10 days tour

Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park National Geographic

Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park National Geographic

This tour includes:

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) & driver for Kruger portion, local CEO in Cape Town, local guides/rangers.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kirstenbosch Entrance fees, Cape Town Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg. Arrival transfer. Orientation tour of Cape Town and Cape Point including Boulders Beach. Soweto tour. Panorama Route scenic drive. Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in open vehicle. Private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehicles. Internal Flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, plane, open safari vehicle, walking.

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nts), family run lodge (2 nts), comfortable safari camps (4 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures' Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours. The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour. Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date.

Not included:

Others

Cape Town - Cape Winelands Tour (1295ZAR per person) - Two Oceans Aquarium (220ZAR per person) - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Table Mountain - Table Mountain Cable Car (300-390ZAR per person) Dyer Island - Whale and Bird Watching at Dyer Island (1450ZAR per person)

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Table Mountain - Table Mountain Cable Car (293ZAR per person) - Table Mountain Hike (550-1400ZAR per person) Cape Town - Two Oceans Aquarium (175ZAR per person) - Shark Cage Diving (2650ZAR per person) - Cape Winelands Tour (1050-1450ZAR per person) - Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos Soweto - Soweto Tour Kruger National Park - Muluwa Nature Walk (100ZAR per person) - Kruger National Park - Afternoon Safari Extension (450ZAR per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park National Geographic

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cape Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cape Town

      Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. Accommodation: - The Portswood Hotel (or similar). Transport: - Arrival Transfer 01:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cape Town (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cape Town (1B)

      Begin the day with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town, wandering through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Then enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, named by National Geographic Travel as one of the worldโ€™s 10 most magnificent gardens. Later, stop by Boulders Beach to see the resident population of African penguins, and continue to the Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point in Africa. Accommodation: - The Portswood Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Transport: - Private Vehicle Included Activities: - Kirstenbosch Entrance fees - Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cape Town (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cape Town (1B)

      Enjoy a day of leisure in Cape Town, choosing from a variety of optional activities. Hop on a cable car to the summit, taking in extraordinary views of the city and the Atlantic seaboard. Or explore the Cape Winelands, visiting the historical city of Stellenbosch, touring wine estates with expert guides, and indulging in a variety of tastings and pairings.There is something for everyone in Cape Town. Visit Table Mountain, walk the V&A Waterfront or embark on a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch. For the adventurous, opt to go, abseiling. Wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa. Check out the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and many other museums and theatres. Accommodation: - The Portswood Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast Optional Extras to chose from: - South African Wine Tour and Tasting Additional Notes: If you are interested in visiting Robben Island - you must book it directly with the museum on their website prior to travel: http://www.robben-island.org.za Due to high demand, it is common that this tour can be sold out over one month in advance.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cape Town/Johannesburg (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cape Town/Johannesburg (1B, 1D)

      Fly to Johannesburg, then take a guided tour of Soweto township. Soweto was an important center of South Africaโ€™s anti-apartheid movement and home to its leader, Nelson Mandela. Visit the Mandela House Museum and learn about this painful chapter in the countryโ€™s history. In the evening, enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue) with your fellow travellers. Accommodation: - Kopanong Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Plane 02:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Soweto Tour - Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area (1B, 1D)

      Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the worldโ€™s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God's Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savour a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location. Accommodation: - Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle 07:00 - 08:30 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Panorama Route Scenic Drive Additional Notes: Today is a very long driving day; however, we will make many stops along the way at sites along the Panorama Route.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Kruger National Park (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kruger National Park (1B, 1D)

      Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Parkโ€”home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland. Return to our lodge in the evening, where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the bush.At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africaโ€™s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent. Accommodation: - Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Included Activities: - Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day

  • Day 7 Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trustโ€™s Cheetah Metapopulation Projectโ€”a program funded in part by National Geographicโ€™s Big Cats Initiativeโ€”and learn about efforts to protect the regionโ€™s cheetahs and other carnivores. The researcher then joins us for a wildlife-viewing excursion through the reserve.For the next two days, enjoy ranger-led morning and evening wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle in Karongwe Nature Reserve, searching for Africa's famed Big Five. With over 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) of supreme African bushveld, Karongwe Private Game Reserve is home to many creatures, and our safari drives provide several opportunities for wildlife viewing. We use various accommodations within the reserve (the location is based on availability). During your time here, you will either stay in lodge rooms or very comfortable permanent tents (both of equal quality and with similar amenities). Accommodation: - Karongwe Private Game Reserve - Lodges (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Carnivore Conservation Experience Additional Notes: Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and local expert trackers who will share their vast experience of the African bush. On some occasions, if space is unavailable, we may need to change accommodations or even use a different private reserve. In such a case, be assured we will choose other lodges or comfort camps (of equal quality) within the Greater Kruger area.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Karongwe Private Game Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Karongwe Private Game Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Spend the day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa's famed "big five" as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld. Back at camp, relax on deck or take a walk around the grounds.Wake up before the sun (around 5am) and sip your morning coffee before heading out on a morning wildlife safari drive. Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time. Converse on the deck, walk the grounds and gardens, and enjoy high tea. Following tea, it's time for a late afternoon safari drive. After spotting tons of wildlife, itโ€™s time to return to camp and freshen up before dinner. Accommodation: - Karongwe Private Game Reserve - Lodges (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Included Activities: - Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive

  • Day 9 Day 9: Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg (1B, 1D)

      Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongweโ€™s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where youโ€™ll enjoy dinner in our family run lodge. Accommodation: - Kopanong Hotel (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Transport: - Private Vehicle: Karongwe Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg 07:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive

  • Day 10 Day 10: Johannesburg (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Johannesburg (1B)

      Depart at any time. Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Departure Day

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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