From Cape Town: 10-Day Tour to Johannesburg via Garden Route

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Embark on a 10-day tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Discover South Africa's diverse landscapes, wildlife, and adventure experiences. Features 3 game safaris, hiking and sightseeing.

Highlights

  • Discover diverse landscapes, wildlife, and adventure experiences of South Africa
  • Visit the Cango Caves and Botlierskop Game Reserve for a Big Five safari
  • Explore the scenic Robberg Nature Reserve and the Addo National Park for a big 5
  • See the Drakensberg Mountains, a world heritage site, and the St. Lucia Estuary
  • Go on a game safari in the world’s number 1 game reserve, Kruger National Park

Description

Set off on a captivating 10-day tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg, experiencing South Africa’s incredible diversity—from coastal gems and mountain escapes to Big Five safaris and cultural highlights. This unforgettable journey blends natural beauty, wildlife encounters, and local heritage across the country’s most iconic destinations. Begin your adventure in Cape Town, traveling along the scenic Whale Coast Route to Betty’s Bay, where a visit to the Stony Point penguin colony introduces you to South Africa’s marine wildlife. Continue to Hermanus, a charming coastal town renowned for its cliff paths and seasonal whale sightings. Next, journey inland through the Klein Karoo to Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world. Explore the spectacular Cango Caves, an ancient network of limestone chambers filled with stalactites and natural sculptures. Then experience your first wildlife encounter with a game safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, where you may spot giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and more in a breathtaking mountain valley. Travel onward along the renowned Garden Route to Knysna, nestled beside a tranquil lagoon and framed by the dramatic Knysna Heads. Explore the vibrant waterfront or take in panoramic views before continuing to Robberg Nature Reserve near Plettenberg Bay. Here, enjoy a rewarding hike along rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and coastal fynbos, with a chance to see seals, birds, and even dolphins. From the coast, continue through the Eastern Cape, visiting Port Elizabeth, then head further east to the river towns of Port Alfred and East London, known for their beautiful beaches and laid-back charm. From here, head inland to the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, where rolling green peaks and waterfalls offer a peaceful retreat and time to breathe in fresh mountain air. After your mountain escape, descend to Durban, a lively coastal city where Indian, Zulu, and colonial influences converge. Continue north to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board a hippo and croc boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, where you’ll witness these powerful animals in their natural habitat. From the coast, journey to Kruger National Park, South Africa’s crown jewel of wildlife conservation. Spend a thrilling full day on safari, scanning the bushveld for elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo—the famed Big Five—along with a stunning variety of birds and antelope. Conclude your epic South African journey in Johannesburg, the country's economic and cultural hub, where you reflect on 10 days of rich experiences, wild beauty, and unforgettable memories from coast to savannah.

Includes

Guided tours at each destination 9 Nights Hotel Accommodation bed and breakfast Visit Cango Caves Visit Cango Ostrich Farm Game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve Visit Knysna Heads Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve Game safari at Addo National Park Hiking in Drakensberg Mountains Visit Mandela Capture Site and Howick Falls Hippo and croc boat cruise in St Lucia Estuary, Isimangaliso Game safari at world number 1 game reserve, Kruger National Park Transportation between destinations Entrance fees to parks and reserves Game drives

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