South Africa in 14 days - Kruger, Cape & Garden Route - Superior

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An unforgettable journey through South Africa! Touch down in vibrant Johannesburg, spot the Big 5 on safari in Kruger National Park, fall in love with cosmopolitan Cape Town and take in the views from the top of Table Mountain! Travel along the scenic Garden Route to discover the rural charms of Oudtshoorn, the natural beauty of Knysna and the creative atmosp...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Blyde River Canyon
    • Cape Town
    • Johannesburg
    • Kruger National Park
    • Port Elizabeth
    • Pretoria

What's this trip about?

    An unforgettable journey through South Africa! Touch down in vibrant Johannesburg, spot the Big 5 on safari in Kruger National Park, fall in love with cosmopolitan Cape Town and take in the views from the top of Table Mountain! Travel along the scenic Garden Route to discover the rural charms of Oudtshoorn, the natural beauty of Knysna and the creative atmosphere of Port Elizabeth.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Knysna
  • Kruger National Park
  • Oudtshoorn
  • Table Mountain

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Johannesburg, Johannesburg - US.
    • Domestic flights: Johannesburg - Cape Town, Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg . *
    • 13 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
    • 13 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Safari in Kruger National Park with an English-speaking guide.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive 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.

Day 2: Johannesburg

Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, perhaps exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Why not get stuck into Jo-burg's food scene, with its pop-up eateries, trendy bars and restaurants? Furthermore, the city is a real cultural hub and a great place to catch live music performances! Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

Day 3: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most impressive wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as the Blyde River Canyo...

Day 4: Kruger National Park

Adventure awaits as you set off on a full-day 4x4 game drive in Kruger National Park. Begin the day with an early morning safari in the southern area of the game reserve with breakfast on the go. This game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned...

Day 5: Kruger National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River area. If you'd prefer to get back out on safari, we recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-...

Day 6: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town

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 To...

Day 7: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know Cape Town today with a hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket! South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture and architecture and is surrounded by jaw-dropping natural landscapes. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you can visit...

Day 8: Cape Town

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. * Option...

Day 9: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to discover 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-Da...

Day 10: Cape Town - Oudtshoorn

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Cape Town behind as set off for the rural landscapes of the Western Cape. You're headed for Oudtshoorn, one of the most important towns in the scenic Little Karoo Valley. Founded in 1847, the city lies between the Swartberg Mountains in t...

Day 11: Oudtshoorn - Knysna

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the sleepy town of Oudtshoorn behind as you head east, driving down the incredible Outeniqua Pass, which offers stunning views of the beautiful scenery of the Western Cape including deep gorges, ravines and high cliffs. You're headed for ...

Day 12: Knysna

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a day at your leisure in Knysna. Why not enjoy a stroll along the waterfront to find a nice spot for lunch or pay a visit to the attractions on Leisure Island? We recommend an optional excursion to the Featherbed Nature Reserve to explore ...

Day 13: Knysna - Port Elizabeth

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Knysna this morning as you depart for Tsitsikamma National Park, famed for its ancient forests, tranquil rivers and pristine stretches of coastline. Part of the wider Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma includes a marine reserve that ...

Day 14: Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bid farewell to the beautiful Cape coastline as you transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to Johannesburg. Arrive, get settled at the hotel and enjoy your final moments in South Africa at your leisure, perhaps shopping for souvenirs or making the most of the city's vibrant nightlife. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

Day 15: Johannesburg - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel.* Sadly, it's time to bring your journey through this beautiful country to an end. 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.

Day 16: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Price per day$236
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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13 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.,

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13 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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