Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll get picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Cape Town. From there, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and look around at your own pace. You'll handle dinner on your own this evening.
- Start point
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Airport Approach Rd, Matroosfontein, Western Cape 7525, South Africa (Pick up at Cape Town International Airport for your transfer to your hotel in Cape Town., 06:00 - 22:00)
Optional Activities
- Assistance with local SIM cards, airtime, or foreign exchange
- Day 2
Cape Town
After breakfast, you're heading to Robben Island for a shared boat tour that runs about 3.5 hours total. Your guide is a former political prisoner who'll show you Nelson Mandela's cell and share the history. Then you'll take the cable car up Table Mountain for a guided tour, come back to freshen up, and have dinner afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Robben Island including Nelson Mandela's cell
- Cable car and guided tour of Table Mountain
Optional Activities
- Seafood lunch at V&A Waterfront restaurant
Landmarks Robben Island Nelson Mandela Gateway V&A Waterfront Table Mountain 
- Day 3
Cape Town
You'll start with a drive-by tour of historical monuments, then move through the colorful Bo-Kaap quarter. The scenic Atlantic Seaboard route takes you past Clifton and Camps Bay with a stop at Maiden's Cove for views of the Twelve Apostles. Next comes Hout Bay for a 45-minute boat trip to see seals, then through Chapman's Peak. You'll explore Cape of Good Hope, have the option to hike to Cape Point, and end at Boulder's Beach to see the African Penguins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive-by city tour with views of Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Slave Lodge, and Company Gardens
- Atlantic Seaboard scenic drive through Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno
- Boat trip to Duiker Island to view seal colony (45 minutes)
- Visit to Cape of Good Hope and Dias Cross
- Visit to African Penguins at Boulder's Beach
Optional Activities
- Photo opportunity at Bo-Kaap colorful houses and interaction with locals
- Photo opportunity at Maiden's Cove
- Short hike to Cape Point
- Seafood lunch at Cape of Good Hope area
Landmarks Castle of Good Hope City Hall Slave Lodge Company Gardens Bo-Kaap Clifton Camps Bay Maiden's Cove Twelve Apostles Hout Bay Harbour Duiker Island Chapman's Peak Cape of Good Hope Dias Cross Boulder's Beach African Penguins 
- Day 4
Stellenbosch
You're traveling to Franschhoek to see the French Huguenot Monument and learn about the Huguenots' wine heritage. There's a stop at Drakenstein Correctional Facility where Nelson Mandela spent his final 14 months. At Fairview Wine & Cheese Farm and Marianne Wine Estate you'll do tastings, then grab a traditional South African Braai for lunch. After exploring historic Stellenbosch and the university campus, you'll head back to Cape Town.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional South African Braai (BBQ))
Included Activities
- Visit to French Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek
- Photo with Nelson Mandela monument at Drakenstein Correctional Facility
- Cheese and Wine tasting at Fairview Wine & Cheese Farm
- Biltong & Wine tasting at Marianne Wine Estate
- Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) lunch
- Tour of Stellenbosch and Stellenbosch University campus
Landmarks Franschhoek Pass French Huguenot Monument Drakenstein Correctional Facility Fairview Wine & Cheese Farm Paarl Mountain Marianne Wine Estate Stellenbosch Stellenbosch University 
- Day 5
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
You're traveling overland from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn along the R62, the longest wine route in the world, passing through Africa's longest tunnel. At Graham Beck wine estate in Robertson you'll taste five MCCs (South African Champagne). Then it's a roughly 2-hour open vehicle safari at Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve where you'll see hippos, giraffes, elands, zebras, buffalo, and springbok. You get a refreshment break at a scenic lookout with 360-degree views and views of the Swartberg Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Graham Beck wine estate (five internationally acclaimed Graham Beck MCCs)
- Bush safari game drive at Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve (approximately 2 hours) with wildlife viewing (Hippo, Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Buffalo, Springbok, etc.)
- Refreshment break at scenic lookout point with 360° panoramic views of Swartberg Mountains
Optional Activities
- A-La-Carte lunch menu at Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve restaurant
- Dinner transfers to restaurant in Oudtshoorn area
Landmarks R62 Wine Route Huguenot Tunnel Graham Beck Wine Estate Robertson Wine Valley Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve Swartberg Mountains 
- Day 6
Oudtshoorn to Knysna
After a relaxed breakfast, you'll head to Cango Caves for a 1-hour standard tour through the limestone ridge formations. Next is an ostrich show farm for a close-up look at these birds. Then you'll drive to Knysna, which takes 2.5-plus hours, arriving mid-afternoon with time to check out the Waterfront before settling into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Standard tour of Cango Caves (1 hour)
- Visit to ostrich show farm
Optional Activities
- Lunch at the farm or another venue on route to Knysna
- Visit to Knysna Waterfront
Landmarks Cango Caves Cango Valley Klein Karoo Swartberg Mountains Knysna Waterfront 
- Day 7
Plettenberg Bay - Storms River - Knysna
After breakfast, you're going to Plettenberg Bay for a whale or dolphin watching cruise with Ocean Safaris (whales show up June-November, dolphins December-May). Later you'll drive to Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park for a thrilling 900-meter walk on the suspension bridge. Before heading back to Knysna, you'll visit Monkeyland and Birds of Eden Aviary at the Crags with guided tours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whale or Dolphin watching cruise (seasonal: June-November for whales, December-May for dolphins)
- Suspension Bridge walk at Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park (900m)
- Guided tour of Monkeyland
- Guided tour of Birds of Eden Aviary
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Cattle Baron
Landmarks Plettenberg Bay Storms River Mouth Tsitsikamma National Park Suspension Bridge The Crags Monkeyland Birds of Eden Aviary 
- Day 8
Knysna to George to Johannesburg to Nelspruit
You'll have an early breakfast, then travel back to George to catch your flight to Johannesburg. After arriving, you're driving overland through Pretoria (South Africa's capital) to Nelspruit on the Lowveld border. There'll be comfort stops and light optional lunch breaks along the way. You'll check in at your hotel in the late afternoon and have time to relax by the garden and pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Light lunch on route to Nelspruit
Landmarks George Pretoria Lowveld 
- Day 9
Panorama Route (Hazyview)
You're starting at Graskop Gorge Lift where a viewing lift lowers you 51 meters down into the forest, then you walk 600 meters of wooden walkways and suspension bridges. After that it's roughly a 700-meter hike to God's Window for spectacular Lowveld and Blyde River Canyon views. You'll see Lisbon Falls (92 meters high, the tallest in Mpumalanga), walk the bridges to view the Red Frame, and finish at Three Rondavels for scenic views of the natural rock formations.
