Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Johannesburg
You'll land at O.R. Tambo International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to settle in and rest up after your flight.
Landmarks O.R. Tambo International Airport - Day 3
Johannesburg to Mpumalanga Panorama Route
After breakfast, head to Constitution Hill, then travel toward the Mpumalanga Panorama Route region. The drive takes you through the Drakensberg Mountains with waterfalls and canyons along the way. You'll reach your accommodation with time to relax in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Constitution Hill
- Travel to Mpumalanga Panorama Route region
Landmarks Constitution Hill Drakensberg Mountains 
- Day 4
Mpumalanga Panorama Route to Private Game Reserve
Start with the Graskop Gorge Lift for views of the forest canopy, then visit God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes where you can see swirling pools and rock formations. After stopping at Three Rondavels, check into your private game reserve and take a dusk safari to see local wildlife.
Included Activities
- Graskop Gorge Lift
- Visit God's Window
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Dusk safari at private game reserve
Landmarks Graskop Gorge Lift God's Window Bourke's Luck Potholes Three Rondavels - Day 5
Private Game Reserve
Spend the day on game drives through the park looking for wildlife. In the evening, there's an African drumming class where you'll learn traditional beats and hear about the cultural history behind them.
- Meals
- Dinner (African drumming class experience)
Included Activities
- Game drives
- African drumming class at dinner
- Day 6
Private Game Reserve
Another full day of game drives with experienced rangers and trackers who'll help you spot the Big 5 and explain the animals' behavior and habitats while you support the park's conservation work.
Included Activities
- Game drives with expert ranger and tracker
- Wildlife spotting - 'The Big 5'
- Day 7
Private Game Reserve to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
You'll transfer back to Johannesburg, then fly to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Once you arrive, head to your hotel in time for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 8
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Knysna
Travel to Knysna with a stop at Oudebosch Protea Farm to learn about South Africa's national flower. Pass through Tsitsikamma National Park to see coastal and forest scenery, then reach Knysna, known for its lagoon, Knysna Heads, and waterfront.
Included Activities
- Visit Oudebosch Protea Farm
- Explore Tsitsikamma National Park
Landmarks Oudebosch Protea Farm Tsitsikamma National Park Knysna Heads - Day 9
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Take The Featherbed Eco Experience with a boat cruise across Knysna Lagoon, then a tractor ride to the western head for views of the lagoon and ocean. After a nature walk through coastal forest and lunch, head to Oudtshoorn for a relaxed afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (At The Featherbed Eco Experience)
Included Activities
- The Featherbed Eco Experience - boat cruise across Knysna Lagoon
- Guided tractor ride to western head
- Nature walk through coastal forest
- Lunch at The Featherbed
Landmarks Knysna Lagoon - Day 10
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Check out Cango Caves with their stalactite and stalagmite formations in Oudtshoorn. Visit an ostrich farm for a tractor tour and lunch featuring ostrich dishes, then continue on to Cape Town.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable meal showcasing ostrich delicacies at ostrich farm)
Included Activities
- Explore Cango Caves
- Ostrich farm tractor tour
- Lunch showcasing ostrich delicacies at ostrich farm
Landmarks Cango Caves - Day 11
Cape Town
Explore Cape Town by cruising past Castle of Good Hope, Company Gardens, and Parliament before going up Table Mountain by cableway (if weather allows). Have lunch in Bo-Kaap where you'll help prepare Cape cuisine.
- Meals
- Lunch (Cape cuisine in the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood with hands-on preparation experience)
Included Activities
- Cruise past Castle of Good Hope
- Cruise past Company Gardens
- Cruise past Houses of Parliament
- Ascend Table Mountain via cableway (weather permitting)
- Lunch in Bo-Kaap with hands-on Cape cuisine preparation
Landmarks Castle of Good Hope Company Gardens Houses of Parliament Table Mountain Bo-Kaap - Day 12
Cape Town
Take a sea island cruise to watch seals. Weather permitting, drive along Chapman's Peak with ocean views. Visit Cape Point where two oceans meet and check out Boulders Beach for African penguins. Dinner tonight is at Gold Restaurant with authentic African food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic African experience at Gold Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sea island cruise to observe seals
- Chapman's Peak drive (weather permitting)
- Explore Cape Point
- Visit Boulders Beach to observe African penguins
- Dinner at Gold Restaurant
Landmarks Chapman's Peak Cape Point Boulders Beach - Day 13
Cape Town to Winelands
It's Christmas Day with sunny skies and great wine as you head into the Winelands. Drive through Stellenbosch and on to Franschhoek, visit Boschendal Wine Estate to see the vineyards, learn its history, and taste wines. Christmas lunch is at Rickety Bridge with views of the vineyards.
- Meals
- Lunch (Christmas lunch at Rickety Bridge with magnificent views)
Included Activities
- Drive through Stellenbosch
- Visit Boschendal Wine Estate
- Wine tasting at Boschendal
- Christmas lunch at Rickety Bridge
Landmarks Stellenbosch Franschhoek Boschendal Wine Estate - Day 14
Cape Town
Boxing Day is yours to enjoy at leisure in Cape Town. Shop or explore the city as you like, then celebrate with a farewell dinner at V&A Waterfront where you'll try traditional dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at V&A Waterfront with traditional dishes in a relaxed setting)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at V&A Waterfront
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Cape Town
- Explore Cape Town attractions
Landmarks V&A Waterfront - Day 15
Cape Town to United Kingdom
Head to the airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving the next day.
