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Cape Town and Kruger National Park Safari

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Cape Town and Kruger National Park Safari

10 Days
$4,900.00
20
Johannesburg CBD
18+ +
10/20
English

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Overview

Embark on a journey where sophisticated city life meets untamed wilderness—a luxury adventure through South Africa’s most iconic destinations. From the vibrant streets of Cape Town, where Table Mountain looms over the coastline, to the legendary Kruger National Park, home to Africa’s Big Five, this trip offers the perfect balance of culture, adventure, and wildlife immersion.

Start your journey in Cape Town, exploring its historic districts, breathtaking landscapes, and world-class vineyards. Walk the vibrant streets of the V&A Waterfront, take in the panoramic views from Table Mountain, and enjoy a private wine tasting in Stellenbosch. Then, swap the city for the untamed beauty of Kruger National Park, where you’ll experience thrilling game drives, up-close wildlife encounters, and luxurious safari lodges nestled in the African bush.

With expert guides, handpicked accommodations, and unforgettable experiences, this adventure offers a once-in-a-lifetime blend of urban sophistication and raw natural beauty. Are you ready for South Africa’s ultimate safari escape?

All-Inclusive (except flights) | Great Lodges & Best Stays | Expert Guides


🛎 What’s Included?

✅ 9 nights’ accommodation
✅ 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
✅ Our own highly experienced trip leaders, with you from start to finish
✅ Experienced local guides, and camp crew while on mobile safari
✅ Industry leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1)
✅ Our knowledgeable Customer Service Team to answer your queries – just a phone call, email or chat away
✅ Customer Service pre-trip phone calls to ensure you’re ‘trip ready’
✅ Nutritious snacks to keep you fueled
✅ All activities outlined in the itinerary
✅ All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
✅ Transportation in our air-conditioned 4×4 safari vehicles – safe, clean, modern and comfortable!
✅ Internal Flight to Cape Town

❌ Not Included: International flights and optional tours


Tracking the Big Five: A South African Safari & City Escape

Step into the heart of Africa’s wilderness on our Kruger National Park safari, where you’ll come face-to-face with the legendary Big Five in their natural habitat. This journey blends thrilling wildlife encounters, luxury stays, and breathtaking landscapes, immersing you in South Africa’s raw beauty and vibrant culture.

Follow expert guides as you track lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo, staying in a mix of remote safari camps and elegant lodges near South Africa’s most famous national park. Experience the contrast of Cape Town’s stunning coastline, hiking the iconic Table Mountain, and cycling through the lush vineyards of the Cape Winelands, where history and nature intertwine.

For food lovers, South Africa’s culinary scene is just as unforgettable as its landscapes. Enjoy breakfast on the private deck of your luxury safari tent, watching the sunrise over the savanna. Savor a picnic lunch beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Drakensberg Mountains, sip on world-class wines among rolling vineyards, and dine on fresh, locally-sourced cuisine in seaside restaurants with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

From the wild heart of Kruger to the cultural pulse of Cape Town, this journey is an unforgettable blend of adventure, indulgence, and discovery.

 

 

Schedule Details

Day 1: Arrive to Johannesburg, travel to Limpopo Province

We’ll meet at the Oliver Tambo Airport in Johannesburg and head northeast via the Panorama Route through the Mpumalanga province. We’ll stop along the way to explore geological wonders such as the Lisbon Falls, and the Three Rondavels, before lunching at the magnificent Graskop Gorge Lift.

We’ll arrive at the beautiful Blyde River Canyon Lodge nestled on an 85-hectare (210-acre) botanical reserve, by the sparkling waters of the Blyde River. Don’t be surprised if free-roaming zebras and other wildlife come and visit you in the tranquil gardens outside your room!
Accommodation: Blyde River Canyon Lodge, Limpopo Province
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Hike the Blyde River Canyon

Today we hike the world’s largest green canyon, which spans 16 miles (26 kilometers) and reaches depths of 2,625 feet (800 meters). First stop is a visit to the 1,800 hectare (4,448-acre) Cape Vulture Conservancy. Here you’ll see a variety of plains game, stunning flora, impressive rock formations and a dazzling array of birdlife. Then onto our half-day hike of the Blyde River Canyon situated under the dramatic Drakensberg Mountains.

The hike finishes with a harvest table lunch set in a private garden with spectacular views of the mountains and citrus fruits growing all around.

