Solo-ish South Africa

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Duration: 10 days

Begins: Cape Town

Ends: Johannesburg

Trip Code: DSCI

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    South Africa doesn’t need an intro, but this 10-day Solo-ish adventure is one you'll want to hear about. We know going on safari solo can be a bit daunting, but with this trip, you’ll be joining a crew of like-minded explorers just as excited to roam as you are. Start in Cape Town, hitting all the must-sees like Table Mountain and Boulders Beach — with a special G surprise, of course. Then, it’s off to the wild East for a few epic days in Kruger National Park, spotting the Big Five and more. Ready to make some wild memories?
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Solo-ish Adventures
    For solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.
    Service Level
    Standard
    Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Maximum 18, avg 16.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Dinner Party: Cooking Class & Dinner in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
    • We Day: Get To Know Cape Town, Cape Town
    • G Day: Full-day Highlights of Cape Town, Cape Town
    • Me Day: Cape Town Me Day, Cape Town
    • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
    • 7 Safari drives and a bush walk in the Kruger National Park area
    • Free time in Cape Town and Kruger for your own choice of activities
    • Internal flight from Cape Town to Kruger
    • Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (5 nts), Lodge (2 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts) on a twinshare basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.

    Meals

    9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

    Allow USD125-165 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Plane, safari vehicle, private van, walking.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

    Day 1 : Dinner Party: Cape Town

    Welcome to Cape Town. Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel and take some time to freshen up and get settled. After an afternoon welcome briefing with your CEO and new Solo-ish travel mates, attend a hands-on, intimate cooking experience with the whole group in the hillside neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Cooking Class & Dinner in Bo-Kaap

    Cape Town 2h - 3h

    Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Gather round with local women as they give you a warm-hearted tour of their beloved Bo-Kaap. Gather together in the kitchen as you help your host cook a multi-dish meal of traditional regional staples like potato Malay curry, samosas, and chili poppers. Step-by-step, you will learn together and witness how food has this undeniable power to bring strangers together. Sit down around the table in your host’s home and enjoy the delicious fruits of your labour as you laugh and share stories about one another. You’ll be surprised how early on the connection can feel effortless.

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Meals Included:

    Dinner

    Day 2 : We Day: Cape Town

    Today is all about Cape Town. First the group and CEO will enjoy a cable car ride up to the top of the city’s iconic Table Mountain. Soak in the views that locals and visitors alike rave about, and set your sights on landmarks like Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, Table Bay, and Devil’s Peak. Explore some of the hiking trails at the top before returning to the base via cable car. In the afternoon attend a farm-to-table experience in a community garden where you will enjoy a workshop and listen to stories before having a delicious, locally sourced meal.

    Get To Know Cape Town

    Cape Town 6h - 8h

    With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Start by getting to know the glories of Cape Town during an epic day featuring both a highlight and unique experience. First up a cable car ride to the top of iconic Table Mountain to enjoy the remarkable panoramic views from new heights. Enjoy time to hike the surrounding trails with others or on your own, and feel the luxury of solitude but skip the loneliness. Then head to a community garden to hear from a local entrepreneur about the work they are doing to grow organic produce. Cap off the day with a delicious spread of food from the garden.

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 3 : G Day: Cape Town

    Get ready for what G does best and enjoy a day of the must-see sites and highlights of Cape Town with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Start in the multicultural Bo-Kaap area for a historic walk amid the colourful houses, then head to Kalk Bay for the charm of this fishing village where mussel shells used to be farmed to make chalk. Boulders Beach is next where you'll hop into a kayak to paddle with the penguins. The remainder of the day is focused on various viewpoints and lookout spots around Cape Town and who knows where you just might end up to cap off G Day.

    Full-day Highlights of Cape Town

    Cape Town

    With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the world's coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences and a surprise G element along the way to take your day to an 11. From the lovely Bo-Kaap neighbourhood to the charming fishing village of Kalk Bay, and the iconic penguins at Bolders Beach to Simontown beach huts, this day in Cape Town gets you to all of the must-see spots while adding in a special G surprise somewhere along the way. Visit the Cape Point Lighthouse, set off along the Chapmans Peak Drive, and feel fully enveloped in the allure of Cape Town.

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 4 : Me Day: Cape Town

    It’s time for a day that belongs to you! After three immersive days, Cape Town might be feeling familiar and you’re likely ready to take on some exploration by yourself. From museums to hikes, or perhaps a wine tour to the nearby vineyards, there’s no shortage of options. And you can decide to be as alone or social as you choose for the best of both worlds. If you'd like to spend time with your incredible CEO, choose to join her on a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

    Cape Town Me Day

    Cape Town

    Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Optional Activities - Day 4

    South African Wine Tour and Tasting

    Cape Town 5h - 7h

    Take a day trip into the wine lands of South Africa with an expert guide. Visit iconic estates and lesser-visited farms only known to locals in the Stellenbosch area. Indulge in tastings and pairings with cheeses, chocolate, and local delicacies such as Biltong (salted meat). Walk through vineyards and cellars for an all encompassing look at wine production, and learn about the history of this region. Gesondheid! PLEASE NOTE that if this activity is listed on the first or last day of the itinerary you will need to book a pre-night or post-night with a sales representative as the wine tour begins at 8 am.

