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- Explore the best of the rugged costal city of Cape Town, and go on a safari adventure in Kruger during your 8-night road trip adventure.
- Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain to admire the magnificent views, discover pristine beaches that meet the Atlantic, and visit cultural sites from first-rate museums to botanical gardens.
- Enjoy the incredible opportunity to see the Big Five on safari in Kruger, and finish off your stay with a tour of Johannesburg and Soweto!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover the best of South Africa on an 8-night road trip through vibrant cities, and areas of incredible natural splendour. Start your trip in Cape Town, take a cable car ride up Table Mountain, and visit beaches and botanical gardens.
Head to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch for an insight into the past at first-rate museums, and observe the Big Five on safari in Kruger! Finish your tour with a tour of lively Johannesburg and Soweto!
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Days 2 to 4: Cape Town
Days 5 to 7: Kruger Park
Day 8 to 9: Johannesburg
Day 9: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1 to 4: Cape Town
DAY 1: CAPE TOWN
Arrival in Cape Town and welcome at Cape Town Airport. The guide will give you your travel documents, including a prepaid phone card. They'll review the itinerary, answer any questions, and you'll collect your rental car.
Drive to Cape Town and explore the city. Admire Edwardian, Victorian and Cape Dutch architecture, cobbled streets, and the Islamic-style Malay Quarter.
Included Excursion to Table Mountain:
Travel up Table Mountain by cable car for a magnificent view of the city, port and bay (subject to weather conditions when the mountain is not covered by clouds or fog).
Overnight at Hollow On The Square Hotel 4* (or similar) in Standard room, with breakfast.
DAY 2: CAPE TOWN - THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE PENINSULA
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested Excursions:
- Boat Tour to Duiker Island
- Cape of Good Hope National Park
- Boulders Beach
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Travel along the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to reach Hout Bay, a small fishing port set in a picturesque fjord.
You may wish to take a boat trip to see Duiker Island, with its rugged landscape and seal colony, or visit the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve.
You can visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of penguins, and the Kirstenbosch Botanical garden is highly recommended.
Overnight at Hollow On The Square Hotel 4* (or similar) in Standard room, with breakfast.
DAY 3: CAPE - HERMANUS REGION
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested excursions:
- Discover Hermanus Cliff Path
Renowned in season (July to October) for whales migrating, the coastal landscapes are among the most beautiful in the country!
Take an easy walk on the Cliff Path, a 10k+ km trail that runs along the cliff from the new Westcliff Harbour to Grotto Beach. Please note that the area between Blow Hole and Kraal Rock is a protected marine reserve.
Overnight at Hollow On The Square Hotel 4* (or similar) in Standard room, with breakfast.
DAY 4: CAPE TOWN
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.
Suggested excursions:
- Franschhoek Tour with Museum and Memorial
- Stellenbosch Orientation Tour
- Stellenbosch Museum
Travel to the wine-growing village Franschhoek, nestled between the mountains, and renowned worldwide for its excellent wines. Considered the food and wine capital of South Africa, the streets are lined with many cafés and excellent restaurants. Explore the art galleries, organic markets, boutiques and renowned restaurants.
Visit the small town of Stellenbosch, an important university town with a European atmosphere. You may wish to see the Stellenbosch Museum, with its restored historic houses and gardens.
Overnight at Hollow On The Square Hotel 4* (or similar) in Standard room, with breakfast.
Day 5 to 7: Cape Town, Kruger & Makalali
DAY 5: CAPE TOWN TO KRUGER
Breakfast at the hotel. Return your rental vehicle at Cape Town Airport. Check-in for your flight to Kruger (economy class), and when you arrive at Kruger Airport, pick up your new rental car and drive to Kruger Park.
Spend as much time as possible in Kruger National Park for an incredible wildlife-watching experience (before dusk only - travelling in the park at night is prohibited).
Breakfast and lunch are available at one of the many 'rest camps' inside the park or, if you don't want to stop, you can ask your hotel to prepare a snack for you to take away. Open vehicle game drives can be booked locally.
Overnight at Casa Do Sol Hotel 4* in a Standard room with breakfast.
DAY 6: KRUGER
Breakfast at the hotel
Suggested excursion:
- South Kruger Safari (full day aboard your vehicle)
Kruger National Park is one of Africa's largest game reserves, home to a vast array of species including the 'Big Five' - lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. There are 147 species of mammals and more than 517 species of birds. Spotting an animal in the Kruger Park takes luck, but makes for an even more exhilarating safari!
