Cape Town & Winelands
Table Mountain by cable car, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguins and tastings in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl.
Wildlife & City12 Nights / 13 Days
South Africa
12-Night Comprehensive Itinerary
Southern AfricaMay–October (dry season for safaris) or November–March (for beaches and Cape Town)Private • Boutique hotels & safari lodges • Scenic drives and flights
Journey overview
Cape Town, the Garden Route, Kruger safari and the Panorama Route — a perfectly balanced introduction to South Africa.
- Table Mountain cable car and Cape Peninsula tour
- Cape Winelands tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- Garden Route: Knysna, Tsitsikamma and Plettenberg Bay
- Open-4x4 game drives in Greater Kruger National Park
- Panorama Route: Blyde River Canyon and God's Window
Signature experiences
Table MountainCape WinelandsGarden RouteKruger SafariBig FiveBlyde River Canyon
Route overview
Cape Town
City, Table Mountain & Winelands
4 NightsGarden Route
Knysna & Tsitsikamma
2 NightsJohannesburg
Gateway City
1 NightGreater Kruger NP
Big Five Safari Lodge
3 NightsPanorama Route
Blyde River Canyon
1 NightJohannesburg
Departure
1 NightDay by day
The full itinerary
- Arrive at Cape Town International Airport
- Private transfer to your hotel in City Bowl, Camps Bay or the Waterfront
- Optional sunset at Signal Hill or Table Mountain
- Cable car up Table Mountain (early morning to avoid crowds)
- City tour: Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, Castle of Good Hope
- District Six Museum for apartheid history
- Optional Robben Island tour (book in advance)
- Full-day guided tour or self-drive
- Chapman's Peak Drive
- Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
- Boulders Beach for African penguins
- Lunch at Kalk Bay or Simon's Town, return via Muizenberg
- Visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl
- Wine tastings and gourmet lunch with vineyard views
- Optional Franschhoek Wine Tram experience
- Return to Cape Town
- Early departure to the Garden Route (fly to George or scenic drive)
- Stop at Mossel Bay or Wilderness en route
- Explore Knysna Waterfront, sunset cruise on the lagoon
- Visit Tsitsikamma National Park
- Storms River Mouth and suspension bridge walk
- Optional kayaking or ziplining
- Stop at Monkeyland or Birds of Eden
- Drive back to George and fly to Johannesburg
- Evening at leisure in Sandton or Rosebank
- Optional: Nelson Mandela Square or local cuisine
- Early morning flight or road transfer to Greater Kruger
- Afternoon first game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle
- Dinner under the stars at the lodge
- Morning and evening game drives — Big Five viewing
- Midday leisure: relax at the lodge, optional bush walk or spa
- Learn about wildlife conservation efforts
- After the morning game drive, transfer to the Panorama Route
- Blyde River Canyon and God's Window
- Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Graskop — optional Big Swing or gorge lift
- Drive back to Johannesburg (approx. 4 hrs) or fly from Nelspruit
- Optional Apartheid Museum or Soweto tour
- Transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your onward flight
Experience highlights
Kruger Safari
Morning and evening Big Five game drives from an open 4x4, dinner under the stars and conservation insight from your guides.
Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and Graskop's Big Swing or gorge lift.
What's included
- 12 nights across boutique hotels and safari lodges
- Private guided tours in Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
- Winelands day trip with tastings
- Domestic flights and private transfers
- All game drives with professional rangers
- Daily breakfast; full board at the safari lodge
Where you'll stay
Cape Town
Boutique hotel
Garden Route
Knysna / Plettenberg Bay
Johannesburg
Sandton
Greater Kruger NP
Safari lodge
Panorama Route
Hazyview / Graskop
Johannesburg
Last night
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