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Essence of South Africa Private Tour

8 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Your private driver picks you up at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Cape Town. Once you've settled in, you'll have time to rest and get oriented. The city sits right under Table Mountain, and you've got a mix of history, culture, and natural scenery waiting for you to explore whenever you're ready.

    Optional Activities

    • Explore V&A Waterfront
    • Visit Table Mountain viewpoints
    • Wine tasting in Cape Town region
    Landmarks/POIs
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront
  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    This morning you'll walk through Cape Town's older neighborhoods to see how different cultures have shaped the city's character over time. The main event is the Table Mountain Cable Car ride, which takes you up the iconic peak. From the top, you'll get views across the city, out over the ocean, and toward the surrounding landscape.

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour through Cape Town's historical districts and neighborhoods
    • Table Mountain Cable Car ride with panoramic views
    Landmarks/POIs
    Table Mountain
    Devil's Peak
    Lion's Head
    Signal Hill
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    You're picked up from your hotel for a drive along Chapman's Peak, one of South Africa's notable coastal routes. After that, you'll head to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to see Cape Point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Stop by Boulders Beach to see the African Penguins there, then spend time at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before heading back to your hotel.

    Included Activities

    • Chapman's Peak Drive scenic route
    • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve walk
    • Cape Point visit
    • African Penguins viewing at Boulders Beach
    • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks/POIs
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
  4. Day 4

    Stellenbosch

    You transfer to Stellenbosch, a town in the winelands with vineyards and mountains all around. After checking in, you'll take a route through the Stellenbosch Valley that includes wine and cheese tastings. Later, head to Waterford Estate for a wine drive safari with tastings and chocolate, then visit Delaire Graff Wine Lounge to try more wines and cheeses and wander their garden.

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Stellenbosch with historic Cape Dutch architecture
    • Waterford Estate Wine Drive Safari with wine tastings and handcrafted platter
    • Wine & Chocolate Experience at Waterford Estate
    • Delaire Graff Wine Lounge wine and cheese tasting
    • Delaire Graff garden exploration
    Landmarks/POIs
    Waterford Estate
    Delaire Graff Wine Lounge
    Stellenbosch Valley
  5. Day 5

    Cape Town to Hoedspruit to Kruger National Park

    This morning you travel to Cape Town airport for your flight to Hoedspruit. Once you land, a driver transfers you to Kapama Lodge inside Kruger National Park. The lodge is all-inclusive with meals and safaris covered, so you can settle in and relax as you take in the savanna landscape and watch the sun drop over the bush.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge
    • Lunch at Kapama Lodge
    • Dinner at Kapama Lodge
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park

    You head out on an early morning safari as the sun comes up and the park comes alive. Your guide helps you spot lions, leopards, hyenas, and other predators as they finish hunting through the night. Later in the afternoon, you're back out for a sunset safari when the sky lights up and nocturnal animals start moving around waterholes.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning safari with expert guide
    • Sunset safari
    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge
    • Lunch at Kapama Lodge
    • Dinner at Kapama Lodge
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kruger National Park
  7. Day 7

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Your driver meets you when you arrive and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like, though you have the option to take a cultural village tour if you want to learn more about South African traditions.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Lesedi Cultural Village Tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lesedi Cultural Village
  8. Day 8

    Johannesburg

    You grab breakfast before heading to the airport for your departure flight. Your time in South Africa wraps up here, taking with you memories of Cape Town's landscapes, the winelands, wildlife from Kruger, and Johannesburg's energy and culture.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
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