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Cape Town & Safari with Johannesburg

Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (Full-Day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)
- Journey to Freedom Tour (Full-Day)
Short Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Group Size
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Accommodations
- Commodore Hotel
- Thornybush Waterside Lodge
- Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Melrose Arch
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