Grand Kruger Safari & Cape Town

Today, depart for Cape Town, South Africa. Upon arrival into Cape Town, be met and transferred to the hotel. If it is too early for check-in then luggage can be stored at the hotel while you explore this magical city.

Dominated by Table Mountain, Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city with plenty of nearby splendid vineyards, excellent harbour fronts and surprising restaurants where one can indulge in delicious seafood!

Please note:
• Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers will be required to be at the airport the day before.
• Customers may be required to transit through Johannesburg airport.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: In-Flight

Today at 08:30, be met by the tour guide at the hotel to enjoy a morning tour of the Mother City and venture through the streets crowded with history. This tour includes a visit to Table Mountain or, in the event of inclement weather, Table View for the best views of Table Mountain. Highlights include Table Mountain (weather dependant) and Bo-Kaap which is one of the city’s most Instagrammable spots thanks to its picturesque colourful houses and cobblestone streets.

Next visit the Iziko South African Museum, before stopping at Green Market Square, which has a rich history that dates back to the 17th century as a trading hub for fresh vegetables. Continue to the Company Gardens, followed by an orientation drive to see The Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade and Adderley Street with its many statues and historical buildings.

Afterwards, return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the wonders of Cape Town.

Please note: This tour excludes the Table Mountain cable car ticket, which customers can purchase on tour.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure or choose to embark on an optional excursion.

Optional Activity: Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at 08:30 to embark on a full-day tour of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula. See all the top sights along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Explore the Atlantic Sea Board, passing the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay before stopping at Hout Bay Harbour. Discover Chapman’s Peak Drive – known as one of the world’s most scenic drives before exploring the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point – the most South Western point of the Cape Peninsula, offering spectacular scenery. Continue to Boulders Beach and admire the African Penguins, then visit Simon’s Town – home to South Africa’s Naval Base, before enjoying the picturesque drive past Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. Please see current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent city.

Optional Activity: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
At 09:00 be met by your guide and embark on the delightful drive to the heart of the Cape Winelands through scenic mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa’s wine industry. Walk down its canal-lined avenues in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the vastness of wine estates, visitors are truly spoilt for choice for the first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.

Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to Franschhoek, dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to experience the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award-winning restaurants (lunch not included). Continue onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of a cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name.

The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl Wine Route. Return to the hustle and bustle of city life after a captivating day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel in the early evening. Please see current pricing in Important Information. Highlights: Stellenbosch 3 Wine Tastings, with a cheese and wine pairing included, at various wine estates Franschhoek The Paarl wine area – overlooked by an enormous granite rock, Paarl Rock, otherwise called Pearl Mountain. Please see current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Use this free day to explore any remaining sights in Cape Town or participate in other optional activities and excursions of your choice.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer back to Cape Town International Airport for your direct flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival, be met by a representative and transferred to your camp situated inside the magnificent Kruger National Park (approximately 45 kilometre drive). Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the camp, before embarking on your first afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park is South Africa's most iconic and largest wildlife sanctuary, renowned globally for its incredible biodiversity, rich history, and world-class safari experience. Located in the northeast of the country, it offers one of the best places on the continent to search for the Big Five in their natural habitat, including lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants & rhinos. After, return to camp and enjoy the evening at leisure listening to the sounds of the African bush.

Buffalo Rock Safari Camp
Buffalo Rock Safari Camp is perfectly located in a private and secluded part of the Nkambeni Private Concession, within the borders of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Offering visitors the opportunity to commune with nature in a pristine and unspoilt wildlife-rich wilderness. Buffalo Rock Safari Camp is completely unfenced and regularly welcomes roaming wildlife, including members of the Big Five. Although the Camp is called Buffalo Rock, Lion and Leopard are regularly spotted sunning themselves on the rocky outcrop close to the camp.

To further enhance your safari experience at Buffalo Rock, enjoy authentic under-canvas accommodation, reminiscent of the early pioneer days of wildlife safaris in Africa. In order to leave the smallest possible foot-print in this pristine wilderness, Buffalo Rock Safari Camp is purely powered by solar energy, making this camp an ideal choice for eco-warriors. The camp has just 12 privately-situated tented suites, each of which has an outdoor seating area overlooking the wilderness and the rocky outcrop for which the camp is named.

