Name: South Africa Big 5 Safari and Victoria Falls Journey
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: south-africa-big-five-safari-and-zimbabwe-luxury-itinerary
Price: 4950 USD
Availability: InStock

Is the South African Beach and Bush Self-Drive Adventure for Me?

This self drive will allow you to spend time in the Mother City, enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and a safari in the Greater Kruger Park. You start your journey in the Mother City with a few days at a classic hotel within the V&A precinct. It is a great base to explore the town and its surroundings such as the Cape Peninsula and Winelands. Then drive along the famous Garden Route to reach Plettenberg Bay and spend some time near the beach. A short flight to the Kruger to end your trip with a stay at Kapama South Camp for some amazing game viewing in search of the Big 5.

* Should you prefer not to drive, this journey can also be guided, contact us for prices.

Your 10-Day Itinerary

Outside balcony seating | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Bathroom | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Seating area in Presidential Suite | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Lobby seating | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Bar with seating | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Hotel Exterior welcome | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Bedroom | Photo credit: Queen Victoria Hotel

Arrive in Cape Town and collect the vehicle at the car rental counter. We will provide you with the directions to your hotels, a local map can be provided on request. Should you be using a digital map, please chat to the hotel concierge to ensure you have the correct routing. You will spend 3 nights at the Queen Victoria Hotel including your breakfasts. Your days are at leisure to explore the area - from the vibrant city center, to Cape Point with a visit to the penguins and Kirstenbosch. A day can be spent in the winelands with a hop on train journey in Franschhoek. Weather permitting, spend some time at the beach. If you want to stay active, there is kayaking, hiking up Table Mountain, rent a bike along the promenade or simply lounge at the pool.

Queen Victoria Hotel

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Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Depart early for the drive through George, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay to arrive late afternoon in the famous coastal town. Spend two nights at The Periwinkle guest house, a great base from which to relax and enjoy the beach and the warm water of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy walking on the long white sandy beach, watch the surfers making the most of the waves, spot the dolphins, or hop on a boat for an excursion while being located a few minutes from the center of the town … you will love your stay in Plett, as the locals call the city.

Periwinkle Guest Lodge

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Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Today is a drive to "the end" of the Garden Route with the windy city, Port Elizabeth, now called Gqeberha. This is a convenient stop before the flight early next morning. It allows you to do some shopping and rest in between the activities. There is also a long beach right by the hotel that is known for wonderful sunsets. Overnight at the Beach Hotel.

The Beach Hotel

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Meals: Breakfast included

Transport: Included

Bush view of the dining area inside Kapama Southern Camp

Return the car to the airport on time for your flight to Hoedspruit (via Johannesburg). Arrive in Hoedspruit for the shuttle into camp, not too far away. The next 3 nights are spent at Kapama Southern Camp, including all your meals, local beverages, and 2 game drives per day. Early morning and early evening are the best time of day for game viewing. Spotting an elusive cheetah retiring for the day, a dazzle of zebras starting their day, or hearing the call of Guinea fowl as the day ends means two game drives are never the same and offer different experiences at different times. What you see in the morning, afternoon, or evening will differ from season to season and day to day. Back at camp, you can relax on your private patio or swim at the pool.

Kapama Southern Camp

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

The holidays are coming to an end; after breakfast transfer back to the airport on time for your flight to Johannesburg (flight included). Time at leisure until your onward flight or contact us to extend your trip with a few days to Victoria Falls for example.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

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I was recommended Discover Africa by a friend who raved about them for their African Safari adventure and they didn’t disappoint. From the start the communication was timely, despite the time zone difference, and the advice was thorough and precise. It seemed to me that our agent, Susan, was always available no matter what time I was communicating with her. More than that she regularly checked in with me during our trip to make sure all was going well and checked us in for all our internal flights ahead of time.

The first thing Susan did was to find out what we wanted from our trip and then used that to tailor an itinary that met all our desires. Susan’s intimate knowledge of tourism in Africa had us booked into game reserves and guides in South Africa and Kenya which had all the big 5 on display plus more. The accommodation and tour guides she organised were fantastic.

Thanks to Susan we have had an African adventure taking in Karongwe and Masai Mara game reserves, Victoria Falls and the beautiful city of Cape Town which has provided photos, videos and memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

The service we recieved from Discover Africa was exceptional and went beyond our expectations. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

"I was recommended Discover Africa by a friend who raved about them for their African Safari adventure and they didn't disappoint. From the start the communication was timely, despite the time zone difference, and the advice was thorough and precise...."

Stephen Suster, Australia · 18 Jan 2026 ·

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