Nine days in South Africa takes you from the dramatic Table Mountain above Cape Town along the whale-watching Garden Route coast and through the winelands of Stellenbosch before flying east to Kruger National Park for a Big Five safari. It is one of the most diverse trips on earth - ocean, mountains, wine, and wild animals all in under two weeks.
Nine days in South Africa takes you from the dramatic Table Mountain above Cape Town along the whale-watching Garden Route coast and through the winelands of Stellenbosch before flying east to Kruger National Park for a Big Five safari. It is one of the most diverse trips on earth - ocean, mountains, wine, and wild animals all in under two weeks.
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at the V and A Waterfront, the historic harbour with restaurants, markets, and views of Table Mountain. Walk up Signal Hill at dusk for a free panoramic sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and the city bowl. Overnight Cape Town.
Morning cable car ride up Table Mountain for 360-degree views over Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, and both oceans. Walk some of the mountain paths before cabling back down. Afternoon at the fashionable Camps Bay Beach backed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Sunset drinks at Clifton Beach. Overnight Cape Town.
Full day drive down the Cape Peninsula along the Atlantic coast. Stop at Chapman's Peak for dramatic cliff views. Visit the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern tip of Africa. Stop at Boulders Beach to walk among the colony of 3000 African penguins. Return to Cape Town via Simon's Town and Fish Hoek. Overnight Cape Town.
Drive 45 minutes to Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa's wine country. Morning wine tasting at two or three estates in the oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch. Afternoon ride on the Franschhoek Wine Tram, a hop-on hop-off tram connecting the valley's best wineries. Return to Cape Town for a final evening. Overnight Cape Town.
Drive east along the Garden Route, one of the world's most scenic coastal roads. Stop at Knysna, a beautiful lagoon town surrounded by indigenous forest, for a ferry trip to the Knysna Heads. Continue to Plettenberg Bay for a walk on the beach and optional whale watching tour. Overnight Garden Route.
Morning at Tsitsikamma National Park for the spectacular suspension bridge walk over the Storms River mouth, one of South Africa's most dramatic gorges. Drive to Port Elizabeth or George Airport and fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Transfer to your safari lodge in the Greater Kruger area. Evening game drive. Overnight Kruger lodge.
Full day in and around Kruger National Park, home to all Big Five and one of Africa's densest wildlife populations. Dawn game drive starting at 5:30 AM when lions and leopards are most active. Return to lodge for breakfast and a midday rest. Afternoon game drive until sunset. Night sounds of the bush at the lodge boma with dinner under the stars. Overnight Kruger lodge.
Morning game drive with a final chance at Big Five sightings. Afternoon drive along the Panorama Route stopping at God's Window for views into the lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon, one of the world's largest green canyons. Overnight Hazyview or Nelspruit.
Morning transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for a short flight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. Optional stopover at Sandton City for last-minute shopping. Connect to your international flight home. End of tour.
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