Then it’s back to the luxurious lodge to relax, take a dip in the pool and enjoy the beautiful facilities and surroundings.
Accommodation: Blyde River Canyon Lodge, Limpopo Province
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cape Vultures Conservancy Hike: 6.2 miles (10 kilometers), 1-1.5 hours, (guests can stop at any time should they wish to)
Blyde River Canyon Hike:
1.3 miles (2.1 kilometers), 1-1.5 hours

Day 3: Travel to Kruger National Park, home of the ‘Big 5’

Enjoy a relaxing morning before heading to the south-western region of Kruger National Park. Located in the land known as Mpumalanga (Zulu for “the sun rises”), this is one of the most beautiful provinces in South Africa, with spectacular canyons, pristine rivers, waterfalled mountains, and impressive caves to explore.

We will stay in the Mdluli Safari Lodge, featuring luxurious tent style accommodations with private patios, indoor and outdoor showers, and magnificent views out over the park. After a preview of what’s to come in the days ahead, we’ll head back to freshen up before dinner, and enjoy a sundowner in great company around the fire pit.

Rest up tonight – your first morning game drive is tomorrow!
Accommodation: Mdluli Safari Lodge or Nkambeni Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Game Drives in Kruger National Park

Start your morning at sunrise with an invigorating cup of coffee and light snack, before setting off on our first morning game drive. Today’s game drive takes us through the Kruger National Park in search of the ‘Big 5’ and all the other animals who call this area home. Our knowledgeable local guides are experts at deciding which areas of the wilderness to focus our attention on, and at which times of the day all with the utmost safety in mind.

We’ll return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by a few hours of free time. We’ll then regroup for a late lunch before heading back out for another afternoon game drive, extending into the early evening – a great time to see some of the big cats as they start their nightly prowl.

A traditional dinner awaits you on your return, before sleeping under the stars.
Accommodation: Mdluli Safari Lodge or Nkambeni Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Game Drives in Kruger National Park

Another morning game driving awaits us today! Your guides may head back to areas where you encountered animals yesterday, or you may explore new areas. The day will run similarly to yesterday, with an early start, coffee, and a light snack, before heading out to look for the early risers. Lions are most active in the early morning and at sunset, as they rest for up to 20 hours per day!

You’ll head back to the lodge for breakfast, some leisurely relaxation time, and lunch before heading back out to explore the area one last time.

We’ll have a stop for sundowners and snacks before heading back to the lodge for a hot shower, and our final delicious dinner together before we head to the city tomorrow!
Accommodation: Mdluli Safari Lodge or Nkambeni Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Travel to Cape Town, free time to explore the city

After an early breakfast it will be time to say farewell to the savannah and transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, and the afternoon is yours to explore the city the New York Times voted the best place in the world to visit!

Tomorrow starts with a tour of the city, so you can choose to just take it easy this afternoon in a cafe or at your hotel, before re-grouping for dinner at Bilboa Restaurant, beautifully situated overlooking Camps Bay and out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Walking Tour of Cape Town, Hike Table Mountain

Today you’ll embark on a walking tour highlighting the dramatic history of Cape Town. You’ll visit the bustling streets of old buildings and squares, learn about the story of Dutch and British rule, slavery and apartheid, and freedom and democracy. City tour highlights include the Adderley Street Flower Market, the Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap (Malay Quarter), and the Slavery Precinct.

You’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch by the waterfront, before heading to iconic Table Mountain, where you’ll ascend by cable car - or on a guided hike - offering brilliant views out over Cape Town, to the 12 Apostles. There’s the option to continue hiking to the highest point before coming down by cable car, enjoying 360-degree views on the way.

We’ll conclude the day with a 14-course ‘taste safari’ gourmet dinner at GOLD Restaurant, which will take you on a culinary voyage from Table Mountain to Timbuktu. Enjoy interactive traditional entertainment while you dine.
Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional Table Mountain Hike: 3.7 miles (6 kilometers), 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,625 feets (800 meter) ascent 
Jeep track, single rocky track, stone steps, ladders

Day 8: Bike tour of Franschhoek Winelands area and winetasting

After breakfast, we’ll drive two hours to Franschhoek, a charming French picture-perfect town founded in the late 1600s, where cheese factories, art galleries and wine estates abound. From here you’ll set off on a leisurely cycling tour through the scenic back roads of the Cape Winelands, indulging in a bit of wine tasting along the way. Surrounded by the dramatic Groot Drakenstein Mountains, you will cycle past the internationally acclaimed wine estates of La Motte, Moreson, and Graham Beck.

After the bike ride there’ll be time for a refreshing swim at the hotel pool, before heading back to town for a group dinner at Rueben’s, an exquisite glass-fronted eatery with a sophisticated dining menu. Franschhoek is the culinary capital of South Africa - enjoy finding out why over tonight’s dinner!
Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott, or Le Franschhoek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 11 miles (18 kilometers), 2-3 hours 

Day 9: Foodie Tour of Stellenbosch

This morning you’ll head to Stellenbosch to walk the town on a half day ‘foodie tour,’ exploring all the famous cafes, art galleries, historical sites and other delights that make this town so special. In addition to its international wine reputation, Stellenbosch is also home to curated, public art exhibitions.

