Overview
Known for is spectacular and natural beauty, South Africa makes a perfect family holiday destination. It’s a place where one can experience some of the most scenic wonders of the world in Cape town, the beautiful drive through the garden route exploring its mountains, forests and lakes, the renowned Kruger national park for it’s wildlife experience, the beautiful garden route with its mountains, river gorges, forests and lakes, and the historical city of Johannesburg.
Taking you to the most stunning locations of the African continent, this 12 days South Africa itinerary is ideal for the families, couples, and even solo travellers. During this trip, you’ll be staying in Cape Town, Knysna, Sun City, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park, as you visit the top attractions and explore the places in and around the mentioned destinations. There are jungle safaris, Shark cage diving, whale watching, coastal drives, sunset cruise tours, and much more to look forward to with this itinerary.
- Cape Peninsula tour
- Visit to the Table Mountain
- Boulders Beach in Cape Peninsular
- John Benn cruise and dinner at Knysna
- Visit to Oudtshoorn and exploring Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm
- Pilanesberg game drive
- Valley of waves pass in Suncity
- Wildlife experience in Kruger National Park
Day 01
Arrival at Cape Town
Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight will be at Cape Town
Day 02
Cape Town – Historical tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain
After breakfast proceed for the Half day tour of Cape town visiting –
- Ascend Table Mountain for unforgettable sweeping views (weather permitting).
- Later come back to the city and pass through the Malay Quarter.
- Visit to Tow Ocean Aquarium
- Drive past the Houses of Parliament, Castle of Good Hope and the Company Gardens.
- Also visit the Sea Point and Camp’s Bay for scenic views.
- Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island, to view seals and sea birds at Robben Island (weather permitting).
- Lastly if time permits, visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Evening Optional activities – enjoy the Cape Wheel followed by the Helicopter ride to enjoy the sunset. Explore Cape Town from the skies on-board one of the scenic helicopter flights. Enjoy the breath taking views of Clifton Beach, Camps Bay and Table Mountain. This Cape Town Helicopter experience will be sure to get you excited about exploring more of the beautiful city.
Overnight will be at Cape Town
Day 03
Cape Town – Excursion to Cape Peninsula
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at 8 am for the excursion to Cape Peninsula visiting-
- Explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula while enjoying your drive to cape of good hope along one of South Africa’s most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay.
- Continue further to visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
- The new lighthouse which is amongst the most powerful in the world – beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean.
- Ascend to the top of the cape point by The Flying Dutchman funicular.
- Visit boulders beach and enjoy the penguin colony.
- Then drive through the historic town and one the naval base of Simon’s Town.
Overnight will be at Cape Town.
Day 04
Cape Town – Knysna via Gansbaai
By Road in 5 hours
Enjoy your breakfast and then check out to drive to Knysna enroute visiting Gansbaai.
Gansbaai was formerly a fishing village, but is now renowned as one of the best location in South Africa – and worldwide to experience the cage diving with the ocean’s most formidable predators, Great White Sharks. Vessels are scheduled to leave from Gansbaai’s Kleinbaai Harbour, the cruise is for 20 minutes wherein you to deep gully running between two islands inhabited by countless seals which is the Great White’s favourite source of food. As a result, it attracts high numbers of Great Whites sharks and offers excellent viewing of these usually elusive and dangerous animals.
Post the experience return back ashore and drive further to Knysna.
Reach and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight will be at Knysna.
Day 05
Knysna – Excursion to Oudtshoorn:
By Road in 2 hours one way
Later – drive to Oudtshoorn and visit the Cango Wildlife, Cango Caves & High Gate Ostrich farm.
Enjoy lunch at the farm and later drive back to Kynsna.
Spend time at the lagoon.
Evening – enjoy the John Benn Knysna Lagoon cruise with dinner.
Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 06
Knysna (George) – Johannesburg:
By Flight
Johannesburg – Sun City via Lions Park
By Road in 3 hours
Morning, we will transfer you to the airport in George for your flight to Johannesburg.
Reach and you will be met by your driver at the airport for your transfer to Sun City en-route visiting Lions Park. (approximately a 3 hour drive). Enjoy the Alex session and cub interaction (2.5 hours).
Proceed further to Sun City. Reach Suncity and check in to the hotel.
Spend the balance of the day at leisure.
Day 07
Sun City – Pilanesberg National Park (game drive)
Have early breakfast and drive to Pilanesburg National Park (45 min drive one way)
Enjoy the game drive and discover the Big 5 and other animals.
Later – return back to Sun City.
Rest of the enjoy at the man-made beach at Sun City’s Valley of Waves. Explore The Maze of the Lost City, and the largest permanent maze in the Southern Hemisphere. One can also get up close with the birds of prey and crocodiles at the Animal World. And the casino lovers can try their luck at the the Sun City Casino.
Spend the day at leisure.
Overnight will be at Sun City.
Day 8
Sun City – Johannesburg via Cradle of Humankind & Lesedi Village
By Road in 2.5 hours
Today drive to Johannesburg en-route visiting Cradle of Humankind & Lesidi village.
At the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind one can immerse themselves in the ancient history and cultural heritage of South Africa.
Start with the UNESCO site of the Cradle of Humankind, which has some of the world’s oldest hominid fossils on display, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Center that consists of a short man made river ride and a museum tour of the evolution of man.
Enjoy your lunch and later visit the Lesedi Cultural village to learn about the heritage of the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele.
•The village consists of a number of different traditional villages showcasing the vast cultural significance of the country’s history: Visit the Xhosa, with their beautiful thatched homes and red blankets; the Zulu, where they have fighting sticks and cosy beehive huts; the Pedi, showcasing beautiful courtyards and rhythmic drums; and the pointed straw hats and sturdy mountain ponies of the Basotho.
•Guests experience a traditional welcome upon arrival, guided cultural walkabout through two of the four homesteads, traditional song and dance and traditional dinner.
Continue back to Johannesburg. Reach and check in.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 09
Johannesburg – Nelspruit
By flight
Nelspurit to Kruger National Park
By Road in 1 hr
Post an early breakfast and check out from your hotel. Later start with your half day tour Johannesburg city.
During the tour, you will drive past the famous Carlton Centre in Johannesburg City also visiting the downtown Johannesburg past the Anglo American’s headquarters and Supreme Court.
Enjoy lunch at the city centre and we will then drop you at the airport for your short flight to Nelspruit (nearest airport to Kruger National Park)
Reach and we will transfer you to your lodge/camp.
The Kruger National park is one of the largest and most famous parks in Africa. During your stay you will get ample wildlife-watching opportunities, including thrilling game drives in an open safari vehicle.
Evening is at leisure.
Overnight will be at Kruger.
Day 10 – 11
Kruger National Park
Full-day Game drives in the park.
The wildlife safari experience at the Kruger National park will be one of the main highlights of your trip to the country. As you proceed for your adventure in the park in search of the Africa’s ‘Big Five’ you will also spot other animals like hyena, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra. Hippos peeping out of the water is another site not to miss. Learn about the local flora and fauna from your safari guide over a packed lunch, then set out to see even more wildlife before returning to your lodge.
Overnight stays at the lodge.
Day 12
Kruger National Park – Nelspruit
By Road in 1 hr
Nelspruit to Johannesburg
By Flight
Johannesburg – Departure
Morning enjoy your leisurely breakfast.
Check out and we take you to the Nelspruit airport for your flight back to Johannesburg to connect with your International flight back home or to the next destination.
Tour ends
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