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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger 2028
13 Day Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Tour Description:
Enthralling game drives, stunning scenery, and fun experiences…this South Africa tour has it all! Have your camera ready as you ride in open-air, safari vehicles during game drives in Kruger National Park, one of the world's largest game reserves and home to impala, zebra, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more, and in Mkuze Game Reserve, where you’ll watch for lion, leopard, rhino, Cape buffalo, and giraffe. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Jozini home to hippo, Nile crocodile, and, if you’re lucky, elephants along the shore. At Stony Point Nature Reserve, observe the endangered African penguins engage in their daily activities. In addition to wildlife, you’ll also experience unique culture and spectacular scenery on this tour through South Africa. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park for a walk through its unique coastal forest. Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most scenic drives skirting the rocky coastline, and the scenic Panorama Route, with its dramatic landscapes tracing the course of the mighty Blyde River. Witness rugged rocks, sheer cliffs, crashing waves, and panoramic ocean views at Cape Point, Africa’s southwestern most point. All of this and more—including opportunities to learn about local cultures—await you on this South Africa tour for savvy, value-minded travelers.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 13 Jan 28 — Wednesday 26 Jan 28
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,529 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 10 Feb 28 — Wednesday 23 Feb 28
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| Thursday 16 Mar 28 — Wednesday 29 Mar 28
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| Thursday 11 May 28 — Wednesday 24 May 28
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| Thursday 18 May 28 — Wednesday 31 May 28
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| Thursday 08 Jun 28 — Wednesday 21 Jun 28
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| Thursday 06 Jul 28 — Wednesday 19 Jul 28
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| Thursday 13 Jul 28 — Wednesday 26 Jul 28
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| Thursday 27 Jul 28 — Wednesday 09 Aug 28
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| Thursday 31 Aug 28 — Wednesday 13 Sep 28
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| Thursday 14 Sep 28 — Wednesday 27 Sep 28
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| Thursday 28 Sep 28 — Wednesday 11 Oct 28
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,609 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingThe world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes expert Tour Directors, hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations including intra-vacation flights—with value-minded travelers in mind. On safari, you’ll enjoy the knowledge and insight of a professional safari Guide aboard your open-air 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!Your Tour Includes:• All internal flights• Guided city sightseeing of Cape Town• Admission to Table Mountain aerial cable car, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope Lighthouse funicular, and Stony Point Nature Reserve’s penguins• Guided gin tasting• Scenic drive along the famed Garden Route• Guided hike in Tsitsikamma National Park • Game drives by land and water in Mkuze Game Reserve• Admission to Swaziland Arts Center and Glass-blowing Factory• Swazi village visit with lunch and cultural entertainment• Morning and afternoon game drives in the Greater Kruger National Park areaBig experiences come in small packages, so each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to a maximum of just 24 guests per departure.
Notes:
For approximately one month each year (typically late July to mid-September), Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is closed for annual maintenance. In these instances, a private tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included in its place. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues. The safari vehicles are not air conditioned and have high ground clearance, requiring some agility when getting in and out.
For approximately one month each year (typically late July to mid-September), Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is closed for annual maintenance. In these instances, a private tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included in its place. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues. The safari vehicles are not air conditioned and have high ground clearance, requiring some agility when getting in and out.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Welcome to South Africa! Check into your hotel and prepare for a fascinating journey
Day 2 CAPE TOWN
This morning, visit Table Mountain for an aerial cable-car ride to the top for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape winelands. Then, take a scenic drive south via Chapman’s Peak Drive, which skirts the rocky coastline and is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Continue to Cape Point Nature Reserve for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the southwestern most point on the African continent. Here, ride a funicular to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. Return to Cape Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure. (B)
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BreakfastDay 3 CAPE TOWN
Enjoy a full day at leisure for free-time pursuits. Perhaps explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront or go deeper with a whale-watching cruise in nearby Hermanus (June-December). Your Tour Director has suggestions to help you make the most of your day. May we recommend a glass-half-full kind of day in the stunning Cape Winelands for tastings and breathtaking scenery and cellars? Wine not! (B)
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BreakfastDay 4 CAPE TOWN–STONY POINT NATURE RESERVE–HERMANUS–MOSSEL BAY
