Südafrika 16 Tage Kruger Safari & The Garden Route Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Can’t decide between safari, culture, nature, or adventure? We got you covered. This 16-day journey through South Africa packs in the best of everything. Spend nearly a week in the Kruger area with epic safari drives. Then hit the road for a week-long overland adventure along the Garden Route, from spotting elephants in Addo, to hiking Tsitsikamma, to sipping wine in stunning Franschhoek. While this trip skips a deep dive into Cape Town, it’s the perfect excuse to add extra days in the city before or after your adventure.

• Sit down to a traditional South African braai (barbecue)

• Embark on wildlife safari drives inside Kruger National Park

• Visit the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimp Eden

• Enjoy traditional dancing and dinner

• Spot wildlife on Safari drives in Addo National Park

• Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with your CEO

• Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit

• Head overland on a scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale

• Dig into Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard in Barrydale

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Früheste Abreise ab: 17:00 Uhr

1. Tag Johannesburg

Arrive at any time. After an early evening welcome meeting, enjoy an included group dinner and get to know everyone. (A)

Event: Meet Your CEO and Group (Beginn: 16:00 Uhr – 1.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Sky Sandton

Optionaler Ausflug:
Apartheid-Museum (**)

2. Tag Johannesburg / Kruger National Park

Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today’s long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group. (F) (M) (A)

Transport: Johannesburg – Kruger National Park (7.0h)
Unterkunft: Cajori Hotel

3. Tag Kruger National Park

Wake up bright and early today for an included safari drive. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on another safari drive to view the wildlife in Kruger National Park. When you return, enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a true taste of South African fare. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Safari Drive – Greater Kruger Area (Beginn: 8:00 Uhr – 2.0h)
Event: Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive (Beginn: 15:00 Uhr – 2.5h)
Event: Traditionelles südafrikanisches Braai (Barbecue)
Unterkunft: SleepOver Orpen Gate

4. Tag Kruger National Park / Hazyview

Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening. (F) (A)

Transport: Kruger – Hazyview (Beginn: 7:00 Uhr – 9.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Numbi & Garden Suites

5. Tag Hazyview

Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4×4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers. (F) (A)

Event: Safarifahrt im offenen Wagen im Krüger Nationalpark (6.0h)
Event: Traditionelles Abendessen und Tanzen
Unterkunft: Hotel Numbi & Garden Suites

6. Tag Hazyview

Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes. (F) (A)

Freizeit: Hazyview
Unterkunft: Hotel Numbi & Garden Suites

Optionaler Ausflug:
Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive (**)

7. Tag Hazyview / Johannesburg

After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel. (F)

Transport: Hazyview – Johannesburg (Beginn: 10:00 Uhr – 4.0h)
Unterkunft: Hotel Sky Sandton

8. Tag Johannesburg / Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Depart Johannesburg in the morning and board a flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Transfer the hotel before a free afternoon in town. Join an optional group dinner in the evening. (F)

Transport: Johannesburg – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (2.0h)
Freizeit: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Freizeit: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Unterkunft: The Kelway Hotel

9. Tag Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Experience the wildlife and landscapes of Addo Elephant National Park during a morning safari drive with knowledgeable guides in search of rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards, and of course, elephants. Have a picnic breakfast out in the bush and finish the drive in the afternoon. There will be free time to have lunch in the area before returning to Gqeberha to spend a leisurely evening on your own. (F)

Transport: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Airport – Addo Elephant National Park (1.5h)
Event: Safarifahrt im Addo-Elefanten-Nationalpark (4.0h)
Transport: Addo Elephant National Park – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Airport (1.5h)
Freizeit: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Unterkunft: The Kelway Hotel

10. Tag Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) / Tsitsikamma

After breakfast depart for Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the famed Garden Route on the South Coast of South Africa. The area is valued for its diverse natural and cultural heritage. Enjoy a CEO-led hike along the Mouth Trail and wander along a winding boardwalk through the forest. In the afternoon partake in the Big Tree walk with your CEO, which will take you through indigenous forest to an eight hundred-year-old Yellowwood towering over the rest of the canopy. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. (F) (M)

Transport: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Airport – Tsitsikamma (3.0h)
Event: Storms River Mouth Trail – Tsitsikamma National Park (1.5h)
Event: Big Tree Walk – Garden Route (1.5h)
Unterkunft: Tsitsikamma Village Inn

