11-Day South Africa Holiday: Cape Town, Kruger, Hwange, Victoria Falls & Johannesburg
Experience Cape Town's top highlights - sea adventures, penguins, history and the Winelands - including a trip up Table Mountain. Travel through a scenic route in South Africa connecting several cultural and natural points of interest, and enjoy Big 5 game viewing in Kruger National Park. Then experience Southern Africa's top highlight - Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park's unspoiled wilderness - on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1
Cape Town Table Mountain and City Tour
On arrival in Cape Town, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel, and check in. Travel by cable car to the top of Table Mountain (excludes cableway ticket fee), then descend and pass through the Malay Quarter, city centre and Company Gardens. Visit the Castle of Good Hope and Diamond Works. Travel to the Milnerton area and photograph Table Mountain from across Table Bay (time permitting).
- Destination
- Cape Town (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- Radisson Hotel, located in/near V&A Waterfront
Day 2
Cape Town to Cape Peninsula Tour
Today is for fun and adventure - proceed on a full day guided Cape Peninsula tour and experience some of the most spectacular views in the world. The tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast passing through the fishing village of Hout Bay, with the option of a short boat trip to Duiker Island to view the Cape fur seals. The tour then heads along Chapman's Peak Drive on to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. From there we travel to False Bay and return to Cape Town by way of the Simon's Town naval base, where we visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, then via Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short walking tour.
- Destination
- Cape Town (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- Radisson Hotel, located in/near V&A Waterfront
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Cape Town and Winelands
Travel to the Winelands. Tour through historic Franschhoek, with one wine tasting included. A second wine tasting will be included (time permitting) before returning to Cape Town.
- Destination
- Cape Town (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- Radisson Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast & Afternoon Wine Pairing
Day 4
Cape Town to Kruger
After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight to Kruger. Arrive in Kruger and enjoy a sunset safari.
- Destination
- Kruger National Park (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- Kruger Gate Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5
Kruger National Park
This morning you'll be transferred into the park and spend the day game viewing. Kruger offers glorious views, spectacular landscapes and incredible wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Destination
- Kruger National Park (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- Kruger Gate Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6
Kruger National Park Game Drives
After breakfast, enter the world-famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing. The park offers some of the best game viewing and wildlife opportunities in the world. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Destination
- Kruger National Park (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- Kruger Gate Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7
Kruger NP to Hwange NP
Enjoy breakfast before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight to Livingstone. On arrival, you'll have a chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and one of the world's largest sheets of falling water, before being transferred to Hwange Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe, where the remainder of the day is yours to relax.
- Destination
- Hwange (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation
- Hwange Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
The morning starts with a visit to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre near Hwange National Park, which teaches about conservation and includes a rehabilitation area for injured or orphaned dogs, followed by an afternoon game drive/safari in Hwange Park.
- Destination
- Hwange (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation
- Hwange Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Hwange to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Transfer to Victoria Falls by road. Experience the unique Upper Zambezi, just above Victoria Falls, relaxing on a boat cruise followed by a full dinner course while viewing the natural wonders of the world. Visit parts of the river previously only accessible by canoe and discover the secret hideaways of hippos and elephants while enjoying the fascinating flora and fauna. A truly soulful journey, highly recommended for photographers and naturalists.
- Destination
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation
- Shearwater Explorers Village, located in/near Victoria Falls
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
After breakfast, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, guests will be transferred to Monte Casino, which offers a wide range of dining options and live evening entertainment, before returning to the hotel.
- Destination
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- 4-Star Radisson Blu Hotel, located in Sandton
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
Johannesburg to Johannesburg International Airport
Enjoy breakfast, then head out to explore Johannesburg and its surroundings - visit Constitution Hill, drive past the Nelson Mandela Bridge, through the Johannesburg CBD to see significant landmarks, and on to Soweto to visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street and the Mandela Family House/Museum, plus lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your onward flight home.
- Destination
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Accommodation
- No accommodation
- Meals
- Breakfast
What's Included
- Internal flights
- Accommodation
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labelled as optional)
- Transfers to restaurant
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
- Roundtrip transfers
- All taxes/VAT
What's Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Accommodation on the last day
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Full deposit, payment and cancellation terms: Booking Terms & Conditions.