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- South Africa Odyssey (from Johannesburg to Cape Town)
- Kruger, Coast & Cape
- South Africa Youth Adventure - 12 days
- South Africa Highlights
- 12 Day | Victoria Falls, Chobe, Kruger NP & Cape Town (South Africa)
- Magnificent South Africa
- Classic South Africa
- Nature’s Wonders: 9 Days of Safari and Coastal Bliss in South Africa
- Vibrant South Africa: Nature, Wild Life and Adventure
- Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana (Johannesburg to Cape Town) (2025)
South Africa Odyssey (from Johannesburg to Cape Town)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a large variety of experiences and everything ran very smoothly. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Susan, traveled in April
Setting off from Johannesburg, the route passes through Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park, before heading to eSwatini and along the Garden Route. The tour visits 17 distinct cities before concluding in Cape Town, featuring stops at Three Rondavels and Knysna Lagoon.
Duration 14 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pretoria, Hazyview, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mbabane, Durban, St Lucia, Umhlanga, Port ElizabethSee all destinations Age Range 8 to 90 year olds Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
- NZ$5,286
The tour starts in Johannesburg with an Apartheid Museum visit, continuing to Kruger National Park. The route takes you through Hlane Royal Park, St Lucia Estuary, and Drakensberg Mountains before reaching Cape Town. Visit Boulder's Beach penguins and Table Mountain, covering 14 major destinations over 22 memorable days.
Duration 22 days Destinations Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Hlane Royal National Park, St Lucia, Durban, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Cintsa, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, OudtshoornSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,905
10% Off- NZ$4,415You save $490
Duration 12 days Destinations Johannesburg, Soweto, Graskop, Dullstroom, Kruger National Park, Eswatini, Hlane Royal National Park, Cape Town Age Range 18 to 49 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- NZ$5,055
South Africa Highlights
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The scenery, wildlife, and birds were stunning. Our guide Walt was excellent, very knowledgeable, and helpful.”
Maxine, traveled in August
Duration 14 days Destinations Johannesburg, Soweto, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness National Park, HermanusSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From
10% Off- NZ$6,820
12 Day | Victoria Falls, Chobe, Kruger NP & Cape Town (South Africa)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Victoria Falls was beautiful. We saw so many animals at a close distance.”
Nancy, traveled in October
Your stay begins at Johannesburg's Garden Court Hotel, moving through Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park, into Kruger's wilderness, and ending in Cape Town at Onomo Hotel. The route features scenic Chapman's Peak Drive and Stellenbosch wine region.
Duration 12 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operator Timeline Travel DMC From $8,300
20% Off- NZ$6,641You save $1,660
Magnificent South Africa
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A very thorough tour of South Africa, with more activities than I even imagined!”
DORIS, traveled in October
Starting from Johannesburg's Protea Hotel Balalaika, the route leads through Kruger Park, Makalali Reserve, and along the Garden Route. The tour includes iSimangaliso wetlands before finishing in Cape Town with Chapman's Peak and Cape Point exploration.
Duration 13 days Destinations Johannesburg, Hoedspruit, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Lobamba, St Lucia, Umhlanga, Port Elizabeth, Knysna, OudtshoornSee all destinations Age Range 7 to 99 year olds Operator Wingbuddy From
20% Off- NZ$7,878
Classic South Africa
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour gave an excellent chance to see and experience the top sites of South Africa. The hotels were superb.”
Kathryn, traveled in March
From Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport, the route winds through Mpumalanga, eSwatini, and along the Garden Route to Cape Town. The tour includes 15 key destinations including Kruger National Park, Knysna, and Oudtshoorn, covering 4,300km of diverse South African landscapes.
Duration 15 days Destinations Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Mbabane, Hluhluwe, St Lucia, Durban, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, MthathaSee all destinations Age Range 8 to 90 year olds Operator Cullinan Guided Journeys From
20% Off- NZ$3,406
Departing from Johannesburg's Constitution Hill area, journey through Pilanesberg National Park and coastal Mossel Bay, concluding at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront. Route includes Chapman's Peak Drive and stops at Cango Caves before reaching Table Mountain vicinity.
Duration 9 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Mossel Bay, Cape Town Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $5,364
5% Off- NZ$5,096You save $268
Beginning at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, tour visits Constitution Hill before heading to Pilanesberg National Park for safaris. Continue via included flight to Cape Town for Table Mountain ascent, Bo-Kaap exploration, and Cape Winelands tours before departing from Cape Town International.
Duration 8 days Destinations Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Cape Town Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operator Wanderful Holidays LLC From $4,358
5% Off- NZ$4,141You save $217
Duration 15 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Collette From
5% Off- NZ$10,396+$1,341 upfront costs
What people love about Johannesburg to Cape Town Tours
- South Africa Odyssey (from Johannesburg to Cape Town)
Tour itinerary was comprehensive and suitable for all who wants to experience a little bit of everything (safaris, culture, scenery). Was a little skeptical for accomodation as im quite particular for hotels, but to my delight, all of these accomodations were good! Though it can be a little tiring some days, but that's a trade off to see so many things. Funny and knowledgeable Zach is an awesome guide whom felt more like a friend throughout the trip:) I believe he is a great asset of Culinan Guided tour. He made our holiday a fantastic one! No hiccups throughout the tour from airport pickup to airport dropoff with sufficient toilet breaks along the daily drives. Best decision ever to join this tour!
