8-Day Hoedspruit and Cape Town Combo

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

Fly to Hoedspruit and Sunset Game Drive at Tshukudu

The tour begins with a morning flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Airport, where clients are met and transferred to the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, Radisson's first safari hotel in Africa, set just outside Hoedspruit between Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon with views of the Drakensberg Mountains. After checking in and relaxing at this stylish property with its pools, spa and on-site restaurants, guests head out in the late afternoon for a sunset game drive through Tshukudu Private Game Reserve, a Big 5 reserve, in an open 4x4 vehicle, complete with a sundowner stop to watch the sun set over the bushveld. The evening concludes back at the hotel with dinner included.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit (Town)

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

• Luxury hotel 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

An early departure around sunrise takes guests into Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest and most famous game reserves, renowned for its Big 5 populations and diverse ecosystems. A packed breakfast is enjoyed out in the bush as the day unfolds with extensive game viewing in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino, along with abundant birdlife and plains game. The group returns to the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit in the late afternoon, with dinner served back at the hotel to round off a full and rewarding day exploring one of the world's premier wildlife destinations.

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 (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

• Luxury hotel located in Hoedspruit (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Panorama Route Tour

Following breakfast at the hotel, the day is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives through the Mpumalanga escarpment. Highlights include God's Window, with its sweeping views over the lowveld, the intriguing rock formations at Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the dramatic Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest green canyons on earth, culminating at the iconic Three Rondavels viewpoint. The tour returns to the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit in the late afternoon, where dinner is included, capping off a day rich in natural beauty and geological wonder.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hoedspruit to Cape Town

Early risers can join an optional sunrise game drive at Tshukudu Private Game Reserve at their own cost before breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, guests are transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town. On arrival, clients are met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel, a nautical-themed property next to the V&A Waterfront offering views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. The remainder of the day is at leisure to settle in, explore the Waterfront precinct or simply relax at the hotel's pool, sauna or spa before the Cape Town sightseeing begins the next day.

Main Destination:

Hoedspruit (Town)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

After breakfast, the day is spent exploring the dramatic scenery of the Cape Peninsula on a full-day tour. The route follows a breathtaking coastal drive before reaching Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where rugged cliffs meet the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. A highlight of the day is a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, where guests can walk among these charming seabirds in their natural habitat. The tour returns to The Commodore Hotel at the V&A Waterfront in the late afternoon, leaving the evening free to enjoy the Waterfront's restaurants and shops.

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 showcases the highlights of Cape Town, including its historic landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods. Weather permitting, guests ascend Table Mountain by cable car, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, for sweeping panoramic views over the city, Table Bay and the surrounding mountains. The afternoon is then left at leisure, giving guests the chance to explore further on their own, relax back at The Commodore Hotel, or enjoy the shops, restaurants and harbour atmosphere of the nearby V&A Waterfront at their own pace.

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 and Robben Island Tour

This day combines two of the Cape's most popular excursions. A half-day wine tour takes guests through the picturesque Cape Winelands, with tastings at renowned estates set among vineyard-covered valleys. This is paired with a half-day tour to Robben Island, reached by ferry from the V&A Waterfront (subject to sailing times and weather), where guests learn about the island's history as the former prison that held Nelson Mandela. The day offers a thoughtful blend of scenic indulgence and historical reflection before returning to The Commodore Hotel for the evening.

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

Departure from Cape Town

After a final breakfast at The Commodore Hotel overlooking the V&A Waterfront, guests check out and are transferred to Cape Town International Airport for their onward or international flight. This brings to a close an eight-day journey that combined the wildlife-rich lowveld around Hoedspruit and Kruger National Park with the scenic splendour of the Panorama Route and the iconic sights of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.