South African Eco Journey
7 Days Starting in Kruger Park, South Africa and ending in Cape Town, South Africa
Visiting: Kruger National Park, Cape Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
83341
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
0 - 10
Age range:
10-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the South African Eco Journey, a captivating tour that immerses you in the natural and cultural wonders of South Africa. Begin your adventure in the renowned Kruger National Park, where you'll stay at Buffalo Rock Camp and experience thrilling safari games with the chance to spot the Big Five and other wildlife. Transition to the vibrant city of Cape Town, staying at Hollow on the Square, and explore its rich heritage on a guided bicycle tour, visiting landmarks like Bo-Kaap and Green Point Stadium. Enjoy a full-day hop-on hop-off bus tour to Cape Point, passing through picturesque coastal towns and visiting a penguin colony. This eco-conscious tour ensures smooth transfers and comfortable accommodations, making it an unforgettable journey through South Africa's diverse landscapes and cultures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Johannesburg – Kruger National Park (380Km –5 Hrs)
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Arrive at OR Tambo International airport and proceed to the counter of Ashton Tours & Safaris for your shuttle service to Hazyview departing at 06h45 & 11h00. We recommend you to arrive 30 minutes before as after 11h00 there won´t be any other transportation to Hazyview. Considering that transportation is a major contributor to the build-up of harmful ozone-depleting emissions in the atmosphere, making careful, eco-conscious decisions about how to get around while holidaying in South Africa goes a long way to ‘greening’ your vacation. One sure way to reduce your carbon footprint, and thus reduce your contribution to global warming, is to make use of public transport alternatives, rather than hiring a car, as every extra vehicle on the road simply adds to the pollutants in the air. What follows is a selection of sensible travel alternatives for visitors eager to step lightly on our precious earth. Upon arrival in Hazyview lookout for the Echo Safari Rangers, who will collect and transfer you to your safari camp. Arrive at the camp set in a high-density game area that is rich in unspoiled natural beauty within Kruger National Park. Forget about electricity and Wi-Fi – experience the bush with us in true traditional African style!
Overnight in Kruger National Park on a full-board basis.
Day 2 : Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early to the warm safari morning and meet your Echo Safari Ranger, then jump in the open safari vehicle and enjoy an incredible safari experience. Let your self be driven through this magic mixture of colorful surrounding to Kruger National Park. You will be back to the lodge for breakfast to pick up some energy for the second round of safari game. Kruger National Park was founded in 1898 by Paul Kruger to protect the area’s unique flora and fauna. It encompasses an area of almost two million hectares and shares borders with Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The ideal season to observe the game is during the South African winter (May to September), since the climate is moderate and the landscape is dry. With the first rains in November, nature revitalizes. Simultaneously, summer is the time where most of the young animals are born. Kruger National Park is widely renowned for its astonishing variety in wildlife. Besides the Big 5 of elephants, rhinoceros, lions, leopards, and buffalo, visitors may also encounter giraffes, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and multiple bird species. Back in the lodge for lunch and the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Kruger National Park on a full-board basis.
Day 3 : Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early and proceed to your Open Safari game in Park with your echo safari ranger. Today you could recall again the magical atmosphere of awaking safari wilderness, observing the big five and all other safari creatures and take delight in this unique atmosphere. Back to the lodge for breakfast. You could decide to join the bushwalks instead of the open safari vehicle game drives to keep your carbon footprint in check! Inform your safari ranger and get closer to this jungle by stepping and following the prints of the wild animals. Lunch at the lodge and the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Kruger National Park on a full-board basis.
Day 4 : Kruger National Park – Cape Town (2 Hrs By Flight, Not Included)
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: Hollow on the Square or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, bid farewell to Kruger with a shuttle transfer from the camp to Nelspruit Airport and take a direct flight (not included) from Nelspruit airport to Cape Town. Direct flights emit less carbon than connecting flights. Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and take the MyCiTi Bus (ticket not included) just outside the terminal to the Civic City Centre bus stop. From here it will take you nine minutes on foot or use the public taxis to get to your hotel. The city’s prime attractions are only a short walk away from the hotel. Stay at the hotel for dinner or walk to be a champion of sustainability in the food realm. Enjoy gourmet dishes (delicious vegetarian options too) from fresh, seasonal produce bought from carefully picked local suppliers… An eatery can be considered a wise option if it aspires to use only locally sourced ingredients – and thus supports surrounding farms and minimizes its carbon footprint – and if it focuses on organic, seasonal produce, thereby endorsing honest, natural farming and production methods that don’t poison the earth with noxious chemicals. Interestingly, vegetarian food is also a more planet-friendly choice as it requires less energy to make than meat-based dishes. Check out tasty restaurants such as Dear Me, Addis in Cape or Plant. Nightlife can be enjoyed in Long Street, only a short stroll away from the hotel.
Overnight in Cape Town on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Day 5 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: Hollow on the Square or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, after beautiful fresh breakfast at your hotel, learn about Cape Town’s rich heritage while riding a bike from the vibrant Waterfront to the bustling inner city, getting up close and personal with the city and its inhabitants on a bicycle tour with Bike & Saddle (included). From the historic City Centre, cycle into the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood and then make your way towards Green Point before heading back to the Waterfront along the Atlantic Seaboard. Historic and modern landmarks of the tour include Adderley Street, Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, St. George’s Mall, Green Point Stadium and Eco-Park. Led by experienced guides, these bicycle tours are relaxed, interactive and offer an authentic approach to Cape Town’s cultural legacy and modern day life. Professionally guided tours by Bike & Saddle depart at 9am from outside the Radisson Blu Hotel, Beach Road (100 Beach Rd, Granger Bay, Cape Town, 8001 South Africa) on a daily basis and last for 3 hours (tours may be shortened or extended on request). Use public transport to get to the meeting point at the waterfront.
