Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
Your private guide meets you at Cape Town International Airport and takes you to your luxury hotel in Camps Bay. The afternoon is yours to relax by the ocean, take a walk along the promenade, or grab a cocktail while looking out at Table Mountain. You'll settle in with dinner and catch the sunset from your hotel.
- Start point
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The President Hotel, Bantry Bay)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Camps Bay promenade
- Enjoy cocktails with Table Mountain views
Landmarks Table Mountain Camps Bay Beach - Day 2
Cape Town
Take the Table Mountain cable car up to the summit this morning for views across the city and coastline. After that, you'll check out the Company's Garden and Castle of Good Hope. Then head into the Bo-Kaap district to walk the cobbled streets and see the colorful buildings. In the afternoon, you have time to browse the V&A Waterfront for shopping, galleries, and restaurants along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The President Hotel, Bantry Bay)
Included Activities
- Table Mountain cable car to summit
- Visit Company's Garden
- Visit Castle of Good Hope
- Explore Bo-Kaap district
Optional Activities
- Shopping at V&A Waterfront
- Browse art galleries at V&A Waterfront
- Dine at oceanfront restaurants
Landmarks Table Mountain Company's Garden Castle of Good Hope Bo-Kaap V&A Waterfront - Day 3
Cape Town
Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the world's most scenic coastal routes, heading toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. You'll stop at Boulders Beach to see the penguin colony, then visit Simon's Town before heading back via the Atlantic coast. Later that evening, you'll watch a traditional Gold of Africa Dinner and Drum Show in Cape Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Gold of Africa Dinner & Drum Show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The President Hotel, Bantry Bay)
Included Activities
- Chapman's Peak Drive scenic route
- Visit Cape Point
- Visit Cape of Good Hope
- Visit Boulders Beach penguin colony
- Visit Simon's Town
- Gold of Africa Dinner & Drum Show
Landmarks Chapman's Peak Drive Cape Point Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach Simon's Town - Day 4
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
Head into the Winelands today, visiting vineyards in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. You'll taste wines paired with artisanal cheeses and have a gourmet lunch with mountain views. Afterward, take a walk through historic Stellenbosch's oak-lined streets before checking into your Winelands hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Stellenbosch Hotel), Hotel (Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Stellenbosch region
- Cheese pairing experience
- Gourmet lunch in vineyard setting
- Explore historic Stellenbosch streets
Landmarks Stellenbosch Franschhoek Paarl - Day 5
Stellenbosch to Oudtshoorn
Travel along Route 62, winding through desert valleys and farm towns toward Oudtshoorn, known for its ostrich farms. Explore the Cango Caves, moving through ancient limestone chambers. You'll have a traditional Karoo feast for dinner at your country lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Karoo feast)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (De Opstal Lodge)
Included Activities
- Route 62 scenic drive
- Explore Cango Caves
Landmarks Route 62 Cango Caves Oudtshoorn 
- Day 6
Oudtshoorn to Tsitsikamma
Wake early for a meerkat sunrise adventure in the desert light. After that, visit an ostrich farm to learn about these birds and their connection to Oudtshoorn's history. Following lunch, you'll drive through small towns toward the forested landscape of Tsitsikamma National Park on the Garden Route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (De Opstal Lodge)
Included Activities
- Meerkat sunrise adventure
- Ostrich farm visit
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 7
Tsitsikamma
Spend the day in Tsitsikamma exploring the ancient forests where they meet the sea. Walk across the famous Storms River suspension bridges high above turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs. You can choose optional activities like kayaking, ziplining, forest biking, or a coastal hike depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Tsitsikamma Village In)
Included Activities
- Storms River suspension bridge walk
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Ziplining
- Forest biking
- Coastal hike
Landmarks Storms River Suspension Bridge Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 8
Tsitsikamma to Knysna
Drive to Plettenberg Bay along the scenic coast where you can do whale watching, dolphin cruises, or simply relax by the sea if you prefer. Later, continue to Knysna and either take a sunset cruise on the lagoon or have dinner by the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Tsitsikamma Village In)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Dolphin cruises
- Seaside relaxation
- Lagoon sunset cruise
- Waterfront dining
Landmarks Plettenberg Bay Knysna - Day 9
Knysna
Spend time in Plettenberg Bay with options for whale watching or dolphin cruises, or you can just take it easy by the seaside. From there, head back to Knysna where you'll catch a sunset cruise on the lagoon or find a restaurant with waterfront views for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Simola Luxury Hotel, Knysna)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (seasonal)
- Dolphin cruises
- Seaside relaxation
- Lagoon sunset cruise
- Waterfront dining
Landmarks Plettenberg Bay Knysna - Day 10
Knysna to Hermanus
Drive to Hermanus via beautiful coastal roads and check into your sea-view hotel. Use the afternoon to explore town and watch for southern right whales from shore, though they're only visible during whale season from June to November.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Windsor Hotel, Hermanus)
Optional Activities
- Spot southern right whales from shore (seasonal, Jun-Nov)
Landmarks Hermanus 
- Day 11
Hermanus
Take a family-friendly whale watching boat tour if it's the right season, or visit a penguin rehabilitation centre. Older teens might want to try optional shark cage diving for something more thrilling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Windsor Hotel, Hermanus)
Included Activities
- Whale watching boat tour (family-friendly, seasonal)
Optional Activities
- Penguin rehabilitation centre visit
- Shark cage diving (older teens)
Landmarks Hermanus - Day 12
Hermanus to Cape Town/Departure
After breakfast and checkout, drive through the scenic Overberg region toward your final destination. A drop-off at your hotel or the airport marks the end of your 11-day journey through South Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Overberg
