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Best of South Africa

10 Days Cape Town to Johannesburg
Best of South Africa
Best of South Africa
Best of South Africa

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Best of South Africa. You don't need weeks to have an unforgettable South African adventure. In just 10 days, this trip takes you from Cape Town's stunning sights to the wildlife wonders of Kruger National Park — packing in tons of fun along the way. Explore Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain before heading off for a full week of safari magic in Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park. Spot the Big Five on thrilling safari drives, savour a mouthwatering South African braai (barbecue), and visit Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden to learn about read more vital conservation efforts. It’s the ultimate city-and-safari combo in just over a week — what are you waiting for?
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Trip Length
Trip Length

10 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Cape Town

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Johannesburg

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Classic

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

18

Pace
Pace

Moderate

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

DSCO

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.
Accommodation: Inn on the Square
Included Experiences
  • Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain. Ride to the top on the cable car and explore the area on hiking trails leading to scenic views before riding back down. Spend the afternoon on your own partaking in one of the many optional activities in the area. Tonight, choose to attend another group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city.
Accommodation: Inn on the Square
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Table Mountain Visit via the Cable Car: Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park. Once at the top, take your time to enjoy the expansive vistas, explore walking trails, or simply relax and take in the mountain's serene ambience.
  • Free Time: Enjoy a completely free afternoon and evening in Cape Town. Choose from a variety of optional activities that your CEO will recommend or simply walk around and see the city on foot. In the evening you can opt to join the group for dinner at a local spot.
Optional Experiences
  • Sandboarding Half Day Tour - Atlantis Dunes: Choose to enjoy this epic half-day sandboarding adventure at the Atlantic Dunes on the West Coast. You'll be picked up in Cape Town and will enjoy a scenic drive along the way. Then, learn to glide down some of the highest dunes in the Western Cape and feel the wind rushing through your hair. Afterwards, the group will enjoy some time to explore the expansive dune landscape before returning to Cape Town.
  • Hout Bay Kayaking Half Day Tour: Choose to embark on an optional half-day kayaking excursion in the charming coastal town of Hout Bay. The bay boasts a bustling harbour full of colourful fishing boats and lively market stalls, and is nestled between the iconic Sentinel Peak and Chapman's Peak Drive. Explore the harbour for a bit before a wonderful kayaking experience in the Atlantic Ocean. Paddle through the clear waters and enjoy being surrounded by stunning mountain views and the chance to spot playful seals and dolphins. Head back to Cape Town in the early afternoon after a beautiful coastal half-day getaway.
  • Cape Point Explorer Day Tour: Enjoy a full day tour along South Africa's breathtaking shoreline, where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean. The day begins in the vibrant beachside suburb of Muizenberg, known for its colourful beach huts and surf scene. Then, encounter African penguins at Boulders Beach and head onwards to majestic Cape Point and the historic Cape of Good Hope, offering panoramic views along the southwestern tip of Africa. A delicious lunch is included in this day tour before finishing off the experience with the incredible views along world-renowned Chapman's Peak Drive. Experience the perfect blend of nature, culture, and culinary delights that await just beyond Cape Town.
  • West Coast Explorer Day Tour: Enjoy a full-day to discover the region's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage on a West Coast adventure. Start the day with incredible views of Table Mountain from Blouwberg Beach and travel to the serene expanses of the Atlantic Sand Dunes for a full immersion into the iconic landscapes of the area. Then, dive into the history of the San people at the !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre on a guided tour with lunch. Cap off today's adventure at the West Coast National Park for vibrant wildflower viewing and the tranquil Langebaan lagoon. Soak up a new side of this unforgettable region and simply enjoy the experience.

Transfer to the airport in the morning and fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Settle in to your hotel and prepare for the next leg of your adventure.
Accommodation: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Plane: Sit back and relax on your included flight between Cape Town and Johannesburg for your bush camping part of the adventure.
  • Free Time: Spend free time in Johannesburg before tonight's included Braai dinner.

Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.
Accommodation: Bushveld Terrace Hotel on Kruger
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to view the wildlife in Kruger National Park. When you return, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a true taste of South African fare.
Accommodation: SleepOver Orpen Gate
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Nature Walk - Awelani Conservancy: There are many ways to experience the African soil, but doing it on foot is one of the most exciting ways to immerse yourself in the Great Kruger area. Follow an expert guide into the bush. The area is surrounded with Baobab trees and other plants and bushes endemic to the area. This is a great place to visit for any avid birdwatchers.
  • Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive: Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot large herds of elephant roaming in the area as well as groups of buffalo, antelope, hyena, and more.
  • Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue): Enjoy a spread of grilled meats, vegetables, homemade salads, and the opportunity to taste some of delicious South African flavours as you become acquainted with the Kruger area.

Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.
Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day: Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.
  • Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing: Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.
Accommodation: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: With loads of optional activities to choose from, there's lots to see and do in Greater Kruger.
Optional Experiences
  • Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive: Kruger National Park has been dubbed the most famous safari destination in the world. Whenever it is mentioned images of African wildlife and wilderness immediately spring to mind. The vastness of this park is what sets it apart. The breath-taking area with expansive and varied nature makes it a wonderful place to view the African “Big Five”. Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.

After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast

Depart at any time.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Ride the cable car up Table Mountain.
  • Sit down to a traditional South African braai (barbecue).
  • Take part in a wildlife bushwalk.
  • Embark on wildlife safari drives inside Kruger National Park.
  • Visit the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimp Eden.
  • Enjoy traditional dancing and dinner.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Kruger
  • Table Mountain cable car ride and visit
  • Nature Walk
  • Wildlife Safari Drive
  • Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
  • Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
  • Chimp Eden Tour
  • Free time in Cape Town
  • Internal flight between Cape Town to Johannesburg
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking, plane
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • Hotels (6 Nights), Lodges (3 Nights)

  • 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.

Operator

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Classic
Trip Style: Classic

Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.

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Dates & Pricing USD USD

Thursday 16 Apr 2026 16 Apr 26 Cape Town
Saturday 25 Apr 2026 25 Apr 26 Johannesburg
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