Perth to Kruger National Park

Your fly, stay and cruise package includes:

• Economy class flight to Perth, returning from Johannesburg
• 2 nights accommodation in Perth
• 17 night cruise onboard Queen Mary 2, Perth to Cape Town
• All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
• A wide range of onboard activities & entertainment
• Port charges & prepaid gratuities onboard your cruise
• Economy class flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
• 1 night pre tour accommodation in Johannesburg

• 11 day Kruger & Cape Town Tour by Intrepid, Johannesburg to Cape Town
• Includes 6 nights accommodation in Hotels and 4 in Lodges
• 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
• Transport by 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Van and Plane
• Private Game Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
• Kruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive
• Kruger Lodge Reserve - Morning Nature Walk
• Cape Town - Morning Historic Walking Tour
• Cape Town - Afternoon Cape Peninsula Tour
• Franschoek Winelands Tour
• Select private transfers

***Rate is based on twin share for travel 19 March to 19 April 2023***

Queen Mary 2 Cruise

Kruger & Cape Town Tour

Day 1: Johannesburg to Greater Kruger National Park
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your Kruger Short Break starts very early this morning to get you to Kruger for a late lunch. Advise us of your accommodation so we can pick you up from 5:30am onwards. The exact time of pick-up for alternate hotels will be communicated to your hotel reception in the afternoon prior to day 1 of your itinerary. Please verify this time with reception the evening prior to your start day. We depart Johannesburg, the 'City of Gold' and head off on an adventure of a lifetime. A truly unique African experience unfolds as we enter the Greater Kruger National Park ecosystem arriving at our lodge in time for lunch. After some time to settle in, head off on a 3 hour afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles in a private game reserve. Enjoy the thrill of spotting a impala, zebra, giraffe or lion, among other animals. Here you're likely to see any of the species that one may encounter in Kruger, since there are no boundary fences between the reserve and Kruger itself. Mid way through the safari stop for drinks at one of the waterholes before continuing the game drive into the early evening. Located in the greater Kruger, your accommodation is wonderfully intimate, with limited permanent safari tented rooms. Rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortably appointed with private ensuite. The lodge also offers a comfortable lounge, perfect for chatting with the other guests over a drink or two. There is also a swimming pool, shaded deck area, dining tent and WiFi.

Day 2: Greater Kruger National Park
One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including the Big Five and the endangered African wild dog. Our wildlife experience begins as soon as we enter the park, heading into prime game viewing areas where we hope to catch a glimpse of some of the amazing animals found inside the park, including the Big Five. Enjoy breakfast at one of the picnic spots before continuing through the park. Our entire day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping off at the various waterholes en route. We depart the park in the late afternoon and return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation.

Day 3: Greater Kruger National Park
We depart the lodge and make our way back into the Kruger National Park. another full day game drive in Kruger National Park. After a full day of exploring we return to the lodge and relax around the fire listening to the night sounds of Africa.

Day 4: Greater Kruger National Park
Spend the day at the lodge at your leisure, or take part in the optional drive along the Panoramic Route viewing the Drakensberg Escarpment - some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has to offer. The sights en route include: God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and some of the magnificent waterfalls within the Blyde River Canyon.

Day 5: Johannesburg
Rise early and head out on a morning bush walk. Guided by a qualified nature guide, we learn about nature's finer details like bird, tree and spoor identification. Transfer back to Johannesburg. There's plenty of time to stop and explore along the way. Take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels. On arrival in Jo'burg you will be dropped at the Holiday Inn Rosebank where you will spend the night. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, and is also located next to the Mall of Rosebank.

Day 6: Cape Town
You will need to check-out of the hotel after breakfast today and be ready for your transfer to the airport. It's just a short 2hr 10 minute flight to Cape Town and on arrival you will be met by our local transfer company and transferred to your hotel. With its stunning coastline, dominating mountain and modern cityscape, Cape Town is one of Africa's most appealing cities. With vineyards on its doorstep, adventure activities around every other corner and plenty of restaurants and cafes to while away the time, Cape Town is a very easy city to spend some extra time in.

Day 7: Cape Town
Today retrace 350 years of Cape Town’s dramatic history on a three-hour walking tour. The route will take in historical sights such as the Castle of Good Hope, Grand Parade, and significant historic slavery sites such as the Slave Lodge and Slave Tree. Stop out the front of the Parliament Building and District Six Museum, learn about apartheid and gain valuable insight into the effects of racism and discrimination on the lives of ordinary South Africans. Follow the Footsteps to Freedom tour guides in Government Avenue and hear about Cape Town’s three Nobel Peace Prize-winners: Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and Frederik Willem De Klerk. Then visit the building where the apartheid laws were passed, and where they were later repealed after De Klerk’s dramatic speech at the opening of Parliament in February 1990. After the tour, perhaps soak up the modern-day energy of the city in Greenmarket Square or St George's Mall. In the afternoon, travel down the spectacular coast to rugged Cape Peninsula. Some of the highlights including Clifton Beach, Camps Bay, Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope and the Boulders Beach Penguins. Don't forget to bring a camera!

Day 8: Cape Town & Windelands
Spend a full day travelling the beautiful Cape Winelands, visiting both colonial and more recent estates for a taste of the region’s best wines. The Winelands region features almost 100 different estates, of which the group will visit three today. Start off with a cellar tour and a wine tasting at Hidden Valley Estate in the Stellenbosch area. There is also the option of adding a chocolate and wine pairing experience for an additional fee. After learning more about the region’s wine, visit the college town of Stellenbosch. Take an hour to wander the boulevards and town center, then head to the hills and visit Franschhoek. The view of the valley from here, which is lined with manicured rows of vineyards, is spectacular. Soak up the scenery and enjoy a fine wine from La Cabriere Estate. While here, perhaps take the opportunity to lunch at the estate’s gourmet restaurant, or choose to dine at one of the village’s many cafés instead. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing drive to Paarl, driving past the Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released in February 1990. Arrive at Fairview Estate for more wine and cheese tastings before returning Cape Town.

Day 9: Cape Town
Today is a free day and Cape Town, with its internationally recognised beaches, is a great place to kick back and relax. If you'd rather get active, hop inside the revolving cable car and set off on one of hundreds of hiking trails that criss cross Table Mountain to its summit, stopping off the admire the views of Camps Bay below. If you've got energy left perhaps strap on a harness and abseil down. Other attractions worth a visit include the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Robben Island, and the Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Day 10: Cape Town
Today is another free day to enjoy this great city. Perhaps take the Hop-on-hop-off sightseeing tour around Cape Town.

Day 11: Cape Town
Our adventure comes to an end today. There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.

Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest Balcony category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 03 August 2022 and can be withdrawn without notice. Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated. Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Hotel location and inclusions may vary depending on availability and alternative dates of travel. Visas are not included. Airfare prices are based on a departure from Sydney and are a guide only, prices will vary depending on choice of airline, schedules and availability. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.

Stateroom upgrade offer is available on selected stateroom categories on selected '23/'24 voyages. Book into a lead Balcony stateroom for the price of a Inside stateroom, or book a Q4-P2 Grill Suite for the price of the grade below. Offer ends 31 August 202.