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The Socioolite collection · 10 days / 9 nights

Cape Town To Kruger & Johannesburg Budget Safari

Connect Cape Town, Kruger and Johannesburg over ten days, combining coast, safari and city discoveries in one budget-conscious South African journey.

From R 55 744,00ZAR · per person sharing

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Your journey10 days · 9 nights
Your destinationsSouth Africa
Arrival / departureTBC
Published starting rateFrom R55,744.00
South Africa · Cape Town To Kruger & Johannesburg Budget Safari

Three destinations.
One South African story.

Connect Cape Town, Kruger and Johannesburg over ten days, combining coast, safari and city discoveries in one budget-conscious South African journey.

Experience three contrasting sides of South Africa in ten days. Begin with Cape Town’s coast and culture, continue into Kruger’s wildlife country and discover Johannesburg and Soweto, bringing a wider view of the country into one budget journey.

Planning your first South African holiday? Send your travel dates, party size and preferred budget to request a connected Cape Town, Kruger and Johannesburg proposal, with the itinerary’s transport and accommodation arrangements explained before booking.

Accommodation is subject to availability. Your personal proposal confirms the property, activity schedule and travel arrangements.

Your journey, day by day

Discover the places.
Experience the journey.

Cape Town arial view
Cape Town arial view
01
Day 01 · South Africa

Arrival in Cape Town

Your South African journey begins in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, your private guide will warmly welcome you before transferring you to the iconic V&A Waterfront area, with this in mind enjoy a scenic orientation drive through Langa Township and discover the city’s creative energy through vibrant murals and local stories. This arrival experience is included in your itinerary.

Spend the afternoon at leisure overlooking the marina before enjoying a memorable welcome dinner.

Your journey includes
  • Transfer from Cape Town Airport to hotel
  • Langa Township cultural drive
  • Street art discoveries
  • Arrive at your hotel around midday and check in
  • V&A Waterfront exploration
  • Welcome drinks
  • Optional sunset boat cruise
  • Enjoy dinner at your hotel
  • Accommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsWelcome drinksEvening Dinner at hotel
Your overnight stayAccommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Bo Kaap Colorful Houses
Bo Kaap Colorful Houses
02
Day 02 · South Africa

Full-day Cape Peninsula & Cape Point Tour

Prepare for one of the world’s most spectacular coastal journeys. Travel along dramatic cliffs and ocean panoramas while discovering charming fishing villages, seal colonies, pristine beaches, breathtaking viewpoints and the world-famous Cape of Good Hope. To summarize this full day experience is featured in the itinerary alongside stops at Hout Bay, Cape Point, Boulders Penguin Colony, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg Beach.

Watch African penguins waddling along white sandy beaches while waves crash against ancient granite boulders.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Explore Clifton and Camps Bay
  • Hout Bay seals island boat trip
  • Visit Cape Point
  • Discover the Cape of Good Hope
  • Chapman’s Peak Drive
  • Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach
  • Simon’s Town & Kalk Bay
  • Discover Muizenberg Beach
  • Dinner at your own expense
  • Accommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfastDinner at your own expense
Your overnight stayAccommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Franschhoek wine Tram
Franschhoek Wine Tram
03
Day 03 · South Africa

Full-day Cape Winelands & Franschhoek Wine Tram

Journey into South Africa’s celebrated wine country as you travel through vineyard covered valleys surrounded by towering mountains and discover the elegance of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Paarl. The itinerary includes visits to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, multiple wine tastings, cellar tours, and the Franschhoek Wine Tram experience.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Scenic vineyard drives
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Explore the Stellenbosch Wine Route
  • Discover the Franschhoek Wine Valley
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram
  • Explore the Paarl Wine Route
  • Visit Drakenstein Prison
  • Three wine tastings
  • Cheese pairing & tasting
  • Historic cellar tours
  • Dinner at your own expense
  • Accommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfastDinner at your own expense
Your overnight stayAccommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Gold African Cuisine
Gold African14 Dish Cuisine
04
Day 04 · South Africa