During our leisurely walk you’ll get an insider’s perspective with an expert guide, savoring the handiwork of passionate food artisans, and celebrated artists in the outdoor art exhibition. Here you’ll indulge in an award-winning gin experience with light snacks, sample fine Stellenbosch craft beers with flavorful bites, enjoy local produce served with artisan bread, and sip a liquid ‘dessert’ at an innovative coffee laboratory.

We’ll return to Franschhoek, and the afternoon is yours to explore. Our last dinner together tonight will be at the Grande Provence Restaurant, situated on one of the most beautiful heritage estates in Franschhoek.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott, or Le Franschhoek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10:Transfer back to Cape Town, “Hamba kahle" South Africa!
Sadly, our last day is already here, so following breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport to say farewell (“Hamba Kahle” in Zulu) to your group companions and guide. You’ll go home with amazing safari stories to tell, and undoubtedly hundreds of incredible pictures to share.
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast

F.A.Q

Where does the trip start?

On the first morning of the trip, our two pick-up locations are the Oliver Tambo Airport (JNB) at the Information Desk in the International arrivals hall at 9am or Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Hotel at 9:30am. You are welcome to book your pre-trip stay at this hotel directly or any other hotel in Johannesburg, though you must make your own way to one of the two pick-up points at the pre-designated times.

What flights would you recommend?

Arrival: We recommend arriving in Johannesburg at least the day before your trip starts and staying at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, which offers complimentary airport shuttle services. If you do fly in on the first day of the trip, we recommend arriving in Johannesburg before 6am, to clear immigration and collect your luggage.

Departure: Flying out on the last day of the trip, we recommend departing from Cape Town after 2pm. Earlier flight times will require a separate transfer booked at your own expense.

How fit do I need to be for this safari?

You’ll need a good level of fitness for this safari. While you don’t have to be extremely fit, you should be in the habit of doing medium to long walks. Each walking activity will comprise of two walks per day; a 3-4 hour walk in the morning and a 2-3 hour walk in the afternoon and up to 15 kilometers a day (9 miles). Most of the walks on this trip are from 2 to 3 hours at a relaxed pace. The terrain in the Kruger Park is arid and very flat with some thick bush patches and dry sand riverbeds. With a little preparation before your trip begins, you’ll enjoy the active and outdoor nature of your trip all the more.

What accommodations do we stay at on this trip?

We prefer to stay in quaint, comfortable lodges as well as getting out and amongst it all in luxury tents. The lodges we stay in will provide private suites with ensuites, and some with private decks and the potential of seeing game in the adjacent bush. We recommend bringing enough clothing to only have to do laundry a couple of times during your safari and while there are laundry facilities at most locations, there will be an extra cost and you’ll also need to purchase laundry detergent from the reception areas.

How do rooming arrangements work?

Trip prices are based on shared arrangements (typically two guests per room), unless otherwise stated. For solo travelers, we’ll pair you with another person of the same gender to share rooms and if there’s no one suitable to share with, there’s no forced single supplement. However, if you specifically request your own rooms, you can opt to pay the single supplement. Solo travelers who book within 120 days of departure, where there are no other solo travelers willing to share, will be required to pay the single supplement.

For Family Vacation bookings, families consisting of four guests traveling with children aged 17 and under will be automatically assigned one shared room. However, the following alternative rooming allocations are available:

  • Families consisting of four guests with all children aged 13 and above are welcome to opt for additional rooms as per advertised double occupancy adult rates.
  • Families consisting of four guests with at least one child aged 12 and under are automatically assigned a shared room. However, families can opt to pay the adult rates for all guests in their family to have an additional room.
  • The same principles apply for families consisting of more than four guests.

Rooming preferences are subject to availability and must be communicated in writing at time of booking. Automatic assignments as per this policy will be applied in the absence of any specification provided by guests. Any request for additional rooms during trips will be at guests’ own expense and subject to rates made available by the accommodation provider at the time. All minors (guests aged 17 and under) must be accompanied by at least one adult.

How fit do I need to be for this trip?

You’ll need a reasonable level of fitness. While you don’t have to be extremely fit, you should be in the habit of doing regular aerobic exercise. With a little preparation before your trip begins, you’ll enjoy the active and outdoor nature of your trip all the more.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Additional Services
  • Airport Transfer
  • Breakfast
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Meals
  • Transport

What's Excluded

  • Flights

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  • We handle every detail—from private guides to curated dining—so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.
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