14 Day Kruger to Cape Tour - Inland route
- Enjoy beautiful scenery on a Panorama Route tour alongside the Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest in the world. Extra stops are also included such as Sudwala Caves and Lone Creek Falls
- Visit the iconic Big 5 Kruger National Park and enjoy 2 x Open 4x4 vehicle Sunset Game drives as well as a Sunrise Game drive
- Visit 6 x different National Parks and enjoy South Africa’s diverse landscapes and wildlife
- Enjoy a Swazi Cultural Dancing performance + Swazi Village Tour in Swaziland (Eswatini)
- Go on a Drakensberg mountain Gorge Hike
- Go on a Cave tour at the Cango Caves
- Visit an Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm
- Enjoy beautiful scenery alongside the Garden route
- Enjoy hiking at Storms River – Suspension bridges over the ocean
- Explore Mosselbay and enjoy some Beach time
- Enjoy a Cape Wine Tasting Tour and visit 3 x Wine estates
- Experience the exceptional beauty of the Cape area on a Cape Peninsula Tour - Visit Boulders Beach’s Penguins, Funicular ride, Cape point and Cape of Good Hope(Most Southwestern point of the Africa Continent)
- Other exciting activities can also be done during this tour such as visiting the Plettenberg Elephant sanctuary where you can get close to the largest land animal on earth, visit Birds of Eden and Monkeyland or for the more adventurous bungee jumping from Bloukrans, the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world.
- In Cape Town you will also be able to visit the iconic Table Mountain or the Castle, visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens etc. You can also visit the V&A waterfront where you will be able to go on a Harbour boat cruise or visit the impressive Two Oceans aquarium.
Day 1- First part of the Panorama Route
- Your guide will pick you up early morning from Johannesburg and head to the Panorama Route.
- You will make a stop along the way to stretch your legs, buy some refreshments and to enjoy breakfast if you missed it at your Hotel.
- After your stop you will make your way to the first stop on the Panorama Route - Sudwala Caves, where you will be able to go on an interesting Cave Tour of approximately 1 hour.
- You will then head to Lone Creek Falls situated in a forest area which is the only Waterfall in the region where you could stand at the bottom and experience the falls up close with its mist clouds forming around you.
- After your stop at Lone Creek Falls you will head to Mac Mac Falls. On the short walk to the falls, you can marvel at the beautiful crafts of the local people at the stalls set up next to the walkway. Last stop will be the stunning Pinnacle Rock look-out point.
- You will then head to the Lodge situated on the Panorama Route, where you will stay your first night.
- Arrive late afternoon, settle in and relax.
- Enjoy Dinner at 18h00/19h00.
Day 2 - 2nd Part of Panorama Route + Kruger open vehicle Sunset Game drive
- This exciting day starts at 07h30 with breakfast enjoyed at the restaurant.
- After breakfast, you'll make your way to the stunning Lisbon Falls (highest falls in the region). Afterwards you will continue with the Panorama Route all alongside the beautiful Blyde River Canyon (the 3rd largest and the largest green canyon in the world) and visit Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels (best view of the Canyon).
- After you have completed your Panorama Route tour you will make your way to the iconic Kruger National Park. As soon as you have entered you will start to see some wildlife, be especially on the lookout for Rhino, Elephants, Buffalo and Leopard during your first excursion through the Park.
- Arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon, situated next to the beautiful Sabi River which attracts plenty of wildlife.
- Settle in and relax until your first open vehicle Sunset Game Drive will begin at 16h30.
- Enjoy dinner afterwards prepared by your guide under African skies in the true Safari way.
Day 3 - Bushwalk & Sunset Open vehicle Kruger Game drives
- Start this day bright and early in the true African way, enjoy the beautiful African Sunrise and get close to Nature on foot by going on an adrenaline packed Bushwalk starting around 05h00(duration 3-4 hours), guided by armed Rangers.
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast afterwards back at camp. Depart after breakfast and enjoy a closed vehicle mid-day Game drive through Kruger National Park on the way to your next Kruger Camp. Visit Waterholes, Riverbeds and Lookout points in search of the famous Big 5 along the way.
