DATE

08 Jul 2027

PRICE

$ 5999.00 cnd

Spectacular Scenery, Vibrant Culture, and a Dramatic, Inspiring Past 

South Africa has it all! ✨ Discover the charms (and wineries, shark tank dives and more!)  of Cape Town, one of Africa’s most beautiful cities, then travel to Johannesburg—former home of revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela and gateway to some of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.

Scan the horizon of Kruger National Park for the “Big Five”, spend time with a conservationist from National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative, and enjoy unforgettable sunsets over the savanna. 🌅🐾

Anita Djordjevic
Owner, All Seasons Travel ✈️🌍

What’s Included ✅

🌿 Journeys Highlight Moments
✨ Kirstenbosch Guided Walk, Cape Town
🦁 Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

🍽 Foodie Moment
🔥 Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

🚍 Tours & Experiences
🚖 Arrival transfer
🌊 Cape Town & Cape Point Tour, including Boulders Beach
🏙 Soweto Tour
🌄 Panorama Route scenic drive with entrances
🦓 Kruger National Park wildlife safari in an open vehicle
🐘 Private Nature Reserve wildlife safaris in open vehicles
✈️ Internal Flight
🚐 All transport between destinations & to/from included activities

Day 1: Cape Town 🌍✈️
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Transport: Cape Town – Cape Town International Airport 1h
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting 1h
Meet your Cape Town G Adventures representative at the hotel – please have a look at the information board in the hotel for the meeting time. Your rep will go through your tour details, help you with booking optional activities, and be your contact person for the next few days.

Accommodation:
The Portswood Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: Cape Town 🏙️🌳
Begin the day with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town, wandering through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Then enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, named by National Geographic Travel as one of the world’s 10 most magnificent gardens. Later, stop by Boulders Beach to see the resident population of African penguins, and continue to the Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point in Africa.

Private Vehicle: Cape Town
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kirstenbosch Guided Walk
Stop and smell the flowers on a tour specially designed for National Geographic travellers. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, led by an expert who will talk about the history of the gardens, its exhibits, and a behind-the-scenes look at the mother beds.

Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point Cape Town 7h
Enjoy a guided orientation tour of vibrant Cape Town. Continue on to Cape Point to enjoy a stunning vista and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach.

Accommodation:
The Portswood Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Cape Town 🏞️🍷
Enjoy a day of leisure in Cape Town, choosing from a variety of optional activities. Hop on a cable car to the summit, taking in extraordinary views of the city and the Atlantic seaboard. Or explore the Cape Winelands, visiting the historical city of Stellenbosch, touring wine estates with expert guides, and indulging in a variety of tastings and pairings.

There is something for everyone in Cape Town. Visit Table Mountain, walk the V&A Waterfront, or embark on a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch.

If you are interested in visiting Robben Island – you must book it directly with the museum on their website prior to travel: www.robben-island.org.za

Free Time: Cape Town Full Day
Enjoy a day of your leisure in this cosmopolitan and charming city.

Accommodation:
The Portswood Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Cape Town/Johannesburg 🛫🏙️
Fly to Johannesburg, then take a guided tour of Soweto township. Soweto was an important center of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement and home to its leader, Nelson Mandela. Visit the Mandela House Museum and learn about this painful chapter in the country’s history.

Plane: Cape Town – Johannesburg 2h
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… yup, it is a plane, actually.

Soweto Tour: Soweto 1h-2h
Take a guided tour of bustling Soweto and learn more about its important history. The residential area was created under apartheid and played a significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront.

Accommodation:
Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 5: Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area 🚗🌳
Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God’s Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savor a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location.

Private Vehicle: Johannesburg – Nelspruit 7h-8h30m 500km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Panorama Route Scenic Drive
Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route. You’ll see magnificent mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, and waterfalls.

Accommodation:
Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6: Kruger National Park 🦁🌄
Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park—home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland.

At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world.

Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive – Full Day Kruger National Park 6h-7h
Hop in a 4×4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature.

Accommodation:
Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7: Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve 🦓🌿
Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative and managed by National Geographic Explorer, Kulani Nyakane.

Private Vehicle: Nelspruit – Karongwe Private Game Reserve 3h 150km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience
Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project. Learn about efforts to protect the region’s cheetahs and other carnivores.

Accommodation:
Karongwe Portfolio – Chisomo Safari Camp (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8: Karongwe Private Game Reserve 🐆🦁
Spend the day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa’s famed “big five” as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld.

Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Karongwe Private Game Reserve 3h 05:00
Jump into a safari 4×4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters.

Free Time: Karongwe Private Game Reserve Afternoon
Relax and enjoy some downtime between wildlife safari drives.

Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai
At Karongwe, the Boma dinner will indulge your taste buds with South African cuisine.

Accommodation:
Karongwe Portfolio – Chisomo Safari Camp (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9: Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg 🌅🚗
Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you’ll enjoy dinner in our lodge.

Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Karongwe Private Game Reserve 3h 05:00 Morning
Jump into a safari 4×4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters.

Private Vehicle: Karongwe Private Game Reserve – Johannesburg 7h 500km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation:
Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 10: Johannesburg 🌍✈️
Depart at any time.

Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Meals included: Breakfast

Victoria Falls Extension 🌊✨

Add 2 nights / 3 days for $1499.00

Day 10: Johannesburg/Victoria Falls
Catch a flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named after one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth 🌊. Visit a nearby village and go grocery shopping in the bustling market. Then, sit down with a local family for dinner, helping your hosts prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal 🍴 using the ingredients you picked out, and hear stories about local life and culture.

The mist off Victoria Falls can rise to a height of more than 400m (1312 ft). Local tribes used to call the falls Mosi-o-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” Explorer and missionary David Livingstone renamed the falls after Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855.

Flight: Oliver Reginald Tambo International – Victoria Falls (2h)

Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner
Meet Flatter Ncube, the head of her family, who lives near Victoria Falls. She’s been building her homestead brick by brick with her family. Her story shows that, despite challenges, there’s much love and laughter in African family life 💖.

Experience: Visit Flatter’s homestead, meet her family, and help prepare a traditional Zimbabwean dinner. Ingredients are hand-selected at the local village market, and you’ll all eat together outdoors (weather permitting).

Accommodation: Explorers Village Lodge (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 11: Victoria Falls
Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders” 🌍.

Victoria Falls Tour
Explore the rainforest, learn about the history, and get up close to the falls! Prepare for an unforgettable experience at one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders.

Optional Activities:

  • Chobe National Park (9-10 hours)
    Take a full-day guided tour to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Start with a cruise down the Chobe River, see wildlife like lions, elephants, and buffalos. Enjoy lunch before an afternoon safari 🦁.

Please Note: A double-entry visa or a Univisa is required for entry into both Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Accommodation: Explorers Village Lodge (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time. If you did the Chobe National Park excursion, your Victoria Falls visit will be on the final morning of the tour. Make sure your onward travel is no earlier than 11AM.

Hotels (5 nights)
Lodges (2 nights)
Comfortable tents or chalets (2 nights) ⛺

  • The Portswood Hotel (or similar) – Days 1 to 3

  • Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar) – Day 3

  • Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar) – Days 5 and 6

  • Karongwe Private Game Reserve (or similar) – Days 7 and 8

  • Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar) – Day 9

Start and end hotels on this tour offer comfortable accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, standard facilities, and wifi. Additional amenities vary from location to location. Please see the hotel listings on the Full Itinerary if you would like to learn more about the offerings of your accommodations. 📋

The tented camp accommodations on this tour are situated centrally, with easy access to the park for wildlife safari drives. Tents are typically spacious with mosquito-proof netting, comfortable bedding, and en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and camping showers. 🛏️

Please remember that hotel/lodge/camp standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel. 🌍

Note 📌:

Under certain circumstances, we reserve the right to change accommodation and provide something slightly different from what is described, though it will always be of similar or better standard/level. 🛏️

Most lodges and camps do not have 24hr electricity – they usually run on generators, which are routinely shut off overnight from approximately 10pm to 5am. ⏰

Lodges and camps are NOT equipped with fans or air conditioning due to the electricity constraints listed above. 🌬️

Winter nights (June to September) can be cold, and most lodges and hotels do not have insulation or central heating. If you require additional blankets or a hot water bottle, these can be requested through your CEO or at the reception. 🧣❄️

Important Notes 📌

  1. TRAVEL DAYS 🚐
    This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture, and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe air-conditioned touring vehicle for the long drives.

