Cape to Kruger

DESCRIPTION

We love this week-long tour that gives you four nights in Cape Town and three nights in the renowned Kruger National Park. South Africa has many highlights, and this is a sure way to experience several of them: Table Mountain; journeying to the Cape Peninsula, which is situated at the most southwestern tip of the African continent; meeting the endangered African Penguin species of Boulder’s Beach; exploring the V&A Waterfront; and seeing elephants, lions and other members of the Big Five in one of the largest game reserves in Africa! Your stay in the Kruger National Park is at a private lodge that offers comfortable accommodation, all meals, a sparkling pool for those hot summer days, and twice daily game drives in open-vehicles, giving you the best opportunity to see Africa's Big Five. 

ITINERARY

DAY 1

• Collected from Cape Town International Airport – please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Transferred to your hotel

• Check in

• The rest of the day is at leisure to explore your surroundings. Your hotel will be in walking distance from various amenities, and your guide will brief you on the area and what is on offer. Should you wish to hit the beach, hike Lion’s Head, or sign up for other activities on offer your guide will be there to assist you. Alternatively relax at the hotel and get ready for exceptional tours over the next few days in the ‘Mother City’

• Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

DAY 2

• Morning city tour visiting popular sites such as, the colourful houses of the Bo-Kaap; the South African Museum; and Green Market Square

• This afternoon we will head up Table Mountain in the Cable Car (weather permitting) for some extraordinary views of the city. Remember to take your camera along to capture those special moments atop one of the 7 Wonders of Nature

•  If time allows drive to the top of Signal Hill to watch the sunset over the “Mother City”

• Return to your hotel

• Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

DAY 3

• Today we undertake the journey around the Cape Peninsula, traveling via the Atlantic seaboard through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, Hout Bay, and onto Cape Point

•  We stop off at Hout Bay where you can visit the local market and experience a short boat ride to Duiker Island where thousands of Cape Fur Seals live

• We continue onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The Reserve at Cape Point takes in 40 km of pristine coastline with tradition saying that this is the meeting place of the warm Mozambique Current and the chilly Benguela Current. Scientists however say that the meeting place of these waters is further to the east at Cape Agulhas

• On arrival we take a ride up the funicular, aka ‘The Flying Dutchman’, which takes us up to Cape Point Viewpoint – have those cameras on the ready!

• Lunch (own account)

• We return to Cape Town via Boulders Beach and visit the famous Penguin Sanctuary, which is home to the endangered African Penguin species, arriving back at our hotel in the late afternoon

• Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

DAY 4

• Day at leisure to explore. This is the time to partake in any additional activities you may have in mind. Some of our recommendations are: Two Oceans Aquarium; Robben Island; helicopter flight over the city; sunset cruise; shopping at the V&A Waterfront; horse-ride on Noordhoek Beach; paragliding off Signal Hill; cycle along the Sea Point Promenade; wine tasting at Groot Constantia; high-tea at The Mount Nelson; to name a few!

• Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

DAY 5

• Collected from your hotel in the morning and transferred to Cape Town International Airport

• Flight ex Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

• Collected from KMI Airport and transferred to your private lodge in the Kruger – please look out for a board on which your names will be displayed

• Check in

• This afternoon head out in an open vehicle for your Big Five safari in the Kruger National Park

• Experience an African favourite – sundowners in the bush

• Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner under the stars

• Overnight: Kruger National Park Private Lodge DBB

DAY 6

• Early morning safari to catch the predators in action – the best times to be out in the bush is the early hours of the morning and as the sun is setting

• Enjoy coffee and rusks (a South African delicacy!) as the sun rises – keep your eye out for the animals though!

• Day at leisure to relax by the pool at the lodge and enjoy the facilities on offer

• This afternoon head out for another exhilarating safari

• Dinner under the stars

• Overnight: Kruger National Park Private Lodge DBB

DAY 7

• Today will unfold in a similar fashion to yesterday as this the rhythm of a typical safari experience in South Africa

• Head out in your safari vehicle as the sun rises to meet Africa’s wildlife

• Day at leisure at the lodge

• Afternoon/ sunset safari

• Dinner

• Overnight: Kruger National Park Private Lodge DBB

DAY 8

• This morning will be your final safari game drive in the hope of catching some of those animals you may not have seen yet

• Return to the lodge for breakfast

• Check out (please hand your key in to reception and settle any additional expenses you may have incurred during your stay)

• Transfer to KMI International Airport

• Flight ex KMI International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport

INCLUDED IN TOUR

• Certified guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Meet & Greet

• Airport transfer from CT Airport to hotel

• City Tour

• Table Mountain Cable Car

• Cape Peninsula Full Day Tour

• Flight ex Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

• Road transfer ex KMI Airport to Kruger National Park Private Lodge

• Big Five safari experience

• Road transfer ex Kruger National Park Private Lodge to KMI Airport

• Flight ex KMI Airport to Johannesburg International Airport

EXCLUDED FROM TOUR

• Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks Cape Town

• Lunches and dinners where they are not mentioned

• Additional activities

• Gratuities

• Items purchased of a personal nature

• International flights

• Travel insurance

WHAT TO BRING

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera

• Neutral colour tones for your safari attire

• Swimming costume

Please note: On booking your holiday with us you will receive a South African Travel recommendation letter that will provide further insight into what to pack for your trip. We do not offer medical advice and request that you consult your doctor to discuss relevant vaccinations and precautions you need to take prior to travel.