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Affordable South Africa – Cape Town & Wildlife Safari

Visiting the two most popular areas in South Africa, our Affordable South Africa – Cape Town & Wildlife Safari delivers both a cosmopolitan city experience in Cape Town and an exciting wildlife adventure in a private luxury game reserve.

Tour Length: 8 days

Land cost from $1895 per person

Affordable South Africa - Cape Town & Wildlife SafariWelcome to the ‘fairest Cape in the World’ as your Affordable South Africa – Cape Town & Wildlife Safari begins. Colonial monuments co-exist with delightful modernity in the glorious city of Cape Town. Basking in a Mediterranean climate for most of the year, veteran travelers insist this setting tops even the trendiest resort in the south of France. Certainly… the wines are just as delicious!

Relax and enjoy a full day sightseeing package, which offers a choice of  Cape Town’s iconic ‘hop-on-hop-off’ sightseeing bus, Two Oceans Aquarium, harbor cruise, District Six Museum, Ostrich Farm tour, Castle of Good Hope and much much more!

Affordable South Africa - Cape Town & WIldlife SafariSouth Africa’s finest wildlife refuge: The Greater Kruger National Park is your safari paradise for 4 exciting days.

Nothing compares to the thrill of seeing your first lion on the hunt. Be prepared for non-stop action as you search for wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. Open safari vehicles, expertly maneuvered by professional game rangers, allow for close-up encounters and superb photographic opportunities. During the quiet midday, an optional guided walking safari places you ‘nose to nose’ with the small denizens of the bush.

Designed for those who appreciate comfort and the true feeling of being in a bygone era, the luxury tented suites at Chisomo Safari Camp are atop raised wooden decks set under the shade of towering jackelberry and knob thorn trees.  Morning and afternoon game drives and optional guided nature walks are all on offer at this wonderful wildlife paradise! Just remember to leave some time to book a treatment in their Thera Naka Spa.

Tempted to see a bit more with our Affordable South Africa – Cape Town & Wildlife Safari? Think about adding Victoria Falls, Botswana or even an exciting Great White Shark Cage Diving adventure!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1-4 Cape Town (4 nights)
Enjoy 3 glorious days exploring the city and environs. The iVENTURE CARD offers a huge smorgasbord of free activities plus dozens of discounts at top restaurants and wineries. The choice is yours; non-stop activity or a leisurely exploration of the city with interludes of fine dining and wine tasting.

Day 5-7 Greater Kruger Park Private Reserve (3 nights)
Wing to Kruger Park airport and on to wildlife heaven! Daily game drives allow for close-up encounters with elephant, lions, giraffe, zebra, hippo and hyena to name a few. Open safari vehicles plunge into the bush in pursuit leopard on the hunt. Don’t miss the midday walking safari!.

Day 8 Depart Johannesburg
“Farewell” to Africa. Wing back to Johannesburg and depart.

Cape & Safari

Cape Town and Kruger National Park

From the ‘fairest Cape in the World’ to South Africa’s finest wildlife refuge, our Cape & Safari itinerary takes you to Cape Town and Kruger National Park on an unforgettable journey through South Africa.

Tour Length: 10 days

Land  from $6,095 per person

Cape Town | Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park

Cape Town and Kruger National Park, Cape Town aerial viewWelcome to the ‘fairest Cape in the World’. Colonial monuments co-exist with delightful modernity in the glorious city of Cape Town. Basking in a Mediterranean climate for most of the year, veteran travelers insist Cape Town’s setting tops even the trendiest resort in the south of France; certainly the wines are just as delicious!

Relax and enjoy guided sightseeing: a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, a tour of the delightful city and an excursion along the full length of the Cape Peninsula on our Cape & Safari itinerary.

Cape Town and Kruger National Park Cape & Safari mapOur Cape & Safari Cape Town and Kruger National Park itinerary then continues on to South Africa’s finest wildlife refuge, Kruger National Park. Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is your safari paradise for 5 exciting days.

