7-Day Cape Town and Greater Kruger Safari with Big Five Game Drives

7 Days Round trip from South Africa Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Cape Town's landmarks, including Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum, and Bo-Kaap
02 Spend a full day discovering the Cape Peninsula, from Hout Bay to Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins
03 Search for Africa's Big Five in the world-renowned Greater Kruger wildlife area
04 Join game drives in open safari vehicles and possible bush walks and cultural excursions
05 Grow your conservation footprint by planting an indigenous or fruit tree in a local community

Explore the treasures of Southern Africa through the natural beauty of Cape Town and its spectacular surroundings, then continue to the Greater Kruger wildlife area for an unforgettable Big Five safari experience. This 7-day journey combines city orientation, a full-day Cape Peninsula tour, and game activities in open safari vehicles and on bush walks. Along the way, enjoy beautiful accommodation and the chance to grow your conservation footprint by planting an indigenous or fruit tree in a local community. Leave knowing you have played your part in planting the seed of conscious travel.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

7-Day Cape Town and Greater Kruger Experience

Day 1: Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure to acclimatize and relax at the hotel facilities.

Day 2: Cape Town

This morning, you will be collected and taken on an orientation tour of the city. You will see the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum, and Bo-Kaap. The afternoon can be spent at leisure. We suggest a visit to the V&A Waterfront, situated in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, offering an abundance of indoor shopping and entertainment.

Day 3: Cape Town

The day is spent exploring the Cape Peninsula and visiting Hout Bay on the Atlantic coast before heading off to Cape Point for lunch. In the afternoon, we head back via the Boulders Beach penguin colony.

Day 4: Cape Town to Greater Kruger

In the morning, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport. Flight CPT/JNB is not included in the costing. From OR Tambo Airport, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge situated in the Greater Kruger National Park area. Settle in to your accommodation and spend the afternoon at leisure before embarking on a sunset game drive in the private concession, followed by dinner.

Days 5 and 6: Game Activities in Greater Kruger

The next two days will be spent exploring the world-renowned Greater Kruger wildlife area, with its diversity of life forms, in search of Africa's Big Five. Keep those cameras ready on game drives in open safari vehicles and/or bush walks and cultural excursions. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to grow your conservation footprint by planting an indigenous or fruit tree in the local community. A complimentary T-shirt is given with every tree donated, and you leave knowing you played your part in planting the seed of conscious travel.

Day 7: Greater Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

This morning, after a last hearty breakfast in the African bush, you will be transferred back to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit for your onward flight, or transfer to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. This transfer is not included.

Activities included in Cape Town:

Half-day Cape Town city orientation tour
Full-day Cape Peninsula Tour
Return airport transfers

Meals included: Breakfast x 3

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from South Africa 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport: Airport transfers are usually conducted in sedan vehicles or minibuses. The game drives will take place in open 4x4 vehicles.

Travelling times and distances: All travelling times are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours, and weather conditions. Therefore, on certain days, travelling times may be longer than anticipated, especially where there is a lot of distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, so we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible, additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times.

Meals: Meals included in your safari will be taken in the restaurants at the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

What's Not Included

Visas: The onus is on the client to organize all visas required for clients to visit South Africa and Zimbabwe prior to departure.

Travel insurance: Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with us.

All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including, but not limited to, camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, and loss of luggage. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

What to bring

Bring breathable, neutral-colored clothing, a warm fleece for early morning game drives, sturdy walking shoes, a good wide-brimmed hat, and essential safari gear like binoculars and insect repellent.
Neutral colors: stick to khakis, browns, greens, and tans to blend into the bush and avoid attracting attention from wildlife.
Breathable layers: pack cotton or linen long-sleeve shirts and trousers (great for both sun and mosquito protection).
Footwear: comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes (sturdy trainers are perfect-heavy hiking boots usually aren't needed) and a pair of flip-flops or sandals for camp or poolside.
Binoculars: essential for spotting distant wildlife.
Camera & accessories: bring a good zoom lens, extra memory cards, and spare batteries.
Waterproof pouch: a great safeguard for cameras or phones, especially when traveling to destinations with heavy spray.
Reusable water bottle: stay hydrated on the road.

Know before you go

Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Cape Town.
Cape Point with Hiking & Bicycles
Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
Winelands with Bicycles
Cape Town City Cycle Tour
Township Tour
Shark Cage Diving (Gansbaai)
Whale Route Tour
Give Back Cultural Field Trip
Please note prices are subject to change.
Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum number of passengers to operate.
Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year or on certain days of the week.
Please contact our reservation office for further information.
Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations.
We can arrange all domestic and regional flights for this itinerary. Please enquire with our reservations office.