Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival And Night Safari

   • Our tour starts at the Kruger National Park, officially at 8:00pm.
   • Please be in the lobby at this time, as your tour guide and driver should be waiting for you there.
   • We are to be taken into the park for a night safari.
   • Animals often seen at this hour include lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, zebras, elephants and buffaloes.
   • Note that Kruger National Park (Mpumalanga Airport) is reached through Johannesburg or Cape Town in South Africa or through Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

2. Day 2: Exploring One of the Largest Game Reserves in Africa

   • We spent the day exploring Kruger National Park by Jeep.
   • Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other game reserve in Africa.
   • All the so-called ‘big five’ game animals roam within this park.
   • They are the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo.
   • Following the full-day safari, we relocate to the village of Hazyview.

3. Day 3: A Postcard-Perfect River Canyon Site And God’s Window

   • We make a daytrip today to Blyde River Canyon.
   • If to compare canyons worldwide, Blyde is one of the largest on earth.
   • It has some of the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on the planet.
   • It is also the second largest canyon in Africa.
   • Attractions we visit include Graskop Gorge, God’s Window cliffs, Lisbon Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and a viewpoint called Three Rondavels.

4. Day 4: The Subtropical Climate And Extensive Beaches of Durban

   • We relocate by flight from Kruger National Park to Durban. 
   • We have a private tour guide and driver who shows us the highlights of South Africa’s third largest city. 
   • One of the many attractions we visit is the Golden Mile beachfront.

5. Day 5: Rhinos in a Park And Seeing Hippos And Crocodiles by Boat

   • We go on a daytrip today.
   • First is Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park.
   • It is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa and has the largest population of white rhinos in the world.
   • What’s more, each of the big five game animals can be found there.
   • Next is iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where the Saint Lucia Game Reserve serves as our focal point.
   • The park is home to around 1,200 crocodiles and 800 hippos.
   • Other animals roaming around include elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalos.
   • Sea animals include whales, dolphins and marine turtles.
   • We explore the reserve by boat.

6. Day 6: Traditional Beer, Prehistoric Cave Paintings, Hanging Out with Natives And an Incredibly Scenic Drive

   • We go on another daytrip today.
   • The first stop is uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park.
   • It is known for exceptional beauty, ancient caves and rock shelters.
   • In fact, this park has the largest and most concentrated group of prehistoric paintings in Africa south of the Sahara.
   • Some of the cave paintings may date back to 100,000 years ago.
   • Next is South Africa’s most scenic drive, known as the Sani Pass.
   • The last destination for today is the country of Lesotho.
   • There we meet natives as well as are offered traditional beer and homemade bread.

7. Day 7: Zip Lining, Bungee Jumping, a Suspension Bridge Walk And a Charming Coastal Town

   • We relocate from Durban to Knysna, making several stops en route.
   • From the airport in Port Elizabeth, we are taken to Tsitsikamma National Park.
   • The first stop within this park is Storms River.
   • There we go on a guided zip lining tour.
   • Next, we go on a suspension bridge walk.
   • Afterwards, we head to Bloukrans River Bridge.
   • It is home to one of the world’s highest commercial bridge bungees.
   • You do not have to jump! It is an optional activity (with an additional charge).
   • Last but definitely not least is the coastal town of Knysna.
   • Before checking into the hotel, we are taken to a fantastic viewpoint at Knysna Heads and then walk around the waterfront.

8. Day 8: Crawling Through Caves And a Sunset Boat Cruise

   • We go on a daytrip today.
   • We start at the Cango Caves.
   • We are provided with two different options for exploring.
   • There is a Standard Tour and an Adventure Tour.
   • The Adventure Tour consists of crawling through narrow passages and climbing up steep rock formations guided by small lights.
   • Both tours feature halls and limestone formations.
   • Following our tour, we are taken to the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
   • There we are provided with a guided tour.
   • The ranch is home to around 90 different species of animals.
   • Lastly for today, we head to the Knysna Waterfront Pier.
   • There we take the sunset boat cruise.
   • The boat is called John Benn.
   • It is best described as a double-decker floating restaurant offering lagoon cruises to the Knysna Heads.

9. Day 9: One of the Most Notorious Prisons on Earth And the Country’s Showcase City

   • We relocate by flight from Knysna/George to Cape Town.
   • An attractive city resting upon natural beauty, surrounded with fine scenery and dominated by Table Mountain, this relatively prosperous metropolis is the undisputed architectural gem of South Africa.
   • Cape Town is not only the most popular international city destination in the country but in Africa as a whole!
   • This is due to its good climate, its intimate setting and the plenty of historic landmarks dating from colonial times.
   • No trip to South Africa is complete without a visit to Cape Town.
   • After ascending and visiting Table Mountain, we are taken on a boat ride to Robben Island.
   • There we are provided with a guided tour.
   • Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on this island.
   • Once used for the isolation of mainly political prisoners, Robben Island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • Following our tour, we return to Cape Town’s Victoria And Alfred Waterfront.
   • It attracts more than 23 million visitors a year.
   • The complex houses over 450 retail outlets.
   • It is also still a working harbor.

10. Day 10: The Heartland of South Africa's Wine Production

    • We make a daytrip today to Cape Winelands.
    • This area, famous for its vineyards, is only a 1-hour drive away from Cape Town.
    • Thanks to Cape Winelands, South Africa ranks among the top wine producing countries in the world.
    • Wine tasting is included on our tour, specifically in the estates.

11. Day 11: Classic Sites, an Island Overtaken by Seals, Greeting Penguins, Nice Beaches And Stunning Viewpoints

    • Today we explore in and around Cape Town.
    • Highlights include a beach stretch called Sea Point.
    • Camps Bay Beach.
    • Maiden’s Cove.
    • Hout Bay.
    • Duiker Island (seals are everywhere).
    • Chapman’s Peak.
    • Noordhoek Beach.
    • Cape Point Nature Reserve.
    • Cape of Good Hope.
    • False Bay.
    • Simon’s Town.
    • Boulder’s Penguins Colony (home to approximately 2,500 breeding penguins).
    • Muizenberg Beachfront (home to colorful beach huts).
    • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

12. Day 12: Our Tour Ends Today

    • Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Cape Town.
    • Note that if you can extend your trip, consider doing so. Give yourself another day or two to explore inside the city.
    • Upon request, we can provide you with a private tour guide and driver.