South Africa in two weeks

South Africa is made for a first trip to Africa: cities, wine, coast and the Big Five, with good roads.

The route

  • Days 1 to 4: Cape Town. Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Robben Island.
  • Days 5 to 6: The Winelands. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
  • Day 7: Hermanus. Whales from about June to November.
  • Days 8 to 10: The Garden Route. Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma.
  • Day 11: Fly from George or Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) to the Kruger area.
  • Days 11 to 14: Kruger or a private reserve next to it.

Tips

  • The Cape is best from October to April; Kruger from May to October. Shoulder months like April, May, September and October balance both.
  • Drive in daylight and book Kruger rest camps early.

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