Walking Safari in South Africa

Walk the soft sands of Brenton-on-Sea and see the coastal landscapes of Cape Point Nature Reserve. Stroll through Franschhoek's boutique estates like La Motte and Mullineux, then take gentle walks on Leeu Estates' gardens with daily yoga sessions and guided meditation in the Garden Route's mountain setting.

Trek through the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind and visit Maropeng Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits show millions of years of human evolution through fossil displays and an underground boat ride. You'll head out on guided bush walks at Kaingo Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg.

Walk the 3.7-kilometre trail circling Piekenierskloof Lodge with three panoramic viewpoints showing the Cederberg Mountains and vineyards below. Hike through Goukamma Nature Reserve to see indigenous fynbos vegetation unique to this region, guided by experts explaining conservation efforts. Trek the 2-kilometre round-trip to Storms River Mouth's 77-metre suspension bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park, plus join an early morning walking safari in Mejejane Game Reserve led by qualified rangers tracking honey badgers and black rhinos.

Trek the 5km Sevilla Rock Art Trail along the Brannewyn River in the Cederberg Wilderness and see 9 ancient San rock art sites with eland and ceremonial trance dances. Cross the 77-meter suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park where the river meets the Indian Ocean.

You'll walk through the rainforest across from Victoria Falls to see multiple viewpoints, including the Knife Edge Bridge where spray gets heavier during wet season. Head to Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony and wander Stellenbosch's historic streets on optional full-day Cape Winelands tours. Check out Cape Town on foot with optional trips to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden and Cape Point Nature Reserve along the rugged Peninsula coastline.

Start with a three-hour circular trek through Robberg Nature Reserve, where you'll follow steep cliff paths and find secluded sandy beaches along the way. Later, head to Tsitsikamma National Park to walk through indigenous forests on a one-hour hike along gorges at Storms River Mouth.

Head along the Panorama Route toward Kruger National Park, where you'll spot elephants, lions, and leopards on open-vehicle game drives through Big Five country. In Johannesburg, walk Soweto's historic streets and visit either the Apartheid Museum or Nelson Mandela's House to learn about the area's past. Then check out Bo-Kaap's colorful Cape Malay quarter in Cape Town and hike Chapman's Peak on the Cape Peninsula before meeting wild African penguins at Boulders Beach.