12-Day Cape Town to Kruger Nat Park Safari | Zasendle Adventures

12 Day Safari
Cape Town to Kruger Nat Park Safari (Small Group)

12 Day safari. This Safari has it ALL, the best of South Africa has to offer from Cape Town to Kruger National Park.

Starting in the Beautiful City of Cape Town we follow The Famous Garden Route East wards towards Port Elizabeth. Visiting the most popular sights. (Cape Peninsula, Betty's Bay Penguins, Cape Aghulas - Most Southern Tip of Africa, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna, Tsitsikamma and Addo Nat Park)

After leaving Addo Elephant Nat Park we head inland through the 4th Oldest Town Graaff-Reinet, enjoy spectacular sunset views over the The Valley of Desolation. Then off to the Drakensberg Mountains, we visit the Battle Fields of South Africa. Spend a day hiking in the Drakensburg Mountains at the Amphitheatre. Learn about the history of South Africa.

Then we off to the Kruger Nat Park, where we spend a full day exploring this amazing National Park in our tour vehicle scanning the Savanna Bushveld for The Big Five Wildlife.

Spend 12 days exploring South Africa with one of our expert local guides in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicles!

Places Visited:
Cape Peninsula, Betty's Bay Penguins, Cape Aghulas - Most Southern Tip of Africa, Cango Ostrich Farm, Orphaned Elephant experience, Cango Caves, Knysna Heads, Tsitsikamma Nat Park, Storms River Mouth, Addo Elephant Nat Park, Camdeboo Nat Park, Gariep Dam, Golden Gate Nat Park, Drakensberg Mountains Amphitheatre, Skioenkop Battle Field, Blood River Battle Field, Kruger Nat Park.

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DETAILS

From: R 59500,00 per person

Duration: 12 Days

Start Location: Cape Town

End Location: Johannesburg

Departure Time: 08h00

Drop-off Time: 16h00 - 17h00

Dress: Be prepared for all weather conditions

Fitness Level: Basic

Pack: Hat, Camera, Sunglasses and comfortable shoes and clothing

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Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth

Leaving early morning towards Tsitsikamma Nat Park for the Storms River Suspension Bridge. Take your time walking around this spectacular place and take in the views. Optional activities to participate in is Kayaking. Enjoy breakfast before we depart again.

After Storms River Mouth we depart toward Jeffreys Bay, stopping en-route at Storms River Bridge for pictures. In JBay we stop and view this surfers paradise town.

We head towards Port Elizabeth onto Addo Elephant Nat Park, enjoying lunch before we set into Addo Elephant Park for the afternoon in our tour vehicle. We scan the tickets for The Big 5 Wildlife roaming wild in a natural habitat.

Later the evening we check in at our accommodation for the evening,

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type)
Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge
Addo Elephant National Park

Optional Activities: Prices are only estimates per adult!

Open Vehicle Game Drive in Addo Elephant Park (R1800 pp)
Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge Entry (R400 pp)
Bloukrans Bridge Bungy Jump (R1800 pp)
Big Tree walk (R60 pp)

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type) Private Room upgrade is available

Meals: For your own account

Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay

We check out and depart for the Congo Caves guided tour in a natural Caves formed in the limestone Swartberg Mountains. After our Cango Caves guided tour we enjoy breakfast at the Caves. Our next stop is Buffelsdrift Game Reserve to participate on the Orphaned Elephant Experience.

Leaving Oudtshoorn behind we head south over the Outeniqua Mountains towards George, Wilderness and Knysna.

We arrive in Knysna and drive to the spectacular view points on the eastern head, overlooking the expansive lagoon. This is one of two massive sandstone sentinels guarding the entrance to these peaceful inland waters.

Leaving Knysna, we continue to Plettenberg Bay were we check in at our accommodation, the rest of the afternoon is for leisure time to explore Plettenberg Bay.

Included:

Backpackers pickup & drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Type Room)
Guided Cango Caves Tour
Orphaned Elephant Experience
Knysna Heads

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Type Room) Private Room upgrades are available

Meals: For your own account

Hermanus to Oudtshoorn

Leaving early morning from Hermanus, we head straight towards Cape Aghulas, The Southern Most Tip of Africa. We enjoy a breakfast near Cape Aghulas.

We continue on the Garden Route and take lunch along the way, through stunning scenery to the picturesque town of Swellendam, turn northeast towards Oudtshoorn. We stop en-route at the Tradouw Pass for pictures, we follow the famous Route R62 towards Oudtshoorn.

