Solo Travel: Spectacular South Africa
Mountain views, city strolls, and game-spotting drives!
Spend a glorious solo adventure vacation touring South Africa! Take in the endless greenery, wildlife, and stunning scenery over 7 nights. You’ll get to gaze out at the Cape from the flat peak of Table Mountain! Sip delicious locally-brewed wine on a tour of the Winelands. You’ll have time to tour, as well as time to explore this vibrant city as you please!
Next, you’ll take a flight to Kruger National Park! You’ll stay on a game reserve where you can enjoy daily game drives! Keep an eye out for South Africa’s diverse wildlife, from lions to rhinos to cheetahs. Fall in love with this wildlife haven as you relax and enjoy your stay!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- All airport transfers
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Commodore Hotel, or similar
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (full-day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
- One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
- 3 nights in the Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) at the Waterbuck Lodge , or similar
- Lunch and dinner daily while at the Jackalberry Lodge
- Twice-daily safari drives while at the Jackalberry Lodge
- One-way economy class flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Snap some pictures as you trek to the top of Table Mountain! You can see for miles and learn all about Cape Town.
Sip your way through a wine tour! Explore the Paarl Wine Region, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek, three unique sites rich with history.
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After your visit to Cape Town, fly to Kruger National Park! Spend three nights on a safari adventure of your dreams.
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Keep an eye out for wild game animals - you can see giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, and more!
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Go on one of two daily game drives, relax at your glamourous nature lodge, and soak in the fresh air and sunshine in this South African animal haven!
Explore the natural beauty of South Africa with this 7-night solo vacation! Your journey begins in Cape Town, where you’ll tour the city. Stroll along the harbor and snap incredible pictures of the surrounding mountains! Tour Cape Peninsula, a gorgeous natural peninsula surrounded by blue water. You’ll even get to go for a tour of the Winelands, where you can seek the best glass of wine in South Africa!
Next, you’ll hop on a quick flight to Kruger National Park! Each day you’ll embark on exciting nature-watching tours. You’ll see tons of native animals, from lions, white rhinos, hornbills, and much more! Keep an eye out for the Big Five game animals! Enjoy leisure time and daily game drives for three luxurious days!
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Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- All airport transfers
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Commodore Hotel, or similar
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (full-day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
- One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
- 3 nights in the Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) at the Waterbuck Lodge , or similar
- Lunch and dinner daily while at the Jackalberry Lodge
- Twice-daily safari drives while at the Jackalberry Lodge
- One-way economy class flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Breakfast daily
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Snap some pictures as you trek to the top of Table Mountain! You can see for miles and learn all about Cape Town.
Sip your way through a wine tour! Explore the Paarl Wine Region, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek, three unique sites rich with history.
-
After your visit to Cape Town, fly to Kruger National Park! Spend three nights on a safari adventure of your dreams.
-
Keep an eye out for wild game animals - you can see giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, and more!
-
Go on one of two daily game drives, relax at your glamourous nature lodge, and soak in the fresh air and sunshine in this South African animal haven!
Explore the natural beauty of South Africa with this 7-night solo vacation! Your journey begins in Cape Town, where you’ll tour the city. Stroll along the harbor and snap incredible pictures of the surrounding mountains! Tour Cape Peninsula, a gorgeous natural peninsula surrounded by blue water. You’ll even get to go for a tour of the Winelands, where you can seek the best glass of wine in South Africa!
Next, you’ll hop on a quick flight to Kruger National Park! Each day you’ll embark on exciting nature-watching tours. You’ll see tons of native animals, from lions, white rhinos, hornbills, and much more! Keep an eye out for the Big Five game animals! Enjoy leisure time and daily game drives for three luxurious days!
Helpful links for travel to South Africa:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Cape Town!
Touch down in the jewel of South Africa: Cape Town. With everything from stunning views, amazing tours, and a thriving nightlife, this city is stocked with the best any city can offer.
Transfer to Cape Town hotel
Check-in - Commodore Hotel
Sit in the center of five stars in this stylish hotel that offers top tier service and a decadent atmosphere to unwind in. Experience the Mother City with the Commodore Hotel as your home base. Offering massages, beauty services in their full-service spa, and an outdoor pool, there are plenty of ways to relax when you're not sitting at the bar, either inside or by the pool.
