From City Streets to Savannah Retreats: A South African Journey

Get to know South Africa's major cities and spectacular wildlife on this 9-night adventure! Visit Cape Town, Kruger National Park, and Johannesburg - and enjoy guided tours in each place! You'll see stunning coastlines, get up close to prides of lions, and learn about South Africa's tumultuous past as you explore this diverse and fascinating country.

Great Ways to Explore

Get to know Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, on three exciting tours!
Watch the colony of African penguins waddle on the sands of Boulders Beach and hear their unique calls.
Taste a Pinotage or Shiraz on a full-day tour of South Africa's undiscovered Winelands region.
Get up close to lions, elephants, and rhinos at the famous Kruger National Park (but not too close!).
Understand South Africa's troubled past and hopeful future at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

Plan Your Dream Trip

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cape Town

Day 2

Cape Peninsula Tour

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Full-day guided tour of the Cape Peninsula
Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
Stop at Boulders Beach to see African penguins
Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak
Return to the hotel in the evening

Day 3

Winelands Tour

Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel
Full-day guided tour of the Winelands
Explore Stellenbosch and Paarl
Wine tasting at renowned estates
Lunch in a picturesque vineyard (own expense)
Return to hotel in the evening

Day 4

Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel
Half-day guided tour of Cape Town
Visit Table Mountain (weather permitting)
Explore the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood
Walk through Company’s Garden and the historic city center
Free afternoon for personal exploration or shopping

Day 5

Cape Town to Kruger National Park

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Cape Town Airport for flight to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Transfer to Thornybush Game Reserve, Shimungwe lodge, or similar
Check-in and enjoy lunch
Afternoon safari drive in the reserve
Dinner at the lodge

Day 6-7

Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park)

Day 8

Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

Breakfast at the lodge
Final morning game drive
Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for flight to Johannesburg (JNB)
Transfer to Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch
Check-in and explore the vibrant Melrose Arch area

Day 9

Journey to Freedom Tour in Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel
Full-day guided "Journey to Freedom" tour
Visit the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, and Vilakazi Street
Explore Nelson Mandela's house and Hector Pieterson Museum
Return to the hotel in the evening

Day 10

Departure from Johannesburg

Note: This itinerary is customizable based on your preferences and may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or availability. Please confirm all details with your travel agent or tour operator before finalizing your trip.

Inclusions

Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
4 nights in Cape Town at the Cape Town at the Cape Heritage Hotel, or similar, or similar
All airport transfers
Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
Winelands Tour (full-day)
Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
3 nights in the Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) at the Shimungwe lodge, or similar
Twice daily safari drives
One-way economy class flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB)
2 nights in Johannesburg at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch, or similar
Journey to Freedom Tour (full-day)
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner daily

Please note: Administration fee and one-way drop-off fee totaling approx. $95.00 per car is additional and must be paid in destination Don’t want to drive? Upgrade this package to include transfers between hotels!