Summary
This may just be the ultimate South African safari. This tour is the perfect combination of wildlife viewing and cultural thrills. We start in Pilanesberg National Park, continue to Kruger and round up with a city trip to the cosmopolitan Cape Town and the Cape Winelands. We stay in comfortable lodges and at a quaint Capetonian villa.
Included in this package is:
Transfers from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, Pilanesberg to Kruger and Kruger to Johannesberg.
full board lodges in Pilanesberg and Kruger
All game drives and game walks in Pilanesberg and Kruger
Conservation and park fees, tourism levies etc.
your stay in a luxurious Cape Town villa
Excluded is:
Flight tickets, also in South Africa
car rental and mileage in Cape Town
Food and beverages in Cape Town
Activities in Cape Town
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Cooking
- Evening Drives
- Game Walk
- Hiking
- Morning Drives
- Seascape Photography
- Wilderness Trail
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Places
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Table Mountain, South Africa
- Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
- Cape Winelands, South Africa
- Cape Peninsula, South Africa
- Franschhoek, South Africa
- Western Cape, South Africa
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Pilanesberg National Park
Physical Condition
- Wheelchair Suitable
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Transfer to Pilanesberg
Activities Included
Scenic DriveWe meet up with you at the airport and transfer you to the Pilanesberg National park where we check into camp and enjoy some rest after your long travel. For dinner we take you to a traditional African braai (BBQ).
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Pilanesberg National Park, North West, South Africa
Travel Time: 3 hrs
Day 2Pilanesberg Game Drive
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives Morning Drives Wilderness Trail Game drive Photo-safariWe head out with an open game viewing vehicle in our first of many attempts to spot the big 5 and all the other animals of the park. You have exclusive access to an open game viewer and there are not that many in the park. The vehicle comes packed with cold water, cold drinks and snacks. After lunch we head back into the bush and return to camp just in time for sundowner cocktails.
Day 3Walking Safari and Kruger
Activities Included
Game Walk Hiking Scenic DriveBefore we pack up and hit the road we take you on one of the highlights of the tour, our 5 hour bush walk through the Pilanesberg National Park. Take in the sights and sounds of the bush like never before as you witness wildlife on foot. You will feel what it is like to be truly connected with nature. If you're lucky we will even come close to lions. All while in the safety of two qualified rangers. After this spiritual walk we head back to camp to get ready for the 2nd part of our journey. Now we head to the magical Kruger National Park where we stay two nights at Skukuza Rest Camp. We may also do the game walk in Kruger instead of Pilanesberg.
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Day 4Magic of Kruger
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives Game drive Photo-safariIn early morning hours we head out into the park for a full day game drive where we take you to the main attractions. At sunset we head back to camp to have your guides prepare you a traditional braai. We sit around the camp fire listening to the lions and hyenas while the meat sizzles on the grill.
Day 5Kruger and Cape Town
Activities Included
Morning Drives Scenic Drive Game driveAfter an early morning game drive we take you to Johannesburg where we say good bye as you head to Cape Town. Now the self-drive part of your holiday begins but not without access to Jessika's exclusive guide book and concierge services. In the Mother City, rent a car and head to Woodstock, the thriving and beating hipster heart of Africa. Here you will stay in a gorgeous Victorian villa. Ask Jessika to book you in for dinner at a good restaurant.
Day 6Cape Winelands
We recommend spending this day in the Winelands, in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch as well as Constantia and will provide you with a full itinerary, as well as lunch and dinner bookings on request.
Day 7Table Mountain, Muizenberg to Simonstown - Cape of Good Hope and Chapman's Peak
Activities Included
Scenic Drive CultureThis day we provide you with an action packed itinerary including a morning mountain hike (or take the cable car if you are lazy) as well as a gorgeous drive where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic. Have lunch in Kalk Bay or Simonstown and continue to the Cape of Good Hope. Return via Chapman's peak and have dinner in the city.
Day 8Return home
We recommend some morning souvenir shopping before returning the car and heading back home.
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com