Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at your hotel and get settled in at your own pace. This evening there's a welcome meeting where you'll connect with your CEO and other travelers. If you're interested, there's an optional group dinner to kick things off.
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Cape Town
After breakfast, you'll head to Table Mountain and take the cable car up to the summit. There are scenic hiking trails to explore with great views from the top, and then you'll ride back down. Your afternoon is free to do as you like, with optional activities available. An optional group dinner is on offer this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Table Mountain Visit via Cable Car
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Hiking Trails on Table Mountain
- Sandboarding Half Day Tour - Atlantis Dunes
- Hout Bay Kayaking Half Day Tour
- Cape Point Explorer Day Tour
- West Coast Explorer Day Tour
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain - Day 3
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Early morning transfer gets you to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Once you arrive, there's an included Braai dinner with traditional South African food to welcome you to the next part of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Braai Dinner - Traditional South African Fare)
- Day 4
Johannesburg to Hazyview
You'll depart Johannesburg early for the long drive to Hazyview. There's an included lunch stop along the way so you can stretch your legs. You'll arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, and after freshening up, dinner with the group happens this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Hazyview
Start early with a nature walk in Awelani Conservancy to see wildlife in the area. After the walk, you'll have a picnic lunch and then relax back at the lodge. Later in the afternoon, you'll head out on a safari drive into Kruger National Park to spot animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic Lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature Walk - Awelani Conservancy
- Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park Awelani Conservancy - Day 6
Hazyview
You'll get up early for a full-day safari through Kruger National Park, with guides looking for the Big Five. It's an exciting day watching the park's wildlife. Back at the lodge by late afternoon, you'll have dinner featuring local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local Fare)
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park - Day 7
Hazyview
Another full day awaits in Kruger with a 4x4 safari drive giving you a different view of the park's scenery and animals. You'll finish the day with dinner that includes traditional local dancing performed for your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing)
Included Activities
- Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full Day
- Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park - Day 8
Hazyview
This day is yours to plan. You can take an optional safari drive in Kruger in the morning or afternoon, or head out to the Panorama Route for the day to see great views and mountain passes across the Great Escarpment if photography interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive
- Panorama Route Tour
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park - Day 9
Hazyview to Johannesburg
After breakfast, you'll visit The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden in the Umhloti Nature Reserve to learn about conservation and see rescued chimpanzees. Then you'll drive to Johannesburg in the early evening for a group dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Chimp Eden Tour
Landmarks/POIs The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden Umhloti Nature Reserve - Day 10
Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
You'll fly from Johannesburg to Gqeberha in the morning, then transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your own. An optional group dinner is available this evening if you'd like to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 11
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
A morning safari through Addo Elephant National Park has guides looking for rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards, and elephants. You'll have a picnic breakfast in the bush and finish the drive by afternoon. Free time for lunch before heading back to Gqeberha for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Picnic Breakfast in the Bush)
Included Activities
- Addo Elephant National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks/POIs Addo Elephant National Park - Day 12
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Tsitsikamma
After breakfast, you'll drive to Tsitsikamma National Park on the Garden Route. A CEO-led hike on the Mouth Trail takes you through winding boardwalks in the forest. In the afternoon, the Big Tree Walk shows you an 800-year-old Yellowwood tree towering above the canopy. Your evening is free after that.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Storms River Mouth Trail - Tsitsikamma National Park
- Big Tree Walk - Garden Route
Landmarks/POIs Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth - Day 13
Tsitsikamma
You've got the whole day free in Tsitsikamma to do what you want. Optional activities include the Woodcutters' Journey, a tree canopy tour, seasonal whale watching, or whitewater tubing. Stay as active as you'd like, and return to the hotel for a group dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey
- Tree Canopy Tour
- Whale Watching Excursion
- Whitewater Tubing
Landmarks/POIs Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 14
Tsitsikamma to Knysna
You'll visit Robberg Nature Reserve in the morning to see coastal scenery and hike the Gap Circuit, learning about geological history from 120 million years ago. After that, you'll drive to Knysna for an orientation covering the waterfront, town shops, Thesen Island, and the Knysna Forest. Your afternoon is free to explore or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Robberg Nature Reserve Visit
- Knysna CEO-led Orientation Tour
Landmarks/POIs Robberg Nature Reserve Knysna Thesen Island Knysna Forest - Day 15
Knysna
Breakfast at the hotel, then you'll visit The Knysna Heads and the Eastern Head to learn about the area's local significance. You can walk along cliff-side pathways and see the river estuary. The rest of your day is open, and there's an optional oyster tour if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Knysna Heads Visit
Optional Activities
- Knysna Oyster Tour
Landmarks/POIs Knysna Heads Knysna River Estuary - Day 16
Knysna to Franschhoek
An early scenic drive from Knysna to Franschhoek includes stops in Mossel Bay to see the lighthouse, then through Tradouw Pass and Gatplaats Nature Reserve with a short walk. You'll reach Barrydale for an included outdoor lunch with wine tasting. Arrival in Franschhoek happens in the evening, and dinner is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Outdoor Lunch at a Local Restaurant with Wine Tasting)
Included Activities
- Knysna to Barrydale via Mossel Bay, Gatplaats Nature Reserve, & Tradouw Pass
- Barrydale Vineyard Visit
Landmarks/POIs Mossel Bay Tradouw Pass Gatplaats Nature Reserve Barrydale - Day 17
Franschhoek
Your morning starts with a CEO-led walk along Franschhoek's main street. The rest of the day is free for optional activities like a guided bike tour to Stellenbosch, a history and art tour, or winery visits in this wine region. Dinner this evening is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Franschhoek CEO-led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour - Stellenbosch
- History and Art Tour
- Winery Visit
Landmarks/POIs Franschhoek Stellenbosch - Day 18
Franschhoek to Cape Town
You'll leave the winelands behind and head for Cape Town. There's a stop to walk up Signal Hill to see the Noon Gun tradition and get fantastic views of Cape Town's landmarks. The tour ends when you arrive in Cape Town around 1:30pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Signal Hill Hike
Landmarks/POIs Signal Hill
