13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg worth booking?
13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg is a 312-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $27000 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (12)
- Duration
- 312 hours
- From
- $27000 per person
Experience a good mix of nature, culture and adventure on this 13-day Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg. This trip will give you a taste of some of the best things the spectacular Kruger National Park, Isimangaliso Wet
What you get
- Hiking - Drakensberg Mountains
- Tour guide
- Wine Tasting - R62 Wine route
- Open 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Visit Garden of Eden
- Breakfast
About this experience
Experience a good mix of nature, culture and adventure on this 13-day Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg. This trip will give you a taste of some of the best things the spectacular Kruger National Park, Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, Durban, the Drakensberg Mountains, or the Garden Route has to offer, just to name a few. Highlights: 1. Game safaris in open game drive vehicles in Kruger National Park and Botlierskop Game Reserve 2. Game safaris in closed vehicles in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and Addo National Park 3. Visit Garden of Eden 4. Accommodation at top hotels and lodges 5. Visit Cango Caves 6. Robberg Nature Reserve – hiking 7. Visit Knysna Heads 8. Visit Quays Knysna Waterfront 9. Visit Plettenberg Bay – white sandy beaches 10. R62 Wine Route - world's longest wine route
What's included
Included
- Hiking - Drakensberg Mountains
- Tour guide
- Wine Tasting - R62 Wine route
- Open 4x4 safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve
- Visit Garden of Eden
- Breakfast
- Game safari in closed vehicle at Addo National Park
- Visit Knysna Heads, Quays Knysna, Plettenberg Bay
- Closed vehicle game safari at Isimangaliso Wetlands Park
- Explore the Garden Route
- Visit Cango Caves
- Boat Cruise - Hippo & Croc in St Lucia
- Open 4x4 Safari at Kruger National Park
- Hiking - Robberg Nature Reserve
- Durban - Victoria Market, Botanical Gardens
- Hotel/lodge Accommodation bed and breakfast for 12 nights
Not included
- Tips
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- African Sun Safaris
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- no restrictions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Greta Tour
13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg proved to be our best decision. First we traveled on the world's longest wine route. Visited Cango Caves and Botlierskop Game Reserve. Then Knysna Heads and Lagoon,. Then Plett, Port Elizabeth, East Londondon and Drakensberg Mountains. Icing was Kruger National Parl. Greta Tour
via Tripadvisor
What a fantastic 13 Day Safari traveling across South Africa
What a fantastic 13 Day Safari traveling across South Africa - Cape Town to Johannesburg. An absolutely great tour. We really enjoyed this tour
via Tripadvisor
We had the best time in South Africa traveling from Cape Town to Johannesburg
We had the best time in South Africa traveling from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Stops in many beautiful places - Drakensberg Mountains, Durban, Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and more
via Tripadvisor
A great way to see SA's must-sees!
We got to travel the country with a highly experienced driver Tim who has been working for African Sun Safaris for over 5 years. He knows the trip like the back of his hand and laid out a clear itinerary, often with a few different options depending on our preferences, every day. We had a youngish kid with us - 8 years old - and it was not possible to find a larger tour group willing to accept children under 12 so this worked well for us. Some things I might suggest as improvements for the future: ---More frequent communication with guests prior to tour start to make them feel comfortable and set expectations; we paid the (rather substantial) amount of money and then heard nothing back for months - we ended up emailing to try to get confirmation (and alleviate our fears that we'd been scammed). We are luckily frequent travelers but less experienced travelers from the US would have been completely spooked by the silence. ---Set a quality standard for the accommodations - in most cases our hotel rooms were nice (those in the Southern Sun and Garden Court families of hotels) but there were some below-standard accommodations I would not wish to see again. ---Permanently alter the itinerary 1) to go to the Central Drakensburg, not the Lower and 2) to not go to Mthatha and instead do the Panoramic Route in the northern Kruger area - we did this and it was amazing. Mthatha is not worth seeing and there is more than enough Mandela history on the rest of the tour to skip the museum there. ---Ensure tour guides are highly knowledgeable about the history and interesting facts of the locations along the way; there are many hours of driving on this tour and we hoped to learn a lot about South Africa from our tour guide.
via Tripadvisor
A great sample of all that South Africa has to offer!
There was below average communication leading up to our trip. We had to specifically ask what our hotel accommodations would be and couldn’t arrange a pick up spot/time until 48 hours before tour started. That was a little informal for a huge international trip and I think a welcome letter 2 weeks out or something giving a run down of everything would be a huge improvement. Once the tour started, it was a great time. I was pleased with our driver who accommodated both the published itinerary and individual requests. He had good knowledge of the roads and was very helpful solving any issues. The accommodations are a mix of fancy hotels, cabins, and Bed & Breakfast type places. Most had air conditioning and the beds were comfortable. It was a good experience and I recommend visiting South Africa. The people are friendly and the sights are breathtaking. Having the flexibility of a private tour compared to being on a bus tour is a huge upside. Just be aware of minimal communication with the company in the lead up to the trip. Once it starts… you won’t be disappointed.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 312 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $27000 to $83900
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by African Sun Safaris, who run 31 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.5.
See everything African Sun Safaris runsWhy this scores 71
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13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg cost?
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Prices start at $27000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg take?
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Plan for about 312 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 312-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 312-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 13 Day Safari - Cape Town to Johannesburg start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town, Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour, Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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