This epic tour perfectly shows off the exquisite and famously contrasting beauty of South Africa. On this tour you can experience the exhilaration and suspense of a safari in world-renowned Timbavati, seeking out the legendary Big Five and other fascinating wildlife along the way. While in this part of the world, you will also get to see the dramatic landscapes of Mpumalanga. After some time in the bush, this tour continues in Cape Town, where you will get to enjoy lazy, scenic coastal tours and indulge in exquisite wines, made close by in the Winelands. This tour will give you a taste of the best side of South Africa.
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Itinerary
Leaving Johannesburg behind, once you have collected your rental vehicle, travel north-east to the province of Mpumalanga. Fantastic sceneries, legends of various tribes, a huge diversity of flora, and a fascinating world of animals make Mpumalanga one of the main destinations for travellers. Check into Iketla Lodge, which is on a private nature reserve, close to the Blyde River Canyon.
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Car Rental
Refreshed after a good night’s sleep, you are ready to tackle your first African adventure.
The Panorama Route includes a variety of scenery such as spectacular canyons, rugged mountains, misty waterfalls, and tranquil lakes. The route passes Ohrigstad and leads into the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve and Blyde River Canyon. The 26-kilometre-long valley is one of the most important natural wonders of South Africa. Viewpoints, spanning several hundred meters down into the Canyon, are situated all along the Panoramic Route.
North of the route lies the Three Rondavels, the Blyde River Canyon’s most striking feature. Huge rocks resemble mushrooms growing out of the mountain and are similar in appearance to traditional African round huts, namely Rondavels.
Bourke’s Luck Potholes are a complex of smooth, cylindrical potholes and natural rock sculptures that have been hollowed out by water erosion through the Blyde River over millions of years.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Car Rental
After breakfast, make your way to the Timbavati Game Reserve.
Enter Timbavati Private Game Reserve through its gate (remember you have to pay an entrance fee at the gate) and proceed to your private Eco lodge, Umlani Bushcamp
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve comprises 53,000 hectares of savannah bushveld with typical tall acacias and Mopane trees. The Reserve has no fence to the adjoining Kruger National Park, allowing animals to roam freely.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Afternoon game drive
- Car Rental
Nothing makes you feel closer to nature than an early morning bush walk, a great way to start your day!
Return for breakfast, then hop into an open safari vehicle for some serious animal spotting. Feel the thrill and enjoy memorable moments in pursuit of the Big Five!
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Morning or evening game drive
- Car Rental
How would you like to spend your day?
Another game drive in Kruger or are you interested in something else?
Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Car Rental
Drive to Hoedspruit’s Airport, where you drop off your rental and check-in for your flight (not included) to Cape Town.
You will be collected upon arrival and transferred to Kloof Street Hotel, which will be your hotel while in Cape Town.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Car Rental as per itinerary
- Transfer as per itinerary
Put on your walking shoes for a half-day Cape Town City discovery on foot…
Beautiful scenery combined with historical sites such as the Castle of Good Hope built by the Dutch, Cape Town City Hall, the Grand Parade, where Nelson Mandela first addressed the nation as a free man after 27 years in jail, Church Square, where slaves would wait for their owners under the slave tree, Slave Lodge, devoted to the history and experience of slaves and their descendants in the Cape, Greenmarket Square, with a daily craft and souvenir market, surrounded by the Old Town House and art-deco architecture, St George’s Cathedral, known as the people’s cathedral for its role against Apartheid, the Bo-Kaap with its colourful houses and narrow cobbled streets, the Western Cape High Court, Company’s Gardens, South African Museum, South African National Gallery, Old Synagogue, Houses of Parliament, St Mary’s Cathedral and the District Six Museum where the walk ends.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Half-Day Cape Town City Walking Tour
Bring your camera; we’re headed for Cape Point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains, secluded coves, and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities.
Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point then Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. We’ll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (for own account & time permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island.
From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17 300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
Following the coastline along False Bay, we’ll return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where we visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach (for own account), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. Before our return, we’ll stop at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short walking tour of the beautiful gardens.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Full-Day Scheduled Peninsula Tour
Our transfer company will look after you today and transfer you to Paarl, where you will spend the next two nights at Val Du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate.
Relax and unwind for the next two days and taste the lovely wine for which the area is famous!
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Transfer per itinerary
Enjoy the day at leisure.
We can organise a privately guided wine tour for you, visiting Franschhoek and Paarl or you might enjoy the wine tram tour in Franschhoek.
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
Spend time at leisure until our transfer service will transfer you to Cape Town International Airport for your flight home.
- Breakfast
- Transfer as per itinerary
COST
From: ZAR 41,786.00 Per Person Sharing
INCLUDED
- Accommodation and boards as per itinerary
- 2 Nights Iketla Lodge including breakfast & dinner
- 3 Nights Umlani Bushcamp including FB & 2 GD
- 3 Nights Kloof Street Hotel including breakfast
- 2 Nights Val Du Charron including breakfast
- 1 x Meet & Greet at OR Tambo International Airport
- 1 x seat in Cape Town Discovery
- 1 x seat in Cape Peninsula Explorer Tour
- Costs for smallest rental Car with automatic transmission Johannesburg-Hoedspruit
- Transfer CTIA to Kloof Street Hotel
- Transfer from Kloof Street Hotel to Val Du Charron
- Transfer from Cascade Country Manor to CTIA
- The price includes a service fee for the configuration of the requested Tour Package / Services according to your specifications.
