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Cape Town, the Winelands and a Big Five safari at Kruger

4.8342 reviews
8 Nights / 9 Days(8N/9D)
South Africa, Southern Africa
easy pace
Great for family, couples, friends

Destinations: Cape Town → Cape Peninsula → Stellenbosch → Kruger National Park → Panorama Route → Johannesburg

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Overview

About this South Africa trip

South Africa combines a world-class city break and a real Big Five safari in a single holiday — and Indians receive their visas free of charge. Four nights in Cape Town cover the cableway up Table Mountain, the dramatic Cape Peninsula drive to Cape Point, the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and a day in the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands. Then fly north-east for three nights in the Kruger region, with open-vehicle game drives for lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, and a day on the Panorama Route above Blyde River Canyon, before a final night in Johannesburg.

Table Mountain, penguins at Boulders Beach and lions on a Kruger game drive.

Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Stay: 4-star hotels and a 4-star safari lodge
Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle; open 4x4 safari vehicles; domestic flight
Best time: Year-round: May to September is best for game viewing; October to April is best for Cape Town
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose South Africa?

Big Five game drives in and around Kruger National Park
Table Mountain cableway and the Cape Peninsula drive
African penguins at Boulders Beach
Visa fee waived for Indian passport holders
Excellent infrastructure, hotels and Indian food (thanks to Durban's Indian community)
Great value for a long-haul trip thanks to the favourable rand

Trip highlights

Table Mountain cableway
Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
Boulders Beach penguins
Stellenbosch winelands
Kruger game drives
Blyde River Canyon

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for South Africa

9 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Cape Town International Airport
- Transfer and check in near the V&A Waterfront
- Evening stroll and dinner at the Waterfront
- Overnight in Cape Town
D2
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (weather permitting)
- Colourful Bo-Kaap quarter and Company's Garden
- Sunset from Signal Hill
- Overnight in Cape Town
D3
- Chapman's Peak Drive and Hout Bay
- Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope
- African penguins at Boulders Beach, Simon's Town
- Kirstenbosch Gardens on the way back (time permitting)
D4
- Drive to Stellenbosch's oak-lined historic centre
- Estate visit with optional tasting (grape juice for non-drinkers)
- Franschhoek valley and the Huguenot Monument
- Overnight in Cape Town
D5
- Morning flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Transfer to your safari lodge near Kruger
- Afternoon open-vehicle game drive
- Dinner under the stars at the lodge
D6
- Early-morning game drive at the best light for predators
- Bush breakfast and rest at the lodge
- Afternoon and sundowner game drive
- Overnight at the safari lodge
D7
- Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels viewpoint
- God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Lisbon or Berlin Falls
- Return to the lodge for a final bush dinner
D8
- Drive to Johannesburg (about 5 hours) or optional short flight
- Apartheid Museum or Soweto and Mandela House
- Farewell dinner
- Overnight in Johannesburg
D9
- Free morning at leisure
- Transfer to O. R. Tambo International Airport for your flight home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Cape Town / Johannesburg–Hyderabad (one connection) and Cape Town–Kruger domestic flight
8 nights: Cape Town 4N (4-star), Kruger safari lodge 3N, Johannesburg 1N
Daily breakfast; all meals at the safari lodge; 3 Indian dinners in Cape Town
Private transfers and sightseeing with English-speaking guides
Table Mountain cableway tickets
Cape Point and Boulders Beach entry fees
Four open-vehicle game drives with ranger
Panorama Route full-day tour
South Africa visa assistance
Travel insurance

Not included

Wine tasting fees
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Tips for rangers, guides and drivers
Optional activities such as shark-cage diving or helicopter flips
Personal expenses
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star hotels and a 4-star safari lodge

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private air-conditioned vehicle; open 4x4 safari vehicles; domestic flight

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Cape Town · Table Mountain & City · Cape Peninsula · Cape Winelands · Fly to Kruger · Big Five Safari · Panorama Route · Johannesburg · Departure

Route

Route map

7 stops from start to finish

Cape TownStart
2Table MountainStop 2
3Cape PointStop 3
4StellenboschStop 4
5KrugerStop 5
6Panorama RouteStop 6
JohannesburgFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

Year-round: May to September is best for game viewing; October to April is best for Cape Town

Things to carry

Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, beige) for safari
Warm fleece and jacket for early game drives and Cape winds
Binoculars and a camera with zoom lens
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
South African plug adaptor (Type M / Type N)
Comfortable walking shoes

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for South Africa?

Yes. Indian passport holders apply for a tourist visa through VFS Global; South Africa does not charge Indian nationals a visa fee, though a VFS service charge applies. Allow about 2–3 weeks. We guide you through the documents.

Are there direct flights from India?

Currently most travellers connect through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Mauritius, taking 13–16 hours in total.

Is the safari safe for children?

Yes. Game drives are in guided vehicles and lodges are fenced or guarded. Some private reserves set a minimum age (often 6) for game drives, so tell us your children's ages and we choose a suitable lodge.

Do I need malaria tablets for Kruger?

Kruger is a low-risk malaria area. Consult your doctor; many travellers take prophylaxis during the wet season (November to April). Repellent and long sleeves in the evening are recommended year-round.

Will we definitely see the Big Five?

Sightings are never guaranteed in the wild, but Kruger and its private reserves offer some of the best odds in Africa, especially for lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

Is Indian food available?

Easily. South Africa has a large Indian community and Cape Town and Johannesburg have many Indian restaurants. Lodges cater for vegetarian diets on request.

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