Cape & Kruger Explorer - LUXURY
11 Days Starting in Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town
Visiting: Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Cape Town, United Kingdom/Ireland
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 9
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Tour Overview
Land in Johannesburg and admire its mixture of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you embark on game drives in the Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town, explore the Cape of Good Hope and discover the beauty of the Cape Peninsula on an unforgettable journey through the most iconic destinations of this diverse nation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk/Ireland - Night On Board
Location: Johannesburg
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Johannesburg
Arrival at your UK/Ireland departure airport ready to check-in for your flight* to Johannesburg. Night on board.*If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
Day 2 : Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nut Grove Manor Boutique
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it is a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process! (Only one optional activity package can be booked)
Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.
Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.
Day 3 : Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nut Grove Manor Boutique
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes! * Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight. stay in Kruger region.
* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Day 4 : Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nut Grove Manor Boutique
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger region.
Day 5 : Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park* to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger region.
* Optional Kruger National Park Day Trip: Set off to the wilds of Kruger for your chance to spot the famous Big Five. Enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. An unforgettable day in the wilds of Southern Africa. Packed lunch included. (This excursion is included in our Adventure Package of 3 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Day 6 : Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government*. Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Day 7 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop-on hop-off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town.
Day 8 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion*, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine Tasting: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting and a cellar tour. (This excursion is included in our Gastronomic Package of 4 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Day 9 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula*, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies! Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.
Day 10 : Cape Town - Night On Board
Location: Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Day 11 : Uk/Ireland
Location: United Kingdom/Ireland
Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.
What's Included
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Meals
8 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
What's Not Included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Mode of Transport
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
Accommodation
8 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
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