South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi start at KES 199,000 per person sharing, with return flights, seven hotel nights, a domestic flight and guided tours.
- FromKES 199,000per person sharing, 3 star, with return flights (about USD 1,545)
- Duration8 days, 7 nights
- StartsNairobi (JKIA)
- Best forCouples, friends and families who want a city and the coast
- StylePrivate booking, your own dates
Rated 5.0 on Google from 46 reviews. Price confirmed in writing before you pay.
You fly south for about four and a half hours and land in a different world. Johannesburg has history and big city energy. Sun City has pools and a game park. Cape Town has Table Mountain, penguins and wine. Kenya Airways flies the routes and South Africa has been reported as visa free for Kenyans.
This page shows the day by day plan, what each hotel tier costs, how entry works for a Kenyan passport and what to budget. Authentic Adventures books flights, hotels and entry checks in one booking. Send your dates on WhatsApp and we reply with a written quote.
Highlights
- South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi with return flights and all transfers
- Two nights in Johannesburg, one at Sun City and four in Cape Town
- Soweto and Apartheid Museum visit with a guide
- Table Mountain, Cape Point and the penguin colony
- A winelands day in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- A domestic flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Pay a deposit, then the balance in instalments before you fly
Day by day plan
- Day 1
Nairobi to Johannesburg
You fly from JKIA to Johannesburg in about four and a half hours. South Africa runs one hour behind Nairobi. A driver meets you at O R Tambo airport and takes you to your hotel in Sandton or near the airport. Check in and have an early dinner. Rest well, because tomorrow is a full day. South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi begin with a simple first evening.
- Day 2
Soweto and the Apartheid Museum
A guide takes you through Soweto, where you see Vilakazi Street and the Mandela family home. You visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial. In the afternoon you walk through the Apartheid Museum, which tells the story of the struggle in a clear and moving way. Entry fees are paid on the day or added to your quote.
- Day 3
Sun City
You drive about two hours to Sun City. The resort has the Valley of Waves, a huge water park and the Lost City palace. You can add a game drive in the Pilanesberg park on request. Evening is free for the pool, the casino floor or a quiet dinner. This is a fun family night.
- Day 4
Fly to Cape Town
Drive back to Johannesburg and fly to Cape Town in about two hours. A driver takes you to your hotel. In the late afternoon you walk the V and A Waterfront, where sea lions bark beside the harbour. Dinner here is a good chance to taste fresh fish.
- Day 5
Table Mountain and the city
If the wind allows, you ride the rotating cable car up Table Mountain. The view over the city and sea is huge. Then your guide takes you to the colourful Bo Kaap streets and the Company’s Garden. Tickets for the cable car are paid on the day. Evening is free.
- Day 6
Cape Peninsula and penguins
Drive the coast road past Camps Bay and Hout Bay. You stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguins, then go on to Cape Point, where two oceans meet. Park fees apply. You return along Chapman’s Peak if the road is open. Lunch is fish and chips by the sea.
- Day 7
Winelands day
A guide drives you to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. You visit two wine farms for tastings and a cellar tour. Lunch is at a vineyard. Non drinkers can enjoy grape juice and the scenery. You return in the late afternoon. Ask us about a Garden Route add on.
- Day 8
Fly home
Have a last breakfast and a slow morning. Your transfer takes you to Cape Town airport. You fly home to Nairobi, with a connection through Johannesburg if there is no direct flight that day. You land with wine, art and plenty of photos.
South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi, 8 days 7 nights, KES per person, with return flights
| Hotel tier | Per person sharing | Single traveller |
|---|---|---|
| 3 star hotels in all three stops | KES 199,000 | KES 243,000 |
| 4 star hotels, Sun City resort and V and A area | KES 228,000 | KES 301,000 |
| 5 star hotels, Table Bay or Atlantic seaboard | KES 291,000 | KES 428,000 |
- Guide price per person sharing a twin room, confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before any payment
- USD note: about USD 1,545, 1,765 and 2,255 at KES 129 to the dollar
- Visa, insurance, park fees, cable car tickets and spending money are extra on South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi
- Prices shown for normal dates, with a premium from 20 Dec to 3 Jan
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Reserve this trip
Pick your dates and group. See the total. Hold it with a deposit.
Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card once we confirm in writing. Free changes until you confirm.
Included
- Return economy flights Nairobi to Johannesburg and Cape Town to Nairobi
- Domestic flight Johannesburg to Cape Town
- 7 nights in your hotel tier with breakfast
- Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour
- Cape Town city, peninsula and winelands tours
- All airport and hotel transfers
Not included
- Visa fee if one applies, quoted at booking
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and most dinners
- Table Mountain cable car, Cape Point and other park fees
- Wine tasting fees and optional game drive
- Tips and personal shopping
How Much Are South Africa Holiday Packages from Nairobi?
Our guide prices for 8 days and 7 nights are KES 199,000 in 3 star hotels, KES 228,000 in 4 star and KES 291,000 in 5 star. Each is per person sharing a twin room and includes return flights and the domestic flight.
Older listed Kenyan prices for a five day South Africa trip are out of date, so we build ours from current flights and hotels. Single travellers pay a supplement because a room costs the same for one or two people. South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi work best for two people sharing.
What Our South Africa Holiday Packages from Nairobi Include
You get one booking for the flights, the domestic leg, hotels, transfers and tours. We also help you with the entry check. That means one team to call if a flight changes.
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Hotel Tiers in Johannesburg, Sun City and Cape Town
All tiers include breakfast. The star rating changes the location, the view and the pool more than the tours. Our South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi use hotels close to the tours.
- 3 star: clean rooms in Sandton, a Sun City family hotel and a Cape Town hotel near the waterfront
- 4 star: Sandton towers, a Sun City resort with a pool and a Waterfront or Sea Point hotel
- 5 star: top city hotels and a Cape Town hotel with a mountain or ocean view
- Ask for a sea view room in Cape Town, which costs about KES 5,000 to 15,000 more per person
Flights for South Africa Holiday Packages from Nairobi
Kenya Airways and other airlines fly Nairobi to Johannesburg in about four and a half hours. Cape Town is reached direct on some days or through Johannesburg. Fares have run from about USD 520 to 700 return. We confirm your times in writing. South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi use these routes.
South Africa is one hour behind Nairobi. Domestic baggage rules can be tighter than on the long flight. We tell you the limit before you pay. Book early for December, when fares and rooms jump.
South Africa Visa Rules for Kenyans
Recent reports say Kenyan passport holders can visit South Africa for tourism without a visa, for up to 90 days a year. Rules change, so we confirm the current rule when you book. A yellow fever certificate is normally asked for when you arrive from Kenya. Never buy South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi without checking this step.
- Passport valid for at least 30 days after you leave, with blank pages
- Return ticket and a confirmed hotel booking, which we supply
- Your yellow fever certificate, carried in your hand bag
- Proof of funds may be asked for
- Send your passport page on WhatsApp and we check the rule for your dates
Best Months for South Africa from Kenya
November to March is summer and the best time for Cape Town, with sunny days of 24 to 28 degrees. December and January are busiest and priciest. April and October are calm and good value. June to August is winter. Cape Town gets rain and wind, while Johannesburg is dry with cold nights.
Kenyan school holidays in April, August and December all work for South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi, but pack a warm jacket in winter.
Costs on the Ground and What to Pack
The South African rand trades at about KES 7. A casual meal costs about ZAR 120 to 250 and a restaurant dinner ZAR 300 to 500. The Table Mountain cable car costs about ZAR 450 to 500 return and the Cape Point park fee is about the same. Budget KES 40,000 to 65,000 for food, tickets and wine over eight days. Add this to your South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi budget.
