Best South Africa Tour to Kruger National Park and Cape Town

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg, Airport pick-up

1. Johannesburg
   1h
   Your driver guide will meet you at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and transfer you to the hotel 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away within 30 minutes. Johannesburg is the largest city and also the economic center of South Africa. You can go around and experience the unique culture and cultural landmarks of "the city of gold" in the rest of free time.

Day 2: Fly to Kruger National Park, Private Panorama Route tour

1. Kruger National Park
   1h
   In the morning, your driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the 1-hour flight to Kruger National Park.
2. Panorama Route
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Upon your arrival, an experienced driver guide will greet you after arrival and lead you to start our best South Africa tours with Panorama Route. It is a road with splendid scenery which has connected several cultural and natural scenic spots like God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon and the famous Three Rondawels.

Day 3: Transfer to Kruger National Park, Sunset Safari

1. Balule Nature Reserve
   5h
   After 2-hour driving, you will reach the Safari Lodge in Balule Natural Reserve. At night, the experienced ranger and local tracker will accompany you to enjoy a safari by an open-vehicle. They are very professional and will definitely help you to learn more about wild animals, plants and forests. It is important to find the big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Also, you have the chance to see other creatures. Finally, return to the lodge and enjoy the delicious dinner.

Day 4: Full Day at Kruger National Park (shared vehicle)

1. Kruger National Park
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Since the animals often begin their activities very early, today's safari tour starts immediately after a cup of coffee or tea in the dawn. The ranger and local tracker forms a tight collaborative team whose tracking skills are really admirable. And the car will be close to the animals, so you can have many chances to take photos. After about 3 hour's safari, go back to the lodge for a big breakfast.
   
   Afterwards, you can spend a relaxing time at the swimming pool or follow the ranger to enjoy a bush walk. For a true enthusiast for wild animals and plants, nothing is better than the adventure of having close contact with nature by a bush walk. The guide will lead you to go through the pristine Africa jungle and find the plants and animals you are interested in. The game drive tour in the afternoon is similar to that in yesterday.

Day 5: Sunrise Safari, Fly to Cape Town, Airport pick-up

1. Cape Town
   7h
   After a sunrise game drive, you will be escorted to the airport for the 2.5 hours' flight to Cape Town. After arrival, your private driver will transfer you to the hotel to check in. Cape Town is the mother city of South Africa which boasts the endless wonderful scenery of the Atlantic Ocean. The diverse cultures, delicious food, wines and various spectacular scenery are waiting for you to explore.

Day 6: Cape Town City tour, Table Mountain and Robben Island tour

1. Castle of Good Hope
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Firstly, you will visit the Castle of Good Hope, a fascinating place and you could feel the history come alive.
2. City Hall
   10m · Admission ticket included
   Next goes to the City Hall. The square and the surroundings are also nice for a walk. There is a statue of Nelson Mandela at the entrance.
3. St. George's Cathedral
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Then stop over at St. George's Cathedral, a very imposing stone building amongst the concrete jungle of the city.
4. Bo-kaap
   20m · Admission ticket included
   After that, you will go to the cultural center Bo-kaap, also called Cape Malay quarter, via lush Company Gardens.
5. Table Mountain
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, go sightseeing the top of the world - Table Mountain which is also named as God's Dinning Table. Reputed as one of the World's Seven Natural wonders, it has been the landmark of the city. If weather permits, we will take the cable car to its peak.
6. Robben Island Museum
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Afterwards, we will proceed to Robben Island to see the most notorious jail in the past in South Africa. The first black president and the father of the country Nelson Mandela were prisoned there for 18 years. Used to be the political offender or the guard of the jail, the guides there will explain its history from their own perspectives and memories.

Day 7: Full day private Cape Peninsula tour

1. Duiker Island
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Today's best tours of South Africa is to explore Cape Peninsula. We will sail through the Sea Point, Clifton and Camp's Bay to the Hout Bay for the ship to Duiker Island where thousands of seals inhabit. To protect them, tourists can only view on the boat at a distance and are not allowed to disembark on the island.
2. Cape Point Nature Reserve
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then go to Cape Point Nature Reserve in the south end of the peninsula. It is the home to various small wild animals and boasts abundant plants, animals and beautiful scenery.
3. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After that, we will take the funicular to the lighthouse on the altitude of 286 meters (938 feet), and then wander to the beach. The next stop is Boulders Beach which nearby Simon's Town is one of the habitats of endangered Africa penguins.
4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Finally, head to the world-famous botanical garden of the country Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens via Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. There are about 7,000 species of plants.

Day 8: Full day private Winelands tour

1. Paarl
   1h 30m
   South Africa is famous for the rich white, red, mixed and sparkling wines. Today, we will visit the main wine producing places of South Africa: Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
2. Stellenbosch
   1h 30m
   Stop over Stellenbosch along the way. You can not only learn the production and tasting techniques of wines, but also taste the world-class wines.
3. Franschhoek
   2h
   The last stop of Wineland tour is Franschhoek. Enjoy walking through the Main Road as you are surrounded by mountains and beautiful views

Day 9: Departure from Cape Town, Airport see-off

1. Cape Town
   1h
   Today, you will be escorted to the airport and leave Cape Town.

Pickup details

Your driver guide will meet you at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg.

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required