Kruger Safari & The Garden Route Tour with 4 Reviews by G Adventures

16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

18 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Johannesburg, South Africa

Ends

Cape Town, South Africa

Highlights

Sit down to a traditional South African braai (barbecue).

Take part in a wildlife bushwalk.

Embark on wildlife safari drives inside Kruger National Park.

Visit the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimp Eden.

Enjoy traditional dancing and dinner.

Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park.

Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO.

Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit.

Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale.

Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale.

Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park.

Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO.

Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit.

Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale.

Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale.

Itinerary

Can’t decide between safari, culture, nature, or adventure? We got you covered. This 16-day journey through South Africa packs in the best of everything. Spend nearly a week in the Kruger area with epic safari drives and an unforgettable bush walk. Then hit the road for a week-long overland adventure along the Garden Route, from spotting elephants in Addo, to hiking Tsitsikamma, to sipping wine in stunning Franschhoek. While this trip skips a deep dive into Cape Town, it’s the perfect excuse to add extra days in the city before or after your adventure.

day 1 - Johannesburg

Arrive at any time. After an early evening welcome meeting, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get our first taste of South African fare.

Meal:Dinner

Accomodation:Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr, Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue)

Optional Activities:Apartheid Museum Take a self guided tour around the complex and learn about the history of the apartheid in South Africa.

day 2 - Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area

Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Awelani Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.5 hr Distance : 500 km

day 3 - Greater Kruger Area

Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to the wildlife in Kruger National Park.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Awelani Lodge (or similar)

Included Activities:Nature Walk - Awelani Conservancy Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr, Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive Duration : 2.5 hr - 3.0 hr

day 4 - Kruger National Park Area

Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting Day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 9.0 hr - 10.0 hr Distance : 420 km

day 5 - Kruger National Park Area

Another full Day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the Day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Included Activities:Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day Duration : 6.0 hr - 7.0 hr, Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing

day 6 - Kruger National Park Area

Spend a free Day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Optional Activities:Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive

day 7 - Kruger/Johannesburg

After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.5 hr

day 8 - Johannesburg/Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Depart Johannesburg in the morning and board a flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Transfer the hotel before a free afternoon in town. Join an optional group dinner in the evening.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:The Kelway Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr

day 9 - Day Trip to Addo National Park

Experience the wildlife and landscapes of Addo Elephant National Park during a morning safari drive with knowledgeable guides in search of rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards, and of course, elephants. Have a picnic breakfast out in the bush and finish the drive in the afternoon. There will be free time to have lunch in the area before returning to Gqeberha to spend a leisurely evening on your own.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:The Kelway Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr

Included Activity:Addo Elephant National Park Wildlife Safari Drive Duration : 4.0 hr

day 10 - Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)/Tsitsikamma

After breakfast depart for Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the famed Garden Route on the South Coast of South Africa. The area is valued for its diverse natural and cultural heritage. Enjoy a CEO-led hike along the Mouth Trail and wander along a winding boardwalk through the forest. In the afternoon partake in the Big Tree walk with your CEO, which will take you through indigenous forest to an eight hundred-year-old Yellowwood towering over the rest of the canopy. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Tsitsikamma Village Inn (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr

Included Activities:Storms River Mouth Trail - Tsitsikamma National Park Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 2 km, Big Tree Walk - Garden Route Duration : 1.5 hr

day 11 - Tsitsikamma

Enjoy an entire free Day in the Tsitsikamma area. Choose between optional activities like, the Woodcutters’ Journey, a tree canopy tour, a seasonal whale watching excursion, or whitewater tubing. Your opportunity to remain active awaits. Have dinner with the group back at the hotel in the evening.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Tsitsikamma Village Inn (or similar)

day 12 - Tsitsikamma/Knysna

In the morning the group will visit the Robberg Nature Reserve featuring stunning coastal scenery and some of the best hiking in the country. Walk along the Gap Circuit and see evidence of the prehistoric break-up of the supercontinent of Gondwanaland some 120 million years ago.

Travel onwards to Knysna for an orientation drive along the waterfront, through the town centre, to the hip eateries and shops on Thesen Island, and through the lush landscapes of the Knysna Forest full of indigenous trees. Arrive back in town for a free afternoon to enjoy optional activities or to simply relax in the beauty of your surroundings.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Knysna Log-Inn Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 100 km

Included Activities:Robberg Nature Reserve Visit Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 2 km, Knysna CEO-led Orientation Tour Duration : 1.0 hr

day 13 - Knysna

Breakfast will be had at the hotel before an included visit to The Knysna Heads, which enclose and form the Knysna River Estuary. Visit some of the main attractions on the Eastern Head, walk along a pathway at the foot of the cliffs and learn about the importance of the land to the local population. Spend the remainder of the Day as you wish and try some of the optional activities, like an oyster tour which the area is known for.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Knysna Log-Inn Hotel (or similar)

Included Activity:Knysna Heads Visit Duration : 1.0 hr

day 14 - Knysna/Franschhoek

Rise early for a long, but jam-packed Day of epic scenery and unforgettable sights as you drive the more scenic way from Knysna to Franschhoek. First stop is the harbour town of Mossel Bay to visit the lighthouse and walk in the area. Drive along Tradouw Pass next, through the lesser-known gem of Gatplaats Nature Reserve for a short walk and enjoy hilly views to reach the town of Barrydale. Have an included outdoor lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a wine tasting. Arrive to Franschhoek in the evening and have dinner on your own.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Protea Hotel Franschhoek (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 8.0 hr - 9.0 hr

Included Activities:Knysna to Barrydale via Mossel Bay, Gatplaats Nature Reserve, & Tradouw Pass, Barrydale Vineyard Visit Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr

day 15 - Franschhoek

Start the morning off with a CEO-led orientation walk along Franschhoek’s main street. The remainder of the Day is free for optional activities like a guided bike tour Stellenbosch, a history and art tour, or perhaps a winery visit in a region celebrated for its delicious grape varieties. Dinner this evening will be on your own.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Protea Hotel Franschhoek (or similar)

Included Activity:Franschhoek CEO-led Orientation Walk Duration : 0.75 hr Distance : 2 km

day 16 - Franschhoek/Cape Town

Leave the picturesque winelands of Franschhoek behind this morning and depart for Cape Town. Stop along the way to walk up the city’s iconic Signal Hill and site of the Noon Gun, one of Cape Town’s oldest living traditions. Enjoy the fantastic views from the top and catch a full glimpse of Cape Town's many landmarks. The tour ends upon arrival in Cape Town around 1:30pm.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.25 hr

Included Activity:Signal Hill Hike Duration : 1.0 hr

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (12 nts), Lodges (3 nts)

Meals

15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing

Transport

Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (Barbecue), JohannesburgNature Walk outside Kruger National ParkMultiple Wildlife Safari Drives in Kruger National ParkJane Goodall's Chimp Eden TourAddo National Park Safari driveCEO-led hike in Tsitsikamma National ParkBig Tree Visit TsitsikammaWalk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap CircuitDriving and walking orientation tour of KnysnaKnysna Heads VisitScenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and BarrydaleLunch at a vineyard in BarrydaleCEO-led orientation walk of FranschhoekSignal Hill walkFree time in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Franschhoek

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