South Africa: Kruger Wildlife Tracking & Vineyards

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: UK - Johannesburg

  Welcome to Johannesburg! On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

• Day 2: Pridelands Conservancy: Wildlife Tracking

  Learn what it takes to be a guide in South Africa’s iconic national parks and conservancies with Ecotraining, the leading guide training company in Africa, with an exclusive two-day tracking experience. This is not just a safari - this is an opportunity to step into another life.

• Day 3: Pridelands Conservancy: Nocturnal Wildlife

  Head out on foot with your guides in search of elephants, buffalo and zebras. Breakfast is served out in the bush, with wildlife free to roam while you dine. Safari drives in the afternoon focus on animal identification and behaviour.

• Day 4: Kruger National Park: Safari Sundowners

  Kruger National Park is so vast and so full of wildlife, history and culture that travellers often return, uncovering new discoveries each time. Your day begins with a safari drive en route to the lodge, followed by an afternoon safari drive

• Day 5: Kruger National Park: Walking Safari

  Kruger at dawn is unlike anything else on earth. Walk to Granite Rock for a picnic breakfast before your local guides accompany you on a walking safari.

• Day 6: Franschhoek: Wine and Dine

  Known as the food and wine capital of the world, Franschhoek offers a welcome contrast to the safari adventures. Set amongst the verdant green vineyards and with the towering Drakenstein mountains, it’s the perfect place to relax. Dig into a three-course dinner at Sauvage restaurant in Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa, known for their locally inspired dishes.

• Day 7: Franschhoek: Biking through the Vineyards of South Africa

  It’s easy to see why Franschhoek was named Time Magazine’s Top 50 Places To Visit in 2022. With an e-bike, you will explore the vineyards and small towns between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Sample wine and gourmet snacks, with lunch served at Babylonstoren Gardens.

• Day 8: Cape Town: Kayak Three Anchor Bay

  Adventure continues in Cape Town, paddle through Table Bay with views of Signal Hill and Table Mountain. Heaviside’s dolphins are frequent visitors during your paddle.

• Day 9: Cape Town: Table Mountain

  Today, join a local guide and hike through the Platteklip Gorge, or join your CEO in a cable car ride to the top of the most recognisable symbol of Cape Town.

• Day 10: Cape Town

  Make your last day in South Africa a perfect fit for you. Choose between a Black Route walking tour and cooking experience, or a half day Urban Cycle tour.

• Day 11: Cape Town - UK

  Your adventure ends today. Head to the airport for your flight home to the UK.