

Robben Island Private Tour, District Six Tour, Welcome Dinner at GOLD Restaurant with Traditional Mali Puppets & Entertainment

Table Bay Hotel

Breakfast and Dinner Included

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast before embarking on your adventure-filled day.

Robben Island Private Tour

Ferry from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island where you will meet a private guide in a private vehicle for your tour of many of the areas of this historic prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners served their sentences during apartheid. The island, whose history spans over 500 years, has served many purposes during that time. During your visit, you will stop at the limestone quarry where prisoners were forced into manual labor, army and navy bunkers and the maximum security prison which includes Nelson Mandela’s cell.

Lunch On Your Own at The V&A Waterfront

Choose from over 80 dining & beverage options at this gorgeous and sustainable waterfront destination that caters to locals and international visitors alike.

The District Six Tour

Take a tour of District Six, which chronicles the injustice and racial intemperance dating from South Africa's apartheid period.

Welcome Dinner at GOLD Restaurant

Treat your taste buds to a culinary safari with flavorful African dishes from Cape Town to Timbuktu. This 14-course meal features traditional delicacies from a set menu.

Throughout the evening you’ll get in the groove with an interactive drumming class and be entertained by over 1,000 years of legend, history and artistry wrapped in the mystical wisdom of African proverbs. You’ll also celebrate Africa with Malian puppeteers whose puppets, masks and music tell African folk tales and dramatize the relationship human beings have with the spiritual world.

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An African penguin walks down a white sand beach, looking out at the oceanAn African penguin walks down a white sand beach, looking out at the ocean

DAY 3

CAPE TOWN

Activities Highlights:

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway & Nature Walk, Boulders Beach African Penguin Visit, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Funicular

Table Bay Hotel

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast before embarking on your adventure-filled day.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway & Nature Walk

Enjoy an exciting ride on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the summit of Table Mountain. Then, take a privately guided nature walk along a series of paved paths through the fynbos—one of the world’s most diverse floral kingdoms—and see spectacular views from your towering perch! Opens a dialog with important information about Table Mountain. See important details

Transfer to Cape Point

Board a private vehicle and embark on a scenic drive to Cape Point.

Lunch at Seaforth Restaurant

Savor fresh seafood as well as other delicious non-seafood options from a set menu at a restaurant featuring a spectacular seaside view.

African Penguins at Boulders Beach

Take a short walk to Boulders Beach—home to the charming African penguins. Located in a cove on the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, its white sand beach is surrounded by massive granite boulders. Take a moment to delight in the antics of these adorable birds as they wade and waddle around!

Cape of Good Hope

Enjoy short stop at Cape of Good Hope for a photo opportunity. Marvel at the extraordinary scenery—the same view that greeted the 15th-century Portuguese explorers Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama.

Cape Point Funicular

Ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular up the mountainous slope through fynbos to the lighthouse at the top. Hike over the natural terrain and delight in the panoramic views. Then, take an easy stroll back down along a paved nature trail.

Dinner On Your Own in Cape Town

Peruse the local Cape Town restaurants and settle in for a delicious dinner. You can also ask your Private Adventure Guide to recommend a local favorite that your group will love.

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Clusters of grapes on their vinesClusters of grapes on their vines

DAY 4

CAPE WINELANDS

Activities Highlights:

Waterford Wine Estate Vineyard Safari & Tasting, Eagle Encounters at Spier Farm, Spier Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Spier Hotel

Breakfast Included

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Cape Winelands region in your private vehicle.

Waterford Wine Estate Vineyard Safari & Tasting

Take to the beautiful rolling slopes of the Waterford Estate on a fun and informative wine drive safari where you’ll be expertly guided through all aspects of what makes this region so biodiverse and viticulturally unique. Following a cellar tour, you’ll enjoy a tasting of 2 of the estate wines. Then, return to the tasting room and end your safari with a wine and chocolate pairing (with juice tasting options for our Junior Adventurers).

Lunch On Your Own in Stellenbosch

Enjoy a flavorful lunch at one of the local restaurants in this delightful town. Be sure to ask your Private Adventure Guide for a tasty recommendation.

