12-Day Cape Town to Kruger Nat Park Safari | Zasendle Adventures

12 Day Guided Safari/Tour
Cape Town to Kruger National Park

Garden Route, Addo Elephant Nat Park, Drakensberg Mountains, Kruger Nat Park

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Overview

SOUTH AFRICA is the most diverse country in Southern Africa, a destination with the greatest variety of scenic landscapes, a rich blend of people and an infrastructure that offers a large choice of tourism facilities and services.

There are a multitude of beautiful National Parks and Nature Reserves, mountains that rise to the sky, endless beaches and seascapes, a wide spectrum of people and cultures, big cities, a large variety of affordable accommodation and a choice of many kinds of adventure and leisure activities.

It is also the largest country in Southern Africa with a population of 58 million people, 10 World Heritage Sites, 2,900 kms of beautiful coastline, the highest mountains south of Kilimanjaro, great game parks, 7 different vegetation zones, welcoming people, a wonderful climate and abundant mineral resources.

It can also lay claim to being the Cradle of Life and Humankind with fossil evidence of the earliest beginnings of life and the largest assemblage of human ancestor fossils in the world.

South Africa’s two most popular tourist destinations include the wildlife-rich savannas of the Kruger National Park and the wealth of attractions in Cape Town which never cease to draw excited visitors. But these are not by any means the only attractions in this large and beautiful country.

Take a tour along the wonderfully scenic Garden Route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth for breathtaking views of the magnificent Cape coast, charming villages and towns and loads of things to see and do. Heading north along the Eastern Cape coast you will find some wonderful seaside resorts and the magnificent Wild Coast that has remained untouched by touristic development.

This Safari has it ALL, the best of South Africa has to offer from Cape Town to Kruger National Park.

Embark on a breathtaking 12-day journey through South Africa starting in the stunning city of Cape Town. Experience the famous Garden Route as we travel eastward to Port Elizabeth, visiting iconic sights like the Cape Peninsula, Betty's Bay Penguins, and the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas.

Marvel at the natural beauty of Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Addo Elephant National Park.

Delve into South Africa's rich history as we explore Graaff-Reinet, hike the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, and search for The Big Five in the renowned Kruger National Park—all guided by our expert local guides in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles.

Places Visited:
Cape Peninsula, Betty's Bay Penguins, Cape Aghulas - Most Southern Tip of Africa, Cango Ostrich Farm, Orphaned Elephant experience, Cango Caves, Knysna Heads, Tsitsikamma Nat Park, Storms River Mouth, Addo Elephant Nat Park, Camdeboo Nat Park, Gariep Dam, Golden Gate Nat Park, Drakensberg Mountains Amphitheatre, Skioenkop Battle Field, Blood River Battle Field, Kruger Nat Park.

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

Small Group Tour
Guided Safari/Tour
See The Big 5 Wildlife
Expert Local Guide
Drive and visit the Famous Garden Route
Cango Caves
Addo Elephant National Park
Storms River Mouth
Tsitsikamma National Park
Bloukrans Bungy Jumping
Orphaned Elephants
Most Southern Tip of Africa
Battle Fields of South Africa
Unrivaled Biodiversity
Cape Point
Betty's Bay Penguins
Valley of Desolation
Kruger Nat Park
Drakensberg Mountains
Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains

HIGHLIGHTS

ITINERARY

Duration: 12 Days, 11 Nights

Start Location: SOUTH AFRICA, Cape Town

End Location: SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg

Departure Time: 08h00

Drop-off Time: 16h00 - 17h00

Dress: Be prepared for all weather conditions

Fitness Level: Basic

Pack: Camera, Sunglasses and comfortable shoes and clothing

Cape Town - Hermanus

Day 1:

We pick up guests at 07h30 at your place of residence/hotel in Cape Town Centre or at our Central meeting point in Cape Town, please arrive one day before the safari/tour start date. Please enquire about Cape Town International Airport pick ups.