Arriving in Oudtshoorn later the afternoon, we visit the Cango Ostrich Farm for a guided tour, after the guided tour we stop for dinner before we check in at our accommodation for the evening.

Included:

Backpackers pickup & drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Type Room)
Cape Aghulas - Most Southern Tip of Africa
Guided Ostrich Farm experience

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Type Room) Private Room upgrades are available

Meals: For your own account

Meet and greet at 07h30 at your place of residence/hotel in Cape Town Centre or at our Central meeting point in Cape Town.

Central meeting Point:

Cape Town: Two Oceans Aquarium parking lot, Waterfront

Cape Town to Hermanus

We take a scenic drive along the famous Chapmans Peak road towards The Cape Peninsula (Cape Point). Taking in the spectacular views along the way. Arriving at Cape Point we take a walk around Cape Point with it's spectacular views.

On route we stop in Simon's Town for lunch and enjoy the the view.

After lunch we stop at Betty's Bay and view the Cape Jackass Penguins up close on foot.

Arriving in Hermanus we check in at our accommodation. For the ones that want to explore Hermanus Flee Markets or explore the the Town will be dropped of in the Centre and may spend at their own leisure time. Your guide will pick you up at a agreed time to take you back to your accommodation for the evening.

Included:

Backpackers pickup & drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Type Room)
Betty's Bay Penguins
Cape Peninsula National Park - Cape Point

Optional Activities: Prices are estimates per adult!

Whale & Dolphin Boat Cruise (R2400 pp - Weather depended)

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Type Room) Private Room upgrades are available

Meals: For your own account

Port Elizabeth to Graaff-Reinet

Leaving early morning towards Graaff-Reinet, the 4th Oldest Town in South Africa. We stop at Daniels Cheetah Project for breakfast. Optional Activity - Guided tour of Daniels Cheetah Project.

We head further inland, arriving in Graaff-Reinet for lunch. We check in at our accommodation.

Everyone can explore Graaff-Reinet on their own leisure time for the afternoon. Just before sunset we head towards The Valley of Desolation for amazing sunset pictures of the Valley.

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type)
The Valley of Desolation

Optional Activities: Prices are only estimates per adult!

Guided Daniels Cheetah Project (R150 pp)
Graaff-Reinet Museum (R80 pp)

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type) Private Room upgrade is available

Meals: For your own account

Graaff-Reinet to Ladybrand

We head further inland, today is a long day of driving to get to Ladybrand. We stop en-route at the Gariep Dam for pictures and the history of Gariep Dam.

Take in the landscape as we travel towards Ladybrand, we stop en-route for breakfast and lunch. Arriving in Ladybrand we check in at our accommodation and everyone have leisure time relaxing for the evening.

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: B&B
Gariep Dam

Accommodation: B&B

Meals: For your own account

Ladybrand to Drakensberg Cathedral Peaks

Leaving Ladybrand behind, we drive along the South African / Lesotho border. Take in the prestige landscapes. We head towards the Golden Gate National Park. We stop and take pictures of this beautiful National Park nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Arriving at the Cathedral Peaks in the Drakensberg Mountains early afternoon, everyone may explore the Cathedral Peaks at their own leisure time for the rest of the afternoon. Keep in mind, we overnight at the Cathedral Peaks for 2 nights, so we may commence on one of the many hiking trails the next morning.

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type)
Golden Gate National Park

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type) Private Room upgrade is available

Meals: For your own account

Drakensberg Mountain Cathedral Peaks

The whole day is set aside for participating on one of the many hiking trails to the Peak of the Cathedral Peaks (Drakensberg Mountains).

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type)
Cathedral Peak Hiking Trails

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type) Private Room upgrade is available

Meals: For your own account

Cathedral Peaks to Newcastle

After a wonderful day exploring the Drakensberg Mountains on a hiking trail and taking in the beautiful Mountains, we leave the Drakensberg Mountains behind.

Today we visit Spioenkop and Blood River Battle Fields and learn about the history of South Africa and the wars that took place in this area between the Boers, The British and the Zulu's in the 1800's

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: B&B
Spioenkop Battle Field
Blood River Battle Field

Accommodation: B&B

Meals: For your own account

Newcastle to Hazyview

Leaving Newcastle behind we head towards Hazyview next to the Kruger National Park.