Nothing compares to the thrill of seeing your first lion on the hunt. Be prepared for non-stop action as you search for the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives. Open safari vehicles, expertly maneuvered by professional game rangers, allow for close-up encounters and superb photographic opportunities. During the quiet midday, a guided walking safari places you ‘nose to nose’ with the smaller denizens of the bush.

Cape & Safari – Cape Town and Kruger National Park Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA
Relax on an overnight flight to South Africa as your journey to Cape Town and Kruger National Park begins.

Day 2-4 Cape Town (3 nights)
Two glorious days exploring the Cape Town and environs. Ride a cable car up to Table Mountain and tour the colorful Malay Quarter. Pose on the very edge of the continent on a Cape Point tour and meet penguins, seals and playful baboons.

Day 5-8 Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve (4 nights)

Cape & Safari Cape Town and Kruger National Park Chitwa ChitwaWing to Kruger Park… wildlife heaven! Daily game drives allow for close-up encounters with elephant, lions, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hippo, hyena… to name a few. Open safari vehicles plunge into the bush in pursuit of leopard on the hunt. Don’t miss the midday walking safari!.

Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge is an exquisite balance between unbridled luxury and environmental harmony. Each of the six individually decorated suites open onto its own private deck with private plunge pool, overlooking the nearby lake.

Day 9 Depart Johannesburg
“Farewell” to Africa. Wing back to Johannesburg and depart.

Day 10 Arrive USA
Welcome home with memories and photos of Cape Town and Kruger National Park to last a lifetime!

Tempted to see a bit more? Think about adding Victoria Falls, Chobe Botswana or even an exciting extension to Kenya or Tanzania.

A Taste of South Africa

Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park

Come along on A Taste of South Africa through Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park! Spend four nights in cosmopolitan Cape Town, voted one of the top destinations in the world, with the opportunity for self-exploration or optional full and half day tours. Continue on an exciting three day wildlife adventure at a private luxury Big 5 game reserve with the style and elegance you’d expect of a first rate safari destination.

Tour Length: 9 days

Land from $2,395 per person sharing.

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Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park Cape Town waterfrontSituated in the shadow of Table Mountain and  surrounded by pristine white beaches is Cape Town; home to a rich cultural and historical heritage, vibrant restaurants and nightlife.

Cape Town affords the visitor a multitude of activities, from extreme sports to leisurely scenic cruises and world-class shopping.

Choose from a variety of optional activities, at additional cost,  during your stay in the Cape.

How far do you have to travel to find peace and quiet and connect with the simple life? When it’s time to get back to the things that really matter – such as the tranquility of nature, exciting culture and fascinating history, come along on A Taste of South Africa to Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park.

Tempted to see a bit more with our A Taste of South Africa?  Think about adding Victoria Falls, Botswana or even an exciting Great White Shark Cage Diving adventure!

A Taste of South Africa Itinerary – Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park

Day 1 Depart USA
Embark on your overnight journey to South Africa; Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park await you.

Day 2-5 Cape Town (4 nights)
Enjoy four nights in this wonderful world class mecca for food, history and adventure enthusiasts.  Relax and take advantage of the local amenities at your centrally located, vibrant, chic hotel. Add to your Cape Town experience by selecting from our optional full and half day tours (at additional cost).

Day 6 & 7 Greater Kruger Park Private Reserve (2 nights)
Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park wild dogsWing to Kruger Park airport and transfer to your private reserve. Daily game drives allow for close-up encounters with elephants, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs and hippos.

Look for a pack of wild dogs, the second rarest African carnivore species, with only an estimated 2000 remaining specimens. Birdwatchers can also look forward to ample sightings of the several hundred bird species typical to the low veld.

Day 8 Depart Johannesburg
After a final morning game drive, wing back to Johannesburg in time to connect with your home-bound international flight.

Day 9 Arrive USA
Welcome Home with memories of your visit to Cape Town and Greater Kruger Park!

A Taste of South Africa offers the following optional Cape Town tours:
Half Day Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour
Full Day Cape Point Tour
Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
Note: All optional tours are at additional cost.