Central meeting Point:

Cape Town: In front of the Two Oceans Aquarium in the parking lot, V&A Waterfront

We take a scenic drive along the famous Chapmans Peak road towards The Cape Peninsula (Cape Point). Taking in the spectacular views along the way. Arriving at Cape Point we take a walk around Cape Point with it's spectacular views.

On route we stop in Simon's Town for lunch and enjoy the the view.

After lunch we stop at Betty's Bay and view the Cape Jackass Penguins up close on foot.

Arriving in Hermanus we check in at our accommodation. For the ones that want to explore Hermanus Flee Markets or explore the the Town will be dropped of in the Centre and may spend at their own leisure time. Your guide will pick you up at a agreed time to take you back to your accommodation for the evening.

Included Activities:

Betty's Bay Penguins

Cape Peninsula National Park - Cape Point

Included Accommodation: B&B

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Hermanus - Oudtshoorn

Day 2:

Leaving early morning from Hermanus, we head straight towards Cape Aghulas, The Southern Most Tip of Africa. We enjoy a breakfast near Cape Aghulas.

We continue on the Garden Route and take lunch along the way, through stunning scenery to the picturesque town of Swellendam, turn northeast towards Oudtshoorn. We stop en-route at the Tradouw Pass for pictures, we follow the famous Route R62 towards Oudtshoorn.

Arriving in Oudtshoorn later the afternoon, we visit the Cango Ostrich Farm for a guided tour, after the guided tour we stop for dinner before we check in at our accommodation for the evening.

Included Activities:

Cape Aghulas - Most Southern Tip of Africa

Guided Ostrich Farm experience

Included Accommodation: B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Oudtshoorn - Plettenberg Bay

Day 3:

We check out and depart for the Congo Caves guided tour in a natural Caves formed in the limestone Swartberg Mountains. After our Cango Caves guided tour we enjoy breakfast at the Caves. Our next stop is Buffelsdrift Game Reserve to participate on the Orphaned Elephant Experience.

Leaving Oudtshoorn behind we head south over the Outeniqua Mountains towards George, Wilderness and Knysna.

We arrive in Knysna and drive to the spectacular view points on the eastern head, overlooking the expansive lagoon. This is one of two massive sandstone sentinels guarding the entrance to these peaceful inland waters.

Leaving Knysna, we continue to Plettenberg Bay were we check in at our accommodation, the rest of the afternoon is for leisure time to explore Plettenberg Bay.

Included Activities:

Guided Cango Caves Tour

Orphaned Elephant Experience

Knysna Heads

Included Accommodation: B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch on the road, Dinner

Plettenberg Bay - Port Elizabeth

Day 4:

Leaving early morning towards Tsitsikamma Nat Park for the Storms River Suspension Bridge. Take your time walking around this spectacular place and take in the views. Optional activities to participate in is Kayaking. Enjoy breakfast before we depart again.

After Storms River Mouth we depart toward Jeffreys Bay, stopping en-route at Storms River Bridge for pictures. In JBay we stop and view this surfers paradise town.

We head towards Port Elizabeth onto Addo Elephant Nat Park, enjoying lunch before we set into Addo Elephant Park for the afternoon in our tour vehicle. We scan the tickets for The Big 5 Wildlife roaming wild in a natural habitat.

Later the evening we check in at our accommodation for the evening,

Included Activities:

Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge

Addo Elephant National Park Entry

Included Accommodation: B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Port Elizabeth - Graaff-Reinet

Day 5:

Leaving early morning towards Graaff-Reinet, the 4th Oldest Town in South Africa. We stop at Daniels Cheetah Project for breakfast. Optional Activity - Guided tour of Daniels Cheetah Project.

We head further inland, arriving in Graaff-Reinet for lunch. We check in at our accommodation.

Everyone can explore Graaff-Reinet on their own leisure time for the afternoon. Just before sunset we head towards The Valley of Desolation for amazing sunset pictures of the Valley.

