*VISA-FREE* - MAGNIFICENT SOUTH AFRICA - 2026
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – DOHA
Meeting with our valued guests at 17:30 at the Qatar Airways counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After passport, baggage – check-in procedures, we depart for Doha at 20:10 on Qatar Airways flight QR 246. Overnight on board.
Meeting with our valued guests at 17:30 at the Qatar Airways counter in the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After passport, baggage – check-in procedures, we depart for Doha at 20:10 on Qatar Airways flight QR 246. Overnight on board.
DAY 02 DOHA – JOHANNESBURG
Arrival in Doha at 00:10 local time. Following our arrival, after passport and check-in procedures for the transfer, we depart for Johannesburg at 01:10 on Qatar Airways flight QR 1363. Arrival in Johannesburg at 08:40 local time. After meeting our guide at the airport, we begin our panoramic city tour of Johannesburg in our private vehicle waiting for us. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit the City Center, Houghton-Mandela House, Rosebank, and Sandton areas. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. After hotel check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms and have free time. Overnight at our hotel in Johannesburg.
Arrival in Doha at 00:10 local time. Following our arrival, after passport and check-in procedures for the transfer, we depart for Johannesburg at 01:10 on Qatar Airways flight QR 1363. Arrival in Johannesburg at 08:40 local time. After meeting our guide at the airport, we begin our panoramic city tour of Johannesburg in our private vehicle waiting for us. During our panoramic city tour, we will visit the City Center, Houghton-Mandela House, Rosebank, and Sandton areas. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. After hotel check-in procedures, we settle into our rooms and have free time. Overnight at our hotel in Johannesburg.
DAY 03 JOHANNESBURG – SUN CITY
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards the Sun City area. Guests who wish may join an optional Lion Park tour (90 USD) along the way. During our Lion Park Tour, we will have the opportunity to see rare white lions playing in their natural habitat. Afterwards, guests who wish may join an optional lunch-included Lesedi Cultural Village tour (100 USD). Lesedi is a cultural village where you can closely observe the lifestyle, dances, traditions, and customs of the black tribes living in South Africa. At the beginning of the tour, the history of black cultures is explained via video presentation, followed by dividing into small groups to enter areas showcasing the home lives of Zulu-Xhosa-Basotho and Pedi tribes. Afterwards, traditional African dances are watched. We have our lunch at Lesedi Cultural Village with traditional African cuisine, included in the optional tour. After visiting Lesedi Village, we continue our journey and arrive in Sun City, where we conduct our panoramic city tour. Sun City is located in the grasslands of the North West province of South Africa, by a tranquil lake, and surrounded by the majestic mountains of Pilanesberg. With a combination of many features, Sun City is unique among holiday resorts. Every year, it attracts thousands of tourists with its magnificent sports and entertainment activities, four and five-star hotels, and the magical Lost City. Upon arrival, after our panoramic city tour, we settle into our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Sun City.
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards the Sun City area. Guests who wish may join an optional Lion Park tour (90 USD) along the way. During our Lion Park Tour, we will have the opportunity to see rare white lions playing in their natural habitat. Afterwards, guests who wish may join an optional lunch-included Lesedi Cultural Village tour (100 USD). Lesedi is a cultural village where you can closely observe the lifestyle, dances, traditions, and customs of the black tribes living in South Africa. At the beginning of the tour, the history of black cultures is explained via video presentation, followed by dividing into small groups to enter areas showcasing the home lives of Zulu-Xhosa-Basotho and Pedi tribes. Afterwards, traditional African dances are watched. We have our lunch at Lesedi Cultural Village with traditional African cuisine, included in the optional tour. After visiting Lesedi Village, we continue our journey and arrive in Sun City, where we conduct our panoramic city tour. Sun City is located in the grasslands of the North West province of South Africa, by a tranquil lake, and surrounded by the majestic mountains of Pilanesberg. With a combination of many features, Sun City is unique among holiday resorts. Every year, it attracts thousands of tourists with its magnificent sports and entertainment activities, four and five-star hotels, and the magical Lost City. Upon arrival, after our panoramic city tour, we settle into our hotel. Overnight at our hotel in Sun City.
DAY 04 SUN CITY
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish may optionally join the Pilanesberg Safari Tour (185 USD) organized for them. In Pilanesberg National Park, during our safari ride in safari vehicles, we will have the opportunity to spend unforgettable hours immersed in nature. In Pilanesberg National Park, a natural environment formed by volcanoes between the mountains, we will witness the daily lives of various wild animals. Throughout our tour, we will have the chance to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and hippo, as well as 350 bird species, 65 reptiles, and hundreds of different animal varieties. After the safari, we transfer back to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish may optionally join the Pilanesberg Safari Tour (185 USD) organized for them. In Pilanesberg National Park, during our safari ride in safari vehicles, we will have the opportunity to spend unforgettable hours immersed in nature. In Pilanesberg National Park, a natural environment formed by volcanoes between the mountains, we will witness the daily lives of various wild animals. Throughout our tour, we will have the chance to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and hippo, as well as 350 bird species, 65 reptiles, and hundreds of different animal varieties. After the safari, we transfer back to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel.
