Discover South Africa’s highlights on an action packed 12-day tour. We'll take you from stunning Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route, to the world famous Kruger National Park, from the unspoilt Indian Ocean beach and diving at Sodwana Bay to the amazing Garden Route and all it has to offer (Tsitsikamma National Park, Otter hiking trail, Big Tree, Knysna). We'll also take you to Cape Town (en route Cape Agulhas, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Simonstown African penguin colony, Table Bay, V&A Waterfront) and to the cultural and mineral wealth of Gauteng (Cullinan Diamond Mine and Lesedi Cultural Village). You'll sleep in shared tents or in comfortable backpacker-style lodges and experience the real feel of South Africa.

Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Johannesburg
  • End Johannesburg
  • Countries
    • South Africa
  • City
    • Hazyview
    • Johannesburg
    • Stormsriver
    • Knysna
    • Cape Town
    • Pretoria
  • Theme Wild nature
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
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Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Johannesburg - Hazyview
    Day 1

    You'll depart from Johannesburg via the beautiful Panorama Route Pass through the towns of Sabie and Graskop. After enjoying an unusual lunch at Harrie's Pancakes, we'll take you to amazing Mac-Mac Waterfall, God’s Window and Blyde River Canyon viewpoint.

    Visited places:
    • Johannesburg
    • Hazyview
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Safari in Kruger National Park
    Day 2 - 3

    After breakfast we will drive the short distance to Kruger National Park. During these two days we'll enjoy game driving by day and at sunset in this spectacular area. We'll also visit Skukuza Museum and eat in a riverfront restaurant.
     

    Visited places:
    • Hazyview
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Discover Sodwana Bay
    Day 4 - 5

    You'll enjoy another game drive before the exciting trip via Barberton, Piet Retief and Jozini Dam to Sodwana Bay on the Elephant Coast. You'll arrive in a set up camp in the dune forest and spend the entire day at the beach. Depending on your mood, you can even go scuba diving (optional). To top an amazing day, you'll enjoy a relaxing walk.

    Visited places:
    • Hazyview
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Local food, traditions and storytelling
    Day 6

    You'll drive through South Africa’s energy heartland, the Highveld, with its rich coal deposits. Today you'll savour local food, enjoy traditional dances, walk through traditional homesteads, hut and rondavels. You'll end the day with a unique experience: a night of traditional storytelling.
     

    Visited places:
    • Hazyview
    • Johannesburg
  • 5
    Johannesburg - Stormsriver
    Day 7

    Today you'll fly from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth and then visit Tsitsikamma National Park. You will have the chance to walk a part of the famed Otter Hiking Trail and cross the hanging bridge over the Storms River. Enjoy the spectacular views from the rocks in this marine reserve.
     

    Visited places:
    • Johannesburg
    • Stormsriver
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Stormsriver -Knysna
    Day 8

    Today you'll see stunning Bloukrans River Bridge Bungee site where you'll have the chance to try bungee jumping (optional). You'll then visit the Big Tree in the Knysna Indigenous Forest and continue to Knysna, where you'll have the opportunity to taste the famous Knysna oysters. To top the day, you'll drive up to the Knysna Heads for a view over the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean.
     

    Visited places:
    • Stormsriver
    • Knysna
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Knysna - Cape Town
    Day 9-11

    In these three days you'll see Cape Agulhas, the geographical southern tip of Africa. Other places you'll have the chance to explore are amazing Table Mountain, Cape Point, Simonstown and its African penguin colony and V&A Watefront  with an optional sunset cruise. You'll top this stage with a well-deserved wine tasting along Stellenbosch wine route. Depending on your mood, you can even go skydiving (optional).
     

    Visited places:
    • Knysna
    • Cape Town
  • 8
    Discover Cullinan Diamond Mine
    Day 12

    Today you'll fly back to Johannesburg before visiting the Cullinan Diamond Mine. To end this intense day, you'll enjoy your last dinner in the capital.

    Visited places:
    • Cape Town
    • Pretoria
    Accommodation offered:
  • 9
    End of tour
    Day 13

    You'll depart to the airport. End of tour.
     

    Visited places:
    • Pretoria
    • Johannesburg
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Breakfasts, lunches and three-course dinners will be served while on tour
    Price does not include
    • All optional activities
    • Extra services and tips
    • Flights