Itinerary

1. Day 1: Cape Town

   • The tour commences in Cape Town due northeast to a small historical town named Swellendam.
   • En-route we drive through the Garden Route with splendid views of the Southeast topography. This also includes a visit to Hermanus for Whale Watching.
   • Lunch can be enjoyed after the Shark Cage experience or the brave at heart.
   • Then we proceed to Swellendam to mark as our first night.

2. Day 2: Drive to Oudtshoorn

   • We drive to our next accommodation in Oudtshoorn, where we visit the Cango caves, the ostrich farm, and various other activities.
   • History is presented over lunch at an ostrich farm.
   • Later, have Braai as dinner to commemorate the icon South African meal.

3. Day 3: Plettenberg Bay

   • Drive to Plettenberg Bay on this day, passing through the Wilderness to witness nature's untamed animal kingdom.
   • We also visit other places of interest in the Tsitsikama area, inclusive of adrenaline-filled activities such as Bungy jumping, Blackwater Tubing, Ziplining, etc.
   • In between activities, we will have lunch in one of the restaurants on the route.

4. Day 4: Monkey Land, the Otter trail and the Black River

   • On this day, we continue with other activities and sightseeing as there are several of them, including the famous Monkey Land, the Otter trail and the Black River mouth.
   • Before heading back for the accommodation, we have lunch in town, where history and culture talk will be experienced from our guide's demonstration and storytelling.

5. Day 5: Cintsa

   • Today, we have a half-day drive to the famous aMatola area in Cintsa East London to experience fauna and flora. Since this day's road travel takes longer, have lunch and settle into our accommodation.

6. Day 6: Adventure Activities

   • Today, we chose several activities to spend the day doing while experiencing the eastern part of South Africa. Some activities include boat cruises, quad biking, nature walks, animal interaction, beach walks, etc.
   • In October, we can be a part of the famous beer fest to taste some of the home-grown beers of South Africa.
   • Self-catering on lunch is available for free accommodation for a different taste.

7. Day 7: Lesotho

   • On this day, we drive to Lesotho in an area called Malealea. We will do a half-day drive to the mountain Kingdom to experience more of Lesotho's culture, traditions, and landscape.
   • On the first day, we had dinner, followed by the famous Basotho welcome songs and dances.

8. Day 8: Adventure Activities

   • On this day, we experience the closest thing to authentic African culture, where we have a variety of activities, including:
     • Pony Trekking
     • Village walk
     • Nature walk

9. Day 9: Drive from Malealea to Kwazulu Natal

   • Today, we drive from Malealea to Kwazulu Natal, a place full of activities and ancient living markings.
   • Check into your accommodation and convene for dinner and briefing about the following day.
   • En route, we experience a fun-filled drive through the Maluti Route, the Clarens mountains and the Golden Gate National Park.

10. Day 10: Berville

    • We get a tour from site guides and indulge in the following activities.
      • Bushman paintings
      • Nature walk
      • Hiking to the Cascades
      • Enjoyment in the Royal Natal National Park
      • Amphitheatre

11. Day 11: Durban

    • On this day we drive to Durban to experience more of the Urban Zululand, where we will be having Lunch and Dinner in different indigenous restaurants to experience a blend of Zulu and Indian cuisine. Since Durban is filled with more variety of activities and sites to visit, this first afternoon will be free to take walks on the beach and stretch or jog by the sand.
    • On the way to Durban, we get to visit the Mandela capture site.

12. Day 12: Activities in Durban

    • On this day, we have a variety of activities to do, such as:
      • Ocean Safari
      • uShaka Marine World
      • Moses Mabida Stadium
      • Shaka's Kraal
      • uShaka Wet 'n Wild activities

13. Day 13: St. Lucia

    • We proceed to St. Lucia in the iSimangaliso wetlands to witness the beauty of nature on the eastern side of South Africa.
    • Upon arrival, we checked into our accommodation and proceeded to lunch. We then have an option of an afternoon boat cruise provided by an individual service provider. This is where we experience the untamed beauty of fauna and flora and, most importantly see Hippos in their numbers and this is home to the famous Kingfisher bird.
    • We then have dinner in one of St. Lucia's restaurants that has a variety of seafood dishes to choose from.

14. Day 14: Drive to the iSimangalisa game reserve

    • On this day we wake up to a nature filled day where have an early morning game drive to the iSimangalisa game reserve to witness the animal kingdom in the wetlands
    • We have lunch and relaxation time and explore St. Lucia and enjoy other activities.

15. Day 15: Drive to Eswatini

    • Drive to Eswatini (Preveously known as Swaziland). on this day we will be crossing over a Border into Eswatini to enjoy the culture, dances, cuisine and interaction with authentic indigenes of this history-filled Kingdom.
    • In September we get experience the Royal dance where young girls gather with reeds and perform for the royal household dances of tradition.
    • Upon arrival we have lunch and relax before seeing the Big Bend and candle factory and later have food prepared by our guide or from a restaurant in town.

16. Day 16: Activities in Eswatini

    • On this day we have village walks and cultural tours where we visit huts and get the first hand experience how Eswatini indigenes live and gets to see the entire kingship is handled and how villagers live. All meals will be made and served by our cook guide.
    • Afternoon activities include:
      • Traditional dances
      • Traditional songs
      • Traditional cuisine

17. Day 17: Kruger National Park

    • On this day, we drive to Kruger National Park to see various wild animals in the comfort of their natural environment. In good weather, we get to see the Big 5 (Leopard, Buffalo, Lion, Elephant, and Rhino). We get to see packs of hyenas, wild dogs, cheetahs, and other scavengers.
    • On arrival, check into your accommodation and prepare for the afternoon game drive in our vehicle. This will include a sunset drive inside the park (Please note that Park rules and regulations are strict and must be adhered to).

18. Day 18: Kruger National Park

    • Today's activity continues the animal kingdom adventure of game drives in the park. In good luck, we witness a kill, mating, territorial fights and takeover, stealing of scavengers, etc. This day is dedicated explicitly to game drives and animal viewing.
    • The game drive service provider will handle lunch, and dinner will be held at one of the park's restaurants unless clients have a unanimous decision to have it made by our cook guide. 

19. Day 19: Game Drive Experience

    • On this day, we will get to do some more game drives in other camps in the park to see more species of animals residing in those environments.

    Please note that all game drives should be handled according to park rules and regulations regarding conduct, attire (ask guide), animal exposure, etc. Bird-watching and content creators mainly enjoy photography.  

20. Day 20: Drive to Accommodation in Graskop

    • On this day we drive out of the park into civilization. We drive to our accommodation in Graskop, a small town in the Northeast of South Africa where indigenes are mostly Pedi and Vhenda. We see the famous Gorge swing, God's window, and flea market.
    • Check into your accommodation to freshen up, relax and have all our meals at a restaurant in Graskop.

21. Day 21: Departure Dinner in Johannesburg

    • On this day, we drive to Johannesburg. En route, we will visit the famous Burk's luck potholes and the three Rondavels on the Panorama Route.
    • We will check into our accommodation and prepare for our last dinner together.

    Please note that this is a long drive, and the duration of the experience will be monitored to allow safe travel and timeous arrival.