What kind of accommodation will I stay in?

Our range of quality hotels provides everything you need and nothing you don’t. The majority of our hotels are of a 3- or 4-star standard, and every night's accommodation on your tour is pre-booked and included in the cost. You can find details of the specific hotels for your trip on the tour itinerary page.

Can I choose the destinations?

Once on your chosen tour, it will follow a set route selected by our team of travel experts to serve up the very best of each destination in the time you have. But with over 70 different itineraries to choose from covering 6 continents and 50+ countries, the world really is your oyster. Explore our full range of tours , and use the destination filters to see all tours visiting specific countries you might have in mind.

Who will I be travelling with?

A group of fellow travellers from all over the world who made the same excellent decision you did to book a Costsaver tour. As well as your tour companions you will also have your dedicated Driver and Travel Director with you 24/7.

What does the Costsaver crew do?

“What don’t they do?” might be an easier question to answer. Our Travel Directors eat, sleep and breath their destinations so you’ll enjoy a host of insider tips and local secrets. Friendly and passionate, they’ll make sure you’re clued up and comfortable from start to finish. They handle the logistics for you on the road, like hotel check-ins, entry tickets to attractions and all bookings and payments for any Choice Experiences you want to do. But that’s not all. Looking for tips on how to spend your free time? Your Travel Director will be there with recommendations and directions. Want to know the story behind that landmark? Chances are your Travel Director will know. Wondering where an ATM is? You guessed it, ask your Travel Director. You’ll also be joined by a dedicated Driver from the start to the end of your tour. Your Driver will get you around in comfort and style on your private, air-conditioned coach. With years of experience behind the wheel, our experienced drivers get you from A to B with no SOS in sight. So you can put the map down, put your feet up, and enjoy the ride.

How do I book and pay for the Choice Experiences?

Your Travel Director will handle all of the bookings and payments for any of the Choice Experiences you wish to do while you are on the road. This means you’re not locked into anything before your trip, giving you the ultimate flexibility to decide what you feel like doing (and what you want to pay for!) based on what you’re in the mood for then and there.

Why aren’t the add-ons included in the cost of the trip up front?

Costsaver tours have been designed this way to give you a tour with the ultimate flexibility on how you spend both your time and money on your trip. By including only the essentials in the cost, we let you decide what you want to do and where you want your travel experiences budget to go. It’s all the ease of a tour with all the flexibility of DIY travel.

Do I get any free time?

We know that some tours treat “free time” like a dirty word, but at Costsaver we LOVE free time, in fact it’s kind of our whole thing. Our tours are specifically designed to provide maximum free time for you to spend how you choose. With the travel essentials taken care of, what you do in destination is up to you. You can opt into any of the incredible Choice Experiences available in most of the destinations on your tour, but you can also opt-out and do your own thing, whether that’s checking out something else you have on your bucket list, exploring on your own, or simply chilling out in bed with a movie. That’s the beauty of the Costsaver unpackaged tour design.

Can I book as a solo single traveller?

Absolutely you can! In fact, we encourage it. A Costsavere tour is a great way to explore the world as a solo traveller. You’ll enjoy all the ease, security and cost savings of a tour but still enjoy the flexibility and freedom of DIY travel. Plus it’s a great way to meet fellow travellers from all over the world. You will be matched up with a same-sex traveller to room share with, or you can opt to have your own room. Solo room pricing can be viewed from the tour page by selecting your departure date and clicking ‘Continue’ to see the price and availability of solo rooms in the next step.

Can I travel with my partner, friends or family?

Absolutely you can! Lots of our guests travel as couples, with family or with friends. You can checkout with a single booking and you will be roomed with people from your group. Costsaver is the perfect choice when travelling together. Our unique Unpackaged Tour design means that everyone in your group can travel together but still choose the experiences that they want to do. Got a group of 9 or more? We also offer special group departures and custom group itineraries. Check out our special groups deals .

