Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Make your way to the hotel at your own pace. Your Holiday Director will be waiting there this evening to hold a welcome meeting and get everyone oriented for the trip ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
Cape Peninsula
Today covers the Cape Peninsula with plenty to see. You'll drive past the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and take Chapman's Peak coastal drive, then stop at Cape Point and Boulders Beach where you can see the penguin colony. The route goes through Simon's Town before heading to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Later this evening there's an interactive djembe drumming session, and dinner features African cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Interactive djembe drumming session before meal, served in generous individual and shared portions with country of origin, with cooking techniques and spicing explained)
Included Activities
- Drive along Chapman's Peak (weather permitting)
- Explore Cape Point
- Stop at Boulders Beach to see penguin colony
- Visit Simon's Town
- Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Interactive djembe drumming session
- Dinner with interactive drumming experience
Landmarks Twelve Apostles Mountain Range Chapman's Peak Cape Point Boulders Beach Simon's Town Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - Day 3
Cape Town
This day is yours to plan. Head to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront if you want ocean and harbour views with restaurants and attractions, or if you're interested in local culture, there's an optional guided tour of Cape Town's oldest township available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cape Town's oldest township
Landmarks Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Table Mountain - Day 4
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
You'll travel along Route 62, which happens to be one of the longest wine routes in the world. Stop somewhere along the way for a wine tasting, then continue to Oudtshoorn where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting along Route 62
Landmarks Route 62 - Day 5
Oudtshoorn to Knysna
Start at Cango Caves and go down into the underground limestone caverns. After that, visit an ostrich farm to see these tall, curious birds up close. Then you'll head to Knysna, a town on the shores of a beautiful lagoon with ancient forests all around. The rest of the day is free time to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cango Caves with descent into limestone caverns
- Visit ostrich farm
Landmarks Cango Caves Knysna Lagoon - Day 6
Knysna
You have the full day to check out Knysna on your own. Browse the boutiques and shops, or head to the heads to see the two huge cliffs at the lagoon's mouth. If you want something more structured, there's an optional excursion to Featherbed Nature Reserve that includes a ferry crossing, guided forest walk, sea caves, and a buffet lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ferry across Knysna Lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Drive onto Featherbed Nature Reserve with specialist guide
- Walk through coastal forest to see ancient sea caves
- Included buffet lunch at outdoor restaurant under Milkwood trees
Landmarks Knysna Heads Featherbed Nature Reserve - Day 7
Knysna to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Pretoria
Drive along the Garden Route toward Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). Stop at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park to walk across the 77-metre suspension bridge. From there, head to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg, arriving in Pretoria for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk across 77-metre suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park
Landmarks Storms River Mouth Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 8
Panorama Route to Mpumalanga
Today follows the Panorama Route through South African scenery. You'll see the rainforest at God's Window, stop at Bourke's Luck potholes, and view Blyde Canyon. Travel ends in Mpumalanga, which sits right at the gateway to Kruger National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- View God's Window rainforest
- Visit Bourke's Luck potholes
- View Blyde Canyon
Landmarks God's Window Bourke's Luck Potholes Blyde Canyon - Day 9
Kruger National Park
Full day game drive in Kruger National Park. Wake up early and head out to explore the African bush. With some luck, you might spot members of the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool with a cool drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 10
Kruger National Park
The day is yours to relax or join optional game drives if you want more wildlife viewing. This evening, weather permitting, there's a Boma dinner - an outdoor meal around a fire featuring African barbecue, following one of South Africa's oldest traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Boma outdoor dinner around fire with African barbecue (weather dependent))
Included Activities
- Outdoor Boma dinner around fire with African barbecue (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Optional game drive
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 11
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Take a leisurely morning to walk around and see more of what's here before traveling back to Johannesburg. Later this evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
- Day 12
Departure
Your trip ends today as you say goodbye to the people you've traveled with and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
