11-Day South Africa Tour: Johannesburg, Kruger & Cape Town

Included/Excluded

Park fees
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
Daily game drives while on Safari
A professional driver/guide
4x4 pop up roof Non AC Land Cruiser
All Taxes and VAT
Meals as per itinerary.
Unlimited Drinking water
Roundtrip airport transfer

Departure Taxes
International flights
Additional accommodation
Tips and gratuities
Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.
Drinks

Tour Plan

Day 1 Johannesburg to Radisson RED

Arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa
Private transfer to Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank
Check-in at the hotel
Leisure time to relax after the journey
Enjoy city skyline views from the rooftop pool & terrace
Overnight stay at the hotel
Night Stay: Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 2 Radisson RED Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel
Guided tour of Soweto
Visit Vilakazi Street (Mandela & Desmond Tutu homes)
Explore Hector Pieterson Museum
Enjoy a traditional township lunch
Optional: Drumming experience (extra cost)
Night Stay: Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning at leisure
Afternoon visit to Maboneng Precinct – Johannesburg’s creative hub
Township Arts Experience: meet local artists & explore studios
Optional hands-on mural / street art experience
Evening dinner at Sanctuary Mandela (Mandela’s former home)
Return to hotel
Night Stay: Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank
City: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

Breakfast at the hotel
Flight to Hoedspruit
Transfer to Kruger National Park
Check-in at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge (Tsonga-inspired luxury lodge)
Lunch & time to relax
Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park
Wildlife sightings: elephants, big cats & more
Evening boma-style dinner with traditional drumming
Night Stay: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Kruger National Park

Breakfast
Morning game drive in open 4x4 safari vehicle
Chances to spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, antelope & birdlife
Leisure time to relax by the pool
Optional Tsonga cultural storytelling session
Lunch at the lodge
Afternoon game drive – ideal for predators and golden-hour photography
Boma-style dinner under the stars
Night Stay: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Location: Kruger National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 Kruger National Park

Breakfast
Morning safari with expert ranger
Optional activities
Guided bush walk
Birding safari
Nomadic African Spa treatment
Evening game drive – chance to see leopards & nocturnal wildlife
Candlelit or boma dinner with traditional ambiance
Night Stay: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 Kruger National Park to Cape Town

Early morning final sunrise safari in Kruger National Park
Transfer to airstrip and flight to Cape Town
Private transfer to Canopy by Hilton Cape Town – Longkloof
Free time to explore Kloof Street, City Bowl, and nearby attractions
Experience Cape Town’s blend of African, European & Asian cultures
Night Stay: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit to Table Mountain via cable car (weather permitting)
Enjoy panoramic views of Cape Town & coastline
Explore the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood and Cape Malay culture
Scenic drive to Stellenbosch, South Africa’s historic wine town
Walk through oak-lined streets & Cape Dutch architecture
Free time or optional wine tasting / Cape Malay cooking experience
Return to Cape Town
Night Stay: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9 Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel
Full-day Cape Peninsula tour
Scenic drive via Hout Bay
Optional boat cruise to Seal Island (weather & cost permitting)
Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive – one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads
Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Explore Cape Point and ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular (optional)
Visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Pass through Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay & Camps Bay
Return to Cape Town by evening
Night Stay: Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 10 Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel
Ferry transfer to Robben Island
Guided tour of the prison, including Nelson Mandela’s cell (guided by a former inmate where possible)
Return ferry to Cape Town
Visit Langa Township for a guided walking tour showcasing local culture and community life
Evening farewell experience at GOLD Restaurant
14-dish Pan-African tasting menu
Live drumming, dance, and storytelling
Night Stay: Hotel in Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11 Cape town International Airport

Breakfast at the hotel
Private transfer to Cape Town International Airport
Departure for onward journey
City: Cape Town, South Africa
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Ends

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