10-Day Cultural Cape Town, Johannesburg & Kruger on a Budget

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Today, your local guide will meet you for a Historic Walking Tour which showcases the colonialism, drama and harmony of this city. In the afternoon, you'll board the distinctive red open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Then, you can either take the cable car up and explore Table Mountain. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to the famous Robben Island. In the evening, you cannot help but be swept up in the excitement of African stories told through live entertainment at the GOLD Restaurant.

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Today, you'll head to the colourful community of Bo-Kaap. Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, this picturesque corner of Cape Town well-known for its vast collection of colourful houses and cobblestone streets. You'll then continue to District Six to visit the living museum which depicts memories of the suffering the community entailed during the Apartheid. After visiting the Sthebe Arts and Cultural Centre in the Langa Township, you'll head to the V&A Waterfront for your trip to Robben Island.

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You'll start the morning with a pick up from a local guide for an elegant but relaxed tour through the Cape Winelands. The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries. You'll visit any of the three regions of the Cape Winelands, either Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl. The day will be spent eating mouthwatering foods and treats and drinking some of the best bubbles and wines that South Africa has to offer.

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Today, you'll say goodbye to Cape Town as you head to the airport after breakfast to catch a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you'll be collected and taken to one of the few Black-owned backpackers in South Africa. In the evening, you'll enjoy a traditional dinner, storytelling and live entertainment around the fire and under the starry African skies. Soweto is a living museum and these storytelling evenings offers a unique opportunity to listen in to real-life stories.

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Today you will learn more about the African tradition and the different tribes within South Africa. Lesedi Cultural Village is located in the heart of the African bushveld and rocky hills. It presents an enthralling opportunity to experience the mystical cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, and visit five traditional homesteads, each inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes who live according to tribal folklore and traditions of their ancestors.

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Today, you'll leave Johannesburg and you'll have two options: fly or drive. Driving to Kruger will take around six hours and flying around the same but spread between a plane journey and private transfers. If you decide to fly, you'll be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight. At the other end, you'll be collected by your driver at Hoedspruit airport and taken to your safari lodge. In the evening, you'll head out on a Big 5 game safari drive!

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After breakfast, you will have the chance to spend a full day exploring the park. Boarding the custom-built open-sided game drive vehicle, the absence of windows and elevated position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. The Orpen/Satara region has the greatest concentration of animals in the whole of Kruger Park, and this is where you are heading. In the evening, you'll head back to your lodge for a traditional African bush dinner.

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At sunrise, you'll set off on an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life on a four-hour walk in the wild. Your experienced field guides will lead you through the bush at a pace you can handle in search of the Big Five. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you are close enough to take a decent photo will remain with you forever. You'll have brunch and lunch relaxing by the pool at the lodge before heading out on another Big 5 sunset safari drive.