Cape Town & Kruger

Sample South Africa Itinerary (Subject to change)

Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa

On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your boutique Cape Town hotel.  Located in a secluded, yet convenient location in the trendy central suburb of Tamboerskloof at the foot of Table Mountain, this is an excellent location to access the V&A Waterfront as well as the pristine white beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. The remainder of your day is at leisure to acclimatize and relax at the hotel facilities.

Stay: The Cape Milner Hotel for 3 nights

The Milner hotel lies cradled beneath the majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town’s trendy suburb of Tamboerskloof, South Africa. This exquisite boutique style hotel is comprised of 57 rooms designed to provide complete comfort and relaxation with a modern minimalist style and attentive service. The Milner is situated in close proximity to the city’s center, with the sweeping panorama of Table Mountain, The Glass Lounge, a number of excellent restaurants and bars, trendy Kloof Street and the pristine white beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton are all within convenient access.

Day 2: Cape Town

This morning you will take a orientation sightseeing tour of this magnificent city to see the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum and Bo-Kaap.

Your afternoon can be spent at leisure to independently explore more of Cape Town. We recommend perhaps visit to the V&A Waterfront, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s harbour. Other optional sightseeing (additional expense) is available while visiting Cape Town is available.  Prebooking is recommended: some of the most popular optional activities on offer are: Cape Point with Hiking & Bicycles, Cape Winelands Tour, Winelands with Bicycles, Cape Town City Cycle Tour, Shark Cage Diving, Whale Route Tour, Give Back Cultural Field Trip (note certain activities only operate at specific times of the year or certain days of the week).

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Cape Town

Enjoy a full day today exploring more of the region around Cape Town, Cape Peninsula and Hout Bay on the Atlantic coast before heading off to Cape Point for lunch. In the afternoon, head back via the Boulders Beach penguin colony.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4: Cape Town to Greater Kruger Area

Depart Cape Town today, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Johannesburg (flight not included in price, additional cost). From OR Tambo Airport you will be transferred to Hoedspruit, and to your private game lodge situated in Karongwe Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger area. This home away from home is set against a back drop of the Drakensberg Mountain Range and has just 24 suites. Step into the relaxed ambience of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden, lounges with internet facilities, bar, pool and thatched dining areas featuring original South African art. Award-winning chefs take pride in delivering outstanding meals prepared to the finest detail. Settle into your accommodation and spend the afternoon at leisure before embarking on a sunset game drive in the private concession, followed by dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

Stay: Shiduli Safari Lodge for 3 nights

Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers an unrivaled African Safari experience where the warm atmosphere, friendly staff and fine cuisine compliment the excellent game viewing. Fringing the Karongwe Game Reserve, Shiduli Private Game Lodge embodies grace and elegance, yet exudes unsurpassed warmth and hospitality. Guests can step into the relaxed ambience of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden dappled in shade, lounges with Internet facilities, bar, huge sparkling pool and thatched dining areas punctuated with original South African art.

Days 5 & 6: Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Your next two days will be spent exploring the world-renowned Greater Kruger wildlife area in search of Africa’s famous ‘Big Five’ wildlife. With over 9000 hectares of diverse vegetation, three perennial rivers and huge Jackal berry and Leadwood trees, this private game reserve is home to the Big 5 as well as a wealth of other smaller creatures and birds species, keep your cameras ready!

During your stay in Greater Kruger, daily dawn and dusk safaris in open vehicles are included. Bushwalks are an optional activity (additional cost, subject to conditions and availability). You will also have the opportunity to plant a tree in the local community.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg

After your last hearty breakfast in the African bush, you will be transferred back to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit for your onward flight, or transfer to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (flight not included).

Meals included: Breakfast

Interested in adding flights, upgrades and extending this trip or adding other stops in Africa such as Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar or Uganda?

We have a selection suggested of Africa Vacation Adventures:

Africa Group Safari Tours:

Wild Botswana & Zimbabwe – 11 Days
Botswana & Zimbabwe Highlights – 15 Days
Ultimate Africa – 21 Days
South Africa Garden Route – 8 Days
The Spectacular South – 14 Days
Africa Overland Safari – 20 Days
Best of South Africa – 19 Days
Wild Tanzania – 7 Days
The Great Migration – 15 Days
Wild Uganda Gorilla Adventure – 11 Days

Africa Camping Safaris

Heart of Africa – 13 Days
Africa Explorer – 13 Days
Kilimanjaro Trek & Wildlife Safari – 11 Days

Africa Tailormade Vacations

Madagascar Beaches & Lemurs – 13 Days
Cape Town & Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve – 7 Days
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Hwange – 6 Days

Africa Road Trips

South Africa Garden Route Road Trip – 6 Days