Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg to Ohrigstad
Your guide meets you at Johannesburg Airport this morning. From there, you'll drive through Mpumalanga towards Ohrigstad, heading into charming rural areas. In the afternoon, you'll get in an off-road vehicle for your first safari through the bush, timing it so you can watch wildlife as the sun sets over the landscape.
Included Activities
- Safari in off-road vehicle at Hannah Game Lodge
- Airport transfer from Johannesburg
- Day 2
Ohrigstad to Malelane
You're heading south toward Kruger National Park today, stopping at several spots along the Panorama Route. You'll see Blyde River Canyon, walk through Bourke's Luck Potholes, check out God's Window, and visit Lisbon Trap. Later in White River, you'll meet Kim or Tim Buckland for a tour through their coffee farm at Sabie Valley Coffee, learning how they grow and process their beans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Blyde River Canyon
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Visit God's Window
- Visit Lisbon Trap
- Sabie Valley Coffee tour with personal briefing on Arabica cultivation and processing
Landmarks Blyde River Canyon Bourke's Luck Potholes God's Window - Day 3
Kruger National Park
This is a full-day safari starting early in the southern section of Kruger National Park. You'll ride in an open off-road vehicle scanning for wildlife. If you're lucky, you'll spot wildebeest, zebra, impala, and warthog throughout the day. There's also a chance to see some of the Big Five: elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard, though they're harder to find.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day safari in open off-road vehicle through southern Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 4
Kruger National Park to Ezulwini
Today you're driving into the Kingdom of Eswatini, traveling through thick forests and mountainous terrain where you'll see traditional round huts. On the way, there's a stop at Ngwenya Glass where local artists create pieces from recycled glass. By evening, you'll reach Ezulwini Valley near Mbabane, the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ngwenya Glass
Landmarks Ngwenya Glass 
- Day 5
Ezulwini to Hluhluwe
A local guide takes you around Eswatini, explaining Swazi traditions and daily life. Later you're heading to Hluhluwe in the dense tropical rainforest at the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Once there, you'll take a walk with your guide to see the local plants and animals in their natural setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Eswatini with local guide
- Walk through tropical rainforest exploring local flora and fauna
Landmarks iSimangaliso Wetland Park 
- Day 6
Hluhluwe to Eshowe
Early this morning, you'll be in an open off-road vehicle for a three-hour game drive through Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. After that, you're traveling to St. Lucia where you'll board a boat for a cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birds in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Game drive through Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
- Boat cruise through iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Landmarks Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park St. Lucia - Day 7
Eshowe
Following breakfast, you're out with local guide Christina Nzuza or a colleague exploring the forest. You'll visit the historic Fort Nongqayi to learn about the area's past. Then you're heading to Eshowe Primary School to spend time with the local children. In the evening, there's a traditional South African braai with live music at the Eshowe Bowling Club.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Typical South African braai with live music at Eshowe Bowling Club)
Included Activities
- Forest inspection with local guide
- Visit to Fort Nongqayi
- Visit to Eshowe Primary School
Landmarks Fort Nongqayi - Day 8
Eshowe to Underberg
You're driving toward the Drakensberg, a mountain range with incredible scenery. There's a stop in the small town of Hermannsburg to stretch your legs. Later you'll visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Memorial near Howick, which marks where he was arrested in 1962. After that, you're heading deeper into the Drakensberg mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Nelson Mandela Capture Site Memorial
Landmarks Nelson Mandela Capture Site Memorial Drakensberg - Day 9
Underberg to Lesotho
Today you're exploring the rugged Drakensberg landscape in a four-wheel drive vehicle, actually crossing the border into Lesotho. During a walk through a local settlement, your guide will share information about Basotho mountain culture and how people live in this highland region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Four-wheel drive through Drakensberg mountains
- Walk through Basotho settlement with local guide
Landmarks Drakensberg - Day 10
Lesotho to Chintsa East
You're traveling through Eastern Cape province to Qunu, the small town near Mthatha where Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 and where he was buried in 2013. After visiting, you're continuing to Chintsa East on the Wild Coast, which has a mile-long sandy beach and a more remote feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nelson Mandela birthplace and burial site near Qunu
Landmarks Qunu 
- Day 11
Chintsa East to Addo
Before breakfast, there's a walk along the sandy beach at Chintsa East. In the afternoon, you're heading to Addo Elephant National Park for a game drive lasting about three and a half hours. You'll go through the bushy park in a minibus, with good chances to see elephants and other animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Safari in minibus through Addo Elephant National Park
Optional Activities
- Walk along Chintsa East beach before breakfast
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park - Day 12
Addo to Plettenberg Bay
You're exploring Addo Elephant National Park this morning in an open off-road vehicle, then switching to a one-hour hike on foot through the bush. After that, you're heading along the coast toward the Garden Route. Later, you'll hike along the dramatic cliffs in Tsitsikamma National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Open off-road vehicle safari in Addo Wildlife Game Reserve
- Bush walk at Addo Wildlife
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 13
Plettenberg Bay
Starting with a two-and-a-half-hour hike on Robberg Peninsula nature reserve this morning. In the afternoon, you're visiting Qolweni township in Plettenberg Bay to see how people actually live. You'll stop at Siyakula, a local pre-school and kindergarten, and hear a rehearsal from the field band there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike on Robberg Peninsula
- Township tour of Qolweni in Plettenberg Bay
- Visit to Siyakula creche
- Local field band rehearsal
Landmarks Robberg Peninsula - Day 14
Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn
You're starting at Eastern Head viewpoint to see a panoramic view over Knysna and its lagoon. Then you'll drive over Outeniqua Pass into Klein Karoo, the semi-desert region, heading to Oudtshoorn, which is known for ostrich farming. You'll visit a traditional ostrich farm to see how they're raised and cared for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional ostrich farm
Landmarks Knysna Lagoon Outeniqua Pass - Day 15
Oudtshoorn to Stellenbosch
You're traveling along Route 62 today, stopping in Montagu for a wine tasting at Mimosa, a small boutique winery. From there, you're driving through the Robertson wine region to Paarl, with a stop near the Victor Verster prison, the place where Mandela was held before his release.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Mimosa boutique winery
Landmarks Victor Verster Prison 
- Day 16
Stellenbosch to Cape Town
This morning you have time to walk around Stellenbosch on your own, checking out the town's architecture and local spots. In the afternoon, you're heading to Cape Town and taking the cable car up Table Mountain (if the weather cooperates). You'll finish with a city tour that ends at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where you can explore the historic harbor area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Cable car up Table Mountain
- City exploration tour of Cape Town
- Visit to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Landmarks Table Mountain Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 
- Day 17
Cape Town
You're taking a day trip to Hout Bay, a fishing town with a relaxed atmosphere. There's a boat trip to Duiker Island to see Cape fur seals up close. You'll stop at TBag Designs to see what's made from old tea bags. Later, you're visiting Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and going up to Cape Point by cog railroad or on foot. On the return, there's a walk to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Duiker Island
- Visit to TBag Designs
- Visit to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Cog railroad or walk to Cape Point
- Walk to penguin colony at Boulders Beach
Landmarks Hout Bay Duiker Island Cape Point Boulders Beach - Day 18
Cape Town
You're walking through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens this morning to see the variety of South African plants and flowers. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to Cape Town Airport for your return flight home. This marks the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Landmarks Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