    Cape Town Urban Safari

    Cape Town 6h - 7h

    Take an alternative tour of Cape Town. Journey to District Six, a former inner-city residential area where over 60,000 of its residents were forcibly removed during the Apartheid regime, and to the infamous suburb of Woodstock. See the colourful graffiti murals that line the walls and tell stories of the local people. Head to Devil’s Peak Tap Room to sample their craft beers and enjoy a delicious lunch as you admire the view of the Devil’s Peak mountain. After lunch, experience the vibrant colours of the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood and visit a winery. Take the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive for spectacular views of views of Noordhoek, Hout Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. End the day with a drink overlooking the ocean.

    Acommodation

    Cresta Grande Cape Town

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 5 : Cape Town to Kruger

    You’ll feel simultaneously sad and excited to be leaving Cape Town for the next leg of this Solo-ish adventure. Board a flight to Kruger where the safari portion begins. After arriving at your accommodations in this wild area, you will enjoy a safari drive for a glimpse of the resident animals as the day winds down.

    Plane

    Cape Town International Airport - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Private Vehicle

    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport - Kruger 2h30m 120km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Afternoon Safari Drive

    Kruger

    Experience the perfect introduction to the wildlife of the Kruger area and hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle to get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot large herds of elephant roaming in the area as well as groups of buffalo, antelope, hyena, and more.

    Acommodation

    Skukuza Safari Lodge

    Acommodation

    Skukuza Safari Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 6 : Kruger Area

    Rise with the bright African savanna sun for an included bush walk near the lodge to get up close and personal with the nature that surrounds you. Spend the remainder of the day on your own with time for optional activities through the lodge, or to be alone amid the grandness of this iconic area. In the evening, gather together for a bush dinner in the fresh, open air.

    Morning Walking Safari

    Kruger 2h - 3h

    Awake in the early morning and set of into the bush with an expert guide. Learn about various plants and animals in the morning glow of the savanna and experience a whole new way of being close to the nature that South Africa is known for.

    Free time:

    Kruger

    Spend free time back at the lodge to enjoy lunch on your own and relax before this evening's activities.

    Evening Safari Drive

    Kruger 2h - 3h

    Jump in the safari vehicle as the light begins to fade for an evening drive into the bush. Enjoy ample opportunities to spot wildlife as you watch the golden light illuminate the landscape.

    Boma Dinner

    Kruger

    Gather round for a Boma dinner and indulge your taste buds with South African cuisine in harmony with the wildness of the landscape. Lit by lanterns and the warming fire, you will taste your way through traditional dishes made from local ingredients.

    Acommodation

    Skukuza Safari Lodge

    Acommodation

    Skukuza Safari Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 7 : Kruger National Park

    Travel into the untamed Big 5 Reserve of Kruger National Park to your tented safari camp. Embark on wildlife drives through the park and enjoy time to participate in the various activities near the camp on your own like, horse trails or an aerial cable along the Sabie River.

    Private Vehicle

    Kruger - Kruger National Park 2h30m 60km

    Travel through the beautiful scenery to your next lodge stay.

    Big 5 Reserve Evening Safari Drive

    Kruger National Park

    After breakfast the group will travel to the next location, a tented safari camp near Kruger National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon to get settled and have an included lunch on the property before the evening wildlife drive through the park to spot the resident animals and photograph the grandness of this environment.

    Acommodation

    aha Buffalo Rock

    Acommodation

    aha Buffalo Rock

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 8 : Kruger National Park

    Spend a final day in the tented camp area. Participate in safari drives, bush walks, nearby ziplining, or simply relax in your serene surroundings and take time for yourself. Whether that be writing, reading, meditating, or simply listening to the lively sounds of Kruger National Park, the choice belongs to you. Gather for a group dinner at camp in the evening.

    Morning Safari Drive

    Kruger National Park

    Soak in the calming atmosphere of the bush on a morning safari drive. Search for the big five and slow down as the sun rises to sit in silence and simply be in nature.

    Free time:

    Kruger Afternoon

    Take some time to yourself and enjoy your surroundings in the African bush. Enjoy lunch at the lodge property.

    Evening Safari Drive

    Kruger 2h - 3h

    Jump in the safari vehicle as the light begins to fade for an evening drive into the bush. Enjoy ample opportunities to spot wildlife as you watch the golden light illuminate the landscape.

    Acommodation

    aha Buffalo Rock

    Acommodation

    aha Buffalo Rock

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 9 : Kruger National Park/Johannesburg

    Take advantage of some time this morning to say your good-byes to the beautiful savanna and leave Kruger for Johannesburg. In the evening, gather with your CEO and Solo-ish friends for an optional farewell dinner in Johannesburg.

    Morning Safari Drive

    Kruger National Park

    Soak in the calming atmosphere of the bush on a final morning safari drive. Take some time to breath in the smells and close your eyes to listen to the sounds that have been your background music for the last four days.

    Private Vehicle

    Kruger National Park - Johannesburg 6h 400km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

    Acommodation

    Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 10 : Johannesburg

    You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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