11 Day Cape Town, Garden Route & Kruger Explorer

DAY 1 (Tuesday): PACKAGE START/ARRIVAL IN CAPE TOWN (Unguided free day)
AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN
Today is the first day of your package and we start with your arrival in Cape Town, affectionately known as the ‘Mother City’. Your driver will collect you from the Airport (included) and take your through to your accommodation. If you are already in Cape Town and will not require an airport pickup, your driver can pick you up and take you to your first night's accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day you have some ‘free time’ where you have the choice of going on any one of the MANY amazing advetures we offer and can book for you in advance. From Quad Biking, Ziplining, Paraglinding, Cruises and many more, OR you can spend the rest of your day at your own leisure and go sightseeing, visiting the local markets or just lazing at the beach or your accommodation.

On unguided free days all transport to and from activities you have booked will be for your own account should transport not be included in the activity price. Your arrival time in Cape Town will determine which activities can be done.

Route & Travel time:Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town City Centre ± 22 km (± 30 min)
Accommodation: Ashanti Lodge Gardens (or similar)

DAY 2 (Wednesday): CAPE POINT/CAPE PENINSULA TOUR (Guided scheduled group tour)
Today you join the full day Cape Point/Cape Peninsula tour.

Experience the absolute best of the Cape Peninsula on a tour packed with breathtaking scenery, history, and wildlife.

Your adventure begins with a leisurely stroll through Bo-Kaap, immersing you in the culture and brightly colored houses of this historic neighborhood. We then sweep along the stunning coastline, passing through the exclusive seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay before taking a scenic photo stop.

The journey continues onto one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads: Chapman's Peak Drive. This leads us to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (included), where you'll hike for about 40 minutes from the legendary Cape of Good Hope (the southwestern-most tip of Africa!) up to the iconic Cape Point Lighthouse.

Next, we head north to the famous Boulders Beach Penguin Colony to watch the comical African Penguins waddle and roam from the viewing boardwalk (an optional ticket allows for an even closer view - own expense). After working up an appetite, we'll stop for lunch in one of the charming coastal towns (own expense).

The final leg of the tour takes us past the Shark Spotter lookout, a vital service for local surfers, and into the Constantia Valley. Here, we finish the day with a relaxing experience at Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine estate outside of Europe. Enjoy a delightful wine tasting (own expense) in beautiful surroundings as you learn about the Cape's rich agricultural history.

Route & Travel time: ± 8-9 hrs (full day tour)
Accommodation: Ashanti Lodge Gardens (or similar)

DAY 3 (Thursday): CAPE TOWN (Unguided free day)
Today you have a unguided free day where you have the choice of going on one of the MANY amazing advetures we offer and can book for you in advance; OR you can spend your day at your own leisure and go sightseeing, visiting the local markets or just lazing at the beach.

On unguided free days all transport to and from activities you have booked will be for your own account should transport not be included in the activity price.

Some of our adventures/tours you can book for this day include:

• Atlantis Dunes - Quad Biking / Sandboarding / Sandboard & Quad Bike Combo
• Tandem Skydiving
• Tandem Paragliding
• Table Mountain Abseiling
• Private Table Mountain Hike
• Table Mountain Scootour
• Ziplining
• Horse Riding
• Coastal Cruise / Sunset Cruises / Ocean Safari
• Sea Kayking Penguins Trip
• Shark Cage Diving
• Wine Tasting Tour

By booking one of our packages, you qualify for discounts on any of these unguided free day activities/tours that we offer. For more information on any of these, please contact us.

Accommodation: Ashanti Lodge Gardens (or similar)

DAY 4 (Friday): 3 DAY GARDEN ROUTE TOUR (Guided scheduled group tour)
CAPE TOWN TO SEDGEFIELD > OVERBERG & GARDEN ROUTE REGION
For the next 3 days you will embark on rip-roaring adventure from Cape Town that takes you along the scenic Garden Route.