Optional Activities:

Guided tour of Daniel's Cheetah Project

Included Activities:

Visit The Valley of Desolation

Own Leisure time in Graaff-Reinet

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Light lunch on the road, Dinner

Graaff-Reinet - Ladybrand

Day 6:

We head further inland, today is a long day of driving to get to Ladybrand. We stop en-route at the Gariep Dam for pictures and the history of Gariep Dam.

Take in the landscape as we travel towards Ladybrand, we stop en-route for breakfast and lunch. Arriving in Ladybrand we check in at our accommodation and everyone have leisure time relaxing for the evening.

Included Activities:

Gariep Dam

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Ladybrand - Golden Gate - Drakensberg Mountains

Day 7:

Leaving Ladybrand behind, we drive along the South African / Lesotho border. Take in the prestige landscapes. We head towards the Golden Gate National Park. We stop and take pictures of this beautiful National Park nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Arriving at the Cathedral Peaks in the Drakensberg Mountains early afternoon, everyone may explore the Cathedral Peaks at their own leisure time for the rest of the afternoon. Keep in mind, we overnight at the Cathedral Peaks for 2 nights, so we may commence on one of the many hiking trails the next morning.

Included Activities:

Golden Gate Nat Park

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Drakensberg Mountains Cathedral Peak

Day 8:

The whole day is set aside for participating on one of the many hiking trails to the Peak of the Cathedral Peaks (Drakensberg Mountains).

Included Activities:

Cathedral Peak Hiking Trails

Spend the day at your own leisure time

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Drakensberg Mountains - Newcastle

Day 9:

After a wonderful day exploring the Drakensberg Mountains on a hiking trail and taking in the beautiful Mountains, we leave the Drakensberg Mountains behind.

Today we visit Spioenkop and Blood River Battle Fields and learn about the history of South Africa and the wars that took place in this area between the Boers, The British and the Zulu's in the 1800's

Included Activities:

Spioenkop Battle Field

Blood River Battle Field

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner

Newcastle - Hazyview - Kruger Nat Park

Day 10:

Leaving Newcastle behind we head towards Hazyview next to the Kruger National Park.

En-route we stop in Barberton, visiting the museum and take a short drive on the Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail.

Included Activities:

Barberton history & Museum

Makhonjwa Geotrail

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner

Kruger National Park

Day 11:

We head out early morning from Hazyview towards the Phabeni Gate of Kruger National park. The whole day is set aside to explore the Kruger National Park in our tour vehicle.

Kruger Nat Park is South Africa's First National Park established in 1926. Kruger National park is home to The Big 5 Wildlife. We have the opportunity to see these magnificent animals roam freely and wild in their natural habitat. Wild Animals we might see, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and plenty other plains antelope.

Included Activities:

Full-Day Trip to Kruger National Park

Included Accommodation: Hotel/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner

BOTSWANA, Kasane - ZIMBABWE, Victoria Falls

Day 13:

We depart early morning towards the Zimbabwe Border, your guide will assist everyone crossing the Zimbabwe border.

We stop and enjoy breakfast near the Victoria Falls.

After entering the Victoria Falls, guests can explore the Falls and many activities at their own pace.

Optional Activities:

Helicopter Flight over the falls

Bungy Jumping

White Water Rafting

Many more options

Included Activities:

Entry to Victoria Falls

Own leisure time

Included Accommodation: Chalet/B&B

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Kruger Nat Park - Johannesburg

Day 12:

After a accelerating day of exploring Kruger National park, our tour comes to a end. Today we leave Kruger National Park behind and head back to Johannesburg.

The day is set aside to drive back to Johannesburg. The tour conclude back in Johannesburg, near O.R Tambo International Airport at your choice of accommodation around 16h00 - 17h00 in the afternoon.

IN ZONE drop-off locations ONLY, within 3 kilometers of O.R Tambo International Airport. (Make sure to book one of the accommodations near O.R Tambo International Airport)

List of recommended accommodation:

City Lodge Hotel

Protea Hotel

Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel

Peermont Mondior Hotel

Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo

Included Activities:

Sight Seeing along the way to Johannesburg

Accommodation: Not Included

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch