This 7-Day South Africa Safari to Kruger Park, Panorama Route & Cape Town has been designed with the interest of explorers who wish to have never to be forgotten memories in the South of African continent and to encounter a variety of wildlife species.
This exciting safari will include a handful of safari activities that will be done in the most attractive destinations in South Africa.
It will therefore ensure that visitors have satisfying moments on this journey that are worth the efforts.
All the activities will be done with a pinch of luxury to make the trip more rewarding and enjoyable especially the boat cruises on Blyde river, high end accommodation, transportation and the scrumptious meals as provided by the professionals in state-of-the-art lodges.
Travelers will have excursions to the panorama route and Blyde river which are popular places in the South due to the stunning views of the surroundings that they unveil.
More excursions will be made in Kruger National Park which is a renowned place for encounters of the big 5 animals.
All these in conjunction with Cape town city tours will make this South African safari tour worthwhile.
7-Day South Africa Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Pick up from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park – Kruger game drive at 4:00 PM
- Day 2: Panorama route on the Blyde river boat cruise
- Day 3: Full day game drives in Kruger National Park
- Day 4: Flights from Kruger National Park to Cape Town
- Day 5: Cape Town Peninsula Tour
- Day 6: Table Mountain and Cape Town city tour
- Day 7: Flight back to Johannesburg
Detailed 7-Day South Africa Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park – Kruger game drive at 4:00 PM
A professional guide will pick you up from the hotel facility in Johannesburg with a comfortable tourist vehicle.
Undertake the drive to Kruger National Park which will take you approximately 4 hours and 39 minutes.
Head to the lodge on arrival in the National Park to relax as you enjoy the views of the wilderness and some of the animals that come within the compound of the lodge.
A scrumptious lunch will be served later in the afternoon.
Undertake the game drive at 4:00 PM in the National Park to unveil the golden opportunities to view the rare animals within the beautiful area.
Drive through the Savannah grasslands which are feeding grounds and homes to animals both big and small that’s you will see especially the African Bush elephants, Buffaloes, leopards, jackals, servals, hippos, spotted hyenas, hartebeests, common genets, common warthogs and ellands.
Head back to the lodge at sundown to relax in your units.
A delicious dinner will be served later and you will be accommodated overnight.
Day 2: Panorama route on the Blyde river boat cruise
A delicious breakfast will be served at first light after which you will embark on the panorama route exploration.
Enjoy the sightseeing activity while at the hills on the route.
While at the top, you will have the views of the Grascop village and its stunning surroundings which are a beautiful scenery for photography enthusiasts.
Slope downwards to the lodge at high noon to get presented with a delicious lunch to keep you energetic as you relish in the day’s activities.
Undertake a boat cruise on the captivating Blyde river. The boat cruise will help you experience more of the beauty in this area as it will provide views of the riverine vegetation and animals within.
Bird watching opportunities will also be unveiled on the boat cruise since the river is a feeding ground for birds encompassing the African fish eagle, African paradise flycatchers, yellow build oxpeckers, sunbirds, Abyssinian ground hornbill, black bee eaters, cinnamons, egrets, hammerkops, African darters, hadada ibis, green turacos and piapiacs.
Transfer to the lodge at eventide to get served a delicious dinner and accommodated overnight.
Day 3: Full day game drives in Kruger National Park
A delicious breakfast will be served to the guests in the wee hours of the morning with the team from the lodge.
Undertake the sunrise game drive in the picturesque National Park that will help you spot a variety of stunning landscapes and animals especially the carnivores encompassing cats – lions, leopards, jackals, caracals and common genets.
These usually embark on hunting their prey in the golden hours since they are the most favorable and active times.
Take advantage of the moment to view the animals the entire morning and later at high noon transfer to the lodge to get served a delicious lunch.
Continue with an afternoon game drive after the delicious meal that will further provide you with chances to encounter more animals and bird species within the park.
Transfer to the lodge at sunset to get served dinner and be accommodated overnight.
Day 4: Flights from Kruger National Park to Cape Town
The day’s exploration activities will be kick started with a delicious morning meal as served at the lodge.
Transfer to Hoedspruit Eastgate airport where you will get on board for the flights to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will undertake the drive to V&A waterfront which is a renowned destination in the area that provides upscale experiences to the travelers.
At the water front, you will play, shop, live and dine in with the loved ones.
A delicious lunch will be served at the waterfront restaurant later on in the afternoon.
After lunch, you’ll have a drive to the Two ocean aquarium that will present golden opportunities to view a variety of marine life species that are endemic to the Atlantic Ocean.
Enjoy photography moments for memoirs of this exhilarating journey.
In the evening, you will transfer to the castle museum for a deep dive into the history of South Africa.
Enjoy exploring the historic artifacts and later at eventide undertake the transfer back to the hotel for dinner and a night time rest.
Day 5: Cape Town Peninsula Tour
A delicious breakfast will be served to the guests at sunrise at the hotel.
Undertake the transfer to Cape Town peninsula after the breakfast, where you will embark on exciting activities especially the skydiving adventure which will make the trip more rewarding due to the adrenaline triggering experience it gives.
Enjoy the activity the entire morning and then transfer to the hotel at around midday to relax a little and have a delicious lunch served to you.
After lunch, you will embark on the Penguin tour at the beach areas.
Relish the views of the Penguins and other beautiful birds that provide sensational opportunities for photography and videography which you will gladly indulge in.
Luxuriate in the beach activities such as beach soccer in the evening and relax as you enjoy the sunset over the picturesque ocean.
Travel back to the hotel at twilight and get served dinner and be accommodated for the night.
Day 6: Table Mountain and Cape Town city tour
Enjoy breakfast at sunrise at the hotel by a team of waiters and waitresses who pride themselves in the upscale customer care they have provided over the years.
Embark on the transfer to Table Mountain to indulge into the hiking activity up to Louis head point.
The hiking adventure will last for about 3 hours and at the top, sightseeing opportunities will be unveiled as well as beautiful photographic moments.
Enjoy the experiences the entire morning and later embark on the descending journey which will take approximately 2 hours.
Travel to the hotel to get presented with a delicious lunch by the team of waiters.
Undertake the afternoon Cape Town city tour where you will conduct a visit to the local markets, malls encompassing Victoria Wharf shopping Centre, Cape quarter lifestyle villages to have a luxurious shopping spree experience for souvenirs and other personal things.
Travel back to the hotel at sunset to get served dinner, relish in the Cape Town nightlife and have overnight stay.
Day 7: Flight back to Johannesburg
A delicious early morning meal will be served to you in your units at the lodging facility.
Check out of the hotel after the meal and embark on the drive to Cape Town International Airport.
At the airport, you will catch the flight to Johannesburg which will call off the tour.
