11-Day Luxury Cape Town, Garden Route, Sabi Sabi, Kruger
Overview
This 11-day luxury tour explores South Africa’s highlights: vibrant Cape Town with Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap & Cape Peninsula to Cape Point & Boulders Beach penguins; Oudtshoorn’s Cango Caves in the Klein Karoo; scenic Garden Route adventures including canoeing & optional bungy; & thrilling Big 5 safaris in Sabi Sand & Manyeleti reserves. Enjoy guided tours, scenic drives, cave explorations & game drives in open vehicles. Stay in luxurious accommodations for an unforgettable adventure.
Tour Features
Private tour
Can start any day
Suitable for Solo travelers
Minimum age of 6 years
Itinerary In Details
Day 1
Arrival in Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel on the V&A Waterfront.
You’ll be checked in smoothly, giving you time to relax and enjoy a comfortable night’s rest before your exciting tour begins the next day.
Main Destination: Cape Town (City)
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel – Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals and Drinks: At own expense ( Variety of restaurants to pick from)
Day 2
Cape Town City & Table Mountain
Enjoy an enriching full-day tour of Cape Town, starting with a visit to Table Mountain (ticket included) and a guided exploration of the lively Bo-Kaap neighbourhood.
After the tour, you will then head back to your hotel for the night and enjoy some of the hotel’s facilities and services or you can go out and experience some of Cape Town’s nightlife.
Main Destination: Table Mountain (Cape Town)
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel – Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Day 3
Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full-day tour of the Cape Town Peninsula, discovering iconic sites like Cape Point with its dramatic cliffs, Boulders Beach to see the playful penguin colony, and the vibrant V&A Waterfront for shopping and dining.
Visit Seal Island for a closer look at marine life. The tour includes scenic drives along Chapman’s Peak and coastal views. Return to your hotel in the evening.
Main Destination: Cape Peninsula
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel – Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Day 4
Oudtshoorn
Start your day with pickup between 06:00 and 08:00 from your hotel and hit the road along Route 62, the world’s longest wine route. Enjoy stunning views of mountains, valleys, and vineyards, and stop at a farm stall to taste local delicacies before reaching Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and the gateway to the Cango Caves.
Explore the underground wonders of the caves, a network of limestone chambers with incredible formations and ancient paintings. Choose between the Heritage Tour, a leisurely walk through the main chambers with great acoustics and insights from your guide, or the Adventure Tour, a more challenging route that involves crawling and squeezing through narrow passages.
You can eat at a restaurant or join an optional outdoor braai (subject to availability) where you can try local specialities like ostrich kebabs, “boerewors” sausage, “potbrood” (bread) and salad.
You will stay in a luxurious room at Hlangana Lodge or similar, depending on availability.
Main Destination: Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Accommodation: Hlangana Lodge – Mid-range lodge located in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day 5
Wilderness Adventures
You can start an early morning by joining an optional (own expense) Elephant Observation Nature Bush Walk to follow and observe three orphaned elephants, rescued from poachers, in a natural habitat. Later, you’ll enjoy a relaxing canoe ride along the reed-lined riverbanks in Wilderness and observe the variety of birds in the area.
The adventure reaches its peak at Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungee jump, where you might dare to plunge 216 m down with nothing but an elastic cord (at your own expense). If you’re not up for the bungy jump, you can take a leisurely walk near the bridge in nature.
Spend the evening in Wilderness, where you can dine at local restaurants.
You will overnight in a charming room at the beachfront Dolphin Dunes in Wilderness or similar accommodation, depending on availability.
Main Destination: Wilderness (Garden Route)
Accommodation: Dolphin Dunes Guest House – Luxury guest house located in Wilderness (Garden Route)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Day 6
Morning Safari & Departure to Cape Town
Experience a 4×4 safari in a malaria-free private game reserve, where you can see giraffe, white rhino, kudu, lion, elephant, zebra, wildebeest and more. An experienced game ranger will guide you on the safari and on a short 5-minute bush walk, where you can get closer to nature and learn about the wildlife, plants and tracks.
Enjoy the scenic drive through the Garden Route as you return to your hotel in Cape Town. You will arrive by late afternoon or early evening (between 17:00 and 21:00, depending on traffic).
Main Destination: Cape Town (City)
Accommodation: The Commodore Hotel – Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Day 7
Cape Town to Kruger
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll be transferred directly to Cape Town International for your flight at 08:00 to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, arriving at 10:20. On arrival, you will be transferred to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, where you will be welcomed by friendly staff and shown to your luxury suite.
After settling in and relaxing, you will hop on an open safari vehicle and depart on your first game drive in the reserve, where you will encounter amazing wildlife and nature.
You will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a cozy night in your suite.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 8
Morning & Afternoon Safaris
Wake up early to the sounds of the bush and enjoy a hot drink and a rusk before heading out for your morning game drive. You will have a chance to see some of the nocturnal animals that are still active before dawn, as well as witness the sunrise over the horizon.
You will come back to the lodge for a hearty brunch and have some free time to relax, swim, read, or do whatever you please. In the afternoon, you will go on another game drive, exploring different areas of the reserve and spotting more wildlife.
You will return to the lodge for a starlit dinner and a restful night in your suite.
Main Destination: Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve (Sabi Sands)
Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 9
Sabi Sabi to Manyeleti
Rise early for your last game drive in the reserve, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the animals that you might have missed before. You will enjoy one last African sunrise and then head back to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mantobeni Camp. Refresh, unwind, and gear up for an enchanting evening game drive. As night falls, a sumptuous dinner beckons.
Main Destination: Manyeleti Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation: Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 10
Moring & Afternoon Safari
Greet the dawn with a warm drink and traditional rusks before departing on a morning drive. Your morning safari promises a canvas of radiant skies and nocturnal creatures.
After enjoying a hearty late breakfast, the day is yours to bask in nature’s rhythm. As the afternoon shadows lengthen, gear up for another thrilling game drive – this time including some sundowners while enjoying the sunset.
With stars as your canopy, gather around the fire for a delectable dinner. Stay ensconced in the luxury of Mantobeni Tented camp, with all meals catered to.
Main Destination: Manyeleti Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation: Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinks not included
Day 11
Final Morning Safari & Departure to Johannesburg
Once more, rise early to the call of the wilderness for a final game drive into the sunrise. After immersing in the beauty of an African sunrise and spotting more animals, head back for a farewell breakfast.
Soon after, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Main Destination: Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Price Include
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
Price Exclude
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Safari Highlights
Best Time To Visit: May to September (Dry season)
High Season: October to March (It never gets very crowded)
Best Weather: April to May and September to October (Fair and little rain)
Activities & Transportation
- Activities: Game drives & canoe/mokoro safaris
- Game drives: open-sided 4×4 vehicle
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included