South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger - 2022
South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger - 2022
South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger - 2022
13 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa
Visiting: Cape Town, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, George, Durban, Umhlanga, Mkuze, Mhlambanyatsi, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
3800-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
On the go pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Tour Overview
Enthralling game drives, stunning scenery, and fun experiences…this South Africa tour has it all! Have your camera ready as you ride in open-air, safari vehicles during game drives in Kruger National Park, one of the world's largest game reserves and home to impala, zebra, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more, and in Mkuze Game Reserve, where you’ll watch for lion, leopard, rhino, Cape buffalo, and giraffe. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Jozini home to hippo, Nile crocodile, and, if you’re lucky, elephant along the shore. At Stony Point Nature Reserve, observe the endangered African penguins engage in their daily activities. In addition to wildlife, you’ll also experience unique culture and spectacular scenery on this tour through South Africa. Learn about Zulu customs and life today during a fascinating village walk and interact with local artisans in eSwatini. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park for a walk through its unique coastal forest. Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most scenic drives skirting the rocky coastline, and the scenic Panorama Route, with its dramatic landscapes tracing the course of the mighty Blyde River. Marvel at the stalagmites and stalactites at the Cango Caves. Witness rugged rocks, sheer cliffs, crashing waves, and panoramic ocean views at Cape Point, Africa’s southwesternmost point. All of this and more—including opportunities to learn about local cultures—await you on this South Africa tour for savvy, value-minded travelers.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cape Town, South Africa
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to South Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for a fascinating journey.
Day 2 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, visit Table Mountain for a cable-car ride to the top for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Then, take a scenic drive south via Chapman’s Peak Drive, which skirts the rocky coastline and is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Continue on to Cape Point Nature Reserve for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the southwesternmost point on the African continent. Here, take a funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. Return to Cape Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Day 3 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take an excursion to the stunning Cape Winelands for wine tasting, or cruise to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. Your Tour Director has suggestions to help you make the most of your day.
Day 4 : Cape Town–Stony Point Nature Reserve–Hermanus–Mossel Bay
Location: Cape Town, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Mossel Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, depart Cape Town and drive to Stony Point Nature Reserve to see a colony of endangered African Penguins. Known for the unique sound they make, these penguins grow to an average height of two feet and live in burrows and rock crevices along the beach. Stop in Hermanus for independent exploration before reaching Mossel Bay for the evening.
Day 5 : Mossel Bay–Oudtshoorn–Knysna
Location: Oudtshoorn, Knysna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aha The Rex Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive north to Oudtshoorn and stop for a guided tour of the Cango Caves with its stunning limestone rock formations. You will also visit a local ostrich farm. Continue on to Knysna.
Day 6 : Knysna. Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve Excursion
Location: Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Aha The Rex Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, explore the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park for a walk through the spectacular indigenous coastal forest to the mouth of the Storms River. Cross the famous suspension bridge for views of the coastline and to see the Storms River Mouth Cave. Afterwards, return to Knysna for time to explore the waterfront or consider an optional cruise to see local marine life.
Day 7 : Knysna–George–Durban–Umhlanga
Location: George, Durban, Umhlanga
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Garden Court Umhlanga (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, drive to nearby George for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the bustling Umhlanga Rocks area for the evening.
Day 8 : Umhlanga–Mkuze
Location: Umhlanga, Mkuze
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ghost Mountain Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, drive to Mkuze in the heart of Zululand. After lunch, travel to the Lebombo mountains for a memorable walk to interact with local Zulu people and learn about their customs and life today in this rural community.
Day 9 : Mkuze
Location: Mkuze
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ghost Mountain Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, take a game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve, the oldest proclaimed wildlife reserve in all of Africa. The park is home to the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. You also have the chance to see giraffe, zebra, black and white rhino, and much more! After time to rest, embark on an afternoon boat ride on Lake Jozini. During the cruise, you are likely to spot hippo, Nile crocodile, elephant, and a variety of bird life.
Day 10 : Mkuze–Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini
Location: Mhlambanyatsi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Foresters Arm (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, drive to eSwatini. En route, stop at a local market and visit a glass factory where glass blowers use recycled glass to create stemware, animals, and more.
Day 11 : Eswatini–Kruger National Park Area
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sabi River Sun Resort (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart eSwatini and head north for the Kruger area. Enjoy leisure time at your lodge this afternoon in preparation for your day of game viewing in the world-renowned Kruger National Park tomorrow.
Day 12 : Kruger Area
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sabi River Sun Resort (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise between 5 am and 5:30 am for coffee and tea before your early moning game drive with an experienced guide. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Spend some time at leisure in the middle of the day. Perhaps book a spa treatment or simply relax at the pool. Be sure to watch for kudu, impala, giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more on your afternoon game drive. As darkness descends, your guide will bring out a spotlight to help you spot nocturnal animals. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Day 13 : Kruger Area–Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
A leisurely morning before a flight to Johannesburg. Your vacation ends at the airport. Schedule departing flights after 5:30 pm.
What's Included
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
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