Overnight in Cape Town on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Day 6 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: Hollow on the Square or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning after an energizing breakfast, get ready for the sightseeing tour of Cape Town. The closest City sightseeing Cape Town Tour Office Bus stop is at 81 Long Street and the tour departs at 09h40 in the morning (bus ticket included). Renowned for its bright red, double-decker hop-on-hop-off buses that take visitors on sightseeing trips around Cape Town and the peninsula, this tour operator is also South Africa’s first carbon-neutral bus company and is committed to offsetting emissions by buying carbon credits from a local composting business. These guided tours are therefore a doubly responsible way to see the city and surround. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Cape Point, driving through picturesque Muizenberg and Fish Hoek, visiting the penguin colony in Boulders. You then continue to the Cape of Good Hope with an optional hike to the Cape of Good Hope headland. Return to the city via Scarborough and Kommetjie and the scenic Ou Kaapse mountain pass with its spectacular vistas towards False Bay.
Overnight in Cape Town on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Day 7 : Depart Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast
All good things come to an end and you will have to take the MyCiTi Bus or Green Cab back to the airport.
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
This is a non-guided tour. Local guides are only present on guided excursions. An English-speaking local guide is available during the bike tour on day 5 and an escorted Safari Echo Ranger is available during the safari games on day 2 and 3.
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Accommodation
6 nights’ accommodation. Day 1-3 in Kruger National Park at Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*. Day 4-6 in Cape Town at Hollow on the Square or similar 3*.
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches on day 1, 2, 3, and 3 dinners on day 1, 2, 3.
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Transport
Arrival shuttle service to Hazyview from O.R. International Airport (departing at 06h45 & 11h00). Shuttle transfer from the hotel to Nelspruit Airport on day 4.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary: Admission to and game drives in Kruger National Park (day 2, 3), Guided Cape Town Bicycle Tour (day 5), Hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Expenses of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme.
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Drinks
Drinks during included meals.
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Gratuities
Gratuity for driver and guide.
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Insurance
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
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Personal Items
Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours.
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket on day 6.
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Flights and Visa Fees
International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees.
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Nelspruit to Cape Town Flight
Nelspruit to Cape Town flight on day 4 not included.
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Departure Transfer
Departure transfer on day 7, to Cape Town airport.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in South Africa. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- Upon arrival at O.R. International Airport head to the counter of Ashton Tours & Safaris, 30minutes before the shuttle service to Hazyview, which departs at 06h45 & 11h00. After this time no further transportation will be available.
- Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed
- No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed.
- Recommended flight on day 4: SA Airlink leaving 13h15 and arriving 15h45
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary
- It is compulsory to sign an indemnity form when entering South African National Parks. More information in the regulation and the parks can also be found on the official SANPARKS website: www.sanparks.org
- Parents travelling with children would now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit. Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to accommodation stipulated) at the time of travel
- See your doctor for advice in regards to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Kruger National Park:
- Standard Hotel Category = Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*
Day 4-6 Cape Town:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hollow on the Square or similar 3*
Mode of Transport
The tour includes shuttle services from O.R. International Airport to Hazyview, and from the hotel to Nelspruit Airport, ensuring smooth and eco-friendly transfers.
Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights of comfortable accommodation, with 3 nights at Buffalo Rock Camp in Kruger National Park and 3 nights at Hollow on the Square in Cape Town, both offering 3-star amenities.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Kruger National Park:
- Standard Hotel Category = Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*
Day 4-6 Cape Town:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hollow on the Square or similar 3*
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes shuttle services from O.R. International Airport to Hazyview and from the hotel to Nelspruit Airport. Additionally, there is a shuttle transfer from the camp to Nelspruit Airport on day 4.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, there are guided tours included. An English-speaking local guide is available during the bike tour on day 5, and an escorted Safari Echo Ranger is available during the safari games on days 2 and 3.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights of comfortable accommodation. You will stay for 3 nights at Buffalo Rock Camp in Kruger National Park and 3 nights at Hollow on the Square in Cape Town, both offering 3-star amenities.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches on days 1, 2, and 3, and 3 dinners on days 1, 2, and 3.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes admission to and game drives in Kruger National Park, a guided Cape Town Bicycle Tour, and a hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket.
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Is the tour eco-friendly?
Yes, the tour emphasizes eco-conscious travel. It includes public transport alternatives to reduce carbon footprint, and the hop-on hop-off bus tour is operated by South Africa’s first carbon-neutral bus company.
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What should I wear during the tour?
Comfortable and light clothing is recommended. Visitors should avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent are also advised.
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Are there any specific requirements for parents traveling with children?
Yes, parents traveling with children need to provide an unabridged birth certificate of all traveling children. When children are traveling with guardians, affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel are required.
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What is the recommended flight for the transfer from Kruger National Park to Cape Town?
The recommended flight on day 4 is SA Airlink, leaving at 13:15 and arriving at 15:45.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional tours available, but they are not included in the tour package.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of atc south africa charges.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.