6 Day Magical Kruger Park & Cape Town Safari

Overview

Your first three days are spent at the luxurious Tintswalo Safari Lodge, situated in the pristine 23,000-hectare Manyeleti Game Reserve. Sharing an unfenced boundary with the renowned Kruger National Park, Tintswalo offers exceptional game viewing opportunities. You can explore the African bush on foot or enjoy open vehicle game drives. All safari lodges in the Manyeleti Game Reserve are privately owned and operate on a concession basis. With only seven lodges and over 200 kilometers of gravel roads, you can enjoy this game reserve almost exclusively.

Following an exhilarating safari experience, you travel to the beautiful city of Cape Town. Here, you will spend the next three days at the award-winning Tintswalo Atlantic lodge, a hidden gem nestled at the base of the ocean-facing Table Mountain National Park. Cape Town offers a diverse cultural experience, several historical attractions, fascinating museums, pristine beaches, magnificent mountains, and picturesque vineyards.

This 6-day tour is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking to experience the best of what South Africa has to offer.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 3: Manyeleti Game Reserve

Begin your journey from Johannesburg with a scheduled flight from OR Tambo International Airport to the Manyeleti Game Reserve. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your lodge for check-in. Later this afternoon, your safari adventure begins as you venture out into the bushveld for your first game drive. Boasting one of the lowest vehicle densities in the Greater Kruger, you can expect an uninterrupted game viewing experience in an untouched African wilderness. Game drives average 3-4 hours, with a stop en route to stretch the legs and enjoy a refreshment while watching the sunset.

The next two days will be spent enjoying early morning and late afternoon game drives led by some of the best rangers in the industry, accompanied by local trackers from the native Shangaan communities. As there are no fences between the national park and the private game reserves, wildlife can roam freely. Manyeleti is prime “Big Five” territory, offering exceptional opportunities for viewing the elusive leopard. The reserve hosts more than 300 bird species and is home to lions, rhinos, buffalo, and elephants, which are spotted regularly. Manyeleti is a great safari destination for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and bird watchers alike.

Accommodation: Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Day 4 - 5: Cape Town

After one last morning game drive and a scrumptious breakfast, you will transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg. Here, you will connect with your scheduled flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. You are in an ideal location to enjoy the finest that the Western Cape has to offer. Situated a short drive from the Mother City, experience the diversity of Cape Town’s eclectic culture, as well as the scenic beauty and quietude of the Table Mountain National Park, where Tintswalo Atlantic resides. Cape Town offers a variety of attractions and tours, so please consult with one of our travel experts about the different options.

Tintswalo Atlantic is also perfect for well-deserved downtime after your Kruger Safari. A heated pool and poolside service make for a marvelous afternoon of leisure and sunshine. On cooler days, bring a book into the lodge lounge and enjoy hours in front of a crackling fireplace.

Accommodation: Tintswalo Atlantic

Day 6: Depart Cape Town

Enjoy the breathtaking views one last time during breakfast before gathering your belongings and bidding farewell to the paradise you have called home for the last three days. You will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight back home. You may leave South Africa with a heavy heart, but the experiences you have had will remain etched in your memory for a lifetime.