Long-stay holidays

South Africa Grand Tour

South Africa's three great experiences in ten nights: Cape Town, a Garden Route road trip and a Big Five safari near Kruger.

Trip at a glance

Duration11 days / 10 nights
Starts inCape Town
RouteCape Town · Garden Route · Kruger National…
Places3 destinations
CountrySouth Africa
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1DPCXC

Best time to visit: October to April

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Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope – Cape Town

Knysna Lagoon – Garden Route

Trip overview

South Africa's three great experiences in ten nights: Cape Town, a Garden Route road trip and a Big Five safari near Kruger.

The route spends 4 nights in Cape Town, 3 nights in Garden Route and 3 nights in Kruger National Park, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits most travellers, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Table MountainCape Point and Cape of Good HopeBoulders Beach penguinsKnysna LagoonTsitsikamma National ParkBloukrans BridgeBig Five game drivesSabi Sands private reservePanorama Route

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Cape Town

Arrive via Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope: Dramatic peninsula

Day 2Cape Town: Boulders Beach penguins and V&A Waterfront

Boulders Beach penguins: African penguin colony
V&A Waterfront: Shopping and dining

Day 3Cape Town: Robben Island and Winelands

Robben Island: Mandela's prison
Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

Day 4Cape Town: Peninsula drive and Shark cage diving (Gansbaai)

Peninsula drive
Shark cage diving (Gansbaai)

Day 5Cape Town to Garden Route

Travel from Cape Town to Garden Route by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Garden Route hotel
Knysna Lagoon: Lagoon and heads

Day 6Garden Route: Tsitsikamma National Park and Bloukrans Bridge

Tsitsikamma National Park: Suspension bridge
Bloukrans Bridge: World-famous bungee jump

Day 7Garden Route: Cango Caves and Plettenberg Bay

Cango Caves: Limestone caves
Plettenberg Bay: Beaches and whales

Day 8Garden Route to Kruger National Park

Fly from Garden Route to Kruger National Park (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
Check in at your Kruger National Park hotel
Big Five game drives: Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino

Day 9Kruger National Park: Sabi Sands private reserve and Panorama Route

Sabi Sands private reserve: Leopard sightings
Panorama Route: Blyde River Canyon and God's Window

Day 10Kruger National Park: Night drives and Game drives

Night drives: Nocturnal wildlife (private reserves)
Game drives

Day 11Depart from Kruger National Park

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP) or Skukuza (SZK) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Rest days built in every few days
Laundry stops planned
Travel insurance covering the full trip recommended

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Cape Town: Go up Table Mountain on the first clear morning; wind often closes the cableway.
Garden Route: Self-drive or chauffeured, allow at least three nights.
Kruger National Park: Private reserves cost more but greatly improve sightings.

At a glance

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Route: Cape Town, Garden Route, Kruger National Park
Best time: October to April; May to September
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1DPCXC

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 10 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Cape Town: October to April. Garden Route: October to April. Kruger National Park: May to September.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport (CPT)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.