Trip Length
18 Days
Trip Starts
Johannesburg
Trip Finishes
Cape Town
Countries Explored:
South Africa
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
18
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
DSJA
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 18 Day Highlights of South Africa. From Johannesburg to Cape Town — and all the incredible stops in between — this 18-day adventure kicks off with high-energy Big Five spotting and wraps up with chilled-out vibes in sunny Cape Town. Explore Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park on thrilling safari drives, a bush walk, and a classic South African braai.
Then, hit the Garden Route with your CEO and travel crew to discover the beauty of this iconic coastal journey. Stay active with light treks through national parks, or ramp it up...read more by cycling through the vineyards of Franschhoek. Prefer to relax? A wine tasting is the perfect way to toast the adventure of a lifetime. However you spend your days, you’ll head home with unforgettable memories.
Then, hit the Garden Route with your CEO and travel crew to discover the beauty of this iconic coastal journey. Stay active with light treks through national parks, or ramp it up...read more by cycling through the vineyards of Franschhoek. Prefer to relax? A wine tasting is the perfect way to toast the adventure of a lifetime. However you spend your days, you’ll head home with unforgettable memories.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. After an early evening welcome meeting, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get our first taste of South African fare. Stay: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel (D)
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. Stay: Awelani Lodge (B/L/D)
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 the wildlife in Kruger National Park. Stay: Awelani Lodge (B/L/D)
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. Stay: Umbhaba Eco Lodge (B/D)
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. Stay: Umbhaba Eco Lodge (B/D)
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. Stay: Umbhaba Eco Lodge (B/D)
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. Stay: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel (B)
Depart Johannesburg in the morning and board a flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Transfer the hotel before a free afternoon in town. Join an optional group dinner in the evening. Stay: The Kelway Hotel (B)
Experience the wildlife and landscapes of Addo Elephant National Park during a morning safari drive with knowledgeable guides in search of rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards, and of course, elephants. Have a picnic breakfast out in the bush and finish the drive in the afternoon. There will be free time to have lunch in the area before returning to Gqeberha to spend a leisurely evening on your own. Stay: The Kelway Hotel (B)
After breakfast depart for Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the famed Garden Route on the South Coast of South Africa. The area is valued for its diverse natural and cultural heritage. Enjoy a CEO-led hike along the Mouth Trail and wander along a winding boardwalk through the forest. In the afternoon partake in the Big Tree walk with your CEO, which will take you through indigenous forest to an eight hundred-year-old Yellowwood towering over the rest of the canopy. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Stay: Tsitsikamma Village Inn (B/L)
Enjoy an entire free day in the Tsitsikamma area. Choose between optional activities like, the Woodcutters’ Journey, a tree canopy tour, a seasonal whale watching excursion, or whitewater tubing. Your opportunity to remain active awaits. Have dinner with the group back at the hotel in the evening. Stay: Tsitsikamma Village Inn (B/D)
In the morning the group will visit the Robberg Nature Reserve featuring stunning coastal scenery and some of the best hiking in the country. Walk along the Gap Circuit and see evidence of the prehistoric break-up of the supercontinent of Gondwanaland some 120 million years ago. Travel onwards to Knysna for an orientation drive along the waterfront, through the town centre, to the hip eateries and shops on Thesen Island, and through the lush landscapes of the Knysna Forest full of indigenous trees. Arrive back in town for a free afternoon to enjoy optional activities or to simply relax in the beauty of your surroundings. Stay: Knysna Log-Inn Hotel (B)
Breakfast will be had at the hotel before an included visit to The Knysna Heads, which enclose and form the Knysna River Estuary. Visit some of the main attractions on the Eastern Head, walk along a pathway at the foot of the cliffs and learn about the importance of the land to the local population. Spend the remainder of the day as you wish and try some of the optional activities, like an oyster tour which the area is known for. Stay: Knysna Log-Inn Hotel (B)
Rise early for a long, but jam-packed day of epic scenery and unforgettable sights as you drive the more scenic way from Knysna to Franschhoek. First stop is the harbour town of Mossel Bay to visit the lighthouse and walk in the area. Drive along Tradouw Pass next, through the lesser-known gem of Gatplaats Nature Reserve for a short walk and enjoy hilly views to reach the town of Barrydale. Have an included outdoor lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a wine tasting. Arrive to Franschhoek in the evening and have dinner on your own. Stay: Protea Hotel Franschhoek (B/L)
Start the morning off with a CEO-led orientation walk along Franschhoek’s main street. The remainder of the day is free for optional activities like a guided bike tour Stellenbosch, a history and art tour, or perhaps a winery visit in a region celebrated for its delicious grape varieties. Dinner this evening will be on your own. Stay: Protea Hotel Franschhoek (B)
Leave the picturesque winelands of Franschhoek behind this morning and depart for Cape Town. Stop along the way to walk up the city’s iconic Signal Hill and site of the Noon Gun, one of Cape Town’s oldest living traditions. Enjoy the fantastic views from the top and catch a full glimpse of Cape Town's many landmarks. Spend the remainder of the afternoon on your own exploring the city before an optional group dinner. Stay: Inn on the Square (B)
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 a group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city. Stay: Inn on the Square (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 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.
- Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park.
- Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO.
- Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit.
- Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale.
- Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale.
- Ride a cable car up Table Mountain.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), Johannesburg
- Nature Walk outside Kruger National Park
- Multiple Wildlife Safari Drives in Kruger National Park
- Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
- Jane Goodall's Chimp Eden Tour
- Addo National Park Safari drive
- CEO-led hike in Tsitsikamma National Park
- Big Tree Visit Tsitsikamma
- Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit
- Driving and walking orientation tour of Knysna
- Knysna Heads Visit
- Scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale
- Lunch at a vineyard in Barrydale
- CEO-led orientation walk of Franschhoek
- Signal Hill walk
- Cable car ride up Table Mountain
- Free time in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Franschhoek
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (12 Nights), Tented Camp (2 Nights) Lodges (3 Nights)
- Start and end hotels on this tour offer comfortable accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, standard facilities, and wifi. Additional amenities vary from location to location. Please see the hotel listings on the Full Itinerary if you would like to learn more about the offerings of your accommodations. Please remember that hotel/lodge/camp standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. Note: Under certain circumstances, we reserve the right to change accommodation and provide something slightly different to what is described, though it will always be of similar or better standard/level.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
- Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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