Ranger Buck Safaris

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$10,107 to $11,585 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrive Johannesburg and Fly to Skukuza

Arrive Johannesburg and Fly to Skukuza

Arrive at OR Tambo (JNB) International Airport and check-in for your flight to Skukuza.

On arrival at Skukuza (SZK) Airport, you will be transferred a short distance to the Sabi Sands area of the Kruger National Park, where you will be spending the following four nights on safari at MalaMala Main Camp.

Depart on your first late afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle into the African bush, in search of the Big Five. As the sun sets, the nightlife becomes active and you may just spot a lion kill! Return to your lodge for a hearty dinner, and listen to the sounds of the African bush around a campfire.

Main Destination:
Malamala Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It never gets very crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in MalaMala GR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
CheetahOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
MalaMala Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-4

Full Day at MalaMala Main Camp

Full Day at MalaMala Main Camp

Enjoy twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles, with your first drive conducted early in the morning before breakfast. On your return from your game drive, have breakfast and then spend a lazy morning at the lodge.

In the late afternoon, depart on your second game drive, watching the sunset from the safety of your game drive vehicle. As darkness falls, the night predators will start hunting, and this will give you the opportunity to view the nocturnal animals and listen to the sounds of the bush. Nothing beats seeing a lion kill or a leopard family walking in the bush, not to mention the amazing birdlife and the array of smaller mammals.

Main Destination:
Malamala Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
MalaMala Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Malamala to Cape Town

Malamala to Cape Town

Enjoy your morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast and check out.

You will be met by your driver for your private transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Cape Town.

Arrive at Cape Town Airport, where you will be met by your guide for your private transfer to the hotel.

On arrival, check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
The Silo Hotel
  • Luxury+ hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

You will be met by your private guide for your exclusive full-day Cape Peninsula Tour in a luxury vehicle.

Travel at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula.
Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa’s most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay.
Travel along Chapman's Peak Drive (if the conditions permit). Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
The scenery en route to Cape Point, at the South Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape.
The new lighthouse—the most powerful in the world—beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean.
Ascend to the top of Funicular

Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
The Silo Hotel
  • Luxury+ hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Full Day Cape Town City Tour

Full Day Cape Town City Tour

Your guide will meet you at the hotel at an agreed time. Today you will explore Cape Town and its surrounds including a trip to the top of Table Mountain.

• Ascend Table Mountain for unforgettable sweeping views (if the weather permits).
• Return to the city and pass through the Malay Quarter.
• Drive past the Castle of Good Hope, the House of Parliament and the Company Gardens.
• Travel to Sea Point and Camp’s Bay for scenic ocean vistas.

Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
The Silo Hotel
  • Luxury+ hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Day at Leisure

Day at Leisure

You'll have the day to explore Cape Town and the surroundings on your own.

Relax on the beach, visit some of South Africa's historic sights, stroll around the V&A Waterfront or perhaps enjoy a private sundowner cruise to view Cape Town from the Atlantic Ocean.
A guided tour of Robben Island to visit Nelson Mandela's prison cell can also be arranged.

Main Destination:
Cape Town (City)
Accommodation:
The Silo Hotel
  • Luxury+ hotel
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Cape Town to Franschhoek

Cape Town to Franschhoek

Check out of the hotel.

You will be met by your guide for a full-day Cape Winelands Tour.

Get swept away by the overwhelming beauty of rolling vineyards and the perfect blue sky.

Start off with a visit to Paarl and the spectacular Paarl Valley.

The tour proceeds northwest to the beautiful village of Franschhoek where you can enjoy a wine tasting and then continue on to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region.

The final wine tasting will take place here after lunch.

Drop off will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Franschhoek (Winelands)
Accommodation:
La Residence
  • Luxury+ hotel located in Franschhoek (Winelands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10-11

Franschhoek at Leisure

Franschhoek at Leisure

Franschhoek lies in the heart of the Cape Winelands.

Spend the day exploring this quaint village. Visit art galleries displaying local art or perhaps have lunch at a local craft brewery. There is also a small chocolate factory that does demonstrations on how to make chocolate that you can visit.
For the more active, why not try to cycle through some of the local vineyards with your own private guide?

Another good option is to spend the day relaxing and recharging, lounging by the poolside at the hotel.
Your options are endless.

Main Destination:
Franschhoek (Winelands)
Accommodation:
La Residence
  • Luxury+ hotel located in Franschhoek (Winelands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Franschhoek to Cape Town Airport

Franschhoek to Cape Town Airport

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out.

You will be met by your driver for your private transfer to Cape Town (CPT) International Airport.

Check-in for your international flight home.

Main Destination:
Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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