Get the best of all worlds on this classic city-beach-bush South Africa safari tour to magical Cape Town and magnificent Kruger National Park – plus a few days in the exclusive private Timbavati Game Reserve. The spectacular South African adventure is a life-changing 10-night package that starts in the Mother City with enthralling sightseeing and wine tasting and ends on safari in two famous, wildlife-rich conservation regions where the big 5 roam and professional game rangers share their biodiversity knowledge with you.
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STARTS FROM Cape Town, South Africa
ENDS AT Johannesburg, South Africa
Days 1 – 4
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and meet hotel transfer. Find your luxury mountain-facing suite at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel in the very heart of the vibrant and infamous Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront. This key tourism entertainment and historical hub is truly the gateway to Cape Town’s attractions, so get your fill of the boat cruises, seals, mountain and ocean views, cosmopolitan foods, museums, art, curious, boutiques, live music and friendly locals. See the two Oceans Aquarium, iconic Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point), pearly beaches and rocky shores.
Days 4 – 7
3 NIGHTS ON A FULL BOARD BASIS
After breakfast drive to the Cape Town International Airport to fly to Skukuza Airport where you will meet your Rhino Post Safari Lodge ranger and game drive to the lodge. Rhino Post is an authentic safari lodge with just 8 bush suites, making it an intimate experience in a prime position in the Kruger National Park. It is fence free to allow free movement of animals around the camp so make the most of game viewing from your private deck! Enjoy a sundowner game drive before a delicious South African meal around the fire. Spend three glorious days here enjoying the game, the views, the food and the company.
Days 7 – 9
3 NIGHTS ON A FULL BOARD BASIS
An early morning game viewing activity, breakfast and transfer to the Timbavati Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park, featuring off-road and night game drives. Settle into your plush bush suite at Simbavati River Lodge, grab a cup of tea and a snack and set off on your first game drive. Simbavati is a gem, uniquely positioned on the banks of Kruger’s Nhlaralumi River with an active waterhole in front of the lodge’s dining area loved by huge elephants. Spend 3 enjoying the endless vistas, game viewing from your suite, world-class service, food and wine.
Day 10
After your final morning wildlife activity, you will be transferred by road to the Hoedspruit Airport for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.