Kruger to Cape Explored

Kruger to Cape Explored

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Kruger to Cape Explored

15 Days Starting in Johannesburg, South Africa and ending in Cape Town, South Africa

Visiting: Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, Blyde River Canyon, Greater Kruger National Park, Gqeberha, Knysna, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Cape Peninsula

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

2376

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 28

Physical rating:

Level1

Age range:

12-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $5878

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Kruger to Cape Explored" tour, a captivating adventure through South Africa's most iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. Begin your exploration in Johannesburg, where you'll delve into the country's rich history at the Apartheid Museum. Traverse the breathtaking Panorama Route, marvel at the majestic Blyde River Canyon, and seek the "Big 5" in the renowned Kruger National Park. Experience the charm of the Garden Route, crossing the Storms River suspension bridge and discovering the vibrant town of Knysna. Delight in the culinary and viticultural delights of the Cape Winelands, and ascend Table Mountain for panoramic views of Cape Town. This tour promises a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and stunning natural beauty, offering an immersive South African adventure. Enjoy comfortable 4-star accommodations and guided tours, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience.

Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of the Panorama Route.

  • Seek the renowned "Big 5" in Kruger National Park.

  • Dare to cross the Storms River suspension Bridge.

  • Feed an Ostrich in Oudtshoorn.

  • Taste exceptional wines in picturesque surroundings.

  • Ascend Table Mountain for breathtaking views.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Johannesburg

Location: Johannesburg

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3: Mpumalanga

Location: Mpumalanga

Accommodation Name: game lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the morning at the Apartheid Museum, learning about South Africa's struggle for freedom, human rights and equality and the resilience and determination of those who fought for it. Depart the city for the magnificent Mpumalanga province, ending up among the spectacular panoramas of the Drakensberg Mountains. Here, you are at the gateway of the famous Kruger National Park. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 4: Panorama Route

Location: Blyde River Canyon

Accommodation Name: game lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will experience the highlights of the Panorama Route around the town of Graskop. Ride the Graskop Gorge Lift for glorious views over the forest canopy. Head on to the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third largest canyon, to the viewpoint known as God’s Window and the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, rock formations formed by centuries of swirling sand and rocks in the river. Continue to the Three Rondavels, named for their resemblances to traditional African huts. Check in to your private game lodge and, as the sun sets, set out on a dusk safari to spot wildlife.

Day 5: Greater Kruger National Park

Location: Greater Kruger National Park

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will spend the next two days among the wilderness of one of the largest and oldest game reserves on the African continent. Greater Kruger National Park protects an extraordinary wealth of wildlife, including the infamous Big Five, and a diverse range of habitats. You'll head out on safari in open 4x4 vehicles twice a day, at dawn and in the late afternoon, to maximise your chances of spotting some wonderful creatures, the rest of the time spent at leisure at the game lodge.

Day 6: Safari Greater Kruger National Park

Location: Greater Kruger National Park

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A safari in the Greater Kruger National Park is an unparalleled adventure for wildlife enthusiasts. This vast and biodiverse region offers the chance to encounter the iconic Big Five and a plethora of other magnificent creatures. With an expert guide leading game drives and walking safaris, you can explore the wilderness up close, gaining insights into the intricate ecosystems that thrive here.

Day 7: Fly To Gqeberha

Location: Gqeberha

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer back to Johannesburg and fly to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). On arrival, transfer to your hotel in time for dinner.

Day 8: Garden Route

Location: Knysna

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Gqeberha, stopping off at the Oudebosch Protea Farm to learn more about South Africa’s national flower. Continue to Tsitsikamma National Park, a beautiful stretch of wild coastline, where you can explore the untouched forest and cross the Storms River Mouth on the picturesque suspension bridge. The journey ends at Knysna, called the 'jewel of the Garden Route', a charming town set between the Knysna Heads on a beautiful lagoon

Day 9: Discover Knysna

Location: Knysna

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today will be spent on the Featherbed Eco Experience, an adventure through the beauty of Knysna. It begins with a scenic boat cruise across the lagoon, followed by a guided tractor ride up to the top of the western head, part of the Featherbed nature reserve, for panoramic views. There’ll then be a nature walk through the coastal forests to learn more about the region’s unique flora and fauna, finishing off with a delicious lunch among nature. Go on to travel to Oudtshoorn before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10: Oudtshoorn To Cape Town

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Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore Oudtshoorn, famous for its ostriches. While here you’ll visit the fascinating Cango Caves for a walk through the magnificent underground chambers, and an ostrich farm where you’ll take a tractor tour to meet the resident birds and dine on ostrich delicacies for lunch. Continue to Cape Town, passing through plenty of breathtaking scenery as you go.

