Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cape Town
Cape Town - Day 2
Cape Town
Cape Town- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Aerial cable-car ride to Table Mountain summit with views of the city, Robben Island, and Cape winelands
- Scenic drive via Chapman's Peak Drive
- Visit to Cape Point Nature Reserve with stops at Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
- Funicular ride to old lighthouse steps with panoramic views
Landmarks Table Mountain Robben Island Chapman's Peak Drive Cape Point Nature Reserve Cape of Good Hope - Day 3
Cape Town
Cape Town- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront exploration
- Cape Winelands wine tastings and scenic tour
- Whale-watching cruise in Hermanus (June-December only)
Landmarks Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Cape Winelands Hermanus - Day 4
Cape Town - Stony Point Nature Reserve - Hermanus - Mossel Bay
Cape Town - Stony Point Nature Reserve - Hermanus - Mossel Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Mossel Bay's Seafood House at harbor front hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve to see African Penguin colony
- Independent exploration time in Hermanus
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a quaint café in Hermanus
- Coastal path walk in Hermanus for marine life and whale viewing
Landmarks Stony Point Nature Reserve Hermanus Garden Route Mossel Bay - Day 5
Mossel Bay - Oudtshoorn - Knysna
Mossel Bay - Oudtshoorn - Knysna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cango Caves with limestone rock formations
- Interactive tour of local ostrich farm to learn about African Black, Kenyan Red, and Zimbabwean Blue ostriches
Landmarks Cango Caves Oudtshoorn Knysna - Day 6
Knysna - Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve
Knysna - Tsitsikamma National Park Reserve- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through indigenous coastal forest to Storms River Mouth
- Crossing the famous suspension bridge with coastal views and access to Storms River Mouth Cave
Optional Activities
- Whale-watching cruise off Knysna coast (June-November for whales; January-May for Eco Marine Cruise to spot dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife)
- Waterfront exploration and dinner in Knysna
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth Storms River Mouth Cave - Day 7
Knysna - George - Durban - Umhlanga
Knysna - George - Durban - Umhlanga- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Umhlanga Rocks - Day 8
Umhlanga - Mkuze
Umhlanga - Mkuze- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk in the Lebombo mountains to interact with local Zulu people and learn about their customs and daily life
Landmarks Mkuze Lebombo mountains Ghost Mountain (Tshaneni) - Day 9
Mkuze
Mkuze- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve with opportunities to see the Big 5, giraffe, zebra, black and white rhino, and wildlife
- Afternoon boat ride on Lake Jozini to spot hippo, Nile crocodile, elephant, and birdlife
Landmarks Mkuze Game Reserve Lake Jozini - Day 10
Mkuze - Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini
Mkuze - Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Menu of fresh cultural and international dishes)
Included Activities
- Stop at a local Swaziland market to view cultural arts and crafts
- Travel through the last traditional kingdom of the Swazi people
Landmarks Mhlambanyatsi - Day 11
Eswatini - Greater Kruger National Park Area
Eswatini - Greater Kruger National Park Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to glass factory featuring skilled glass blowers creating items from recycled glass
- Visit to traditional Swazi village with interaction with villagers
- Folk songs and dance performances at the Swazi village
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at the lodge
- Dining selections at the lodge
Landmarks Greater Kruger National Park Area - Day 12
Greater Kruger National Park Area
Greater Kruger National Park Area- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive with experienced guide
- Afternoon game drive with experienced guide to spot wildlife including kudu, impala, giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, and wild dog
Optional Activities
- Guided nature walk or birding walk during midday leisure time
- Spa treatment at the lodge
- Pool relaxation
Landmarks Greater Kruger National Park Area - Day 13
Greater Kruger National Park Area - Johannesburg
Greater Kruger National Park Area - Johannesburg- Meals
- Breakfast
