From May to September, Kruger tends to offer lower vegetation and good wildlife viewing; Cape Town and the Winelands can be combined at other times depending on the style of travel.
SOUTH AFRICA · WINES + WILDLIFE
SOUTH AFRICA — WINELANDS & BIG FIVE
Cape wines and Kruger safaris in one trip.
DURATION11 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Wildlife
COUNTRYSouth Africa
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Cape Town; Winelands; Stellenbosch; Franschhoek; Kruger
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Stellenbosch
2Franschhoek
3Pinotage
4Chenin Blanc
5Winelands + Big Five
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek place Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage in front of the Cape Mountains before the trip completely changes stopover in Big Five territory. Historic vineyards and safari form two strong South African chapters without diluting the identity of either.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Cape Town
Arrival in Cape Town and first contact with the coast and silhouette of Table Mountain.
DAY 2
Cape Town
Table Mountain, downtown and coastal neighborhoods offer a panoramic view of the city.
DAY 3
Cape Town: second day
Additional day for Cape of Good Hope, beaches or gastronomy, depending on the traveler's profile.
DAY 4
Cape Town → Winelands / Stellenbosch
Departure from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, entering the wine region.
DAY 5
Stellenbosch and wines
Tastings at Stellenbosch estates, focusing on wines, architecture and mountain scenery.
DAY 6
Franschhoek and gastronomy
Franschhoek combines wineries, gastronomy and a more contemplative pace between properties.
DAY 7
Winelands with free rhythm
Last day in the Winelands for additional producers or special lunch before the safari leg.
DAY 8
Winelands → Kruger
Flight or transfer to the Kruger region and entry to the lodge.
DAY 9
Kruger: safari
First day of safari in Kruger in search of the Big Five and other savannah species.
DAY 10
Kruger: second day of safari
New safari day at times of greatest animal activity, with breaks at the lodge between departures.
DAY 11
Kruger and closure
Last safari departure and end of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Cape Town, wine and gastronomy in the Winelands and safaris in Kruger form an exceptionally complete journey of contrasts.
YOUR WAY
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