Leisure, Beaches & African Cultural Dining

Today is designed for relaxation and indulgence, enjoy free time exploring Cape Town through out the day. Now that the sun has set, this evening immerse yourself in authentic African culture with traditional drumming, live performances, and a multi course African feast. All in all this evenings experience includes a 14-dish menu and cultural entertainment.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Leisure time during the first half of the morning
  • V&A Waterfront boutiques
  • Clifton Beach
  • Camps Bay
  • Sunset viewpoints
  • Dine at Gold Restaurant
  • Take part in traditional djembe drumming
  • 14-dish set-menu meal
  • Enjoy the African Feast performance
  • Accommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfastDinner at Gold Restaurant
Your overnight stayAccommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar
Table Mountain Cable Car Arial View
Table Mountain Cable Car Arial View
05
Day 05 · South Africa

Table Mountain, Bokaap & Cape Town City Tour

Explore the vibrant culture, rich history, and spectacular scenery of Cape Town on this unforgettable guided city tour, known as the “Mother City,” being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a unique blend of historic landmarks, coastal scenery and multicultural heritage.

These attractions are included in the itinerary before the onward journey to Johannesburg.

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Check Out
  • City Tour
  • Discover Table Mountain
  • Bo-Kaap Museum
  • Bo-Kaap walk tour
  • Walk through Company’s Garden
  • Explore Cape Town’s city centre
  • Browse Greenmarket Square
  • Visit the South African Museum
  • Welcome drinks
  • Dinner at Hotel
  • Accommodation at City Lodge OR Tambo or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfastWelcome drinksDinner at Hotel
Your overnight stayAccommodation at City Lodge OR Tambo or Similar
Leopard sighting in Savuti
Leopard sighting in Kruger
06
Day 06 · South Africa

Into the Wild – Kruger National Park Safari Begins

Today the city gives way to Africa’s greatest wilderness. Travel to Kruger National Park and settle into your safari lodge before embarking on your first sunset game drive.

Your afternoon safari is included after arrival at the lodge.

Your journey includes
  • Breakfast pack
  • Check out
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Comfortable transfer from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
  • Scenic Lowveld landscapes and wildlife-rich areas
  • 3-star comfortable lodge accommodation
  • Midday arrival and smooth check-in
  • Lunch at lodge included
  • Time to relax and explore the lodge surroundings
  • Exciting sunset game drive in Kruger National Park
  • Opportunity to spot Africa’s legendary Big Five
  • Overnight stay in tranquil bush surroundings
  • Friendly, reliable service throughout your safari
  • Gourmet culinary experiences
  • Accommodation at Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Dining & refreshmentsBreakfast packLunch at lodge included
Your overnight stayOvernight stay in tranquil bush surroundingsAccommodation at Umbhaba Eco Lodge or similar
Lion cubs sightings
Lion cubs sightings
07
Day 07 · South Africa

Full Day Big Five Safari Adventure Kruger National Park

Rise before sunrise and enter the legendary Kruger National Park and spend an entire day tracking wildlife with expert guides. The itinerary includes a full-day safari with breakfast stops and afternoon game viewing in the Skukuza region of Kruger, known for high wildlife density, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five on the 10 hour safari drive

Your journey includes
  • Full-day guided game drive in the South / North region
  • Early morning safari drive
  • Packed breakfast included
  • Breakfast break in the park
  • Lunch stop in the park own account
  • Afternoon wildlife viewing
  • Swimming and relaxation at the lodge
  • Evening free time
  • Boma Dinner at the lodge
Dining & refreshmentsPacked breakfast includedBreakfast break in the parkLunch stop in the park own accountBoma Dinner at the lodge
Rhino family Sightings
Rhino family Sightings
08
Day 08 · South Africa

Southern Kruger Wildlife Expedition

Venture deeper into Southern Kruger, renowned for exceptional predator sightings and abundant wildlife. This region offers some of the highest concentrations of lions, rhinos, and leopards in South Africa.Spend another magical day discovering the African bush.

Your journey includes
  • Early morning coffee, tea, and rusks
  • Sunrise safari drive in Kruger National Park
  • Full-day guided game drive
  • Packed breakfast included
  • Midday lunch stop at a rest camp (own account)
  • Early afternoon wildlife viewing
  • Late afternoon return to lodge
  • Swimming and relaxation at the lodge
  • Evening free time
  • Dinner at the lodge
Dining & refreshmentsPacked breakfast includedMidday lunch stop at a rest camp (own account)Dinner at the lodge
09
Day 09 · South Africa

Panorama Route & Departure to Johannesburg

After a hot breakfast, explore South Africa’s famous Panorama Route, including the scenic stops, dramatic landscapes and photography opportunities to your safari experience. Guarded by the small town of Graskop, this famous route is home to mountains, forests and canyons, most notably, the Blyde River Canyon, which is also the world’s largest green canyon.

