South Africa · Safari

12-Day South Africa Tour with Cape Town, Kruger and Wine Route

12 Days Round trip from 1 Jones Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience vibrant dances at Lesedi African Lodge
02 Tour Soweto and explore the Apartheid Museum
03 Cruise to Seal Island from Hout Bay
04 Meet penguins at Boulders Penguin Colony
05 Sip wines and taste cheeses along the Wine Route
06 Spot the Big 5 on a Kruger safari

Experience South Africa through culture, history, coastal scenery, wine country, and wildlife on this 12-day journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Kruger National Park. Enjoy a dance extravaganza at Lesedi African Lodge, tour Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, and explore the Cradle of Humankind, with a hot-air balloon safari adding a memorable start to your adventure. In Cape Town, take in Chapman's Peak, Seal Island, Boulders Penguin Colony, Cape Point, Table Mountain, and the Wine Route before flying to Kruger for Big 5 safaris and the dramatic landscapes of Blyde River Canyon.

Enjoy a dance extravaganza at Lesedi African Lodge, tour Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, and explore the Cradle of Humankind, with a hot-air balloon safari adding a memorable start to your adventure.

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What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Cape Town, Soweto, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Kempton Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Johannesburg and Lesedi Cultural Evening

Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village for a dance extravaganza and dinner.

Day 02

Soweto Tour and Apartheid Museum

After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, then transfer to Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa.

Day 03

Hot-Air Balloon Safari and Cradle of Humankind

Start the day with a hot-air balloon safari.
After breakfast, make your way to the Cradle of Humankind for a tour.

Day 04

Flight to Cape Town and Leisure Time

On this day, you will catch a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town International Airport and be transferred to your hotel.
Once you arrive, you will have the opportunity to relax after the long flight. In the evening, you can have dinner at the hotel restaurant at your own expense.
You can also choose to have dinner at the V & A Waterfront at one of the nearby restaurants.

Day 05

Cape Peninsula Tour with Seal Island and Penguins

After an early breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel for a full-day tour of Chapman's Peak, including a boat trip to Hout Bay Seal Island and a visit to the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Visit Cape Point and ride the Cape Point Funicular.
Return to the hotel for dinner at your own expense in the restaurant, or choose one of the many nearby restaurants at the V & A Waterfront.

Day 06

Wine Route, Tastings, and Barrydale

On this day, pack up and enjoy an early breakfast. Your guide will collect you for a full-day tour along the Wine Route, where you will visit a wine farm for a cellar tour and wine tasting.
Continue with a cheese tasting at the same estate.
After a short drive, stop for a chocolate tasting. Then make your way to Barrydale, where you will check in for the night.

Day 07

Cape Town Highlights and Table Mountain

After an early breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel for a full-day tour to:
- Table Mountain by cable car
- Noon Gun
- Bo-Kaap
- Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Castle of Good Hope
Return to the hotel for dinner at your own expense in the restaurant, or dine at one of the many nearby restaurants at the V & A Waterfront.

Day 08

Flight to Nelspruit and Sunset Safari

After breakfast, catch a flight from Cape Town to Nelspruit, where you will be met at the airport.
Transfer to a private lodge in the Mjejane Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park.
Enjoy a sunset safari, followed by dinner.

Day 09

Big 5 Safari and Lodge Relaxation

Rise before the sun and set out on safari in an open 4 X 4 vehicle in search of the Big 5 - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino. These are known as the five most dangerous animals to hunt, but you will view them up close from the safety of an open safari vehicle.
Return for breakfast and enjoy a day of relaxation.
Head out again for a sunset safari, followed by dinner.

Day 10

Full-Day Kruger Safari

Enjoy a full-day Kruger safari in an open safari vehicle.

Day 11

Morning Safari and Panorama Route

Enjoy your last morning safari, then continue with a full-day tour of the Panorama Route on your way to the lodge.
En route, stop at Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world, and see the Three Rondavels.
Visit Bourke's Luck, Wonder View, Pinnacle Rock, Lisbon Falls, Bridal Falls, and Mac-Mac Falls.

Day 12