Solo Travel: Spectacular South Africa Upgrade
Mountain views, city strolls, and game-spotting drives!
Spend a glorious solo adventure vacation touring South Africa! Take in the endless greenery, wildlife, and stunning scenery over 7 nights. You’ll get to gaze out at the Cape from the flat peak of Table Mountain! Sip delicious locally-brewed wine on a tour of the Winelands. You’ll have time to tour, as well as time to explore this vibrant city as you please!
Next, you’ll take a flight to Kruger National Park! You’ll stay on a game reserve where you can enjoy daily game drives! Keep an eye out for South Africa’s diverse wildlife, from lions to rhinos to cheetahs. Fall in love with this wildlife haven as you relax and enjoy your stay!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- All airport transfers
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Table Bay Hotel, or similar
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (full-day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
- One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Skukuza Airport (SZK)
- 3 nights in Kruger National Park at the Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Lion Sands Narina Lodge or similar
- Lunch and dinner daily while in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily safari drives while in Kruger National Park
- One-way economy class flight from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
- Snap some pictures as you trek to the top of Table Mountain! You can see for miles and learn all about Cape Town.
- Sip your way through a wine tour! Explore the Paarl Wine Region, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek, three unique sites rich with history.Â
- After your visit to Cape Town, fly to Kruger National Park! Spend three nights on a safari adventure of your dreams.
- Keep an eye out for wild game animals - you can see giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, and more!
- Go on one of two daily game drives, relax at your glamourous nature lodge, and soak in the fresh air and sunshine in this South African animal haven!
Explore the natural beauty of South Africa with this 7-night solo vacation! This upgraded vacation includes 5-star hotels to make your vacation as luxurious as possible.
Your journey begins in Cape Town, where you’ll tour the city. Stroll along the harbor and snap incredible pictures of the surrounding mountains! Tour Cape Peninsula, a gorgeous natural peninsula surrounded by blue water. You’ll even get to go for a tour of the Winelands, where you can seek the best glass of wine in South Africa!
Next, you’ll hop on a quick flight to Kruger National Park! Each day you’ll embark on exciting nature-watching tours. You’ll see tons of native animals, from lions, white rhinos, hornbills, and much more! Keep an eye out for the Big Five game animals! Enjoy leisure time and daily game drives for three luxurious days!
Helpful links for travel to South Africa:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Traveling with Children
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Cape Town (CPT), out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- All airport transfers
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Table Bay Hotel, or similar
- Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
- Winelands Tour (full-day)
- Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (half-day)
- One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Skukuza Airport (SZK)
- 3 nights in Kruger National Park at the Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Lion Sands Narina Lodge or similar
- Lunch and dinner daily while in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily safari drives while in Kruger National Park
- One-way economy class flight from Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Johannesburg (JNB)
- Breakfast daily
- Snap some pictures as you trek to the top of Table Mountain! You can see for miles and learn all about Cape Town.
- Sip your way through a wine tour! Explore the Paarl Wine Region, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek, three unique sites rich with history.Â
- After your visit to Cape Town, fly to Kruger National Park! Spend three nights on a safari adventure of your dreams.
- Keep an eye out for wild game animals - you can see giraffes, zebras, elephants, lions, and more!
- Go on one of two daily game drives, relax at your glamourous nature lodge, and soak in the fresh air and sunshine in this South African animal haven!
Explore the natural beauty of South Africa with this 7-night solo vacation! This upgraded vacation includes 5-star hotels to make your vacation as luxurious as possible.
Your journey begins in Cape Town, where you’ll tour the city. Stroll along the harbor and snap incredible pictures of the surrounding mountains! Tour Cape Peninsula, a gorgeous natural peninsula surrounded by blue water. You’ll even get to go for a tour of the Winelands, where you can seek the best glass of wine in South Africa!
Next, you’ll hop on a quick flight to Kruger National Park! Each day you’ll embark on exciting nature-watching tours. You’ll see tons of native animals, from lions, white rhinos, hornbills, and much more! Keep an eye out for the Big Five game animals! Enjoy leisure time and daily game drives for three luxurious days!
Helpful links for travel to South Africa:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Traveling with Children
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Cape Town!
Touch down in the jewel of South Africa: Cape Town. With everything from stunning views, amazing tours, and a thriving nightlife, this city is stocked with the best any city can offer.
Transfer to Cape Town hotel
Check-in - The Table Bay Hotel
Walk up the steps to a palace-like hotel you'll be spending your nights at Cape Town in. The Table Bay Hotel looks out over the world-famous Table Bay on one side and magnificent Table Mountain on the other. Table Bay stands as a beacon of opulence and elegance, resting on the edge of the city and the coast. Stunning architecture, innovative style, and a dedication to the beauty of it's surroundings lead the hotel into its spectacular standing. Complimented with international service, decadent cuisine, and the height of luxury, the Table Bay Hotel is the place to stay while in Cape Town.
All rooms come with a beautiful view, either of Robben Island across Table Bay, or the stoic Table Mountain standing tall above the cityscape. Opened by President Nelson Mandela himself, the Table Bay Hotel boasts top quality luxuries and amenities such as suites, marble decor, safes, 24 hour in-room dining, and air conditioning. Turn down service, wake up service, bathrobes, slippers, private and separate bathrooms complete with complimentary cosmetics and toiletries bring elegance to the room and your stay.
The gracious and relaxed atmosphere mingles with the cosmopolitan vibe and brings this 5-star hotel straight to the top of the best places to stay while visiting South Africa.
Day 2. Cape Town
After breakfast you will be met by your local English speaking driver-guide for your full-day scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula. Some highlights include Cape Point, Chapman's Peak and Boulders Beach which allows visitors the opportunity to experience the variety of landscapes and scenery Cape Town has to offer. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, having seen some of the best the Cape has to offer.Â
Cape Peninsula Tour (full-day)
Day 3. Cape Town
After breakfast, you will depart the hotel for your full-day Winelands tour. Some highlights include the Paarl Wine Region, Franschhoek Valley and the town of Stellenbosch. Enjoy a brief city tour of Paarl before you make your way to Franschhoek, with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990. This little village nestled among the mountains can easily be mistaken for a little Switzerland. The tour continues to the university town of Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village here.
Winelands Tour (Full-Day)
Tour through South Africa's Winelands by starting with a brief tour of Paarl, home to wine producers such as Laborie, Nederburg, Fairview, KWV, Plaisir de Merle, and more. Work your way through to Franschhoek, a cozy little town home to some of the country's top restaurants and where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990: Groot Drakenstein Prison.
Continue on to Stellenbosch where student life, oak-lined avenues, cuisine to delight any foodie, and architecture blend together harmoniously to create an atmosphere rich in art galleries, chic eateries, and charming boutiques.
Day 4. Cape Town
After breakfast you will be met to depart on your half-day City and Table Mountain tour. Take a trip up the legendary Table Mountain for spectacular views; the guide will point out the highlights of one of the world's most famous views and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens.Â
Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour (Half-Day)
Take a trip up one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature: the legendary Table Mountain. Accompanied by a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens, this tour was designed with the nature-lover in mind.
As you walk through the gardens, you'll find yourself surrounded with stunning buildings and museums, such as St. Georges Cathedral, the National Art Gallery, the Jewish Museum, the Salve Museum, and more!
Day 5. Cape Town - Kruger National Park
Rise early and grab breakfast before flying to Skukuza Airport, then transferring to Kruger National Park. Check into your lodge on this private game drive and look forward to spotting the Big Five of the African safari animals. With game drives twice a day and activities around the lodge, there is plenty to keep you entertained, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily.
Transfer to Cape Town airport (CPT)
Fly to Skukuza!
Transfer to Kruger National Park lodge
Find exclusive luxury at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge. With only nine richly furnished private suites, you can look forward to an intimate getaway on the banks of the Sabie River. Immerse yourself in the world of opulent relaxation as you watch animals from the comfort of your indulgent accommodations. Each suite features a private bathroom with shower and bath, a lounge area complete with a minibar, a private deck and plunge pool, air conditioning, and a variety of other top-notch amenities. The private game reserve has created a legacy of conservation while providing excellent service to its guests. Entirely self-contained, the property also provides a field guide and open safari vehicle.
Make your way to the stunning haven hiding away in the African bush. Stay at the luxurious Lion Sands Narnia Lodge in Kruger National Park, where over 23,300 acres of wilderness unfold, waiting to be explore. With all of the Big 5, lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, rhino, and elephants wandering through the park, you'll get the opportunity to see any or all of them while out on a game drive. When staying at your incredible resort, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, a spa with heavenly treatments, delicious dining at the on-site restaurant, and stunning views of the wilderness surrounding you, and the Sabie River. With two game drives a day, experienced and licensed rangers and trackers,
Revel in the tranquility of your plush accommodations, which include a stocked minibar, air conditioning, personal safes, satellite TV, DVD players, phones, private viewing decks with secluded plunge pools, and a stunning private bathroom with an outdoor shower, free-standing bathtubs with river views. From tree house-inspired suites raised on wooden walkways to the main lodge, the entirety of Narnia Lodge truly is a magical place. Enjoy comfort and style while experience the stunning natural beauty surrounding you, like lounges outfitted with fireplaces, sunsets over the river, and a dining deck sheltered by hundred-year-old trees. Enjoy your time at the lodge by lounging in the pool, sipping drinks from the bar or wine cellar, peruse the books in the library, or wander the viewing deck in the hopes of seeing some of the beautiful wildlife that is sure to wander by during your stay.
Day 6. Kruger National Park
You can embark on early morning and late afternoon safaris and spend your days searching for animals in the reserve, relax at the lodge, or a combination of both. Look for lions, elephants, giraffe, and more among the African bush.Â
Day 7. Kruger National Park
You can finish up your last full day at the lodge on safari, swim in the pool, or lounge while looking out over the water, with the possibility of spotting animals in the distance. With two safaris a day, you have the flexibility to do more than one.
Day 8. Depart Kruger National Park
Rise early for breakfast and a final safari excursion. Pack your things, pick up a souvenir and make sure you have all your photos taken, as you will be transferred to the Skukuza Airport to begin your trip home.
Transfer to Skukuza Airport (SZK)
Fly to Johannesburg airport (JNB)!
Fly home!
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