Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Cape Town
Your flight departs in the evening, heading to Cape Town. Get to the airport with plenty of time and settle in for the journey to South Africa's mother city.
Landmarks/POIs Cape Town - Day 2
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to relax or wander around the beach promenade and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Later, there's a welcome drink on the hotel terrace where you can meet fellow travelers and get oriented.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer with English-speaking driver
Optional Activities
- Walk along the beach promenade
- Visit Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Landmarks/POIs Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - Day 3
Cape Town City Exploration
The day focuses on exploring Cape Town's character. You'll visit the South Africa Museum, then head to the Bo-Kaap Malay district with its colorful streets and local spice shops selling delicacies. Stop by a coffee roastery in Woodstock, and if weather cooperates, take the cable car up Table Mountain for views across Cape Town and Table Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour in Cape Town
- South Africa Museum entrance
- Visit to Bo-Kaap Malay district
- Local spice store and tasting
- Coffee roastery visit in Woodstock
- Table Mountain cable car ascent (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Wine-growing region excursion - €69
Landmarks/POIs South Africa Museum Bo-Kaap Table Mountain - Day 4
Cape Town
This one's yours to structure. Walk through St. Georges pedestrian zone and Greenmarket Square at your own pace. If you want something more ambitious, consider driving Chapman's Peak along the Atlantic Ocean to Hout Bay, passing through fishing villages to Cape Nature Reserve. From there, climb to the lighthouse on 200-meter cliffs or visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- St. Georges pedestrian zone exploration
- Greenmarket Square visit
- Trip to Cape of Good Hope - €99
Landmarks/POIs Cape of Good Hope Chapman's Peak Drive Hout Bay Boulders Beach - Day 5
Cape Town
Another day to set your own schedule. The Zeitz MOCAA Museum holds contemporary African art and is worth checking out. Alternatively, head into the wine region and explore Paarl with its Afrikaans language monument, or visit historic Stellenbosch to see the Rhenish Mission church and museum. Wine tastings at surrounding estates are an option if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Zeitz MOCAA Museum visit
- Excursion to wine-growing region
- Visit to Paarl and Afrikaans language monument
- Historic Stellenbosch exploration
- Rhenish Mission church visit
- Stellenbosch Museum in Governor's House visit
- Wine tasting at local wine estates
Landmarks/POIs Zeitz MOCAA Paarl Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Museum - Day 6
Cape Town to Ohrigstad
Fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg, then transfer into Mpumalanga province. Your new guide will take over, driving through dramatic landscapes toward Ohrigstad. You'll pass through Ndebele tribal lands where the people wear colorful clothing and beaded hoops, and their homes feature distinctive geometric paintings. Stop to observe their artistry. After going through Belfast and Lydenburg, you'll arrive in Ohrigstad for a relaxed evening with an optional sundowner on the terrace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Airport transfer in Johannesburg
- Ndebele tribe and art viewing
- Drive through Mpumalanga province
Landmarks/POIs Johannesburg Mpumalanga - Day 7
Panorama Route to Hazyview
Today covers the Panorama Route, a drive through landscapes with towering mountains, waterfalls, quiet lakes, and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon. You'll stop at the Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck Potholes for views. The route takes you to Hazyview, where your accommodation sits near one of the gates to Kruger National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panorama Route drive
- Blyde River Canyon viewing
- Three Rondavels viewpoint visit
- Bourke's Luck Potholes viewpoint visit
Landmarks/POIs Panorama Route Blyde River Canyon Three Rondavels Bourke's Luck Potholes - Day 8
Kruger National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, head out with experienced rangers in an open off-road vehicle for a full-day game drive through Kruger National Park. You'll get close to the diverse wildlife and plant life. With some luck, you might spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Kruger National Park with experienced rangers
- Open off-road vehicle wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park - Day 9
Johannesburg Departure
Following breakfast, drive back to Johannesburg with a brief stop at a local farm stall for regional produce. Say goodbye to South Africa and prepare for your departure. Or, if you prefer, arrange an extension like swimming in Mauritius or visiting Victoria Falls instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Johannesburg
- Farm stall stop
Optional Activities
- Individual follow-up program to Mauritius
- Individual follow-up program to Victoria Falls
Landmarks/POIs Johannesburg - Day 10
Arrival in Germany
You'll arrive in Germany in the morning, completing your South African journey and returning home.
