10 Days South Africa Wildlife & Cultural Tour.
This is a 10 Days South Africa Wildlife & Cultural Tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg! This is a 10 days South Africa tour package taking you through top tourism destinations in South Africa such as Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Karongwe Game Reserve and Johannesburg city. Experience the best of South Africa’s spectacular scenery, vibrant culture and stunning wildlife.
Discover gems of Cape Town and travel to Johannesburg where you can visit the former home of the late Nelson Mandela and gate away to some of the world’s most celebrates wildlife reserves. Later drive to Kruger National Park where you will view Africa’s famous Big Five and also look out for Big Cats like leopards, lions, and cheetahs among others.
Highlights for 10 Days South Africa Wildlife & Cultural Tour.
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Day 2: City Tour
Day 3: Visit Table Mountain/ Explore V&A Waterfront or Wine Tour
Day 4: Transfer from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Day 5: Drive from Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area
Day 6: Transfer to Kruger National Park
Day 7: Explore Karongwe Game Reserve
Day 8: Game Viewing in Karongwe Game Reserve
Day 9: Transfer to Johannesburg
Day 10: City Tour and Departure.
Detailed Itinerary for 10 Days South Africa Wildlife & Cultural Tour.
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Find our driver waiting for you upon your arrival in Cape Town. You will then transfer to your hotel and settle in for the evening. Alternatively, if you are still up for some adventure, you can explore the night life of the beautiful city accompanied by your guide. Dinner and overnight at Taj Cape Town/ Vineyard Hotel.
Day 2: City Tour
Begin the day with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town, wandering through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Then enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden which has been nominated by National Geographic Travel as one of the world’s 10 most magnificent gardens. Later, stop over at Boulders Beach to see the resident population of African penguins, and continue to the Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the south westernmost point in Africa. Dinner and overnight same as above.
Day 3: Visit Table Mountain/ Explore V&A Waterfront or Wine Tour
Today you can choose to visit Table Mountain, walk the V&A Waterfront or embark on a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch. For the adventurous, opt to go skydiving, abseiling, or, if you’re really brave, cage diving for a close encounter with a great white shark. Wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa. Check out the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and many other museums and theatres. If you are interested in visiting Robben Island, Kind let us know in advance. Dinner and accommodation same as above.
Day 4: Transfer from Cape Town to Johannesburg
After breakfast, transfer from Cape Town to Johannesburg and then take a guided tour of Soweto Township. Soweto was an important center of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement and home to its leader, Nelson Mandela. Visit the Mandela House Museum and learn about this painful chapter in the country’s history. In the evening, enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue) with your fellow travellers. Dinner and overnight at Malikana Guesthouse.
Day 5: Drive from Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Area
After breakfast, drive towards Kruger National Park passing through the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God’s Window viewpoint. Have a stopover for lunch along the Panorama route and continue to our tented camp near Kruger National Park and savor a delicious South African dinner in a boma. Dinner and overnight at Muluwa Lodge/Tangala Safari Camp/ Simbavati Trails Camp.
Day 6: Transfer to Kruger National Park
Today you will be driving to Kruger National Park in South Africa. It is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent. You will drive to your lodge/camp for lunch and relax for a while. After lunch embark on and evening game drive in the park where you can explore areas in the park such as the Crocodile River Area among others. Dinner and overnight stay at Tangala Safari Camp/Simbavati Trails Camp.
Day 7: Explore Karongwe Game Reserve
For the next two days, enjoy ranger-led morning and evening wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle in Karongwe Game Reserve, searching for Africa’s famed Big Five. With over 9,000 hectares of supreme African bush veld. Karongwe Game Reserve is home to many creatures, and our safari drives provide several opportunities for wildlife viewing. We use various accommodations within the reserve. During your time here, you will either stay in lodge rooms or very comfortable permanent tents (both of equal quality and with similar amenities). Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and local expert trackers who will share their vast experience of the African bush.
On some occasions, if space is unavailable, we may need to change accommodations or even use a different private reserve. In such a case, be assured we will choose other lodges or comfort camps (of equal quality) within the Greater Kruger area. Dive back to your lodge for dinner and accommodation at Becks Safari Lodge/ Chisomo Safari Camp/Karongwe River Lodge.
Day 8: Game Viewing in Karongwe Game Reserve
Wake up before the sun at about 5am and sip your morning coffee before heading out on a morning wildlife safari drive. Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time. Converse on the deck, walk the grounds and gardens, and enjoy high tea. Following tea, it’s time for a late afternoon safari drive. After spotting tons of wildlife, it’s time to return to camp and freshen up before dinner.
Day 9: Transfer to Johannesburg
Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight at Malikana Guesthouse.
Day 10: City Tour and Departure.
After breakfast, have your guide/driver take you on a tour of Johannesburg city where you will have a chance to visit some interesting places in the city like the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City Theme Park, Johannesburg Zoo, and the Cradle of Humankind among others. After lunch, your driver/guide will drop you off at the airport. End of Tour.