Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive at Cape Town International Airport where your guide will meet you for a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to settle in and get your bearings at your own pace.
- Start point
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Airport Approach Rd, City of Cape Town, Western Cape 7525, South Africa (Pick up at Cape Town International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Cape Town)
- Day 2
Cape Town
After breakfast, you'll join a half-day city tour checking out landmarks including City Hall and the Castle of Good Hope. In the afternoon, you'll board a hydrofoil for a 2-hour marine eco tour on Table Bay, and you might see whales, dolphins, penguins, and seals in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Cape Town)
Included Activities
- Half-day Cape Town city tour including City Hall, Castle of Good Hope, Company's Garden, and Signal Hill
- 2-hour hydrofoil marine eco tour on Table Bay to observe whales, dolphins, African penguins, Cape fur seals, and birdlife
Optional Activities
- Visit Table Mountain via Cable Car
Landmarks City Hall Castle of Good Hope Company's Garden Signal Hill Table Mountain Table Bay - Day 3
Cape Peninsula
This full day takes you across the Cape Peninsula to see both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines. You'll stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, then head to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, which is the southwesternmost tip of Africa. On the way back, you'll pass through Simon's Town and the fishing port of Kalk Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Cape Town)
Included Activities
- Full-day Cape Peninsula tour including Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point, Simon's Town, and Kalk Bay
Landmarks Hout Bay Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Cape Point Simon's Town Kalk Bay Constantia - Day 4
Cape Winelands
You'll spend the full day on the Cape Wine Route touring the wine triangle of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek. At wine estates, you'll taste different wines, learn how they're made, and sample local cheeses before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cresta Grande Cape Town)
Included Activities
- Full-day Cape Winelands tour including visits to Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek wine estates with wine and cheese tasting
Landmarks Stellenbosch Paarl Franschhoek - Day 5
Cape Town to Hermanus
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to Hermanus, a coastal village known for Southern Right whale sightings during July through November. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes to this holiday village between mountains and sea, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Whale Coast Ocean Villa)
Landmarks Walker Bay - Day 6
Hermanus to Oudtshoorn
You'll travel up the Garden Route toward Oudtshoorn after breakfast, stopping at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. You'll tour the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, a national monument with South African maritime heritage exhibits and panoramic ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (De Zeekoe Guest Farm & Reserve)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa
- Cape Agulhas Lighthouse visit including museum and climb to the top
Landmarks Cape Agulhas Agulhas National Park Cape Agulhas Lighthouse 
- Day 7
Oudtshoorn to Knysna
In Oudtshoorn, the 'ostrich capital of the world,' you'll tour ostrich farms to see the birds and browse leather boutiques, with the option to try ostrich riding. You'll also visit the Cango Caves, which feature limestone formations stretching several kilometers. Later, you'll head to Knysna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blackwaters River Lodge)
Included Activities
- Ostrich farm tour including viewing ostrich birds and leather boutiques
- Cango Caves limestone cave formation tour
Optional Activities
- Ostrich riding experience
Landmarks Cango Caves 
- Day 8
Knysna and Plettenberg Bay to Stormsriver
You'll start by seeing Knysna's lagoon and its dramatic Heads, then travel to Plettenberg Bay to visit Birds of Eden, the world's largest free-flight bird sanctuary with 280 species in a two-hectare dome. Next, you'll go through Monkeyland, a guided primate sanctuary where rehabilitated primates roam freely. You'll end the day in Stormsriver.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tsitsikamma Village Inn)
Included Activities
- Birds of Eden non-guided visit - world's largest free-flight bird sanctuary with 280 bird species and miniature free-roaming monkeys
- Guided Monkeyland safari - world's first free-roaming multi-primate sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay
Landmarks Knysna Heads Featherbed Nature Reserve Garden Route National Park Plettenberg Bay Birds of Eden Monkeyland - Day 9
Stormsriver to Cape St Francis
You'll visit Tsitsikamma National Park to see pristine indigenous forest, dramatic coastline, and the Storms River Mouth with its hanging bridge. You'll hike through lush forest with ancient yellowwood trees around you. After that, you'll continue to Cape St Francis, a seaside village with historic buildings and beautiful beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Village Break)
Included Activities
- Tsitsikamma National Park visit including walk to Storms River Mouth and hanging bridge through lush forest with 800-year-old yellowwood trees
Optional Activities
- Otter Trail (48 km multi-day hike)
- Tsitsikamma Trail (72 km multi-day hike)
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth Cape St Francis Cape St Francis Lighthouse 
- Day 10
Cape St Francis
A guided village tour brings you to meet local community members who'll share insights into environmental and socio-economic programs. You'll visit the Seal Point Lighthouse, the tallest masonry tower on the South African coast, plus Talhado Children's Haven community school and Nomvula's Knitters craft shop. You'll end at Port St Francis harbour, then have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Village Break)
Included Activities
- Village tour including community insights and environmental programs
- Seal Point Lighthouse visit
- Talhado Children's Haven visit
- Nomvula's Knitters craft shop visit
- Port St Francis harbour visit
Landmarks Seal Point Lighthouse Talhado Children's Haven Nomvula's Knitters Port St Francis - Day 11
Cape St Francis to Port Elizabeth
You'll travel to Gqeberha, the Eastern Cape Province capital and home to Nelson Mandela Bay. This dynamic city combines industrial heritage with cultural attractions, historic sites, and water sports along the coast. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is a notable landmark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Kelway Hotel)
Included Activities
- Port Elizabeth sightseeing
Landmarks Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - Day 12
Port Elizabeth Departure
You'll have a final breakfast at your hotel before heading to the airport. You'll walk Route 67, an inspiring trail celebrating Nelson Mandela's 67 years of service to South Africa, which blends historical and contemporary cultural elements. Your guide will then transfer you to Port Elizabeth International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), Allister Miller Dr, Nelson Mandela Bay NU, Eastern Cape 6001, South Africa (Drop off at Port Elizabeth International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Route 67 stroll showcasing Eastern Cape history and vibrant culture
Landmarks Route 67
