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 try 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).
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General information
Tour ID124838
Tour length14days
Group size18
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
Explore!
Starting point
Cnr Pomona Road &, Mimosa Ave, Pomona, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Safari Club, Hotel reception
12:00
End point
10 Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Lady Hamilton Hotel, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Johannesburg in the morning Afternoon Soweto Township tour
Day 2: Drive to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, stopping at Blyde River Canyon viewpoints along the way
Day 3: Full day safari inside Kruger National Park in search of the Big Five
Day 4: Morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park
Day 5: Travel back to Johannesburg before a late afternoon flight down to Port Elizabeth
Day 6: Spend the day exploring Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park a marine and forest wonderland
Day 7: An opportunity to explore the rainforest on an adventurous canopy tour Afternoon walk in Robberg Nature Reserve
Day 8: Free morning to explore Plettenberg beaches, followed by afternoon wine tasting in The Crags wine region
Day 9: Full day drive along the Garden Route to Hermanus, visiting Knysna and Albertinia along the way
Day 10: Land-based whale watching in Hermanus (seasonal), or walk in Fernkloof Nature Reserve (out of season)
Day 11: Visit the African Penguin colony at Betty's Bay arrive in Stellenbosch for optional wine tasting or walking food tour
Day 12: Travel on to Cape Town and visit Table Mountain by cable car
Day 13: Free day or optional trips to Robben Island or Cape Point