Cape, coast and Kruger

Things to do in South Africa

South Africa carries the widest range in the region, from Cape Town and the Winelands to the Garden Route and big-five safaris in the Kruger and its private reserves.

Travellers usually combine a Cape leg with a safari leg, adding the Garden Route, the Panorama Route or the Drakensberg depending on how long they have.

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Starting from $3125.00
Cape Town and Table Mountain Winelands and the Garden Route Kruger and private reserves Panorama Route and Blyde River

Why travelers book this destination

South Africa carries the widest range in the region, from Cape Town and the Winelands to the Garden Route and big-five safaris in the Kruger and its private reserves.

Travellers usually combine a Cape leg with a safari leg, adding the Garden Route, the Panorama Route or the Drakensberg depending on how long they have.

Planning notes

Cape is summer-best, Kruger is winter-best
Malaria-free reserves available for families
Good value against the rest of the region

South Africa

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Kruger 3-Day Safari
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Kruger 3-Day Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights. Kruger National Park, southern sector, Sabie and Crocodile river regions.

★ 0.0 3 Days / 2 Nights
$3125.00
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6 Days / 5 Nights Kruger & the Panorama Route
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6 Days / 5 Nights Kruger & the Panorama Route

Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Graskop, Kruger National Park south…

★ 0.0 6 Days / 5 Nights
$3250.00
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Zimbabwe & South Africa, Falls, Hwange & Kruger: 10 Days
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Zimbabwe & South Africa, Falls, Hwange & Kruger: 10 Days

10 Days / 9 Nights. Victoria Falls, Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Hwange National Park, Panorama Route, Bl…

★ 0.0 10 Days / 9 Nights
$14375.00
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Southern & East Africa Grand Combination: 22 Days
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Southern & East Africa Grand Combination: 22 Days

22 Days / 21 Nights. Cape Town, Winelands, Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe, Okavango Delta, Masai Mara, Serenge…

★ 0.0 22 Days / 21 Nights
$37200.00
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South Africa Ultimate: Luxury Rail, Private Reserve & Cape - 16 Days
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South Africa Ultimate: Luxury Rail, Private Reserve & Cape - 16 Days

16 Days / 15 Nights. Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Winelands, luxury rail Cape Town–Pretoria, Sabi Sand or Madik…

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$23700.00
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Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango & Cape Town: 12 Days
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Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango & Cape Town: 12 Days

12 Days / 11 Nights. Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta water and land, Cape Town, Cape Peni…

★ 0.0 12 Days / 11 Nights
$20100.00
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Southern Africa Classic, Cape Town, Kruger, Falls & Chobe: 13 Days
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Southern Africa Classic, Cape Town, Kruger, Falls & Chobe: 13 Days

13 Days / 12 Nights. Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Winelands, Panorama Route, Kruger National Park, Victoria Fal…

★ 0.0 13 Days / 12 Nights
$21775.00
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Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe & Cape Town: 9 Days
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Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe & Cape Town: 9 Days

9 Days / 8 Nights. Victoria Falls, Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park…

★ 0.0 9 Days / 8 Nights
$15075.00
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Frequently asked questions

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Victoria Falls has a hospital and several clinics on both sides. For serious emergencies, evacuation to Harare or Johannesburg may be necessary. Travel insurance with medical evacuation is strongly recommended.

Major airlines include: South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Airlink, Fastjet, and British Airways (via Johannesburg). Connections are available from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and other hubs.

Options: Direct flight (1.5 hours, $150-$300), overnight train (24 hours, $50-$150), or bus (15+ hours, $40-$80). Flying is most convenient. Self-drive takes 12+ hours and requires border crossings.

Direct flights take 3.5 hours (around $200-$400). Alternatively, fly via Johannesburg (4+ hours total). Self-drive is 2000+ km and takes 2-3 days with border crossings.

Yes, popular combinations include: Victoria Falls + Chobe National Park (Botswana), Victoria Falls + Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe), or Victoria Falls + Kruger Park (South Africa). Package tours typically last 5-10 days.
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