Fully Packed South Africa Safari Tour Route
Tour Detail
EXAMPLE (etc.) HOTELS
CAPE TOWN
4* Sky Hotel Cape Town etc.
SUN CITY (South Village)
3* Cabanas Hotel etc.
JOHANNESBURG
4* Sky Hotel Sandton etc
**** Upon entry into South Africa, all passport types must have a validity period of at least 6 months and 3 blank pages, and care must be taken to ensure that these blank pages do not contain ink-related stains.
IMPORTANT WARNING FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18
1. You can find below the documents required for guests under 18 and information on this matter
It is necessary to be very careful about this. It is not possible to board the aircraft with incomplete documents.
In accordance with the amendment made to the relevant laws, as of 01 June 2015, a birth certificate is required from all visitors under the age of 18. For citizens of the Republic of Türkiye, the Civil Registry Record obtained from the Civil Registry Offices, after being translated by a sworn translator, will replace the birth certificate
NEW IMMIGRATION REGULATION
1. Children travelling with their parents
Requirements:
(i) Parents must present birth certificates proving that they are the parents of the child/children travelling with them.
(ii) For adopted children, parents must present an adoption certificate proving that they have adopted the child.
Explanatory note:
This practice will apply both to South African citizens and to other foreigners upon departure and arrival.
Passengers entering/departing from countries that do not issue birth certificates must present a document obtained from an authorized authority that replaces the birth certificate. All documents presented must be originals or copies certified by a notary or equivalent authority.
2. Children travelling with only one of their parents
Requirements:
(i) Parents must present birth certificates proving that they are the parents of the child/children travelling with them.
(ii) A sworn consent form from the other parent listed on the birth certificate who is not travelling, stating that the child may enter and/or leave South Africa with the other parent, must be presented.
(iii) A court order transferring all parental rights and responsibilities or legal custody must be presented, or
(iv) In the event of the death of one of the parents listed on the birth certificate, the death certificate of the deceased parent must be presented.
(v) In cases where the non-travelling parent has not provided a consent form, legally divorced couples must also present a court order.
In cases where both parents have passed away and the child is travelling with a relative or another adult close to the child's mother/father, the accompanying person must have it confirmed by the Directorate-General that they are entering the Republic of South Africa with the child or leaving the Republic of South Africa with the child.
Explanatory note:
The date of the consent form may be no more than 3 months prior to the travel date.
3. Children travelling with adults who are not their biological parents
Requirements:
(i) The adult must present a copy of the child's birth certificate.
(ii) A consent form from the child's parents or legal guardian stating that the relevant person may travel with the child must be presented.
(iii) Copies of the identity documents or passports of the child's parents or legal guardian, and
(iv) The contact details of the child's parents or legal guardian must be presented.
In cases where both parents have passed away and the child is travelling with a relative or another adult close to the child's mother/father, the accompanying person must have it confirmed by the Border Police that they are entering the Republic of South Africa with the child or leaving the Republic of South Africa with the child.
4. Children travelling without any adult
Requirements:
(i) For persons under the age of 18 to travel when entering and leaving South Africa, the mother and father, or the sole parent or legal guardian, must provide a letter or statement.
(ii) If one of the mother or father provides this document, they must also submit a court decision showing that they have full custody rights.
(iii) A letter containing the address and contact details of the place where the child will stay in South Africa and the adult who will receive the child must be presented.
(iv) A copy of the identity card or valid passport and visa or permanent residence permit of the person who will receive the child in South Africa must be presented.
(v) The contact details of the child's parents or legal guardian must be presented.
5. Children under special care as defined in the Children's Act of 2005
Requirements:
Before departing from the Republic of South Africa, a certified copy of the permission letter obtained from the Provincial Department of Social Development where the child resides, as stipulated in Section 169 of the Children's Act, must be presented.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ALLOWED THROUGH CUSTOMS
• 200 cigarettes and 20 cigars per person
• 250g of cigarette or pipe tobacco per person
• 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette per person
• 2 litres of wine per person
1 litre of other alcoholic beverages per person
2. You can find the baggage weight restrictions for domestic flights below.
In short, there is a limit of 1 piece of luggage and 20 kg per person.
