Itinerary
- Day 1
Johannesburg
Your private guide meets you at OR Tambo International Airport and drives you to your luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Depending on when you arrive, you can check out the Apartheid Museum or walk around the Maboneng Precinct before heading to dinner at a top local restaurant.
- Start point
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel, OR Tambo)
Included Activities
- Private airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Apartheid Museum
- Explore Maboneng Precinct
Landmarks Apartheid Museum Maboneng Precinct OR Tambo International Airport - Day 2
Panorama Route to Kruger National Park
Head out early for the Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most scenic drives. You'll stop at God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels to take in views over the Blyde River Canyon. After a guided hike along the canyon's edge, you'll drive to your lodge near Kruger National Park to relax before your safari.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Graskop Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided Panorama Route tour
- Scenic hikes
Landmarks God's Window Bourke's Luck Potholes Three Rondavels Blyde River Canyon 
- Day 3
Kruger National Park
Drive from Graskop to Kruger National Park for your first safari. During the afternoon and evening, you'll do game drives with your expert guide, exploring different ecosystems and looking for wildlife. You'll have a sundowner safari and eat dinner under the stars at your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Nkambeni Safari Lodge), Lodge (Kruger Gate Hotel)
Included Activities
- Private game drives
- Sundowner safari
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 4
Kruger National Park
Your second day in Kruger includes morning and afternoon game drives led by your guide, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife across various habitats. You'll have a private bush breakfast and another sundowner safari, then head back to your lodge for dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Nkambeni Safari Lodge), Lodge (Kruger Gate Hotel)
Included Activities
- Private game drives
- Bush breakfast
- Sundowner safari
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 5
Eswatini
You'll cross into the Kingdom of Eswatini and visit a local Swazi market and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. While there, you'll spend time with local Swazi people, learning about traditional crafts and customs. The scenic drive through the mountains takes you to your lodge in the hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mlilwane Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Swazi cultural experience
- Guided nature walks
Landmarks Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 6
Eswatini
Your exploration of Eswatini continues with visits to a local Swazi market and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll engage with the Swazi people to learn about their traditional crafts and customs. Later, you'll drive through the mountains back to your lodge.
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mlilwane Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Swazi cultural experience
- Guided nature walks
Landmarks Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 7
St. Lucia
You'll travel back to South Africa and head toward St. Lucia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once there, a guided boat safari on the St. Lucia Estuary lets you spot hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anew Hotel, Hluhluwe)
Included Activities
- Estuary boat safari
Landmarks St. Lucia Estuary - Day 8
Hluhluwe
A safari drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve with your guide gives you chances to see elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife. Afterward, you'll relax at a beachfront lodge and try fresh seafood while looking out at the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Land safari
Landmarks Hluhluwe Game Reserve 
- Day 9
Drakensberg Mountains
Drive into the Drakensberg Mountains, known for hiking trails and ancient San rock art sites. You'll hike through Royal Natal National Park to see the Amphitheatre, then settle into your mountain lodge for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (The Carven Hotel, Drakensberg)
Included Activities
- Guided hikes
Landmarks Royal Natal National Park Amphitheatre Drakensberg Mountains - Day 10
Drakensberg Mountains
This day in the Drakensberg region offers optional hiking, horse riding, or San rock art tours. You'll have a scenic picnic lunch with mountain views and visit the famous Amphitheatre viewpoint. Later, you'll head back to your lodge to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (The Carven Hotel, Drakensberg)
Included Activities
- Guided hikes
Optional Activities
- Horse riding
- San rock art tours
Landmarks Amphitheatre Drakensberg Mountains - Day 11
Lesotho
