Cape to Kruger
South Africa · 10 nights · Soft Luxury • Safari • City & Coast • Private & Personalised
The South African Journey
From the energy and creativity of Johannesburg to the wild landscapes of KwaZulu-Natal and the legendary safari country of Sabi Sands, this journey captures some of South Africa’s most compelling contrasts.
Begin with two nights in Johannesburg, allowing time to settle into the city and discover its contemporary African culture, art and dining scene. Then head into the wilderness of Phinda before continuing to the exceptional wildlife country of Sabi Sands. Your journey ends in Cape Town, where dramatic mountains, ocean, food, wine and culture create the perfect finale. A considered introduction to South Africa, balancing city, wildlife, wilderness and coast.
Highlights
- South African History & Heritage
- Apartheid Museum
- Constitution Hill
- Soweto
- Hector Pieterson Memorial
- Nelson Mandela House
- Contemporary African Art
- Local Cuisine
- Big Five
- Diverse Habitats
- Game Drives
- Walking
- Wildlife Photography
- Conservation
- Elephants
- Leopard
- Walking Safaris
- Photography
- Sundowners
- Private Safari Experiences
- Table Mountain
- Cape Peninsula
- Boulders Beach
- Chapman’s Peak
- V&A Waterfront
- Cape Winelands
- Food & Wine
- Art & Culture
Included
- 10 nights accommodation according to your selected level
- Daily guided safari activities at Phinda and Sabi Sands
- Domestic flights according to the final routing
- Private airport and lodge transfers according to final itinerary
- Cape Town experiences as selected
- Meals and selected drinks according to each property’s meal plan
- Applicable conservation and park fees
- Safari and Soul Journeys’ personalised planning and support
Not included
- International flights
- Visas and entry requirements
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional experiences
- Premium drinks where applicable
- Gratuities
- Anything not specifically listed in your final itinerary
- Route
- Johannesburg • Phinda • Sabi Sands • Cape Town
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Countries
- South Africa
- Style
- Soft Luxury • Safari • City & Coast • Private & Personalised
- Ideal for
- Couples • Honeymooners • Safari Enthusiasts • First-time South Africa Travellers • Photographers
- Guide price
- On request
Guide prices depend on season, camp and party size. Every journey is quoted individually, with no obligation.
Day by day
The shape of the journey
A rhythm rather than a timetable. Days start early, middays are slow, evenings are long.
- Day 1 — Arrive Johannesburg
Welcome to South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg and settle into your hotel. Take the afternoon slowly after your journey, perhaps enjoying the views from your hotel or heading out for your first taste of the city’s vibrant dining scene. Tonight is about arriving, settling in and beginning your South African story.
- Day 2 — Johannesburg
The Heart of the City
Today, discover a more personal side of Johannesburg. Explore its history, heritage and culture, visit Soweto or spend time discovering the city’s neighbourhoods and dining scene. The day can be tailored around your interests, creating an introduction to South Africa that feels personal rather than prescribed.
- Day 3 — Johannesburg → Phinda
Into the Wilderness
Fly towards KwaZulu-Natal and transfer into Phinda Private Game Reserve. As the landscape changes, so does the rhythm of the journey. Settle into camp before heading out for your first afternoon safari, watching the bush come alive as the sun begins to soften.
- Day 4 — Phinda
Wild Landscapes, Endless Possibilities
Wake to the sounds of the African bush and head out into Phinda’s diverse landscapes. Each safari unfolds differently, with opportunities to encounter big game, predators and an extraordinary variety of smaller wildlife. Return to camp during the heat of the day before venturing out again in the afternoon.
- Day 5 — Phinda → Sabi Sands
From One Wilderness to Another
Continue west towards the Sabi Sands. After settling into your new lodge, head out for your first safari in this legendary wildlife region. The landscape feels familiar yet distinctly different — riverine vegetation, open clearings and the promise of close encounters with Africa’s most iconic animals.
- Day 6 — Sabi Sands
Into Big Five Country
Begin the day with an early morning safari as the bush awakens. The Sabi Sands is particularly renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing and leopard encounters. Spend the afternoon at leisure before returning to the wilderness for another game drive as golden light settles across the reserve.
- Day 7 — Sabi Sands
A Deeper Connection with the Wild
Your second full day allows you to settle completely into safari life. Follow wildlife through the reserve, enjoy a leisurely lunch at camp and perhaps spend time simply watching the bush from your private deck. End the day with a sundowner beneath an open African sky.
- Day 8 — Sabi Sands → Cape Town
From Wilderness to the Mother City
Leave the bush behind and fly south towards Cape Town. The contrast is immediate — from open savannah to mountains and ocean. Settle into your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure, perhaps over a memorable dinner overlooking the city or Atlantic coastline.
- Day 9 — Cape Town
Mountain, Ocean & City
Discover Cape Town at your own pace. Ascend Table Mountain for panoramic views across the city and coastline, explore the vibrant neighbourhoods and waterfront, or simply slow down and enjoy the city’s extraordinary food and wine scene.
- Day 10 — Cape Peninsula
Where the Land Meets the Sea
Travel along the dramatic Cape Peninsula, where mountains meet the Atlantic and the landscape changes around every bend. Discover coastal viewpoints, beaches and the famous penguin colony before continuing through the Cape’s southern landscapes. Return to Cape Town for your final evening.
- Day 11 — Departure
Until Next Time, South Africa
Enjoy a final breakfast overlooking the city before your onward journey. Whether you choose to extend into the Winelands, add another night in Cape Town or continue elsewhere in Africa, your South African story doesn’t have to end here.
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