11. Tag Tsitsikamma

Enjoy an entire free day in the Tsitsikamma area. Choose between optional activities like, the Woodcutters‘ Journey, a tree canopy tour, a seasonal whale watching excursion, or whitewater tubing. Your opportunity to remain active awaits. Have dinner with the group back at the hotel in the evening. (F) (A)

Freizeit: Tsitsikamma
Unterkunft: Tsitsikamma Village Inn

12. Tag Tsitsikamma / Knysna

In the morning the group will visit the Robberg Nature Reserve featuring stunning coastal scenery and some of the best hiking in the country. Walk along the Gap Circuit and see evidence of the prehistoric break-up of the supercontinent of Gondwanaland some 120 million years ago.

Travel onwards to Knysna for an orientation drive along the waterfront, through the town centre, to the hip eateries and shops on Thesen Island, and through the lush landscapes of the Knysna Forest full of indigenous trees. Arrive back in town for a free afternoon to enjoy optional activities or to simply relax in the beauty of your surroundings. (F)

Transport: Tsitsikamma – Knysna (2.5h)
Event: Robberg Nature Reserve Visit (1.0h)
Event: Knysna CEO-led Orientation Tour (1.0h)
Freizeit: Knysna
Unterkunft: Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

13. Tag Knysna

Breakfast will be had at the hotel before an included visit to The Knysna Heads, which enclose and form the Knysna River Estuary. Visit some of the main attractions on the Eastern Head, walk along a pathway at the foot of the cliffs and learn about the importance of the land to the local population. Spend the remainder of the day as you wish and try some of the optional activities, like an oyster tour which the area is known for. (F)

Event: Knysna Heads Visit (1.0h)
Freizeit: Knysna
Unterkunft: Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

14. Tag Knysna / Franschhoek

Rise early for a long, but jam-packed day of epic scenery and unforgettable sights as you drive the more scenic way from Knysna to Franschhoek. First stop is the harbour town of Mossel Bay to visit the lighthouse and walk in the area. Drive along Tradouw Pass next, through the lesser-known gem of Gatplaats Nature Reserve for a short walk and enjoy hilly views to reach the town of Barrydale. Have an included outdoor lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a wine tasting. Arrive to Franschhoek in the evening and have dinner on your own. (F) (M)

Transport: Knysna – Franschhoek (8.0h)
Event: Knysna to Barrydale via Mossel Bay, Gatplaats Nature Reserve, & Tradouw Pass
Event: Barrydale Vineyard Visit (1.5h)
Freizeit: Franschhoek
Unterkunft: Protea Hotel Franschhoek

15. Tag Franschhoek

Start the morning off with a CEO-led orientation walk along Franschhoek’s main street. The remainder of the day is free for optional activities like a guided bike tour Stellenbosch, a history and art tour, or perhaps a winery visit in a region celebrated for its delicious grape varieties. Dinner this evening will be on your own. (F)

Event: Franschhoek CEO-led Orientation Walk (0.75h)
Freizeit: Franschhoek
Unterkunft: Protea Hotel Franschhoek

16. Tag Franschhoek / Cape Town

Leave the picturesque winelands of Franschhoek behind this morning and depart for Cape Town. Stop along the way to walk up the city’s iconic Signal Hill and site of the Noon Gun, one of Cape Town’s oldest living traditions. Enjoy the fantastic views from the top and catch a full glimpse of Cape Town’s many landmarks. The tour ends upon arrival in Cape Town around 1:30pm. (F)

Transport: Franschhoek – Cape Town (2.25h)
Event: Signal Hill Hike (1.0h)

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein Welcome-Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Dein Foodie-Moment: Traditionelles südafrikanisches Braai (Barbecue), Kruger. Multiple Wildlife Safari Drives in Kruger National Park. Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing. Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden Tour. Addo National Park Safari drive. CEO-led hike in Tsitsikamma National Park. Big Tree Visit Tsitsikamma. Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve on the Gap Circuit. Driving and walking orientation tour of Knysna. Knysna Heads Visit. Scenic drive between Knysna and Franschhoek with stops at Mossel Bay and Barrydale. Lunch at a vineyard in Barrydale. CEO-led orientation walk of Franschhoek. Signal Hill walk. Free time in Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Franschhoek. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (12 nts), Lodges (3 nts)
Transport: Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 15 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

Gruppengröße: Max 18