Guests who wish may also join an extra sunset safari in addition to the sunrise safari (185 USD).
DAY 05 SUN CITY – JOHANNESBURG – CAPE TOWN
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the airport to take our flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Along the way, an optional Elephant and Monkey Park tour will be organized for guests who wish (155 USD). In the Elephant Park, you will interact with elephants and touch uniquely created body parts. Throughout the tour, you will meet rangers who share a special, trust-based relationship with the elephants, allowing you to understand and become part of this bond. Additionally, you will learn fascinating facts about how elephants are uniquely created and shaped in terms of anatomy. In the Monkey Park, you will have an interactive experience with monkeys and lemurs living freely in a natural and exotic forest, having the opportunity to hug and touch them. After the tour, we arrive at the airport and fly to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, we board our private vehicle waiting for us and begin our panoramic city tour. Places to see include the Parliament Building, Company Gardens, Long Street, Castle of Good Hope, Reibeck Statue, and Adderly Street. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the airport to take our flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Along the way, an optional Elephant and Monkey Park tour will be organized for guests who wish (155 USD). In the Elephant Park, you will interact with elephants and touch uniquely created body parts. Throughout the tour, you will meet rangers who share a special, trust-based relationship with the elephants, allowing you to understand and become part of this bond. Additionally, you will learn fascinating facts about how elephants are uniquely created and shaped in terms of anatomy. In the Monkey Park, you will have an interactive experience with monkeys and lemurs living freely in a natural and exotic forest, having the opportunity to hug and touch them. After the tour, we arrive at the airport and fly to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, we board our private vehicle waiting for us and begin our panoramic city tour. Places to see include the Parliament Building, Company Gardens, Long Street, Castle of Good Hope, Reibeck Statue, and Adderly Street. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 06 CAPE TOWN
After breakfast at our hotel, we have a full day of free time. Opportunities for shopping, relaxation, and sightseeing. Guests who wish may optionally join our Cape Point tour (lunch included) (190 USD). We will pass through Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, and Llandudno areas and arrive at the fishing town of Hout Bay. By boat, we will view the Cape Fur Seals on Duiker Island. Afterwards, passing through Chapmans Peak or Constantia Nek, we will see the African Penguins at Boulders Beach near Simons Town. After lunch at Black Marlin Seafood Restaurant with a penguin view, we will see the lighthouse at Cape Point, the world's highest lighthouse, using the funicular at Cape Point, which is the southwesternmost corner of Africa discovered by Bartholomew Diaz. Afterwards, we return to Cape Town passing through different coastal towns. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast at our hotel, we have a full day of free time. Opportunities for shopping, relaxation, and sightseeing. Guests who wish may optionally join our Cape Point tour (lunch included) (190 USD). We will pass through Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, and Llandudno areas and arrive at the fishing town of Hout Bay. By boat, we will view the Cape Fur Seals on Duiker Island. Afterwards, passing through Chapmans Peak or Constantia Nek, we will see the African Penguins at Boulders Beach near Simons Town. After lunch at Black Marlin Seafood Restaurant with a penguin view, we will see the lighthouse at Cape Point, the world's highest lighthouse, using the funicular at Cape Point, which is the southwesternmost corner of Africa discovered by Bartholomew Diaz. Afterwards, we return to Cape Town passing through different coastal towns. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 07 CAPE TOWN
After breakfast, we have free time. An optional Table Mountain & Stellenbosch Wine Farms tour (lunch included) (185 USD) will be organized for interested passengers. First, we embark on a tour where we will taste the region's famous wines. After our 45-minute journey, we arrive at KWV Wine Emporium; first, we tour the cellars and then enjoy a tasting. Afterwards, we move to the town of Stellenbosch, founded in 1679, and take a panoramic city tour of this town known for its wines, oak trees, and university. After lunch at the restaurant of Tokara Wine Farm, you can ascend to the top of Table Mountain at 1087 meters high and let yourself be enchanted by this unparalleled view. Afterwards, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After breakfast, we have free time. An optional Table Mountain & Stellenbosch Wine Farms tour (lunch included) (185 USD) will be organized for interested passengers. First, we embark on a tour where we will taste the region's famous wines. After our 45-minute journey, we arrive at KWV Wine Emporium; first, we tour the cellars and then enjoy a tasting. Afterwards, we move to the town of Stellenbosch, founded in 1679, and take a panoramic city tour of this town known for its wines, oak trees, and university. After lunch at the restaurant of Tokara Wine Farm, you can ascend to the top of Table Mountain at 1087 meters high and let yourself be enchanted by this unparalleled view. Afterwards, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Optional: Gold Restaurant Dinner (with Traditional African Dance Shows) 85 USD
DAY 08 CAPE TOWN – DOHA
