South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger with Victoria Falls

South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger with Victoria Falls

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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger with Victoria Falls

16 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa

Visiting: Cape Town, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, George, Durban, Umhlanga, Mkuze, Eswatini, Greater Kruger National Park Area, Greater Kruger Area, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

3805-2026

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

5-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $6629 $5761 (USD) Operator discount: -$581 Travel Club discount: -$287 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 10-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Africa and Zimbabwe with the "South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger with Victoria Falls" tour. Begin your adventure in Cape Town, where you'll ascend Table Mountain and explore the scenic Cape Point Nature Reserve. Discover the charm of Mossel Bay, the natural beauty of Knysna, and the wildlife of Mkuze Game Reserve. Experience the cultural richness of Eswatini and the thrill of game drives in the Greater Kruger National Park. Conclude your trip with the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and a serene Zambezi River cruise. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and cultural experiences.

Highlights

  • Visit Table Mountain for an aerial cable-car ride with stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape winelands.

  • Take a scenic drive via Chapman’s Peak Drive and visit Cape Point Nature Reserve, including the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point.

  • Explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront or go whale-watching in Hermanus.

  • See a colony of endangered African Penguins at Stony Point Nature Reserve.

  • Tour the Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn.

  • Walk through Tsitsikamma National Park and cross the suspension bridge at Storms River.

  • Take a game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve to see the "Big 5" and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Jozini.

  • Visit mighty Victoria Falls and enjoy a Zambezi River cruise for wildlife and sunset views.

Places You'll See

SunSquare Cape Town Gardens

SunSquare Cape Town Gardens

Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay

Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay

aha The Rex Hotel

aha The Rex Hotel

Garden Court Umhlanga

Garden Court Umhlanga

Ghost Mountain Inn

Ghost Mountain Inn

Foresters Arm

Foresters Arm

Sabi River Sun Resort

Sabi River Sun Resort

Elephant Hills Resort

Elephant Hills Resort

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Cape Town,South Africa

Ilse Wiespointner Cape Town, South Africa
Abd Abo naser Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens

Welcome to South Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for a fascinating journey.

Day 2: Cape Town

Ilse Wiespointner Cape Town, South Africa
Abd Abo naser Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, visit Table Mountain for an aerial cable-car ride to the top for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape winelands. Then, take a scenic drive south via Chapman’s Peak Drive, which skirts the rocky coastline and is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Continue to Cape Point Nature Reserve for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the southwestern most point on the African continent. Here, take a funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. Return to Cape Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Day 3: Cape Town

Abd Abo naser Cape Town, South Africa
Ilse Wiespointner Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure for free-time pursuits. Perhaps explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront or go deeper with a whale-watching cruise in nearby Hermanus (Jun.-Oct.). Your Tour Director has suggestions to help you make the most of your day. May we recommend a glass-half-full kind of day in the stunning Cape Winelands for tastings and breathtaking scenery and cellars? Wine not!

Day 4: Cape Town,Stony Point Nature Reserve,Hermanus,Mossel Bay

Abd Abo naser Cape Town, South Africa
Ilse Wiespointner Cape Town, South Africa

Location: Cape Town, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Mossel Bay

Accommodation Name: Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, depart Cape Town and drive to Stony Point Nature Reserve to see a colony of endangered African Penguins. Known for the unique sound they make, these penguins grow to an average height of two feet and live in burrows and rock crevices along the beach. Stop in Hermanus for independent exploration before reaching Mossel Bay for the evening.

Day 5: Mossel Bay,Oudtshoorn,Knysna

Location: Oudtshoorn, Knysna

Accommodation Name: aha The Rex Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive north to Oudtshoorn and stop for a guided tour of the Cango Caves with its stunning limestone rock formations. You will also visit a local ostrich farm for an interactive tour to learn about the world’s largest bird. Continue to Knysna.

Day 6: Knysna,Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve Excursion

Location: Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna

Accommodation Name: aha The Rex Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, explore the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park for a walk through the indigenous coastal forest to the mouth of the Storms River. Cross the famous suspension bridge for views of the coastline and to see the Storms River Mouth Cave. Return to Knysna for time to explore the waterfront or make a splash with an optional whale-watching cruise off the coast of Knysna to spy the migration of whales passing through the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean (June - November; Jan – May departures include an exciting Eco Marine Cruise to spot dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife that call this stunning area home.).

Day 7: Knysna,George,Durban,Umhlanga

Location: Knysna, George, Durban, Umhlanga

Accommodation Name: Garden Court Umhlanga

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, drive to George for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the bustling Umhlanga Rocks area for the evening.

Day 8: Umhlanga,Mkuze

Location: Mkuze

Accommodation Name: Ghost Mountain Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, drive to Mkuze in the heart of Zululand. After lunch, travel to the Lebombo mountains for a memorable walk to interact with local Zulu people and learn about their customs and life today in this rural community.

Day 9: Mkuze

Location: Mkuze

Accommodation Name: Ghost Mountain Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, take a game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve, the oldest proclaimed wildlife reserve in all of Africa. The park is home to the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. You also have the chance to see giraffe, zebra, black and white rhino, and much more! After time to rest, embark on an afternoon boat ride on Lake Jozini. During the cruise, you are likely to spot hippo, Nile crocodile, elephant, and a variety of bird life.

Day 10: Mkuze,Mhlambanyatsi,Eswatini

Location: Mkuze, Eswatini

Accommodation Name: Foresters Arm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, drive to eSwatini. En route, stop at a local Swaziland market to view cultural arts and crafts. Continue through Swaziland, the last traditional kingdom of the proud and welcoming Swazi people.

