Discover South Africa on a 10-day custom Cape Town and Safari that lets you savor the cosmopolitan charms of Cape Town and experience thrilling game viewing at Kruger National Park. This itinerary offers the flexibility to travel any time, and with help from our travel experts, you can include additional excursions for an easy way to create your ideal tour of Cape Town and see wildlife on Safari.

Cape Town and Safari 10-Day Itinerary

Days 1 & 2
U.S. / Cape Town
Depart the U.S. en route to Cape Town, South Africa. International Expeditions will be happy to assist you with your international flights! Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the lovely Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, your home for the next four nights.

Jan van Riebeeck ‘founded’ the Cape in 1652 as a provisioning station for the Dutch fleets trading in the Indies. Today Cape Town is a modern, bustling city set dramatically at the foot of flat-topped Table Mountain. The city’s prosperity is still tied to the sea — it is the second-largest port in South Africa. The city, which now serves as the republic’s legislative capital, is a curious mixture of Cape Dutch, Victorian and contemporary. Known as the famed “Tavern of the Sea” and Africa’s “Mother City,” cosmopolitan Cape Town blends an eclectic mix of culture, food and colors. (Meals Aloft)

Day 3

Cape Town
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Cape Town, which includes taking a cable car to Table Mountain. The afternoon is at leisure to explore. (B)

Day 4

Cape Town
Depart early this morning for the Southern Peninsula. Our first stop will be in the small village of Glencairn, where we spend 3-4 hours trekking with the chacma baboons. Sit and observe these fascinating animals as they play and socialize around you. Continue on toward Cape Point, making a stop at Boulder Beach to visit a colony of African penguins. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon touring Cape Point at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. (B)

Day 5

Cape Town
Today is free for independent exploration of Cape Town and the surrounding areas. The adventurous may take a helicopter flip for a bird’s-eye-view of the area! Other activities include shopping, visiting the aquarium, golf, hiking and many more. (B)

Optional excursion add-ons (at additional cost where applicable):

• Explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for great shopping and entertainment
• Visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
• Day trip to tour the townships (shantytowns) – a chance to see how everyday South Africans have found creative solutions to everyday problems
• Visit the beautiful Cape Winelands (about 30 minutes from downtown Cape Town)
• Shop either in formal shopping malls (eg: the Waterfront) or street markets (eg: Green Market Square or the Pan African Market)
• Helicopter flip or boat cruise around the harbor
• Visit some of the many museums and places of historic interest
• Enjoy outdoor fun with as sea kayaking, abseiling, hiking, golf, cycling, fishing etc

Day 6
Greater Kruger National Park
Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, where we board light aircraft to the greater Kruger National Park and beautiful Motswari Lodge. Later this afternoon depart on a game drive in search of the “Big Five.” While on your daily game drives, expect to see: spotted hyena, African wild cat, lion, leopard, African elephant, Burchell’s zebra, white and black rhino, warthog, hippo, Cape buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck, reedbuck, blue wildebeest, boomslang snake, black mamba and African rock python. Be sure to bring a good camera! (B,D)

Days 7 & 8
Greater Kruger National Park
Enjoy early morning game drives in continued search of the “Big Five.” This is also an opportunity to see the diurnal animals at their most active. Following a hearty South African breakfast your guide will take you on a bush walk, pointing out smaller creatures that are not always seen on a game drive as well as explaining the flora of the region.

After lunch, the rest of the afternoon is siesta time. Relax by the pool, browse the gift shop or read a book on the deck or in the lounge area.

Evenings are spent on another safari with your guide and tracker. At sunset, enjoy refreshing drinks, soak up the amazing silence and watch the sun sink into the horizon, splashing the sky with incredible colors.

The African night comes alive with sound, and at dusk you may hear the distinctive call of the miniature Scops owl, the laughing of hyenas and the distant grunts of lions. Your Trackers will sweep the bush with a powerful spotlight and point out the nocturnal wildlife. (B,L,D Daily)

Days 9 & 10
Johannesburg/ U.S.
Enjoy another early morning safari. Following breakfast, transfer to Hoedspruit for your flight to Johannesburg. You are met in Johannesburg by our representative, and assisted with your overnight flight to the U.S. (Day 9: B, Meals Aloft; Day 10: Meals Aloft)

Your Accommodations in Cape Town and Greater Kruger National Park

Cape Cadogan

The stately Cape Cadogan is Georgian and Victorian building dating back to the beginning of the 19th century. It was originally a farmhouse, which was ‘Victorianized’ in 1912 and declared a national monument in 1984.

This boutique hotel is well known for its comfortable, luxurious atmosphere. The reception areas are individually decorated and designed for comfort and tranquility. It is themed on the Irish literary figure Oscar Wilde, renowned for his bohemian lifestyle throughout Europe and New York during the latter part of the 19th century.

The public areas comprise a comfortable lounge with an open fireplace, a garden and pool area, and a library where you can relax and read or research your itinerary from the computer terminal provided for your convenience.

Bohemian chic is their hallmark, with 12 luxuriously appointed en suite bedrooms that are decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture using dramatic fabrics to maximum effect.

Motswari Lodge

Motswari (meaning "To conserve and protect") Lodge prides itself on offering guests a unique and genuine bush experience. The owners believe that the bush is a humble place where one should have a chance to unwind from modern stresses and rejuvenate the soul. As such, an informal atmosphere prevails where news headlines are replaced by sighting comparisons and rush hour by miles of open veld. The staff is passionate about their way of life and guests will feel like part of the family during nights around a campfire or sipping sun-downers at the sun-stained waterhole.

Lodge facilities include a traditional, open-air boma, a spacious lounge and bar over-looking a beautiful dam, an art gallery exhibiting original wildlife art, a fully-equipped conference room and a refreshing swimming pool. The Lodge accommodates 30 guests in 15 luxury en suite bungalows. All bedrooms have air-conditioning and overhead fans, and feature magnificent bush and river views.

Signature Wildlife

By combining Cape Town with the best safari areas, you can see an extraordinary variety of wildlife! Species you may encounter on the custom Cape Town and South Africa safari include:

Optional Excursions and Safari Extensions

Our custom Southern Africa desk is happy to help you create your ideal journey by arranging additional excursions or safari extensions. Some options to consider:
 

• Additional Cape Town city tours to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, local townships, wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, harbor cruises or museums
  
• Additional days on safari in Kruger National Park at the end of your journey
  
• Relax at beautiful Victoria Falls
  
• Luxury rail journey on Rovos Rail or Blue Train to Johannesburg

Go when you want,

with who you want!

 

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Kim Guth today to get started!