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South Africa · 7 days · mid · October 2026

Cape Town and Kruger National Park

Rugged coastal hikes in the Cape followed by thrilling Big Five game drives in the untamed bushveld. A perfect blend of urban adventure and raw African wilderness.

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Total trip cost

Cape Town and Kruger National Park · 7 days · 6 nights

Estimated

$1,640

Accommodation · 6 nights$840Estimate for your budget
  • 1 stay via Booking.comThe Portswood Hotel$840Book
  • 1 flight via AviasalesFlight to HoedspruitSee partnerBook
  • 2 transfers via Welcome PickupsGame Lodge Transfer · Transfer to Airport$80Book
  • 7 activities via GetYourGuideTable Mountain Aerial Cableway · Chapman's Peak Drive · Sunset Game Drive · Bush Walk · Full Day Game Drive · Lodge Relaxation · Final Bush Breakfast$315Book
  • 4 activities via ViatorCape of Good Hope Nature Reserve · Bloubergstrand Beach · Robben Island Museum · Early Morning Safari$180Book
  • 5 meals via Google MapsEstimate · Karibu Restaurant · The Codfather Seafood & Sushi · Beluga · Boma Dinner · Lodge Fine Dining$225Book

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01

Arrival and Coastal Vistas

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morninghotelBooking.com

The Portswood Hotel

V&A Waterfront

Historical, colonial-style hotel located within the V&A Waterfront, perfectly situated for exploring the city.

2
afternoonactivityGetYourGuide

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

Table Mountain

Ascend the iconic flat-topped mountain for panoramic views of the city, coastline, and the Atlantic Ocean.

3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Karibu Restaurant

V&A Waterfront

Authentic South African cuisine featuring wild game meats and traditional Cape Malay curries.

02

Cape Peninsula Exploration

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morningactivityGetYourGuide

Chapman's Peak Drive

Hout Bay

Drive one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads, winding along the cliff edge between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

2
afternoonactivityViator

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

Cape Point

Explore the dramatic cliffs and rugged headland where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

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eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

The Codfather Seafood & Sushi

Camps Bay

Renowned seafood spot where you choose your fresh catch directly from the display counter.

03

Kitesurfing and Coastal Vibes

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morningactivityViator

Bloubergstrand Beach

Bloubergstrand

Renowned for the best views of Table Mountain, this is also a world-class hotspot for kitesurfing.

2
afternoonactivityViator

Robben Island Museum

Robben Island

Take the ferry to the historic island prison where Nelson Mandela was held; a poignant and essential South African history lesson.

3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Beluga

Green Point

Sophisticated dining featuring excellent sushi and local South African wines in a stylish setting.

04

Bushveld Transition

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morningflightAviasales

Flight to Hoedspruit

Cape Town International

Early morning domestic flight from Cape Town to the gateway of the Kruger wilderness.

2
afternoontransferWelcome Pickups

Game Lodge Transfer

Kruger Area

Scenic transfer by open 4x4 safari vehicle into the private game reserve bordering Kruger.

3
eveningactivityGetYourGuide

Sunset Game Drive

Greater Kruger

First encounter with the African bush; track elephants and lions during the golden hour.

05

The Big Five Pursuit

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morningactivityViator

Early Morning Safari

Greater Kruger

Dawn drive to spot predators returning from their night hunts; high chances of sighting leopard and cheetah.

2
afternoonactivityGetYourGuide

Bush Walk

Greater Kruger

Guided walking safari focusing on tracking, flora, and the smaller ecosystem elements often missed from a vehicle.

3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Boma Dinner

Greater Kruger

Traditional open-air dinner under the stars, cooked over an open fire, accompanied by stories from local rangers.

06

Wilderness Immersion

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morningactivityGetYourGuide

Full Day Game Drive

Greater Kruger

Extended safari day searching for elusive rhinos and exploring the deeper reaches of the reserve.

2
afternoonactivityGetYourGuide

Lodge Relaxation

Greater Kruger

Enjoy the swimming pool overlooking a watering hole where game often congregate.

3
eveningrestaurantGoogle Maps

Lodge Fine Dining

Greater Kruger

Refined pan-African cuisine served in the main lodge area with sweeping views of the bushveld.

07

Departure

1
morningactivityGetYourGuide

Final Bush Breakfast

Greater Kruger

A final breakfast in the wild before starting the journey home.

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afternoontransferWelcome Pickups

Transfer to Airport

Greater Kruger

Transfer to Hoedspruit airport for your connecting flight to Johannesburg and onwards to your city.

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