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South Africa's Garden Route & Kruger

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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
    Start point
    Cnr Pomona Road &, Mimosa Ave, Pomona, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa (Safari Club, Hotel reception, 12:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Potjiekos - a stew slow-cooked in a cast iron pot over a fire, served with salad)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Holiday Inn Rosebank)

    Included Activities

    • Soweto Township tour with local guide
    • Visit to Hector Pieterson Memorial
    • Tour of Vilakazi Street

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Landmarks
    Hector Pieterson Memorial
    Vilakazi Street
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Hazyview

    Johannesburg to Hazyview
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Numbi)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic stops at Blyde River Canyon viewpoints
    • Stop at God's Window
    • Stop at Bourkes Luck Potholes
    Landmarks
    God's Window
    Blyde River Canyon
    Bourkes Luck Potholes
  4. Day 3

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Numbi)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game-driving in Kruger National Park
    • Safari in open-sided vehicles with local guide
    • Stops at watering holes for wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Numbi)

    Included Activities

    • Morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park
    • Safari in open-sided vehicles with local guide
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  6. Day 5

    Kruger National Park to Port Elizabeth

    Kruger National Park to Port Elizabeth
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Kelway Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Port Elizabeth
  7. Day 6

    Port Elizabeth to Tsitsikamma National Park

    Port Elizabeth to Tsitsikamma National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Storms River Restcamp)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Port Elizabeth's historical sites
    • Orientation walk of Tsitsikamma National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Suspension bridge walk over Storm's River mouth
    • Hiking trails with varying difficulty levels
    Landmarks
    Storms River Mouth
    Tsitsikamma National Park
  8. Day 7

    Tsitsikamma National Park to Knysna

    Tsitsikamma National Park to Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lagoon cruise with oyster tasting, wine and soft drinks included)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Knysna Hollow)

    Included Activities

    • Evening lagoon cruise around Knysna Heads

    Optional Activities

    • Canopy tour through rainforest with zip wires 30 metres/98 feet up in trees
    Landmarks
    Knysna Heads
    Knysna River Estuary
  9. Day 8

    Knysna

    Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Knysna Hollow)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration and relaxation
    • Waterfront dining and shopping
    • Bird watching around the lagoon
    Landmarks
    Knysna Lagoon
  10. Day 9

    Knysna to Hermanus

    Knysna to Hermanus
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Windsor Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Hermanus
  11. Day 10

    Hermanus

    Hermanus
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Windsor Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching walk along coastal cliff paths (seasonal June-December)
    • Guided hike of Fernkloof Nature Reserve red trail (out of season, approximately 90 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Fernkloof Nature Reserve
  12. Day 11

    Hermanus to Stellenbosch

    Hermanus to Stellenbosch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Protea Hotel By Marriot Stellenbosch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve - African Penguin colony viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Walking food tour to learn about South African spices, teas and flavours
    • Wine tasting at a local Stellenbosch winery
    Landmarks
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
  13. Day 12

    Stellenbosch to Cape Town

    Stellenbosch to Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ascent of Table Mountain by cable car
    • Exploration of Table Mountain plateau trails and viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Twelve Apostles
    Robben Island
    V&A Waterfront
  14. Day 13

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Robben Island visit (advance booking recommended)
    • Cape Point excursion with Boulders Bay penguin colony
    • Bo-Kaap (Malay quarter) exploration
    • District Six exploration
    • Museums and coffee culture exploration
    Landmarks
    Robben Island
    Cape Point
    Boulders Bay
    Bo-Kaap
    District Six
  15. Day 14

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    End point
    10 Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa (Lady Hamilton Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) - approximately 30-minute drive
    Landmarks
    Cape Town International Airport

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  • Margaret5.0•December 2025
    The Apparteid museum which I visited while on my free days prior to the trip. Could you include it? Soweto visit by...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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  • Peter4.5•July 2025
    The Kruger was amazing and we were very lucky as we saw all but one of the BIg 5. We also went to Cape Agulhas which...
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  • Sylvia4.3•December 2025
    The safari was fantastic, a true highlight, as was Storms River Mouth rest camp, what a location. Knysna Hollow was a...
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  • Shannon4.5•July 2025
    Kruger was great. The overnight at Storms river mouth was spectacular. Would love to have had more time there.
    Traveled in June 2025
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  • Karen4.2•February 2025
    Kruger National Park Stellenbosch (would have loved more time) Knysna Oyster Cruise Stunning coastal scenery Table...
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    Traveled in December 2025
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  • Jennifer4.8•October 2025
    seeing the big 5 in Kruger, Soweto, whales, penguins, Table Mountain, well it was all fantastic. Tshepo our guide...
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  • Maxine5.0•November 2025
    Our guide exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The driver made us feel very safe.
    Traveled in February 2025
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  • Jennifer4.8•August 2023
    All of it! The group and Walt were brilliant. I thought Kruger was going to be the peak and then the rest might be...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • Maxine4.5•August 2023
    The whole trip was wondeful and had so many highlights, Kruger Park, penguins at Betty's Bay with the surprise...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • Wendy4.8•August 2023
    So many highlights! Kruger was a first highlight as we saw so much over the two days! The beaches in South Africa...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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    Asked on August 18th, 2026

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    • Explore!Operator•Written August 2026

      Discover the highlights of South Africa, travelling from the savannahs of Kruger to the shores of Cape Town. Search for wildlife in the world-famous Kruger National Park before heading on an iconic road trip through the Garden Route. Along the way, see penguins, spot whales (within season) and sample local tipples in the Cape Winelands. Our two-week itinerary ticks off the country's wild, cultural and scenic must-sees and more.

      Why we love this trip

      • Tsitsikamma National Park - Explore this sprawling marine and forest park in the heart of the famous Garden Route.
      • Stellenbosch - Sample wine at world-renowned vineyards overlooked by stunning, rugged mountains.
      • Hermanus - Spot migrating whales (within season) and soak up the charm of this small fishing village.

      We've graded the pace of this tour as full-on and we'll be moving quickly to pack in the highlights. Expect a busy itinerary balanced with downtime to explore at your own pace.

      There's a lot of ground to cover and we'll have some long driving days. Our time on the road allows us to soak in some of South Africa's most stunning landscapes.

      On this tour, your leader may also acts as the driver. While they will point out sights and wildlife along the way, their full attention must remain on the road while driving.

      To have the best chance of spotting South Africa's wildlife, we'll have some early starts throughout this trip.

      South Africa is also prone to power outages which can last between two and four hours. You might like to bring a power bank to keep your essentials charged.

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    Can u ask how flexible the arrangements are around this? I am a nervous and will only fly on certain airlines. I'm happy to arrange book and pay for my own internal flight at my own expense but just wanted to know how flexible the airport arrangements are around this etc and whether this is possible?

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    • Explore!Operator•Written August 2025

      The internal flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth is booked by our local ground agent in South Africa- it is not possible to say exactly which airline they will book but it is usually FlySafair which is an international low-cost airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Unfortunately this is part of the group trip and we would not be able to take a booking where you made your own arrangements for this flight - all passengers would fly on the same flight booked by our local ground agent.

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