- Arrive at Berg & Dal Rest Camp in the afternoon, that is situated in rocky outcrops where Rhino, Elephant and Leopards are frequently seen. Settle in and relax before going on another exciting 3 hour open vehicle Sunset Game Drive in search for the numerous species of wildlife in the area.
- Afterwards you can enjoy dinner prepared by your guide.
- (It is important to have the correct perspective when embarking on a Bushwalk, although there is the opportunity of seeing the Big Five, this is not the main aim of a Kruger Bushwalk. The aim is to facilitate an experience that embraces some of the fundamental values of Wilderness; solitude, timelessness, freedom from a world where human is in control, and a place where the sounds and ways of nature pervade).
- The Bushwalk can be substituted with a Sunrise Open vehicle Kruger Game drive.
Day 4 - Transfer to Swaziland + Swazi cultural village experience
- Wake up to a beautiful African sunrise on your last morning inside Kruger National Park as you depart around 06h00, making your way to Malelane gate from where you will exit the park.
- Enjoy the spectacular scenery through Mpumalanga province towards the Swazi border post at Jeppe's Reef. Once inside the last remaining Royal Kingdom of Southern Africa you will make your way through scenic Swaziland towards Mantenga Cultural Village where you will be shown how the traditional Swazi people once lived and afterwards enjoy a fascinating traditional Swazi dancing performance.
- Afterwards you will head off to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can enjoy the park’s pristine nature and wildlife.
- Settle in after arrival, enjoy dinner and be on the look-out for the many wildlife inside the camp grounds such as Warthog, Nyala, Bushbuck, to name but a few.
Day 5 - Swaziland to Drakensberg Mountains
- Awake to a breath-taking Swazi sunrise and enjoy breakfast around 07h00 after which you will exit the park and visit the fascinating Malkerns Valley Candle Shop where you will see how the crafty local candle artists, shapes and forms hot semi molten wax into beautiful works of art.
- You will then exit Swaziland through the Emahlatini Border Post back into South Africa and enjoy the scenic route as you make your way from Mpumalanga to the Orange Free State.
- Right next to the Lesotho Border, nestled in the rolling foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains lies a magnificent Mountain Lodge, where you will spend the evening.
- Arrive late afternoon, settle-in and unwind until dinner can be enjoyed around 19h00.
Day 6 - Ukhahlamba Drakensberg & Gorge Hiking Trail
- Witness the birth of a new day surrounded by the splendid Drakensberg Mountains, followed by breakfast around 07h30.
- Enjoy one of the many hiking trails through the magnificent protected fields, forests and alongside crystal-clear river streams. The hike takes approximately 3-4 hours.
- In the afternoon you will depart and head to Golden Gate National Park set in-between the Maluti mountains that forms part of the Drakensberg Mountain range.
- After arrival you will be able to settle-in and unwind until dinner can be enjoyed.
The Tugela Falls (generally accepted as the world's second-tallest waterfall) hike is also available for the more adventurous. This hike will take approximately 6 hours, following the course of the Tugela River for some 11KM. The last few KM can be challenging as the path is along the river and a certain amount of bolder hopping should be expected. There are also high chain ladders on the trail that are definitely not for the fainthearted. At the end of the trail the magnificent view of the Tugela Waterfall awaits.
Day 7 - Drakensberg Mountains to Mokala National Park
- Breakfast can be enjoyed around 07h30 after which you will depart and head off to Mokala National Park situated in the Northern Cape.
- Mokala is South Africa’s newest Park, proclaimed as recently as June 2007. Mokala is the Setswana name for a Camelthorn tree and has a 19611ha landscape that varies between hills and large open plains. Large animals that can be viewed are Gemsbok, Rhino, Buffalo, Eland as well as an array of rare wildlife species such as Tsessebe, Roan Antelope, Mountain Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest and Meerkats.
- Arrive at Mokala in the afternoon, settle-in and unwind until dinner can be enjoyed around 19h00.
Day 8 - Mokala National Park to Karoo National Park
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast around 07h30 from where you will depart from Mokala and travel on the scenic route through the Karoo desert towards the Karoo National Park in the Western Cape.
- The Great Karoo is a vast and unforgiving yet mysterious landscape. Being the largest ecosystem in South Africa, the Karoo is home to a fascinating diversity of life, all having adapted to survive in these harsh conditions. Spanning nearly 400 000km2 in the geographic midriff of South Africa, the Great Karoo must be one of the quietest places on Earth.
