7 Days: Cape Town, Greater Kruger Park

Tour overview:

From the sophisticated charms of Cape Town to the wild open spaces of Kruger National Park, you’ll see the dynamic forces that make South Africa one of the most exciting vacation destinations on the planet. See the highlights of Cape Town on the half day city tour. Choose from several optional tours or just relax. Then an exciting safari awaits you – game viewing in open safari vehicles by day and at night and on guided bush walks. Simply South Africa at it’s finest!

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

Arrive to Cape Town, South Africa, where you are met and escorted to your hotel.

Day 2 - Cape Town – City Sightseeing

You will be collected from your hotel at 8:15am for the half day city tour of Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City”. Sense the depth of history as guests drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit of the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, guests can walk around the Grand Parade square which has its historical significance. Hear of the brief history of District Six en route to a visit at the Company Gardens where we walk through the landscaped gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as guests will move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colors of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Trace the moves of a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girls dream stone with a visit to a diamond cutting factory. After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, we will drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay as we make our way to Table Mountain where there is the option of either admiring the views from the lower cable station or purchasing a ticket (for own account) to reach the summit. After delighting in this photo opportunity, return to the hotel or stay on top of the mountain and find your way back to your hotel. (B)

Day 3 - Cape Town

Your time is at leisure to choose from a host of activities. Optional half and full day tours include the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, Cultural Cape Town or Robben Island. You can also spend time exploring the shops and restaurants at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. (B)

Day 4 - Cape Town

Your time is at leisure to choose from a host of activities. Optional half and full day tours include the Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, Cultural Cape Town or Robben Island. You can also spend time exploring the shops and restaurants at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. (B)

Day 5 - Cape Town / Kruger Safari

Fly to the Greater Kruger Park area and transfer to your safari lodge. This afternoon, enjoy an open-vehicle game drive followed by dinner under the stars in a traditional African boma. (BLD)

Day 6 - Kruger Safari

Enjoy a full day in the Greater Kruger Park area. Explore the reserve on early morning and afternoon/ evening open-vehicle game drives as well as mid-morning bush walks. Roam the reserve in open 4WD vehicles in search of elephant, leopard, cheetah, kudu, giraffe, Cape buffalo and other species. (BLD)

Day 7 - Kruger Safari / Depart Johannesburg

After the morning game drive, return flight to Johannesburg. Connect with your departure flight. (B)