Overview

This itinerary offers a complete South African travel experience, beginning with arrival in Johannesburg before travelling to Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park region for scenic landscapes, wildlife encounters, and safari experiences.

The journey continues to the Garden Route, where guests experience Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn, the Cango Caves, and coastal activities before travelling to Cape Town for cultural, scenic, historical, and leisure experiences.

Experience Highlights

• Road transfer from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
• Panorama Route including God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Pinnacle Rock and waterfalls, time permitting
• Safari experiences in Kruger National Park
• Opportunity to see Big Five wildlife and other animals in their natural habitat
• Stay at Umbhaba Eco Lodge and Mdluli Safari Lodge
• Garden Route stay at Brenton Haven Resort
• Visit Tsitsikamma Forest and walk to the Storms River Bridge
• Knysna Lagoon cruise
• Visit Oudtshoorn, the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm
• Travel to Cape Town via the N2 with an optional Mossel Bay zipline stop
• Visit Sheikh Yusuf Kramat, Vergelegen Estate and Stellenbosch
• Full-day Cape Peninsula Tour
• Full-day Cape Town City Tour including Table Mountain, Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap and the V&A Waterfront
• Leisure day in Cape Town with optional experiences
• Dinner at Gold Restaurant

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg and Transfer to Mpumalanga

Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Guests will meet a representative from Cut Above Travel and Tours and be transferred by road to Mpumalanga.

Lunch is enjoyed en route before continuing toward Hazyview, approximately 485 km from Johannesburg.

Overnight: Umbhaba Eco Lodge - Full board

Day 2: Panorama Route

Enjoy the Panorama Route, visiting scenic highlights such as God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Pinnacle Rock, waterfalls where time permits, and Graskop.

Lunch is planned at Harrie’s Pancakes.

Overnight: Umbhaba Eco Lodge - Full board

Day 3: Kruger National Park Safari

Begin the day with an early morning safari in the Kruger National Park. Guests travel in open game drive vehicles to experience wildlife in its natural habitat.

Possible sightings include elephants, lions, buffalo, rhino, leopard, giraffes, zebras, impala, kudu, and birdlife such as the lilac-breasted roller.

Guests will be dropped off at Mdluli Safari Lodge and enjoy an afternoon safari. A boma dinner may be enjoyed, weather permitting.

Overnight: Mdluli Safari Lodge - Full board

Day 4: Morning and Afternoon Safaris

Enjoy morning and afternoon safari activities in the Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Mdluli Safari Lodge - Full board

Day 5: Kruger Region to Knysna

Check out and transfer by road to OR Tambo International Airport for the flight to George International Airport.

On arrival in George, guests will be transferred by road to Knysna.

Overnight: Brenton Haven Resort - Full board

Day 6: Tsitsikamma, Storms River and Knysna Lagoon

Visit Tsitsikamma Forest and walk to the Storms River Bridge.

Guests may also enjoy optional activities such as skydiving in Plettenberg Bay or bungy jumping from Bloukrans Bridge.

The day also includes a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.

Overnight: Brenton Haven Resort - Full board

Day 7: Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves and Ostrich Farm

Visit Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital. The day includes visits to the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm.

Overnight: Brenton Haven Resort

Day 8: Garden Route to Cape Town

Check out at the hotel and depart for Cape Town via the N2.

Stop in Mossel Bay for an optional zipline experience over the Indian Ocean before continuing to Cape Town.

Overnight: The Capetonian Hotel - Full board

Day 9: Sheikh Yusuf Kramat, Vergelegen Estate and Stellenbosch

After breakfast, depart to visit Sheikh Yusuf Kramat. The day also includes a visit to Vergelegen Estate and Stellenbosch.

Overnight: The Capetonian Hotel - Full board

Day 10: Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Depart for a full-day Cape Peninsula Tour, experiencing scenic views of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, coastal suburbs, mountain passes and nature attractions.

Highlights include Green Point, Sea Point, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Mountain Pass, Seal Island boat trip, penguins, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Overnight: The Capetonian Hotel - Full board

Day 11: Full-Day Cape Town City Tour

Depart for a full-day city tour of Cape Town.

Highlights include Table Mountain, Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap with its colourful houses and Cape Malay heritage, and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Overnight: The Capetonian Hotel - Full board

Day 12: Day at Leisure in Cape Town

Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Town.

Optional tours and activities may include helicopter rides, horse riding, paragliding off Signal Hill, shopping and spa treatments.

Dinner is included at Gold Restaurant.

Overnight: The Capetonian Hotel - Dinner, bed and breakfast

Day 13: Departure from Cape Town

Check out at the hotel and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for the flight back home.

Savour the memories of your African adventure.

What’s Included

• Accommodation
• The Capetonian Hotel
• Umbhaba Eco Lodge
• Mdluli Safari Lodge
• Brenton Haven Resort
• Panorama Route
• Graskop
• Morning and afternoon safaris
• Two daily safari activities in open game drive vehicles while at Mdluli Safari Lodge
• Conservation fees
• Breakfast daily at hotels and lodges
• Lunches and dinners daily as listed
• Full board at Mdluli Safari Lodge
• All entrances on the excursions
• Cape Peninsula Tour
• Cape Town City Tour
• Stellenbosch
• Table Mountain ticket
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
• Bo-Kaap
• Castle of Good Hope
• Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
• Seal Island boat trip
• Chapman’s Peak Mountain Drive
• Penguins
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
• Cango Caves
• Ostrich Farm
• Tsitsikamma Forest
• Tourist guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Fuel
• Return airport transfers
• Hotel and airport porterage

Optional Experiences

• Bungy jump from Bloukrans Bridge
• Zipline in Mossel Bay
• Skydiving in Plettenberg Bay
• Helicopter rides in Cape Town
• Horse riding on Long Beach in Cape Town
• Paragliding off Signal Hill in Cape Town
• Shopping
• Spa treatments

Exclusions

• International flights
• Domestic flights, including OR Tambo International Airport to George, unless arranged separately
• Optional tours and activities
• Items of a personal nature
• Gratuities

Important Notes

• Departure date listed: 1 - 13 September 2025
• Flight from OR Tambo International Airport to George International Airport must be confirmed
• Boma dinner is weather permitting
• Some optional activities are weather dependent and subject to availability
• Prices are not displayed as rates are subject to change

Added Value

• A complete South African itinerary combining safari, mountain scenery, coastal beauty and Cape Town culture
• Big Five safari experiences in the Kruger National Park region
• Garden Route highlights including Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves
• Cape Town highlights including Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, Bo-Kaap, V&A Waterfront and Kirstenbosch
• Private services with guided transport, accommodation, meals and excursions as listed

Departures & Booking Information