group size is 42-50, do all 42-50 travel as one group?

Yes, the tour group does travel as one group for all included sightseeing and activities.

There seems to be an incoherence between the route description, and the map. Can you please check?

1. I do not see Port Elisabeth on the map (Gqeberha instead - is this nearby or another name?) 2. there is a flight from Kruger national park to Johannesburg, but map shows Mpumalanga (South Africa) Pretoria (South Africa) and then Johannesburg (South Africa) So what is the tour exactly? I am confused.

does this include hotel in cape town

This tour starts in Cape Town, you will spend the first three night there before moving on to your next stop on the tour.

What hotels do you use in Cape Town? Do you have tours without kids?

The hotel listed as an example on our website is SunSquare Cape Town Gardens, but the hotel will not be confirmed for a specific departure until approximately 30 days prior to tour departure. The minimum age for this tour is 5 years of age. We have no strictly child-free tours.

what kind of accommodations and do you have people booked yet for Aug 5, 2022

Hotels we use is Moderate to First Class. Right now we have 2 people booked on August 5,2022 departure

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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger

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From Cape Town to Kruger National Park

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A wonderful overview of the east coast of South Africa. We encountered many experiences and witnessed varied landscapes, cultures and weather.
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cape Town
Day 2
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Table Mountain aerial cable-car ride
- Chapman's Peak Drive scenic drive
- Cape Point Nature Reserve visit
- Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point stops
- Funicular ride to old lighthouse steps
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Robben Island
Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point
Day 3
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront exploration
- Whale-watching cruise in Hermanus (June-December)
- Cape Winelands wine tasting and cellars tour
Landmarks
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Cape Winelands
Day 4
Cape Town - Stony Point Nature Reserve - Hermanus - Mossel Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner at Mossel Bay's Seafood House at harbourfront hotel)
Included Activities
- Stony Point Nature Reserve visit with African Penguins colony viewing
- Hermanus independent exploration
Optional Activities
- Hermanus coastal path walk
- Hermanus whale and marine life spotting
- Hermanus shopping
Landmarks
Stony Point Nature Reserve
Hermanus
Garden Route
Day 5
Mossel Bay - Oudtshoorn - Knysna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cango Caves guided tour
- Ostrich farm interactive tour
Landmarks
Cango Caves
Oudtshoorn
Garden Route
Day 6
Knysna - Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tsitsikamma National Park indigenous coastal forest walk
- Storms River Mouth visit
- Storms River suspension bridge crossing
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching cruise off Knysna coast (June-November)
- Eco Marine cruise to spot dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife (January-May departures)
- Knysna waterfront exploration
- Waterfront dinner and shopping
Landmarks
Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve
Storms River Mouth
Storms River Mouth Cave
Day 7
Knysna - George - Durban - Umhlanga
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Umhlanga Rocks
Day 8
Umhlanga - Mkuze
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Lebombo mountains
- Local Zulu people interaction and cultural learning
Landmarks
Mkuze
Lebombo Mountains
Ghost Mountain (Tshaneni)
Day 9
Mkuze
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mkuze Game Reserve morning game drive
- Lake Jozini afternoon boat ride
Landmarks
Mkuze Game Reserve
Lake Jozini
Day 10
Mkuze - Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Menu of fresh cultural and international dishes)
Included Activities
- Local Swaziland market visit for cultural arts and crafts
- Swaziland cultural exploration
Landmarks
Mhlambanyatsi
Day 11
Eswatini - Greater Kruger National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glass factory visit with glass blowing demonstrations
- Traditional Swazi village visit
- Village huts exploration
- Villager interaction
- Folk songs and dance performances
Optional Activities
- Lodge pool relaxation
- Day spa services
- Lodge dining selections
Landmarks
Greater Kruger National Park Area
Kruger National Park
Day 12
Greater Kruger Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive with experienced guide
- Afternoon game drive
Optional Activities
- Midday wildlife viewing from balcony
- Guided nature walk
- Guided birding walk
- Spa treatment
Day 13
Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Table Mountain
Robben Island
Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point