We leave the mother city behind and head east along the N2 past Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa to a Private Game Reserve on the edge of the Garden Route. Here we go on a game drive (included) where we search for lions, cheetah, hippo, elephants, buffalo and many more wild animals.

After lunch you have the option to either (own expense):

1) Experience a guided fun forest and bush quad bike ride, twisting through trees and around bends, OR

2) Discover the natural beauty of Kaaimans by enjoying a kayak trip and visit a waterfall.

Next we carry on our way to the small coastal town of Sedgefield, renowned for its diverse and picturesque landscapes, where we will spend the night. The town is surrounded by lush forests, serene lakes, and pristine beaches.

Route & Travel time: Cape Town to Sedgefield ± 480 km (± 6 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner

DAY 5 (Saturday): 3 DAY GARDEN ROUTE TOUR continue
GARDEN ROUTE REGION, KNYSNA, TSITSIKAMMA
We begin our day with a visit to a popular local farmers and craft market in the village. We then make our way to a sanctuary for orphaned elephants where you have the option to learn about these gentle giants and go on an optional Elephant viewing activity (own expense) OR you can choose to visit a Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary (own expense) where rescued monkeys roam free in a large jungle area.

For our next stop, prepare yourself for the ultimate rush, where you have the opportunity to experience a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled 216-meter plunge off Africa’s highest bridge, the legendary Bloukrans Bungy - World’s highest commercial bridge bungy jump (own expense).

If the bungy is not quite for you but you are still looking for a unique experience and trill, then try the SkyWalk Tour (own expense) offering breathtaking views, with a bit of adrenaline still, and a front-row seat to watch the bungy jumpers in action.

After the trill of a lifetime and with your feet back on solid ground, we head back to Sedgefield where (if time allowed) you can spend some time at Myoli beach before heading back to our accommodation for the evening where we carry on with the festivities.

Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Storms River to Sedgefield ± 220km (± 3 hrs)
Accommodation: Cape to Addo Backpacker House/Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 6 (Sunday): 3 DAY GARDEN ROUTE TOUR end
SEDGEFIELD TO CAPE TOWN > KLEIN KAROO, OUDTSHOORN, ROUTE 62
This morning we head over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn where we have 2 options to choose from (included):

1 - You can either choose to explore the wonders of the Cango Caves, one of the largest cave systems in the world, OR

2 - You can visit an Endangered Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary, home to many local and exotic endangered species, OR

3 - Fisit an Ostrich Show Farm for an informative tour & a chance to see chicks in season.

After lunch we begin our journey back to Cape Town along the spectacular Route 62.

Route & Travel time: Sedgefield to Cape Town ± 600 km (± 7 hrs)
Accommodation: Brown Sugar Backpackers Lodge/Afrique Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast

Note that the next day (day 7) you are departing on a 4 days ‘Kruger’ trip and you have to be in Johannesburg for this departure. You will therefore have to book a flight (own expense) from Cape Town to Johannesburg for THIS evening of day 6.

Your flight has to be an evening departure that departs from Cape Town any time from 8 PM - no earlier.

Upon return back to Cape Town this evening of day 6, you will be dropped off directly at Cape Town International Airport.

Once you land in Johannesburg (O R Tambo International Airport) a driver will be waiting at the airport to collect you and take you to your accommodation for the night (included).

DAY 7 (Monday): 4 DAY TREMISANA+TREEHOUSE SAFARI (Guided scheduled group tour)
JOHANNESBURG TO TREMISANA > GREATER KRUGER, SUNSET DRIVE/SAFARI
For the next 4 days you will join an epic adventure of the Greate Kruger area and Kruger National Park.

You will be collected in the morning from your accommodation, and our journey takes us through farmlands and into the picturesque Lowveld, heading straight to Tremisana Game Lodge within the Balule Section of the Kruger Park. After checking in, you'll have a brief moment to relax—unwind at the bar, take a swim, or stroll through the tropical gardens.

