How many days do you need in Cape Town & Kruger National Park?
- Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Cape Town and Kruger National Park combined
- Visiting Cape Town and Kruger National Park in 5 or 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Johannesburg and Franschhoek
How Many Days to Spend in Cape Town
How Many Days to Spend in Kruger National Park
Recommended Itineraries for Cape Town & Kruger National Park
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Cape Highlights Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Kruger, Big Five Night Drive | Kruger National Park |
| Days 5-6 | Safari in the Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Depart Kruger via Johannesburg |
Spend a week exploring South Africa's Cape Town and Kruger National Park. You'll begin in Cape Town, discovering its highlights and history before driving along the coast to reach destinations like Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Penguin Colony, ending the venture with stops at a couple of world-class wineries. Next, you'll have three days to go on day and night safaris to see Big Five animals, like elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinoceros, as well as plenty of avian species. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Johannesburg & Franschhoek
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Cape Highlights Tour | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Tour in Winelands | Franschhoek |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Franschhoek | Franschhoek |
| Day 5 | Winelands to Johannesburg, Soweto Tour | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Johannesburg to Kruger, Big Five Night Drive | Kruger National Park |
| Days 7-8 | Safari in the Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Depart Kruger via Johannesburg |
Take nine days to check off a curated list of some of South Africa's nicest spots. Start your adventure in Cape Town, where you can check out the city from atop Table Mountain and then get down into its many attractions. Venture out to the vines of Franschhoek to sample pours from its renowned cellars, jump down to Johannesburg for a cultural lesson and dinner, then conclude your trip on a safari through Kruger National Park. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Johannesburg
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cape Town, City Tour & Table Mountain | Cape Town |
| Day 2 | Wine Tour in the Cape Winelands | Cape Town |
| Day 3 | Atlantic Seaboard & Cape Peninsula | Cape Town |
| Day 4 | Cape Town to Johannesburg & African Dinner | Johannesburg |
| Day 5 | Soweto Township Visit, Traditional Dinner & Local Storytelling | Johannesburg |
| Day 6 | Safari Arrival Day, Big Five Night Drive & Bush Braai | Kruger National Park |
| Day 7 | Big Five Sunrise Bush Walk | Kruger National Park |
| Day 8 | Full Day in Kruger National Park | Kruger National Park |
| Day 9 | Blyde River Canyon with Three Rondavels | Johannesburg |
| Day 10 | Depart Johannesburg |
Take 10 days to explore South Africa's top attractions with this trip plan. Start by listening to the wind blowing in across Cape Town from atop Table Mountain, then drive through the vineyards of the Winelands. From here, get in touch with the country's human history on a Cape Town city tour before driving to Johannesburg for a traditional dinner. You'll end your trip by listening to the bird calls and animals of Kruger National Park while on safari. Read more
How to travel between Cape Town & Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, situated in northeastern South Africa, is one of the biggest game reserves in Africa and is famous for its high density of wild animals. Two airports serve the national park: Skukuza and Phalaborwa. Flying to the airport closest to your accommodation offers great convenience. While there are direct flights from Johannesburg, those flying from other airports like Cape Town or Durban may need to book a connecting flight. This will add an extra hour or two. Read more
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