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Safari, Cape Town and the Garden Route in one trip. Treat it as a framework to shape around your own pace and interests.
| Days | Where | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Kruger or a private reserve | Game drives and the big five |
| 4 to 6 | Cape Town | Table Mountain, the Cape, the V&A Waterfront |
| 7 to 9 | Garden Route | Hermanus, Knysna and the coastal drive |
| 10 | Return via Cape Town or Johannesburg | Last sights and the flight home |
A week covers a short safari and Cape Town. Ten days adds the Garden Route, and two weeks lets you slow it all down.
Plan the timing and the budget. See our best time to visit South Africa and South Africa trip cost from Dubai guides to pick your month and set your budget.
Once the route is set, the last step is entry. Check which visa applies to your passport as a UAE resident on our South Africa visa from Dubai guide before you book flights.
10 Days covers the highlights comfortably from Dubai. Add a few days if you want to travel at a slower pace or reach more than one region.
The suggested route above covers the essentials. See the full list of standout experiences in the section on things not to miss.
Yes. This route is built to suit first-time visitors, with the main sights in a sensible order and easy connections.
It depends on the season you want. Our best time to visit South Africa guide sets out the ideal months and what each one offers.
It depends on your passport. Check the route for you on our South Africa visa from Dubai guide before you book.