  2. YELLOW FEVER 🦠
    South Africa is enforcing new rules requiring proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for all travelers – even in airport transit – who have been in Zambia or other countries where the disease is endemic. The stricter guidelines, effective 01 Oct 2011, will see travelers without an international Yellow Fever certificate refused entry.

  3. COMBO TRIP 🧳
    Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours (Kruger and Cape Town). As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments.

  4. ACCOMMODATION 🏨
    Please note, if you have not booked MOR (my own room) for this trip, you might be sharing a room for your stay in Cape Town, as well as for the rest of the tour. Please ask at check-in at the hotel in Cape Town if you will be sharing your room.

  5. Water-wise tips when visiting Cape Town 💧:

  • Bring a reusable water bottle, that you can fill with Cape Town’s tasty tap water.

  • Reuse your towels in the hotel, for at least two days, before getting new ones.

  • Keep your laundry until you have a full load to do, rather than just doing a handful of items.

  • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, or shaving.

  • Keep your showers to two minutes or less, and don’t use the bath.

  • Use hand sanitizer, instead of washing hands.

  1. DRONES 🚁
    The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.

  2. ACCOMMODATION NOTE 🏠
    Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

Visas and Entry Requirements 🛂🌍

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum of 6 months validity).

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documentation.

For the most up-to-date visa requirements, contact your local embassy or consulate, or consult with your travel agent. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going.

While we strive to keep the following information updated, rules can change without notice. Please ensure you check the information yourself and be aware that you are fully responsible for your visa requirements.

Health

We recommend you contact your family physician or your local travel clinic for the most up-to-date health information at least one month before departure. Travelers should also carry a basic first-aid kit and hand sanitizers/antibacterial wipes during their travels. Medical facilities are basic throughout these countries. For your own safety, we strongly recommend that you inform your tour leader of any medical condition that may affect you while traveling with the group. Your tour leader will be able to inform you of local health advisories (e.g., drinking water quality). Please ensure you have all the inoculations recommended by your doctor.

Safety and Security

Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government’s advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while traveling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travelers’ cheques, cash, and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelry at home – you won’t need it while traveling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which are the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.

When traveling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip, you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax, and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time.

Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks in wandering through any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants or during nighttime excursions.

Water-Based Activities

Water-based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water-based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water-based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) has a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water-based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).

Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.

A Couple of Rules

Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travelers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes. 🚫🌍

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When traveling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details.

When selecting a travel insurance policy, please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage, and we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment, and loss of luggage and personal effects.

If you have credit card insurance, we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt or credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage, and emergency contact telephone number. 📋💳

Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys 🌍📸

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Age Requirements

12+

Service Level: Upgraded ✨

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Tour Type: Small Group 👥

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Physical Demands: 2 – Light 🏞️

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Group Leader Description 🌍🚗🌿

On this tour, you will be accompanied by a local Chief Experience Officer (CEO).

The Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will serve as the group manager/leader and driver. This person is a registered and licensed tourism guide, highly experienced with the routes traveled. Your CEO has studied the region’s history, cultures, and wildlife, and is legally certified to guide tours in the areas visited. Most of our leaders in the region are from South Africa.

As the group coordinator and manager, the CEO’s goal is to make your travels as smooth as possible and ensure you have the best experience. They will provide you with important information about the places you are visiting, and take care of the small details, allowing you to focus on enjoying your adventure.

In addition to the CEO, we also use local guides where specific knowledge will enhance the enjoyment of the places you are visiting.

Safari Guides at the lodge (for wildlife safari drives): All safari guides are certified, experienced, and skilled drivers. With years of experience taking guests into Kruger National Park and surrounding Private Reserves, our local safari guides are essential to making your safari a success.

