Duration
12-Day
Accra, South Africa
This is the perfect mix between sea and safari. Explore the rich culture and sheer beauty of Cape Town and the surrounding Winelands before embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime private African safari. Experience the thrill of getting up close to a leopard or black-maned lion in the world-famous Greater Kruger National Park. This is an exclusive luxury tour incorporating only 5-star accommodations. An unforgettable South African experience awaits you.
Plan snapshot
Duration
12-Day
Route
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Cape Town)
Via MalaMala GR, Cape Town (City), Franschhoek (Winelands)
Country & park
South Africa
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
MalaMala Camp - Luxury lodge inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1-4
Luxury lodge inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-8
Luxury hotel in Cape Town (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 9-11
Luxury+ hotel in Franschhoek (Winelands) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 12
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
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. Luxury lodge located inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 2
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. Luxury lodge located inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger) All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 5
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. Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
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. Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
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. Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
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. Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
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. Luxury+ hotel located in Franschhoek (Winelands) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
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. Luxury+ hotel located in Franschhoek (Winelands) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
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. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Discover Africa’s wild beauty with Ranger Buck Safaris, specialists in arranging custom designed luxury safaris across Southern and East Africa. From the Serengeti to the Okavango Delta, enjoy bespoke itineraries featuring world-class lodges, expert guides, and exclusive wildlife experiences. With personalized service and unforgettable encounters, Ranger Buck Safaris offers the ultimate in high-end safari experiences..!!
Office In
South Africa
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
APTA & SATSA
Tour Types
Custom luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Every part of our trip, including Johannesburg, Mala Mala, Victoria Falls and Cape Town, was well managed and included knowledgeable guides. Each experience was full of learning and an amazing trip overall. The safari in Mala Mala was the highlight where our guide, Nick, did his best to assure we would see all the possible animals in this game reserve. Even last minute adds, like our helicopter tour over Victoria Falls and the hot air balloon ride over wine country in Cape Town, were handled extremely well. I would highly recommend this trip put together by Ranger Bucks! We felt the cost of the trip was very fair, with the fine places we stayed, the management of our time and communication was great.
Karen · United States
We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team. Each step of the process is handled with the utmost care and expertise. There is an exceptional attention to detail which ensures every aspect of the trip is perfect. You always feel like a VIP! I highly recommend the Ranger Buck team for a seamless and extraordinary travel experience. :-)
Avril Reitz · South Africa
Archie and Johnny at Ranger Buck Safaris were a pleasure to work with. They arranged everything for our fabulous trip, not missing any details. During the planning they were responsive and helpful, answering all our questions in a timely manner. During the trip they were easy to reach and so helpful! Their service, along with the service at all the places they arranged for us to visit, was fantastic. All of the places they picked for us were amazing...the hotels, the safari lodges, the animals, the activities, the game drives, etc were all top-notch. The food was out of this world. I'm at a complete loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing people that took care of us at the hotels and safari lodges. From the safari guides to the chefs, the greeters to the housekeeping staff...everyone was beyond belief. I really can't think of the words to express how blown away we were by the level of service and the friendliness of everyone we encountered. From now on when anyone I know expresses interest in a trip to Africa, I will immediately say "GO!", and I will give them the number for Ranger Buck Safaris. And if (when?!) we get a chance to go back, I wouldn't trust anyone else to plan my trip. Thank you Archie and Johnny!!! You're the best.
Jacquie · United States
Our Deserts and Waterfalls adventure in Namibia during May and June was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial planning phase to the very end, everything was meticulously organized. Johnny from Ranger Buck Safaris provided excellent suggestions based on our brief. Our request was quite complex—we moved around a lot and wanted to experience everything. We had a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a POD in Sossusvlei. The 3.5-hour transfer from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in Namibia’s desert landscape. The POD itself was breathtaking—no signs of villages or cities, just us, the desert, and the wildlife, including oryx, hyenas, and birds." We flew to Zimbabwe to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Our itinerary included a guided visit to the falls, a thrilling helicopter flight over the cascades, and a delightful lunch at a restaurant with a view of the falls. Afterward, we moved downstream to a lodge on the Zambezi River, where we enjoyed a few relaxing nights.” Wonderful trip
Jackie · South Africa
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
MalaMala Camp - Luxury lodge inside MalaMala GR (Greater Kruger) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Ranger Buck Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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