From CapeTown: 12-Day Tour to Johannesburg with acommodation
The Heads, Garden Route
Embark on a 12-day tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Explore the Garden Route, Robberg Nature Reserve, Mandela Capture Site, Durban City, Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, Kruger National Park and more
12-Day South Africa Tour: Cape Town to Johannesburg with Wildlife, Culture, and Adventure
This 12-day guided tour travels from Cape Town to Johannesburg, combining wildlife safaris, coastal highlights, cultural sites, and outdoor activities, suitable for nature and history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Observe African penguins at Betty's Bay and whale watch in Hermanus
- Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate and visit Cape Agulhas
- Game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve and Kruger National Park
- Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve and sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon
- Explore the Mandela Capture Site, Howick Falls, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park boat cruise
Description
Begin your journey in Cape Town and head east to Betty’s Bay to see African penguins, then continue to Hermanus for whale watching. Enjoy a wine tasting at Benguela Cove followed by an overnight stay at Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost tip.
Day two visits Swellendam and includes a safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, home to Africa’s Big Five, before an overnight in Mossel Bay. Travel along the Garden Route to Wilderness and Knysna, with a sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon and a stay in Knysna.
On day four, hike Robberg Nature Reserve and relax on Plettenberg Bay's beaches. Day five offers an optional bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge (own expense) and a tour of Port Elizabeth. Continue along the coast through Port Alfred and East London, with an overnight in East London.
Explore the Wild Coast region including Nelson Mandela’s birthplace in Mvezo and the Mthatha Museum, staying overnight in Mthatha. Day eight features the Mandela Capture Site, Howick Falls, and arrival in Durban. Day nine includes a Durban city tour and a boat cruise in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park to see hippos and crocodiles.
Days 10 and 11 focus on Mpumalanga with a full-day safari in Kruger National Park and visits to Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Berlin Falls. The tour ends with travel to Johannesburg on day twelve.
Includes
- 11 nights hotel and lodge accommodation with bed and breakfast
- African penguin viewing at Betty's Bay
- Whale watching in Hermanus
- Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
- Tour of Cape Agulhas
- Game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Full-day game safari in Kruger National Park
- Visit to Mthatha Museum
- Tour of Nelson Mandela Capture Site
- Visit Howick Falls
- Durban city tour
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Pick-up in Cape Town and drop-off in Johannesburg
Excludes
- Lunch and dinner
- Bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge
- Sunset boat cruise in Knysna Lagoon
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Check weather conditions before departure
- Bring sunscreen and stay hydrated
- Respect wildlife and follow guide instructions
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For booking, bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is during South Africa’s spring and autumn months for optimal wildlife sightings and moderate weather.
