Duration
13-Day
Overview
Enjoy game viewing in 5 different areas; stay at a private game lodge and see Africa's 'Big 5'. Spot unique wildlife at a World Heritage Site; board an ocean safari; enjoy a sunset oyster cruise on the Knysna Estuary and walk through the Tsitsikamma Forest. Explore Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Johannesburg to Cape Town (Cape Town)
Via Greater Makalali GR, Hazyview (Town), Ezulwini Valley
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
7 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika - Mid-range hotel, Johannesburg (City, South Africa) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; Breakfast & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
EUR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jul 19, 2026
€4.195 EUR
€3.465 EUR
Aug 16, 2026
€4.195 EUR
€3.465 EUR
Sep 13, 2026
€4.195 EUR
€3.465 EUR
Oct 11, 2026
€4.195 EUR
€3.465 EUR
Nov 1, 2026
€4.195 EUR
€3.465 EUR
Dec 6, 2026
€4.195 EUR
€3.465 EUR
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Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 8 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 7 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
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Route
country
South Africa
Start
Johannesburg (Day 1)
Day 2
Greater Makalali GR (Greater Kruger)
Day 3
Hazyview (Town)
country
Eswatini
Day 4
Ezulwini Valley (Highlight)
country
South Africa
Day 5
iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks)
Day 6
Umhlanga (Town)
Day 7
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (City)
Day 8
Knysna (Garden Route)
Day 9
Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route)
Day 10
Oudtshoorn (Garden Route)
Day 11-12
Cape Town (City)
End
Cape Town (Cape Town) (Day 13)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.
Scheduled departures
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
7
Minimum age of 7 years
The minimum age for this tour is 7 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: minivan
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika
Mid-range hotel, Johannesburg (City, South Africa) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
aha Makalali Main Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Greater Makalali GR (Greater Kruger, South Africa) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3
ANEW Resort Hazyview
Mid-range resort in Hazyview (Town, South Africa) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4
Mantenga Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
Forest Lodge
Mid-range lodge in St Lucia (Lake St Lucia, South Africa) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 6
The Capital Pearls
Mid-range hotel, Umhlanga (Town, South Africa) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 7
Southern Sun the Marine
Mid-range hotel, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (City, South Africa) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 8-9
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 10
Surval Boutique Olive Estate
Luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 11-12
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 13
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Johannesburg
On arrival, you will be welcomed at the O.R. Tambo International Airport. The moment you step into the arrivals area, you will become part of South Africa’s colour and buzz. It’s a short highway drive from the airport to your hotel in Sandton, where you’ll get a glimpse of the iconic Johannesburg skyline. Spend the afternoon relaxing after your flight, or explore the sleek Sandton City complex. Walk through Sandton Square with its giant statue of Mandela. Wander down the Diamond Walk with its designer stores and trendy boutiques, making it the most expensive shopping hub in South Africa. Sandton City is more than boutiques; it’s a large, modern complex offering a wide range of shopping options and several unique curio shops. Find your way back to the hotel for a relaxed dinner (at your own expense) and prepare yourself for the adventure ahead. Driving Time: ~60 kilometres/30 minutes. Mid-range hotel Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Johannesburg (City, South Africa) Stay: Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Mid-range hotel Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Johannesburg - Makalali Game Reserve
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and board your touring vehicle for the drive to the Makalali Private Game Reserve. We will stop en route in Dullstroom, a quaint country town known for its trout fishing and tranquillity. From Dullstroom, we wind through the grasslands and hills of the Limpopo Province to the private game reserve. Your open safari vehicle and expert guide will be waiting to take you into the 25,000 hectares of reserve. Have your binoculars and cameras ready – this is ‘Big 5’ territory and we’ll be looking for lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. There is plenty of other wildlife, including hyena and the elusive cheetah. As you adjust to the rhythm of the bush, you will see animals of all sizes. A delicious dinner will be served at the lodge as the star-studded southern sky makes its appearance. It’s another beautiful evening in Africa. Driving Time: ~456 kilometres/5 hours. Luxury lodge inside Greater Makalali GR (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Stay: aha Makalali Main Lodge Luxury lodge inside Greater Makalali GR (Greater Kruger, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Makalali Game Reserve - Hazyview
