Tour to South Africa
Join us on an unforgettable adventure
Location: Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Organizer: Glatt Safaris
About
From 2023/Aug/3 (16 Av) to 2023/Aug/10 (23 Av)
Join us on an unforgettable adventure to see the majestic wildlife and spectacular scenery of South Africa.
Nothing compares to a Jeep safari at sunrise as we drive through the iconic Kruger National Park †“ bigger than Israel †“ to see lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, giraffe and buffaloes greet the new day.
We'll also take a boat trip to spot whales and seals, we'll see African penguins waddling at the Cape of Good Hope, huge ostrich sprinting at up to 45mph . . . and we'll probably chance upon wild baboon crossing the road.
This is a country with a beauty all of its own with towering cliffs, beautiful forests, stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters . . . and arguably the world's greatest sunsets.
Highlights of our itinerary include the Table Mountain †“ one of the Seven Wonders of the World †“ which dominates the Cape Town skyline.
Cable cars take you up to another world, with unbelievable city views and the chance to see its famous dassies †“ a peculiar rodent relative of the elephant.
Day 1 (Sunday) New York/London †“ Johannesburg
- Fly to Johannesburg
Day 2 (Monday) Johannesburg †“ Kruger National Park
- Land in Johannesburg
- Visit Lion Park on†“ a Private Safari †“ pet cheetahs and lions and snap photos to show your friends back home. (Don't worry, it's safe!)
- Take a bus to the vast Kruger National Park, with more animal species than any other reserve in the world †“ 150 mammals, 500-plus birds and 100 reptiles. Also home to the famous Big Five †“ lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, giraffes and buffaloes.
- Sleep in the Safari Reserve Area
Day 3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday) †“ Kruger National Park
- Our safari schedule is uniquely designed for your game viewing pleasure †“ we take full advantage of the best hours of the day, so that you can see as many animals as possible, for longer periods of time!
- Rise early, (before dawn), for coffee and biscuits. Enter the park to begin our search for the active nocturnal animals such as lions, leopards, and antelope, as well as other species they prey on. Since the animals are always on the move, every game drive is completely unique †“ what one vehicle is lucky enough to spot, the next might miss by a few seconds!
- Back to the hotel for dinner.
- Sleep in the Safari Reserve Area
Day 5 (Thursday) Kruger †“ Wine route †“ Hermanus †“ Cape Town
- Early start, fly to Cape Town (via Johannesburg).
- Discover Stellenbosch wine world, visit a charming winery in one of the private estates and taste the local produce.
- Take a boat to an observation point in Hermanus for whale watching.
- Sleep in Cape Town
Day 6 (Friday) Cape Town
- Take a cable car up the 1,067m-high, 3km-long Table Mountain in the morning, (weather permitting), for breathtaking views of the city and its beaches, as well as the chance to see a huge variety of rare plant and animal life.
- Tour the city, visit Company's Garden, Bo Kaap, the Jewish museum of South Africa and Greenmarket square. (Time dependant).
- Return to the hotel three hours before Shabbos.
- Sleep in Cape Town.
Day 7 (Shabbos) Cape Town
- Shabbos in Cape Town with a walking tour of the city
- Friday night we will enjoy a leisurely Shabbos dinner.
- Shabbos morning we will relax over morning coffee and cookies.
- Walk to a picturesque shul close to our hotel.
- Shabbos meal After Shul.
- Shalosh Seudot and Melave Malka.
Day 8 (Sunday) †“ Cape Town †“ Cape of Good Hope
- Visit the Cape Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
- Take a boat to Seal Island.
- Drive along one of the most beautiful coastal routes to the Cape of Good Hope.
- Visit Rookery of the Penguins
- Sleep in Cape Town
Day 9 (Monday) Cape Town †“ Home
- Fly back home.
The price includes:
- Three Kosher LeMehadrin meals a day, supervised by בד†×¥ קייפט×ון
- Two domestic flights within South Africa.
- Accommodation in luxury hotels.
- Comfortable air-conditioned tour buses.
- Mineral water on buses throughout the tour.
- Entrance fees to all the reserves.
Not included:
- International flight from London/New York to Johannesburg and return from Cape Town.
- Medical and luggage Insurance
- Additional trips not included in the itinerary (eg Robben Island).
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, extra drinks).
About the provider
Glatt Safaris takes the frum traveler on the adventure of a lifetime, without compromise on kashrut, quality or price.
Glatt Safaris was founded in 2013 by Chanan Green, a frum Israeli-South African, after he organized a Safari trip for relatives from Israel and became aware of the challenges faced by the religious holidaymaker seeking glatt kosher travel solutions. While generic tours don't offer a kosher food option, the glatt kosher tours available in South Africa don't necessarily specialize in gourmet food and can be very expensive.
Chanan's deep passion for tourism and torah has created an opportunity for religious Jews from around the world to experience South Africa on a glatt kosher holiday and in a way that suits their values, palate, and budget.
Rooms & accommodation
JohannesburgKashrut & dining
Catering for the Torah-observant tourist with three gourmet kosher le'mehadrin meals a day, all supervised by the Cape Town Beth Din, plus minyanim, Sefer Torah, mikveh, places for netilat yadayim, even Kiddush wine and Shabbat candles "“ now you can be certain in the knowledge that we're taking care of all your religious needs.
While meals can be provided in Cape Town and Johannesburg by kosher restaurants as well, in more remote areas we always fly in our own food, chefs and mashgichim. We set up temporary kosher kitchens and provide imported kosher ingredients, which you can inspect for yourself.
While Kashrut often comes at the expense of taste and quality, we've made it our mission to change that, providing exquisite and exotic gourmet food at every three-course meal. Well known for their creativity in the kitchen, our handpicked chefs specialize in Mediterranean and South African style cuisine, from grilled lamb chops and roasted whole baby marrow to matbucha and Israeli salad. We cater to any specialized requests, including vegan and vegetarian.
Activities & entertainment
Cape TownLocation
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Contact
- Organizer: Glatt Safaris
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Phone: 718.521.6959
- Phone: 020.3807.5223
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.glattsafaris.com/