CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL – 8 DAYS ( MARCH 26 to APRIL 2, 2026 )

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival, proudly known as “Africa’s Grandest Gathering,” is the continent’s largest and most iconic music celebration. Each year, the festival brings together legendary international performers and top African artists for two unforgettable nights of live music across multiple stages. The energy, creativity, and cultural vibrancy make it one of the world’s premier jazz events—and a perfect reason to visit Cape Town.

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Activity

  1. Day 1: CAPE TOWN (Thursday, March 26 )

    Activities

    · Arrive in Cape Town (the “Mother City”).

    · Meet & greet at the airport followed by private transfer to your hotel.

    · Check in and relax.

    · Optional activities depending on arrival time.

    Hotel: Radisson Red V&A Waterfront 

  2. Day 2: MORNING TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR &  EVENING-CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL(Friday, March 27 )

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Ascend Table Mountain via 360-degree rotating cable car.

    · Enjoy panoramic views of the city and coastline.

    · Explore summit walking paths and scenic viewpoints.

    · Visit:

    o City Centre

    o Company Gardens

    o Castle of Good Hope

    o Milnerton Lighthouse (for iconic Table Mountain views)

    ·THIS EVENING-ATTEND THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL  (premium admission).

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

    Hotel: Radisson Red V&A Waterfront 

  3. Day 3: MORNING-TOUR OF CAPE TOWN EVENING-CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL (Saturday,March 28)

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Visit the colorful Bo-Kaap / “Malay Quarter”.

    · Explore the cultural history of the Cape Muslim community—the oldest mosque in the Southern Hemisphere.

    · Discover heritage, lifestyle, and contributions to South Africa’s development.

    ·THIS EVENING-ATTEND THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL  (premium admission).

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

    Hotel: Radisson Red V&A Waterfront 

  4. Day 4: MORNING-ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR EVENING AT LEISURE (Sunday,March 29)

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Take the ferry to Robben Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    · Tour historical prison grounds:

    o Nelson Mandela’s Cell (Cell 5)

    o Maximum-security facility

    o Limestone quarry used by political prisoners

    · Return to Cape Town.

    · Evening at leisure.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

    Hotel: Radisson Red V&A Waterfront 

  5. Day 5: CAPE TOWN- JOHANNESBURG (Monday,March 30)

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Morning at leisure.

    · Transfer to airport for flight to Johannesburg.

    · On arrival, meet & greet and transfer to hotel.

    · Evening at leisure.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, dinner

    Hotel: Sandton Sun and Towers

  6. Day 6: JOHANNESBURG-SOWETO (Tuesday,March 31)

    Johannesburg & Soweto – “Rise to Freedom” Tour

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Full-day historical and cultural tour including:

    o Constitution Hill – Old Fort Prison (Number Four)

    o Soweto highlights:

    .Hector Pieterson Memorial

    .Regina Mundi Church (key gathering site during uprisings)

    .Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (largest hospital in the world)

    .Mandela House Museum § Freedom Square – site of adoption of the Freedom Charter

    · Return to hotel.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, dinner

    Hotel: Sandton Sun and Towers

  7. Day 7: JOHANNESBURG- LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE (Wednesday,April 1)

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Afternoon visit to Lesedi Cultural Village:

    o Cultural presentation on South African ethnic groups.

    o Guided tour of four homesteads: Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho, Pedi.

    o Traditional song & dance performances.

    o Guests invited to participate.

    · Enjoy a Pan-African Feast at Nyama Choma Restaurant.

    · Return to Johannesburg for evening at leisure including shopping in Sandton.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

    Hotel: Sandton Sun and Towers

  8. Day 8: JOHANNESBURG- DEPART (Thursday,April 2)

    Activities

    · Breakfast at the hotel.

    · Shopping for crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs.

    · Evening transfer to the airport for onward flight.

    Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Trip Includes

  • Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure
  • Round trip airport to hotel transfers
  • One-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
  • Accommodation in the properties listed
  • Transportation in private vehicle
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Admission to listed sites
  • Meals indicated

Not Included

  • Flights
  • Cost of Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not listed
  • Gratuity to drivers and guides
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