These attractions are included before returning to Johannesburg. Spend your final evening shopping and dining in Sandton.

Blyde river Canyon View Point Panorama Route

Your journey includes
  • English breakfast
  • Check Out
  • Professional English-speaking guides
  • Optional morning Kruger safari
  • Half day Panorama Route
  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Bourke’s Luck Potholes
  • Three Rondavels
  • God’s Window
  • Lisbon Falls
  • Evening free time
  • Shopping at Sandton City Mall
  • Dinner at the Hotel
  • Overnight Hotel Sky Sandton or Similar
Dining & refreshmentsEnglish breakfastDinner at the Hotel
Your overnight stayOvernight Hotel Sky Sandton or Similar
10
Day 10 · South Africa

Johannesburg & Soweto Tour Departure

Discover the vibrant culture, powerful history, and modern energy of South Africa on a guided tour through Johannesburg and the iconic township of Soweto. This immersive city tour offers travellers a unique opportunity to explore the historic landmarks, cultural heritage and dynamic communities that helped shape the nation.

Walking along Vilakazi Street gives visitors a chance to experience local culture and cuisine and see the only street in the world that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners.

After the tour, transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your departure flight.

Welcome to Soweto

Your journey includes
  • Full English breakfast
  • Check out
  • Johannesburg city tour
  • Mandela Sanctuary
  • Munro Drive Viewpoint
  • Street Art & Graffiti
  • Apartheid Museum
  • Soweto Township tour
  • Mandela House
  • Hector Pieterson Memorial
  • Orlando Towers
  • Transfer to the airport
Dining & refreshmentsFull English breakfast
The art of staying well

Places that become part of the journey.

Hotel Sky Sandton accommodation
Photo: Hotel Sky Sandton
Johannesburg · Night 9

Hotel Sky Sandton

A contemporary Sandton hotel close to the city’s shopping and transport connections, providing a base between your Johannesburg experiences.

Umbhaba Eco Lodge accommodation
Photo: Umbhaba Eco Lodge
Hazyview · Night 6

Umbhaba Eco Lodge

Comfortable lodge rooms in landscaped Lowveld surroundings near Kruger National Park, with space to rest between safari days.

@Sandton Hotel accommodation
Photo: @Sandton Hotel
Johannesburg · Night 9

@Sandton Hotel

A contemporary hotel in Sandton’s Benmore Gardens, with comfortable rooms and city facilities for your Johannesburg stay.

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo accommodation
Photo: City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo
Johannesburg · Night 5

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo

An airport hotel within walking distance of the terminal, providing a convenient overnight connection for your journey.

Cape Town arial view
Cape Town arial view
Your accommodation

Hotel Sky Cape Town

Accommodation at Hotel Sky Cape Town or Similar

Named lodges or similar properties, subject to availability. Room categories and final night-by-night allocations are confirmed in writing.

A considered package

The details that make it seamless.

Your journey includes

  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entry & park fees
  • Ground handling
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Domestic flights as per itinerary

Not included

  • International flights
  • All optional activities
  • Bar Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • 10% Gratuity recommended per day

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Your safari. Your booking.

Published rates are in South African rand (ZAR), per person. Solo, sharing, group and child categories are listed separately. Your quote confirms dates, availability and inclusions.

Price Per Person From: 10 Day Budget 3 Star

S

Single (S)

R65,040.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

PPs

Per person sharing (PPs)

R55,744.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

SCH · Groups of 10+

Scheduled group departure

R54,144.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

CLD · Ages 0–12

Child aged 0–12 years

R36,036.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

Price Per Person From: 10 Day Midrange 4 Star TBC

S

Single (S)

R104,024.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

PPs

Per person sharing (PPs)

R84,223.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

SCH · Groups of 10+

Scheduled group departure

R82,623.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

CLD · Ages 0–12

Child aged 0–12 years

R46,049.00

ZAR · Per traveller · 10 days / 9 nights

Request your preferred category for a personal quote. Rates, availability and payment arrangements are confirmed before booking.

The finer details

Your travel arrangements.

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  • Return time: TBC
  • Published age guidance: 2+
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