From Cape Town: The great 12-Day Tour to Johannesburg
The Heads, Garden Route
Embark on a 12-day tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa, see the Big 5 on game safari, explore the Garden Route, hiking, boat cruises, wine tasting and much more.
This 12-day guided tour explores South Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, and culture from Cape Town to Johannesburg, suited for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Visit the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas
- Wine tasting at Benguela Cove in Hermanus
- Big 5 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve and Kruger National Park
- Explore the Garden Route and the Knysna Heads
- Discover Nelson Mandela’s birthplace in Mvezo and the Mthatha Museum
Description
Begin in Cape Town and travel to Betty’s Bay to see African penguins, followed by whale watching in Hermanus. Enjoy a wine tasting at Benguela Cove and visit Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa.
Day two includes a visit to Swellendam, a safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, and an overnight stay in Mossel Bay. Continue along the Garden Route to Wilderness and the Knysna Heads, with a sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon and accommodation in Knysna.
On day four, hike in Robberg Nature Reserve and relax on Plettenberg Bay’s beaches. Day five offers an optional bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest, followed by a tour of Port Elizabeth.
The journey continues to Port Alfred and East London, ending with an overnight stay in East London. Explore Mvezo, Nelson Mandela’s birthplace, and visit the Mthatha Museum while staying in Mthatha.
Day eight features the Mandela Capture Site and Howick Falls before arriving in Durban. After a city tour on day nine, enjoy a hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary in iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Days ten and eleven focus on Mpumalanga with a full-day safari in Kruger National Park to see the Big 5 and visits to Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Berlin Falls.
The tour concludes on day twelve with travel through Mpumalanga and arrival in Johannesburg. Accommodation includes 11 nights with bed and breakfast.
Includes
- 12 days and 11 nights accommodation at hotels and lodges
- Bed and breakfast
- Expert guide
- Safari experiences at Kruger National Park and Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Wine tasting
- Cultural visits
- Nature hikes at Robberg Nature Reserve
- Wildlife viewing
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise at St Lucia Estuary in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
- Durban city tour
- Pickups in Cape Town and drop-off in Johannesburg
Excludes
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge
- Sunset boat cruise at Knysna Lagoon
Important Information
- Check weather conditions and dress appropriately
- Wear suitable shoes for hiking
- Prepare for early starts
- Respect local customs and wildlife
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, book in advance, bring comfortable walking shoes, and pack for changing weather conditions.