- The Great Karoo stands proudly with other desert tourism regions like the Australian Outback and Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, and makes for a memorable road-trip.
- Arrive at the Karoo National Park in the afternoon, settle in and relax or explore the park further by going on a closed vehicle Game drive through the Park and try to spot the rare Cape Mountain Zebras or Karoo Lions or enjoy a leisure walk on the short Fossil trail.
- Dinner will be served around 19h00.
Day 9 - Explore the Cango Caves, an Ostrich farm and Garden Route
- Enjoy breakfast at 07h30 and head off to the exciting world famous Cango Caves for a bit of caving adventure.
- At the head of the picturesque Cango Valley, lies the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo - the Cango Caves, which have been known to man since the Early Stone Age. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well-known Swartberg Mountains, you will find the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast halls and towering formations.
- After the Cango caves you will head to Oudtshoorn, where you will visit an ostrich farm. See all stages from incubation to adulthood. See the miracle of chicks hatching in an incubator room and also feed and meet ostriches up close.
- From Oudtshoorn you will make your way to the beautiful Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, where you will stay the next two days in Storms River Mouth Rest Camp. Arrive late afternoon.
- Settle-in and relax until dinner can be enjoyed at the Storms River Restaurant overlooking the magnificent blue Ocean.
Day 10 - Explore Storms River
- You can enjoy breakfast in these tranquil surroundings at 07h30 from where the day's adventure starts by going on a well-worth hike.
- You will cross a small beach and then follow a boardwalk as it meanders up and down through coastal forest, allowing views of the sea, coast and river mouth.
- The highlight is the 77m long suspension bridge crossing the Storms River Mouth, taking you to a pebble beach, before ascending steeply to a viewpoint over the coast. The rest of the day can be spend at leisure, there are also multiple marine and river activities that can be done such as kayaking, Lilo adventures, snorkeling, scuba diving and Boat cruises or enjoy some of the other beautiful forest hiking trails at Storms River.
- Enjoy dinner again around 19h00 at the Restaurant.
Day 11 - Storms river to Mossel Bay
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at 07h30 from where you will make your way along the beautiful Garden route to Mossel Bay.
- Along the way you can choose some of the exciting activities available in the area such as a visit to the Plettenberg Elephant sanctuary, Birds of Eden, Monkeyland or for the more adventurous bungee jumping from Bloukrans, the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world.
- Arriving in Mossel Bay, you can enjoy lunch from where you can visit “the Point” area and enjoy a relaxing climb to the top where you will be treated to a spectacular view over the Bay and ocean. You will also be able to visit the very interesting Diaz Museum, take a Boat ride to Seal island or just relax on the beach.
- Check-in at your Mossel Bay accommodation in the afternoon and unwind until dinner.
Day 12 - Wine Route to Cape Town
- Depart after breakfast around 08h30 from Mossel Bay making your way to the beautiful Sir Lowry's Pass which is the start to one of the Cape wine land routes.
- Visit three of the most popular wine estates in the Somerset-west area for a very special experience and get the opportunity to sample some of South Africa's finest wines and be treated to an abundance of flavors and tastes.
- You will then head to the exciting mother city, Cape Town.
- Arrive and settle-in at your Cape town Guest House and relax until your guide picks you up for dinner that can be enjoyed at one of Cape Town’s Restaurants.
Day 13 - Cape Peninsula Experience
- A delicious breakfast is served from 07h00. After breakfast, around 08h00 you will depart and head to the start of the Peninsula Tour.
- First stop will be at Boulders Beach that is home to a colony of endangered African penguins, with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to come within meters of them in a protected natural environment. The pristine beach with its signature granite boulders is part of Table Mountain Nature Reserve.
- You will pass through the beautiful Simonstown on your way to Cape Point situated in the Cape point Nature Reserve with some of the most breath-taking mountain and ocean scenery in the world.
- By way of the Flying Dutchman Funicular travel on a railroad to Cape Point, an exciting way to explore the area and journey to the upper lighthouse.
- You will then make your way to the Cape of Good Hope, the most South Western point of the African Continent, where you will be treated to excellent viewing opportunities from the many walkways and look-out points.
