Stay : From Johannesburg to Cape Town
One week is not a long time to spend inSouth Africa. This suggested tour allows you to discover its many facets, such as its diverse fauna, with penguin and dolphin spotting, and the search for the Big Five on safari, as well as its major cities, with Johannesburg and Cape Town a must.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
10 days
€€€ - Luxury
Detail of the stay : From Johannesburg to Cape Town - 10 days
Day 1: Historical tour of Johannesburg
Steps: Johannesburg
Arrival in Johannesburg, guided tour of Soweto. Lunch in a shebeen and visit Nelson Mandela's former home (included in some organized tours). In the afternoon, visit the Apartheid Museum. Dinner at Parktown North, at your convenience.
Day 2: A relaxing day of shopping and elephant encounters
Steps: Johannesburg
Enjoy a shopping spree at the African Craft Market of Rosebank (the ideal place to pick up souvenirs), or at Sandton City Shopping Center. After lunch, drive to Hartbeespoort Dam and spend some time at the elephant sanctuary (allow 4 hours). Return to Johannesburg. You can spend the evening at the theater, for example.
Day 3: Set off on the roads for a parade of grandiose landscapes
Steps: Kruger National Park, Nelspruit
Leave early. Take the N4 towards Nelspruit. Stop at Ndebele village. Continue on the R532 and admire the impressive Bourke's Luck Potholes. Rejoin Kruger Park on the R536 and spend the evening and night at Skukuza Camp. Remember to book a morning drive for the following morning.
Day 4: Short wildlife safaris
After the morning drive, grab a bite to eat at one of the picnic areas, which feature supermarkets and gas barbecues, then head out into the Kruger in search of the Big Five. Spend the night in a safari tent.
Day 5: A day on the rails on one of the world's most exclusive trains
Steps: Johannesburg, Le Cap
Return to Johannesburg. Take the Blue Train or Premier Classe Train to Cape Town. Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast on board (1-day trip).
Day 6: Excursion off Cape Town
Steps: Le Cap
Take a stroll along the VA Water Front and do some shopping. Take one of the boats to discover Robben Island. In the evening, enjoy a drink and dinner in Camp's Bay as the sun sets.
ROBBEN ISLAND
Day 7: Gastronomic walk in Stellenbosch
Steps: Constantia, Stellenbosch, Paarl
Departure for Stellenbosch. Stop off at Constantia, renowned for its white wines. For lunch, you can choose from several gourmet restaurants (with wine tasting) in Stellenbosch itself. Finally, continue on to Paarl, and opt for a short digestive walk.
Day 8: Heading for the ocean
Steps: Hout Bay, Kalk Bay, Table Mountain
Take the cable cars to the top of Table Mountain. You can have lunch there. Then cross the national park by Chapman 's Peak (when the road is open), which will take you to the Cape of Good Hope, otherwise take the M4. At the end of the day, head to Kalk Bay for one of the colorful oceanfront bars.
Day 9: Penguin watching
Steps: Le Cap
Treat yourself to a morning's rest on Boulder Beach and its famous penguins, then head to Cape Town's downtown market, Green Market Square. Perhaps you'll be lucky enough to cross paths with the famous Egg Man. Dine in one of Green Point's restaurants.
GREEN MARKET SQUARE
Day 10: A final stroll through the townships
Spend the morning in Hermanus if you're there during whale season. Otherwise, opt for a guided tour of the townships (the multicolored houses of Bo Kaap, District Six museum). Return by plane.
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