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Cape & Kruger Explorer
South Africa in 11 Days, 8 Nights in Destination
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Our classic tour of South Africa, including wildlife spotting in Kruger and the chance to explore Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Trip Highlights
- Blyde River Canyon
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Kruger National Park
- Pretoria
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until March 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $370
Add up to 4 nights to your stay
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charm included
superior from + $600
private charm from + $800
luxury from + $900
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charm
From $1,599
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superior
From $2,199
private charm
From $2,399
luxury
From $2,499
Accommodation: 8 Nights
Day 2 to 3
Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
Location
Johannesburg
Category
Nights
1
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport, Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport, Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo
Itinerary
Land in Johannesburg and admire its mixture of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you embark on game drives in the Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town, explore the Cape of Good Hope and discover the beauty of the Cape Peninsula on an unforgettable journey through the most iconic destinations of this diverse nation.
Arrival at your US departure airport ready to check in for a flight * to Johannesburg. Night on board.
* If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it is a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process! (Only one optional activity package can be booked)
Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.
Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Garden Court O.R. Tambo I... or similar
1067 Reviews
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Activities
Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions
Light
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Adventure Package of 3 Excursions
Challenging
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes! * Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight. stay in Kruger region.
* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ingwenyama Conference & S... or similar
258 Reviews
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Activities
Blyde River Canyon Highlights
Moderate
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Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger region.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ingwenyama Conference & S... or similar
258 Reviews
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Activities
Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park* to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger region.
* Optional Kruger National Park Day Trip: Set off to the wilds of Kruger for your chance to spot the famous Big Five. Enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. An unforgettable day in the wilds of Southern Africa. Packed lunch included. (This excursion is included in our Adventure Package of 3 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ingwenyama Conference & S... or similar
258 Reviews
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Activities
Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government*. Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar
516 Reviews
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Activities
Union Buildings Visit in Pretoria
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop-on hop-off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar
516 Reviews
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Activities
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Table Mountain
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion*, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine Tasting: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting and a cellar tour. (This excursion is included in our Gastronomic Package of 4 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar
516 Reviews
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Activities
Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula*, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies! Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Protea Hotel Cape Town Se... or similar
516 Reviews
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Activities
Cape Peninsula Full-Day Excursion
Moderate
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Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Arrive in the US and end your trip.
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The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Johannesburg, Cape Town - US.
- Flights: Johannesburg - Cape Town. *more information
- 8 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels. **more informationSee hotels included
- 8 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- This is not a fully guided tour. You will be accompanied by a guide during the Kruger National Park safari only and during any optional excursions if you choose to take them.
- Safari in Kruger National Park with an English-speaking guide.
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Important: The airport transfer on departure is not included when adding additional nights to the itinerary. If required, a departure airport transfer can be added for an additional cost.
* Documentation of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
** White River: Family rooms are available only in the Karula Hotel in White River.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process!
Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion. This optional excursion package requires a minimum of 4 participants in order for it to operate. If there are not enough participants, the optional excursion will be cancelled and you will be refunded for it when you return from your trip.
Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion. Children are not allowed to do the Adventure package.
Please Note on optional excursions and packages: before selecting optional excursions, please check the inclusions of the optional excursion packages to ensure you are not selecting an excursion already included in your chosen package.
Please note:
* The Winelands visit cannot be combined with the Adventure Package due to an overlap of activities.
* The Full-Day Peninsula Excursion cannot be combined with the Gastronomic or Adventure packages due to an overlap of activities.
* Only one optional activity can be selected per day.
* You must choose between either the Gastronomic Package or the Adventure Package. It is not possible to do both.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum validity 30 days. Two blank consecutive pages per entry. For more information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthAfrica.html
Visa
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Currency
South African Rand
Language
Afrikaans, English, Swazi, Tsonga, Xhosa.
Electricity
230 V 50 Hz
Health
Vaccinations against Tetanus and Hepatitis are recommended. Please consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.
Time zone
UTC+ 02:00
Other useful information
South Africa is known as the
Tourist Office website
https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Children: 3 - 11. Babies: 0 - 2.
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The accommodations were first-rate, flight was one of the most comfortable long-distance economy flights I have been on. We were taken to many beautiful places with breathtaking landscapes and an array of flora and fauna. There was the perfect amount of structured and unstructured time allotted.
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