Cape Town & Kruger

8 days - starting from £1.926 per person sharing

Cape Town & Kruger Safari Holiday – A Perfect South Africa Escape

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The Cape Town and Kruger safari holiday combines the best of South Africa in just 8 days! This tailor-made South Africa tour starts with 5 nights in Cape Town, giving you plenty of time to relax and explore this iconic city. Then, after soaking up the city’s energy, you’ll head to the wild beauty of the Kruger region.

Experience Cape Town’s Diversity

Cape Town offers something for everyone. For example, you can hike up Table Mountain or spend the day swimming with penguins in Simon’s Town. Alternatively, enjoy world-class meals at popular local restaurants. In addition, we recommend adding a couple of nights in the Winelands. However, if you prefer, a day trip from Cape Town to this region works well too. Either way, you won’t be disappointed.

Seamless Travel to Kruger

There are direct flights from Cape Town to Kruger, so you won’t spend all day travelling between destinations. In fact, you could have breakfast in Cape Town and lunch in the Kruger National Park, overlooking a waterhole! Therefore, your travel time is kept short and convenient. Moreover, this allows you to maximise your safari time and relax more. Consequently, you make the most of both worlds. As a result, you arrive fresh and ready to explore.

Game Viewing in Sabi Sands

The final two nights of your Cape Town and Kruger safari holiday are spent in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. This reserve offers some of the best Big Five safari opportunities in South Africa. Besides the Big Five, you may spot zebra, giraffe, antelope, hyena, cheetah, and even elusive animals like the African wild cat and serval. Furthermore, the Sabi Sands is renowned for its year-round excellent game viewing. As a result, it’s a dream for wildlife lovers. In addition, the lodge offers excellent comfort and hospitality to unwind between game drives.

Flexible Itinerary for All Travellers

This itinerary suits couples, solo travellers, and families. We can adjust it to suit your preferences. Additionally, if you want to see more of South Africa, consider adding nights along the Garden Route after Cape Town. Alternatively, extend your time in the Kruger region to explore the stunning Panorama Route. Overall, this trip offers a perfect blend of city, nature, and wildlife experiences, making it an unforgettable escape. Ultimately, it’s a wonderful introduction to South Africa’s highlights.

Your Itinerary

Day 1-5 - Cape Town

You arrive at Cape Town International Airport in the morning. Next, collect your hire car and drive 30 minutes to your guest house on Table Mountain’s slopes. With 5 nights to explore, there’s plenty to keep you busy. For instance, visit Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, or take a Winelands tour to sample some of South Africa’s finest wines. Accommodation is at Abbey Manor, a friendly, owner-run guest house, including breakfast.

Accommodation

Day 6-7 - Kruger - Sabi Sands Game Reserve

After breakfast, drive to the airport for a mid-morning flight to Kruger. Upon arrival, a transfer will take you to your lodge in the Sabi Sands. You’ll arrive in time for lunch and your first Kruger safari game drive. The next day includes morning and afternoon drives. Between drives, relax, enjoy a spa treatment, or soak up the peaceful bush atmosphere. Accommodation is at Notten’s Bush Camp, one of the oldest lodges in the reserve. All meals, drinks, and game drives are included.

Accommodation

Day 8 - Return to Johannesburg

Enjoy an early morning game drive and breakfast. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. You’ll arrive in the early afternoon, leaving plenty of time for your international flight. Interested in more? We can add a few nights in Victoria Falls or on the Mozambique coast, both just a short flight away.

What's included?

Included:

Accommodation and meals as specified
Nottens includes all meals, house drinks & game activities
Car hire mid-size (premium insurance & zero excess with unlimited kilometers)
All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered

Excluded:

Flights
Non-specified meals, drinks, excursions
Expenses of a personal nature, i.e. laundry, telephone expenses, gratuities, porterage fees, etc

Details:

Please note that the price is based on low-season rates and all prices are correct at the time of writing.

