South Africa on My Mind

This is the trip that started it all!

Overton Travel’s first group trip was to South Africa in 2012 and it has set the standard for all the group trips that have followed.

On this trip, you will travel to some of South Africa’s most famous sites. You will enjoy the beauty of cosmopolitan Cape Town as you explore all the city has to offer.

Next, the African bush calls you to see animals in their natural habitat.

You’ll end your trip in Johannesburg, home to Soweto and a central place in the anti-Apartheid movement.

Experience South Africa with us.

EXPLORE BEAUTIFUL CAPE TOWN

The beauty of Cape Town is beyond words. The mighty Table Mountain provides breath-taking aerial views of the city below. As you travel along the Cape Peninsula on your way to the southernmost point on the African continent, you may cross paths with ostriches, baboons, or an impala. Head down to the waterfront for some shopping with the ocean as your backdrop.

SPEND TWO NIGHTS AT A SAFARI LODGE

Going on a safari is one of the most revered and cherished travel experiences. On this trip you will not just go on safari, but you will spend two nights at a luxury safari lodge. Be prepared to be amazed by the awesomeness of nature as you search for the Big 5 – Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Leopards, and Rhinos.

VISIT THE TOWNSHIPS AND SPEND TIME WITH THE LOCAL PEOPLE

This tour looks at the current social and economic situation faced by the Black South Africans living in Township communities, it also looks at current development programs aimed at improving the lives of people living in these communities. We will visit a Township Gospel Church and experience their Praise and Worship service. Then we will take a walk through the Township to learn about life in the community. In the evening you will enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Langa Township.

VISIT ROBBEN ISLAND

Robben Island is a world heritage site, perhaps best known for the incarceration of anti-Apartheid leaders, including the late Nelson Mandela. The Robben Island visit includes a return ferry ride, a guided tour of the Island and the prison, including Nelson Mandela’s cell. The prison tour will be led by former political prisoners.

WINE TASTING IN THE CAPE WINELANDS

Travel through the spectacular mountain scenery and lush fertile valleys of the Cape. Taste a mixture of fascinating history and allow yourself to indulge in the pleasures of the renowned Cape Winelands

TOUR SOWETO IN JOHANNESBURG

Your Soweto tour takes you to famous sites including the Apartheid Museum, Mandela house and the Hector Pieterson Museum. You will drive throughout the city and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

STAY IN 5-STAR ACCOMMODATIONS

All of the accommodations have been selected with your comfort and safety in mind. Click the links to view the beautiful properties.

Cape Town: 
Southern Sun Waterfront

The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel in Cape Town is located in the heart of the city’s most tourist friendly precinct, and is a short walk from the V&A Waterfront. Stylish and inviting, our hotel provides comfortable and convenient accommodation for business and leisure travelers alike.

Pilanesberg National Park (Safari):
Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Ivory Tree Game Lodge lies in the heart of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The reserve is set within the crater of an ancient volcano – one of the largest of a very rare formation. This ancient configuration comes hand-in-hand with various indicators of the presence of early man in the region. This is showcased through the numerous Stone and Iron Age sites that are scattered throughout the Park.

Johannesburg:
Protea Hotel Fire and Ice Melrose Arch

Discover Hollywood elegance at our edgy, Johannesburg city center hotel. Famous for eclectic decor and Insta-Glam moments, you’ll feel like a celebrity at our progressive hotel located in the sought-after Melrose Arch precinct. Unwind in your lavish room inspired by iconic Hollywood A-listers and revel in some star treatment, with amenities like free Wi-Fi, bottled water and salon hair dryers in the bathroom. Some rooms also boast stunning views over the city center.