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Cape Town & Kruger Encompassed
10 days, Cape Town to Johannesburg
Itinerary
Day 1Cape Town
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Transport
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Meet our Cape Town G Adventures representative at the hotel (on Day 1 at approx. 18:00) - please have a look at the information board in the hotel. He/she will go through your trip details, help you with booking optional activities, and be your contact person for the next few days.
Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow
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.
Two Oceans Aquarium
235ZAR per personStay dry while exploring the incredible diversity of marine life that dwells in and around the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Please note this activity is self-guided.
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 Hike
2100ZAR per personHike up one of the world's most recognizable mountains, Table Mountain. Rise early to meet your guide for a transfer to the start of the hike. Wind your way up the mountain, stopping regularly to take in the surrounding views of the city, Atlantic coast, and Table Bay. Take note of the changing vegetation on the mountain - a highlight of this trek. Once reaching the summit there are stunning panoramic views. Make your way down to the base of the mountain via the cable way.
Ascent: 700m (2,297 ft)
Day 2Cape Town
Explore vibrant Cape Town with a local guide, including a visit to the Castle of Good Hope. Continue on to Cape Point and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point
Enjoy a guided orientation tour of vibrant Cape Town. Continue on to Cape Point to enjoy a stunning vista and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time to explore the city; opt to visit the Waterfront complex, which features an aquarium, several shops, and excellent restaurants.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Cape Town
Enjoy a full day at leisure and choose from a variety of optional activities.
There is something for everyone in Cape Town. Visit Robben Island, Table Mountain, or embark on a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch. For the adventurous, opt to go skydiving, abseiling, or, if you're really brave, cage diving for a close encounter with a great white shark. Wonder through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa. Do not miss the wonderful Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and many other museums and theatres.
Your local G Adventures rep will be happy to help you arrange your activities.
Free Time
Enjoy the full day at your leisure in this cosmopolitan and charming city.
Optional Activities - Day 3 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:
BreakfastDay 4Cape Town/Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Meet your CEO and enjoy a traditional South African Braai (barbecue) welcome dinner in the evening.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Johannesburg/Kruger National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Continue on to our tented camp located just outside Kruger National Park.
Today is a long driving day but we will make many stops along the way for sites along the Panorama route.
Panorama Route Scenic Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route. You’ll see magnificent mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, and waterfalls. There will also be stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Kruger National Park
Embark on an early morning wildlife safari drive inside Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle, taking in views of the abundant wildlife. Return to our camp, and enjoy a drink on the deck with views of the watering hole, a popular spot for wildlife to visit. In the afternoon, opt to take another wildlife safari drive or bush walk. Tonight enjoy a delicious South African dinner on the deck or in the boma.
Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.
Free Time
Enjoy the afternoon relaxing on the deck with views of the camp watering hole or enjoy a swim in the pool. Opt to take an optional safari drive or wildlife walk.
Safari Vehicle
Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.
Kruger Area Wildlife Walk
1220ZAR per personEmbark on a bush walk in Kruger National Park with a local guide/ranger. Encounter the wildlife and enjoy an on the ground perspective of this amazing ecosystem.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Kruger National Park/Karongwe Private Game Reserve
In the morning, visit a G Adventures-supported Children’s Day School and Shalati Village, located just outside Kruger National Park. Continue on to a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area, to enjoy open vehicle wildlife safari drives while searching for Africa's famed Big Five.
For the next 2 days, enjoy ranger-led morning and evening wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle in Karongwe Nature Reserve. Search for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo - Africa's famed Big Five. Traversing over the 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) of supreme African bushveld, Karongwe Private Game Reserve is home to many creatures, and our safari drives provide several opportunities for wildlife viewing.
We use various accommodations within the reserve based on availability. During your time here, the group will either stay in lodge rooms or very comfortable permanent tents - both of equal quality and with similar amenities.
Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and Shangaan trackers who will share their vast experience of the African Bush.
On some occasions, we may need to change accommodation or even use a different private reserve, if space is unavailable. In such a case, be assured we will choose other Lodges or comfort camps within the Greater Kruger area of equal quality.
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into a safari 4x4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters. Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and local expert trackers; both will share their vast experience of the African bush.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 8Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Enjoy an early morning wildlife safari drive, followed by brunch and free time at the Lodge. In the afternoon, indulge in high tea before an evening wildlife safari drive. In the evenings enjoy a sundowner (drink) while the sun sets over the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.
Example of your Day 5::
Early morning wake up call (around 5am), coffee/tea & rusks on the deck before the morning open vehicle wildlife safari drive (approx 3 hours) starts. Return to the Lodge for brunch followed by some leisure time. Enjoy the deck, walk around the grounds and gardens, or just relax. Around 14:30, enjoy high tea (light lunch and cakes) before you hop on your late afternoon/ evening open safari vehicle wildlife safari drive. Return, freshen up, and meet for pre-dinner drinks and dinner.
Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into a safari 4x4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters. Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and local expert trackers; both will share their vast experience of the African bush.
Free Time
Relax and enjoy some down time in between wildlife safari drives.
Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into a safari 4x4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters. Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and local expert trackers; both will share their vast experience of the African bush.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
After one last safari wildlife safari drive, head back to the city. In the evening, enjoy an Afrikaans dinner at our local guest house.
Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Jump into a safari 4x4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters. Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and local expert trackers; both will share their vast experience of the African bush.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 10Johannesburg
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.