10 Day Cape Town & Greater Kruger Safari Adventure
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- 10 days, 9 nights
- Starts in Cape Town
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Planned by a dedicated travel specialist
- 24/7 emergency support while you travel
Tour overview
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Destination
- Cape Town
- Tour starts
- Cape Town
- Tour type
- Private Tour
Discover the best of South Africa on this 10 day journey combining Cape Town’s coastline, mountain views, and cultural landmarks with safari experiences in the Greater Kruger region. From scenic drives along the Cape Peninsula and wine tasting in the Cape Winelands to open vehicle game drives and wildlife encounters in Hoedspruit, this itinerary blends vibrant city experiences with the remote beauty of the African bush.
Designed for travellers seeking a balance of sightseeing, nature, and authentic safari experiences, this journey offers realistic pacing, guided touring, and memorable landscapes throughout.
Tour highlights
God’s Window & Panorama Route. Visit dramatic escarpment viewpoints, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and stunning waterfalls.
Greater Kruger Bush Dinner. Enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars in the heart of the African bushveld after a safari.
Take a scenic boat trip through towering canyon cliffs and rock formations on the Blyde River.
Moholoholo Wildlife Conservation. Experience a guided visit to the rehabilitation centre for injured and endangered African wildlife.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Cape Town
Highlights: Arrival in Cape Town, Airport transfer, V&A Waterfront exploration
- Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. After check-in, take time to settle in and relax after your journey.
- Depending on your arrival time, continue to the V&A Waterfront, one of Cape Town’s most popular harbour districts known for its waterfront dining, shopping, and views towards Table Mountain. Spend time exploring the area before returning to your accommodation for the evening.
Meals: None
Day 2
Full Day Cape Point Tour
Highlights: Hout Bay, Seal Island boat trip, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek Village, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguins
- Today’s full day Cape Peninsula tour begins at 9:00 AM as you travel along one of South Africa’s most scenic coastal routes.
- Visit the harbour town of Hout Bay, where a boat trip to Seal Island is included. Continue along Chapman’s Peak Drive, known for its dramatic ocean views and mountain cliffs, before travelling through Noordhoek Village towards Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope.
- Later, visit Boulders Beach to see the famous African penguin colony before returning to Cape Town.
- The route combines rugged coastal scenery, mountain landscapes, and some of the Cape Peninsula’s best-known landmarks.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Table Mountain, Signal Hill & Bo-Kaap
Highlights: Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap walking tour, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Begin the day with a visit to Table Mountain, one of Cape Town’s most recognised natural landmarks and a highlight of the city skyline.
- Afterwards, continue to Signal Hill for panoramic views overlooking Cape Town, the Atlantic coastline, and Table Mountain from a different perspective.
- Enjoy a walk through the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, known for its brightly painted houses and Cape Malay cultural heritage, before continuing to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden for a relaxed stroll surrounded by indigenous plant life and mountain scenery.
- Return to your accommodation later in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Robben Island & V&A Waterfront Leisure
Highlights: Robben Island tour, V&A Waterfront leisure time
- This morning, visit Robben Island for a cultural and historical experience. Located offshore from Cape Town, the island is internationally recognised for its connection to South Africa’s history and Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment.
- After returning to the mainland, spend more time exploring the V&A Waterfront at your own pace. Guests may enjoy shopping, harbour views, cafés, or additional sightseeing around the area before returning to the hotel for leisure time.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Stellenbosch & Cape Winelands Experience
Highlights: Stellenbosch or Franschhoek stay, Cape Winelands touring, Wine estate visit, Wine tasting
- After checking out of your accommodation, travel towards Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands region.
- Guests may stay in either Stellenbosch or Franschhoek depending on accommodation preference. Along the way, visit a local wine estate for a wine tasting experience surrounded by vineyard landscapes and mountain scenery.
- The Cape Winelands region is known for its historic towns, rolling vineyards, and relaxed atmosphere, making it one of South Africa’s most visited food and wine regions.
- After check-in, enjoy time to walk through town before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Travel to Hoedspruit & Greater Kruger Game Drive
Highlights: Flight to Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate stay, Greater Kruger afternoon game drive, Bush dinner
- Enjoy a peaceful morning before transferring to the airport for your flight to Hoedspruit.
- Upon arrival at Eastgate Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your accommodation within Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.