In the late afternoon, we board an open Land Cruiser for an exciting 4-hour Sunset Drive (included). Your expert guide will point out various animals and birds. Once darkness settles, we use spotlights to search for nocturnal species.

Dinner is an unforgettable Bush BBQ served at our Marula Tree Boma. Following dinner, we continue with the Night Drive (included) before returning to your comfortable, air-conditioned, en-suite thatch-roofed chalets for the night.

Route & Travel time: Johannesburg to Tremisana ± 470 km (± 5-6 hrs)
Accommodation: Tremisana Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 8 (Tuesday): 4 DAY TREMISANA+TREEHOUSE SAFARI continue
GREATER KRUGER > BALULE GAME RESERVE, BUSH WALK, AFTERNOON SAFARI
Start your day at sunrise for an exhilarating immersion into bush life. We drive to a remote section of the Balule Game Reserve for an unforgettable 4-hour Bush Walk (included). Your experienced field guide will lead you through the wilderness. The thrill of tracking Africa's large animals until you are close enough for a perfect photo is a moment you'll cherish forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger.

We return to Tremisana for brunch. A light lunch will be served in the Lapa at approx. 13:30.
Around 15:00, we head out for an afternoon game drive (included). Finally, we transfer you to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge, where your accommodation awaits in fascinating and romantic treehouses.

Route & Travel time: Tremisana Lodge & Balule Reserve ± 23 km (± 20-30 min)
Accommodations: Marc’s Treehouse Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 9 (Wednesday): 4 DAY TREMISANA+TREEHOUSE SAFARI continue
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK > GAME VIEWING 
Today, we drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park aboard a custom-built, open-sided Gameviewer vehicle. This specialized vehicle gives you the perfect opportunity to view wildlife without any intervening glass, allowing you to listen to and smell the bush environment as well. We will make regular stops at picnic sites, rest camps, and places of interest throughout the day.

We focus our game viewing (included) in the Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi regions. These open plains attract massive herds of animals like zebra, giraffe, and various antelope, which in turn draw numerous predators. In fact, this zone is known to have the highest concentration of lions in Africa.

Route & Travel time: Enter Kruger National Park, Orpen Satara region ± 120 km (± 1-2 hrs) 
Accommodations: Marc’s Treehouse Lodge
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 10 (Thursday): 4 DAY TREMISANA+TREEHOUSE SAFARI end
KRUGER TO JOHANNESBURG > BUSH WALK, BLYDE RIVER CANYON
Your final day begins with a tranquil Sunrise Walk (included). Following breakfast, we drive along the spectacular Panorama Route to take in the scenic wonders of the Blyde River Canyon, including a stop at the magnificent Three Rondavels viewpoint. We return to Johannesburg in the late afternoon.

Route & Travel time: Tremisana to Johannesburg ± 510 km (± 6 hrs) 
Accommodations: Brown Sugar Backpackers Lodge/Afrique Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 11 (Friday): PACKAGE END/DEPART JOHANNESBURG (Unguided free day)
JOHANNESBURG TO AIRPORT
Today marks the end of your package. You have some unguided free time (depending on your flight departure time) before you are transferred to the airport (included) for your departure flight, or your next stop in Johannesburg.

Route & Travel time: Jnb accommodation to O R Tambo International Airport ± 20 km (± 30 min)
Meals Included: Breakfast

PACKAGE INCLUDE

• Aiport transfers (day 1, 6 & 11)
  Day 1 Arrival - Recommend arriving as early as possible to make the most of your time in Cpt
  
• 10 nights accommodation & bedding
• Transport in comfortable tour / mini-bus (pick up & drop off, transfers to highlights on guided tours)
• Qualified and registered tour guide on all guided tours
• Meals as specified on itinerary (7x breakfast, 5x dinner)
• Cape of Good Hope / Cape Point entrance (day 2)
• Game Drive at a private game reserve (day 4)
• Cango Caves tour (heritage/adventure) OR Endangered Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary entrance & tour OR Ostrich Farm tour (day 6)
• 4hr sunset drive on Balule Big 5 Reserve & Bush BBQ at Marula Tree Boma (day 7)
• 4hr Big Five bush walk with armed rangers & 2hr afternoon game drive on Balule (day 8)
• Full day in Kruger on open gameviewer (day 9)
• Sunrise walk & scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including a stop at the Three Rondawels (day 10)

