Stunning towns, cities, culture, and wildlife!
This 15-night South African adventure is sure to blow you away! From vibrant cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, to incredible Kruger National Park, to wine and culture tours, there is truly something for every traveler to love. With your transportation, hotels, and tours all included, you just need to charge your camera and pack your bags!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Johannesburg (JNB), out of Cape Town (CPT)
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in the following hotels, or similar:
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Faircity Quatermain Hotel
- 2 nights in Hazyview at Perry’s Bidge Hollow Boutique Hotel
- 1 night in Swaziland at the Royal Swazi Spa
- 2 nights in Mkhuze Game Reserve at the Ghost Mountain Inn
- 1 night in Durban at The Benjamin
- 1 night in Port Elizabeth at the Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth Hotel
- 2 nights in Plettenberg Bay at the Hunter’s Country House
- 1 night in Oudtshoorn at De Opstal Country House
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Southern Sun Waterfront
- Guided sightseeing according to the itinerary, including:
- Panorama Route drive with stops at Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels and God’s Window
- Full day open vehicle safari drive through Kruger National Park
- Traditional Swazi lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village
- Visit to Ngwenya Glass Works
- Swazi Candle Factory
- Scenic drive up the Lebombo Mountains with visit to a local Zulu homestead
- Game Viewing at the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve
- Estuarine Boat Trip at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Garden Route Drive
- Birds of Eden Bird Aviary
- Horse-drawn Carriage ride through Plettenberg Bay wine region
- Keurbooms River Cruise & stop at Knysna Waterfront Complex
- Guided tour of an ostrich farm
- Tour of Cango Caves
- Cape Point & the Good Hope Nature Reserve
- See Boulders Beach penguin colony
- Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Day trip to the Cape Winelands
- Cape Town City Tour with visit to Table Mountain*
- Services of a driver/guide and transportation by 16-seater coach throughout the tour
- One-way economy class flight from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
Helpful links for travel to South Africa:
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Traveling with children
Great Ways to Explore
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Experience the colorful cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town!
Take an open-vehicle safari through world-famous Kruger National Park!
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Take wine tours through the Plettenberg Bay region and Cape Winelands!
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Mkhuze Game Reserve offers the chance to spot incredible wildlife!
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Take boat and river cruises, city tours, panoramic drives, and so much more!
This epic 15-night vacation brings you through some of South Africa's most celebrated towns and cities!
Your adventure begins in Johannesburg, where you'll spend your first night. Travel along the Panorama Route, stopping at Bourke's Luck Potholes and God's Window before you reach Hazyview. Experience the thrill of Kruger National Park through a full-day, open vehicle safari!Â
Continue on to Swaziland. Visit the Matsamo Cultural Village and Ngwenya Glass Works. Then, it's off to Mkhuze Game Reserve! Enjoy the activities included during your stay here, along with a transfer to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve.
Next, you'll head to Durban via the Elephant Coast. Take an estuarine boat trip! Visit Port Elizabeth, Plettenberg Bay, and Oudtshoorn for more sightseeing before heading to Cape Town for the final few nights of your trip! Visit the Cape Winelands, take a city tour, and so much more!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Johannesburg (JNB), out of Cape Town (CPT)
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in the following hotels, or similar:
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Faircity Quatermain Hotel
- 2 nights in Hazyview at Perry’s Bidge Hollow Boutique Hotel
- 1 night in Swaziland at the Royal Swazi Spa
- 2 nights in Mkhuze Game Reserve at the Ghost Mountain Inn
- 1 night in Durban at The Benjamin
- 1 night in Port Elizabeth at the Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth Hotel
- 2 nights in Plettenberg Bay at the Hunter’s Country House
- 1 night in Oudtshoorn at De Opstal Country House
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Southern Sun Waterfront
- Guided sightseeing according to the itinerary, including:
- Panorama Route drive with stops at Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels and God’s Window
- Full day open vehicle safari drive through Kruger National Park
- Traditional Swazi lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village
- Visit to Ngwenya Glass Works
- Swazi Candle Factory
- Scenic drive up the Lebombo Mountains with visit to a local Zulu homestead
- Game Viewing at the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve
- Estuarine Boat Trip at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Garden Route Drive
- Birds of Eden Bird Aviary
- Horse-drawn Carriage ride through Plettenberg Bay wine region
- Keurbooms River Cruise & stop at Knysna Waterfront Complex
- Guided tour of an ostrich farm
- Tour of Cango Caves
- Cape Point & the Good Hope Nature Reserve
- See Boulders Beach penguin colony
- Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Day trip to the Cape Winelands
- Cape Town City Tour with visit to Table Mountain*
- Services of a driver/guide and transportation by 16-seater coach throughout the tour
- One-way economy class flight from Durban (DUR) to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
Helpful links for travel to South Africa:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Traveling with children
-
Experience the colorful cities of Johannesburg and Cape Town!
