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Cape Town, Kruger and Bushfire Festival | 2026

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  • Length

    9 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Cape Town (South Africa)

  • Ends in

    Johannesburg (South Africa)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    MAY 24, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Contiki sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
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    Yes

  • Special Interest(s)

    18-to-Thirtysomethings
    Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
    , Short Trips & Festivals

From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$2,107.20
Includes $144.00 of included costs
  • • $131: Air Price Cape Town to Johannesburg
  • • $13: Air Tax Cape Town to Johannesburg

Overview

Wanna experience the best of South Africa? And then finish up with an iconic music festival? From taking in Cape Town’s stunning coastline (atop Table Mountain!), to spotting the Big 5 in Africa’s top wildlife destinations - this trip hits all the right notes. Plus, you’ll spend 3 nights vibing at the Bushfire Festival (passes included!) & glamping under the stars. Get ready for Southern Africa’s greatest hits wrapped into 9 unforgettable days.

Visited During Tour

Bushfire Festival (Eswatini) | Cape Town (South Africa) | Eswatini | Johannesburg (South Africa) | Kruger National Park (South Africa)

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Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices

The following are Cape Town, Kruger and Bushfire Festival | 2026 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
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$2,107.20
Includes $144.00 of included costs
  • • $131: Air Price Cape Town to Johannesburg
  • • $13: Air Tax Cape Town to Johannesburg
Yes
(Departure #20260524)
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 728-2417

Cape Town, Kruger and Bushfire Festival | 2026

Contiki Tour Code 728-2417

Map of Cape Town, Kruger and Bushfire Festival | 2026 from Contiki
  • Day
    1

    Start Cape Town

    Hello and welcome to Africa! Your safari adventure starts right here - with some sumptuous scenery (yup, tonight’s hotel is within arm’s reach of the V&A Waterfront). Once you’ve taken your pics, dropped off your bags and heard all about what to expect from your Trip Manager, we’ll kick things off in style with a walkabout dinner.

      Accommodations: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
  • Day
    2

    Cape Town

    Our time in Cape Town is dedicated to sightseeing and today is no exception! We'll start at the very top with a cable car ride up Table Mountain, followed by a city tour of Cape Town’s key sights and historical attractions. After that, the rest of the day is yours. We recommend the V&A Waterfront (SA’s most visited attraction). You’ll also have the option to join our Township Tour & Amy Foundation Lunch, which gives you a locally guided insight into life during Apartheid. Tonight, you can get to know your new pals in the best way possible – an optional MasterChef-style cooking class with food, drinks and music.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
  • Day
    3

    Cape Town

    This is your day to take advantage of Cape Town’s myriad local excursions – after breakfast of course. Our fav is a scenic drive along the cliffs of Chapman's Peak and down to Cape Point – the South-Western tip of Africa. In the afternoon, we’ll stop off at Boulders Beach to admire a colony of adorable African penguins - with a chance to go kayaking with them too! What next? Well, you can't go wrong with wine tasting (and a view) to round off an incredible day touring the "fairest Cape in all the world." So, join us if you like!

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
  • Day
    4

    Cape Town to Kruger National Park via Johannesburg

    Rise and shine. Today, we have a (very early) flight to Johannesburg, the city of Gold, where our first port of call will be the Kruger National Park. The Savannah is calling. We've got no time to waste! We'll hop straight onto our coach and begin our journey through South Africa's country side to Kruger. Yup, it’s safari time! We arrive at the gates to Kruger National Park this afternoon with binoculars at the ready. Rolling through this wildlife haven (the size of a small country) for a sunset game drive as we make our way to our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp. Set on the banks of the Sabie River, in the middle of Kruger, this Special Stay has us camping in canvas tents (the kind with mattresses and linen). All dotted around a roaring bonfire, listening to lions off in the distance, and under the African stars. That's right, its not 5 star accommodation...its 5000 star camping.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar)
  • Day
    5

    Kruger National Park

    Today we're up bright and early for our first taste of the fresh morning air. We'll start with an optional sunrise safari – just in time to catch Africa’s elusive predators finishing off their nocturnal hunt. At midday, you’ll have the chance to relax back at the camp: you can visit the local shop, take a dip in the pool or visit the nearby restaurant where you can look out over the Sabie River and watch as the animals come to quench their thirst (yup, it's preddy special.) This afternoon, it’s back to the safari vehicles for an optional sunset game drive and another chance to see the Big Five and more. Tonight back at camp, you can choose to join us for a traditional South African braai or BBQ, complete with local sides and desserts.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Contiki Safari Camp, Lower Sabie (or similar)
  • Day
    6

    Kruger National Park to Bushfire Festival

    Rise & shine, explorers! Especially if you wanna choose to take the sunrise game drive (more game drives = more chances of ticking everything off that list). Or you could always choose to sleep in and catch a late brekkie. The game of hide and seek then continues one last time as we head back into the park, keeping our eyes open for any wildlife that's evaded us so far (come on cheetah... where are you) and bid farewell to Kruger. This morning, we'll roll into Crocodile Bridge. Then it’s all aboard the All Out Africa bus as we cross into Eswatini. Our base for the next few is a luxe camping site in Malandela’s Farm (the iconic home of the MTN Bushfire Festival). So, get your wristbands, settle into your glamping tents, and get ready to experience one of Africa's most epic festivals. Night one? Let’s go.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Bushfire Campsite (or similar)
  • Day
    7

    Bushfire Festival

    You’ve got a full day to dive headfirst into the festival madness. Start with your included brekkie at the campsite cafe, then hit the ground running. We’re talking market stalls, theatre shows, live music, inspiring talks, and an international food fair - all from 10am to 3am. Non. Stop.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Bushfire Campsite (or similar)
  • Day
    8

    Bushfire Festival

    One day wasn’t enough to soak up all the festival vibes? Thought so. Good thing you've got another round today. And when the sun sets? Head to the campsite cafe, grab a drink, and kick back with your crew (plus a whole lot of new friends from across the globe).

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Bushfire Campsite (or similar)
  • Day
    9

    Bushfire Festival to Johannesburg

    Nawww, it's the last day already?! Grab your final breakfast of the trip and jump on for a transfer back into where it all began - South Africa.  Time to swap socials, squeeze in those final hugs, and say goodbye to the crew. Your trip wraps up at OR Tambo International Airport. But the memories? They’re coming with you.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Cape Town, Kruger and Bushfire Festival | 2026 tour:

Travelers Notes

* SOUTH AFRICA: USA passport holders traveling to South Africa do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days. However, please ensure that guests passport has at least 2 blank visa pages. Guests must be in possession of a return air ticket or onward ticket. * IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.* DAY 1: Trip starts at 18:00 at the start Hotel in Cape Town * DAY 9: Trips ends around 13:00 with a drop-off at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. Departure flights should be booked from 16:00 on the last day. * NOTE: A towel is required for this trip.
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