Flight prices change a lot and for this reason, the flights are not part of the quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Cape Town & Kruger Safari

What is included in the Cape Town and Kruger safari holiday?
This 8-day itinerary includes 5 nights in Cape Town with time to explore the city and nearby attractions, followed by 2 nights on safari in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve in Kruger, with game drives and transfers included.

Can I combine Cape Town with a safari in Kruger National Park?
Yes, this itinerary perfectly combines the vibrant city life of Cape Town with the wildlife experiences in Kruger National Park, offering direct flights between the two destinations for convenient travel.

What wildlife can I expect to see on a Kruger and Cape Town holiday?
On safari in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, you’ll likely see the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—along with giraffe, zebra, cheetah, hyena, and smaller animals like the African wild cat and serval.

Is this Cape Town and Kruger itinerary suitable for families?
Absolutely! This itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate families, couples, or solo travellers, with activities suitable for all ages.

How many days do I need for a combined Cape Town and Kruger safari trip?
We recommend a minimum of 8 days—5 days exploring Cape Town and 3 days for your safari experience in Kruger—to get the most out of both destinations.

Can I add visits to the Winelands or Garden Route on this South Africa holiday?
Yes, you can easily extend your trip to include a couple of nights in the Winelands or additional days along the scenic Garden Route after Cape Town.

Cape Town

Cape Town is as much about the surrounding areas as the city itself. Recommended visit time is 5 days to be able to comfortably fit in all the main sights from Cape Point, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront and Robben Island. More More

Winelands

Only a 'hop and skip' from Cape Town, the Winelands offers an excellent combination of indulgence, history and visual pleasure! Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are the popular towns, each offering its own unique charm and you are spoilt for choice of excellent restaurants and wine farms to visit. More

Hermanus

Only 2½ hours from Cape Town you will find the 'whale capital' of Hermanus that offers some of South Africa's best 'land based' whale watching. The town offers some super Blue Flag swimming beaches and a beautiful mountain setting. More

Garden Route

Stretching from Swellendam to Tsitsikamma, the Garden Route offers visitors a diverse experience ranging from rolling landscapes, semi-desert arid region of Oudtshoorn to the lush forests of the Knysna and Plettenberg Bay areas. Lovely white beaches in the Mossel Bay, Wilderness and Plettenberg Bay completes this destination as an excellent choice for all ages. More

Eastern Cape Safaris

Situated in the eastern part of South Africa, the Eastern Cape is fast becoming South Africa's hottest holiday destination. The region is malaria free, offers a host of top class "Big Five" game destinations, with the added advantage that travelling closer to the coast, you can also enjoy the "Big Six", namely whales, the silent giants of the sea. More

Durban

Durban is the gateway to the warm beaches of Natal as well as the Drakensberg and game regions of Hluhluwe. There is an international airport with numerous daily flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg. More

Hluhluwe & Battlefields

This area offers such a diversity - from the excellent big five game viewing of the Hluhluwe area with a good selection of big five reserves, heading inland you reach the Battlefields where raconteurs take you back to a by-gone era of the Zulu Wars. Nearby you have access to kilometres of isolated beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters. More

Drakensberg

The vast expanse of the Drakensberg is a must for any person who enjoys tranquil surroundings and hiking. Easily accessible from both Johannesburg and Durban and complimentary to any longer holiday in South Africa. Excellent hiking for all fitness levels. More

Kruger

The Kruger area offers a diversity of experiences from some of South Africa's best big five game viewing to the spectacular Panorama Route. This is a must visit destination in its own right. More

Mozambique

Becoming one of Africa's hottest destinations with its tropical beaches, warm waters and palm trees. Most connections between lodges within Mozambique are achieved by scheduled and charter flights as well as boat transfers, as road networks are not as developed. A great way to end off any African holiday by spending a few days relaxing on the beach and indulging in tropical spoils.
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Madikwe & Waterberg

The ‘big five’ game regions of Madikwe Game Reserve and the Waterberg Game Reserve are increasing in popularity and giving Kruger some healthy competition. These areas are malaria free, located within a 3–4 hour drive from Johannesburg and also offer a great safari experience. More