Each of the permanent “tents” has been constructed on a solid wooden deck and has its own en-suite shower room with toilet and basin. Your canvas “walls” feature large picture windows which allow in plenty of light and offer views of the bush. Each tent has very comfortable beds and quality linen and duvets, offering a true “out of Africa” ambiance. Indoor/outdoor bathrooms allow you the rare privilege of taking a private shower with a view out over the wilderness. Each room has wifi, power outlets for mobile phones or tablets, and a fan.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

At Buffalo Rock Camp life revolves around the wildlife and your daily game drives will be the highlight of your stay. Today, enjoy a morning and an afternoon game drive in the private Nkambeni traversing area and inside the unfenced boundaries of the Kruger National Park. Your day’s adventure begins with a 05:00 wake-up call, followed by a hearty early breakfast to fuel the morning ahead. At 06:00, set off on an exhilarating game drive as the bush stirs to life with the sounds and sights of the wild.

The park is home to an unrivalled diversity of life, including 147 mammals (such as cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, African wild dogs, and Nile crocodiles), over 500 bird species, and 336 different types of trees, including the giant Baobab. Return to camp by 12:00 for a well-deserved lunch, then unwind during the afternoon, take a dip in the pool, relax with a view, or share stories at the bar.

The excitement resumes with your afternoon game drive departing at 16:30. After sunset, return to camp for dinner and an evening gathered around the campfire, sharing stories under the stars.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Embark on a thrilling full-day safari through Kruger National Park, beginning with an early morning departure to catch the bush at its most active time. This extended drive allows you to venture deeper and further into the park, exploring remote areas and increasing your chances of exceptional wildlife sightings. With an expert guide leading the way, search for the Big Five and other iconic species across diverse landscapes. Enjoy scheduled stops at rest camps, before returning to camp in the afternoon, ending a truly unforgettable day in the wild.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Take a walk on the wild side as you join a thrilling guided bush walk in Big Five territory. This is a wonderful way of getting up close to many of the smaller creatures, plants and birds that we often overlook on a game drive. You will join one of the excellent (armed) guides on foot in the concession. This is a great opportunity to do some bird watching and photography and identify many endemic plant species.

In the late afternoon, set out on your final afternoon game drive, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and increased animal activity as the sun begins to set. This last drive offers one more opportunity to spot wildlife and capture memorable photos. After the excursion, return to Buffalo Rock Camp to unwind, enjoy dinner, and reflect on your incredible day in the heart of the wilderness.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Start your final morning in the bush with an early game drive from Buffalo Rock Safari Camp. As the park awakens, enjoy the crisp morning air and heightened animal activity, with excellent chances to spot elusive wildlife and capture stunning photos. After a memorable drive, return to camp to freshen up before concluding your unforgettable Kruger adventure.

Be transferred back to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and overnight at a hotel close to the airport.

Overnight: Radisson OR Tambo or similar, Johannesburg

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, be transferred to Johannesburg airport in time for your international flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Meals included: Breakfast

Please note that some customers will arrive +1 day.

Today, depart for Cape Town, South Africa. Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. If it is too early for check-in then luggage can be stored at the hotel while you explore this magical city.

Dominated by Table Mountain, Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city with plenty of nearby splendid vineyards, excellent harbour fronts and surprising restaurants where one can indulge in delicious seafood!

Please note:
• Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers will be required to be at the airport the day before.
• Customers may be required to transit through Johannesburg airport.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: In-Flight

Today at 08:30, be met by the tour guide at the hotel and enjoy a morning tour of the Mother City and venture through the streets crowded with history.

This tour includes a visit to Table Mountain or, in the event of inclement weather, Table View for the best views of Table Mountain. Highlights include Table Mountain (weather dependant) and Bo-Kaap which is one of the city’s most Instagrammable spots thanks to its picturesque colourful houses and cobblestone streets. Next visit the Iziko South African Museum, before stopping at Green Market Square, which has a rich history that dates back to the 17th century as a trading hub for fresh vegetables. Continue to the Company Gardens, followed by an orientation drive to see The Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade and Adderley Street with its many statues and historical buildings.

After, return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the wonders of Cape Town.

Please note: This tour excludes the Table Mountain cable car ticket, which customers can purchase on tour.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure or choose to embark on an optional excursion.

Optional Activity: Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour
After breakfast, be met by your guide at 08:30 and embark on a full-day tour of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula. See all the top sights along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Explore the Atlantic SeaBoard, passing the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay before stopping at Hout Bay Harbour.

