Südafrika 18 Tage Ultimate South Africa Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

You can see the best of South Africa in just under three weeks on this epic 18-day adventure from Cape Town and back. Spend a week in Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park with thrilling bush walks, safari drives, and unforgettable bush braais. Then, head south to hit the iconic Garden Route, trekking through national parks and spotting wildlife at every turn. Treat yourself to delicious South African cuisine and raise a glass (or two!) in the vineyards of Franschhoek. Finish your journey right where it began – back in Cape Town – guided every step of the way by your awesome local CEO. It’s the full South African experience, and it’s calling your name.

• Ride the cable car up Table Mountain

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

• Take part in a wildlife bushwalk

• 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 Cape Town

Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Unterkunft: Inn on the Square

2. Tag Cape Town

Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain. Ride to the time on the cable car and explore the area on hiking trails leading to scenic views before riding back down. Spend the afternoon on your own partaking in one of the many optional activities in the area. Tonight, choose to attend another group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city. (F)

Event: Table Mountain Visit via the Cable Car (3.0h)
Freizeit: Cape Town
Unterkunft: Inn on the Square

3. Tag Cape Town / Johannesburg

Transfer to the airport in the morning and fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a taste of South African fare for the next leg of your adventure. (F) (A)

Transport: Cape Town – Johannesburg (3.0h)
Freizeit: Johannesburg
Unterkunft: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

4. 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: Awelani Lodge

5. Tag Kruger National Park

Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to the wildlife in Kruger National Park. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Nature Walk – Awelani Conservancy (Beginn: 8:00 Uhr – 2.0h)
Event: Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive (Beginn: 15:00 Uhr – 2.5h)
Unterkunft: Awelani Lodge

6. 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: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

7. 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: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

8. 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: Umbhaba Eco Lodge

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

9. 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)

Event: Chimp Eden Tour (Beginn: 12:00 Uhr – 2.0h)
Transport: Hazyview – Johannesburg (Beginn: 10:00 Uhr – 4.0h)
Unterkunft: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

10. Tag Johannesburg / Port Elizabeth

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

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

11. Tag 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 Port Elizabeth to spend a leisurely evening on your own. (F)

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

12. Tag 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: 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

13. 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

14. 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)

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

15. 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

16. 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)

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

17. 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

18. 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: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Table Mountain cable car ride and visit. Nature Walk. Wildlife Safari Drive. Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing. Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive. Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden Tour. Free time in Cape Town. Addo National Park Safari drives. 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), Tented Camp (2 nts) Lodges (3 nts)
Transport: Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking.
Mahlzeiten: 17 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

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

31.07.2025 -26.11.2026 EUR 869

Gruppengröße: Ride the cable car up Table Mountain, Sit down to a traditional South African braai (barbecue), Take part in a wildlife bushwalk, 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.