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Icons of Southern Africa

7-Day Southern Africa Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Culture

Stellenbosch Winelands

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Food & Wine

Craft Gin Experience

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Culture

Cape Town’s Anti-Apartheid Struggle

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Culture

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Franschhoek Wine Tram

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Nature

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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

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Wildlife

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Gansbaai Ocean Safari

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Nature

Table Mountain e-Biking

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Nature

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Table Mountain Guided Hike

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Entertainment

Gold Restaurant with Djembe Drumming

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Food & Wine

Home Hosted Dinner

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Adventure

Quad Bike Safari

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History

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Cradle of Humankind

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History

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SOWETO Tour

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Culture

Optional Add-On

Stellenbosch Winelands

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Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Craft Gin Experience

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Cape Town’s Anti-Apartheid Struggle

CHOOSE

Culture

Optional Add-On

Franschhoek Wine Tram

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

CHOOSE

Wildlife

Optional Add-On

Gansbaai Ocean Safari

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

Table Mountain e-Biking

CHOOSE

Nature

Optional Add-On

Table Mountain Guided Hike

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Optional Add-On

Gold Restaurant with Djembe Drumming

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Optional Add-On

Home Hosted Dinner

CHOOSE

Adventure

Optional Add-On

Quad Bike Safari

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

Cradle of Humankind

CHOOSE

History

Optional Add-On

SOWETO Tour

CHOOSE

Culture

Stellenbosch Winelands

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Craft Gin Experience

CHOOSE

Culture

Cape Town’s Anti-Apartheid Struggle

CHOOSE

Culture

Franschhoek Wine Tram

CHOOSE

Nature

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

CHOOSE

Wildlife

Gansbaai Ocean Safari

CHOOSE

Nature

Table Mountain e-Biking

CHOOSE

Nature

Table Mountain Guided Hike

CHOOSE

Entertainment

Gold Restaurant with Djembe Drumming

CHOOSE

Food & Wine

Home Hosted Dinner

CHOOSE

Adventure

Quad Bike Safari

CHOOSE

History

Cradle of Humankind

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History

SOWETO Tour

3.0

1 Reviews

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Travel

7 Days, 1 Country, 3 Cities

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Accommodation

6 Nights

Tailor Your Trip

13 Choice Experiences

From Mountain Tops to Safari Stops

Discover the vibrant mix of Cape Town’s culture, the stunning heights of Table Mountain and the unforgettable thrill of a South African safari. Get close to nature as you travel to see the Big 5, and experience local traditions and flavours. This is Southern Africa at its finest.

South African flag waving on boat at Cape Town waterfront with Table Mountain

ESSENTIALS

BY US

INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR

We know that when you travel, different people enjoy different things. That’s why we take care of all your travel essentials, while you tailor the rest.

Quality Accommodation

Comfortable Transport

Expert Travel Director

Professional Driver

Sustainable Travel

All the Big Sights

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Tailored

By You

Experiences to Tailor Your Tour

Incredible on-trip experiences you can choose to opt into based on your interests and budget. Expertly designed by our team, they get you to the heart of a destination, supercharging your tour beyond the main must-sees.

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Trip Map

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Day By Day Itinerary

7-day itinerary from Cape Town to Johannesburg visiting 1 Country and 3 Cities.

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7-Day Southern Africa Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Included Sightseeing

Cape Town

City orientation tour includes Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. Visit Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway (weather permitting)

Johannesburg

Orientation tour of South Africa's largest city

Mabula Game Reserve

Three included safari vehicle game drives, in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo that make up the magnificent Big 5.

What You Can Expect On Your Trip

An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide

Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.

Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Luxury air-conditioned coach

Extensive variety of Choice Experiences

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER^®

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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1 of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

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3/5

Travelled on 06/26/2026 12:55:02

Overall yes, this specific tour, probably not. Lower your expectations if you have been on previous

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