Early morning in the bush is extraordinary. Be part of the wilderness on a guided walk through the bush, or head out on an open vehicle game drive. After a lodge breakfast, we drive the Panorama Route where the road enters a scenic wonderland. Blyde River Canyon, the world’s largest green canyon, filled with waterfalls and ancient geological formations, will take your breath away. Spot the Three Rondawels – three conical peaks resembling African huts. Stand on the bridges over the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, where millennia of swirling water have carved giant holes into the sandstone. Be ready for the vistas from God’s Window, the highest point of the day. We stop in an old mining town for a late lunch (at your own expense). Savour a pancake bar and browse for curios. The scenic drive to Hazyview winds through rolling hills and forests. Soak in the outstanding natural beauty of the Mpumalanga Province as we head for your hotel. Driving Time: ~180 kilometres/2 hours. Mid-range resort in Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Stay: ANEW Resort Hazyview Mid-range resort in Hazyview (Town, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Hazyview - Eswatini
After an early breakfast, we enter the Kruger National Park, the world’s premier wildlife destination, through the Phabeni Gate, for a game viewing journey to Malelane Gate in your touring vehicle, immersing you in the world of the ‘Big 5’. We stop for lunch at a bush picnic spot (at your own expense). Listen for the laughing call of a hyena or the unforgettable, full-throated roar of a lion. At a water hole, look for crocodiles or a hippo suddenly surfacing for air. We exit the Park via the Malelane Gate. After the excitement of the morning, we make our way to the misty mountains of Eswatini, entering through Jeppes Reef Border Post in the late afternoon, leaving time to relax and enjoy dinner at the lodge. NOTE: When entering the Kingdom of Eswatini, guests must ensure they have a valid passport and for nationals of applicable countries, multi-entry visa regulations apply (own expense) Driving Time: ~285 kilometres/3 hours. Mid-range lodgein Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini) Stay: Mantenga Lodge Mid-range lodgein Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Eswatini - St Lucia
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before visiting the Swazi Candle Factory. The candles, handmade in a music-filled workshop, are not ordinary. A special wax is used to create distinctive and colourful designs. Visit the Yebo Art Gallery to view the work of talented local artists. Sample local specialties, such as Buganu, a marula fruit drink or enjoy tea and cake at the Sambane Tea Garden. For something fiery, try the Black Mamba chilli sauce, a local delicacy. After a fascinating morning, we re-enter South Africa through the Lavumisa Border Post. We will enjoy lunch on the way to St Lucia. The landscape changes dramatically as we approach the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We travel through lush wetlands and dense forests in this paradise on the pristine shores of the Indian Ocean on the way to your lodge and a delicious dinner (at your own expense). Driving Time: ~335 kilometres/4 hours. Mid-range lodge in St Lucia (Lake St Lucia, South Africa) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Isimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks, South Africa) Stay: Forest Lodge Mid-range lodge in St Lucia (Lake St Lucia, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
St Lucia - Umhlanga
Start your morning on an open safari vehicle, driving through wetlands teeming with wildlife and enjoy coffee with rusks on the beach. Keep your cameras ready for buffalo, elephant, and the elusive leopard. After breakfast, take a boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary. The Estuary, with its island-like setting, is home to a mind-boggling 2,180 plant species, over 1, 000 Nile crocodiles, more than 800 hippopotami and many prehistoric-looking monitor lizards. Enjoy lunch (at your own expense) on the banks of the lake listening to the sweet song of an Oriole or the chatter of the vibrantly plumed St Lucia Parrot. You will be loath to leave St Lucia, but more adventure awaits. We depart for a late afternoon arrival in Umhlanga, where you will bid farewell to your tour guide on the Northern portion of your tour. Dine at a restaurant at the hotel or in town (at your own expense). NOTE: Tour guide services end Driving Time: ~225 kilometres/3 hours. Mid-range hotel Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Umhlanga (Town, South Africa) Stay: The Capital Pearls Mid-range hotel Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Umhlanga - Port Elizabeth
After breakfast at the hotel, take a stroll along the promenade that stretches along 3km of shoreline. If you’re an early bird, sit on a bench and watch the sunrise over the Indian Ocean. Be ready for your transfer to King Shaka International Airport and a flight (at your own expense and arrangement) to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). You will soon find yourself in a beachfront hotel in what is affectionately known by the locals as the “Windy City”. Settle into your hotel and then go for a walk along King’s Beach, swim or relax on the white sands and enjoy the ocean view, watching daredevil surfers making the most of the excellent waves. Once back at your hotel, enjoy an unhurried dinner (at your own expense) and take time to relax before your Garden Route exploration. Driving Time: ~24 kilometres/25 minutes. Mid-range hotel Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (City, South Africa) Stay: Southern Sun the Marine Mid-range hotel Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Port Elizabeth - Knysna
After breakfast, be ready to meet your local tour guide for the Garden Route journey to Cape Town. The road takes us to Knysna along the Garden Route, famous for its outstanding natural beauty. We enter the Storms River section of the Garden Route National Park for a walk across the unique Storms River Suspension Bridge and experience the thrill of standing high above the vast rocky chasm below you. There are a series of 3 bridges with stable wooden paths and stairs. This hour-long walk offers spectacular views of the gorge and ocean. After enjoying lunch in the forest (at your own expense), the afternoon brings us to Knysna. End a perfect day with a sunset oyster cruise on the lagoon. Watch for dolphins at the river mouth and enjoy the abundant birdlife. After your cruise, dine (at your own expense) at a restaurant on the shores of the Estuary. NOTE: Tour guide services start Driving Time: ~285 kilometres/3 hours 30 minutes. Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa) Stay: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 9
