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Combining two of South Africa's most popular destinations, this adventure begins in Africa's favourite city - Cape Town - and ends with spectacular game viewing in the legendary Sabi Sands Game Reserve, a private Big 5 conservation area adjoining Kruger National Park.

You'll start with the many attractions that Cape Town has to offer. Go on a tour of the scenic Cape Peninsula, enjoy world-class shopping at the ever-popular V&A Waterfront or try excellent award-winning wines and gourmet cuisine in the Cape Winelands.

Then you'll leave urban life behind and fly to the game-rich Sabi Sands Reserve and Arathusa Safari Lodge where you can expect incredible game viewing and delicious bush cuisine plus excellent hospitality and service.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town's many attractions
  • Taste award-winning wines in the Cape Winelands
  • Soak up the sun at Camps Bay or Clifton Beach
  • Experience world-class cuisine
  • Spot the Big 5 in the Sabi Sands
  • Enjoy some of Africa's best leopard sightings
  • Pamper yourself with a treatment at the Safari Spa
  • Watch the resident hippos in Arathusa's waterhole

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in the Mother City

Your adventure begins today as you arrive at Cape Town International Airport. You will be met and transferred to Welgelegen Guest House, a stylish boutique hotel situated in the fashionable city neighbourhood of Gardens.

Check into your luxury suite and get ready to explore.

Days 2-4

Explore spectacular Cape Town

Spend the next three days exploring Cape Town and its beautiful surroundings; top of your list should be a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the V&A Waterfront and a trip out to historic Robben Island, the grim setting of Nelson Mandela's notorious prison.

Take time to wander along the famous Camps Bay strip and enjoy the fantastic Clifton beaches. Hire a car and take a drive out to Simons Town and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach or go up Table Mountain via the cable car and enjoy the best views in town.

Lunches and dinners can be enjoyed at any of Cape Town's excellent restaurants, many of which are within a short drive of your guesthouse.

Day 5

Fly to the Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Today you'll say goodbye to Cape Town and be transferred back to the airport where you'll catch your flight to OR Tambo International in Johannesburg.

On arrival you'll change planes and fly to the town of Hoedspruit, located just outside the Kruger National Park. Here you'll be met and transferred to Arathusa Safari Lodge, situated within the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve.

Days 6-7

Game drive in the Sabi Sands

Arathusa Safari Lodge is situated in the north of the Sabi Sands and overlooks a waterhole with a resident hippo population. Experience an authentic luxury safari as you explore the reserve care of expert guides and trackers on thrilling Big 5 morning, afternoon and early evening game drives in specially adapted safari vehicles.

In the evening you can enjoy traditional sundowner drinks on the deck overlooking the waterhole before making your way to dinner, served in the starlit boma.

Day 8

Say goodbye to the bush

Today is your final day on safari. Enjoy one last breakfast before being transferred back to Hoedspruit Airport where you'll catch your flight to OR Tambo for your onward arrangements.

Inclusions

  • Return transfer from Cape Town International Airport to the Welgelegen Guest House
  • 4 nights at Welgelegen Guest House on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
  • Return flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Hoedspruit Airport
  • Return transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to Arathusa Safari Lodge
  • 3 nights at Arathusa Safari Lodge on a full board basis

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

Tour Rates

  • dates rates from
  • 06 May 2013 - 09 Jun 2013 $1930
  • 10 Jun 2013 - 14 Jul 2013 $1930
  • 15 Jul 2013 - 18 Aug 2013 $1930
  • 19 Aug 2013 - 22 Sep 2013 $1930
  • 23 Sep 2013 - 27 Oct 2013 $2115
  • 28 Oct 2013 - 01 Dec 2013 $2115
  • 02 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $2115

All rates are quoted per person sharing unless otherwise stipulated

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Carlien Parsons

Carlien Parsons

Product Manager

"This classic Cape Town & Kruger combination trip is fantastic value for money, plus it includes stays at two of our most popular lodges."

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