from 0 review
Daily Tour
19 people
___
Embark on the ultimate South African adventure combining thrilling wildlife safaris, rich cultural experiences, scenic drives along the Garden Route, and iconic city sightseeing in Johannesburg and Cape Town. From spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park to exploring the Cape Peninsula and penguin colonies at Boulders Beach, this guided tour delivers unforgettable experiences for nature lovers, culture seekers, and adventure enthusiasts.
Board your international flight and prepare for an extraordinary journey to South Africa, the land of dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant culture.
Overnight: In Flight
Arrive in Johannesburg, once a gold-mining town, now South Africa’s largest city. Transfer to your hotel, unwind, and acclimate to the time zone. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Johannesburg
Explore Soweto, the historic neighborhood where South Africa’s freedom story unfolded. Visit Nelson Mandela’s former home, featuring multimedia exhibits chronicling his life. Continue to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and enjoy lunch at a local eatery. End the day at the Apartheid Museum, learning about the history of segregation and the resilience of South Africans.
Evening: Orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by dinner.
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Embark on a scenic drive to Hazyview, stopping for a game drive in Kruger National Park, home to Africa’s Big Five. Arrive at your hotel late afternoon to relax before dinner.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise early for a full-day open-vehicle safari with an experienced ranger in Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife reserves. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more than 500 bird species. Enjoy a lunch break inside the park before another thrilling afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the morning at leisure or explore the lodge surroundings. In the afternoon, embark on another Kruger National Park safari, capturing the magic of an African sunset. End the day with a traditional Boma dinner, dining under the stars in the bush.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Start the day at a Zulu village, experiencing traditional dancing, local culture, and a Zulu-style lunch. Then, drive to eSwatini, a culturally rich and scenic kingdom. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory, where artisans craft African animals, birds, and fish from recycled glass. Dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: Mbabane
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Note: eSwatini has independent entry requirements; verify visa if non-US passport holder.
Tour the Swazi Candle Factory to see intricate wax artistry. Then, enjoy a scenic drive to Hluhluwe, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive late afternoon, relax, and enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, world-renowned for rhino conservation. Continue to the southern tip of Lake St. Lucia for a wildlife cruise in the tidal estuary, home to crocodiles, hippos, sea turtles, and even sharks. Afternoon game drive offers chances to spot Africa’s Big Five.
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to Port Elizabeth, the “Friendly City,” and enjoy an orientation tour along its beaches and seaside promenade. Evening at leisure or visit the Boardwalk Entertainment Complex.
Overnight: Port Elizabeth
Meals: Breakfast
Drive along the iconic Garden Route, stopping at Tsitsikamma National Park. Walk across the suspension bridge over Storms River Gorge, then tour Birds of Eden, a renowned bird sanctuary. Continue to Knysna, a protected marine reserve.
Overnight: Knysna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Take a ferry to Featherbed Nature Reserve, home to indigenous flora, wildlife, and marine species. Hike through Milkwood forests and past ancient Khoi sea caves, enjoying stunning cliff-top ocean views. Return to Knysna for leisure.
Overnight: Knysna
Meals: Breakfast
Drive along Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. Tour the Cango Caves, famous for dripstone formations. Visit a working ostrich farm to learn about the world’s largest bird.
Overnight: Oudtshoorn
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to Cape Town along scenic Route 62, stopping at a vineyard for South African wine tasting. Arrive in Cape Town late afternoon and admire Table Mountain, the city’s towering icon.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Half-day city tour visiting:
Table Mountain (cable car, weather permitting)
Kloof Nek Pass
Castle of Good Hope
City Hall & Grand Parade
St. George’s Cathedral
Afternoon at leisure, then enjoy a home hosted dinner with a local family.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Note: Table Mountain Cableway closes in Jul & Aug for maintenance.
Drive to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, covering over 17,000 acres of pristine flora and fauna. Ascend to the lighthouse via funicular for panoramic views. Visit Boulders Beach, home to endangered African penguins, before returning to Cape Town.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy Cape Town at your own pace or join optional tours:
Robben Island: Learn Nelson Mandela’s story on a guided island tour
Half-Day Wine Tour in Constantia: Taste premier South African wines
Evening farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional: Robben Island Tour, Half-Day Wine Tour
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, carrying memories of South Africa’s wildlife, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Soweto tour & Nelson Mandela’s former home
Big Five safaris in Kruger National Park & Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
Zulu village cultural experience
St. Lucia Estuary wildlife cruise
Garden Route & Tsitsikamma National Park scenic drive
Featherbed Nature Reserve & indigenous flora
Oudtshoorn ostrich farm & Cango Caves
Cape Town city tour, Table Mountain & Cape Peninsula
Home hosted dinner and South African wine tasting
Optional Robben Island tour
International flights: New York-Johannesburg & Cape Town-New York
Intra-flight: Durban-Port Elizabeth
16 nights accommodations across 9 destinations
30 meals: 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 11 dinners
Modern air-conditioned coach sightseeing & 10-seater safari vehicles
English-speaking tour manager
Entrance fees & transfers
Hotel taxes, service charges, porterage
Witness Big Five wildlife safaris
Immerse in Zulu & Swazi culture
Cruise St. Lucia Estuary & enjoy African sunsets
Explore Garden Route, Knysna, and Route 62 vineyards
Experience Cape Town highlights and Cape Peninsula landscapes
Optional Robben Island & Constantia wine tasting
Leave a review