- Layers, since Cape Town weather can change in an hour
- A windproof jacket for the cable car and Cape Point
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Swimwear for the Sun City water park
- A South African plug adapter, since the three round pins differ from Kenya
Money, Safety and Getting Around
Cards work almost everywhere and Mpesa does not. Carry some US dollars to change. Tip 10 to 15 percent in restaurants. South Africa is rewarding and needs care. Use your tour driver or a ride hailing app. Do not walk alone at night in city centres and keep phones out of sight.
Your tours include pickups, so you only pay for free time travel. Ride hailing apps work well in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Pay in Instalments and Book in One Place
Booking South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi with us takes one message. Pay a deposit to hold your seats and rooms, then clear the balance in instalments before you travel. Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card on our secure Pesapal checkout at book and pay. Many travellers start paying for South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi six months out.
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Who South Africa Holiday Packages from Nairobi Suit
These trips suit couples, friends, families and honeymooners who want variety. Kenyans who already love safaris can add a Pilanesberg game drive for a different park. Our airport transfers in Nairobi take you to JKIA. Compare Dubai holiday packages from Nairobi or use the Safari Price Calculator.
How to book your south Africa holiday packages from Nairobi
Booking your south Africa holiday packages from Nairobi with us takes about five minutes of your time. The rest is our job. Here is exactly what happens, step by step, so there are no surprises along the way.
- Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us if you have a budget in mind. We plan with it, not around it.
- Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. No hidden park fees and no vague extras. If a cheaper camp or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
- Tweak it until it fits. Change a camp, add a night or swap a park. Ask as many questions as you like. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your vehicle, guide and rooms. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
- Travel day. Your driver guide meets you at your hotel or the airport with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.
What every trip with us includes
Every south Africa holiday packages from Nairobi plan we put together comes with the basics done properly. You ride in a safari vehicle with a pop up roof, with a professional driver guide who knows the parks. Water is in the cooler box and park fees are sorted in advance so you do not stand in a queue at the gate.
We also stay reachable. If something changes on the road, a flat tyre, a closed route or a sudden storm, we sort it and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Paying safely
We share payment details in writing only and every payment gets a receipt. The payment options and the balance date sit on your written quote, so nothing is left to memory or a phone call.
Why book with a Nairobi team
We live here. We drive these roads all year, we know which camps are honest about their photos and we know when a park is too busy to enjoy. That local knowledge is what turns a good south Africa holiday packages from Nairobi into a great one. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 from 46 reviews and we plan to keep it that way.
Ready when you are. Send us a message and we will put a plan together for you shortly.
Questions people ask
How much is a South Africa holiday package from Nairobi?
South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi start at KES 199,000 per person sharing for 8 days and 7 nights in 3 star hotels, with return flights. A 4 star costs about KES 228,000 and a 5 star about KES 291,000. Visa, park fees and spending money are extra.
Do Kenyans need a visa for South Africa?
Recent reports say Kenyans can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days a year. Rules change, so we confirm the current rule when you book. A yellow fever certificate is normally asked for on arrival from Kenya. We check both for your dates.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March is summer, with sunny days and long evenings. April and October are calm and cheaper. June to August brings rain and wind to Cape Town. Johannesburg stays dry in winter but gets cold at night. Plan South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi to match. Our team picks the season with you.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?
Direct flights, when they run, take about five and a half hours. Otherwise you connect through Johannesburg and the journey takes 8 to 10 hours. South Africa is one hour behind Nairobi. We confirm your airline, times and baggage allowance in writing. South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi can use either route.
Is South Africa safe for Kenyan tourists?
Tourist areas are fine with normal care. Use your tour driver or a ride hailing app, avoid walking alone at night in city centres and keep phones out of sight. Our packages use vetted hotels and drivers. Check official travel advisories before you fly.
Can I pay for South Africa holiday packages from Nairobi in instalments?
Yes. You pay a deposit to hold the trip, then the balance in instalments before you travel. Use Mpesa, bank transfer or card on our secure checkout. We agree the schedule in writing. Ticketing early protects you from fare rises.
Official information: South Africa Department of Home Affairs, for entry rules.
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