En-route we stop in Barberton, visiting the museum and take a short drive on the Barberton Makhonjwa Geotrail.

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type)
Barberton history & Museum
Makhonjwa Geotrail

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type) Private Room upgrade is available

Meals: For your own account

Kruger National Park

We head out early morning from Hazyview towards the Phabeni Gate of Kruger National park. The whole day is set aside to explore the Kruger National Park in our tour vehicle.

Kruger Nat Park is South Africa's First National Park established in 1926. Kruger National park is home to The Big 5 Wildlife. We have the opportunity to see these magnificent animals roam freely and wild in their natural habitat. Wild Animals we might see, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and plenty other plains antelope.

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type)
Full day visit to Kruger National Park

Accommodation: Backpackers (Dorm Room Type) Private Room upgrade is available

Meals: For your own account

Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

After a accelerating day of exploring Kruger National park, our tour comes to a end. Today we leave Kruger National Park behind and head back to Johannesburg.

The day is set aside to drive back to Johannesburg. The tour conclude back in Johannesburg, near O.R Tambo International Airport at your choice of accommodation.

IN ZONE drop-off locations ONLY, within 3 kilometers of O.R Tambo International Airport. (Make sure to book one of the accommodations near O.R Tambo International Airport)

List of recommended accommodation:

City Lodge Hotel
Protea Hotel
Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel
Peermont Mondior Hotel
Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo

Included:

Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
All ground transportation while on safari in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Accommodation: For your own account

Meals: For your own account

R 65500.00 per person

R 59500.00 per person sharing (2 - 7 Adults Group Rates)

TOUR INFORMATION:

Departure:

Every Monday at 08h00

Departure Location:

Cape Town Centre

End Location:

Johannesburg (Any Hotels within 2 km from O.R Tambo International Airport)

TAKE NOTE:

Safari Tour Starts every Monday at 08h00 from Cape Town, City Centre.
The Safari Tour is subject to a minimum of 2 Adults to participate for the Safari tour to commence.
If the required participants have not been acquired for the specific Tour Date selected, alternative dates will be provided to participate on the Safari Tour.

Maximum group size 7 Adults

*Price quoted are based on Backpacker dorm type rooms. Enquire for room upgrades.

Backpacker Accommodation

Tour includes:

Hotel pickup in Cape Town, City Centre (IN ZONE Locations)
All ground transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced qualified guide
11 Nights accommodation - Backpackers (Dorm Type Rooms) Upgrades are available
Hotel drop-off in Johannesburg, within 2 km of O.R Tambo International Airport (IN ZONE Locations)
Activities mentioned as included

Activities Included:

Cape Peninsula National Park - Cape Point visit
Betty's Bay Penguins visit
Agulhas National Park - Most Southern Tip of Africa
Cango Ostrich Farm visit
Orphaned Elephant Experience
Cango Caves
Knysna Heads
Tsitsikamma National park - Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge
Addo Elephant Nat Park
Valley of Desolation
Gariep Dam
Golden Gate Nat Park
Hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains Amphitheatre.
Battle Fields of South Africa, Spioenkop & Blood River
Kruger National park

Optional activities: (For your own account)

Addo Elephant Nat Park open vehicle game drive
The Big Tree
Bloukrans Bungy jump
Monkey Land & Birds of Eden
Karusa Wine Tasting
Wildlife Ranch
Whale & Dolphin Boat Cruise
Kruger Nat Park open vehicle game drive

*Price quoted are based on Backpacker dorm type rooms. Enquire for room upgrades.

Excludes:

All Meals, we stop along the way (Take-Aways, local restaurants)
Optional Activities
Emergency evacuation medical cover
Anything not mentioned as included

HIGHLIGTHS

Small Group Guided Safari
See The Big 5 Wildlife
Garden Route
Expert Local Guide
Cango Caves
Addo Elephant National Park
Storms River Mouth
Tsitsikamma National Park
Bloukrans Bungy Jumping
Orphaned Elephants
Most Southern Tip of Africa
Battle Fields of South Africa
Unrivaled Biodiversity
Cape Point
Betty's Bay Penguins
Valley of Desolation
Kruger Nat Park
Drakensberg Mountains
Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains

12 Day Safari
Cape Town to Kruger Nat Park Safari (Small Group)

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12 Day Safari
Cape Town to Kruger Nat Park Safari (Small Group)

INSURANCE
We ensure you are covered while traveling with us.