Day 11: Eswatini,Greater Kruger National Park Area

Location: Eswatini, Greater Kruger National Park Area

Accommodation Name: Sabi River Sun Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart eSwatini, visiting a unique glass factory where skilled glass blowers use recycled glass to create stemware, animal figures, and more. Then, head north for the Greater Kruger area to visit a traditional Swazi village. Wander through the village with its many huts, each allocated for special social functions. Interact with the villagers as they go about their daily activities, experience folk songs and dance performances – maybe even join in the festivities. South African hospitality reigns today with leisure time at the lodge. Gaze from your balcony at the wildlife-rich gardens, relax at the pool and day spa, and select from delightful dining choices.

Day 12: Greater Kruger Area

Location: Greater Kruger Area

Accommodation Name: Sabi River Sun Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early for coffee and tea before your early morning game drive with an experienced guide. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Spend time at leisure in the middle of the day watching wildlife from your balcony or on a guided nature or birding walk. Perhaps book a spa treatment or simply relax at the pool. Watch for kudu, impala, giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, the elusive wild dog, and more on your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 13: Greater Kruger Area,Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: Elephant Hills Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, leave South Africa and fly north to Zimbabwe where you will be met by a Cosmos representative. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some leisure time. Please note: the Tour Director does not accompany guests on extensions. Guided service is as outlined in the day by day itinerary.

Day 14: Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: Elephant Hills Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, visit mighty Victoria Falls for an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy a guided walk, learn the history of the falls, and hear fascinating facts about the local flora and fauna. Afterwards, enjoy a bit of free time. This evening, a cruise on the Zambezi River is a terrific opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular African sunset!

Day 15: Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: Elephant Hills Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure or launch into adventure aboard an optional helicopter flightseeing tour for a bird’s-eye view above the magnificent falls. If you prefer your feet on terra firma, join an optional day trip to Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

Day 16: Victoria Falls,Johannesburg

Victoria Falls
Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Victoria Falls, Johannesburg

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your tour ends with a flight to Johannesburg. Schedule departing flights after 7:30 pm.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in various hotels including SunSquare Cape Town Gardens, Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay, aha The Rex Hotel, Garden Court Umhlanga, Ghost Mountain Inn, Foresters Arm, Sabi River Sun Resort, and Elephant Hills Resort.

  • Meals

    15 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, and 6 Dinners are included.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours and excursions including visits to Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma National Park, Mkuze Game Reserve, and Victoria Falls.

  • Game Drives

    Game drives in Mkuze Game Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park Area.

  • Cultural Experiences

    Cultural experiences including interactions with local Zulu people, visits to a traditional Swazi village, and a local Swaziland market.

  • Transportation

    Transportation including flights from George to Durban and from Greater Kruger Area to Victoria Falls.

  • Small Group

    Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO Sites including Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as whale-watching cruises, helicopter flightseeing tours, and day trips to Botswana's Chobe National Park are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Liability Waiver

    A signed liability waiver is required for all game viewing activities.

Meals

15 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Notes

For approximately one month each year (typically late July to mid-September), Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is closed for annual maintenance. In these instances, a private tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included in its place. During the dry season (September-December) and particularly dry years, water flow to Victoria Falls may be low. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues.

Small Group

Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Cape Floral Region Protected Areas|Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls

Accommodation

Cape Town: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens, Mossel Bay: Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay, Knysna: aha The Rex Hotel, Umhlanga: Garden Court Umhlanga, Mkuze: Ghost Mountain Inn, Eswatini: Foresters Arm, Kruger National Park Area: Sabi River Sun Resort, Victoria Falls: Elephant Hills Resort.

Check out our Q&As

  • What activities are included during the visit to Cape Town?

    In Cape Town, you will visit Table Mountain for an aerial cable-car ride to the top for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape winelands. You will also take a scenic drive via Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve, where you will visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, and take a funicular ride to the old lighthouse for panoramic views.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve?

    At Stony Point Nature Reserve, you will see a colony of endangered African Penguins. These penguins are known for their unique sound and live in burrows and rock crevices along the beach.

  • What will we do in Tsitsikamma National Park?

    In Tsitsikamma National Park, you will walk through the indigenous coastal forest to the mouth of the Storms River, cross the famous suspension bridge for views of the coastline, and see the Storms River Mouth Cave. You will also have time to explore the Knysna waterfront or take an optional whale-watching cruise.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in Mkuze Game Reserve?

    In Mkuze Game Reserve, you can expect to see the 'Big 5'—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. You may also see giraffe, zebra, black and white rhino, and a variety of bird life. During the afternoon boat ride on Lake Jozini, you are likely to spot hippo, Nile crocodile, and elephant.

  • What cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to a local Zulu community in the Lebombo mountains to learn about their customs and life. You will also visit a traditional Swazi village in the Greater Kruger area to interact with villagers, experience folk songs and dance performances, and learn about their daily activities.

  • What activities are planned at Victoria Falls?

    At Victoria Falls, you will enjoy a guided walk to learn about the history of the falls and the local flora and fauna. In the evening, you will take a cruise on the Zambezi River to photograph wildlife and enjoy a spectacular African sunset. You also have the option to take a helicopter flightseeing tour or a day trip to Botswana's Chobe National Park.

  • What is included in the Greater Kruger area experience?

    In the Greater Kruger area, you will go on early morning and afternoon game drives to spot wildlife such as kudu, impala, giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, and the elusive wild dog. You will also have leisure time to watch wildlife from your balcony, go on guided nature or birding walks, book a spa treatment, or relax at the pool.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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A wonderrful experience

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WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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