From Cape Town: The great 12-Day Tour to Johannesburg

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Embark on a 12-day tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa, see the Big 5 on game safari, explore the Garden Route, hiking, boat cruises, wine tasting and much more.

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Highlights

  • Discover the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas and take a photo
  • Enjoy a wine-tasting experience at Benguela Cove in Hermanus
  • See the Big 5 on a safari at the Botlierskop Game Reserve and Kruger National Pk
  • Explore the Garden Route and visit the Knysna Heads
  • Visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela in Mvezo and Mthatha Museum

Description

Embark on a 12-day adventure through South Africa's diverse landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Starting in Cape Town, head to Betty’s Bay to see African penguins, followed by whale watching in Hermanus, a wine-tasting experience at Benguela Cove, and a visit to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. On day two, visit the charming town of Swellendam, go on a safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, and spend the evening in Mossel Bay. Continue through the Garden Route, where you’ll explore Wilderness and the Knysna Heads, take a sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon, and stay in Knysna. On day four, hike in Robberg Nature Reserve and relax on Plettenberg Bay’s beaches. Adrenaline seekers will love day five at Bloukrans Bridge, home to the world’s highest bungee jump (own expense), followed by a tour of Port Elizabeth. Coastal vibes continue with visits to Port Alfred and East London, culminating in a night in East London. In the Wild Coast region, explore Mvezo, Nelson Mandela's birthplace, the Mthatha Museum, and stay in Mthatha. Day eight is a cultural and scenic highlight, featuring the Mandela Capture Site, Howick Falls, and arrival in Durban for the night. After a brief Durban tour on day nine, venture to St Lucia Estuary in iSimangaliso Wetland Park for a memorable hippo and crocodile boat cruise. Days 10-11 immerse you in Mpumalanga, with a full-day Kruger National Park safari, where you can see Africa’s Big 5, elephants, lions, bufalloes, rhino, leopard and many more animals, and following day visits to the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Berlin Falls. The tour concludes on day twelve as you travel through Mpumalanga, arriving in Johannesburg. Enjoy 11 nights of comfortable accommodations with bed and breakfast.

Includes

12 days and 11 nights accommodation at hotels and lodges Bed and breakfast Expert guide Safari experiences at Kruger National Park and Botlierskop Game Reserve Wine tasting Cultural visits Nature hikes at Robberg Nature Reseve Wildlife viewing Hippo and Croc Boat cruise at St Lucia Estuary in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Durban City tour Pick ups in Cape Town and drop off in Johannesburg

Important Information

  • Check weather conditions and dress appropriately Appropriate shoes for hiking Be prepared for early starts Respect local customs and wildlife

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