PACKAGE EXCLUDE

• All/Any flights
• Personal/Travel Insurance
• Meals not specified on the itinerary
  Not all meals are included so as to give you the option to decide where and what to eat at the meal/rest stops during your tours. Your tour guide will be able to give you suggestions or book tables on your request on route during the guided days of this package combo.
• All optional extra activities/entrances etc.
• All items of a personal nature

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Optional activities are not included but also not compulsory. It can be booked with the tour guide and paid directly to the activity provider on tour.

• Boulders Beach entrance ± R245 pp (day 2)
• Wine Tasting ± R180 pp (day 2)
• Quad Bike ± R500 pp OR Kaaimans Kayaking ± R200 pp (day 4)
• Elephant viewing ± R796 pp OR Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary ± R440 pp (day 5)
• Bloukrans Bungy Jump ± R1690 pp OR Bloukrans bridge SkyWalk tour ± R400 pp (day 5)

± Rates are only an indication and subject to change by season/without prior notice by third party suppliers. Optional activities are subject to availability.

UNGUIDED FREE DAY(S) OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Optional experiences are available on this package on the unguided free day(s) for an additional cost. Please contact the Cape Xtreme team for more information. Below are only a few options to consider. Should you wish to book any of these activities/tours on your unguided free day(s), note that these require prebooking and pay in advance.
Reminder that by booking one of our packages, you qualify for a discount on any of these unguided free day activities/tours.

• Quad Biking (Atlantis Dunes) ± R800 pp
• Sandboarading (Atlantis Dunes) ± R1250 pp (incl. transport/pick up & drops off)
• Sandboard & Quad Bike Combo ± R1950 pp (incl. transport/pick up & drops off)
• Tandem Skydiving ± R4000 pp
• Tandem Paragliding ± R2050 pp
• Abseiling Table Mountain ± R1050 pp
• Scootour Table Mountain ± R990 pp
• Private Table Mountain Hikes - rates based on number of guests/group size; please enquire
• Ziplining ± R950 pp (peak season rate ± R1050 pp over 15Dec-15Jan)
• Shark Cage Dive ± R4355 pp (incl. transport/pick up & drops off)
• Sea Kayaking Penguins Trip ± R690 pp
• Coastal Cruise ± R390 pp / Sunset Cruise ± R700 pp / Ocean Safari ± R580 pp
• Horse Riding ± R1100 pp
• Wine Tasting Tour ± R1980 pp (incl. transport/pick up & drops off)

± Rates are only an indication and subject to change by season/without prior notice by third party suppliers. Optional activities are subject to availability.

MORE INFORMATION / NOTES

• Guided tours included in this package are scheduled group tours.
• Tour departure dates can only be confirmed once the minimum required bookings needed to operate are reached.
• This is a package that combines schduled group tours and unguided free-days. The itinerary order is subject to change without prior notice - may at times run in reverse or in a different order.
• Do not book any flights or pre-/post accommodation until we have emailed you your full booking confirmation (payment/booking receipt is not confirmation).
• Scheduled group tours may need to be suspended if the minimum amount of travellers required to confirm is not reached. You will be informed of any changes a minimum of 5 days prior to the tour date. An alternative tour option, date or a refund can be offered.

Packages & Kruger Tours Cancellation Policy
Please be advised that the cancellation fees / refund % is applicable to the total tour / package price.

• Cancellation 15 days or more prior to start date = 50% refund
  - less 4% in the case of online or POS card transactions
• Cancellation 14-0 days prior to tour start date = 0% refund / Full fee charged

Full terms & conditions here