NOT-INCLUDED
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Optional and recommended Excursions
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Visa fees (where applicable)
- Airport taxes
- Souvenirs
Iketla Lodge
Iketla Lodge is located in the scenic Mpumalanga province of South Africa, close to the small farming village of Ohrigstad and the world-famous Blyde River Canyon. This upmarket lodge gives guests a serene escape, one that allows them to fully enjoy the surrounding natural beauty in this wild part of the country.
Situated in a private nature reserve, the lodge consists of 8 chalets, with the most stunning views of the valley below, which can be enjoyed from a private deck. Designed for relaxation and comfort, the chalets are built out of locally sourced natural materials, such as stone and thatch, and each is equipped with all the comfortable modern amenities while retaining a rustic aesthetic.
The chalet rooms are open and spacious, and each has indoor and open-air showers, a feature that some guests find quite exotic.
With its emphasis on eco-friendly practices and conservation, Iketla Lodge is just the place for an intimate and fully immersive nature-focused experience. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, Iketla Lodge promises a rejuvenating retreat in one of South Africa’s most picturesque regions.
Umlani Bushcamp
This intimate, family-owned camp features traditional reed and thatch huts, providing guests with comfortable yet rustic accommodations that fit in perfectly with the natural surroundings. Umlani Bushcamp, situated in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa, is just the place for an authentic and eco-friendly safari experience.
Each hut includes en-suite facilities and a private veranda, where guests can soak in the sights and sounds of the African bush. The camp also has a central boma area, with its open-air dining and communal fire pit creating a sense of camaraderie and allowing for evenings spent stargazing under the clear African skies.
Umlani Bushcamp is well-known for its exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, with game drives and guided bush walks led by experienced rangers available. Guests can expect to encounter the Big Five and other African wildlife in their natural habitat during safaris.
Lions Roars Kloof Street Hotel
Guests staying at the beautiful Kloof Street Hotel can look forward to the famously bustling atmosphere of Kloof Street, an attractive area of Cape Town known for its trendy cafes, exclusive shops, and a huge variety of famous restaurants, which serve up local and internationally acclaimed meals.
Kloof Street Hotel is one of the city’s most stylish and contemporary urban retreats. This boutique hotel is the perfect combination of an elegant modern setting adorned with a few locally inspired touches that will remind you that you are in the Cape. The rooms are sleek and well-appointed, designed for comfort and relaxation. Each room is equipped with luxurious amenities, and each has some truly stunning views of the city and its natural surroundings.
Kloof Street Hotel is one of the city’s most stylish and contemporary urban retreats. This boutique hotel is the perfect combination of an elegant modern setting adorned with a few locally inspired touches that will remind you that you are in the Cape. The rooms are sleek and well-appointed, designed for comfort and relaxation. Each room is equipped with luxurious amenities, and each has some truly stunning views of the city and its natural surroundings.
From the hotel’s rooftop terrace, guests can take in panoramic views of Table Mountain and the city skyline, which at night is lit up. The terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a sundowner or to simply soak up that cosmopolitan vibe. With its central location and personalised service, Kloof Street Hotel is the ideal base for exploring Cape Town’s cultural attractions, nearby beaches, and thumping nightlife.
Val Du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate
The historic Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate can be found in the picturesque town of Wellington in South Africa’s vineyard-filled Western Cape. The estate has been designed to give guests a luxurious and scenic escape, one that wine enthusiasts and holiday travellers alike will love.
Surrounded by rolling vineyards and majestic mountains, Val du Charron has a variety of comfortable guest rooms and suites, each providing all the modern comforts one could expect from such a stylish destination as well as stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Guests at Val du Charron can indulge themselves in wine tastings at the estate’s award-winning winery, one that is famous for its premium wines. The estate also has two exceptional restaurants namely The Grillroom, known for its gourmet cuisine and fine dining, and Pizza Vista, which serves up the most delicious wood-fired pizzas, to be enjoyed with a glass of wine while taking in the panoramic vineyard views.
Frequently asked questions
The Timbavati is most famous for its magnificent white lion population. The wildlife concession is also famous for sharing an open border with the Kruger National Park, which means visitors get to see even more wildlife as the population numbers increase.
Yes, you can. Depending on the type of tour you have booked, there are numerous wildlife safari areas close to the city.
The price for a safari holiday varies from one company to the next.
January to March is considered the best time of the year to visit Cape Town. This time of year the weather is warm, calm and wonderful.
December to February are the best times of year to go on a Cape Town wine tour. These are the hot and dry summer months, and everything is in bloom. The summer weather also makes outdoor dining comfortable.
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