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out. Free time until the transfer time. Guests who wish may optionally join the Symbols of South Africa tour (130 USD) organized for them. Our first stop on the tour is Ostrich Ranch Cape Town Ostrich Farm, where we will visit ostriches and have the opportunity to see all aspects of ostrich farming and ranching, including leather product production. Afterwards, we will proceed to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. This large garden covers 36 hectares of cultivated land and 528 hectares of natural area, serving as a meeting point for South African flora. In this garden, only native South African plants are displayed; Fynbos, Proteas, cycads, rolling grasses, streams, and ponds are intertwined with well-maintained paths for easy walking. Among the various bird species in the garden, after enjoying the magnificent view, we will go to the Treetop Canopy walkway, which offers visitors the opportunity to experience the forest from above ground level. A galvanized steel structure awaits us for an adventure crowned over the forest among the trees and branches. After the tour, we transfer to Cape Town airport in our private vehicle waiting for us. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Doha at 18:55 on Qatar Airways flight QR 1372. Overnight on board.
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out. Free time until the transfer time. Guests who wish may optionally join the Symbols of South Africa tour (130 USD) organized for them. Our first stop on the tour is Ostrich Ranch Cape Town Ostrich Farm, where we will visit ostriches and have the opportunity to see all aspects of ostrich farming and ranching, including leather product production. Afterwards, we will proceed to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. This large garden covers 36 hectares of cultivated land and 528 hectares of natural area, serving as a meeting point for South African flora. In this garden, only native South African plants are displayed; Fynbos, Proteas, cycads, rolling grasses, streams, and ponds are intertwined with well-maintained paths for easy walking. Among the various bird species in the garden, after enjoying the magnificent view, we will go to the Treetop Canopy walkway, which offers visitors the opportunity to experience the forest from above ground level. A galvanized steel structure awaits us for an adventure crowned over the forest among the trees and branches. After the tour, we transfer to Cape Town airport in our private vehicle waiting for us. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Doha at 18:55 on Qatar Airways flight QR 1372. Overnight on board.
DAY 09 DOHA – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Arrival in Doha at 05:25 local time. With the transfer made here, we depart for Istanbul at 07:45 on Qatar Airways flight QR 239. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 12:20 local time. End of our tour.
- Prices are calculated per person based on double occupancy.
- In case of cancellations made 90 days prior to the travel date, a penalty fee will be applied for the Johannesburg – Cape Town flight ticket. This fee ranges between 150 and 200 Euro.
- Operational changes may occur due to possible delays on domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Hotel check-in hours are between 14:00–16:00, and check-out hours are between 10:00–12:00.
- If multiple hotel alternatives are offered for the same destination and/or only the hotel category is specified, the hotels to be stayed in will be communicated to you 48 hours before the tour departure date.
- Due to high occupancy, changes may occur in hotels; however, the hotel category will not change.
- Some hotels may provide twin (TWIN) beds. During the hotel stay, any request for room type change is subject to the hotel's discretion.
- We kindly request that prices be verified before completing the purchase.
What's Included
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Economy class flights with Qatar Airways between Istanbul Airport – Doha - Johannesburg / Cape Town - Doha – Istanbul Airport.
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Domestic economy class flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town
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1 night accommodation in Johannesburg at hotels such as Hotel SKY Sandton Hotel, including room + breakfast
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2 nights accommodation in Sun City at hotels such as The Kingdom Resort Hotel, including room + breakfast.
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3 nights accommodation in Cape Town at hotels such as Hotel SKY Cape Town, including room + breakfast.
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All hotel-airport-hotel transfers via air-conditioned luxury buses (2020+ models, 32 seats)
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Panoramic city tours of Johannesburg, Sun City, and Cape Town
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Airport taxes.
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Hotel taxes.
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Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leader service
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Turkish-speaking assistant services throughout the tour
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Luggage handling fees at airports and hotels
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Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not Included
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All personal expenses and hotel extras.
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Departure tax (payable at relevant banks or the treasury counter at the airport).
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All optional extra tours specified in the program.
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Museum and historical site entrance fees.
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Lunch and dinner meals.
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City taxes.
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Domestic connecting flights.
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Travel insurance package (includes cancellation coverage).