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Solo-Ish South Africa
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Cape Town (South Africa)
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Ends in
Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUL 9, 2026 to DEC 16, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details., Solo-ish AdventuresFor solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.
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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.
$2,449.30
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Overview
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?
Visited During Tour
Cape Town (South Africa) | Johannesburg (South Africa) | Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Solo-Ish South Africa tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code DSCI-11893
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1Dinner 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.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
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Meet Your CEO and Group
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
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.
Accommodations: Cresta Grande Cape Town -
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2We 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 at SEED, a Planeterra Project community garden where you will enjoy a workshop and listen to stories before having a delicious, locally sourced meal.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Get To Know Cape Town
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.
Accommodations: Cresta Grande Cape Town -
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3G 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. Depart for the Cape Peninsula, with a quick stop at St James along the way to see the colourful beach huts and take some photos, 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.
Please note, kayaking with penguins is weather dependent.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Full-day Highlights of 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 beach huts at St. James to the charming fishing village of Kalk Bay and the iconic penguins at Boulders Beach, 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.
Accommodations: Cresta Grande Cape Town -
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4Me 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Cape Town Me Day
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.
Accommodations: Cresta Grande Cape Town2Optional Activities for Day 4
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5Cape 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.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Afternoon Safari Drive
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.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Accommodations: Skukuza Safari Lodge -
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6Kruger Area
Rise with the bright African savanna sun for an included morning and afternoon safari to get up close and personal with the nature that surrounds you. Gather for a group dinner at camp in the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Morning Safari Drive in Kruger National Park
Set off on an early morning safari drive in the southern section of Kruger National Park. Catch a glimpse of predators on the move and grazing wildlife along the Sabie River. Pass through the varied landscapes east and west of Skukuza, including a riverine forest, mixed woodland, and open grassland.
Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive Kruger National Park
Head out into the stunning beauty of Kruger National Park on an afternoon safari drive and try your hand at spotting the legendary "Big Five."
Free Time
Spend free time back at the lodge to enjoy lunch on your own and relax before this evening's activities.
Accommodations: Skukuza Safari Lodge -
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7Kruger 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Travel through the beautiful scenery to your next lodge stay.
Big 5 Reserve Afternoon Safari Drive
Enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive through the park to spot the resident animals and photograph the grandness of this environment.
Accommodations: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp -
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8Kruger National Park
Spend a final day in the tented camp area. Participate in morning bush walk and an afternoon safari drive. With your free time, opt to 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. In the evening, gather together for a bush dinner in the fresh, open air.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Morning Walking Safari
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
Take some time to yourself and enjoy your surroundings in the African bush. Enjoy lunch at the lodge property.
Big 5 Reserve Afternoon Safari Drive
Enjoy an afternoon wildlife drive through the park to spot the resident animals and photograph the grandness of this environment.
Boma Dinner
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.
Accommodations: Buffalo Rock Safari Camp -
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9Kruger 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Morning Safari Drive
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
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel -
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10Johannesburg
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.
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- Breakfast
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Solo-Ish South Africa tour:
Cape Town
Cresta Grande Cape Town
Location
Corner Strand, 37 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa-8001
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Hazyview
Buffalo Rock Safari Camp
Location
139 Numbi road
Hazyview, South Africa-1242
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Johannesburg
Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
Location
135 West street
Johannesburg, South Africa
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Skukuza
Skukuza Safari Lodge
Location
Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger Park
Skukuza, South Africa
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Solo-Ish South Africa tour:
Group Size
Maximum 18, avg 16.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupDinner Party: Cooking Class & Dinner in Bo-Kaap, Cape TownWe Day: Get To Know Cape Town, Cape TownG Day: Full-day Highlights of Cape Town, Cape TownMe 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.
Highlights
Savour the stunning views of Table Mountain and the flavours of a farm-to-table lunch, Head out on thrilling safari drives through Kruger National Park and spot wildlife up close, Dive into Cape Town's flavours with an immersive cooking class, Embark on an adventurous bush walk in search of local wildlife, Indulge in a classic bush dinner under the stars at camp.
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Cape Town- Urban Explorer Day Tour (1900ZAR per person)- South African Wine Tour and Tasting
What transportation will we take on this trip?
For all of our standard class trips in southern Africa, including this tour, we use a private local bus for the journey. With air conditioning, and sliding windows, this style of transportation is a comfortable way to travel through the region. In addition, even with a full group of 18 travelers, there will be extra space for the benefit of the group. Having our own private vehicle throughout the tour allows us the flexibility of making stops when needed. In addition, we are able to travel to out-of-the-way locations where public transportation does not reach. Road conditions in South Africa are generally good, though once in Namibia and beyond, the road quality deteriorates. As such, we slow our traveling speed and enjoy some sand and bumps en route – something which is of course part of the adventure of traveling in Africa!
Accommodation Summary
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 Included
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available in southern Africa. On this tour, we provide a few meals for you and your group members, so as to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility in you choices. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though - while in the larger centres, your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For the included meals, vegetarian meal requests and other dietary requirements need to be specified prior to arrival.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.
What is the group leader like?
On this tour, you will be accompanied by a group Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and an expert driver. The Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will be the group manager and leader. All of our leaders in southern Africa are registered and licensed tourism guides, meaning they’ve studied to have a broad knowledge base of the region’s history, cultures, and wildlife, and are legally certified to lead/guide tours in the regions visited. Most of our leaders in the region are from South Africa, though it may be possible that you’ll have a leader from another country in the southern African region.As the group manager and leader, the aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places where are travelling, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. He/she will take care of the small things so you can concentrate on enjoying your adventure. In addition, as an integral part of the team, your driver is skilled and experienced driver who has intimate knowledge of the vehicle and routes travelled.We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting.As the group manager and leader, the aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places where are travelling, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. He/she will take care of the small things so you can concentrate on enjoying your adventure. In addition, as an integral part of the team, your driver is skilled and experienced driver who has intimate knowledge of the vehicle and routes travelled.We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting.
Transportation
Plane, safari vehicle, private van, walking.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Are there any additional packing suggestions I should consider?
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labeled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, or sports bag, maximum 15kg, plus a daypack. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a warm jacket for early morning wildlife safari drives. . It is wise to bring plenty of layers for cool mornings and evenings. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.Please be advised that if you plan to bring a drone with you, the use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited.
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Please ask your guide/CEO to arrange if any laundry needs to be done, so that he / she can make arrangements for you. He/She will advise guests accordingly, in advance if guests want to do laundry where it is available.
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
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