Best of South Africa
Take the opportunity to book this small group guided safari and cultural tour of South Africa. The holiday includes a safari in the Kruger National Park, a trip along the Garden Route and an exploration of South African history. This is a trip to discover the highlights of South Africa, including understanding the turbulent history in Soweto, searching for wildlife in Kruger, travelling along the iconic Garden Route to see penguins and trying delicious wines in the Cape Winelands, all before ending in colourful Cape Town.
- Tsitsikamma National Park – A marine and forest park in the heart of the famous Garden Route
- Stellenbosch – World renowned vineyards overlooked by stunning, rugged mountains
- Hermanus – The best place in Southern Africa to admire whales (in season).
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights comfortable cabins
1 Nights comfortable guesthouse
7 Nights comfortable hotel
4 Nights comfortable lodge
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 13
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join tour in Johannesburg in the morning; Afternoon Soweto Township tour
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Drive to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, stopping at Blyde River Canyon viewpoints along the way
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Full day safari inside Kruger National Park in search of the Big Five
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Travel back to Johannesburg before a late afternoon flight down to Port Elizabeth
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Spend the day Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park; a marine and forest wonderland
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 An opportunity to the rainforest on an adventurous canopy tour; Afternoon walk in Robberg Nature Reserve
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Free morning to Plettenberg beaches, followed by afternoon Wine Tasting in The Crags wine region
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Full day drive along the Garden Route to Hermanus, visiting Knysna and Albertinia along the way
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Land-based whale watching in Hermanus (seasonal), or walk in Fernkloof Nature Reserve (out of season)
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Visit the African Penguin colony at Betty's Bay; arrive in Stellenbosch for optional Wine Tasting or walking food tour
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Travel on to Cape Town and visit Table Mountain by Cable Car
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Free day or optional trips to Robben Island or Cape Point
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Trip ends in Cape Town
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cape Town.
