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Cape, Rails & Kruger Quest
7 days, Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Stretched across nearly 2.5 million hectares of wild South African frontier and home to over 600 species of mammals and birds, Kruger National Park is massive by any measure. Designed for travellers who don’t have a ton of time, this 7-day trip devotes the, ahem, lion’s share of its length to exploring South Africa’s most treasured wildlife reserve with a few bonus experiences mixed in along the way. Get treated to a traditional family meal in Cape Town, take the train to Johannesburg with the locals, track the Big Five on a wildlife safari drive in Kruger, and visit Soweto and a G Adventures-supported project, too. One week now, memories forever.
7 days
Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Trip Code: DSKQ
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Rail
Get closer to the big cities, isolated communities, and stunning landscapes of the world's greatest destinations via train-based adventures on iconic rail routes.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cape Town
Enjoy a full day in Cape Town with options to visit Robben Island or Table Mountain. Choose to explore Cape Point or embark on a wine tour around Stellenbosch. In the evening, experience an authentic meal in a local home in a nearby township.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Cape Town/Johannesburg
Board the Shosholoza Meyl train at Cape Town station. Enjoy the day with your travel companions playing cards, meeting the locals, and checking out the dining car. Drift to sleep to the rhythm of the train. Wake up and opt for a tasty breakfast on board.
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BreakfastDay 4Johannesburg
Scheduled arrival into Johannesburg is noon (this train is often late however). Enjoy a tour of the surrounding area.
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LunchDay 5Johannesburg/Manyeleti
Take the Panorama Route into the Kruger National Park area. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance experience in Shalati.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Manyeleti
Visit the G Adventures-supported G Hope Africa preschool before an afternoon wildlife safari drive in Kruger NP (own vehicle). Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo—Africa's famed Big Five.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Manyeleti/Johannesburg
Drive back to Johannesburg. Tour ends on arrival at the airport.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Hope Africa Children's Day School, Manyeleti
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Cape Town orientation walk
- Shosholoza Meyl train experience
- Traditional meal in a local home
- Panorama Route drive
- Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive (full-day)
- Traditional dance experience
- G Adventures-supported G Hope Africa preschool visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (2 nts), Guest House (1 nt) sleeper train (1 nt, multi-share mixed gender), lodges (2 nts).
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van/bus, 4x4 safari vehicles, sleeper train
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.