This morning, depart Cape Town and drive to Stony Point Nature Reserve to see a colony of endangered African Penguins. Known for the unique sound they make, these penguins grow to an average height of two feet and live in burrows and rock crevices along the beach. Stop in Hermanus for independent exploration. Enjoy lunch at a quaint café, visit the shops, or walk the coastal path in search of marine life, including whales that frequent the area. Continue along the stunning Garden Route, named for its exceptionally verdant, lush, and ecologically diverse vegetation, which makes the coastal strip resemble a well-tended garden. Arrive in Mossel Bay for a free evening. (B)
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BreakfastDay 5 MOSSEL BAY–KNYSNA
Spend a relaxing morning at leisure before indulging in a memorable gin tasting experience. South Africa’s connection to gin dates back to the 18th century, when British colonists used quinine‑infused tonic mixed with gin as a remedy to help ward off malaria. As the British Empire expanded across Africa, the popularity of gin traveled with it, eventually becoming a beloved part of South Africa’s modern craft‑spirits scene. Later, travel onward along the Garden Route to Knysna, one of the coast’s most picturesque destinations. Enjoy scenic stops along the way to fully appreciate the region’s natural beauty. This evening, your Tour Director will be available with recommendations to help you make the most of your time in this charming waterfront village
Day 6 KNYSNA–TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK RESERVE EXCURSION
Today, explore the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park on a walk through the indigenous coastal forest to the mouth of the Storms River. Cross the famous suspension bridge for views of the coastline and to see the Storms River Mouth Cave. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit here contributes to Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Project, focusing on monitoring species reproduction and overall count. Return to Knysna for time to explore the waterfront or make a splash with an optional whale-watching cruise off the coast to spy the migration of whales passing through the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean (June - November; January – May departures offer an exciting Eco Marine Cruise to spot dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife that call this stunning area home). Tonight, you may wish to walk to the waterfront for dinner and shopping. (B)
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BreakfastDay 7 KNYSNA–GEORGE–DURBAN–UMHLANGA
This morning, drive to George for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the vibrant and bustling Umhlanga Rocks area for the evening. (B)
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BreakfastDay 8 UMHLANGA–MKUZE
Today, drive to Mkuze in the heart of Zululand. After your included lunch, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the Lebombo mountains for a memorable walk to interact with local Zulu people and learn about their customs and life today in this rural community. Spend 2-nights at the foot of legendary Ghost Mountain (Tshaneni), the site of epic battles and ceremonial burial ground of great Zulu chiefs. (B,L,D)
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DinnerDay 9 MKUZE
This morning, take a game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve, the oldest proclaimed wildlife reserve in all of Africa. The park is home to the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. You also have the chance to see giraffe, zebra, black and white rhino, and much more! After time to rest, embark on an afternoon boat ride on Lake Jozini. During the cruise, you are likely to spot hippo, Nile crocodile, elephant, and a variety of bird life. (B,L,D)
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 10 MKUZE–MHLAMBANYATSI, ESWATINI
Today, drive to eSwatini, formally known as the Kingdom of Eswatini, the smallest landlocked country in the Southern hemisphere. Stop at a local Swaziland market to view cultural arts and crafts. Continue through the last traditional kingdom of the proud and welcoming Swazi people. Tonight, stay in the beautiful countryside where you will enjoy dinner offering a menu of fresh cultural and international dishes. (B,D)
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Breakfast DinnerDay 11 ESWATINI–GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
Depart eSwatini, visiting a unique glass factory where skilled glass blowers use recycled glass to create stemware, animal figures, and more. Then, head north for the Greater Kruger area visiting a traditional Swazi village en-route. Wander through the village with its many huts, each allocated for special social functions. Interact with the villagers as they go about their daily activities, experience folk songs and dance performances – maybe even join in the festivities. Continue towards Kruger National Park where South African hospitality reigns with leisure time at the lodge. Gaze from your balcony at the wildlife-rich gardens, relax at one of the pools or day spa, and select from delightful dining choices. As part of Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project, your visit contributes to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund, aimed at recovering the lion population in Africa after more than half have been lost over the past 25 years. This is one example of our commitment to supporting the people and places we share with you. (B,L,D)
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 12 GREATER KRUGER AREA
Rise early for coffee and tea before your early morning game drive with an experienced guide. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Spend time at leisure in the middle of the day watching wildlife from your balcony or on a guided nature or birding walk. Perhaps book a spa treatment or simply relax at the pool. Watch for kudu, impala, giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, the elusive wild dog, and more on your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner. (B,L,D)
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 13 GREATER KRUGER AREA–JOHANNESBURG
A leisurely morning before a flight to Johannesburg. Your vacation ends at the airport. Schedule departing flights after 6 pm. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Cape Town | Mossel Bay | Knysna | Umhlanga | Mkuze | Eswatini | Kruger National Park Area |
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Moderate First-Class
Moderate First-Class