Day 11: Cape Town

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Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today begins with an orientation tour, delving into the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Drive past the Castle of Good Hope, Company Gardens and Houses of Parliament before stopping for lunch at Bo-Kaap Kombuis where you’ll have a cooking demonstration before dining on authentic Cape Malay cuisine. Then, ascend Cape Town’s most iconic landmark, Table Mountain via the cableway for amazing views over the city, along the coast and out to sea.

Day 12: The Winelands

Location: Cape Winelands

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

From Cape Town, embark on a tour of the renowned Cape Winelands, a region that is an absolute feast for the senses. Starting in Stellenbosch, tour the town before continuing to Franschhoek, where you’ll learn about the art of winemaking, taste some of their exquisite vintages and enjoy lunch with views over the valley. Return to Cape Town and sit down to a final night dinner at Gold Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy an immersive and authentic African experience.

Day 13: Cape Peninsula

Location: Cape Peninsula

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with an ocean safari around the Cape Peninsula’s islands, spotting lazing seals, a huge variety of seabirds and dramatic coastal landscapes. Then take a spectacular drive along Chapman’s Peak, a coastal road that hugs the mountains and gives sweeping views of the Atlantic. Head to Cape Point and look out over the meeting of the waters of the Indian and Atlantic oceans from the historic Cape Point Lighthouse. The final stop of the day is Boulders Beach where you can wander walkways that pass through a colony of delightful African penguins.

Day 14 - 15 : Days 14-15: Depart Cape Town

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Location: Cape Town

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning is at leisure in Cape Town, with time to shop or explore, before transferring to the airport in the afternoon. Board your overnight flight back to the UK, arriving home the following day.

What's Included

  • Domestic Transportation

    All domestic transportation is included.

  • Touring with Guides

    Touring with guides and entrance fees are included.

  • Transfers

    Transportation includes transfers from O.R. Tambo International Airport to the hotel, flights from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, and various transfers between locations throughout the tour.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and optional activities are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from South Africa are not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes transfers from O.R. Tambo International Airport to the hotel, flights from Johannesburg to Gqeberha, and various transfers between locations throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Stay at the luxurious DaVinci Hotel and Suites in Sandton, enjoy the scenic Angels View Graskop, and experience the charm of Shiduli Private Game Lodge. Relax at The Paxton with views of Algoa Bay, and unwind at Protea by Marriott Hotel Knysna Quays. Discover the tranquil Protea by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate and the historic Portswood Hotel near the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Experiences

Cape Winelands

Enjoy a sensory journey through scenic vineyards, with diverse wine varieties, knowledgeable guides, and tasteful food pairings. Visiting the tasting rooms and cellars offers a chance to appreciate the region's rich winemaking heritage.


Bo-Kaap Malay cooking experience

Bo-Kaap Malay cooking is a fusion cuisine from Cape Town's Cape Malay community, that features aromatic spices and dishes like bobotie, bredie, and curries.


Graskop Gorge Lift

Enjoy a thrilling ride in this glass-fronted elevator that descends into the gorge, offering stunning panoramic views of the natural surroundings, including forests and a waterfall.


Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in the Greater Kruger National Park?

    In the Greater Kruger National Park, you can expect to see a diverse range of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants, and Cape buffalo. The park is one of the largest and oldest game reserves in Africa, offering a rich variety of habitats and wildlife.

  • What activities are included in the visit to the Panorama Route?

    During the visit to the Panorama Route, you will experience highlights such as riding the Graskop Gorge Lift for views over the forest canopy, visiting the Blyde River Canyon, exploring the viewpoint known as God's Window, and seeing the Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.

  • What is the Featherbed Eco Experience in Knysna?

    The Featherbed Eco Experience in Knysna includes a scenic boat cruise across the lagoon, a guided tractor ride to the top of the western head for panoramic views, a nature walk through coastal forests, and a lunch among nature.

  • What can I expect during the Cape Winelands tour?

    During the Cape Winelands tour, you will visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, learn about the art of winemaking, taste exquisite wines, and enjoy lunch with views over the valley. The tour offers a sensory journey through scenic vineyards with knowledgeable guides.

  • What is included in the Bo-Kaap Malay cooking experience?

    The Bo-Kaap Malay cooking experience includes a cooking demonstration and dining on authentic Cape Malay cuisine. This experience highlights the fusion cuisine from Cape Town's Cape Malay community, featuring aromatic spices and dishes like bobotie, bredie, and curries.

  • What is the significance of the Graskop Gorge Lift?

    The Graskop Gorge Lift is a thrilling glass-fronted elevator that descends into the gorge, offering stunning panoramic views of the natural surroundings, including forests and a waterfall. It is one of the highlights of the Panorama Route.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.

  • Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?

    Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.

  • What is 'Happy to Share'?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.

  • Do you allow children on your tours?

    We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.

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