South Africa Road Trip: Adventure Between Kruger, Cape & Coast (including Phalaborwa)

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Departure

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2. Day 2

   Johannesburg

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   Optional Activities

   • Dinner at Nelson Mandela Square
   • Neighbourgoods Market (weekends) - food, live music, local atmosphere
   • Explore Maboneng neighborhood - street art, concept stores, jazz clubs
   • Sundowner at rooftop bar

   Landmarks
   Nelson Mandela Square
   Neighbourgoods Market
   Maboneng

   

3. Day 3

   Johannesburg

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   Optional Activities

   • Visit Gandhi Square to view Mahatma Gandhi statue
   • Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Johannesburg (payable locally)
   • Visit Nelson Mandela's former home in Soweto (payable on site)

   Landmarks
   Gandhi Square
   Soweto
   Nelson Mandela's Former Home

4. Day 4

   Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

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   Optional Activities

   • Stop at scenic viewpoints for photos
   • Visit Blyde River Canyon

   Landmarks
   Blyde River Canyon

   

5. Day 5

   Kruger National Park Safari

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   Included Activities

   • Self-drive safari tour in Kruger National Park

   Landmarks
   Kruger National Park

   

6. Day 6

   Kruger National Park

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   Included Activities

   • Self-drive safari in Kruger National Park
   • Access to lodge pool
   • Drinks under the stars at lodge

   Optional Activities

   • Spa treatments at lodge
   • Evening safari through Kruger National Park in open jeep (small group with guide, max. 10 persons, approx. 3 hours, summer from 5pm, winter from 4:30pm, payable locally)
   • Full day safari through Kruger National Park in open jeep (small group tour with guide, approx. 10 hours from 06:00-16:00, payable locally)
   • Morning safari through Kruger National Park in open off-road vehicle (small group with guide, max. 10 persons, approx. 6 hours from 06:00-12:00, payable locally)

   Landmarks
   Kruger National Park

7. Day 7

   Kruger National Park to Pretoria

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   Included Activities

   • Visit Union Buildings

   Landmarks
   Union Buildings

   

8. Day 8

   Pretoria to Plettenberg Bay

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   Included Activities

   • Explore Tsitsikamma National Park - dense forests and wild coastline

   Optional Activities

   • Zipline adventure up to 30 meters between trees in Tsitsikamma (payable on site)
   • Walk across suspension bridges in Tsitsikamma National Park

   Landmarks
   Tsitsikamma National Park
   Lookout Beach

   

9. Day 9

   Plettenberg Bay

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   Optional Activities

   • Hiking trails in Robberg Nature Reserve - The Gap, Witsand, or The Point trails
   • Wildlife spotting - seal colony viewing
   • Dolphin and whale watching from cliffs
   • Boat tour to Robberg Nature Reserve & Marine Protected Area with swimming with seals (small group tour with dive guide, approx. 1.5-2 hours, payable on request)

   Landmarks
   Robberg Nature Reserve

10. Day 10

    Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Wilderness National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Hike the Giant Kingfisher Trail in Wilderness National Park
    • Canoe or kayak in Wilderness National Park (payable locally)
    • Explore ostrich farms and countryside in Oudtshoorn area

    Landmarks
    Wilderness National Park
    Oudtshoorn

11. Day 11

    Oudtshoorn

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    Optional Activities

    • Guided hikes in Little Karoo (payable locally)
    • Mountain biking (payable locally)
    • Quad tours (payable locally)
    • Kayak or canoe tours (payable locally)
    • Relax at hotel pool and unwind

    Landmarks
    Little Karoo

12. Day 12

    Oudtshoorn to Swellendam

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    Optional Activities

    • Purchase braai basket with fresh vegetables, bread, and quality barbecued meat (payable on site)
    • Campfire evening with marshmallows and stargazing

    Landmarks
    Breede River

13. Day 13

    Swellendam

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    Included Activities

    • Explore Marloth Nature Reserve with hiking trails

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hikes through Marloth Nature Reserve
    • Relax in glamping tent's private hot tub with local wine

    Landmarks
    Marloth Nature Reserve
    Breede River

14. Day 14

    Swellendam to Cape Town via Simon's Town

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    Included Activities

    • Visit penguin colony at Boulders Beach
    • Visit Cape of Good Hope
    • Cog railway to Cape Point

    Landmarks
    Boulders Beach
    Cape of Good Hope
    Cape Point
    False Bay
    Diaz Beach

    

15. Day 15

    Cape Town

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Ride the Cape Wheel for 360° city views (payable locally)
    • Visit Castle of Good Hope

    Landmarks
    Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
    Table Mountain
    Cape Wheel
    Castle of Good Hope

    

16. Day 16

    Cape Town

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    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lessons or sessions in Cape Town (payable locally)
    • Break at beach cafés
    • Sunset at Signal Hill
    • Photo at Table Mountain Frame

    Landmarks
    Signal Hill
    Table Mountain Frame
    Robben Island

17. Day 17

    Cape Town

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    Optional Activities

    • Walk Long Street and shopping boutiques
    • Visit Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
    • Table Mountain gondola ride to summit (payable on site)
    • Visit Camps Bay Beach for sundowner
    • Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

    Landmarks
    Long Street
    Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
    Table Mountain
    Lion's Head
    Camps Bay Beach
    Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

18. Day 18

    Cape Town Departure

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19. Day 19

    Arrival Home

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