- From here you will make your way back to your Hotel/Guesthouse where you can relax until dinner.
Day 14 - Cape Town
- On the last day of your Tour, you will have the opportunity to decide which activities you would like to do such as visiting the iconic Table Mountain, visit the Castle, visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens etc. You can also visit the V&A waterfront where you will be able to go on a Harbour boat cruise or visit the impressive Two Oceans aquarium not to mention all the many Restaurants and shops that you can visit, in search of a last souvenir.
- Around 15h00 you will then transfer to Cape Town airport where unfortunately your 14 Day South African adventure will come to an end.
Extra Notes
- An extra night’s accommodation can be arranged on Day 14, should you wish to depart the following day.
- The tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town with the drop off at Cape town Airport or vice versa.
- A flight back to Johannesburg on Day 14 can also be arranged as well as Johannesburg accommodation, should you wish to depart from Johannesburg the following day back to your home-country.
- Although we provide planned Itineraries our tours are totally flexible and can be customised to suit your needs. Should there be activities that you are not interested in, we could easily exclude them from the Tour.
- We also have other 14 day Tour packages available where a domestic flight is included from Kruger Park to Cape town, if you are not interested in doing a road trip all the way to Cape Town.
General Tour Information
- Open vehicle Game drives and bushwalks might be shared with other guests as these activities are done by the Parks themselves. Private open vehicle Game drives (which will provide a more in depth and personal experience) can also be booked for your tour group only.
- Meals – Some meals are enjoyed at Restaurants (Main course only, starters, desserts and beverages are for own account) and some will be prepared by your guide.
- Red Africa Safaris might make use of partnered companies to lead/conduct Safari tours and only make use of highly professional, registered and passionate companies with whom Red Africa Safaris has an established relationship.
- If the Reservation is made within 30 days of departure we request the full amount to be paid at the time of confirmation. If the Reservation is made more than 30 days prior to departure then a 50% deposit of the full amount is required at the time of booking and the balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the Safari Tour.
- Please note all activities are subject to the weather & availability.
- Please note all accommodation are subject to availability and thus the advertised program might change.
- Adults above 65 years need to provide a Doctor certificate when wanting to partake in the Bushwalks.
- Unfortunately, Red Africa Safaris cannot be held responsible for any Cancellation, Modification or No-show fees that might incur. Therefore, the onus is upon you (the traveller) to take out the necessary Travel Insurance to be covered in the event of unforeseen circumstances that might occur.
- The Tour is based on Mid-range accommodation but more luxurious, such as 4 & 5 star accommodation can also be booked.
Included
- Day 1 - Pick-up from Johannesburg + Private guided transfers in an Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private guided 14 Day tour, conducted by a registered, qualified SA Tourism and Field safari guide
- All Fuel & Toll fees
- All Parks’ Daily Conservation fees/Entrance fees
- All Panorama Route Entrance fees
- 13 nights’ accommodation in comfortable Mid-range Chalets/Hotel rooms with private bathroom facilities
- Breakfast & Dinner each day - last day only breakfast
- 2 x 500ml bottled water per person (per day)
- Drop-off at Cape Town Airport on the last day of the Tour
Activities included
- Panorama Route - Blyde River Canyon + Extra stops such as Sudwala Caves and Lone Creek Falls
- 2 x Kruger Open 4x4 vehicle Sunset Game drives
- 1 x Kruger Open 4x4 vehicle Sunrise Game drive
- More than 5 x closed vehicle Excursions/Game drives at different National Parks, visiting Bird hides, waterholes, lookout points etc. to view Africa’s wildlife
- Swazi Cultural Dancing performance + Swazi Village Tour
- Drakensberg mountain Gorge Hike
- Cango caves Tour
- Ostrich Farm Tour
- Garden Route Tour – Storms river suspension bridge hike
- Cape Wine Tasting Tour
- Cape Peninsula Tour (Penguins Boulders Beach, Funicular etc.)
(Please note all activities are subject to the weather & availability. If an activity could not be done, it will be substituted with another activity with equal value)
Not included
- Airfares to and from South Africa/Visas
- Extra activities not mentioned
- Lunch/beverages/starters and deserts
- All Gratuities
- Medical Aid and Travel Insurance
- Any items of personal nature