The coach safari gives guests a great vantage point overlooking the dense vegetation of the park. Perhaps you'll spot one of the 1,000 leopards in this huge reserve!
Overnight at Casa Do Sol Hotel 4* in a Standard room with breakfast.
DAY 7: KRUGER - MAKALALI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Suggested excursion:
- Blyde River Canyon and Potholes
Explore this 26km-long gorge carved into the rocky landscape and marvel at its depth.
Included Afternoon 4x4 Safari Excursion.
Arrive at Makalali, a fenced reserve of 22,000 hectares, located west of Kruger National Park. The various activities on offer include exploring the reserve in a 4x4, walking safaris, and sleeping under the stars. Lunch included.
Overnight and dinner at Makalali Main Lodge 4*, Private Reserve in Standard room.
Day 8 to 9: Makalali & Johannesburg
DAY 8: MAKALAI - JOHANNESBURG
Morning safari in 4X4 vehicle. Breakfast. Travel to Johannesburg.
Suggested excursion:
- Dullstroom
Visit Dullstroom, a historic village known for its trout fishing and its antique shops.
Overnight at Hyde Park Guest House 5*, Standard room, with breakfast.
DAY 9: JOHANNESBURG - DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time before departure.
Included Johannesburg and Soweto Excursion (Half-day, group tour)
Discover the vibrant Johannesburg centre and the Newtown district, showcasing street art and urban renewal. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, named after a 12-year-old boy who was shot by the police during the student riots of 1976. Opened in 2002, the museum traces the events that led to the riots and, according to some historians, the beginning of the collapse of apartheid.
Return your rental vehicle at O.R. Tambo Airport.
Check in for your return flight.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms in the following 4* or 5* hotels and lodges (or similar), chosen for your comfort and convenience:
- Cape Town: Hollow On The Square 4*
- Kruger: Casa Do Sol 4*
- Kruger (Makalali): Makalali Main Lodge 4*
- Johannesburg: Hyde Park Guest House 5*
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay, with Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at Makalali Main Lodge 4*.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Transfers are not included with this offer.
Car Hire:
For the freedom to explore your destination at your own pace, make the most of included car hire with your booking. Please note you cannot be guaranteed a specific make of car within a certain group. The lead name on the booking will be confirmed as the named driver. The named driver must present a credit card in their name when collecting the car (credit cards in other names will not be accepted). The named driver must also present a full valid driving licence on the collection of the vehicle and in some cases, a credit card or cash deposit will be required. Please ensure that you check your car hire documents carefully once received as this will advise if there are any taxes/charges to be paid locally as well as potential mileage restrictions. Other fees may be applicable in addition to the cost of your car rental for any additional products added to your car rental. Important information about offers without a flight:
To ensure that your rental car is available upon arrival, please notify us of your flight schedules within 48 hours of making your reservation by filling out the relevant form in your member account. Without this information, your car may not be available on time.
Your Destinations —
Cape Town
Cape Town is renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Situated at the base of Table Mountain, it is the capital city of the Western Cape. Whether you are looking for history, natural beauty or a cosmopolitan lifestyle, the 'Mother City' has it all. There is such a diversity of attractions and activities you will not be disappointed with your city experience.
Offering fantastic views of the city, Table Mountain dominates the skyline. For natural surroundings there are gardens, beaches and vineyards all close by. Cape Town is steeped in history and many of the museums and monuments have much to tell. For a cosmopolitan and lively experience, visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and craft markets.
Kruger National Park
Home to all of South Africa's iconic wild animals, including the big five, the Kruger National Park is one of the best destinations to see wildlife. The park extends across nearly two million hectares and offers a range in landscapes from the granite hills of the South and the Lembombo mountains and savannah of the East and the tropical forests of the North.
Beyond biodiversity, the Kruger National Park has many historical and archaeological sites. The park was created in a bid to protect South Africa's wildlife and holds the stories of many cultures and explorers. One of the park's best features is its accessibility, and it's easy to navigate the vast network of roads. There are many ways to explore the wonders of the Kruger Park, from self-driving tours to private safaris. Adventure into a world of wildlife and incredible nature when you visit the Kruger National Park.
