10 days / 9 nights
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Italian
This 10-day tour of South Africa is the perfect way to experience the country’s rich culture, history, and natural beauty. Start in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From there, travel to Mpumalanga, home to the Kruger National Park, one of the best places in the world to see wildlife. In Mpumalanga, you’ll visit the Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world, and the Kruger National Park, where you’ll go on game drives to see lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, and other animals.
The tour then continues to the Makalali Private Game Reserve, a malaria-free reserve where you’ll have the chance to see even more wildlife in a more intimate setting. In Makalali, you’ll go on game drives, bush walks, and cultural experiences.
This is an unforgettable tour that will take you to some of the most iconic destinations in South Africa.
Arrival in Cape Town and transfer to the hotel. Transfer service included. In the afternoon, an orientation tour of the city on the City Sightseeing Red Bus (the Red Coach) https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/cape-town, and weather permitting, a visit to Table Mountain (officially considered the seventh wonder of the world). A revolving cable car connects the base to the summit every 30 minutes. Upon reaching the top, you can admire the beautiful panorama of Table Bay and the city. * Red Bus ticket (cost R 160) and cable car ticket (cost Rand 310 per person) to be purchased on-site. Hotel: LA SPLENDIDA HOTEL 3*** Superior Room type: Standard Double – Overnight stays include: Breakfast
Pick up the car at the AVIS office in the city and depart to explore the Cape of Good Hope peninsula. Hout Bay, Seal Island (the seal island), Cape Point (the southernmost point of Africa where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean ideally meet), the colony of adorable "Jack Ass" penguins at Boulders Beach, and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are among the main attractions of the day.
After breakfast, depart to explore the romantic and picturesque Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Besides admiring the charming scenery, you can also visit various wineries and taste excellent locally produced wines.
A day at your disposal to visit the fabulous beaches of Cape Town or explore the city center and visit the Bo Kaap neighborhood with its small mosques and buildings dating back to the Dutch occupation period. Nearby is also the South African Museum of Ethnography and Natural History. The museum overlooks the "Company Gardens" public garden, which was the first vegetable garden built by the Dutch East India Company to supply passing ships and is now a beautiful garden where you can walk among centuries-old trees and squirrels. The Parliament House also overlooks the garden. For those who want a day of complete relaxation, we recommend the fabulous beaches of Camps Bay or Clifton.
Early morning transfer to the airport, car drop-off, and departure by scheduled flight to Johannesburg. Arrival in Johannesburg, car pick-up at the AVIS office at the airport, and departure for Hazyview. The distance between Johannesburg and Hazyview is 400km, and the journey takes almost 5 hours. Hotel: UMBHABA LODGE 3* Room type: Standard Double – Overnight stays include: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart along the Panorama Route to explore this area of the Mpumalanga region, offering breathtaking landscapes and views. Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, God’s Window, and Pilgrim Rest are among the main attractions in the area.
After breakfast, check-out, and depart towards Hoedspruit along the R40. Then continue towards Phalaborwa, turning left onto the R530 and then right onto the R36 (Consult the area map for details). The distance between Hazyview and Makalalai is about 160 km. After check-in and lunch, depart for the first exciting safari on board the open 4x4 vehicles guided by the expert rangers of Makalali. The safari lasts over 3 hours, and the return to the lodge is scheduled just after sunset. Your ranger will provide you with the exact safari times. MAKALALI Private Game Reserve is a private 'Big Five' wildlife & nature reserve covering over 14,000 hectares of land. Hotel: MAKALALI MAIN LODGE 4**** Superior Room type: Suite – Overnight stays include: Full board and safaris
During your stay at Makalali Private Game Reserve, you will enjoy 2 safaris per day, one at dawn and one in the afternoon. Your ranger or Makalali staff will provide you with the exact safari times.
After the morning safari and breakfast, check out, and depart for Kruger National Park. The most convenient entrance gate to use to reach your rest camp is Paul Kruger Gate. We recommend arriving at your rest camp no later than 13:30 so that you have enough time for the first safari after lunch. Hotel: SKUKUZA REST CAMP 3* (or similar based on availability) Room type: Standard Bungalow – Overnight stays include: Accommodation only
Depart for Johannesburg in time for your return flight to Italy. The distance between your rest camp and Johannesburg is about 480 km, and the journey takes almost 6 hours, so plan your transfer accordingly to arrive at Johannesburg Airport (OR TAMBO Airport) and return the car at least 3 hours before your flight back to your origin country.
Member Since 2023
The journey was very pleasant and even exceeded our expectations. The proposed accommodations were all very nice, with the ***** game reserve surpassing every expectation in terms of lodging, food, and safari ranger.