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Kruger, Cape Town & the Winelands
Big Five game drives in a private reserve, then the mountain, the coast and the wine country.
- Length
- 10 nights
- Countries
- South Africa
- Best for
- Couples, food and wine lovers, first-timers
- Best time
- September to November suits both safari and Cape Town
- Getting around
- Domestic flights within South Africa
The route
- Nights 1–4
Greater Kruger private reserve
South Africa
Fly from Johannesburg to a lodge in a private reserve bordering Kruger. Open-vehicle drives and off-road tracking, with excellent leopard viewing.
- Nights 5–8
Cape Town
South Africa
Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach penguins, the V&A Waterfront and excellent restaurants.
- Nights 9–10
The Winelands
South Africa
An hour from Cape Town: Franschhoek or Stellenbosch, long lunches and cellar-door tastings before the flight home.
Make it longer: Add the Garden Route, or fly up to Victoria Falls for three nights.
A sample route to tailor, not a fixed departure. Lodges, flights and activities are confirmed when we plan your trip.
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