Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
You'll arrive in Cape Town and drive along Route 62 through mountain passes and vineyards heading toward the Karoo. The drive takes you through some nice scenery before reaching Cango Caves, where you'll walk through Africa's largest show cave system with massive cavernous halls and ancient limestone formations. By evening you're in Oudtshoorn for the night. If you're interested, there's a scenic bike ride over the UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass available, and you can join a Karoo braai dinner on a local farm.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Riempie Estate (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cango Caves (Africa's largest limestone cave system)
- Drive along Route 62 through mountain passes and vineyards
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike ride over UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass
- Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
Landmarks Cango Caves Swartberg Mountain Pass Route 62 
- Day 2
Oudtshoorn to Addo
You'll head east toward Addo Elephant National Park, stopping for lunch along the way. In the afternoon, hop into a comfortable coach for a game drive through the park. You'll look for over 600 African elephants, plus lions, buffalo, and antelope roaming the landscape. Then it's time to settle in for the night. There's a karaoke bar nearby if you want to try that in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Game drive at Addo Elephant National Park in coach
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar visit
Landmarks Addo Elephant National Park 
- Day 3
Addo
After a relaxed morning, you'll take two game drives through the Eastern Cape. The drives cover valleys, plains, and rivers as you search for the Big 5. Later, you'll head back toward the city with the evening free to unwind. Karaoke is available if you want to get out again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Two game drives in Eastern Cape game reserves
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar visit
Landmarks Eastern Cape Game Reserves - Day 4
Addo to Knysna
You'll travel along the Garden Route toward Knysna with some scenic stops along the way. First, you'll spend time at J-Bay, one of the world's best surf spots. From there, you'll hike to Storms River Bridge for photos. Finally, you'll arrive in Knysna, a coastal town where you'll stay for two nights and have plenty of time to explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Storms River Bridge
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson at J-Bay
- Kayaking up the mouth of Storms River
Landmarks Jeffreys Bay Storms River Bridge Knysna 
- Day 5
Knysna
Breakfast comes with views overlooking the Knysna lagoon. During the day, you can join a marine safari to spot whales, dolphins, and seals, then relax on Plettenberg Beach. In the evening, there's an optional Township visit to meet locals, a sunset cruise on the Knysna lagoon, group dinner by the water, and a night out if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the Knysna lagoon), Dinner (Group dinner by the water)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast overlooking Knysna lagoon
- Relaxation on Plettenberg Beach
Optional Activities
- Marine safari (whales, dolphins, seals)
- Township visit
- Knysna lagoon sunset cruise
- Night on the town
Landmarks Knysna Lagoon Plettenberg Beach - Day 6
Knysna to Cape Town
You'll drive back to Cape Town enjoying Garden Route views with stops along the way. You'll have lunch in Hermanus and look for wildlife, then visit Stony Point Nature Reserve to see African Penguins. After checking back into Cape Town, the evening is free to explore V&A Waterfront on your own with a walkabout dinner option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Walkabout dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve to view African Penguins
Landmarks Hermanus Stony Point Nature Reserve V&A Waterfront 
- Day 7
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
Today takes you to the Stellenbosch wine region. There's an optional helicopter ride over seas and peaks if that interests you. You'll explore the wine town, check out local food markets for lunch, and tour wine farms with optional tastings. On the return to Cape Town, there's an optional MasterChef-style cooking class with music and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Stellenbosch
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over seas and peaks
- Wine farm tours and wine tasting
- Local food market visit and lunch
- MasterChef-style cooking class with music, drinks, and food tasting
Landmarks Stellenbosch 
- Day 8
Cape Town to Durban
Your final day in Cape Town starts with a cable car ride to Table Mountain top for the views. After that, you'll get a short guided city tour and time at V&A Waterfront. Later, you'll head to the airport for an evening flight to Durban. You'll check into your hotel, freshen up, and have dinner in the city with an optional night out available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Durban city)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Lodge Umhlanga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car to Table Mountain
- Guided city tour
- Exploration of V&A Waterfront
Optional Activities
- Shopping and dining at V&A Waterfront
- Night on the town in Durban
Landmarks Table Mountain V&A Waterfront Cape Town City Centre - Day 9
Durban to St Lucia
After breakfast, you'll head to the Elephant Coast in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal, traveling en-route to St Lucia. You'll stop for lunch upon arrival, then you can join a Hippo boat cruise if you'd like. After settling in and freshening up, there's a visit to a local Zulu village where you'll meet locals and learn about their culture and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to local Zulu village (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Optional Activities
- Hippo boat cruise
Landmarks iSimangaliso Wetland Park St Lucia - Day 10
St Lucia
You'll choose between activities this morning. There's a walking safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park to spot elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and antelopes, or a marine safari for whales, sharks, and dolphins. The afternoon is for relaxing or hanging out by the lodge pool. The evening finishes with an optional sunset game drive and a traditional South African buffet dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Walking safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Marine safari (whales, sharks, dolphins)
- Sunset game drive with traditional South African buffet dinner
Landmarks iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Day 11
St Lucia to Eswatini
An early start takes you inland to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, aiming to arrive by sunrise. You can join an optional half-day game drive to search for the Big Five at this reserve that played a key role in saving the White Rhino. An optional picnic lunch is available. You'll then cross into Eswatini for a cultural experience to meet locals and learn about their way of life. You'll stay overnight at Mlilwane's Main Lodge in unique beehive thatched huts with ensuite bathrooms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mlilwane Beehive Huts (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to local Eswatini village (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Overnight stay at Mlilwane Main Lodge
Optional Activities
- Half-day game drive at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Picnic lunch
Landmarks Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 12
Eswatini to Kruger
You'll wake up to a hearty breakfast in nature, then join the Trip Manager for a morning safari walk. There's an optional guided mountain bike ride through the wilderness available with no Big 5 present, so it's safe to explore. Later, you'll head to Kruger National Park for an exclusive glamping experience with canvas tents, mattresses, linen, and a roaring bonfire. You'll fall asleep listening to the nocturnal calls of hyenas, jackals, and lions.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Morning safari walk with Trip Manager
- Overnight stay at Kruger exclusive safari campsite
Optional Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride through wilderness
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River 
- Day 13
Kruger
An early wake-up gets you ready for an optional sunrise safari to catch Africa's predators finishing their nocturnal hunt. By midday, you'll relax at camp by visiting the shop, taking a pool dip, or enjoying the riverside restaurant overlooking the Sabie River. The afternoon brings another optional sunset game drive for Big Five viewing. Dinner features an optional traditional South African braai with local sides and desserts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Access to camp facilities (shop, pool, restaurant with Sabie River views)
Optional Activities
- Sunrise safari
- Sunset game drive
- Traditional South African braai with local sides and desserts
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River 
- Day 14
Kruger to Johannesburg
Your final day gives you time for one or two last morning game drives. You can choose a sunrise game drive to spot nocturnal cats or sleep in like the animals. After that, you'll head out on the last game drive through Kruger as you make your way out of the park. Once that final wildlife spotting is done, you'll depart for either Kruger Mpumalanga Airport or Johannesburg International Airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sunrise game drive
- Final morning game drive
- Last game drive exiting Kruger
Landmarks Kruger National Park
