Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
Your driver will meet you at Cape Town International Airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. Once you've settled in, you're free to walk around the nearby neighborhoods and get a feel for South Africa's first city. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby areas and discover the charm of Cape Town
Landmarks/POIs Cape Town International Airport - Day 2
Cape Town
Start the day at Castle of Good Hope, the 17th-century colonial fortress, then move on to District Six Museum to see its historical collection. From there, head to Bo-Kaap and walk the cobbled streets lined with those famous colorful houses. You'll tour the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, and Company's Garden before stopping at the Slave Lodge museum. By late afternoon, make your way to Table Mountain, South Africa's iconic 1,084-meter peak. The rest of your evening is open for further exploration on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Castle of Good Hope
- Tour District Six Museum
- Explore Bo-Kaap area
- Visit Houses of Parliament
- Visit City Hall
- Walk across Company's Garden
- Explore Slave Lodge museum
- Visit Table Mountain
Landmarks/POIs Castle of Good Hope District Six Museum Bo-Kaap Houses of Parliament City Hall Company's Garden Slave Lodge Table Mountain - Day 3
Cape Town
Head out to the coastal town of Hout Bay and take a boat trip to Duiker Island to see seabirds and fur seals. The drive along Chapman's Peak Drive offers dramatic scenery as you travel to Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Ride the funicular up to the 1860 lighthouse, then continue north to Simon's Town. Stop at Boulders Beach to see endangered African penguins up close. End your day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden on Table Mountain's eastern slope before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Duiker Island to see seabirds and fur seals
- Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive
- Visit Cape Point and take funicular to lighthouse
- Visit Boulders Beach to see African penguins
- Tour Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Landmarks/POIs Hout Bay Duiker Island Chapman's Peak Drive Cape Point Cape Point Lighthouse Simon's Town Boulders Beach Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden - Day 4
Cape Town
Spend the day visiting some of Cape Town's best wineries in Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. You'll taste wines and learn how they're made in these distinctive environments. The experience combines vineyard tours with tastings throughout the regions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit wineries in Paarl region
- Visit wineries in Stellenbosch region
- Visit wineries in Franschhoek region
- Wine tasting and learning about wine production
Landmarks/POIs Paarl Wine Region Stellenbosch Wine Region Franschhoek Wine Region - Day 5
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth to Lalibela Game Reserve
Catch an early morning flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (80 minutes). Your driver will meet you and drive you about 1.5 hours to Lalibela Game Reserve, a malaria-free wildlife sanctuary with the Big Five. After checking in at the lodge and having a welcome drink, you'll get an introduction to how the safari works. Once you've had a short rest, you'll join your first game drive with an experienced local ranger.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Port Elizabeth
- Transfer to Lalibela Game Reserve
- Welcome drink and safari orientation at lodge
- First game drive with local ranger
Landmarks/POIs Port Elizabeth Lalibela Game Reserve - Day 6
Lalibela Game Reserve
Start with a morning game drive in an open vehicle searching for the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard) and other plain game like zebra, impala, wildebeest, eland, and various predators. Back at the lodge, you'll have breakfast, then spend time relaxing by the pool or doing bird watching from the observation deck. Another game drive happens in the afternoon to increase your chances of seeing wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Bird watching at observation deck
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the sun-kissed pool
- Relaxation at the lodge
Landmarks/POIs Lalibela Game Reserve - Day 7
Lalibela Game Reserve
Get up early for game drives when the animals are most active. You'll have tea or coffee and snacks before heading out on the morning safari. Later, join an evening game drive, which is typically the best time to spot wildlife moving through the reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive
- Afternoon/evening game drive
Landmarks/POIs Lalibela Game Reserve - Day 8
Lalibela Game Reserve to Port Elizabeth
After your final morning game drive, you'll head back to the lodge reception where your driver will be waiting. From there, it's the drive back to Port Elizabeth, and you can be dropped off either downtown or at the airport depending on your plans. Thanks for booking this safari tour with us.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final morning game drive
Landmarks/POIs Port Elizabeth
