Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town and get settled into your accommodation in the city center. This is your chance to orient yourself and start getting a feel for the place where mountains rise right up from the coast. Take some time to walk around, grab dinner, and rest up before the adventure really kicks off.
- Day 2
Cape Town
This morning you're hiking Table Mountain with a guide, working your way up through sandstone cliffs and fynbos vegetation to reach that famous flat top. The views from up there span the whole city and coastline. You'll take the cable car down, then spend your afternoon on a city history tour hitting the Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, St. George's Cathedral, Green Market Square, District Six Museum, and the Slave Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Table Mountain summit
- Table Mountain cable car descent
- Cape Town city tour including Bo-Kaap historic district
- Visit to Company's Garden
- Visit to St. George's Cathedral
- Green Market Square visit
- District Six Museum visit
- Slave Lodge visit
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain Bo-Kaap Company's Garden St. George's Cathedral Green Market Square District Six Museum Slave Lodge - Day 3
Cape Town to Cape Point to Kalk Bay
You'll drive Chapman's Peak today, one of those routes where you keep wanting to pull over for photos with the ocean cliffs dropping right down to the sea. After that, it's into Cape Point Nature Reserve where dramatic coastal cliffs meet rare fynbos landscape. Stop at the lighthouse and grab fresh fish and chips at Kalk Bay Harbour, a working fishing village that's got real character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh-caught fish and chips at Kalk Bay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Chapman's Peak scenic drive
- Cape Point Nature Reserve visit
- Lighthouse visit
- Kalk Bay Harbour visit
- Fresh fish and chips lunch at local favourite
Landmarks/POIs Chapman's Peak Cape Point Nature Reserve Kalk Bay Harbour - Day 4
Franschhoek to Hermanus
E-bike through Franschhoek Valley on quiet backroads, stopping at two wine estates for tastings and a picnic lunch on the farm. Later you'll head overland to Hermanus, a seaside town known for whale watching. Check into your oceanfront guest house and have some free time to explore the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed picnic lunch at wine farm), Dinner
Included Activities
- E-bike tour through Franschhoek Valley with local guide
- Wine tasting at two handpicked estates
- Picnic lunch at wine farm with views
Landmarks/POIs Franschhoek Valley Walker Bay - Day 5
Hermanus
Paddle a sea kayak along Walker Bay this morning, watching for seals, dolphins, and birds. After lunch, there's a nearly 12-kilometer hike along the Cliff Path with sweeping ocean views the whole way. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax, grab coffee, or check out galleries around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sea kayaking along Walker Bay
- Cliff Path nature hike
Landmarks/POIs Walker Bay Hermanus Cliff Path - Day 6
Hermanus to Knysna
You're heading east along the Garden Route today through scenic sections of South Africa. Stop in Swellendam to see Cape Dutch architecture and local farm stalls, then continue to Knysna, nestled between mountains and the Indian Ocean. The lagoon there is tranquil and The Heads, those dramatic sandstone cliffs, are impressive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Garden Route drive
- Swellendam village exploration
Landmarks/POIs Swellendam Knysna Heads - Day 7
Knysna
Take a ferry across Knysna's lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve on the Western Head. A 4x4 takes you up the headland for panoramic views, then you'll walk through coastal fynbos and ancient sea caves. Lunch happens under centuries-old milkwood trees before you boat back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Al fresco lunch at Featherbed Nature Reserve), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across Knysna lagoon
- 4x4 guided drive through Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Coastal fynbos and sea caves walk
- Al fresco lunch beneath milkwood trees
Optional Activities
- Optional 2.2 km / 1.4 mi guided walk through lush coastal fynbos and ancient sea caves
Landmarks/POIs Featherbed Nature Reserve - Day 8
Knysna to Tsitsikamma to Addo
Drive to Tsitsikamma National Park and walk the famous suspension bridges over Storms River Mouth, with views of lush ancient forest meeting the rugged ocean below. From there, head to Addo Wildlife area in the early afternoon and have the rest of the day to yourself to settle in and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tsitsikamma National Park visit
- Suspension bridge walk at Storms River Mouth
Optional Activities
- Scenic trails in Tsitsikamma National Park
Landmarks/POIs Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth - Day 9
Addo to Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg
Start early with an open-vehicle game drive in Addo National Park spotting African elephants and other Big Five wildlife. Then drive to Port Elizabeth Airport and fly to Johannesburg where you'll continue your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning open-vehicle game drive in Addo National Park
Landmarks/POIs Addo National Park - Day 10
Johannesburg to Muluwa Lodge
Travel north to the Lowveld region of Mpumalanga with a scenic overland drive. You'll arrive at Muluwa Lodge, a quiet retreat with views over valleys and mountains with plains game grazing nearby. Settle in, explore the surroundings a bit, and have dinner at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Evening meal at Muluwa Lodge with local flavours)
Included Activities
- Scenic overland travel through Lowveld region
Landmarks/POIs Lowveld Region - Day 11
Panorama Route to Kruger National Park
Follow the Panorama Route hitting God's Window for rainforest and Lowveld views, Bourke's Luck Potholes with their sculpted rock formations, and Three Rondavels with those towering peaks. Drop into Graskop Gorge and walk the elevated walkways and suspension bridges through the indigenous forest. You'll arrive at Mdluli Safari Lodge in Kruger by golden hour for your first game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- God's Window visit
- Bourke's Luck Potholes visit
- Three Rondavels viewpoint visit
- Graskop Gorge Lift and canopy walkway experience
- Evening game drive in Kruger National Park
Landmarks/POIs God's Window Bourke's Luck Potholes Three Rondavels Graskop Gorge Lift Kruger National Park - Day 12
Kruger National Park
Spend the full day on morning and afternoon open-vehicle game drives through Kruger spotting the Big Five and countless other species. The light changes throughout the day and so does the landscape. Between drives you've got downtime at Mdluli Safari Lodge with the infinity pool and spa available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Kruger National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park
Optional Activities
- Optional guided bush walks with expert local guides
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park - Day 13
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
One last early-morning game drive in Kruger, then back to Johannesburg after breakfast. Check into your hotel and explore the Rosebank neighbourhood with its shops and galleries. Gather for a farewell dinner at a standout restaurant and reflect on everything you've seen and done.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Stylish farewell dinner at standout restaurant)
Included Activities
- Early-morning game drive in Kruger National Park
- Farewell dinner at Johannesburg restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Rosebank neighbourhood
Landmarks/POIs Kruger National Park Rosebank - Day 14
Johannesburg Departure
The tour ends after breakfast. Depending on your flight time, you have an option to explore more of Johannesburg or check out Soweto's history and vibrant neighborhoods before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of Johannesburg
- Optional guided tour of Soweto
Landmarks/POIs Soweto
