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10-Day Cultural Cape Town, Johannesburg & Kruger on a Budget

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Overview

This ten-day tour through Cape Town, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park is the best way to experience South African culture.

You'll start off by seeing what Cape Town has to offer and spend the first few days exploring this wonderful city before going to Johannesburg where you will hear some stories around a fire and visit a cultural village.

You'll then continue this South African getaway to the renowned Kruger National Park to spot the Big 5 on some wildlife viewing experiences.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cape Town!

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Welcome to Cape Town!

You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Your shuttle driver will meet you and other fellow travellers at the arrivals hall after you have collected your baggage and will have your name on a signboard, so keep your eyes peeled. Cape Town offers a diversity of cultures, cuisines, activities and landscapes, you'll have the afternoon and evening free to explore the city and head out for dinner at one of the recommended restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cape TownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

Day 2

Explore Cape Town & African Dinner Experience

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Explore Cape Town & African Dinner Experience

Today, your local guide will meet you for a Historic Walking Tour which showcases the colonialism, drama and harmony of this city. In the afternoon, you'll board the distinctive red open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Then, you can either take the cable car up and explore Table Mountain. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to the famous Robben Island. In the evening, you cannot help but be swept up in the excitement of African stories told through live entertainment at the GOLD Restaurant.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain Excursion

    Robben IslandOptional Activity

    Table MountainOptional Activity

    African Dinner Experience at GOLD Restaurant

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

Day 3

Bo-Kaap, District Six & Langa Township Tour then Robben Island Tour

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Bo-Kaap, District Six & Langa Township Tour then Robben Island Tour

Today, you'll head to the colourful community of Bo-Kaap. Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, this picturesque corner of Cape Town well-known for its vast collection of colourful houses and cobblestone streets. You'll then continue to District Six to visit the living museum which depicts memories of the suffering the community entailed during the Apartheid. After visiting the Sthebe Arts and Cultural Centre in the Langa Township, you'll head to the V&A Waterfront for your trip to Robben Island.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bo-Kaap, District Six and Langa Township Tour

    Robben Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

Day 4

Cape Winelands Tour

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Cape Winelands Tour

You'll start the morning with a pick up from a local guide for an elegant but relaxed tour through the Cape Winelands. The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries. You'll visit any of the three regions of the Cape Winelands, either Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl. The day will be spent eating mouthwatering foods and treats and drinking some of the best bubbles and wines that South Africa has to offer.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cape Winelands Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

    Western Cape

Day 5

Fly to Johannesburg, Travel to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers & Storytelling Dinner

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Fly to Johannesburg, Travel to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers & Storytelling Dinner

Today, you'll say goodbye to Cape Town as you head to the airport after breakfast to catch a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you'll be collected and taken to one of the few Black-owned backpackers in South Africa. In the evening, you'll enjoy a traditional dinner, storytelling and live entertainment around the fire and under the starry African skies. Soweto is a living museum and these storytelling evenings offers a unique opportunity to listen in to real-life stories.

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    Accommodation

    Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Storytelling Dinner at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport

    Plane from Cape Town International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport

    Private Driver from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cape Town

    Soweto

Day 6

Lesedi Cultural Village Tour

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Lesedi Cultural Village Tour

Today you will learn more about the African tradition and the different tribes within South Africa. Lesedi Cultural Village is located in the heart of the African bushveld and rocky hills. It presents an enthralling opportunity to experience the mystical cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, and visit five traditional homesteads, each inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes who live according to tribal folklore and traditions of their ancestors.

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    Accommodation

    Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lesedi Cultural Village Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lebo's Soweto Backpackers to Lesedi Local Municipality

    Private Driver from Lesedi Local Municipality to Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Soweto

    Gauteng

Day 7

Travel to Kruger National Park

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Travel to Kruger National Park

Today, you'll leave Johannesburg and you'll have two options: fly or drive. Driving to Kruger will take around six hours and flying around the same but spread between a plane journey and private transfers. If you decide to fly, you'll be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight. At the other end, you'll be collected by your driver at Hoedspruit airport and taken to your safari lodge. In the evening, you'll head out on a Big 5 game safari drive!

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    Accommodation

    Tremisana Safari Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Big 5 Sunset Game Drive

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lebo's Soweto Backpackers to Tremisana Safari LodgeOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Lebo's Soweto Backpackers to JNB airport

    Plane from JNB airport to Hoedspruit AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Hoedspruit Airport to Tremisana Safari Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Soweto

    Hoedspruit

    Limpopo

Day 8

Full Day to Explore Kruger National Park

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Full Day to Explore Kruger National Park

After breakfast, you will have the chance to spend a full day exploring the park. Boarding the custom-built open-sided game drive vehicle, the absence of windows and elevated position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. The Orpen/Satara region has the greatest concentration of animals in the whole of Kruger Park, and this is where you are heading. In the evening, you'll head back to your lodge for a traditional African bush dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Tremisana Safari Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Full Day in Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hoedspruit

    Limpopo

Day 9

Bush Walk with Armed Ranger, Relaxing Time & Big 5 Sunset Game Drive

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Bush Walk with Armed Ranger, Relaxing Time & Big 5 Sunset Game Drive

At sunrise, you'll set off on an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life on a four-hour walk in the wild. Your experienced field guides will lead you through the bush at a pace you can handle in search of the Big Five. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you are close enough to take a decent photo will remain with you forever. You'll have brunch and lunch relaxing by the pool at the lodge before heading out on another Big 5 sunset safari drive.

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    Accommodation

    Tremisana Safari Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bush Walk with an Armed Ranger

    Big 5 Sunset Game Drive

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hoedspruit

    Limpopo

Day 10

Journey to Johannesburg via Blyde River Canyon & The Three Rondawels

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Journey to Johannesburg via Blyde River Canyon & The Three Rondawels

Early in the morning, you'll have the option to head out on a sunrise drive. After a hearty breakfast, there is an opportunity to purchase some memorabilia from the shop and take your last photos of the lush luxuriant gardens at Tremisana. You'll then drive to the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondawels on the way to Johannesburg airport, signaling the end of your South African getaway.

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    Activities

    Blyde River Canyon

    Three Rondavels

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tremisana Safari Lodge to Johannesburg

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hoedspruit

    Mpumalanga

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 14 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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