Included Activities
- Graskop Gorge Lift (51 meters down into forest)
- Wooden walkways and suspension bridges tour (600 meters)
- Hike to God's Window (approximately 700m)
- Visit to Lisbon Falls (92 meters high)
- Walkway tour with Red Frame viewing at Blyde River Canyon
- Visit to Three Rondavels
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Canimambo Restaurant in Graskop (Local cuisine, African/Portuguese menu with vegetarian options)
Landmarks Graskop Gorge Lift God's Window Lowveld Blyde River Canyon Lisbon Falls Lisbon Creek Three Rondavels - Day 10
Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari
An early morning pickup gets you to Kruger National Park for a full day Big 5 Safari. You'll ride in custom-built open vehicles spotting lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo along with hippos, zebras, giraffes, hornbills, eagles, secretary birds, impala, and kudu. Experienced guides share park stories throughout the day. Rest stops at camps include meal and restroom breaks, and you get complimentary mineral water. You'll be back at Hazyview by mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day Big 5 Safari in Kruger National Park (custom-built open safari vehicles)
- Wildlife viewing including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, zebras, giraffes, hornbills, eagles, secretary birds, impala, and kudu
- Guided tour with qualified, experienced guides
Optional Activities
- Meals at rest camps throughout the day
Landmarks Kruger National Park 
- Day 11
Hazyview to Johannesburg
After a relaxed breakfast and easy checkout, you'll stop for coffee near Casterbridge on your drive back to Johannesburg. You'll arrive at your hotel in early evening. There's a dinner transfer to a restaurant available if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee stop near Casterbridge
Optional Activities
- Lunch on route to Johannesburg
- Dinner transfers to restaurant in Johannesburg area
Landmarks Casterbridge - Day 12
SOWETO and Gold Reef City (Johannesburg)
You're starting with a leisurely morning to avoid traffic before taking a guided tour of SOWETO (South Western Township). You'll see the Hector Pietersen Memorial, Vilikazi Street, Baragwanath Hospital, and Walter Sisulu Square, ending near Orlando and FNB football stadiums. After that you'll visit Gold Reef City for an underground mine tour and a gold bar pouring demonstration. You'll be back at your airport hotel by mid-afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of SOWETO (Hector Pietersen Memorial, Vilikazi Street, Baragwanath Hospital, Walter Sisulu Square, Orlando and FNB football stadiums area)
- Underground mine tour at Gold Reef City
- Demonstration of pouring an old-style gold bar
- Panorama city tour back to hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Gold Reef City
- Dinner transfers to restaurant in Johannesburg area
Landmarks SOWETO Hector Pietersen Memorial Vilikazi Street Baragwanath Hospital Walter Sisulu Square Orlando FNB Stadium Gold Reef City - Day 13
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
After early breakfast, a shuttle takes you to OR Tambo International Airport for your 10:50 flight to Victoria Falls, arriving at 12:25 pm. You'll go through customs and get your multiple entry visa for Zimbabwe, then travel through the local township to your hotel. At 3:30 pm you'll transfer to the Zambezi River for a sunset cruise with snacks and drinks included, then head to Boma Restaurant for dinner with African entertainment before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Boma Restaurant with African entertainment and snacks/drinks from river cruise)
Included Activities
- Sunset river cruise on the Zambezi River (snacks and drinks included)
- Dinner at Boma Restaurant with African entertainment
Landmarks OR Tambo International Airport Zambezi River Boma Restaurant 
- Day 14
Botswana (Chobe National Park)
After early breakfast you're spending the full day in Botswana. You'll drive about an hour to the Botswana border, go through customs on both sides, and take a comfort break at the hotel. Then it's a morning open vehicle game drive in Chobe National Park with lunch included. After lunch you'll board a vessel for an afternoon river cruise on the Chobe River, which marks the border with Namibia. You're back at your hotel in Zimbabwe for an evening on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Open vehicle game drive in Chobe National Park (morning)
- Lunch
- Afternoon river cruise on the Chobe River
Optional Activities
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Botswana Chobe National Park Chobe River Namibia 
- Day 15
Victoria Falls
On your last day you'll take an early morning guided tour of Victoria Falls, come back for breakfast and checkout. Then you'll transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe (Pick up at your hotel in Victoria Falls and drop off at Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe for your outbound departure flight., 11:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning guided tour of Victoria Falls
Landmarks Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Airport
