Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg to Drakensberg Mountains
- Start point
- 81 Kempton Rd, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa (Aero Guest Lodge, Hotel reception, 10:00)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp), Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Short walk in the surrounding nature upon arrival
Landmarks O.R. Tambo International Airport Drakensberg Mountains 
- Day 2
Drakensberg
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Al fresco lunch at hotel overlooking Drakensberg views (weather permitting))
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp), Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walk in Drakensberg World Heritage Site (full walk approximately four to five hours, moderate-to-challenging grade with gentler options available)
- Al fresco lunch at hotel overlooking Drakensberg views
Optional Activities
- Easy walk through mountain valleys to view rock carving near camp
Landmarks Drakensberg World Heritage Site 
- Day 3
Rorke's Drift to St Lucia
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Forest Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Rorke's Drift battlefield with tour leader explanation
Landmarks Rorke's Drift - Day 4
St Lucia
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at one of the reserve's picnic sites)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Forest Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Big 5 safari game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Breakfast at reserve picnic site
Optional Activities
- Hippo Cruise on the Greater St. Lucia Estuary
- Bicycle tour
- Turtle safari (in season only)
- Evening game drive in Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve
Landmarks Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve Greater St. Lucia Estuary Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve - Day 5
St Lucia
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Forest Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Open game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park with typical braai lunch at Cape Vidal
- Explore local forest hiking trails
- Night game drive (all nocturnal wildlife activity)
- Guided turtle tour in Wetland (November to February only)
Landmarks iSimangaliso Wetland Park Cape Vidal - Day 6
St Lucia to Eswatini
- Accommodation
- Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp), Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at artisan craft market at Swazi Candles near Malkerns
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (June to November only, St. Lucia coastline)
Landmarks Ezulwini Valley Swazi Candles Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Nyonyane Mountains 
- Day 7
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Accommodation
- Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp), Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning walk in Mlilwane searching for zebra, wildebeest, nyala and warthog
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Trail walking in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit to local village of Mantenga (living-museum) to learn about Swazi people, traditions and culture
- Relax and watch local wildlife grazing
Landmarks Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Mantenga Village Nyonyane Mountains - Day 8
Eswatini to Kruger National Park
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical African braai on the patio)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (SleepOver Phabeni Gate), Lodge (SleepOver Phabeni Gate (or similar))
Included Activities
- Game drive on arrival in Kruger National Park
- Typical African braai dinner
Landmarks Kruger National Park Crocodile River 
- Day 9
Kruger National Park to Graskop
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at one of Kruger National Park's restaurants)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Mogodi Lodge), Hotel (The Graskop Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing in Kruger National Park at watering holes
- Midday lunch at one of the park's restaurants
- Game viewing towards the Sabie River in the afternoon
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River 
- Day 10
Graskop to Cape Town
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cape Town Lodge Hotel), Hotel (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at 'God's Window' viewpoint
- Stop at Blyde River Canyon viewpoint
Landmarks God's Window Blyde River Canyon 
- Day 11
Cape Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cape Town Lodge Hotel), Hotel (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive via Fish Hoek beaches
- Visit Simon's Town
- Visit Cape of Good Hope
- Hour-long walk to Cape Point and lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Seal Island
- Explore Hout Bay fishing industry
Landmarks Fish Hoek Simon's Town Cape of Good Hope Cape Point Hout Bay Seal Island 
- Day 12
Cape Town
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Stellenbosch Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Robben Island (former prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated; book in advance with 9am, or other daily departures)
- Hike up Table Mountain (three to four hours to viewpoint with views of Apostles, Atlantic and city)
- Take aerial cable car to Table Mountain summit with network of trails across plateau
- Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (most beautiful garden in Africa, devoted to conservation of Cape's indigenous species)
Landmarks Robben Island Table Mountain Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens 
- Day 13
Stellenbosch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Stellenbosch Hotel)
Included Activities
- Vineyard visit with wine sampling in the afternoon
Optional Activities
- Visit University Botanical Gardens to learn about native plants
- Curio shopping in Stellenbosch
- Browse galleries throughout town
- Guided tour of Stellenbosch Town (charming colonial settlement with wide oak-lined streets and Cape Dutch architecture)
Landmarks University Botanical Gardens, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Town - Day 14
Stellenbosch to Hermanus
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Hotel), Hotel (Windsor Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve (included) - penguin viewing on craggy outcrops, historic whaling station site
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat trip excursion (June to November)
Landmarks Stony Point Nature Reserve Hermanus - Day 15
Hermanus to Barrydale
- Meals
- Dinner (Local food at small hotel in Barrydale)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Barrydale Karoo Lodge), Lodge (Karoo Art Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Cape Agulhas (southernmost point of African continent)
- Drive through Tradouw Pass
- Included dinner at small hotel in Barrydale
Landmarks Cape Agulhas Tradouw Pass - Day 16
Barrydale to Oudtshoorn
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (De Poort Country Lodge), Guesthouse (De Poort Country Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Cango Caves (underground network with stalactites, stalagmites and rock columns)
Optional Activities
- Quick explore of Oudtshoorn shops and small curio museum
Landmarks Oudtshoorn Cango Caves Klein Karoo 
- Day 17
Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bayview Hotel), Hotel (Bayview Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Beach walk with guide from Strandloper Project at Swartvlei Beach (approximately one hour, learning about reef and marine conservation)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Knysna Heads Viewpoint
Landmarks Swartvlei Beach Knysna Heads Plettenberg Bay George 
- Day 18
Plettenberg Bay
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Plettenberg Bay featuring seafood - hake, meaty prawns or calamari)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bayview Hotel), Hotel (Bayview Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve led by Tour Leader (5.5km loop, moderately graded with rocky terrain, sand dunes and occasional steep steps; or 2km shorter loop; or clifftop views)
- Lunch in Plettenberg Bay
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching excursion from Plettenberg Bay (July to December)
Landmarks Robberg Nature Reserve - Day 19
Tsitsikamma National Park
- Accommodation
- Cottage (Storms River Restcamp), Cottage (Storms River Restcamp (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Short walk to three suspension bridges over Storms River mouth
- Zip wiring (short drive out of national park)
- River kayaking trip up Storms River (approximately 20-minute walk carrying equipment; stunning but not leisurely)
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River 
- Day 20
Tsitsikamma to Addo
- Meals
- Dinner (South African braai (weather permitting))
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Addo Homestead), Guesthouse (Addo Homestead (or similar))
Included Activities
- Two-hour game drive in Addo Elephant National Park with park guide in safari truck
- South African braai dinner (often provided by small family-run property hosts)
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park - Day 21
Addo Elephant National Park
- End point
- Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070, South Africa (Port Elizabeth Airport, Departures Hall, 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park
