Cape & Kruger Explorer
South Africa is known for its wild animals, fabulous wine farms, food and beautiful landscapes and stunning warm summers.
Top places included in this fantastic package:
- Blyde River Canyon
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
- Kruger National Park
- Pretoria
- Saskatoon - From $ 3399
- Vancouver - From $ 3199
- Winnipeg - From $ 3199
- Calgary - From $2999
- Edmonton - From $ 3399
Departures available– Until October 2023
Itinerary
Land in Johannesburg and admire its mixture of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you embark on game drives in the Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town, explore the Cape of Good Hope and discover the beauty of the Cape Peninsula on an unforgettable journey through the most iconic destinations of this diverse nation.
Day 1
Arrival at your Canadian departure airport ready to check-in for a flight * to Johannesburg. Night on board.
Day 2
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and it's diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes!* Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger.
Day 4
Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region.
Day 6
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government.* Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
Day 7
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop on hop off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.* Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Please note: the Table Mountain Cableway in Cape Town will be closed for maintenance from the 25th of July until the 28th of August 2022. If your trip coincides with these dates, you will enjoy an included Sunset Cruise instead and your included Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets will still enable you to visit the lower station of the cableway if you wish *
Day 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.* Overnight stay in Cape Town.
Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town.
Here’s what is included:
All Flights
- Departure from main Canadian airports.
- International flights – Canada – Johannesburg, Cape Town – Canada
- Domestic flights: Johannesburg – Cape Town
Accommodation
*in the case that the advertised hotel is not available they will be replaced by one of the same or higher category
Day 2 to 3
Garden Court O.R Tambo International Airport
Location: Johannesburg
Day 3 to 6
Ndhula Tented Lodge
Location: White River
Day 6 to 10
Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point
Location: Cape Town
Included Activities
Blyde River Canyon Highlights
On the way to Kruger, enjoy the most captivating natural sights of the Blyde River Canyon such as Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included).
Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!
Union Buildings Visit in Pretoria
Stop at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of South African government.
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Table Mountain
Enjoy the a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour ticket to discover most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway up to Table Mountain for unforgettable views across the city and beyond.
Some Meals
- 8 Breakfasts and 3 dinners
All Transfers
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English speaking driver
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Activities Available at an Additional Cost
Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions - Suggested activity for day 2
This package includes a Cape Winelands Excursion (day 7), a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront (day of your choice), a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour (day 8) and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant (day of your choice).
What's included: Cape Winelands Excursion, a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront, a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant.
Not included: Transfers to/from Baii Seafood Restaurant. Transfers to/from Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour.
You can only choose one of the optional excursion packages (Adventure or Gastronomic).
Adventure Package of 3 Excursions - Suggested activity for day 2
Experience unforgettable wildlife and landscapes with this package. It includes a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park (day 4), Shark Cage Diving experience (day 7) and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion from Cape Town (day 8).
What's included: Kruger National Park Drive, Shark Cage Diving experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion.
Not included: Transfers to/from Atlantis Dunes
You can only choose one of the two optional excursion packages (Adventure or Gastronomy). The order of the excursions is based on the arrival day.
Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park - Suggested activity for day 5 in Kruger National Park
Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park, an amazing safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Packed lunch included.
What's included: Tickets, guide, driver, transfers, lunch.
Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day - Suggested activity for day 8
Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting.
What's included: 2 Wine tastings in 2 different wineries, transfers, guide
Cape Peninsula Full-Day Excursion - Suggested activity for day 9
Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Boulders Beach, the Penguin Colony, and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Poi
What's included: Transfers, tickets, guide.
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Terms and Conditions
General Terms & Conditions:
Conditions apply. Valid on travel booked through Uniglobe Travel. All advertised prices include or disclose taxes & fees. Prices and offers are valid for new bookings only. Air only prices are per person for return travel in economy class unless otherwise stated. Package, cruise, tour, rail and hotel prices are per person, based on double occupancy for total length of stay unless otherwise stated, and are applicable for the departure date listed at the advertising deadline. Pricing that includes airfare is valid only for the departure gateway listed. Airport transfers to/from the hotel may not be included and are supplier and destination specific. Some packaged travel products for certain destinations may include flight connections at an additional cost ($). Taxes & fees due during travel or in destination are additional and may include, but not limited to, local car rental charges & taxes, one-way car rental drop fees which are to be paid upon arrival, resort fees & charges, tour ‘kitty’ or local payment, airline baggage fees, departure taxes, and cruise gratuities. Prices are for select departure dates and are accurate and subject to availability at advertising deadline, errors and omissions excepted, and subject to change without notice by the supplier. Advertising deadline: February 17, 2023. For full terms & conditions please speak with a Uniglobe Travel consultant.
*** Tour price is per person based on double occupancy. You will be accompanied by a guide during the Kruger National Park safari only and during any optional excursions if you choose to take them. Package availability and pricing subject to change ***