Eagle Encounters at Spier Farm

Make your way through the verdant Cape Town countryside to the award-winning Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa's oldest wineries — and your home for the next 2 nights — where you’ll enjoy its wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center. Interact up-close with eagles, hawks, owls and vultures at the center’s Eagle Encounters, plus be amazed by the falconry displays that showcase their distinctive natural talent.

Wine Experience & Chocolate-Tasting

Sample several varieties of the award-winning wines produced at Spier Wine Farm accompanied by some delicious chocolates while you learn about the farm and the region.

Dinner & Evening Exploration at Spier

Adventurers can stay and explore the amenites and restaurant options available at the hotel, or your Private Adventure Guide can assist you in arranging for a taxi to the nearby town of Stellenbosch, which is abundant with art galleries and boutiques — as well as an array of restaurants to discover the delicious dishes of the area. Ask your Private Adventure Guide to recommend a local favorite.

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Rows of grape vines at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa with a mountain in the backgroundRows of grape vines at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa with a mountain in the background

DAY 5

WINELANDS

Activities Highlights:

Privately Guided Spier Farm Bike Ride, Lunch & Wine Blending at Middelvlei Boerebraai Restaurant, Speier Heritage & History Tour

Spier Hotel

Breakfast and Lunch Included

Breakfast at Hotel

Fuel up on a tasty breakfast buffet at your leisure.

Privately Guided Spier Farm Bike Ride

Relax and enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the grounds and farms of this historic estate while your Private Adventure Guide tells you about the history of the farm and the area as you pedal along.

Middelvlei Boerebraai Lunch & Wine Blending

Join in the Boerebraai fun at Middelvlei, where a resident braai — a unique South African social event where friends and family gather to cook outdoors, share good stories and a special bottle of wine creating a new and memorable experience—expert will prepare a delicious meal. You will also get to become part of the Middelvlei wine-making team where you’ll create your own bottle of wine and personalized label, to take home with you. Special farm activities and juice tasting will be available for Junior Adventurers.

Optional Spier History & Heritage Walking Tour

Walk the grounds of this historic location guided by your Private Adventure Guide. Hear about this magical setting and what it means to the area today. Guests may also explore Spier on their own.

Dinner & Evening Exploration at Spier

Adventurers can stay and explore the amenites and restaurant options available at the hotel, or your Private Adventure Guide can assist you in arranging for a taxi to the nearby town of Stellenbosch, which is abundant with art galleries and boutiques — as well as an array of restaurants to discover the delicious dishes of the area. Ask your Private Adventure Guide to recommend a local favorite.

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The impressive arched entrance to the Kapama River Lodge at twilightThe impressive arched entrance to the Kapama River Lodge at twilight

DAY 6

KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

Activities Highlights:

Flight to Hoedspruit, Kapama River Lodge Orientation, Evening Game Drive, Bush Braai Dinner

Kapama River Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast at Hotel

Fuel up on a tasty breakfast buffet at your leisure before heading to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit.

Fly to Kapama

Leave from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) for Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) where you will be met by the Kapama staff who will take you to the Kapama River Lodge.

Kapama River Lodge Welcome Orientation & Lunch

Enjoy a delicious lunch while you learn all about the Kapama River Lodge, your home for the next 3 nights, as the staff welcome you for what will surely be a magical stay.

Evening Game Drive

Hop into a safari vehicle with your Private Ranger, who will be with you for the duration of your stay, and head out over natural terrain for an exclusive bush safari in “Big Five” country—home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Watch the transition from day to night as your tracker scans the horizon with a spotlight for the luminous glint of nocturnal eyes! Opens a dialog with important information about the game drive. See important details

Bush Braai Buffet Dinner

After your evening game drive, be whisked away to a sumptuous outdoor BBQ, known in Afrikaans as a braai. Savor exotic and familiar dishes served with fresh African vegetables and grilled meats cooked to order.

