Day 1
Road transfer
CPT (Cape Town, South Africa) to The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
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Photo: Kings Camp · Source ↗
An Explore Africa journey
Cape Town, the Winelands & Kruger
Ref EA2026009·Indicative from A$7,000 per person·8 nights
When to go
Cape Town and the Winelands are best from October to April. Kruger is at its best for game in the dry months from May to September, but it is good all year.
Country information
South Africa is the great all-rounder: Big Five safari, Cape Town, the Winelands and dramatic coastlines in one journey. What to know from the start: • Entry requirements: confirm passports, visas, digital entry forms and transit rules at smartraveller.gov.au and each destination's official immigration website before travel. • Health: seek route-specific advice from a travel-health professional and smartraveller.gov.au; vaccination and malaria guidance varies by itinerary. • Currency: South African Rand (ZAR); cards accepted almost everywhere. • Getting around: good domestic flights between Cape Town and the Kruger airports.
The journey
Day by day
City, wine and the Big Five
Days 1–3
The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel
Cape Town · South Africa · 3 nights
Booking guidance
Use the official property website to enquire about availability or booking. Explore Africa can add The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel to an itinerary, but does not make the booking.
Selected experiences
- Table Mountain Rise & ClimbBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.Public booking link ↗
Day 4
Road transfer
Cape Town, South Africa to Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek, South Africa
Days 4–5
Le Quartier Français
Winelands · South Africa · 2 nights
Booking guidance
Use the official property website to enquire about availability or booking. Explore Africa can add Le Quartier Francais to an itinerary, but does not make the booking.
Selected experiences
- Cape Winelands wine adventureBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.Public booking link ↗
Day 6
Scheduled flight
CPT (Cape Town, South Africa) to HDS (Hoedspruit, South Africa)
Arrival timing cannot yet be checked against the property. Please confirm the flight, transfer time and check-in arrangements.
Days 6–8
Kings Camp Private Game Reserve
Greater Kruger · South Africa · 3 nights
Booking guidance
Use the official property website to enquire about availability or booking. Explore Africa can add Kings Camp Private Game Reserve to an itinerary, but does not make the booking.
Selected experiences
- Game drivesBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Day 9
Road transfer
Kings Camp, Greater Kruger, South Africa to HDS (Hoedspruit, South Africa)
The route
How to book this trip
This is a plan you can book yourself. We’re a planning service, not a booking platform. Here’s the order of play:
- 1Camps first. Enquire with each camp below to confirm availability and rates, and book direct.
- 2Then transfers & regional flights. Arrange these once your camp dates are locked.
- 3International flights last. Booked separately from Australia, once the ground trip is confirmed.
The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel
Enquire ↗South Africa · 3 nights
Le Quartier Français
Enquire ↗South Africa · 2 nights
Kings Camp Private Game Reserve
Enquire ↗South Africa · 3 nights
Safari packing checklist
Pack a soft duffel, not a hard case, as light aircraft cap luggage at ~15–20 kg including hand luggage. Neutral colours, and layers for cold mornings.
Documents & money
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Visas / e-visas as required
- Travel insurance details
- Vaccination certificates
- Cards + some USD cash
- Copies of key documents
Clothing: neutral tones
- Lightweight long sleeves & trousers
- Warm fleece / layer (cold dawns)
- T-shirts
- Swimwear
- Sleepwear
- Smart-casual for dinners
Footwear
- Closed walking shoes
- Sandals / camp shoes
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera + spare batteries & cards
- Sunglasses & wide-brim hat
- Headtorch
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottle
Health & toiletries
- Antimalarials (if advised)
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
- Basic first-aid kit
Want this route tailored to you?
Love this route, but travelling with children, need malaria-free options, or want to fit in Victoria Falls? Generate your tailored blueprint or request a one-to-one itinerary review with Explore Africa.
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