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Cape Town and Safari Days

Five nights in Cape Town, then three nights at a safari lodge.

  1. 1Cape Town
  2. 2Cape Peninsula
  3. 3Franschhoek
  4. 4Hoedspruit
  5. 5Greater Kruger
  6. 6Johannesburg

From, per person~US$3,030

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Apr, May and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend five nights exploring Cape Town before flying to a private wildlife reserve in Greater Kruger. Stay three nights at a safari lodge, with several chances to spot animals and time to rest between morning and afternoon drives.

Length
8 nights
Route
Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek…
Best time
Apr, May and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
First-time visitors wanting city sights and several days on safari

Why you'll love it

  1. Five Cape Town nights in the same hotel
  2. Private Peninsula day trip and penguin viewing
  3. Wine tasting and vineyard lunch in Franschhoek
  4. Three nights in a private wildlife reserve
  5. Six planned safari drives with a ranger
  6. Domestic flights included

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Cape Town

    Meet your driver at Cape Town airport and settle into your hotel. Keep the rest of the day free for a meal and an early night.

    • Stay: 4-5 star hotel near the V&A Waterfront
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30-45 minutes; longer in traffic
  2. Day 2

    Table Mountain and City Sights

    Ride the Table Mountain cableway if the weather allows. Explore the city and Bo-Kaap with a guide, then enjoy a free afternoon.

    • Stay: 4-5 star hotel near the V&A Waterfront
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1-1.5 hours total driving between city stops
  3. Day 3

    Cape Point and Penguins

    Follow the Cape Peninsula coast to Cape Point with your private driver and guide. Stop for lunch and see penguins from the Boulders boardwalks, with plenty of time between stops.

    • Stay: 4-5 star hotel near the V&A Waterfront
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 4-5 hours driving across an 8-9 hour outing
  4. Day 4

    Lunch in Franschhoek

    Visit the Winelands for a village walk and one wine estate tasting led by a host. Enjoy an included vineyard lunch before driving back to Cape Town.

    • Stay: 4-5 star hotel near the V&A Waterfront
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1.25-1.75 hours each way
  5. Day 5

    A Free Cape Town Day

    Spend today shopping, visiting cafés or relaxing at the hotel. You can also visit Table Mountain if wind or cloud changed the earlier plan.

    • Stay: 4-5 star hotel near the V&A Waterfront
  6. Day 6

    Fly to Your Safari Lodge

    Take your airport transfer, fly nonstop to Hoedspruit on a scheduled flight, then drive to your lodge. Have lunch and join the afternoon safari drive if flight times allow; an early arrival is the priority when booking.

    • Stay: 4-5 star safari lodge in a Greater Kruger private reserve near Hoedspruit
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 30-45 minutes; flight, about 2.5 hours; private lodge transfer, 45-90 minutes; allow 6-7 hours overall
  7. Day 7

    Morning and Afternoon Safari

    Head out early with your ranger to look for wildlife, then return for breakfast. Rest during the warmer hours before another safari drive in the late afternoon.

    • Stay: 4-5 star safari lodge in a Greater Kruger private reserve near Hoedspruit
    • Getting there: Two shared lodge safari drives, approximately 3 hours each
  8. Day 8

    More Time Watching Wildlife

    Your ranger follows the day's wildlife activity on the morning and afternoon safari drives. Between drives, enjoy lunch, swim in the pool or watch the landscape from your room.

    • Stay: 4-5 star safari lodge in a Greater Kruger private reserve near Hoedspruit
    • Getting there: Two shared lodge safari drives, approximately 3 hours each
  9. Day 9

    Final Safari and Flight

    Join a final morning safari drive if flight times allow, then drive to Hoedspruit for your flight to Johannesburg. Choose an evening international departure with at least four hours between flights; some schedules need an extra airport hotel night at additional cost.

    • Getting there: Private lodge transfer, 45-90 minutes; flight to Johannesburg, approximately 1 hour; allow extra time for your onward connection

Where you'll stay

  1. 5 nights · days 1 to 54-5 star hotel near the V&A Waterfront
  2. 3 nights · days 6 to 84-5 star safari lodge in a Greater Kruger private reserve near Hoedspruit

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Apr, May and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five Cape Town hotel nights and three premium safari lodge nights, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast and all meals at the safari lodge
  • Private road and airport transfers
  • Private Cape Town driver and guide for planned sightseeing days
  • Entry to Table Mountain, Cape Point and Boulders
  • One Winelands wine tasting and vineyard lunch
  • Economy flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
  • Up to six shared lodge safari drives, depending on flight times
  • Wildlife reserve conservation fees and local accommodation taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa or entry-authorisation costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Cape Town meals beyond those listed
  • Drinks, premium lodge extras and tips
  • Upgrade to a private safari vehicle
  • Extra airport hotel night if needed
  • Applicable Indian booking taxes and TCS

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Your choice of lodge has a large effect on the cost.
  • Road transfers are private, and safari vehicles are shared. Wildlife sightings vary; flight times decide whether you can join the arrival and departure day drives.
  • Ask a travel health doctor about malaria precautions for Greater Kruger. Confirm that the lodge can meet your dietary needs before booking.

Before you go to South Africa

Capital:
Pretoria
Languages:
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele
Currency:
ZAR

Questions

How many days is the Cape Town and Safari Days trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek, Cape Town, Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg.

How much does it cost?

From ₹2,85,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr, May and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Five Cape Town hotel nights and three premium safari lodge nights, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast and all meals at the safari lodge, Private road and airport transfers, Private Cape Town driver and guide for planned sightseeing days, Entry to Table Mountain, Cape Point and Boulders, One Winelands wine tasting and vineyard lunch, Economy flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and Hoedspruit to Johannesburg, Up to six shared lodge safari drives, depending on flight times, Wildlife reserve conservation fees and local accommodation taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa or entry-authorisation costs, Travel insurance, Cape Town meals beyond those listed, Drinks, premium lodge extras and tips, Upgrade to a private safari vehicle, Extra airport hotel night if needed, Applicable Indian booking taxes and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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