Discover the best of South Africa with an unforgettable journey that includes thrilling game viewing in Kruger National Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife, including the Big Five. Travel along the stunning Garden Route, from Port Elizabeth to Knysna, with its scenic lagoons and lush forests. Enjoy a sunset oyster cruise on the Knysna Estuary and walk through the Tsitsikamma Forest. Continue to Oudtshoorn, known for its ostrich farms and the Cango Caves, before finishing in Cape Town, where you’ll explore vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking coastal views. This tour combines wildlife, natural beauty, and rich heritage for the ultimate South African experience.
13 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN 13 DAYS | 12 NIGHTS TIRS Best of South Africa
Day 1 | DAY OF ARRIVAL - Shared airport transfer - Day at leisure Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton or similar - Breakfast Day 2 | JOHANNESBURG to MAKALALI GAME RESERVE - Visit Dullstroom - Makalali Game Reserve - Afternoon open safari vehicle game drive Makalali Main Lodge or similar Breakfast and dinner Day 3 | MAKALALI GAME RESERVE to HAZYVIEW - Early morning game activity - Exploring the scenic Panorama Route - Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels - Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window ANEW Resort Hazyview or similar Breakfast and dinner Day 4 | HAZYVIEW to ESWATINI - Enter Kruger National Park at Phabeni Gate - Game viewing in closed vehicle - Exit Kruger National Park at Malelane Gate
Day 8 | GQEBERHA to KNYSNA - Storms River Suspension Bridge walk - Sunset Knysna oyster cruise (weather permitting) Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar Breakfast Day 9 | KNYSNA - Visit Plettenberg Bay - Marine excursion in Plettenberg Bay (weather permitting) - Qolweni Township visit Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar Breakfast Day 10 | KNYSNA to OUDTSHOORN - Visit Wilderness - Outeniqua Mountain Pass - Cango Caves heritage tour - Olive tasting, paired with Protea Rose or juice Surval Boutique Olive Estate or similar Breakfast and dinner Day 11 | OUDTSHOORN to CAPE TOWN - Ostrich farm tractor tour - Drive via Route 62 and Stellenbosch SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl or similar – Breakfast Day 12 | CAPE TOWN - Cape Point full day coach tour (Bilingual commentary) SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl or similar – Breakfast Day 13 | DAY OF DEPARTURE - Shared transfer to Cape Town International Airport
- Enter Eswatini at border Mantenga Lodge or similar – Breakfast and dinner Day 5 | ESWATINI to ST LUCIA - Visit Swazi Candle Factory and Crafts Market - Enter South Africa Forest Lodge or similar – Breakfast Day 6 | ST LUCIA to UMHLANGA - Morning open safari vehicle game drive - Short forest walk in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park - Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary - Arrive in Umhlanga late afternoon - Drop-off at the beachfront hotel The Capital Pearls or similar – Breakfast NOTE: The first tour guide services end here Day 7 | UMHLANGA to GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH) Morning at leisure - Airport shared transfer to King Shaka International Airport - Flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (not included) - Airport shared transfer to hotel Southern Sun The Marine or similar Breakfast
LIMPOPO
Makalali Private Game Reserve
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Hazyview
MPUMALANGA
GAUTENG
NORTH WEST
JOHANNESBURG
ESWATINI
TOUR DETAILS: Group size:
SOUTH AFRICA
2-8 guests per vehicle
ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK
Language:
English, German, or French guided
St Lucia
FREE STATE
Departure Day: Departure time:
Sundays
KWAZULU- NATAL
By arrangement from O.R. Tambo International Airport
LESOTHO
NORTHERN CAPE
DURBAN
Departure Point:
Johannesburg
Vehicle:
Air-conditioned vehicle of appropriate size Sedan or minibus
Flight: Durban to Gqeberha
EASTERN CAPE
Oudtshoorn
INCLUDED: Accommodation: 3 and 4-star hotels; 5-star private game lodge Meals: 12 breakfasts and 4 dinners Airport Transfer: 4 shared airport transfers
GARDEN ROUTE NATIONAL PARK
WESTERN CAPE
CAPE TOWN
GQEBERHA
Knysna
Entrance Fees: Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window Conservation fees into Kruger National Park, a private game reserve and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park; Garden Route National Park (Storms River) conservation fee Excursions: 2 open safari vehicle game drives in a private game reserve; morning open safari vehicle game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park; St Lucia Estuary boat cruise; short walk in Tsitsikamma to the Storms River Suspension Bridge; sunset Knysna oyster cruise; ocean safari in Plettenberg Bay; Qolweni Township visit; ostrich farm tractor tour; Cango Caves heritage tour; olive and wine tasting; Cape Point full day tour. EXCLUDED: Travel insurance, flights, visa fees, 13 lunches, 8 dinners and gratuities OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Donate stationery to Qolweni School in Plettenberg Bay and Boulder’s Beach Penguin Colony entrance fee
2027 DEPARTURES
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul 18
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
English German
3,17,31
28 14
14,28
25 11
23
6,20
15
12,26
10,31
14 21
19 26
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-
9
27
-
1,29
-
17
French
10,24
7,21
7,21
4,18
2,16,30
13
4,11,25
8,22
5,19
3,24
7,28
5,12
* For the most up-to-date departures and live availability, kindly refer to our website.
SHORTER TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE: 5 DAY WILDIFE DISCOVERY (TISD01) 4 DAY KLEIN KAROO AND GARDEN ROUTE (TISD21)
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