Travel into Lesotho, known as the 'Kingdom in the Sky.' You'll drive through the dramatic Sani Pass mountain road and stop at the highest pub in Africa. After arriving at your luxury lodge in the Maluti Mountains, you'll have a peaceful evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Maliba Lodge, Lesotho)
Included Activities
- Scenic views
Landmarks Sani Pass Highest Pub in Africa Maluti Mountains - Day 12
Lesotho
Today is free for exploring Lesotho's dramatic landscapes. You can choose optional pony trekking, hiking, or visiting a local Basotho village. Spend time relaxing at your lodge, taking in the views, and enjoying a fireside dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Maliba Lodge, Lesotho)
Optional Activities
- Pony trekking
- Hiking
- Visit local Basotho village
Landmarks Maluti Mountains - Day 13
Cradock
Travel through the Eastern Cape Karoo to the historic town of Cradock. You'll explore the charming streets and visit Mountain Zebra National Park, then check into a boutique heritage hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Die Tuishuise and Victoria Manor Cradock)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Mountain Zebra National Park visit
Landmarks Mountain Zebra National Park - Day 14
Tsitsikamma
Leave Cradock and journey toward the forested landscapes of Tsitsikamma. You'll see scenic countryside views before arriving at Tsitsikamma Village Inn. The afternoon is yours to spend in leisure, breathing in the coastal air or exploring the forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Tsitsikamma Village In)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive
Landmarks Tsitsikamma Region - Day 15
Tsitsikamma
Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with an ocean adventure looking for dolphins and marine life. You'll visit the Big Tree, an 800-year-old Outeniqua Yellowwood standing over 36 meters tall. A guided hike along the Suspension Bridge Trail shows you the views of Storms River Mouth. The afternoon is free before your final dinner in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Tsitsikamma Village In)
Included Activities
- Ocean adventure with marine wildlife spotting
- Big Tree visit
- Guided hike - Suspension Bridge Trail
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Zip-lining through treetops
- Nature walk
Landmarks Tsitsikamma National Park Big Tree Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge Trail - Day 16
Oudtshoorn
Travel along the scenic Garden Route to the semi-arid Klein Karoo region and arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital. You'll tour an ostrich farm and learn about these birds, then explore the Cango Caves with their impressive limestone formations. Later, you'll settle into your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (De Opstal Lodge)
Included Activities
- Ostrich farm visit
- Cango Caves exploration
Landmarks Cango Caves - Day 17
Cape Town
Leave Oudtshoorn and travel to Cape Town. You'll check into your luxury hotel with ocean views and spend the afternoon at the V&A Waterfront, where you can shop, eat, or take an optional sunset cruise. Dinner is at a top Cape Town restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The President Hotel, Bantry Bay)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise at V&A Waterfront
Landmarks V&A Waterfront - Day 18
Cape Town
Start with a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for panoramic views of Cape Town. A guided city tour takes you to historical spots like Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, and the Castle of Good Hope. The afternoon gives you free time to explore Greenmarket Square or Long Street before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The President Hotel, Bantry Bay)
Included Activities
- Table Mountain cable car ride
- Guided city tour
Landmarks Table Mountain Bo-Kaap Company's Garden Castle of Good Hope Greenmarket Square Long Street 
- Day 19
Cape Peninsula
Your full-day Cape Peninsula tour starts with Chapman's Peak Drive. You'll visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony, then head to Cape Point Nature Reserve. A funicular ride to the historic lighthouse shows you where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. You'll drive back to Cape Town afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The President Hotel, Bantry Bay)
Included Activities
- Cape Peninsula tour
- Boulders Beach penguin visit
- Cape Point exploration
Landmarks Chapman's Peak Drive Boulders Beach Cape Point Nature Reserve - Day 20
Cape Town to Airport
This morning in Cape Town is yours for last-minute shopping at the V&A Waterfront or craft markets. Depending on your flight time, you can visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or have a leisurely brunch with ocean views. Your guide will transfer you to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.
- End point
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Shopping at V&A Waterfront
- Shopping at craft markets
- Visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Leisure brunch with ocean views
Landmarks V&A Waterfront Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Cape Town International Airport