- Located near the Greater Kruger region, Hoedspruit is known as one of South Africa’s main safari gateways, surrounded by bushveld landscapes and wildlife-rich reserves.
- Later in the afternoon, depart for an open-vehicle game drive in the Greater Kruger area, where you may encounter wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring the bush with experienced guides.
- The evening continues with a bush dinner experience before returning to the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7
Full Day Kruger National Park Safari
Highlights: Full day Kruger National Park safari, Big Five wildlife viewing, Kruger rest camp stopovers
- An early morning 5:00 AM pickup begins today’s full-day safari experience in Kruger National Park.
- Enter the park around 6:00 AM and spend the day exploring one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves, known for its diverse ecosystems and opportunities to encounter the Big Five.
- A stop for coffee, tea, and light breakfast snacks is included during the morning. Around midday, there will be time to stop at one of the Kruger rest camps for lunch at guests’ own expense.
- Continue wildlife viewing throughout the afternoon before departing the park around 3:00 PM and returning to the lodge around 4:00 PM for dinner.
Meals: Light breakfast snacks, Dinner
Day 8
Moholoholo Centre & Blyde Canyon Boat Cruise
Highlights: Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Curio shopping, Blyde Canyon Dam boat cruise
- This morning, depart at 8:00 AM for a guided visit to the Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre.
- The centre is known for its wildlife conservation and rehabilitation work, offering visitors insight into the rescue and care of injured and endangered animals.
- After the tour, guests will have time for curio shopping and lunch at their own expense before continuing to Blyde Canyon Dam for a 3:00 PM boat cruise.
- Cruise through the canyon landscapes surrounded by towering cliffs, rock formations, and scenic viewpoints before returning to the lodge later in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9
Panorama Route Tour
Highlights: God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls, Lisbon Falls, Panorama Route
- Today’s full day Panorama Route tour begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from the lodge.
- Travel through one of South Africa’s most scenic regions while visiting famous viewpoints and waterfalls including God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls, and Lisbon Falls.
- The Panorama Route is known for its dramatic escarpment scenery, canyon landscapes, waterfalls, and mountain viewpoints overlooking the Lowveld region.
- Around lunchtime, stop in Graskop where guests may enjoy lunch at their own expense before continuing the route back towards Hoedspruit.
- Arrive back at the lodge around 4:00 PM.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10
Sunrise Safari & Departure
Highlights: Sunrise safari in Greater Kruger Park, Hoedspruit departure transfer
- Start the morning with a sunrise safari at 05:30 AM in the Greater Kruger Park before returning to the lodge for breakfast and packing.
- Early morning safaris offer a different atmosphere in the bush as wildlife becomes active during the cooler hours of the day.
- At 10:30 AM, transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for departing flights or to the shuttle pickup point for guests travelling onwards to OR Tambo via shuttle service.
Meals: Breakfast
Route & map
This tour takes you through Cape Town in South Africa. Tap a stop to see it on the map, with a short guide and live weather.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Entry Fees
Included
- 9 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- All dinners while staying in the Hoedspruit region
- Guided tours and activities throughout the itinerary
- Wine tasting experience in the Cape Winelands
- Blyde Canyon Dam boat ride experience
- Entry fees for parks, reserves, attractions, and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers from Airport/shuttle drop off to accommodation
- Safari and touring activities as specified in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Domestic flights between Cape Town and Hoedspruit – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Visa fees if applicable – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add visa assistance
- Lunch meals unless stated
- Dinner meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks and beverages during meals
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (strongly recommend) – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
Make this trip your own
Change hotels, add nights or travel on your own dates. A travel specialist will put together a quote for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- 9 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- All dinners while staying in the Hoedspruit region
- Guided tours and activities throughout the itinerary
- Wine tasting experience in the Cape Winelands
- Blyde Canyon Dam boat ride experience
- Entry fees for parks, reserves, attractions, and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers from Airport/shuttle drop off to accommodation
- Safari and touring activities as specified in the itinerary
What is not included?
- International flights – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Domestic flights between Cape Town and Hoedspruit – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Visa fees if applicable – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add visa assistance
- Lunch meals unless stated
- Dinner meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks and beverages during meals
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (strongly recommend) – Reach out to us separately if you would like to add
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
How long is the tour?
10D | 9N
Where does the tour start?
Cape Town
How many days is the itinerary?
10 days
How do prices work?
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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