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Cape, Rails & Kruger Quest
7 days, Cape Town to Johannesburg
Itinerary
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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.
Free Time
There's so much to see and do in cosmopolitan Cape Town; don't waste a minute.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Robben Island Visit
550ZAR per personTake a ferry ride over to Robben Island for a tour into a dark side of South Africa's history. Visit the maximum security prison and see the cell where Nobel Laureate and former Prime Minister Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. Robben Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Due to high demand, it is recommended that travellers book this tour one month in advance.
Stellenbosch Wine Tour and Tasting
800ZAR per personEnjoy a full day excursion to the picturesque Stellenbosch area, visiting some of the famed wineries and vineyards. Taste some of the best of South Africa's wines. Cheers!
Table Mountain Cable Car
420ZAR per personTake the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park. The operation of the cable car is weather dependent. This activity is self-guided.
Please note that the cable car is closed every year for a 2 week period between July and August for annual maintenance.
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.
Please note that bedding can be rented for a small fee (ZAR60 per person, approximately USD5) in the 4-bed sleeper compartments and may be mixed gender.
Overnight Train (beds)
This train is often delayed arriving to Johannesburg.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Johannesburg
Scheduled arrival into Johannesburg is noon (this train is often late however). Enjoy a tour of the surrounding area.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
LunchDay 5Johannesburg/Manyeleti
Take the Panorama Route into the Kruger National Park area. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dance experience in Shalati.
Take the scenic route between Johannesburg and Shalati, in the Greater Kruger Area.
Later, enjoy a traditional dance on the lodge grounds, learning more about the local culture. Opt to go for a swim or sit by a fire in the evening.
Private Vehicle
Enjoy sights along the Panorama Route en route to the Greater Kruger Area.
Traditional Dance Experience
Enjoy a performance by the locals in the Shalati area and learn more about their traditional dance and culture.
Meals included:
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.
Enjoy visiting the G Adventures-supported preschool in Shalati. Meet the kids and learn more about how the project is contributing positively to this small community. With free time, opt for a wildlife safari drive in Manyeleti Reserve in an open safari vehicle. In the afternoon, head out in our touring vehicle to Kruger NP to try to spot Africa's famous animals in the wild.
Your G for Good Moment: Hope Africa Children's Day School
Learn how G Adventures supports accessible early childhood education in South Africa through the Hope Africa Children’s Day School. This school provides education for over 80 children under the age of five. The parents of the children are mostly rangers and lodge staff in the Kruger area. This school provides families with access to safe childcare during the day, so they can rest assured while being employed in the tourism industry. The preschool also provides two meals a day for each student. A past G Adventures’ traveller who visited the school helped raise much needed funds to have a water line, borehole, and tank installed. Thanks to her efforts, the school and community have access to water.
Free Time
Don't waste a minute— get exploring.
Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Manyeleti Wildlife Safari Drive
990ZAR per personVisit the Manyeleti Game Reserve on a safari. Located right next to Kruger National Park, Manyeleti boasts the same fantastic wildlife as its neighbour.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Manyeleti/Johannesburg
Drive back to Johannesburg. Tour ends on arrival at the airport.
Travel to Johannesburg where the tour ends on arrival at the airport. All onward travel can be booked after 5pm.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.