South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Stay at various hotels including SunSquare Cape Town Gardens, Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay, aha The Rex Hotel, Garden Court Umhlanga, Ghost Mountain Inn, Foresters Arm, and Sabi River Sun Resort.

• Meals

  12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.

• Guided Tours

  Guided tours and excursions including visits to Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma National Park, and Mkuze Game Reserve.

• Game Drives

  Game drives in Mkuze Game Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park area.

• Local Experiences

  Interactions with local Zulu people and visits to a local market and a unique glass factory in eSwatini.

• Transportation

  All transportation during the tour including flights from Gqeberha to Durban and from Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg.

• Small Group

  Each tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure, ensuring a more personalized experience.

• UNESCO Sites

  Visit to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as excursions to the Cape winelands, whale watching in Hermanus, and optional cruises in Knysna are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
  
  

• Visas and Entry Fees

  Visas and entry fees to certain attractions are not included.
  
  

Meals

12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Notes

All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.

For approximately one month each year, typically from late July to late August, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is closed for annual maintenance. In these instances, a private tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included in its place.

Small Group

Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

Cape Floral Region Protected Areas

Accommodation

Experience a variety of accommodations from the contemporary SunSquare Cape Town Gardens to the historic Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay, the eclectic aha The Rex Hotel in Knysna, the nature-inspired Garden Court Umhlanga, the intimate Ghost Mountain Inn, the charming Foresters Arm, and the wildlife-rich Sabi River Sun Resort near Kruger National Park.

Mode of Transport

Travel through South Africa in comfort with a mix of scenic drives, including the famous Chapman's Peak Drive, and flights between key locations such as Gqeberha to Durban and Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg.