Safari itinerary · Kruger National Park

7-Day Iconic Kruger & Cape Town

Experience the best of South Africa with this perfect combination of a Big 5 safari in the Kruger National Park and the vibrant "Mother City" of Cape Town. Spend 3 nights on safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park, home to a larger diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in Africa followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, often voted the most beautiful city in the world. This 7-day tour is the ideal option for explorers looking to experience the best of what South Africa has to offer.

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From R 55 540 per person

7-Day Iconic Kruger & Cape Town
Duration7 days
Your stayImbali Safari Lodge + The Cape Milner
From, per personR 55 540
Flights & transfersIncluded

The journey

About this itinerary.

Experience the best of South Africa with this perfect combination of a Big 5 safari in the Kruger National Park and the vibrant "Mother City" of Cape Town. Spend 3 nights on safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park, home to a larger diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in Africa followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, often voted the most beautiful city in the world. This 7-day tour is the ideal option for explorers looking to experience the best of what South Africa has to offer.

Where you'll travel: Kruger National Park Cape Town

Itinerary

Day 01

Kruger Big 5 Safari

Today you depart from Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport to Hoedspruit Airport. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Imbali Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park for check-in.

Guests will experience absolute privacy within their luxury elevated tented suites, set on the banks of the N’waswitsontso River or the savannah grasslands. Each suite has picture windows and spacious timber decks from which visitors can enjoy the riverine forest positioning. Private plunge pools are suspended upon the extended teak decks, positioned to enjoy the breathtaking views.

In the late afternoon, you will head out with your guide and tracker for an afternoon game drive through the reserve in search of wildlife including the Big 5. Savor the rich smells of the bush, hear the shrill calls of the Magpie Shrike, and see the wind blowing through the feather grass dotting the savannah plains. Arrive back at the lodge in time to freshen up before enjoying a sumptuous dinner.

Kruger Big 5 Safari

Days 02–03

Big Five Paradise at Imbali

Activities at Imbali Safari Lodge include traditional morning and afternoon safaris and bush picnics. An early morning wake-up call starts the day, followed by a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee before setting off on a morning game drive. The softer light makes for incredible photographs.

Guests will enjoy some of Kruger’s most spectacular landscapes and a variety of wildlife, birdlife, and plant life within the Mluwati Concession, ensuring that each safari experience is unique.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, after which you will have time to relax by the pool or enjoy views of the Nwaswitsontso River from your private deck. Spa treatments are available on request; these may be taken at the poolside area or on a secluded deck of your suite.

Later in the afternoon, you will head out on your afternoon game drive, which may continue beyond dusk, and return to the lodge to enjoy dinner and some reminiscing about the day’s sightings.

Big Five Paradise at Imbali

Days 04–06

Cape Town Leisure

After one final game drive and a warming breakfast, you bid farewell to the African bush as you transfer back to the airport in time to catch your flight to Cape Town.

A friendly greeting and a private transfer from Cape Town International Airport to The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel start this leg of your tour. The Cape Milner is modern, boutique-style living in a secluded, yet convenient location. An eclectic mix of contemporary boutique and old-world charm ensures rest and recuperation in a space designed to offer complete comfort and relaxation.

During your time in Cape Town, you will discover the city's beauty. With three days in store, there is time to explore the city as well as head further afield. South of Cape Town lies Simon’s Town and its famous penguin colony, as well as Cape Point at the end of the peninsula, located in a nature reserve of great scenic beauty and wild animals. Ask us about day tours in Cape Town or speak to the hotel concierge when you are there.

Cape Town Leisure

Day 07

Depart Cape Town

After a sumptuous breakfast, you gather your belongings and bid farewell to Cape Town as you transfer back to Cape Town International Airport for your scheduled flight home.

Depart Cape Town

The complete package

Everything included.

Stay

Imbali Safari Lodge

  • 3 Nights in 5-star in Kruger National Park
  • All meals and local brand beverages

The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel

  • 3 Nights in 4-star in Cape Town
  • Daily Breakfast
  • All transfers between accommodation and the airport

Experiences

Imbali Safari Lodge

  • 2 Game drives daily

Travel

  • Flight from OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 30 Nov 2026

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Green season

1 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

R 55 540

per person

International flights excluded

Peak / migration

1 Sept 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

R 58 700

per person

International flights excluded

The rate is for the complete package, per person sharing. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your specialist.

Your specialist for this itinerary

Zene Devine

Zene Devine

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows 7-Day Iconic Kruger & Cape Town backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Jolene WelshKeith Kudzai Chideme

With Jolene and Keith across the team.

"Sara was absolutely amazing to work with. She created five different itinerary options for us to choose from based on the criteria and budget I provided for our family trip to Kruger National Park. What I appreciated most was how willing she was to connect over WhatsApp to really understand what we were looking for. After our call, she worked incredibly fast and sent all the options the very next day. Every itinerary included exactly what we asked for and stayed within our budget. Her service, attention to detail, and genuine care made the entire process stress-free. I honestly didn’t even know where to start planning this trip, so her help was enormous. Thanks to Sara, not only did we find the perfect safari package, but we also booked our flights as well. Thank you, Sara, for the excellent service and support — we truly appreciate everything you did for us!"
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