Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight to Johannesburg
Your adventure starts with an overnight flight heading to Johannesburg. You'll touch down in South Africa ready to begin exploring this diverse country.
Landmarks/POIs O.R. Tambo International Airport - Day 2
Johannesburg to Ohrigstad
Your guide meets you in Johannesburg and you drive toward Mpumalanga. Along the way there's a stop at a rest area overlooking a waterhole where you might catch your first wild animals. By evening you'll be settled at a lodge inside a game reserve, sharing dinner with your group over Amarula.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group meal at lodge with Amarula)
Included Activities
- Stop at waterhole viewpoint
- Welcome dinner at lodge with Amarula
Landmarks/POIs Johannesburg - Day 3
Mpumalanga Game Reserve and Kruger National Park
Start your day at Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon taking in views of deep gorges and rock formations. You'll walk through Graskop's streets to get a feel for daily South African life, then check out Bourkes Luck Potholes. Lunch happens at a riverside restaurant before heading to Kruger for your first game drive in a minibus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at riverside restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon
- Explore Graskop town
- Visit Bourkes Luck Potholes
- Game drive in Kruger National Park (minibus)
Landmarks/POIs Three Rondavels Blyde River Canyon Graskop Bourkes Luck Potholes Kruger National Park - Day 4
Full-Day Kruger National Park Safari
An early morning jeep safari has you roaming the savannah in open vehicles hunting for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and hopefully the Big Five. After breakfast at a picnic area the game drive continues through park landscapes. Evening brings you back to the lodge for a boma barbecue under stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast break at picnic area during game drive), Dinner (Boma barbecue in the open air)
Included Activities
- Full-day jeep safari in Kruger National Park
- Boma barbecue dinner at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park - Day 5
Kruger National Park to Pretoria
If interested you can do an optional morning jeep safari. Then you drive back toward Pretoria with a stop for freshly baked pancakes along the way. A city tour gives you your first look at South Africa's historic capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly baked pancakes break during drive)
Included Activities
- City tour of Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Optional morning jeep safari (bookable on site)
Landmarks/POIs Pretoria - Day 6
Pretoria to Knysna
A domestic flight takes you to the Garden Route, landing in George. From there you continue to Knysna, stopping for lunch at Freshline Fish to try freshly caught seafood by the water. In the afternoon you can walk around Knysna Waterfront checking out small shops and galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Freshline Fish - freshly caught fish by the water)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Freshline Fish restaurant
- Stroll along Knysna Waterfront
Landmarks/POIs George Knysna Knysna Waterfront - Day 7
Knysna to Plettenberg Bay
Morning brings a hike through Robberg Nature Reserve on a circular trail with views of rugged coastline. You might spot dolphins or seals if lucky. The afternoon includes time in a township near Plettenberg Bay where a local guide shows you social projects and shares the area's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike in Robberg Nature Reserve
- Township tour near Plettenberg Bay with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Robberg Nature Reserve Plettenberg Bay - Day 8
Plettenberg Bay to Robertson
You drive inland over the Outeniqua Pass into Klein Karoo's semi-desert landscape. The Cango Caves stalactites are worth seeing, and you'll try biltong, a popular South African dried meat snack. By afternoon you'll reach Robertson's green wine region and your relaxing accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cango Caves
- Tasting of biltong (South African dried meat)
Landmarks/POIs Outeniqua Pass Klein Karoo Cango Caves Robertson - Day 9
Robertson Wine Valley to Cape Town
Morning wine tasting in Robertson Wine Valley overlooks the vineyards. Lunch features regional delicacies and fresh bread. Later you'll travel to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City,' heading toward the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of regional delicacies and fresh bread at winery)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Robertson Wine Valley
- Lunch with regional delicacies and fresh bread
Landmarks/POIs Robertson Wine Valley Cape Town - Day 10
Cape Town City Tour
Your city tour starts at Green Market Square's colorful energy. In Bo-Kaap you'll see colorful houses and can grab spicy samosas from Cape Malay cuisine. Depending on weather you'll either drive up Table Mountain or see it from Signal Hill. Later you'll stroll the harbor promenade at V&A Waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Green Market Square visit
- Bo-Kaap district exploration with Cape Malay cuisine
- Table Mountain drive or Signal Hill viewpoint
- V&A Waterfront harbor promenade stroll
Landmarks/POIs Green Market Square Bo-Kaap Table Mountain Signal Hill V&A Waterfront - Day 11
Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope
You drive along Chapmans Peak Drive to Cape of Good Hope. After a walk or optional cog railroad ride you'll reach Cape Point's viewpoint. Next comes the penguin colony at Boulders Beach near Simons Town. A beach picnic with South African food wraps up the day, and you might even swim in the cool waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic on beach with South African delicacies)
Included Activities
- Drive along Chapmans Peak Drive
- Walk to Cape Point viewpoint
- Visit penguin colony at Boulders Beach
- Picnic on beach with South African delicacies
Optional Activities
- Cog railroad ride to Cape Point (bookable on site)
Landmarks/POIs Chapmans Peak Drive Cape of Good Hope Cape Point Boulders Beach Simons Town - Day 12
Cape Town to Johannesburg/Frankfurt
A transfer takes you to Cape Town International Airport. Your return flight to Frankfurt carries you home after this South African journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Cape Town International Airport - Day 13
Arrival in Germany
You land back in Germany, bringing your South African adventure to an end.
Landmarks/POIs Frankfurt International Airport
