AFRICA | Cape Town, Knysna, Kapama Game Reserve
South Africa
Experience the beauty of the people, cultures and landscapes of South Africa on this amazing Adventures by Disney vacation where you’ll thrill to the majesty of seeing wild animals in their natural environments, view Cape Town from atop the awe-inspiring Table Mountain and travel to the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of the continent.
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- What steps is Adventures by Disney taking regarding health and safety?
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We've been working to develop health and safety measures after considering guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and international health authorities. Learn more.
End of content - Do I need vaccines to travel to this country?
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Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for requirements on vaccinations for travel to this destination.
End of content - How do I book my Adventures by Disney vacation?
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To book your vacation, please call our Reservation Center at (800) 543-0865 and speak with a Vacationista or contact your Travel Agent.
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If you are outside the U.S., please call (866) 983-7872 and speak with a Vacationista or contact your Travel Agent. - When will I receive my Digital Adventure Handbook?
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You should receive your Digital Adventure Handbook approximately 60 days prior to your departure.
End of content - What airport do I fly into and out of?
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You will fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). International flights into Cape Town generally arrive midday if the flight is routed through a European gateway such as London or Frankfurt. Flights departing East Coast gateways such as Atlanta, Dulles or New York typically arrive in the evening hours in Cape Town. Some flights departing the USA may include a changeover in Johannesburg en route to Cape Town. Regardless of your flight's arrival time you will be met at the Cape Town airport and transferred to your hotel.
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On the final day of the adventure, an early afternoon flight will bring you from Hoedspruit to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg for your return flight home. To ensure a comfortable connection in Johannesburg, your evening flight should not be scheduled any time prior to 6:00 PM. - Are transfers included if I arrive or depart from different locations or at different times from the itinerary?
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No. Transfers are only included from the specified arrival/departure airports and hotels. For South Africa, transfers are included from the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to the Cape Town hotel on your arrival day. On your departure day, you will be flown to the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg with a mid-afternoon arrival time that comfortably allows connections to departing evening international flights.
End of content - Can I extend my vacation beyond the Adventures by Disney itinerary?
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Yes, you may stay in South Africa before our itinerary begins. Pre-night stays in the Cape Town hotel are available at special rates if booked through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. in conjunction with a land package and cannot be combined with any other offer. Post-night stays are not available. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 for further information.
End of content - How will our group travel between destinations?
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Travel from your hotels to sites in and near Cape Town, and within the Garden Route region, will be by motor coach. On Day 5, you will fly on a commercially scheduled flight from Cape Town to the Garden Route. On Day 7, you will fly on a private flight from the Garden Route to Hoedspruit. On day 10, you will fly on a commercially scheduled flight from Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport (HDS) near the Kapama Game Reserve to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) back to Johannesburg for your return flight home.
End of content - What is the climate like?
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Since South Africa is situated in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are the reverse of those in North America, with midwinter in June and July and midsummer in December and January. In general, the country enjoys a sunny climate all year round. Cape Town and the southernmost part of the Western Cape have a mild, changeable winter—the time most rainfall occurs—and a warm to hot summer. The winters in the interior regions of the country, including the Kapama Game Reserve, are mostly dry, cool and often chilly at night. Early morning and evening game drives can be quite chilly and adequate warm clothing is required. Many guests find that a wool stretch cap, a scarf and gloves, combined with cool weather layers of clothes, are sufficient to remain comfortable. The game drive vehicles are equipped with wool blankets for covering legs and torsos. Summers are hot and experience more frequent rain.
End of content - How strenuous are the activities?
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This is an active trip. However, all the activities are easy, and you can always choose to opt in or out as you wish. There are swimming pools at all 3 hotels; however, none are heated. There may be up to 2 hours of casual walking during a full day of activity in Cape Town and along the Garden Route. Game-viewing on Days 7-10 is enjoyed while riding in 4x4 vehicles. While nearly all of the trip's featured activities are gentle if enjoyed separately, the full range of activities requires a moderate amount of stamina in order to get the most of your vacation.
End of content - What ages are appropriate for this adventure?
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We recommend that children be at least 8 years old at the time of travel on our South Africa trip. This is based on several factors including flight time and jet lag, time zone differences in the destination, duration of the vacation, extended hours of daily activity programming, number of internal transports between experiences, potential for extreme temperatures in the summer months, and the amount of physical activity involved. Last but not least, the game viewing at Kapama for the final 3 days of the trip involves close encounters with large wild animals such as lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos and rhinoceroses. A level of maturity is required to understand that sitting still and staying quiet is essential for fully enjoying this unique experience. Therefore, children should be a minimum of 6 years old for the game drives. Because each child is different, please call a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss whether this is the right trip for your kids.
End of content - What types of meals are served on this Adventures by Disney Trip?
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Typically, breakfast is served each morning in family style and offers a variety of dishes. Dinners and lunches usually include fish, meat and pasta or rice entrées; vegetables and salad; and desserts and fruit. Some included meals on this trip are served family style while others offer a limited-choice menu. Given the nature of group travel, we regret that á la carte menu choices may not always be available. Child-friendly choices are available at all meals. Menu items are subject to change due to the availability and seasonality of foods. In order to allow you and your family time to enjoy meals by yourselves, there are a few meals that are not included in the itinerary. These meals have been planned in locations where you have many dining options available. If you have any questions or concerns about dining at any time during your vacation, your Adventure Guides will be happy to assist you.
End of content - Is alcohol included with meals?
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Alcoholic beverages are typically not included with your scheduled meals. However, you may purchase them at your own expense.
End of content - Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
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Adventures by Disney will make a reasonable effort to accommodate some special dietary needs at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate all special dietary needs requested. Please contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 in advance of your departure to advise us of your needs.
End of content - Is this itinerary appropriate for travelers with special needs?
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Please note that this vacation includes activities that present certain challenges to Guests with special needs. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and solely responsible for, providing assistance. Neither Adventures by Disney nor its suppliers may physically lift or assist Guests onto transportation vehicles. Contact a Vacationista at (800) 543-0865 to discuss your needs.
End of content - What if Adventures by Disney cancels the adventure prior to departure?
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We will make every reasonable effort to operate the vacations as advertised; however, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary. We further reserve the right to reduce the number of Adventure Guides to one, and to modify other services to accommodate a smaller group, if a minimum number of Guests is not reached. Similarly, we may marginally exceed the stated group maximum size if necessary to accommodate a family. Please also note that during certain holidays and peak periods, some activities may be disrupted or unavailable. None of these modifications or changes shall affect the land package price. We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to its commencement for any reason, such as if there are too few Guests, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of the Guests would, in our opinion, be compromised, such as may result from unforeseen circumstances (acts of God) or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If we cancel your trip prior to its commencement because there are too few Guests: (i) we will attempt to re-book you on another departure of the same itinerary, subject to availability, and we will bear any reasonable airline re-booking charges; however, if we are unable to rebook you, we will issue a full refund of your land package price and Plan (unless you have filed a claim); and (ii) if you booked airfare through us, we will issue a full refund of your airfare; and (iii) if you did not book airfare through us, we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket (subject to proof) airline cancellation charges or, in the case of bookings using frequent flier miles, a reasonable cancellation service fee, provided you have exercised best efforts to mitigate such charges/fees; and (iv) the aforesaid payments and/or rebooking by us shall constitute a full settlement.
End of content - Is travel insurance available?
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Yes, you can protect your vacation investment by adding the Adventures by Disney Vacation Protection Plan to your reservation.
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