The Enchanting Rhythm of Africa: South Africa | Nov 09 – Nov 17, 2026
THE ENCHANTING RHYTHM OF AFRICA: SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG (1 NIGHT) - PILANESBERG (1 NIGHT) - SUN CITY (1 NIGHT) - CAPE TOWN (4 NIGHTS)
Lesedi Cultural Village • Safari in the Footsteps of the Big Five • Cape Point • Penguins
Fur Seals • Table Mountain • Tree Canopy Walkway • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
•3 Lunches • 3 Dinners
ISTANBUL > Sunday, November 8, 2026
Meeting at 23:00 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the Istanbul Airport international departures terminal.
ISTANBUL JOHANNESBURG > Monday, November 9, 2026 (A)
After our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Johannesburg at 02:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 42. Upon arrival in Johannesburg at 10:35 local time, we begin our panoramic city tour of Johannesburg. The areas we will visit during the tour include the City Centre, Houghton-Mandela House, Rosebank, and Sandton. Our dinner is at Pappas Restaurant in Sandton. After completing our program, we proceed to our hotel. We check in and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Johannesburg.
JOHANNESBURG → PILANESBERG > Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (K, O, A)
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we head towards Pilanesberg. On the way, we visit Lesedi Cultural Village for a lunch-included tour. Lesedi is a cultural village where you can closely observe the lifestyles, dances, traditions, and customs of the black tribes living in South Africa. At the beginning of the tour, the history of black cultures is presented through a video presentation. Then, divided into small groups, we enter areas showcasing the domestic lives of the Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho, and Pedi tribes and watch traditional African dances. We have our lunch at Lesedi Cultural Village, enjoying traditional African cuisine. Upon arrival at Pilanesberg National Park, we have dinner at the lodge. Afterward, we complete our check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Pilanesberg.
PILANESBERG SUN CITY > Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (K)
Before the breakfast to be served in the morning, during our safari tour in Pilanesberg National Park with safari vehicles, we will have the opportunity to spend unforgettable and unique hours immersed in nature. In Pilansberg National Park, a natural volcanic landscape surrounded by mountains, we will witness the daily lives of various wild animals. Throughout the tour, we will have the chance to see Africa's Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and hippos — as well as 350 bird species, 65 reptile species, and hundreds of other animal varieties. After the safari, we enjoy breakfast at our lodge. Following breakfast, we continue our journey toward Sun City and arrive there. Upon arrival, we carry out our panoramic city tour. Sun City is located on the shores of a tranquil lake in the grasslands of South Africa’s North West province, surrounded by the majestic mountains of Pilanesberg. With its combination of many unique features, Sun City stands out among holiday resorts. Each year, its magnificent four- and five-star hotels equipped with sporting and entertainment activities, along with the magical Lost City, attract thousands of tourists. After our tour, we return to our hotel. We complete check-in procedures and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Sun City.
SUN CITY LANSERIA CAPE TOWN > Thursday, November 12, 2026 (K)
After enjoying breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we transfer to Lanseria International Airport for our flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Upon arrival at the airport, we board our flight to Cape Town. Once we arrive in Cape Town, we get into our private vehicle and begin our panoramic city tour. Notable sights include the Parliament Building, the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, Company Gardens, Long Street, Castle of Good Hope, the Rhodes Memorial statue, and Adderly Street. After completing our tour, we proceed to our hotel, check in, and settle into our rooms. Overnight stay at our hotel in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN > Friday, November 13, 2026 (K,Ö,A)
After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will take a lunch-included tour to Cape Point. Passing through Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, and Llandudno areas, we will arrive at the fishing town of Hout Bay. By boat, we will see the Cape fur seals on Duiker Island. Later, passing via Chapmans Peak or Constantia Nek, we will view the African penguins at Boulders Beach near Simons Town. After lunch at a seaside restaurant, we will visit Cape Point and the Cape Agulhas, discovered by Bartholomew Diaz, where we will ride the funicular to see the world's highest lighthouse. Then, passing through various coastal towns, we return to Cape Town. We have dinner at City Grill Restaurant. Overnight stay at our hotel in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN > Saturday, November 14, 2026 (K,Ö)
After breakfast, a day trip to Table Mountain & Stellenbosch Farm with lunch will be conducted. First, we explore the summit of Table Mountain via cable car. Then, after our 45-minute journey, we arrive at this farm for a tasting session. Next, we proceed to Stellenbosch town, founded in 1679, and enjoy a panoramic city tour of this town famous for its wines, oak trees, and university. After lunch at a restaurant in a different farm, we return to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN > Sunday, November 15, 2026 (K,A)
After breakfast, our first visit is to the Ostrich Farm. After learning about ostriches here, we visit the Alpaca Farm. Alpacas have relatively long bodies and are social animals. After finishing our tour of the Alpaca Farm, we visit the Giraffe Farm. Following these tours, we visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which also hosts the Tree Canopy Walkway. Kirstenbosch is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens in South Africa, covering five of the country's six different biomes. On the final evening of our tour, we enjoy a pleasant gala dinner at Pigalle Restaurant with live music (dress code applies). Overnight at our hotel in Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN ISTANBUL > November 16, 2026 (K)
Free time until the transfer time after breakfast. Later, we will meet at the time indicated by our guide and transfer to the airport for our flight to Istanbul with TK 45 at 17:15 local time.
Istanbul > November 17, 2026 (K)
After our arrival at Istanbul Airport at 05:35 local time, we are departing with the hope of meeting again on our next tour.
Abbreviations explanations >>> (K): Breakfast |(Ö): Lunch | (A): Dinner
Visa Information
Our citizens holding Diplomatic, Special Service, and Official Passports are exempt from visas for up to 30 days. Citizens holding Ordinary Passports can obtain their visas, valid for up to 30 days, free of charge via stamping at border crossings.
