South Africa

Cape Town & Kruger Big Five Safari

Duration7 days

LocationCape Town & Kruger, South Africa

Group6 persons

Rating

See South Africa's two headline experiences in 7 days: the beauty of Cape Town and the Big Five at Kruger. Tour Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula, taste wine in Stellenbosch, then fly to Kruger for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

Cape Peninsula tour with Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins
Stellenbosch winelands visit
Big Five game drives in Kruger National Park
Waterfront hotel in Cape Town and a luxury safari lodge

A balanced city, wine and wildlife trip that works for couples and small groups. Day Safaris Adventures can add days or extensions on request.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

7-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Cape Town - The Mother City

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in the V&A Waterfront area. Afternoon visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting) via cable car. 360-degree views of Cape Town, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. Evening welcome dinner.

4-star hotel in V&A Waterfront (Cape Grace or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Table
Mountain
Cable
Car,

Day2

Cape Peninsula Tour - Cape of Good Hope

8:00 AM departure. Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive - one of the most scenic coastal roads. Visit Hout Bay for optional boat trip to Seal Island. Continue to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - hike to the old lighthouse. Visit Boulders Beach to see African penguins. Return via Simon's Town.

4-star hotel in V&A WaterfrontFull Board

Chapman's
Peak
Drive,
Seal
Island
Boat

Day3

Stellenbosch Wine Tour - Cape Winelands

9:00 AM drive to Stellenbosch (45 minutes), South Africa's second oldest town. Visit 3-4 wine estates for tastings including at Spier, Delaire Graff, and Tokara. Learn about wine making and pair wines with local cheeses. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Afternoon explore Stellenbosch's oak-lined streets.

4-star hotel in V&A WaterfrontFull Board

Wine
Tasting
At
4
Estates,
Wine

Day4

Cape Town to Kruger - Flight & Sunset Safari

Morning flight from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) or Hoedspruit (HDS). Transfer to your Kruger lodge (1 hour). Check-in and lunch. Afternoon game drive (4:00 PM - 6:30 PM) in an open safari vehicle. See elephants, giraffes, zebras as the sun sets.

Kruger luxury safari lodge (Kapama or similar)Full Board

Domestic
Flight,
Afternoon
Game
Drive,
Sunset

Day5

Kruger - Full Day Big Five Safari

5:30 AM early morning game drive to spot predators before they retreat. Return for breakfast. Morning at leisure - swimming or spa. Afternoon game drive (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) to find the Big Five. Night drive option to see nocturnal animals like bushbabies, civets, and porcupines.

Kruger luxury safari lodgeFull Board

Early
Morning
Game
Drive,
Afternoon
Game

Day6

Kruger - Bush Walk & Panorama Route

6:00 AM guided bush walk with armed rangers (2 hours) - learn about tracking, animal behavior, and indigenous plants. Breakfast. Drive the Panorama Route to see Blyde River Canyon (3rd largest canyon in the world), Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Return to lodge.

Kruger luxury safari lodgeFull Board

Guided
Bush
Walk,
Blyde
River
Canyon

Day7

Kruger to Johannesburg - Departure

6:00 AM final morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Transfer to Kruger Airport (1 hour). Flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Connect to your international departure flight.

No accommodationFull Board