8-Day Cape Town and Hoedspruit Safari Combo

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you are met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel, a 4-star nautical-themed hotel beside the V&A Waterfront with sweeping views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. After checking into your air-conditioned en-suite room, the rest of the day is yours to relax - enjoy the outdoor pool, sauna, gym or spa, or simply unwind before your Cape Town adventure begins. The hotel's Clipper Restaurant and Admiralty Bar and Lounge are on hand for a relaxed evening at your own leisure, with the historic Waterfront precinct just a short stroll away for those keen to explore further.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, set off at around 08h30 on a full-day tour of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. The route follows a scenic coastal drive hugging the Atlantic seaboard, taking in dramatic sea cliffs and fynbos-covered slopes before reaching Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans appear to meet. A highlight of the day is a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, where these charismatic birds can be observed at close range on pristine white sands. You return to the hotel in the late afternoon, with the rest of the evening free to enjoy at leisure.

Main Destination:

Cape Peninsula

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain

Following breakfast, a city tour of Cape Town departs at around 09h00, showcasing the Mother City's vibrant neighbourhoods, historic landmarks and colourful Bo-Kaap district. Weather permitting, the tour includes a cable car ride up iconic Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, for breathtaking panoramic views over the city, Table Bay and the Atlantic Ocean below. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, giving you the freedom to revisit a favourite spot, browse local markets, or simply relax back at the hotel before another exciting day ahead.

Main Destination:

Table Mountain (Cape Town)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Winelands Wine Tour and Robben Island

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day wine tour through the picturesque Cape Winelands, one of South Africa's most celebrated wine-producing regions, with tastings at acclaimed estates set against a backdrop of rolling vineyards and mountains. In the second half of the day, a ferry departs from the V&A Waterfront for a half-day tour of Robben Island, the UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Guided by former political prisoners, the tour offers a moving insight into South Africa's history. Sailing times are subject to weather conditions.

Main Destination:

Cape Winelands

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly to Hoedspruit and Sunset Game Drive

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival you are met and transferred a short distance to Ivory Moon Lodge, an intimate four-star luxury bush lodge on Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate hosting a maximum of eight guests in private suites, each with its own heated plunge pool. After checking in and settling into your suite, set off at around 16h00 on a sunset game drive through Tshukudu Private Game Reserve, a Big 5 reserve, in an open 4x4 vehicle, pausing for sundowners as the African sky turns gold. Return to the lodge in the evening for a delicious dinner prepared by the lodge chef.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit (Town)

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park

Departing early at around 05h30 with a packed breakfast, you head into Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest and most renowned game reserves, for a full day of game viewing. Spanning nearly two million hectares, Kruger is home to the Big 5 and an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, from lion and elephant to leopard, rhino and buffalo, alongside prolific birdlife and classic bushveld scenery. With the whole day to explore, there is ample opportunity to track game across varied habitats. You return to Ivory Moon Lodge between 16h00 and 17h00, in time to relax before a hearty dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Panorama Route Tour

After breakfast at the lodge, depart at around 08h00 for a full-day tour of the spectacular Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives. Highlights include God's Window, offering sweeping views over the Lowveld escarpment, the intriguing rock formations at Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world, with a stop at the iconic Three Rondavels viewpoint. The dramatic landscapes of waterfalls, cliffs and indigenous forest make for a memorable day out before returning to Ivory Moon Lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure from Hoedspruit

Early risers can join an optional sunrise game drive at Tshukudu Private Game Reserve at around 05h30, at an additional own cost, for a last chance to spot wildlife in the soft morning light. Afterwards, enjoy a final breakfast at Ivory Moon Lodge before checking out. You are then transferred from the lodge to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight back to Cape Town, bringing this combined city and safari adventure to a close with fond memories of the Cape's scenic beauty and the bushveld's wild wonders.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit (Town)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.