Optional Activities 🌍✨

Cape Town

  • Two Oceans Aquarium: 235 ZAR per person 🐠

  • Cape Winelands Tour: 1675 ZAR per person 🍷

Table Mountain

  • Table Mountain Cable Car: 420 ZAR per person ⛰️

Dyer Island

  • Whale and Bird Watching at Dyer Island: 2950 ZAR per person 🐋🦜

Meals Included 🍽️🌍

  • 9 breakfasts

  • 2 lunches

  • 6 dinners

Meals
Eating is a big part of travelling. When you travel with G Adventures, you get to experience the vast array of wonderful food available in South Africa.

Transport 🚐✈️

  • Air-conditioned touring vehicle

  • Plane

  • Open safari vehicle

  • Walking

About our Transportation
The type of vehicle used will depend on the number of passengers as follows:

  • 10-16 guests: 22 Seater Toyota Bus (A/C)

  • 6-9 guests: 14 Seater Toyota Quantum (A/C)

  • 3-5 guests: Mercedes Benz Vito or similar (A/C)

  • 1-2 guests: Nissan Livina X-G or Toyota Avanza (A/C)

This style of transportation is a comfortable way to travel, allowing the group to easily travel through cities and parks with more opportunities to stop and either wander around or view the sights.

For wildlife safari drives in the Kruger area, we use an open safari vehicle.

For group sizes of 10 to 16, you will have a dedicated driver and CEO.

Local Flights ✈️

The flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is included. The ticket will be provided locally.

Solo Travellers 🧳

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel, so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.

Some of our Independent trips are designed differently, and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

What to Take 🎒🧳

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, sports bag, or backpack. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items.

Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. Porters may not always be available, so be prepared to carry your own bags.

It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a warm jacket for early morning wildlife safari drives. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.

Weather in the Southern Hemisphere 🌞❄️

The Southern Hemisphere essentially has the opposite weather to the Northern Hemisphere. The winter months of June, July, and August, while clear and warm during the day (up to 25°C), can drop down to single figures and even below freezing at night.

Between September and May, it is considerably warmer, with the hottest period being between October and March, reaching up to the high 30°C and sometimes above. However, it is always a dry heat, and the temperature does drop at night.

The wet season is between November and February, but this is not a bad time to go, as it generally does not rain for very long.

We strongly recommend lots of layers to wear throughout the day. You might need to wear a fleece jacket in the mornings, a t-shirt during the day, and again the fleece jacket at sunset. A woolen hat is also recommended for cold winter mornings on wildlife safari drives.

Drone Use 🚫🛸

Please be advised that if you plan to bring a drone, the use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.

Packing List 🧳✨

Cold Weather ❄️

  • Long-sleeved shirts or sweater

  • Scarf

  • Warm gloves

  • Warm hat

  • Warm layers

  • Warm waterproof jacket

Documents 📄

  • Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)

  • Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)

  • Passport (required) (With photocopies)

  • Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)

  • Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials 🔑

  • Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)

  • Binoculars (optional)

  • Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)

  • Cash, credit, and debit cards

  • Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)

  • Ear plugs

  • First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

  • Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)

  • Fleece top/sweater

  • Footwear

  • Hat

  • Locks for bags

  • Long pants/jeans

  • Moneybelt

  • Outlet adapter

  • Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Shirts/t-shirts

  • Sleepwear

  • Small travel towel

  • Sunglasses

  • Swimwear

  • Watch and alarm clock

  • Waterproof backpack cover

  • Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety 💊

  • Hand sanitizer (required)

  • Face masks (Clients will be only required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)

  • Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Smart Dress 👗

  • Smart outfit (For evenings out)

Warm Weather 🌞

  • Sandals/flip-flops

  • Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)

  • Sturdy water shoes/sandals

  • Sun hat/bandana

  • Swimwear

Note: 📝
Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters (May to October) can be really cold, and summers will be really hot. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a warm jacket for early morning wildlife safari drives.

Laundry 🧺
Laundry can be done at the lodge (at own expense).

Detailed Trip Notes 🗺️✨

Regional Information

Climate 🌞❄️

  • Winter (May to September): Cold nights and pleasant days.