- South Africa Rainbow Route
I have just returned from Sunway South Africa Rainbow Route tour (17 days). It was an absolutely wonderful tour from start to finish and I cannot recommend or praise it enough! It far exceeded my expectations in regards to sights, accommodation and mostly our guides and food! Our guides Stefaine and Sifiso were incredible and 100% made our trip as amazing as it was with their genuine love of guiding people through the sights of South Africa, knowledge & passion for wildlife and culture and luckily for us their amazing cooking skills.
- 12 Day | Victoria Falls, Chobe, Kruger NP & Cape Town (South Africa)
My friend and I had a wonderful vacation in Africa. Each place was very unique. Victoria Falls was beautiful. We had a fun time and met new friends on the dinner cruise. (Lots of hippos and saw some elephants). Then, in Chobe, we went on another sunset cruise and safari. We saw so many animals at a close distance. We saw hippos, elephants, Cape buffalo, giraffes, zebras, crocodile, wild dogs. We even watched a pride of lions for over an hour. It was magnificent! The Chobe safari was just me, my friend and the driver, so we could spend time in areas where we wanted. Next, we went to Kruger. Here we completed the Big Five and saw Rhinos and leopard! I didn't know what to expect with the panorama viewing day, but it was better than I could have imagined. Such beautiful landscape and waterfalls. We finished our trip in Cape Town. It's mountains and oceans. We enjoyed seeing the penguins at one of the beaches. We even saw ostrich around the Cape of Good Hope area. To top it off, the South African Springbok Rugby team won the World Championship, and we went to the celebration! The accommodations were wonderful. We enjoyed the food and the places our drivers took us to. I even tried ostrich fillets, and they were delicious. I was in communication with Andrew through WhatsApp during the vacation. He checked in many times to make sure everything was going well. Overall, we could not have asked for a better African Experience!
What our customers ask about Johannesburg to Cape Town Tours
What would be an example itinerary between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
A well-planned 12-day route begins with exploring Johannesburg's Soweto township before heading to Kruger National Park for safari experiences. The journey continues along the Garden Route where travelers spend 2 nights in Knysna exploring Tsitsikamma National Park and taking lagoon cruises. The route then leads to Hermanus for seasonal whale watching followed by 3 days in Cape Town. Here visitors explore Table Mountain Cape Point and the Winelands. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The guides were fantastic and I loved the itinerary. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 of Africa on our bucket list trip."
What are the most common destinations visited between Johannesburg and Cape Town?
The route connects several key South African landmarks including Kruger National Park the Drakensberg Mountains Addo Elephant National Park Knysna and the Cape Winelands region. Many tours include stays at distinctive properties such as Kapama River Lodge near Kruger and The Turbine Boutique Hotel in Knysna. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The tour brings you to wild parks rich with animals and beautiful coastline! The guides were extremely friendly creative and supportive."
What is the average price I can expect to pay for a Johannesburg to Cape Town tour?
Standard tour packages cost between USD 3700 and USD 5995 with most 12-14 day trips averaging USD 4500. This price typically covers lodging at select properties like Kapama River Lodge and Belle Maroc Hotel plus meals transport and guided activities. According to a TourRadar review: "The Cape Victoria Discover Tour is a wonderful tour and a great value for your money offering amazing wildlife experiences including seeing the Big 5."
What is the average distance covered on a tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
The scenic route spans approximately 1400 km (870 miles) through South Africa's diverse landscapes. Key segments include the 400 km stretch from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park the 120 km Garden Route portion from Knysna to Oudtshoorn and the final leg through the Winelands. Overnight stays often include Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel in Hazyview and Ocean View House in Cape Town.
What are the average tour lengths for tours from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
Tour durations range from 7 to 20 days though most programs run 12-15 days. The 15-day "Best of South Africa" tour covers major highlights while the "7-Day Kruger Game Drive and Cape Town Experience" offers a condensed version. One TourRadar traveler noted: "This was an incredible trip! We loved every second of it nothing felt like an add-on item at all."
What are the most popular wildlife viewing opportunities on the route?
The journey offers prime wildlife encounters particularly in Kruger National Park where visitors regularly spot the Big 5. Additional experiences include seasonal whale watching in Hermanus (June to December) elephant viewing at Addo Elephant National Park and birdwatching in Tsitsikamma Forest. A TourRadar traveler reported: "We saw incredible wildlife throughout the trip. The game drives in Kruger were particularly spectacular - we saw all of the Big 5 plus so much more!"
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