South Africa Safari: The Cape & Kruger National Park
9 Days
Starting From
$6,798
11 Days
Starting From
$7,898
per person, double occupancy
Want more from your experience?
Add an ExtensionHow to choose between big-city enticements and wildlife excitement? You don’t have to on this hiking tour in South Africa.
In South Africa, anything feels possible. Awaking in your luxury tent on the remote edge of Kruger National Park, you’ll feel a sense of awe at the variety of experiences you’ve already lived in a few short days of this hiking tour in South Africa—Cape Town, vineyard villages, the lush subtropical gardens of Kirstenbosch, and the Cape of Good Hope’s dramatic cliff-fringed coastlines. Today, hot coffee and rusks beckon from the kitchen. Dawn is breaking over the plains outside. And a world of African wildlife is waiting for you to meet up with your seasoned wilderness guides and start exploring. Rise, shine, stretch, and smile. Today’s thrilling walking safari into Kruger’s backcountry is just a prelude to four more days of spectacular, wild diversity.
Highlights
- Discover Cape Town’s cosmopolitan waterfront shops and restaurants, and marvel at panoramic views from the summit of nearby Table Mountain.
- Experience the Southern Cape’s amazingly varied attractions: vineyards, beaches, botanical gardens, historic towns, penguin colonies, and more.
- Track giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and the famed Big Five in Kruger National Park – home to the largest number of mammal species in Africa.
- Unwind at the end of your day in your deluxe bush camp, sundowner in hand, watching the sun set over the remote African wilderness.
Accommodations
Linger Longer with a Tour Extension

2021 Pre-Tour Extension - Cape Town
- One night at Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel
- Small-group hotel transfer
- 1 breakfast
1 Night From $198
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $98
Begin your adventure by departing from a convenient gateway city in the United States or Canada. Spend your first night aloft.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a representative holding a Country Walkers sign meets you as you exit the baggage claim area. A complimentary small-group transfer will be provided to the Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel, an approximately 30-minute shuttle. Please note that there may be an additional wait if there are other guests arriving within the same time frame.
If you are going to be delayed meeting our transfer representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay and they will contact our transfer service on your behalf. Our drivers are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you would be responsible for your own transfer.
Please note: If you arrive early, your hotel room may not be available until 3:00 p.m., in which case you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
After settling into your luxury hotel and refreshing from the long flight, you may be up for some exploring. Country Walkers provides you with City Information including recommendations on what to see and do in Cape Town during your stay.
Accommodation: Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Continue your explorations of Cape Town, once commonly referred to as “the Tavern of the Seas” during its early days as a stop-over for the spice trade. On Saturdays, the Old Biscuit Mill (which itself holds some of the city’s best restaurants and shops), plays host to the Neighbourgoods Market, where local farmers, bakers, artisans, and other vendors come together to showcase their goods. Spend your evening dining in one of Cape Town’s many world-class restaurants, as you toast to the adventure that awaits.
Accommodation: Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Included Meals: Breakfast

2021 Post-Tour Extension - Victoria Falls
- 1 night at African Rock Hotel near the Johannesburg Airport
- 2 nights at Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel, 15 minutes from Victoria Falls
- 3 breakfasts
- Guided excursion to the Zimbabwe side of the Falls
- Small-group airport transfers
3 Nights From $1648
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $148
Make the most of this last precious day of your South Africa hiking tour with an early morning rising and light breakfast in the lounge, preparing you for one final morning game drive. Take midmorning refreshment in the bush as you track the abundant wildlife. Return to the lodge for a leisurely brunch with time to freshen up before you pack up and decamp. You bid your hosts a warm farewell before boarding your included flight back to Johannesburg.
Upon your arrival into Johannesburg, a transfer will be provided to the lovely African Rocks Hotel for your overnight. A peaceful oasis just 15 minutes from the airport, this small, personal hotel invites relaxation. Depending on your time of arrival, unwind in the poolside gardens or the hotel’s small library. (No other activities or meals included.)
Accommodation: African Rock Hotel, Johannesburg
Included Meals: Breakfast
An early morning flight delivers you to the Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), Zimbabwe, where you are met by a representative from your hotel and transferred to your home for the next two nights, the charming Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel (an approximate 20-minute transfer).
Upon arrival, settle into your spacious suite overlooking the lodge’s private game reserve, spanning nearly 10,000 acres. Then enjoy lunch in the hotel’s 1871 Restaurant or alfresco by the swimming pool. Afterward, relax by the pool or on your private deck, take a short nature walk around the property, or perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (additional cost).
This evening you may decide to embark on an exclusive rhino safari. The Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve has been designated a rhino Intensive Protection Zone and is home to the elusive black rhino. After enjoying an afternoon tea at the hotel, you meet with an expert guide for an immersive talk about the conservation and management of this important species, followed by a game drive in search of the rhino. Afterward, return to the lodge for a scrumptious three-course dinner.
Please Note: All meals, beverages, and activities are not included in your tour price unless noted otherwise. Should you wish to add on any optional Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve activities or Victorian Falls excursions such as the “Flight of the Angels” helicopter ride over the falls, these can be booked through your lodge. To avoid disappointment, pre-booking is encouraged, but many activities can also be booked upon arrival.
Accommodation: Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel, Victoria Falls
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you transfer approximately 15 minutes to the Victoria Falls National Park for an included guided excursion.
No description, no matter how vivid, can prepare you for the reality of Victoria Falls. Natives call it “the smoke that thunders.” Geologists call it “the greatest-known curtain of falling water,” and the “Seventh Wonder of the Natural World.” The majestic Zambezi River sends water plummeting over the edge of the falls’ massive gorge, with a width of one-and-a-quarter miles plunging over 330 feet deep.
The falls transform the placid Zambezi River into a ferocious torrent exploding into clouds of spray seen from miles away. Trace footpaths along the gorge-side cliff through the mopane woodland and rainforest. The vegetation you observe, including ebony, ivory and date palm, is rare for this region, nurtured by spray from the falls. Throughout your walk, pause at inspiring viewpoints and keep your eyes open for one of the 35 species of fish-eating raptors. Fish eagles, peregrine falcons, and others perch in riverside trees waiting to dive for their catch.
After your tour, you have the option to stay back in the town of Victoria Falls to enjoy lunch in one of its numerous restaurants or partake in one Zimbabwe’s famous thrill-seeking activities such as the “Flight of the Angels” helicopter ride, white water rafting on the Zambezi River, or a tour of the historic Victoria Falls bridge. The lodge provides complimentary scheduled transfers to and from Victoria Falls throughout the day. Or, you may wish to return directly to your lodge for relaxation and join one of the activities offered on the reserve.
Accommodation: Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel, Victoria Falls
Included Meals: Breakfast
Depending on the time of your flight today, you may have time for one last activity, perhaps a final game drive, horseback safari, or a guided tour to the local community of Woodlands and Masuwe Primary School. A transfer is provided to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), Zimbabwe, based on your departure arrangements. Your flights may arrive at your final destination in North America the following day.
Included Meals: Breakfast