Landmarks
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Cape Winelands

Landmarks
Stony Point Nature Reserve
Hermanus
Garden Route

Landmarks
Cango Caves
Oudtshoorn
Garden Route

Landmarks
Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve
Storms River Mouth
Storms River Mouth Cave

Landmarks
Umhlanga Rocks

Landmarks
Mkuze
Lebombo Mountains
Ghost Mountain (Tshaneni)

Landmarks
Mkuze Game Reserve
Lake Jozini

Landmarks
Mhlambanyatsi

Landmarks
Greater Kruger National Park Area
Kruger National Park

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5.0

Overall rating based on 43 Reviews

Itinerary
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Accommodation
4.0
Food
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gerard
October 6th, 2024
5
The trip was excellent overall. Our tour director Margaret George was brilliant, knowledgeable and exceptional...
The trip was excellent overall. Our tour director Margaret George was brilliant, knowledgeable and exceptional director in total control. The drivers were Maxwell and Joe. Their demeanor skills and friendliness was beyond reproach. Accommodation was very good. 1 or 2 of the hotels are in need of updating. Meals provided were good. The tours achieved their aims. Big 5 were seen. Would recommend it. One note of caution on home bound flights please arrange to be in Johannesburg early. You may be pushed to get through to your flight in 3 hoursShow more
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Anonymous
October 26th, 2023
5
Margaret was great
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Anonymous
October 17th, 2023
5
Easy to book direct online. Everything organised perfectly.
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Anonymous
October 6th, 2023
5
I like the good organization, comrade, well experience and educated tour guide Taki.
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Anonymous
September 30th, 2023
5
It was a great combination of good hotels, wonderful events and a remarkable tour guide. Taking was just incredible
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Anonymous
September 26th, 2023
5
Well organised Tour leader as excellent Accommodation was fantastic
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Anonymous
September 24th, 2023
5
The tour covered a variety of interesting locations and was run at a good pace allowing free time to explore.
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Anonymous
September 24th, 2023
5
Tour was well organised, particularly the SA side of things with Taki taking the lead and looking after all...
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Anonymous
September 24th, 2023
5
Small group of 18 is what attracted me. We had a large bus so plenty of space to spread out. No one got sick....
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Anonymous
September 22nd, 2023
5
Outstanding experience! Taki was an absolutely superior tour guide. My first time to Africa, and I leave with a much...
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Morgan
Asked on July 24th, 2025
group size is 42-50, do all 42-50 travel as one group?
Group size
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2025
  Yes, the tour group does travel as one group for all included sightseeing and activities.
R
Ray
Asked on September 16th, 2023
There seems to be an incoherence between the route description, and the map. Can you please check?
Tour Details
- R
  Ray
  Traveler•Written September 2023
  1. I do not see Port Elisabeth on the map (Gqeberha instead - is this nearby or another name?) 2. there is a flight from Kruger national park to Johannesburg, but map shows Mpumalanga (South Africa) Pretoria (South Africa) and then Johannesburg (South Africa) So what is the tour exactly? I am confused.
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2023
  Gqeberha is the new name for Port Elisabeth. We have tried to make sure all documents reflect the new name, however, some documents may have been missed. They are one in the same.
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2023
  The new itinerary has you flying from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg. You will no longer be going to Pretoria.
D
Diana
Asked on May 1st, 2023
does this include hotel in cape town
Accommodation
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2023
  This tour starts in Cape Town, you will spend the first three night there before moving on to your next stop on the tour.
S
Sonia
Asked on January 24th, 2023
What hotels do you use in Cape Town? Do you have tours without kids?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2023
  The hotel listed as an example on our website is SunSquare Cape Town Gardens, but the hotel will not be confirmed for a specific departure until approximately 30 days prior to tour departure. The minimum age for this tour is 5 years of age. We have no strictly child-free tours.
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Lynda
Asked on February 16th, 2022
what kind of accommodations and do you have people booked yet for Aug 5, 2022
Accommodation
Tour Details
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2022
  Hotels we use is Moderate to First Class. Right now we have 2 people booked on August 5,2022 departure
- L
  Lynda
  Traveler•Written February 2022
  Do you have any bookings for September. Time opened up on my schedule
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2022
  For the tour 'South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger' there is only one option available for September 2022: September 09-21, 2022

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