Reply To: South Africa at end November and beginning of December

[JenT]

Definitely second driving to Kruger rather than flying. It’s an easy trip in the daytime and will give you a lot more flexibility while you are there. There are plenty of private game reserves but we had one of our best experiences by going on one of the National Park’s own walking safaris. Not luxurious, but a wonderful authentic experience with just as much wildlife and a fraction of the price.

Port Elizabeth for a week is a long time in my opinion – unless you are planning on driving the Garden Route and coming back from Cape Town. Good private game reserves near Port Elizabeth but unlikely you’ll want more of that if you have just come from Kruger.

Cape Town and the nearby winelands are a good option for a week – again, get a car. We really like Richard Branson’s Mont Rochelle… It’s by far the cheapest of the Virgin Limited Collection if you want to say you’ve been to one! For drinking, base yourself in Franschoek as the wine tram tours mean no one needs to drive.