Day 1
Arrive in Cape Town
Begin your small group journey in Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City,' embraced by the majestic Table Mountain. Explore the city's vibrant culture and landscapes today. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner, setting the stage for your South African adventure.
Accommodation: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2
Cape Town
Today, ascend Table Mountain by cableway, discovering its unique fynbos and dassies. Enjoy panoramic views over Cape Town, and spot landmarks during a city tour with your Travel Director. Visit Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, and the Castle of Good Hope. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring Bree Street’s coffee scene or Sea Point’s promenade. Optionally, tour Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela's prison cell.
Accommodation: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3
Cape Town
Journey around the Cape Peninsula, from Camps Bay to Cape Point and back. Travel along a breathtaking coastal road, flanked by the Atlantic and the 12 Apostles. Visit Africa's south westernmost point, greet Boulders Beach's penguins, see the Cape of Good Hope, and explore quaint coastal towns en route.
Accommodation: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4
Cape Town
Explore Franschhoek, renowned as one of the world's most exquisite wine valleys. Journey through the scenic Franschhoek Pass to Hermanus for a unique Be My Guest experience. Connect with locals as Stefan, a business owner, hosts a traditional South African braai, complete with boerewors, pap, and melktert, accompanied by his homemade wine. Hear tales of life in the whale-watching capital. Return to Cape Town via a picturesque route, with the evening free to enjoy at your leisure.
Accommodation: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 5
Cape Town- Hoedspruit
Say goodbye to Cape Town this morning and fly to Hoedspruit, gateway to the wilderness near Kruger National Park. Settle into Becks Safari Lodge, a Trafalgar Stay With Stories, where you'll spend the next three nights immersed in the serene beauty of the South African bush.
Accommodation: Becks Safari Lodge Karongwe Private Game Reserve or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Hoedspruit
The action begins as we embark on an early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with a Local Specialist game ranger and Shangaan tracker-guide. The rising sun awakens the birds and insects that share your journey into the bush, as you scour the dense brush for signs of the Big 5. After lunch, and time for a siesta and a swim, return to the bush for an afternoon safari drive.
Accommodation: Becks Safari Lodge Karongwe Private Game Reserve or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Hoedspruit
Experience a full day of game drives in Karongwe Private Reserve with your Local Specialist. Immerse yourself in the search for Africa's iconic wildlife in the dense brush. Conclude the day with a traditional sundowner drink, overlooking the reserve and watching for nocturnal wildlife emerging from the shadows.
Accommodation: Becks Safari Lodge Karongwe Private Game Reserve or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Hoedspruit- Johannesburg
Conclude your bushveld adventure with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a Shangaan village. Discover their traditions and the Eco Academy's wildlife education efforts. Enjoy a meal of grilled chicken, pap, Shangaan-style cabbage, and, for the adventurous, mopani worms. Then, fly to Johannesburg and check into your Sandton hotel, ideally situated for an evening of local dining and shopping.
Accommodation: Michelangelo Hotel Johannesburg or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9
Johannesburg
Discover Johannesburg, the 'city of gold,' on a full-day tour. Visit the Hector Pietersen Memorial and delve into history at Constitutional Hill, Mandela House Museum, and Regina Mundi Church. These sites offer a profound look into South Africa's Apartheid era, providing key insights into the country's past struggles.
Accommodation: Michelangelo Hotel Johannesburg or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 10
Depart Johannesburg
Your trip round South Africa comes to an end, take a transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your onward or homebound flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
