9-day Best South Africa Tour To Kruger National Park And Cape Town

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg, Airport pick-up

Stop At: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Your driver guide will meet you at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and transfer you to the hotel 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away within 30 minutes. Johannesburg is the largest city and also the economic center of South Africa. You can go around and experience the unique culture and cultural landmarks of "the city of gold" in the rest of free time.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton (4 stars)

Day 2: Fly to Kruger National Park, Private Panorama Route tour

Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
In the morning, your driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the 1-hour flight to Kruger National Park.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Panorama Route, R532 Blyde River Canyon, Graskop 1270 South Africa
In the morning, your driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the 1-hour flight to Kruger National Park. An experienced driver guide will greet you after arrival and lead you to start our best South Africa tours with Panorama Route. It is a road with splendid scenery which has connected several cultural and natural scenic spots like God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon and the famous Three Rondawels.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Rissington Inn (4 stars)

Day 3: Transfer to Kruger National Park, Sunset Safari

Stop At: Balule Nature Reserve, Balule Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park
After 2-hour driving, you will reach the Safari Lodge in Balule Natural Reserve. At night, the experienced ranger and local tracker will accompany you to enjoy a safari by an open-vehicle. They are very professional and will definitely help you to learn more about wild animals, plants and forests. It is important to find the big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Also, you have the chance to see other creatures. Finally, return to the lodge and enjoy the delicious dinner.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge (4 stars)

Day 4: Full Day at Kruger National Park (shared vehicle)

Stop At: Kruger National Park, Malalan Gate, Nelspruit 1350 South Africa
Since the animals often begin their activities very early, today's safari tour starts immediately after a cup of coffee or tea in the dawn. The ranger and local tracker forms a tight collaborative team whose tracking skills are really admirable. And the car will be close to the animals, so you can have many chances to take photos. After about 3 hour's safari, go back to the lodge for a big breakfast.

Afterwards, you can spend a relaxing time at the swimming pool or follow the ranger to enjoy a bush walk. For a true enthusiast for wild animals and plants, nothing is better than the adventure of having close contact with nature by a bush walk. The guide will lead you to go through the pristine Africa jungle and find the plants and animals you are interested in. The game drive tour in the afternoon is similar to that in yesterday.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge (4 stars)

Day 5: Sunrise Safari, Fly to Cape Town, Airport pick-up

Stop At: Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape
After a sunrise game drive, you will be escorted to the airport for the 2.5 hours' flight to Cape Town After arrival, the private driver will transfer you to the hotel to check in. Cape Town is the mother city of South Africa which boasts the endless wonderful scenery of the Atlantic Ocean. The diverse cultures, delicious food, wines and various spectacular scenery are waiting for you to explore.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town (4 stars)

Day 6: Cape Town City tour, Table Mountain and Robben Island tour

Stop At: Castle of Good Hope, Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Firstly, you will visit the Castle of Good Hope, a fascinating place and you could feel the history come alive.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town Central South Africa
Next goes to the City Hall. The square and the surroundings are also nice for a walk. There is a statue of Nelson Mandela at the entrance.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. George's Cathedral, 5 Wale Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Then stop over at St. George's Cathedral, a very imposing stone building amongst the concrete jungle of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bo-kaap, Cape Town Central South Africa
After that, you will go to the cultural center Bo-kaap, also called Cape Malay quarter, via lush Company Gardens.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Next, go sightseeing the top of the world - Table Mountain which is also named as God's Dinning Table. Reputed as one of the World's Seven Natural wonders, it has been the landmark of the city. If weather permits, we will take the cable car to its peak.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Robben Island Museum, Cape Town Central 7400 South Africa
Afterwards, we will proceed to Robben Island by ferry to see the most notorious jail in the past in South Africa. The first black president and the father of the country Nelson Mandela were prisoned there for 18 years. Used to be the political offender or the guard of the jail, the guides there will explain its history from their own perspectives and memories.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town (4 stars)

Day 7: Full day private Cape Peninsula tour

Stop At: Cape Peninsula National Park, Cape Peninsula National Park, Western Cape
Today's best tours of South Africa is to explore Cape Peninsula. Sail through the Sea Point, Clifton and Camp's Bay to the Hout Bay for the ship to Duiker Island where thousands of seals inhabit. To protect them, tourists can only view on the boat at a distance and are not allowed to disembark on the island.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town Central South Africa
Then go to Cape Point Nature Reserve in the south end of the peninsula. It is the home to various small wild animals and boasts abundant plants, animals and beautiful scenery.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa
After that, take the funicular to the lighthouse on the altitude of 286 meters (938 feet), and then wander to the beach. The next stop is Boulders Beach which nearby Simon's Town is one of the habitats of endangered Africa penguins.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands 7735 South Africa
Finally, head to the world-famous botanical garden of the country Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens via Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. There are about 7,000 species of plants.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town (4 stars)

Day 8: Full day private Winelands tour

Stop At: Paarl, Paarl, Western Cape
South Africa is famous for the rich white, red, mixed and sparkling wines. Today, we will visit the main wine producing places of South Africa: Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stop over Stellenbosch along the way. You can not only learn the production and tasting techniques of wines, but also taste the world-class wines.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape
The last stop of Wineland tour is Franschhoek. Enjoy walking through the Main Road as you are surrounded by mountains and beautiful views
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town (4 stars)

Day 9: Departure from Cape Town, Airport see-off

Stop At: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Today, you will be escorted to the airport and leave Cape Town.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.