Discover Chapman’s Peak Drive – known as one of the World’s most beautiful drives before exploring the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point – the most South Western point of Africa and the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, offering spectacular scenery. Continue to Boulders Beach and admire the African Penguins, then visit Simon’s Town – home to South Africa’s Naval Base, before enjoying the picturesque drive past Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. Please see current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this magnificent city.

Optional Activity: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
At 09:00 be met by your guide and embark on the delightful drive to the heart of the Cape Winelands through scenic mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa’s wine industry. Walk down its canal-lined avenues in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the vastness of wine estates, visitors are truly spoilt for choice for the first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.

Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to Franschhoek, dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to experience the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award-winning restaurants (lunch not included).

Continue onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of a cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl Wine Route. Return to the bustle of city life after a captivating day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel in the early evening. Please see current pricing in Important Information. Highlights: Stellenbosch 3 Wine Tastings, with a cheese and wine pairing included, at various wine estates Franschhoek The Paarl wine area – overlooked by Paarl Rock (otherwise called Pearl Mountain), an enormous granite rock. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Use this free day to explore any remaining sights in Cape Town or participate in other optional activities and excursions of your choice.

Overnight: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront or similar, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning, transfer back to Cape Town International Airport for your direct flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival, be met by a representative and transferred to your camp situated inside the magnificent Kruger National Park (approximately 45 kilometre drive). Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the camp, before embarking on your first afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park is South Africa's most iconic and largest wildlife sanctuary, renowned globally for its incredible biodiversity, rich history, and world-class safari experience. Located in the northeast of the country, it offers one of the best places on the continent to search for the Big Five in their natural habitat, including lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants & rhino. After, return to camp and enjoy the evening at leisure listening to the sounds of the African bush.

Buffalo Rock Safari
Camp Buffalo Rock Safari Camp is perfectly located in a private and secluded part of the Nkambeni Private Concession, within the borders of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Offering visitors the opportunity to commune with nature in a pristine and unspoilt wildlife-rich wilderness. Buffalo Rock Safari Camp is completely unfenced and regularly welcomes roaming wildlife, including members of the Big Five.

Although the Camp is called Buffalo Rock, Lion and Leopard are regularly spotted sunning themselves on the rocky outcrop close to the camp. To further enhance your safari experience at Buffalo Rock, enjoy authentic under-canvas accommodation, reminiscent of the early pioneer days of wildlife safaris in Africa. In order to leave the smallest possible foot-print in this pristine wilderness, Buffalo Rock Safari Camp is purely powered by solar energy, making this camp an ideal choice for eco-warriors.

The camp has just 12 privately-situated tented suites, each of which has an outdoor seating area overlooking the wilderness and the rocky outcrop for which the camp is named. Each of the permanent “tents” has been constructed on a solid wooden deck and has its own en-suite shower room with toilet and basin. Your canvas “walls” feature large picture windows which allow in plenty of light and offer views of the bush. Each tent has very comfortable beds and quality linen and duvets, offering a true “out of Africa” ambiance. Indoor/outdoor bathrooms allow you the rare privilege of taking a private shower with a view out over the wilderness. Each room has wifi, power outlets for mobile phones or tablets, and a fan.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

At Buffalo Rock Camp life revolves around the wildlife and your daily game drives will be the highlight of your stay.

Today, enjoy a morning and an afternoon game drive in the private Nkambeni traversing area and inside the unfenced boundaries of the Kruger National Park. Your day’s adventure begins with a 05:00 wake-up call, followed by a hearty early breakfast to fuel the morning ahead. At 06:00, set off on an exhilarating game drive as the bush stirs to life with the sounds and sights of the wild. The park is home to an unrivalled diversity of life, including 147 mammals (such as cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, African wild dogs, and Nile crocodiles), over 500 bird species, and 336 different types of trees, including the giant Baobab.

Return to camp by 12:00 for a well-deserved lunch, then unwind during the afternoon, take a dip in the pool, relax with a view, or share stories at the bar. The excitement resumes with your afternoon game drive departing at 16:30. After sunset, return to camp for dinner and an evening gathered around the campfire, sharing stories under the stars.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Embark on a thrilling full-day safari through Kruger National Park, beginning with an early morning departure to catch the bush at its most active time.

