Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Johannesburg
Your flight gets you to Johannesburg, where your South African journey officially begins. You'll arrive and get settled in, ready for the adventure that's waiting.
Landmarks OR Tambo International Airport - Day 2
Johannesburg to Ohrigstad
A driver picks you up in Johannesburg and heads toward Ohrigstad through changing landscapes. Along the way, you'll stop to take in views of the Drakensberg Mountains. By sunset, you'll raise a glass of Amarula at your lodge to toast what's ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through varied landscapes to Ohrigstad
- Stop to view Drakensberg Mountains
- Sunset toast with Amarula
Landmarks Drakensberg Mountains - Day 3
Panorama Route and Graskop
This morning takes you along the Panorama Route where you'll see Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes. After that, you'll walk through Graskop to get a feel for everyday life there. Head back to the lodge for dinner later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner
Included Activities
- Blyde River Canyon visit
- Bourkes Luck Potholes visit
- Experience Graskop
Landmarks Blyde River Canyon Bourkes Luck Potholes - Day 4
Kruger National Park Safari
A full day in Kruger National Park on an open jeep means searching for the Big Five: elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, and leopard. You'll watch for lion families at water sources, buffalo herds, and elephants. Back at the lodge, you'll wind down watching the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day jeep safari in Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 5
Johannesburg to Eswatini (Ezulwini Valley)
You'll travel into Eswatini through open country, stopping at roadside fruit stalls along the way. Your lodge sits in Ezulwini Valley. In the evening, head to a traditional cooking event where you'll have a meal prepared right in front of you by local hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional meal at live cooking event)
Included Activities
- Travel through Eswatini landscapes
- Traditional meal at live cooking event
Landmarks Ezulwini Valley - Day 6
Eswatini Culture and Markets
Start with a craft project where you'll learn about work done by local women. After that, the market gives you a chance to see colors, smell spices, and meet people. Later, go to Mantenga Cultural Village to watch traditional dances and songs in and around round huts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Craft project visit and local women's work experience
- Market visit
- Mantenga Cultural Village visit with traditional dances and songs
Landmarks Mantenga Cultural Village - Day 7
Eswatini to St. Lucia
Head back to South Africa toward St. Lucia, taking in landscapes and stopping for breaks along the route. In the afternoon, walk along the beach and feel the sand. Settle in with a cold drink and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to St. Lucia
- Beach walk in St. Lucia
Landmarks St. Lucia Beach - Day 8
St. Lucia Wildlife Parks
Early on, you'll ride through Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in an open vehicle looking for elephants, rhinos, and giraffes. In the afternoon, take a boat through the Wetlands Park lagoons searching for hippos and crocodiles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park safari in open off-road vehicle
- Wetlands Park boat trip
Landmarks Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park St. Lucia Wetlands Park - Day 9
St. Lucia to Addo
A short flight gets you to Port Elizabeth, then you'll drive through varied land to Addo. Stop at a local gin distillery to try some regional spirits. Arrive at your lodge near the elephant park and have dinner in the African bush setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short flight to Port Elizabeth
- Local gin distillery visit and tasting
- Drive to Addo
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park - Day 10
Addo to Knysna via Tsitsikamma
Rise early for safari in Addo Elephant National Park, then drive to Tsitsikamma where ancient forests meet wild coast. Hike out to Storms River Bridge. In the afternoon, high tea with Ingrid includes homemade treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning safari in Addo Elephant National Park
- Tsitsikamma National Park visit
- Hike to Storms River Bridge
- High tea with home-made delicacies
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Bridge - Day 11
Knysna Leisure and Robberg Nature Reserve
The morning is open, so stroll around or just relax if you prefer. If timing works, join a whale watching tour (depends on season). In the afternoon, hike the coast in Robberg Nature Reserve. A sundowner drink finishes the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Robberg Nature Reserve hike
Optional Activities
- Whale watching tour (depending on season)
Landmarks Robberg Nature Reserve - Day 12
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Drive to Oudtshoorn with a quick stop at Knysna Heads. Once settled, visit an ostrich farm to see these big birds up close. If interested, try ostrich meat and port wine later that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Knysna Heads
- Ostrich farm visit
Optional Activities
- Ostrich meat tasting with glass of port wine
Landmarks Knysna Heads - Day 13
Oudtshoorn to Franschhoek via Cango Caves
Morning brings Cango Caves with stalactites and stalagmites. Then head toward Franschhoek, passing through Seweweekspoort Gorge. Stop in Montagu to taste local dried fruit. Arrive in Franschhoek surrounded by vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cango Caves visit
- Seweweekspoort Gorge drive
- Montagu dried fruit tasting
Landmarks Cango Caves Seweweekspoort Gorge - Day 14
Franschhoek to Stellenbosch to Cape Town
Walk around Franschhoek, then move on to Stellenbosch to see Cape Dutch buildings and tree-lined streets. At a winery, try fine wines and local snacks. You'll reach Cape Town in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Franschhoek stroll
- Stellenbosch discovery with Cape Dutch houses
- Winery visit with wine tasting and local snacks
Landmarks Stellenbosch - Day 15
Cape Town City
See Green Market Square and explore the colorful Bo-Kaap area. Weather permitting, take the cable car up Table Mountain, or visit Signal Hill instead. Stroll the V&A Waterfront in the afternoon. Evening is free to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Green Market Square visit
- Bo-Kaap district visit
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up Table Mountain (depending on weather)
- Signal Hill visit
Landmarks Green Market Square Bo-Kaap Table Mountain Signal Hill V&A Waterfront - Day 16
Cape of Good Hope
Drive along Chapmans Peak to Cape of Good Hope. At Cape Point, you'll get views or can ride the cog railway down. Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simons Town. A farewell beach picnic brings the trip to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic (Farewell picnic on the beach)
Included Activities
- Chapmans Peak Drive
- Cape of Good Hope visit
- Boulders Beach penguin colony visit
- Farewell picnic on the beach
Optional Activities
- Cog railroad ride at Cape Point
Landmarks Chapmans Peak Drive Cape of Good Hope Cape Point Boulders Beach - Day 17
Transfer to Airport and Return Flight
A transfer gets you to Cape Town International Airport in time for your return flight to Germany.
Landmarks Cape Town International Airport - Day 18
Arrival Home
You're home after weeks exploring South Africa, Eswatini, and everything in between.
