Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg
You'll arrive in Johannesburg and get transferred to your accommodation where you can rest after your flight. Later in the day, you'll meet the group for a welcome dinner to get to know your fellow travelers.
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travellers
- Day 2
Johannesburg
Start by walking through Soweto to learn about its history and the stories of resilience there. You'll visit either the Apartheid Museum or Nelson Mandela's House depending on what's available that day. By evening, head out to experience Johannesburg's nightlife with music and good company.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking & Bus Tour of Soweto
- Apartheid Museum or Mandela's House visit
Landmarks Soweto Apartheid Museum Nelson Mandela's House - Day 3
Johannesburg to Graskop
Leave early and drive along the Panorama Route toward Kruger, passing dramatic cliffs and waterfalls with sweeping views. You'll stop in Dullstroom for breakfast, then continue through the Lowveld landscape. Arrive at your accommodation near Graskop by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive the Panorama Route
Landmarks Panorama Route Dullstroom 
- Day 4
Graskop to Kruger National Park
Head into Kruger National Park and travel through vast landscapes looking for wildlife like elephants, lions, leopards, impalas, and kudu. You'll set up at your pre-erected campsite for the night and have a slow-cooked potjiekos (traditional South African dish) around the fire under the stars.
- Meals
- Dinner (Slow-cooked potjiekos (traditional South African dish prepared over an open fire in a cast-iron pot))
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 5
Kruger National Park
Take an open vehicle game drive through Kruger with expert guides searching for the Big Five. Learn about animal behavior throughout the day. By evening, gather around for a traditional braai (BBQ) with grilled meats while guides share stories about the cultural importance of this meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional South African braai (BBQ) with grilled meats and local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Open Vehicle Drive of Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 6
Kruger National Park to Hlane Royal National Park
Cross into Eswatini and head to Hlane Royal National Park. As the day winds down, go on a sunset game drive through the grasslands watching for local wildlife. If lucky, you'll see park rangers perform traditional Swazi singing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunset Game Drive
Landmarks Hlane Royal National Park 
- Day 7
Hlane Royal National Park to Zululand
Head south toward Mkuze and stop at a local crèche where you'll spend time with children and get a sense of their school day. After settling into your accommodation, the afternoon is yours to take things easy. Later this evening, there's a traditional Zulu dancing performance to watch.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local crèche and community interaction with children
- Traditional Zulu dancing performance
Landmarks Hlane Royal National Park - Day 8
Zululand to Blythedale
Start the day in a local Zulu village to see how people live and work in the traditional rural setting. From there, you'll make your way to the coast and check into your beach lodge. The afternoon opens up for you to relax on the sand or use the pool. For dinner, you'll try Bunny Chow, a South African favorite where curry fills a hollowed-out loaf of bread.
- Meals
- Dinner (Bunny Chow - a beloved South African dish made from a loaf of bread packed with curry)
Included Activities
- Local Zulu village cultural experience
Landmarks Zululand - Day 9
Blythedale to Cape Town
Take an early domestic flight to Cape Town. Head to Table Mountain (weather permitting) to watch the sunset over the city with views of the coastline. Later, walk around the V&A Waterfront, do some shopping, and soak in the harbor atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Table Mountain (seasonal & weather permitting)
Landmarks Table Mountain V&A Waterfront 
- Day 10
Cape Town
Walk through Bo-Kaap to see its colorful houses and Cape Malay heritage. Drive past landmarks like the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, the Slave Lodge, and District Six Museum. Take a leisurely stroll along the Sea Point Promenade, then finish with a sunset cocktail.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Historic Walk of Cape Town
- Harbourside Cocktails
Landmarks Bo-Kaap Houses of Parliament City Hall Slave Lodge District Six Museum The Castle Cape Town Stadium Sea Point Promenade 
- Day 11
Cape Town
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Cape Peninsula. Take a boat cruise to see wild fur seals up close, then stop at Chapman's Peak for photos. Explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit Boulders Beach to see wild African Penguins. End with a farewell dinner at a trendy restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a trendy restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full Day Peninsula Tour
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Boat Cruise with Wild Seals
- Boulders Beach Penguins
Landmarks Cape Peninsula Chapman's Peak Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Boulders Beach - Day 12
Cape Town
Your tour ends today. Head to the airport or your next destination. Your tour leader can help you plan onward travel and provide assistance, though departure transfer isn't included.