This extended drive allows you to venture deeper and further into the park, exploring remote areas and increasing your chances of exceptional wildlife sightings. With an expert guide leading the way, search for the Big Five and other iconic species across diverse landscapes. Enjoy scheduled stops at rest camps, before returning to camp in the afternoon, ending a truly unforgettable day in the wild.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Take a walk on the wild side as you join a thrilling guided bush walk in Big Five territory. This is a wonderful way of getting up close to many of the smaller creatures, plants and birds that we often overlook on a game drive. You will join one of the excellent (armed) guides on foot in the concession. This is a great opportunity to do some bird watching and photography and identify many endemic plant species. In the late afternoon, set out on your final afternoon game drive, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and increased animal activity as the sun begins to set. This last drive offers one more opportunity to spot wildlife and capture memorable photos.

After the excursion, return to Buffalo Rock Camp to unwind, enjoy dinner, and reflect on your incredible day in the heart of the wilderness.

Overnight: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp, Kruger National Park

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Start your final morning in the bush with an early game drive from Buffalo Rock Safari Camp. As the park awakens, enjoy the crisp morning air and heightened animal activity, with excellent chances to spot elusive wildlife and capture stunning photos.

After a memorable drive, return to camp to freshen up before concluding your unforgettable Kruger adventure. Be transferred back to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and overnight at a hotel close to the airport.

Overnight: Radisson OR Tambo or similar, Johannesburg

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, be transferred to Johannesburg airport for your internal flight to Livingstone, Zambia. Upon arrival, be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel.

Livingstone is the historic capital and tourist hub of Zambia, famous primarily as the gateway to the magnificent Victoria Falls (known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders"). Located just 10 kilometres north of the Zambezi River, it has evolved into a vibrant centre for culture, history, and high-octane adventure.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort or similar, Livingstone

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, be met by a guide and experience one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders on a tour of Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya - “The Smoke That Thunders.” A Tour of the Falls on the Zambian side offers visitors a captivating journey into the heart of one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders, Victoria Falls. Led by knowledgeable guides, the tour includes a scenic walk along pathways that wind through the lush rainforest of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Discover how the Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them.

Described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ - ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and in more modern terms as ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’, Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls. One special vantage point is across the Knife Edge Bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge.

Other vantage points include the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region. Peak flood season is around March and April and the full power of the falls can be experienced in all its glory. As the floods abate the view of the falls gets better and better through the year, but at its lowest, around November and December the Falls become little rivulets running over the edge and in some places along the 1.7 kilometre width no water falls at all.

Please note: Victoria Falls, Zambia rainforest entrance fee is excluded, additional costs apply at approximately 30 USD per person

Overnight: Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort or similar, Livingstone

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Livingstone, explore the tree-lined streets that are dotted with colonial-era buildings, craft markets, and lively cafés, giving it a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Adventure and nature are at the heart of Livingstone’s appeal. The mighty Zambezi River offers a number of optional excursions (not included) - world-class white-water rafting, sunset cruises, and canoe safaris (bookable on tour).

Optional Activity Full Day Chobe National Park Safari
Embarking on a Chobe day trip offers an enriching and immersive experience in one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. Located on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana, Chobe National Park is renowned for its abundant and diverse wildlife population, including large herds of elephants, buffalo, antelope, and predators such as lions and leopards. Led by experienced guides, embark on a safari adventure through the park, traversing varied landscapes ranging from lush floodplains to dense woodlands. Along the way, sightings of iconic African wildlife are virtually guaranteed, with opportunities to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitat.

Chobe National Park is well known for its large herds of elephant that frequent the Chobe River on a daily basis. In the dry season an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants can be dispersed within. The river is filled with big pods of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa. Clients will be transferred to the border where their Botswana guide will meet them. They will proceed straight to the morning cruise where they will spend the morning viewing game along the Chobe River.

The cruise will end at around 12:30 and head to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, guests will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Optional Activity Tour of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe side
Explore the full breadth of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side, where the views stretch wide and wild. With sixteen viewing points along a well-kept path, this side offers the most comprehensive perspective of the Main Falls. Expect sweeping panoramas, rich biodiversity, and unforgettable photo opportunities at every turn (excludes rainforest entrance fee at 50 USD per person - to be paid on site) Please note: customers can only select one optional activity on this day due to time restrictions. Please see the current pricing in Important Information.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort or similar, Livingstone

Meals included: Breakfast

Today, be transferred to the airport in time for your international flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Please note: Customers may transfer via Johannesburg, please remain within the airport in preparation for your ongoing flight. You may be required to collect your luggage and check-in again at the airport.

Meals included: Breakfast

Please note that some customers will arrive +1 day.

Meals included: None