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South Africa Escape!

Cape Town & Safari with Johannesburg

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Cosmopolitan cities and Kruger National Park

Get to know South Africa's major cities and spectacular wildlife on this 9-night adventure! Visit Cape Town, Kruger National Park, and Johannesburg - and enjoy guided tours in each place! You'll see stunning coastline, get up close to prides of lions, and learn about South Africa's tumultuous past as you explore this diverse and fascinating country. 

What's Included
  • Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
  • All airport transfers
  • 4 nights in Cape Town at the Commodore Hotel, or similar
  • Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
  • Winelands Tour (full-day)
  • Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
  • One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • 3 nights in the Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) at the Waterbuck Lodge, or similar
    • Lunch and dinner daily while at Thornybush Game Reserve
    • Twice-daily safari drives while at Thornybush Game Reserve
  • One-way economy class flight from Hoedspruit Aiport (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB)
  • 2 nights in Johannesburg at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch, or similar
  • Journey to Freedom Tour (full-day)
  • Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore

  • Get to know Cape Town - also known as the Mother City - on three exciting tours!

  • Watch the colony of African penguins waddle on the sands of Boulders Beach, and hear their very unique calls.

  • Taste a Pinotage or Shiraz on a full-day tour of South Africa's undiscovered Winelands region.

  • Get up close to lions, elephants, and rhinos at the famous Kruger National Park (but not too close!)

  • Understand South Africa's troubled past and hopeful future at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

Package Overview

South Africa is filled with one breathtaking sight after another. Get to see some of the prettiest landscapes, cities, and wildlife on this 9-night vacation with guided tours. You will begin in vibrant Cape Town, journey to the famous Kruger National Park then end in Johannesburg's urban jungle. Enjoy delicious food and wine as you discover what makes this country so special.

Land in Cape Town and kickstart your South African journey. Enjoy three guided tours in the city, known for its melting pot of culture and scenery. Drive along the peninsula, sip a glass of red in the Winelands, and climb to the top of Table Mountain. See why Cape Town is beloved by both tourists and locals. 

Then make your way to South Africa's can't-miss Kruger National Park. Enjoy a stay at an authentic lodge while you embark on twice-daily safari drives on one of Africa's largest game reserves! Get up close with lions lounging in the sun, watch an elephant bathe in the water, and maybe even catch a glimpse of an elusive leopard if you're lucky! 

End your trip in Johannesburg, or "Joburg", as it's commonly known. In South Africa's economic capital, get a deeper understanding of the country's intricate and complicated past on a full-day tour. Visit the Apartheid Museum and much more as you gain a greater appreciation of South Africa.

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Day 1. Welcome to Cape Town!

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you'll be met for your private transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy your first day in South Africa at your leisure.

Transfer to Cape Town hotel

Check-in - Commodore Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa
4 out of 5 stars

Sit in the center of five stars in this stylish hotel that offers top tier service and a decadent atmosphere to unwind in. Experience the Mother City with the Commodore Hotel as your home base. Offering massages, beauty services in their full-service spa, and an outdoor pool, there are plenty of ways to relax when you're not sitting at the bar, either inside or by the pool. 

Dine in at the Commodore's restaurant, enjoy tours through Cape Town, and find adventure in a city that had everything from harbor excitement to spectacular views from Table Mountain.

 

Day 2. Cape Town

On your first full day in Cape Town, enjoy a scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula led by an English-speaking guide. Visit Cape Point, Chapman's Peak and Boulders Beach!

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a sunset stroll on the historic V&A Waterfront right outside your hotel.

Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)

Make the most of this one-day tour through the Cape Peninsula where you'll have the opportunity to visit Chapman's Peak, the Cape Point Nature Reserve where a beautiful old lighthouse stands over beautiful greenery, zebras, baboons, and birds, and Boulders Beach, which is known for its penguins!

Day 3. Cape Town

Today, enjoy fabulous wine and see beautiful landscapes on a full-day Winelands tour! Highlights include the Paarl Wine Region, Franschhoek Valley, and the town of Stellenbosch.

Winelands Tour (Full-Day)

Tour through South Africa's Winelands by starting with a brief tour of Paarl, home to wine producers such as Laborie, Nederburg, Fairview, KWV, Plaisir de Merle, and more. Work your way through to Franschhoek, a cozy little town home to some of the country's top restaurants and where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990: Groot Drakenstein Prison.

Continue on to Stellenbosch where student life, oak-lined avenues, cuisine to delight any foodie, and architecture blend together harmoniously to create an atmosphere rich in art galleries, chic eateries, and charming boutiques. 

Day 4. Cape Town

Begin your last day in Cape Town with a half-day tour taking you to the top of the iconic Table Mountain and the lush Company Gardens.

After the tour, consider a visit to District Six Museum which celebrates the multi-racial area of Cape Town that was destroyed by apartheid in the 1960s and 1970s. 

Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)

Take a trip up one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature: the legendary Table Mountain. Accompanied by a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens, this tour was designed with the nature-lover in mind.

As you walk through the gardens, you'll find yourself surrounded with stunning buildings and museums, such as St. Georges Cathedral, the National Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum, the Salve Museum, and more!

Day 5. Cape Town - Kruger National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport. Then, enjoy a transfer to your lodge in Kruger National Park! Enjoy the next few days experiencing exclusive safari adventures.

Go on morning and late afternoon game safaris on the private reserve, enjoy other activities at the lodge, or simply relax in the peaceful surrounds of the African bush. 

Transfer to Cape Town airport (CPT)

Fly to Kruger National Park!

Transfer to Kruger National Park lodge

Check-in - Waterbuck Lodge

Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa
5 out of 5 stars

Waterbuck Lodge is a 5-star South African safari destination that's famous for its magnetic waterhole, featuring various wildlife species. Guests can enjoy serene lounging, cozying up to the fireplace, and taking a dip in the tranquil swimming pool, along with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives.

Other activities include bush walks, hot air balloon experiences, and indulging in the bar and restaurant. The lodge also boasts a deck overlooking the waterhole for guests to admire the wildlife.

The lodge's 4 suites offer a blend of luxurious comfort and authentic African style, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Each room features a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, with bathtubs that provide an amazing view of the untamed bush outside. Additionally, the suites have a view of either the dam or the waterhole. Amenities include air-conditioning, a minibar, a safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, and an outside shower.

Day 6. Kruger National Park

Spend your first full day exploring the African savannah! Situated within thousands of acres of pristine wilderness and adjacent to Kruger National Park, Thornybush Nature Reserve is truly a nature lover's dream come true.

Enjoy two safari games in the morning and afternoon and get up close to some of your favorite wild animals. Snap amazing photos of the Big 5, plus many other mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

Day 7. Kruger National Park

On your second and last full day at Thornybush Nature Reserve, explore more of the facilities at the lodge. Dine on fresh and delicious cuisine at the restaurant and enjoy a relaxing spa treatment. Sip a glass of 'Cap Classique' sparkling wine as you watch the golden sun dip over the savannah. 

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

Day 8. Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps by strolling the multi-cultural old city that's a mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra modern skyscrapers.

Transfer to Hoedspruit airport (HDS)

Fly to Johannesburg!

Transfer to Johannesburg hotel

Check-in - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch

Johannesburg, South Africa
4 out of 5 stars

Step into the urban chic Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch for a unique stay within the city. Located in Johannesburg, staying here offers the chance to get a real feel for the vibrant urban lifestyle and the casual elegance of the nightlife that keeps the city running. A hotel that caters to any tourists needs, be it business or leisure, can be one to count on in all circumstances, and the Fire &Ice! Melrose Arch meets that standard.

The hotel offers a variety of gourmet cuisine, as well as chic retail, confortable amenities, and has a general air of Old Hollywood glamour to its decor and style. With its proximity to the highway and shuttle transfers to public transport, this hotel is convenient and accessible. 

Day 9. Johannesburg

Today you will learn about South Africa's complicated past on a full-day "Journey to Freedom" tour, taking you to important landmarks dotted throughout the city.

Journey to Freedom Tour (Full-Day)

The Journey to Freedom tour shines a light on the journey, pain, and struggle of South Africa's heroes. Visit landmarks, museums, and memorials documenting South Africa's tumultuous past. 

Begin at the legendary Apartheid Museum, an interactive experience that takes you from the days of ‘whites only’ privilege to Nelson Mandela’s historic release. See documentary film snippets, texts, sound clips, and live accounts that recapture life in South Africa's dark days.

You'll stop for lunch in Soweto at a local restaurant before visiting the Hector Pieterson Museum, dedicated to the student who was shot and killed during the devastating riots of the 1970s. Then travel past the Mandela House, where you have the option of visiting this small museum. Your next stop is the Regina Mundi Church, where many underground meetings of banned political parties took place. While in the church, you can picture the intensity of those brave souls, committed at any cost to changing the way of life of a nation. 

The last stop on the tour will take you to Soccer City, the largest stadium in Africa and fifth largest in the world. Also known as The Calabash, the 95,000-seat stadium hosted both the opening and final matches of the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa. See why soccer (or football as it's known) is such an integral part of South African life. 

Day 10. Depart South Africa

Say goodbye to South Africa as you transfer to Johannesburg's airport. Take one last look at the city below as you fly home.

Transfer to Johannesburg airport (JNB)

Fly home!

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Package Overview

Cape Town & Safari with Johannesburg

South Africa Escape!

City Hall First spot   
Cape Town, South Africa

Commodore Hotel

Overlooks Cape Town's vibrant V&A Waterfront with views of the harbour, Robben Island, and Table Mountain

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Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa

Waterbuck Lodge

5-star safari lodge

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch

Urban, edgy and experiential

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