Cape Town, Garden Route and Kruger – 9 nights – 10 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE AT CAPE TOWN

Meet and greet and private transfer to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your own leisure. Explore the Cape Town City Centre or make your own way to the V&A Waterfront for some shopping and/or dining.

DAY 2: HALF DAY PRIVATE GUIDED CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR WITH TABLE MOUNTAIN

Cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting) and an orientation drive and walk in the city.

In the afternoon, you have the option of an excursion to Robben Island, shopping at Canal Walk, or an afternoon of wine tasting in the Stellenbosch or Constantia Winelands.

DAY 3: FULL DAY PRIVATE GUIDED CAPE PENINSULA TOUR

Photo stop by Camps Bay. Visit Hout Bay and enjoy a boat ride to Seal Island (weather permitting).

Drive over Chapman’s Peak Drive (weather permitting) and on to Cape Point. A funicular ride to see the lighthouses and a photo stop at the Cape of Good Hope. Lunch (for own account) in Simon’s Town and a visit to Boulders Beach to see the penguins. Drive back to the hotel in the late afternoon.

DAY 4: CAPE TOWN - GARDEN ROUTE

Scenic Drive via Route 62 to Oudtshoorn.

Check in at the hotel. Enjoy the evening at your own leisure.

DAY 5: FULL DAY OUDTSHOORN

Enjoy guided tours of Safari Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves & Cango Wildlife Ranch.

Proceed to Knysna and check in at the hotel.

DAY 6: DAY AT LEISURE - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Suggested optional activities include –

• Visit to the Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma
• Bloukrans Bungee Jump
• A visit to Monkeyland and/or Bird of Eden
• Shark Cage Diving in Mossel Bay

In the evening, enjoy a John Benn Sunset Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.

DAY 7: HEAD TOWARDS JOHANNESBURG (flight excluded)

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and transferred by road to your accommodation, close to the Kruger National Park. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8: FULL DAY IN THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Experience a thrilling full-day game drive in Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest and most iconic wildlife reserves. You will be collected at your Lodge between 05:00 and 5:30 am. Please collect breakfast packs from the lodge, and you will return at about 04:00 pm after the safari.

Travel in an open safari vehicle with expert guides as you search for lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo, along with a wide variety of birds and other animals. Enjoy the raw beauty of the African wilderness. On return, take the time to relax and freshen up before dinner.

Highlights:
▪ Full-day guided safari in Kruger National Park
▪ Exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities
▪ Spot diverse flora and fauna
▪ Professional ranger-guided experience

DAY 9: MORNING KRUGER GAME DRIVE (HALF DAY)

Road transfer back to Johannesburg for an overnight near the airport.

DAY 10: DEPARTURE FROM JOHANNESBURG

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight, taking back unforgettable memories of South Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and vibrant cities.