Day 1: Arrival at O.R Tambo Int’l Airport

Our local representative will be waiting for you at the airport in JNB upon arrival, meet and greet then you’re transferred to the hotel for your stay.

Overnight: The Residence Hotel

Day 2: To Mpumalanga

Energize with an early breakfast, depart Johannesburg this morning for Mpumalanga, descending several feet into the lush tropical region of the Lowveld. Continue along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop across the view sites of the iconic Blyde River canyon- known for its subtropical foliage and a natural wonder of Africa, visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes the to Hazyview. Retire at the camp.

Overnight: Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Day 3-4: Mpumalanga – Kruger National Park

Discover the beauty and treasures of the Kruger National Park during your time here. The Kruger is South Africa’s largest and oldest park and renown safari destination on the African continent because of its epic wildlife encounters attributed to its diversity. Its vast savannas, woodlands and rivers offer stunning scene for wildlife safari adventures Here you’ll participate in game drives, guided walking safaris to get up-close to the wilderness.

Overnight: Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Day 5: To Eswatini

Start with a hearty breakfast at the camp, bid farewell to Mpumalanga – leave Kruger embark on the journey to Eswatini – Swaziland, southwards via Malalane. Upon arrival, in the afternoon you’ll savor the cultural treasures of the Eswatini by visiting the real Chief’s village, get chance to learn about their culture which is deeply rooted in their traditions and values that has been passed down through generations. 

Overnight: Mantenga lodge

Day 6: St Lucia and the Surrounds

Today morning after breakfast, you depart Swaziland into the beautiful Zulu-land, the journey proceeds into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal, here the ancient traditions and modern cultures of the Zulu and Settlers have intertwined into a pulsating society living in harmony. You’ll visit the Veyane cultural village to embrace and immerse in the Zulu culture through dancing, music and local cultural insights. Arrival at Umfolozi area where overnight will be.

Overnight: Hotel Hluhluwe

Day 7: St Lucia to Durban

Today after your breakfast, you spend the morning on some excursions, go for a boat cruise on the estuary seeing wildlife, or explore the iSimangaliso wetland on horseback or simply relaxing to soak up the atmosphere of this impressive tourist town– later continue to Durban. On arrival, you receive an orientation tour of the city, known for its cultural diversity and heritage, extensive beach, warm ocean and sunny climate.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Day 8: Durban to Drakensberg

A hearty and leisurely breakfast at hotel spend the morning at leisure, you may engage in some activities such as visiting Umhlanga rock – explore the beach for a stroll along the Promenade mile, visit the Victoria street market or savor the Zulu culture in Shakaland. Later head southwards to the Drakensberg mountains, visit the Howick falls at 300-feet, proceed through as you explore the southern Midlands meander route. Check-in at the hotel on arrival, lunch and utilize the afternoon – hiking, fishing or horse riding are available.

Overnight:  Drakensberg Sun Resort

Day 9: Drakensberg

Today, soak up in the beauty of the Drakensberg, a variety of activities await – from hiking and rock climbing, canopy tours, hot air ballooning, visit to the brewery and much more our local representative will help you chose the perfect activities depending on your interest. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Overnight: Drakensberg Sun Resort

Day 10: To East Cape Coast

Leave after breakfast, transfer south to the Eastern Cape which is popularly known as the birth place of Nelson Mandela (Madiba). De-tour to Transkei where you see the traditional way of life of the Xhosa. Have a lunch break in Mthatha before arrival in Chinsta East where you’ll stay at the hotel.  

Overnight: Crawfords Beach Lodge

Day 11: East Cape to Port Elizabeth

 Today after breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure or do some excursions, visit the beach sea side with an uninterrupted stretch, explore its forest area to see various species of birds. Later setoff on a journey south to Port Elizabeth – a picturesque city known for its stunning beaches, vibrant water sports scene and cultural heritage.

Overnight: Garden Court Kings

Day 12: Port Elizabeth to Knysna

After a hearty breakfast, the journey continues towards the Cape. You visit the Tsitsikamma here you partake in various activities like forest walk and hikes, a walk across the Storms River bridge and for the adventurers you can enjoy a zipline and canopy tours. Your arrival in Knysna is in the late afternoon – check-in at the hotel where you stay and dinner is.

Overnight: Premier Hotel the Moorings

Day 13: Knysna – Oudtshoorn – Mossel Bay

Enjoy a hearty breakfast, travel inland over the remarkable Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “feather capital of the World” because of its Ostrich industry. You’ll visit a working Ostrich farm then explore the famous Cango Caves; Africa’s largest show caves and one of the Seven Wonders of Southern Africa – a lot is to be desired here. Overnight in Mossel Bay.

Overnight: Diaz Hotel & Resort

Day 14-15: Mossel Bay to Cape Town

Travel to Cape Town on day-14 after breakfast, on the journey from Mossel, you’ll detour to Albertinia visiting a popular Aloe factory, continue via Swellendam, Worcester then through the Huguenot tunnel on to Cape Town. During your stay in Cape Town, you can do as many or as little activities as you wish – you can visit the V&A waterfront, explore the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek vineyards, a tour to the Robben Island or the Cape point and much more. You can discuss with our local representative to know what would suite you or choose from our recommendations. 

Overnight: Sun-square Cape Town Gardens

Day 16: Departure

Bid farewell to South Africa. Have breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport – Cape Town, for your international flight back home.