Take an open-vehicle safari through world-famous Kruger National Park!
-
Take wine tours through the Plettenberg Bay region and Cape Winelands!
-
Mkhuze Game Reserve offers the chance to spot incredible wildlife!
-
Take boat and river cruises, city tours, panoramic drives, and so much more!
This epic 15-night vacation brings you through some of South Africa's most celebrated towns and cities!
Your adventure begins in Johannesburg, where you'll spend your first night. Travel along the Panorama Route, stopping at Bourke's Luck Potholes and God's Window before you reach Hazyview. Experience the thrill of Kruger National Park through a full-day, open vehicle safari!Â
Continue on to Swaziland. Visit the Matsamo Cultural Village and Ngwenya Glass Works. Then, it's off to Mkhuze Game Reserve! Enjoy the activities included during your stay here, along with a transfer to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve.
Next, you'll head to Durban via the Elephant Coast. Take an estuarine boat trip! Visit Port Elizabeth, Plettenberg Bay, and Oudtshoorn for more sightseeing before heading to Cape Town for the final few nights of your trip! Visit the Cape Winelands, take a city tour, and so much more!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Johannesburg!
Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel! Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Faircity Quatermain Hotel
The Faircity Quatermain Hotel in Johannesburg is a luxurious hotel in a great neighborhood! Relax in the pool, dine at the award-winning on-site restaurant, and unwind after a day of exploring with the hotel’s extra-long beds. The hotel offers free Wi-fi, safes, and a gym. Catch the shuttle to get to OR Tambo Airport easily! Guests love the surrounding designer shops, restaurants, and bars.
Day 2. Johannesburg - Hazyview
Today you'll travel along the Panorama Route to Hazyview! Stop along the way at Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, and God's Window.
Arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel.
Check-in - Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel
Day 3. Hazyview
Embark today on a full-day, open vehicle safari through Kruger National Park! Keep your eyes peeled and your camera on as you watch for wildlife!
Day 4. Hazyview - Swaziland
Depart Hazyview and travel today to Swaziland! Stop along the way to enjoy a traditional Swazi lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village. Continue on to Ngwenya Glass Works to watch craftsmen in action!Â
Arrive at your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Check-in - Royal Swazi Spa
Day 5. Swaziland - Mkhuze
This morning, visit the Swazi Candle Factory! then, continue on to KwaZulu Natal via Big Bend.Â
This afternoon, take a scenic drive up the Lebombo Mountains. Visit also a local Zulu homestead to better understand Zulu life.
Arrive at your hotel in the evening.
Check-in - Ghost Mountain Inn
Ghost Mountain Inn is an ideal choice accommodation for exploring the nearby game and coastal reserves. Guest rooms include free WiFi, coffee/tea making facilities, and air conditioning. Spa facilities are accessible onsite, offering a variety of treatments. The hotel also features two swimming pools, five acres of gardens, a restaurant, a bar, and a gift shop.