  • Summer (October to April): Dry heat and dust, with rain starting from mid to late December and lasting until March. This period can be hot and humid.

Local Currency 💵

  • The South African Rand (ZAR) is the best currency to use in South Africa.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is a world-renowned wildlife destination, covering nearly 2 million hectares. It’s one of the most diverse wildlife regions and is known for its excellent environmental management practices. Established in 1898, it’s home to a wide variety of species, making it a top choice for safaris.

Fauna and Flora 🌿🦁

  • Mammals: 145 species including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and many more.

  • Birds: Around 500 species of birds, including unique species like the Saddle-billed Stork and Martial Eagle.

  • Vegetation: A diverse range of vegetation types including mopane veld in the north and thornveld in the south. There are 336 tree species in the park.

Spending Money 💳💸

Your spending money will depend on personal habits such as your preference for drinks, shopping, and tipping. Keep the following points in mind when planning your budget:

  • Money Exchange: South African Rand (ZAR) is the local currency.

  • ATMs: Available in most areas, but check with your CEO for withdrawal locations.

  • Foreign Currency: Best to bring USD, GBP, or Euro as these are most easily exchanged locally. Older USD notes (pre-2006) may not be accepted in South Africa due to past forgery issues.

  • Credit Cards: Widely accepted in major cities but not in rural areas. Note that fees of 5%-10% may apply for credit card purchases.

Money Tips

  • Cash: Always bring extra cash, especially in USD, for things like border visas.

  • Traveller’s Cheques: Not recommended as they’re hard to exchange.

  • Visa/Plus Cards: Commonly accepted, while Mastercard may not be accepted everywhere. Carry both types for safety.

  • ATMs: There may be occasional power outages or ATMs running out of cash, so don’t rely solely on them for access to money.

1. What type of accommodation is provided during this tour?

  • Accommodation: The tour includes a mix of hotels, lodges, and comfortable tented camps. You’ll stay in a hotel for 5 nights, a lodge for 2 nights, and a comfortable tent or chalets for 2 nights.

2. What are the accommodation details for each day of the tour?

  • Days 1 to 3: The tour starts at The Portswood Hotel (or similar).

  • Day 3: You’ll move to Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar).

  • Days 5 and 6: Stay at Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar).

  • Days 7 and 8: Accommodation is at Karongwe Private Game Reserve (or similar).

  • Day 9: The final accommodation is at Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar).

3. What is the standard of accommodation?

  • The accommodation provided during the tour offers comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms and wifi. The lodges and camps may vary in amenities, but all provide a comfortable and safe stay.

4. What should I expect from the tented camp accommodations?

  • Tented camps are spacious, equipped with mosquito-proof netting, comfortable bedding, and en-suite bathrooms. You’ll have flushing toilets and camping showers, offering an authentic yet comfortable experience in nature.

5. What are the road conditions like during the tour?

  • Although the tour is not physically demanding, long drives with sometimes poor road conditions may be encountered. The journey will be comfortable with an air-conditioned touring vehicle.

6. Are there any health requirements for this trip?

  • Yes, travelers who have been in Zambia or other endemic countries are required to have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination as of 01 Oct 2011.

7. What does a Combo Trip mean?

  • This tour is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours (Kruger and Cape Town). Staff, vehicles, and group members may change during different tour segments.

8. Can I expect to share a room during the tour?

  • If you haven’t booked MY OWN ROOM (MOR), you will likely share a room in Cape Town and for the rest of the tour. You can ask at the hotel check-in for details.

9. What are the water conservation tips for Cape Town?

  • To conserve water in Cape Town:

    • Bring a reusable water bottle.

    • Reuse your towels for two days before asking for new ones.

    • Wait until you have a full load to do laundry.

    • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving.

    • Keep showers to two minutes or less, and avoid using the bath.

    • Use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.

10. Can I fly a drone during the tour?

  • No, the use of drones is prohibited in national parks in Southern Africa.

11. Are there any accessibility concerns for the accommodation?

  • Some properties may have only two stories and might not have elevators. If you have heavy luggage, you will need to climb stairs.