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South Africa: Cape Town, Kruger & Johannesburg

A 10-day South Africa tour combining Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, Kruger safari experiences, Pretoria and Johannesburg.

South Africa Guided / Escorted Value Culture Nature & Adventure Safari / Wildlife
Length10 days / 8 nights
FormatClassic guided South Africa tour with safari
ActivityActive
Route Cape Town • Cape Peninsula • Kruger National Park • Pretoria • Johannesburg

Why This Trip Stands Out

This itinerary combines South Africa’s city, coast and safari experiences in one approachable trip. It gives first-time visitors Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, Kruger wildlife and Johannesburg history without requiring a luxury-safari budget.

  • Cape Town and Table Mountain.
  • Robben Island when weather and sea conditions allow.
  • Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach penguins.
  • Open-vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park.
  • Soweto, Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum.

Sample Itinerary

Days 1–4 | Cape Town

Settle into Cape Town, tour the city and Table Mountain, visit Robben Island when conditions permit, and explore the Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach.

Days 5–6 | Kruger National Park

Fly to the Kruger region for safari time, including afternoon and morning game drives in open vehicles.

Days 7–9 | Pretoria & Johannesburg

Continue toward Johannesburg with sightseeing in Pretoria and Soweto, including important sites connected to South Africa’s modern history.

Day 10 | Departure

The organized itinerary concludes in Johannesburg.


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What You Get

What’s Included

  • 8 nights of accommodations
  • Cape Town–Kruger economy-class flight
  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
  • English-speaking tour manager
  • Scheduled motorcoach sightseeing
  • Open-vehicle Kruger game drives
  • Entrance fees for included sightseeing
  • Selected porter, wait-staff and local-guide gratuities on included services

Your Stay

Where You’ll Stay

The trip uses comfortable hotels in Cape Town and Johannesburg plus a safari lodge in the Kruger area. Exact properties can change by departure.

Getting Around

Transportation

Travel includes motorcoach transportation, an included Cape Town-to-Kruger flight on land-only packages and open safari vehicles in Kruger National Park.

Food & Dining

Meals & Dining

Fourteen meals are included: eight breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners.

More to Add

Optional Experiences

Optional excursions may be available by departure. Robben Island is included when ferry operations and sea conditions permit.

Stay a Little Longer

Extensions Available

A longer version adding Victoria Falls and Botswana may be available on select dates. Extra South Africa nights can also be coordinated.

Make It Yours

Ways to Customize It

The guided route is fixed, but I can compare land-only and air-and-land options and coordinate additional nights before or after the tour.

Group Details

How the Group Works

This is a professionally guided group departure. Exact group size can vary by date.

A Good Match?

Who This Trip Is Best For

Travelers who want a first South Africa trip that combines Cape Town, history and Kruger wildlife at a more approachable price than a private luxury safari.

Before You Choose It

A Few Things to Know

Expect several early mornings, 3–4 hours of walking on some sightseeing days and one driving day over five hours. Safari vehicles are open, unairconditioned and require agility to board. Robben Island is weather-dependent and may be replaced if the ferry cannot operate.

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