About the CountryAbout the Country
Official languages: English, Zulu, Xhosa, and Afrikaans Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Climate: Temperate, semi-arid, oceanic Plug type: C/F type (compatible with Turkey)
South Africa is a country located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, known for its natural diversity, rich culture, and impressive historical background. It is one of the few countries in the world with a three-capital system (Pretoria - executive, Cape Town - legislative, Bloemfontein - judicial). The country attracts tourists year-round with safari routes like the famous Kruger National Park offering wildlife experiences, magnificent coastlines, historic towns, and cosmopolitan cities.
Despite bearing traces of its apartheid-era social structure, South Africa today is a mosaic where different ethnic groups live together and is known as the "Rainbow Nation." From Cape Town under the shadow of Table Mountain to Johannesburg, the cultural capital; from Stellenbosch, famous for its vineyards, to Zulu villages, it offers a spiritual and visual journey in many aspects.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Our tour program operates subject to a minimum participation requirement. If sufficient participation for the package tour cannot be achieved, the tour may be cancelled 30 days prior to departure. Participants will be notified if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation.
In cases where the tour program provides only category information without specifying names and/or offers options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be communicated by our agency 48 hours before the tour departure.
This price list and program remain valid until a new price list is issued and completely supersede any previous version.
All prices in our package programs are limited to quotas for a minimum of 10 people; group sizes exceeding this number may incur price increases. Please inquire about pricing.
In cases where ordinary passports have been issued more than 10 years ago, or other passport types more than 5 years ago, parties acknowledge that Sora, not acting as the operator but merely as an agent, bears no liability for service failures related to such passports. All passengers departing abroad through customs must be present at the port of departure 3 hours before the scheduled tour departure time on the day of travel. Especially, guests arriving from other cities via domestic flights to ports or airports must adjust their flight schedules to ensure arrival by the required time at the port. Consequently, any delay and/or inability to participate in the tour due to such delays is the sole responsibility of the passenger, and Sora has no obligation to pay any compensation to the passenger. Passengers are advised to personally complete check-in procedures and seat selection on the airline's website 24 hours before the tour departure.
Sora acts as an intermediary between the airline and its passengers and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. Flight times may change prior to departure. All flight times must be confirmed by the passenger 48 hours before the tour departure. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed allocated for the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable or convertible (often referred to as coach beds), participants booking triple rooms (third person and/or children) are deemed to have accepted potential crowding and the specific bed type in the room. Child discounts apply only to one child per room accompanying two adults and matching the age group. Due to the limited number of TWIN (two separate beds) rooms available in hotels, please verify your TWIN room request before reservation.
If children under 18 (minors) participate in the tour without at least one parent, it is mandatory to carry the necessary consent letters throughout the entire duration of the trip.
Panoramic city tours are 2-3 hour sightseeing tours organized to introduce cities and do not include entry fees to museums or archaeological sites. These tours may be rescheduled to different days, provided their content remains unchanged. Extra tours are conducted based on a number of participants determined by the tour leader. If the number falls below this threshold, extra tours may proceed with a price increase, and their dates may be adjusted by the tour leader according to the program flow. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions. No visits or tours will be conducted if local authorities prohibit access for any reason. Sora cannot be held responsible for the non-conduct of such tours.
Passengers must carry any health issues, pregnancy status, medications they continuously use, and relevant medical reports regarding these medications with them during the tour.
Tour details, airport representative information, tour leader contact, and hotel notifications will be provided 48 hours before the tour departure.
A passport is an official document. Passport police have the authority to deny entry to the country if the passport is damaged, stained, torn, or otherwise compromised for any reason. In such cases, responsibility lies solely with the passenger.
A visa application applies to Turkish citizens for this tour program. Even with a valid visa, passport police retain the right to deny entry to the country. In such instances, all financial and legal responsibilities lie with the passenger. Please verify your passport information and details.
When departing from Turkish border crossings, regardless of citizenship (Turkish or foreign), all passport types require a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of travel, even if a valid visa is held. Our agency does not approve bookings for passports with less than 6 months of validity. Sora bears no obligation to compensate passengers who are unable to join the tour due to having a passport with less than 6 months of validity.
Guests who do not participate in the included tours specified in the program are not eligible for any refund.
What's Included
Turkish Airlines scheduled flights with round-trip economy class airfare and airport taxes on the Istanbul- Johannesburg /Cape Town- Istanbul route,
Johannesburg – Cape Town flight ticket,
Morning breakfasts at hotels,
Airport – hotel – airport transfers,
Inter-city transportation as specified in the program,
Accommodations in 4-star hotels;
4 nights accommodation with room and breakfast in Cape Town
1 night half-board accommodation at Pilanesberg National Park,
1 night accommodation with room and breakfast in Sun City,
1 night accommodation with room and breakfast in Johannesburg,
Johannesburg city tour and hotel transfer
Johannesburg – Sun City transfer and Lesedi village tour including lunch,
Morning safari at Pilanesberg National Park,
Cape Town panoramic city tour,
Full-day Cape Point tour including lunch and all entrance fees,
Full-day Stellenbosch tour including lunch, wine tasting, and Table Mountain cable car ticket,
Full-day visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Ostrich farm, Alpaca farm (including feeding), and Giraffe farm,
Final evening gala dinner at Pigalle Restaurant,
3 dinners at local restaurants,
Turkish-speaking local guide service,
Professional liability insurance (as required by Law No. 1618),
Not Included
Foreign departure tax www.dijital.gib.gov.tr/hizliOdemeler/yurt DisinaCikisHarciOdeme
Meals and beverages in meals not specified as included
Tours specified as extra
Personal expenses
All services not clearly stated as included in the tour program