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Cape Town to Kruger National Park 8 Day Adventure

  • Destination: South Africa
  • Duration: Multi Day Tour: 8 Day / 7 Night
  • Availability: Year-Round
  • Group Options: Public Group Tour
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$4,599

8 Day – Cape Town to Kruger National Park

  • Visit Cape Town, Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope, all known for their history and natural beauty.
  • Kruger National Park- South Africa’s most exciting safari destination for the Big Five: Elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and Cape Buffalo! You will also see many more wildlife species with up close and personal interactions! 
  • Famous Panorama Route-The Blyde River Canyon along the Panorama Route will leave you awe-struck with its magnificent waterfalls and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and bushveld.

Guests fly in the day before the tour and will be transferred to the hotel for a meet and greet dinner. 

Accommodation: The Commodore or similar
Meals: Dinner

Please feel free to call us directly or submit your contact information in the form below to speak to a BrushBuck tour guide for more information.

Itinerary

DAY 1: TABLE MOUNTAIN TO CAPE POINT

We depart for one of the NEW 7 Natural Wonders of the World -Table Mountain! This scenic trip up the cable offers breathtaking views and fantastic photography opportunities. We will stop along the way to view the penguin colonies at Simonstown, where there will also be opportunity for local and unique shopping experiences. After we have lunch and shop, we will then head for The Cape of Good Hope, known to locals as Cape Point. Cape Point Nature Reserve is situated on the southwestern point of Africa and one of the most unspoilt and pristine landscapes on earth. There we may have opportunities to see some wildlife such as ostrich, baboons, Blesbok, and Eland. Throughout the day, we will enjoy the dramatic and scenic vistas that South Africa has to offer!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel or similar

Cape Town South Africa

Cape Town South Africa

DAY 2: ACTIVITIES FREE DAY (CHOOSE YOUR FUN!)

Guests will be able to choose from the best available activities based on your interest!

Below is a list of activities to choose from:

  • Full Day Wine Tour (3 historical wineries with cheese and chocolate tasting)
  • Shark Diving (in cage) Full Day Trip 
  • Robben Island and Township Tour (Nelson Mandela Prison Tour)
  • Cape Town City Tour w/stops at the Castle, Green Market Square and more!

*Price of activities not included in price of tour.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel or similar

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel South Africa

DAY 3: CAPE TOWN FLIGHT TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Goodbye Cape Town hello Big 5! After breakfast we take off on a 2 ½ hour flight to land in the heart of bush country. We will transfer to our rest camp to prepare for our first game drive. Upon entering Kruger National Park, we may see elephants, giraffes, cape buffalo, rhinoceros, crocodiles, hippopotamus and more! Our night drive begins around 8pm where we shine spotlights to see the animals of the night. We often see hippos out of the water feeding along with impala, elephants, giraffe, hyena, sometimes lions, with rare sightings of leopards.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pretoriuskop Rest Camp or similar

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park Rhino

DAY 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK MORNING & EVENING GAME DRIVES

Waking up early we depart for more of the African species everyone came to see! Doing multiple game drives allows for more opportunities to see big cats and observing intimate behaviors of animals living out their daily lives. Guests will have opportunities to relax by the pool and enjoy down time until the afternoon game drive.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pretoriuskop Rest Camp or similar

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Elephants Kruger National Park

DAY 5: MIGRATE NORTH TO SATARA REST CAMP (OR SIMILAR)

BrushBuck guests will have a choice of a morning guided game walk or a game drive. Early mornings can often provide the best times to see lions and leopards, and get close for the best photographic opportunities! After breakfast, we will pack up and move north to Satara Rest Camp so we can have great opportunities for wildlife viewing in the more open savannah.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Satara Rest Camp or similar

Satara Rest Camp

Kruger National Park Safari Tour

DAY 6: MORNING BUSH WALK OR GAME DRIVE, EVENING GAME DRIVE

Guests will choose their A.M. activity of a guided bush walk or game drive to look for more animals. After checking many African species off the list we start to look for more behaviors while wildlife watching. Many smaller animals start to stand out such as hornbills, vervet monkeys, baboons and mongoose. Some game drives may have natural predation events like lions taking down a wildebeest or wild dogs on the hunt in front of us.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Satara or similar

Kruger National Park Game Drive

Kruger National Park Safari Tour Animals

DAY 7: SATARA TO WHITE RIVER VIA PANORAMA ROUTE TO WHITE RIVER

Today, we will head to White River via the famous Panorama Route that winds through Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. We will see the Three Rondavels, a geological feature in the canyon of 3 peaks shaped like traditional beehive huts. We will also see magnificent waterfalls and sweeping views of surrounding mountains! On the Panorama Tour, we will have an opportunity to shop some local arts and crafts. Once at our quaint guest house, we will enjoy a traditional Boma dinner under the open skies!

Meals: Breakfast, Boma Dinner
Accommodation: Stille Woning or similar

Stille Woning

Stille Woning

DAY 8: TRANSFER TO JOHANNESBURG VIA BUS / INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

After a farewell breakfast at the guest house, we will transfer to Johannesburg via a City Bug shuttle that will bring you to the airport for your flight back home!

End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Dates

2024 Dates:

April 11th – 18th

September 12th – 19th

November 14th – 21st

2025 Dates:

April 7th – 14th

April 19th – 26th

September 11th – 18th

September 23rd – 30th

November 10th – 17th

* Accommodations subject to change and availability.

What's Included

  • Meals as listed in itinerary
  • Guaranteed safari confirmations
  • Transportation in touring vans while on tour
  • Transportation in open air safari vehicles on game drives
  • Full accommodation in lodges as listed
  • Experienced English speaking driver/guide
  • All park entrance fees to include government taxes
  • In country flight from Port Elizabeth to Kruger National Park
  • All personal travel insurance
  • Hotel accommodations before/after the listed itinerary
  • All personal expenses; e.g. laundry, telephones, beverages, tips
  • Any other extras not stated as included above
  • Tips to guides and hotel staff
  • Flights before and after tour

Base Public Tour Pricing

  • Double Occupancy$4,599
  • Single Occupancy$5,399

Disclaimer:

  • International flights must be booked into Cape Town, South Africa (CPT) and out of Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • South Africa Tourist Visas are stamped on visitors’ passports upon entry to the airport.
  • Your passport must have at least 6 months left before expiration and also at least 3 blank pages.
  • Ask your travel doctor for malaria pills that will work best for you and your travel companion. We use Malarone, but that may not work for everyone.
  • Your International Certificate of Vaccination will be needed on this trip.
  • Your passport will be needed for travel throughout this tour.
  • A traveler’s wallet is suggested with two (2) credit cards and at least one ATM card. Tell your bank where you are going otherwise they will shut your cards off for fraud protection. It is advisable to keep $1,000 USD in small bills ($20’s, $10’s, and $5’s) on hand throughout the vacation along with local currency.
  • Weather is mildly cold (60 degrees Fahrenheit) to very hot (100+ Fahrenheit). We suggest packing thin long sleeve shirts, thin pants or zip off pants as these prevent sunburns and bug bites. For cooler nights and early mornings, be sure to pack a medium weight jacket. Laundry service is available and saves a lot of packing.
  • Currency is the South African Rand which can be withdrawn at the ATM or bank upon arrival, Call your bank to let them know you are traveling!
  • Trip insurance is highly recommended on any international trip. We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance or Travelers Insurance.
  • Guests adding on their trip  to Victoria Falls please consult your booking agent for vaccinations and visa information for Zambia and Zimbabwe. . 

Cancellation Policy: 50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.

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