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2 giraffes stand in the savanna2 giraffes stand in the savanna

DAY 7

KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

Activities Highlights:

Morning Game Drive, Cooking in the Bush, Evening Game Drive, Private Pizza Party, Disney Movie Night

Kapama River Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Morning Game Drive

Rise and shine for an early morning snack of tea, coffee and traditional South African biscuits called rusks. Then, embark on an exclusive safari at first light—when the big cats are returning from a night of hunting! You just might see a regal adult lion passing by or an elephant herd foraging in the wild. Opens a dialog with important information about the game drive. See important details

Breakfast at the Lodge

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the lodge as you share stories from your morning game drive adventure!

Bush Braai Cooking Experience

Learn how to make a traditional vetkoek (savory pastry) with assorted fillings during this private cooking experience at the bush braai site.

Lunch at Kapama River Lodge

Enjoy a delicious meal at the lodge.

Exploration at Kapama River Lodge

Spend your afternoon leisurely exploring the array of amenities available to your and your group throughout the lodge.

Evening Game Drive

Take to the trails as your Private Ranger and Tracker lead you on another exciting evening game drive where you’ll be vigilant to catch a glimpse of some of the denizens of the African bush as they go about their nighttime rituals. Opens a dialog with important information about the game drive. See important details

Boma Pizza Party with Chef

Join a lodge chef who will guide you as you make your very own pizzas, stick bread and boerwurst using the wood fired oven near the riverbed.

Disney Movie Night in the "Snake Pit"

Head into the Snake Pit Lounge, grab some popcorn and beverages and settle in to enjoy a screening of Disney’s “The Lion King.”

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A herd of elephants walks across a grassy plain with mountains in the backgroundA herd of elephants walks across a grassy plain with mountains in the background

DAY 8

KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

Activities Highlights:

Elephant Encounter at Jabulani, Bush Craft Survival, Evening Game Drive, Farewell Dinner

Kapama River Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Morning Snacks & Beverages

Rise and shine for an early morning snack of tea, coffee and traditional South African biscuits before heading to Jabulani — located in the Kapama Reserve — for the Elephant Encounter at Jabulani.

Elephant Encounter at Jabulani

Peacefully observe the elephants of Jabulani in their natural habitat as the keepers share insightful stories and unique identification and distinctive character traits of the extraordinary anatomies of these spectacular animals.

Breakfast at the Lodge

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the lodge as you share stories from your morning game drive adventure!

Morning Exploration at Kapama River Lodge

Follow your morning game drive with some “you” time. Relax by the pool or play games in the lodge. You may also enjoy a visit to the lodge spa where you can soothe your mind, body and soul. Opens a dialog with important information about spa treatments.See important details

Lunch at Kapama River Lodge

Enjoy a delicious meal at the lodge.

Bush Craft Survival

Get a crash course on basic bush survival skills, including viewing medicinal plant uses and other handy tips.

Evening Game Drive

Set your sights on spotting more of the amazing African animals in their natural surroundings as your group joins your Private Ranger and Tracker for a foray into the wilds on a final evening game drive. Be sure to keep your eyes open and you just may see other eyes watching you! Opens a dialog with important information about the game drive. See important details

Farewell Dinner

Gather with your Private Ranger and members of your group for a magnificent meal and to swap stories about the amazing South African Adventure you just shared.

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A lion rests on the savanna grass near a group of people seated in an open top vehicle with a ‘Kapama Private Game Reserve’ logo on the door A lion rests on the savanna grass near a group of people seated in an open top vehicle with a ‘Kapama Private Game Reserve’ logo on the door

DAY 9

KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

Activities Highlights:

Morning Game Drive, Flight to Johannesburg, Connecting Flights Home

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Breakfast Included

Morning Game Drive

Get an early morning start to participate in another exclusive safari. Your ranger and tracker help you spot the Big Five game—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalo—as well as giraffes, baboons and birds. Opens a dialog with important information about the game drive. See important details

Breakfast at the Lodge

Return to the lodge for one last hearty breakfast buffet before heading out to catch your flight to begin your trip home.

Fly to Johannesburg

Take a late morning or early afternoon flight from Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport near the Kapama Game Reserve to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg for your return flight home. To assure a comfortable connection in Johannesburg, your evening flight should not be scheduled any time prior to 6:00 PM. Say sala kahle to south Africa—until you return again!

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Please note: Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive.

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Please note: There is an additional fee for spa services.

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