Luxury Kruger Park Safari & Cape Town Coach/Bus Tour-with domestic flight

Arrive at OR Tambo/Johannesburg International Airport and stay at the Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport****

You have the opportunity to do optional activities when arriving early; an optional tour can be arranged to Soweto, Johannesburg or Pretoria.

­   Optional activities must be indicated on the booking form, they are:

1. Soweto/Johannesburg tour: This tour takes you into the most famous sprawling township in Africa, home of about 2 million people. Full of surprise and contrast, Soweto is a township located on the South-Western side of Johannesburg. It is home to sites of historical importance; as many of the struggles were fought against the injustices of the apartheid.  We visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, and then the Mandela House Museum amongst other attractions.

Price: from US$ 70 pp, minimum 2 pax

2. Pretoria Tour: Pretoria was named after one of the "Voortrekker" leaders Andries Pretorius and is the administrative capital, South Africa. The many historic buildings, museums and monuments make this a historical ‘heimat’ of South Africa. It is also called the "Jacaranda City" due to the abundance of Jacaranda trees flowering into a sea of purple. Visit the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings.

Price: from US$ 70 pp, minimum 2 pax

You may book into your hotel from 2pm.

An orientation meeting with your Tourist Guide is followed with the journey through the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. Have lunch at a local restaurant, drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon, where we overnight in a chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon****

We leave after breakfast and head to the Kruger National Park where you board an open safari vehicle for a Game Drive for approximately 6 hours. Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and later extended to its present size of approximately 19,000 square km or 8,000 square miles. Where nearly 2 million hectares of the unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. You will be accompanied by one of our skilled guides who will take you through the reserve pointing out animal behaviour, interesting facts and cultures. Upon return, you go to the overnight accommodation: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel****

Starting the game drive in our own vehicle after breakfast, you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery for approximately 8 hours. We take the best scenic routes and drive to the south of Kruger Park to get more opportunities to see the Big 5. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the animals: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dog, Spotted hyena, Elephant, Burchell's zebra, Hippopotamus, Warthog, Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, Roan antelope, Sable antelope, Greater kudu, etc. You overnight at Pestana Kruger Lodge****(or similar)

You have the opportunity to do optional activities to your preference; the guests who do not choose any optional activity may relax at the hotel or join the bus for shopping at the town of Malelane.

Optional activities must be indicated on the booking form, they are:

An early morning safari from 5 am to 12 through world-renowned Kruger National Park. Join a skilled guide on a quest to find Africa's 'Big Five' and other wildlife in one of the continent's largest game reserves. Since animals are most active in the mornings and evenings, you'll have a better chance of spotting leopards, hyena, lions and more. Learn about the area's flora and fauna as you go, including distinct behaviour patterns of everything from hippos to elephants. Price: from US$ 110 pp (minimum 2 pax, Includes conservation fees)

A tour to the mountain kingdom of Eswatini, one of the longest standing dynasties in Africa. Ruled since 1986 by their current King, Mswati III, who is also famous for having 15 wives! The country consists of lush & fertile valleys and magnificent mountain scenery. See a show of glass blowing at Ngwenya Glass factory which evolved as a community project that recycles used glass, King Sobuza Memorial Park, the Mantenga cultural village and Mantenga falls. On the whole, the tour is filled in by a continuous narrative by our professional guide touching on aspects of African culture and traditions which are still alive in the country through the country’s monarchical democratic system as they prefer to call it. Price: from US$ 170 pp, minimum 2 pax

Overnight at Pestana Kruger Lodge****(or similar)

A scrumptious breakfast follows a short drive to the KMI airport where you will board the flight to Cape Town. 

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Overnight at the Portswood Hotel**** close to the waterfront.

Meet us at your hotel and walk to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, V&A Waterfront from 07:30 am to board for Robben Island. This must-see excursion takes about 4 hours and includes a ferry trip to the Island where you will be guided to see all the historical sites around the Island. This is followed by a city tour, including famous landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, Company Gardens and the Malay Quarters. Stroll through the adjacent V & A Waterfront with its endless shopping and dining opportunities before returning to your hotel.

Overnight at the Portswood Hotel**** close to the waterfront

We leave our hotel for Cape Town's most famous icon: Table Mountain by the Aerial Cableway to take in the natural beauty and stunning views. A walking tour through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom follows. Visit Groot Constantia to taste their export quality wines, do a museum and cellar tour. Choose one of the popular restaurants in the area for dinner. We overnight at Simon's Town Quayside Hotel****

From here we go to Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town, home to one of the few land-based penguin colonies in the world.  Visit Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park and home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and ascend the viewpoint with the Flying Dutchman Funicular and visit Cape of Good Hope. By ending your tour, you will be dropped at your preferred hotel or Cape Town International Airport.