Day 6. Mkhuze
Today, participate in activities offered by your hotel!Â
This afternoon, you'll visit the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a game drive.
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 7. Mkhuze - Durban
Journey today along the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal! Arrive in St. Lucia, where you'll embark on a boat trip at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park!
Arrive at your hotel in Durban in the afternoon.
Check-in - The Benjamin
Day 8. Durban - Port Elizabeth
Take a morning city tour of Durban! Then, you'll be transferred to the Durban Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth!
Spend the remainder of the day at leisure after arriving at your hotel.
Check-in - Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth Hotel
Located just feet from the Indian Ocean, the Radisson Blu is a great choice for travelers who want the ultimate luxuries! Get a spa treatment, go for an outdoor swim, or walk Hobie Beach! Hotel rooms have air-conditioning and incredible sea views. Treat yourself to a Turkish bath or a full body massage. The hotel offers airport shuttle service for a fee, complimentary toiletries, and a fitness center. Rooms include an iron, hairdryer, and air-conditioning.
Day 9. Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay
Travel along the coastline to Tsitsikamma National Park! Walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River offering amazing views!Â
Arrive in Plettenberg Bay for dinner and an overnight.
Check-in - Hunter’s Country House
Head to Hunter’s Country House for deluxe spa treatments and luxurious rooms! This homey hotel located between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay offers guests first-class treatment. Rooms are air-conditioned and have a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can relax by the pool, and for families, kids can run around the play area! The hotel is located close to popular tourist destinations like Monkeyland and the Tenikwa Wild Cat Sanctuary.
Day 10. Plettenberg Bay
Today, visit Birds of Eden, the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world! Then, take a trip through the Plettenberg Bay wine region via horse-drawn carriage.
Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
Day 11. Plettenberg Bay - Oudtshoorn
Check out of your hotel and proceed up the Keurbooms River on a cruise! Visit Knysna, the gem of the Garden Route. Spend leisure time at the Knysna Waterfront Complex, and then continue on to Oudtshoorn, the feather capital of the world!Â
Take a guided tour of a working ostrich farm before checking into your accommodation.
Check-in - De Opstal Country Lodge
This restored farm building offers guests the comforts of home with easy access to nearby sights! Every room at De Opstal Lodge has air-conditioning, satellite TV, private bathrooms, and tea and coffee making facilities. Grab a drink at the bar or a snack at the restaurant, and relax in the lounge. Then visit the ostrich farm and meerkat colony on the property! De Opstal is located just outside of Oudtshoorn, and is nearby to Karusa Wine Farm, Cango Crocodile Ranch, and other popular destinations.
Day 12. Oudtshoorn - Cape Town
Take a morning tour of the Cango Caves, one of the main draws of the Karoo area. Travel on Route 62 and treat yourself to lunch in Barrydale!
Arrive in Cape Town and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Check-in - Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel
Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is located in a tourist-friendly area of Cape Town. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, television, and minibar. The hotel features an outdoor pool and fitness center. Spa services are also available. There is an onsite restaurant serving South African-inspired dishes, and a bar where guests can unwind with a cocktail. The V&A Waterfront is just a short walk from the hotel.
Day 13. Cape Town
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard today via Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay to Hout Bay. Continue on via Chapman's Peak to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve!Â
Then, visit historic Simon's Town, a charming Victorian village. Visit Boulder's Beach and the large penguin colony there! Your day will conclude with a visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day 14. Cape Town
Take a day tour of the Cape Winelands today! Travel through incredible landscapes, including mountains, vineyards, and Cape Dutch homestead,
Day 15. Cape Town
Today, embark on a city tour of Cape Town! From its historical beginnings to its modern buildings, you'll see so much of what makes Cape Town shine. If weather permits, your tour will conclude with a tour of Table Mountain!
A Tip For Your Trip: Table Mountain is weather permitting and therefore the cable car fee is not included.
Day 16. Depart South Africa
You'll be transferred to the Cape Town Airport for your flight home.