Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Johannesburg
Your evening flight departs from home heading to Johannesburg, where your South African journey begins.
Landmarks Johannesburg - Day 2
Johannesburg to Zebra Nature Reserve
You'll land in Johannesburg where a guide meets you. After grabbing breakfast at the airport, it's about a 90-minute drive to Zebra Nature Reserve and your lodge. You can settle in with a welcome drink and relax before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Johannesburg airport (during longer wait times for other guests)), Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Johannesburg airport
- Welcome drink at lodge
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk or rest on lodge terrace
Landmarks Zebra Nature Reserve Johannesburg - Day 3
Zebra Nature Reserve to Kruger Park Region
Starting with breakfast, you head to the Ndebele Cultural Village to see the colorfully painted houses and learn about Ndebele traditions. Then comes a 390-kilometer drive toward the Kruger Park region, where you'll cross through the Highveld landscape with rolling hills and open plains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ndebele Cultural Village with cultural exploration
Landmarks Ndebele Cultural Village Highveld - Day 4
Blyde River Canyon and Guernsey Wildreservat
You'll hike through Blyde River Canyon and see the distinctive Three Rondavels rock formations along with rare plants. After that, you check out Bourkes Luck Potholes where water carved deep circular pools into the rock. A 200-kilometer drive takes you to the private Guernsey Wildreservat in the Greater Kruger Park area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Blyde River Canyon (approximately 7 km, 3 hours)
- Visit to Bourkes Luck Potholes
Landmarks Blyde River Canyon Three Rondavels Bourkes Luck Potholes Guernsey Wildreservat 
- Day 5
Kruger National Park Safari
An early safari into Kruger National Park from an open vehicle lets you look for wildlife including the Big Five - elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, and leopards - plus many other mammals and birds. You'll head back to your lodge around sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day safari in Kruger National Park with open-air wildlife viewing
Landmarks Kruger National Park 
- Day 6
Guernsey Wildreservat to Eswatini
A 400-kilometer drive takes you through the rolling green landscape of the Kingdom of Eswatini. You'll stop at a vibrant craft market with wooden carvings, fabrics, and jewelry, giving you time to find souvenirs and soak in the local atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at local craft market for browsing and shopping
Landmarks Highveld landscape of Eswatini 
- Day 7
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Early morning you hike through Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary where wildlife roams without large predators, so you can explore on foot in a more relaxed way. Later, a 380-kilometer drive brings you to KwaZulu-Natal and the UNESCO World Heritage iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where five different ecosystems meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (approximately 8 km, 3 hours)
Landmarks Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Day 8
St. Lucia Wetlands Boat Tour
You board a boat to glide through the St. Lucia wetlands, watching hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birds on calm water. In the afternoon, you have time to walk around the charming town of St. Lucia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour through St. Lucia wetlands with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of St. Lucia town
Landmarks St. Lucia Wetlands St. Lucia - Day 9
St. Lucia to Addo Elephant Park
You drive to Durban and fly to Gqeberha, then follow the famous Garden Route through gentle hills and lush green landscapes. Arriving late afternoon, you check in near Addo Elephant Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Durban Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Garden Route Addo Elephant Park 
- Day 10
Sundays River Canoe and Addo Safari
Paddling canoes down the Sundays River, you don't need experience - just curiosity. You'll see kingfishers, fish eagles, and the rare Goliath heron. An afternoon safari in Addo Elephant Park lets you watch elephants and other Big Five animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Canoe tour on the Sundays River with wildlife viewing
- Afternoon safari in Addo Elephant Park
Landmarks Sundays River Addo Elephant Park - Day 11
Tsitsikamma National Park and Knysna
Driving along the Garden Route, you reach Tsitsikamma National Park where you walk to the Storms River mouth and hike wild cliffs with ocean views. You can take a refreshing swim in a natural rock pool before heading to charming Knysna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short walk to Storms River mouth
- Hike along wild coastline (approximately 8 km, 3 hours)
- Swimming in natural rock pool
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Knysna 
- Day 12
Robberg Nature Reserve and Oudtshoorn
Hiking the Robberg Nature Reserve peninsula near Plettenberg Bay, you walk along the coast through Fynbos vegetation with ocean views. You might spot dolphins or, seasonally, whales and sharks. Afterward, you drive over the Outeniqua Pass to reach Oudtshoorn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Robberg Nature Reserve (approximately 9.2 km, 3.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting: dolphins, whales (seasonal), sharks, seabirds
Landmarks Robberg Nature Reserve Plettenberg Bay Outeniqua Pass Oudtshoorn - Day 13
Ostrich Farm and Stellenbosch
An ostrich farm visit teaches you about these giant birds from eggs to adults. Then you head toward Cape Town to reach Stellenbosch, a charming university town surrounded by vineyards in South Africa's wine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ostrich farm visit with educational experience
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Stellenbosch town
Landmarks Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Wine Region - Day 14
Winelands Cycling and Cape Town
You cycle through the Winelands on quiet country roads, stopping at two wine estates to taste local wines with light snacks. E-bikes are available if you prefer. Later, you transfer to Cape Town to explore the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the Cape-Malay Quarter, and take the cable car up Table Mountain if weather allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cycle tour through Winelands (approximately 10 km, 2 hours) with stops at two vineyards
- Wine tasting at two estates
- Visit to Company Gardens
- Visit to Greenmarket Square
- Visit to Cape-Malay Quarter
- Table Mountain cable car ride (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- E-bike rental for less experienced cyclists
Landmarks Winelands Company Gardens Greenmarket Square Cape-Malay Quarter Table Mountain 
- Day 15
Township and Cape of Good Hope
Visiting the township Imizamo Yethu, you meet Mama Sindi at her soup kitchen supporting disadvantaged children. Your donation helps improve conditions there. Then you drive to the Cape of Good Hope with steep cliffs above turquoise water, stop at Boulders Beach to see penguins, and end with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mama Sindi soup kitchen social project in Imizamo Yethu township
- Visit to Cape of Good Hope
- Stop at Boulders Beach for penguin observation
- Dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Donation to Mama Sindi's soup kitchen project
Landmarks Imizamo Yethu Township Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach 
- Day 16
Cape Town Departure
Depending on your flight time, you can take a final morning walk through Cape Town, grab coffee with Table Mountain views, or shop at markets. Then you transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight to Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last morning walk through Cape Town streets
- Coffee break with Table Mountain views
- Souvenir shopping at local markets
Landmarks Table Mountain - Day 17
Arrival at Home Airport
You arrive at your home airport in the morning, heading home with memories of landscapes and experiences from your South African journey.
