The South African Guide

Itineraries

Day-by-day travel plans — how to structure your trip to make the most of the time you have.

A composite of South Africa highlights — Table Mountain, a Kruger elephant, and a Garden Route coastline
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14 Days in South Africa — Cape Town, Kruger, and the Garden Route

14-day South Africa itinerary: Cape Town, the Garden Route, and Kruger safari — the classic triangle with real costs, flight logistics, and day-by-day planning.

A male lion walking along a dusty track in Kruger National Park in the early morning light
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5 Days in Kruger National Park — Safari Itinerary for First-Timers

A 5-day self-drive Kruger safari itinerary: which gates to use, where to stay, best driving routes, what to expect, and how to maximise Big Five sightings.

The Cape Town waterfront at sunset with Table Mountain in the background and the harbour in the foreground
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7 Days in Cape Town — A Realistic Itinerary

A practical 7-day Cape Town itinerary: Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, Boulders Beach, the Winelands, and Robben Island — with real timing and costs.

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