Cape to Kruger Explorer
Undertaking safaris in four very different environments of South Africa. With varied wildlife and landscapes, it’s a dream trip for safari lovers.
People often talk of the emotional power of seeing creatures like lions and elephants in their natural habitats. And there are few better places to experience it than South Africa. Travelling to four different reserves, we give you the chance to see the Big Five, plus antelopes, hippos, hyena and countless bird species. In between, we’ll cross dramatic mountain landscapes and learn of the area’s ancient civilisations. On our South Africa safari holidays, we’ll stay in wonderfully welcoming lodges, sharing memories of the day’s encounters.
- 34 Meals - 12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches and 12 Dinners
- 21 Nights In Hotels Accommodation -
- Transport - Travel In Destination By Coach
- Soft drinks throughout your stay (and local wine/beer/spirits with dinner) at Safari Plains; soft drinks/local wines/spirits at Makalali Lodge & Imbali Safari Lodge
21 excursions & visits
- 4 game drives in the Waterberg region; 4 in Makalali Private Game Reserve; 5 in Kruger National Park
- Bush walks in the Waterberg region and Mapesu Nature Reserve
- Visits to the Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site, the San Rock Art at Mapungubwe
- Game drive and bush walk in Mapungubwe National Park
- Blyde Canyon boat cruise
- Experience the Panorama Route
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares & Travel Insurance
Day 1 - Waterberg
Join your tour group in the Waterberg biosphere and our tented lodge. In the afternoon we enjoy a game drive in search of local wildlife within the reserve.
Day 2 - Waterberg
Waking on our first morning to magnificent mountain scenery, we head off on an early game drive. You may see any of the ‘Big Five’ (lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinos), as well as hyenas, birds and at variety of antelope. After lunch we enjoy another game drive. This evening a bush dinner awaits - a fantastic South Africa safari experience.
Day 3 - Waterberg
Another thrilling day of wildlife begins with a walking safari to experience the bush from another perspective. This afternoon we’ll head out on another game drive.
Day 4 - Limpopo
We continue our South Africa safari holiday as we head to Limpopo, in the country's far north, travelling through the region’s diverse landscape. We arrive this afternoon at our lodge for the next three nights, a tranquil retreat in Mapesu Nature Reserve, where we enjoy a bush walk around the local area.
Day 5 - Limpopo
We begin early for a guided visit to Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, in the 9th century Iron Age, the first-known Bantu settlement was established in South Africa. The site’s most famous artefact, the ‘Golden Rhino’, highlights the importance of the settlement within the vast Indian Ocean trade network. After lunch we head to Mapungubwe National Park for an exhilarating game drive.
Day 6 - Limpopo
We return to Mapungubwe National Park for a bush walk or game drive. In the afternoon we’re privileged to see some ancient rock shelters adorned with around 200 pieces of art. They’re a legacy of the San people who occupied this area of Africa before the Bantu civilisations arrived.
Day 7 - Limpopo - Makalali Private Game Reserve
Today we head to Makalali Private Game Reserve. Our lodge lies within a landscape dominated by the northern Drakensberg Mountains, thought to have inspired South African-born author JRR Tolkien. We embark on a game drive before dinner.
Day 8 - Makalali Private Game Reserve
Enjoy a boat cruise in Blyde Canyon this morning and another incredible afternoon game drive, searching for wildlife.
Day 9 - Makalali Private Game Reserve
Today we enjoy two more exciting game drives through the breathtaking reserve. We might even spot an elusive leopard or a lion - a sighting is sure to be a highlight of our South Africa safari tour.
Day 10 - Kruger National Park
Today we travel along part of the famous Panorama Route. We stop by the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window, before enjoying a game drive en route to our lodge within the Kruger National Park.
Day 11 - Kruger National Park
Today we have included two game drives in an area of diverse game viewing and wealth of wildlife.
Day 12 - Kruger National Park
Two further game drives today before our final evening meal in serene surroundings, with the chance to share your favourite recent wildlife moments with your fellow travellers.
Day 13 - Kruger National Park
Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.
Book by 30 June 2025 & Save $1000 per person!
Multiple Departures are available between 10 May 2025 & 28 Nov 2026
Below price is for 10 May 2025 departure
- From
$8,569$7,569 per person twin share* - From
$8,881$7,881 per person sole traveller*
Call our team today to find out more on 1300 414 198. Our team can also assist with booking International flights and accommodation as part of your overall travel plans.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Safari Plains, Waterberg (3 Nights)
- Mopane Bush Lodge, Limpopo (3 Nights)
- Makalali Lodge, Makalali Private Game Reserve (3 Nights)
- Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (3 Nights)