To summarize the rules: 2 pieces of 10-kilogram luggage are considered excess baggage
1 piece of 30-kilogram luggage for 2 people is also considered excess baggage.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
This trip is organized subject to a minimum participation of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. A tour cancelled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through your agency.
VISA
FOR SOUTH AFRICA
Ordinary Passport - No visa required
Green Passport - No visa required
Service Passport - No visa required
The Republic of South Africa does not require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa.
*** Your passport must contain at least 5 blank pages.
HEALTH
There is no mandatory vaccination requirement for Turkish citizens entering South Africa. Throughout the trip, we recommend that you do not drink tap water and consume only bottled water opened by you for the first time.
FLIGHT DURATIONS
Istanbul - Johannesburg 9 hours 35 minutes
Cape Town - Istanbul 10 hours 20 minutes
OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we receive services from, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If sufficient numbers are not reached, the excursions may not take place, or optional tour/activity prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, archaeological sites, or venues at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified kilometers.
Triple rooms may be provided subject to hotel availability, and the bed provided for the third person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 double bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds known as folding beds and coach beds, participants making reservations for the third person and/or children are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible lack of space in the rooms and the bed type.
Child discounts are valid for one (1) child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the age group specified in the pricing section.
Breakfasts included in the tour program and served at hotels are offered in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited, generally as a limited menu known as a continental breakfast consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate room allocated to the group.
CURRENCY
The currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). You may bring both currencies with you; however, USD must have been printed in 2000 or later. Otherwise, exchange offices may want to exchange the money at a lower rate.
TIME ZONE
It is 1 hour behind Türkiye. When it is 12:00 in Türkiye, it is 11:00 in South Africa.
USE OF TELEPHONES
All mobile phone operators can be used if your phone is enabled for international roaming. However, there may be no network coverage in some parts of the country.
CLOTHING AND NECESSARY ITEMS
We recommend bringing clothes suitable for the seasonal temperatures that can be easily put on and taken off (coat, sweater, etc.).
FOOD CULTURE
In South Africa, they have generally developed a blended culinary culture inspired by Malaysian and European cuisine. Fresh vegetables and fruit are always present on their tables.
SHOPPING
In South Africa, which is home to some of the world's largest gold mines and is the largest gold-producing country, the first product that comes to mind for shopping is jewelry. You can find beautiful and specially designed jewelry together in jewelry stores. You can also purchase sculptures made by local people, carved wooden products, handmade leather goods, and glass products made by skilled artisans in the markets.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for the destination/passport where a visa is required) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. Passport control officers have the authority to refuse you entry into the country. The agency is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the passenger.
The agency acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and charter flights, or flight times may change before the existing trip and flight. The agency is obliged to notify you of these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.
Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of no more than 2–3 hours, organized for a general introduction to the cities and conducted panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, excluding museum and archaeological site entrance fees. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant places on the day and at the time scheduled for the tour, because of roads closed due to any event, or when weather conditions make it impossible to operate the tour, the agency is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle access is not permitted.
What's Included
- Economy class flight tickets and applicable taxes for the scheduled Emirates Airlines flights from Istanbul to Johannesburg via Dubai and return from Cape Town to Istanbul
- Domestic flight ticket between Johannesburg and Cape Town with local airlines and baggage allowance
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Cape Town and 1 night in Johannesburg at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast
- Accommodation for 2 nights at a 3-star hotel within Sun City, including breakfast
- All breakfasts (packed breakfast may be provided when an early departure from the hotel is required)
- Breakfast at the hotel on the day of arrival
- Cape Town and Johannesburg city tours
- Transfers between the airport and hotel
- Cape of Good Hope tour with lunch
- Lesedi Cultural Village tour with lunch
- Pilanesberg Safari tour
- Table Mountain & Stellenbosch Farm tour with lunch
- Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistance services
- Hotel and tourist city taxes
- TURSAB compulsory professional liability insurance
- Travel and health insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 65).
Not Included
- Fees for personal and official items such as the international departure fee, visa, etc.
- All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
- All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services
- Optional tours / activities, if included in the program
- Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages taken with included meals, if included in the program
- Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation costs
- Driver tips and gratuities are excluded