9 day Luxury Kruger Park Safari & Cape Town Tour

Day 1: Please take note, the "Overview" above is not applicable to this tour. Discover Soweto, Johannesburg or Pretoria.

1. Soweto
   5h
   Arrive at OR Tambo/Johannesburg International Airport on this arrival day at any time, and stay at the Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport****
   You have the opportunity to do optional activities when arriving early; an optional tour can be arranged to Soweto, Johannesburg or Pretoria.
   Optional activities can be indicated after booking is made, they are:
   1. Soweto/Johannesburg tour: This tour takes you into the most famous sprawling township in Africa, home of about 2 million people. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and then the Mandela House Museum amongst other attractions.
   
   2. Pretoria Tour: Pretoria was named after one of the "Voortrekker" leaders Andries Pretorius and is the administrative capital, South Africa. Visit the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings.
   
   You may book into your hotel from 2pm. (Lunch at own cost.)
2. Pretoria
   5h
   Arrive at OR Tambo/Johannesburg International Airport and stay at the Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport****
   You have the opportunity to do optional activities when arriving early; an optional tour can be arranged to Soweto, Johannesburg or Pretoria.
   Optional activities can be indicated after booking is made, they are:
   1. Soweto/Johannesburg tour: This tour takes you into the most famous sprawling township in Africa, home of about 2 million people. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and then the Mandela House Museum amongst other attractions.
   
   2. Pretoria Tour: Pretoria was named after one of the "Voortrekker" leaders Andries Pretorius and is the administrative capital, South Africa. Visit the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings.
   
   You may book into your hotel from 2pm. (Lunch at own cost.)

Day 2: head to the spectacular Panorama Route

1. Panorama Route
   5h · Admission ticket included
   An orientation meeting with your Tourist Guide is followed with the journey through the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. Have lunch at a local restaurant, drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon, where we overnight in a chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon****
2. Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
   3h · Admission ticket included
   View Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon for the three rondawel view point.

Day 3: get an up close with the wildlife of Africa

1. Kruger National Park
   8h
   We leave after breakfast and head to the Kruger National Park where you board an open safari vehicle for a Game Drive for approximately 6 hours. Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and later extended to its present size of approximately 19,000 square km or 8,000 square miles. Where nearly 2 million hectares of the unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. You will be accompanied by one of our skilled guides who will take you through the reserve pointing out animal behavior, interesting facts and cultures. Upon return, you go to the overnight accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel****

Day 4: early bird catches the first worm...

1. Kruger National Park
   8h
   Starting the game drive in our own vehicle after breakfast, you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery for approximately 8 hours. We take the best scenic routes and drive to the south of Kruger Park to get more opportunities to see the Big 5. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the animals: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dog, Spotted hyena, Elephant, Burchell's zebra, Hippopotamus, Warthog, Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, Roan antelope, Sable antelope, Greater kudu, etc. You overnight at Pestana Kruger Lodge****(or similar)

Day 5: relax, game safari or explore eSwatini

1. Kruger National Park
   7h
   You have the opportunity to do optional activities to your preference; the guests who do not choose any optional activity may relax at the hotel or join the bus for shopping at the town of Malelane.
   Optional activities must be indicated on the booking form, they are:
   An early morning safari from 5 am to 12 through world-renowned Kruger National Park. Join a skilled guide on a quest to find Africa's 'Big Five' and other wildlife in one of the continent's largest game reserves. Since animals are most active in the mornings and evenings, you'll have a better chance of spotting leopards, hyena, lions and more. Learn about the area's flora and fauna as you go, including distinct behavior patterns of everything from hippos to elephants.
   (minimum 2 pax, Includes conservation fees)
2. Eswatini (Swaziland)
   9h
   You have the opportunity to do optional activities to your preference; the guests who do not choose any optional activity may relax at the hotel or join the bus for shopping at the town of Malelane.
   Optional activities must be indicated on the booking form, they are:
   A tour to the mountain kingdom of Eswatini, one of the longest standing dynasties in Africa. Ruled since 1986 by their current King, Mswati III, who is also famous for having 15 wives! See a show of glass blowing at Ngwenya Glass factory which evolved as a community project that recycles used glass, the Mantenga cultural village. On the whole, the tour is filled in by a continuous narrative by our professional guide touching on aspects of African culture and traditions which are still alive in the country through the country’s monarchical democratic system as they prefer to call it.
   (minimum 2 pax)

Day 6: fly to Cape Town and shop

1. V&A Waterfront
   8h · Admission ticket included
   A scrumptious breakfast follows a short drive to the KMI airport where you will board the flight to Cape Town.
   
   Overnight at the Portswood Hotel**** close to the waterfront.

Day 7: explore the island

1. Robben Island Museum
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Meet us at your hotel and walk to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, V&A Waterfront from 07:30 am to board for Robben Island. This must-see excursion takes about 4 hours and includes a ferry trip to the Island where you will be guided to see all the historical sites around the Island. This is followed by a city tour, including famous landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, Company Gardens and the Malay Quarters. Stroll through the adjacent V & A Waterfront with its endless shopping and dining opportunities before returning to your hotel.
   Overnight at the Portswood Hotel**** close to the waterfront
2. Castle of Good Hope
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Do a city tour, including famous landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, Company Gardens and the Malay Quarters

Day 8: Table Mountain and wine

1. Table Mountain National Park
   5h
   We leave our hotel for Cape Town's most famous icon: Table Mountain by the Aerial Cableway to take in the natural beauty and stunning views. A walking tour through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom follows. Visit Groot Constantia to taste their export quality wines, do a museum and cellar tour. Choose one of the popular restaurants in the area for dinner. We overnight at Simon's Town Quayside Hotel****
2. Groot Constantia
   4h · Admission ticket included
   A walking tour through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom follows. Visit Groot Constantia to taste their export quality wines, do a museum and cellar tour.

Day 9: Cape of Good Hope

1. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
   2h · Admission ticket included
   From here we go to Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town, home to one of the few land-based penguin colonies in the world.
2. Cape of Good Hope
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park and home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and ascend the viewpoint with the Flying Dutchman Funicular and visit Cape of Good Hope. By ending your tour, you will be dropped at your preferred hotel or Cape Town International Airport.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please take note, the "Overview" above is not applicable on this tour. The options of days 1 and 5 will be corresponded to you after a booking is made.
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Cameras and binoculars are reccommended
• Take sun block and swimming costumes
• Please take note that  the minimum age for a game drive in an open safari vehicle during the 3 hour sunset drive is 6. Parents can take turns to do game drives as there are other drives as well.
• Please book at least 30 days in advance