Knysna - Plettenberg Bay - Knysna
After breakfast at the hotel, it’s a short drive to Plettenberg Bay. This little town, with its blue flag beaches and sweeping bay is a premier tourist destination and one of the best whale spotting areas in the world. Your marine adventure starts at Central Beach, from which the boats are launched. These waters are home to large schools of dolphins and there are often great white sharks cutting through the waves. The protected beaches of the Robberg Nature Reserve are home to large seal colonies. Back on dry land, we visit Qolweni Township, a vibrant Xhosa community. A representative of the Qolweni Community Development Trust will share insight into the project and how your contribution is utilized to pay teachers’ salaries and towards the maintenance of the Qolweni crèche and its 188 children. Visit a spaza shop or have a traditional drink in a shebeen. We head back to Knysna for dinner (at your own expense) at the Waterfront. Driving Time: ~60 kilometres/30 minutes. Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route, South Africa) Stay: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 10
Knysna - Oudtshoorn
After breakfast, we continue along the Garden Route past lakes and wooded mountains to the town of Wilderness. We turn inland and climb the Outeniqua Pass. The Pass takes us to the semi-desert of the Klein Karoo and Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. You will have travelled through game parks, up mountain passes and across estuaries, but the Cango Caves Heritage Tour will take you into an astounding subterranean world. We will have lunch (at your own expense) before arriving at your lodge in Oudtshoorn in the late afternoon. The dry climate here is ideal for olive growing. The estates in the region produce award-winning handpicked olives, which create exceptional quality extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy an olive tasting, paired with a Protea Rosé or fruit juice, while taking in spectacular views of the Swartberg Mountains. With leisure time in the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel. Driving Time: ~125 kilometres/2 hours. Luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa) Stay: Surval Boutique Olive Estate Luxury hotel in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
Oudtshoorn - Cape Town
After breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to visit one of the famous ostrich farms. A fun and interactive tractor tour will take you through the farm’s breeder bird camps where you will learn about and see three different species of ostrich. Modern farmers have successfully adapted and now farm mainly for meat, leather, and eggs. Grab some ostrich biltong (dried meat) to enjoy on the drive along Route 62, the world’s longest wine route. We stop for lunch along the route and you will have an opportunity to taste local wines (all at your own expense). The scenery on the way to Cape Town via Stellenbosch is a canvas of beauty. The road wanders through valleys and past farmhouses with historic Cape Dutch architecture in Stellenbosch. The road into Cape Town presents a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and of the most beautiful South African city. There’s time to explore the V&A Waterfront to try one of the many restaurants for dinner. Driving Time: ~440 kilometres/5 hours. Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Cape Town (City, South Africa) Stay: SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 12
Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and prepare for one more day of adventure as we head to Cape Point. Cape Town is built on a mountainous peninsula. Travel along the Atlantic seaboard with its white beaches and rugged mountains to Hout Bay. If time permits, there is the option of taking a half hour boat trip to Duiker Island to see a Cape Fur Seal colony (at your own expense). If open, continue on Chapman’s Peak Drive, noted as one of the most stunning roadways in the world. The return journey to Cape Town takes us along the False Bay coast with the option of visiting the colony of rare African Penguins at Boulders Beach (entrance fee at your expense). We will pass through the naval village of Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. After a full day, enjoy dinner in town or choose a restaurant at the fabulous and cosmopolitan V&A Waterfront. Driving Time: ~60 kilometres/30 minutes. Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Cape Town (City, South Africa) Stay: SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 13
Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to the Cape Town International Airport. You will arrive home changed by your South African journey. Driving Time: ~60 kilometres/30 minutes. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town, South Africa) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
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 Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
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)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town, South Africa
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
Fly to O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg
Fly back from Cape Town Airport (CPT - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Indigo Safaris
4.9 operator rating
213 reviews
Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures
Offices In
United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 7 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika - Mid-range hotel, Johannesburg (City, South Africa) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
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
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Indigo 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.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.
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