Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town and start by walking through the city center, then head to Company's Gardens and Cape Town Castle to get a feel for the area's history. From there, the Bo Kaap district is worth checking out for its colorful buildings and local culture, and Signal Hill offers nice views over the city. Later in the day, you'll make your way to the V&A Waterfront before taking the cable car up Table Mountain. The views from the top are really something, with Table Bay, Robben Island, the Cape Peninsula, and Lions Head all visible on a clear day. You'll be staying at Parker Cottage overnight.
- Start point
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Accommodation, 08:30 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour including city center, Company's Gardens, Cape Town Castle, Bo Kaap, and Signal Hill
- V&A Waterfront visit
- Table Mountain cable car ride to the summit
Optional Activities
- Robben Island Tour, R 550 per adult/R 300 per child under 17
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, R 75 per adult/R 20 per child
Landmarks Company's Gardens Cape Town Castle Bo Kaap Signal Hill V&A Waterfront Table Mountain Table Bay Robben Island Lions Head - Day 2
Cape Winelands
Today's focused on the Cape Winelands, where you'll visit three different wineries. Villiera is a family operation well-known for their Cap Classique sparkling wine, so you'll get to see their production process and taste what they're known for. Babylonstoren is one of the older Cape Dutch farms in the region with extensive fruit and vegetable gardens on the property. Delaire Graff Estate rounds out the day as a luxury destination where you'll have the chance to taste their wines in beautiful surroundings. The stops can be adjusted based on what interests you most. You're back at Parker Cottage for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at three different wine farms in the Cape Winelands
Landmarks Villiera Babylonstoren Delaire Graff Estate - Day 3
Cape Peninsula
You'll drive through Clifton and Camps Bay along the Atlantic coast, where the Twelve Apostles Mountains come into view. Keep going along the coastal road to Hout Bay to see Cape Fur Seals in the harbor. Chapman's Peak is next, and the scenic drive up gives you regional views that really show why this area's special. After that, you'll enter Cape Point National Park and reach the Cape of Good Hope, the furthest southwestern point on the continent. In the afternoon, head to Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguin colony, then wrap up with wine tasting in Constantia before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Clifton and Camps Bay
- Twelve Apostles Mountains viewing
- Hout Bay harbor and Cape Fur Seals visit
- Chapman's Peak scenic drive
- Cape Point National Park and Cape of Good Hope visit
- Boulders Beach African Penguin colony visit
- Wine tasting in Constantia
Optional Activities
- Seal Island boat cruise, R 100 per person
Landmarks Clifton Camps Bay Twelve Apostles Hout Bay Chapman's Peak Cape Point National Park Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach Constantia - Day 4
Cape Agulhas
You'll leave Cape Town in the morning and drive the scenic coastal route, stopping at Betties Bay first to see the endangered African penguin colony. Later, you'll spend time in Hermanus, a seaside resort town that's known for Southern Right Whales during whale season (July to November). The town has shops, restaurants, and markets to browse through. After Hermanus, you'll continue to Cape Agulhas, the most southern tip of Africa, where there's a viewpoint marking the 'real' meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. You'll overnight at Agulhas Country Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Betties Bay African penguin colony visit
- Hermanus exploration and free time
- Cape Agulhas viewpoint visit
Optional Activities
- Shark Cage Diving, R 2880
- Whale watching boat trip (in season, July – November), R 950
Landmarks Betties Bay Hermanus Cape Agulhas - Day 5
Oudtshoorn
You're heading to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo today via Route 62, which is South Africa's longest wine route and known for its scenic landscape throughout the drive. Once there, you'll take a guided underground tour through Cango Caves to see the subterranean formations and spaces. After the cave exploration, you'll do wine sampling of local wines from the region to see what the area produces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cango Caves guided tour
- Local wine sampling
Landmarks Cango Caves Oudtshoorn - Day 6
Knysna
After breakfast, you'll head toward the Outeniqua Mountain pass for the views and scenery. Then you have options: spend the afternoon paddling canoes through Wilderness National Park, or if that's not your preference, travel to Knysna instead and take a lagoon cruise. Either way, you'll finish the day exploring Knysna itself, which is an upmarket town with curio shops, restaurants, and a nice waterfront. Before the day ends, head to Knysna Heads viewpoint to see the river estuary and Indian Ocean views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Outeniqua Mountain pass exploration
- Wilderness National Park canoeing or Knysna Lagoon cruise
Landmarks Outeniqua Mountains Wilderness National Park Knysna Knysna Heads - Day 7
Tsitsikamma to Addo
You'll head to Tsitsikamma National Park after breakfast. On the way, you'll stop at Bloukrans Bridge to see the world's highest bungee jump bridge at 216 meters, even if you don't jump. The afternoon is for Tsitsikamma National Park itself, where indigenous forest meets the Indian Ocean coastline. You can choose from hiking, crossing a suspension bridge, or swimming depending on what appeals to you. Late in the afternoon, you'll leave the Garden Route and head to Addo to enter Big 5 country for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bloukrans Bridge viewing
- Tsitsikamma National Park exploration with hiking, suspension bridge crossing, and swimming options
Optional Activities
- 216 M Bloukrans bungee jump, R 1400
- Treetop canopy tour, R 695
- Kayak & Lilo Adventure in Tsitsikamma National Park, R 650 per person
Landmarks Bloukrans Bridge Tsitsikamma National Park - Day 8
Addo Elephant National Park
You'll spend 3 to 4 hours in the morning exploring Addo Elephant National Park's 28,000 hectares. The reserve has over 600 elephants, and you'll likely see Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, zebra, eland, kudu, hartebeest, and other animals during your game drive. After the morning game viewing, you'll drive back toward the Garden Route heart. You're staying overnight somewhere with views overlooking Wilderness Beach, where you can have sundowners as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sundowners overlooking Wilderness Beach)
Included Activities
- Addo Elephant National Park game viewing (3-4 hours)
Optional Activities
- 2-hour open vehicle game drive with Addo field guide, R 420
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park Wilderness Beach - Day 9
Mossel Bay to Cape Town
You'll start with breakfast at the George Farmers' Market, then move on to Mossel Bay to spend time on the beaches and hike the Cape St. Blaize trail, which runs along cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Diaz Museum complex is worth visiting to learn about the first known European exploration around Africa's tip. If you're interested in adventure activities, there's a 10,000-foot tandem skydive option or sandboarding on the longest dune in South Africa. From there, you'll head back to Cape Town, arriving early in the evening.
- End point
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Accommodation, 04:00 - 05:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (At George Farmers' Market)
Included Activities
- George Farmers' Market visit and breakfast
- Mossel Bay beaches
- Cape St. Blaize trail hike
- Diaz Museum complex visit
Optional Activities
- 10,000-foot tandem skydive, R 3300 (extra R 600 for video)
- Sandboarding on the longest dune in South Africa, R 500
- Point of Human Origins Cave Tour, R 350 (R 550 for 1 person)
Landmarks George Farmers' Market Mossel Bay Cape St. Blaize Trail Diaz Museum Complex Point of Human Origins Cave