Dine in at the Commodore's restaurant, enjoy tours through Cape Town, and find adventure in a city that had everything from harbor excitement to spectacular views from Table Mountain.
Day 2. Cape Town
After breakfast you will be met by your local English speaking driver-guide for your full-day scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula. Some highlights include Cape Point, Chapman's Peak and Boulders Beach which allows visitors the opportunity to experience the variety of landscapes and scenery Cape Town has to offer. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, having seen some of the best the Cape has to offer.
Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
Day 3. Cape Town
After breakfast, you will depart the hotel for your full-day Winelands tour. Some highlights include the Paarl Wine Region, Franschhoek Valley and the town of Stellenbosch. Enjoy a brief city tour of Paarl before you make your way to Franschhoek, with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990. This little village nestled among the mountains can easily be mistaken for a little Switzerland. The tour continues to the university town of Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village here.
Winelands Tour (Full-Day)
Tour through South Africa's Winelands by starting with a brief tour of Paarl, home to wine producers such as Laborie, Nederburg, Fairview, KWV, Plaisir de Merle, and more. Work your way through to Franschhoek, a cozy little town home to some of the country's top restaurants and where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990: Groot Drakenstein Prison.
Continue on to Stellenbosch where student life, oak-lined avenues, cuisine to delight any foodie, and architecture blend together harmoniously to create an atmosphere rich in art galleries, chic eateries, and charming boutiques.
Day 4. Cape Town
After breakfast you will be met to depart on your half-day City and Table Mountain tour. Take a trip up the legendary Table Mountain for spectacular views; the guide will point out the highlights of one of the world's most famous views and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Afterward, enjoy a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens.
Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)
Take a trip up one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature: the legendary Table Mountain. Accompanied by a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens, this tour was designed with the nature-lover in mind.
As you walk through the gardens, you'll find yourself surrounded with stunning buildings and museums, such as St. Georges Cathedral, the National Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum, the Salve Museum, and more!
Day 5. Cape Town - Kruger National Park
Rise early and grab breakfast before flying to Hoedspruit Airport, then transferring to Thornybush Game Reserve in Kruger National Park. Check into the Jackalberry Lodge on this private game drive and look forward to spotting the Big Five of the African safari animals. With game drives twice a day and activities around the lodge, there is plenty to keep you entertained, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily.
Transfer to Cape Town airport (CPT)
Fly to Hoedspruit!
Transfer to Kruger National Park lodge
Check-in - Waterbuck Lodge
Waterbuck Lodge is a 5-star South African safari destination that's famous for its magnetic waterhole, featuring various wildlife species. Guests can enjoy serene lounging, cozying up to the fireplace, and taking a dip in the tranquil swimming pool, along with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives.
Other activities include bush walks, hot air balloon experiences, and indulging in the bar and restaurant. The lodge also boasts a deck overlooking the waterhole for guests to admire the wildlife.
The lodge's 4 suites offer a blend of luxurious comfort and authentic African style, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Each room features a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, with bathtubs that provide an amazing view of the untamed bush outside. Additionally, the suites have a view of either the dam or the waterhole. Amenities include air-conditioning, a minibar, a safe, hairdryer, coffee maker, and an outside shower.
Day 6. Kruger National Park
You can embark on early morning and late afternoon safaris and spend your days searching for animals in the reserve, relax at the lodge, or a combination of both. Look for lions, elephants, giraffe, and more among the African bush.
Day 7. Kruger National Park
You can finish up your last full day at the lodge on safari, swim in the pool, or lounge while looking out over the water, with the possibility of spotting animals in the distance. With two safaris a day, you have the flexibility to do more than one.
Day 8. Depart Kruger National Park!
Rise early for breakfast and a final safari excursion. Pack your things, pick up a souvenir and make sure you have all your photos taken, as you will be transferred to the Hoedspruit Airport to begin your trip home.
Transfer to Hoedspruit airport (HDS)
Fly to Johannesburg airport (JNB)
Fly home!
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