Welcome to South Africa.

• Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cape Town for check-in. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to relax and settle in.
• This evening, depart for a vibrant cultural dining experience at GOLD Restaurant. Enjoy a 14-dish tasting menu served in traditional shared style, showcasing diverse flavours from North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Southern Africa.
• The dinner is accompanied by lively African entertainment, including praise singing, Mali puppetry, and performances set to the rhythms of marimba percussion and djembe drums. Guests are invited to participate in an interactive djembe drumming session (18:30–19:00), shared with fellow diners — an energetic introduction to African musical traditions.
• After the experience, return to your hotel for the evening at leisure.

Experience:
• Arrival meet & greet
• Cultural dining experience at GOLD Restaurant
• Interactive djembe drumming session

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Airport to hotel transfer
• Evening restaurant transfers

Overnight in Cape Town

• After breakfast, depart at approximately 08:00 for a spectacular ascent of Table Mountain (weather permitting) via cable car. From the summit, enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Cape Town, the Atlantic coastline, and the surrounding mountains — a truly unforgettable introduction to the “fairest Cape.”
• Descend and continue a scenic city drive through the colourful Bo-Kaap, past the historic Castle of Good Hope, the Houses of Parliament, and the Company’s Garden. Travel onward along the Atlantic Seaboard through Sea Point and Camps Bay, where dramatic ocean vistas meet mountain backdrops.
• The journey then leads into the Cape Winelands, beginning with Franschhoek, renowned as South Africa’s culinary capital.
• Visit the historic Boschendal Wine Estate, one of the country’s oldest wine farms with a heritage spanning over 300 years. Enjoy a tasting from the 1685 Range while soaking in the estate’s picturesque valley setting.
• Continue to Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa’s wine industry. Known for its oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch architecture, and vibrant university atmosphere, Stellenbosch blends rich heritage with contemporary charm.
• Here, visit Spier Wine Farm for a unique chocolate and wine tasting experience (approximately 45 minutes). Carefully crafted chocolates are paired with Spier’s wines to enhance and unlock nuanced flavour profiles — a delightful sensory experience.
• Return to Cape Town in the late afternoon, with the evening at leisure.

Experience:
• Table Mountain cable car experience
• Cape Town city orientation drive
• Boschendal wine tasting (1685 Range)
• Chocolate & wine pairing at Spier

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Full-day private excursion
• Return transfer to Cape Town

Overnight in Cape Town

• After breakfast, depart at approximately 08:00 for a full-day journey along one of South Africa’s most scenic coastal routes toward the Cape of Good Hope.
• Travel via Hout Bay and, weather permitting, enjoy a morning cruise to Duiker Island, home to thousands of Cape Fur Seals and seabirds that gather among the kelp beds.
• Continue along the breathtaking Chapman's Peak Drive (conditions permitting), a dramatic ocean-hugging route offering spectacular cliffside views.
• Arrive at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where rugged coastlines, fynbos vegetation, and sweeping ocean vistas define the landscape. Proceed to Cape Point, located at the southwestern tip of the reserve.
• Ascend to the new lighthouse aboard the Flying Dutchman Funicular, where panoramic views stretch across the meeting point of two oceans.
• Later, visit the charming penguin colony at Boulders Beach, home to a protected population of African penguins.
• Drive through the historic naval town of Simon's Town before returning to Cape Town in the late afternoon. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Experience:
• Seal Island cruise (weather permitting)
• Chapman’s Peak scenic drive
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve visit
• Flying Dutchman Funicular ride
• Boulders Beach penguin colony

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Full-day private Cape Peninsula excursion

Overnight in Cape Town

• After breakfast, meet your driver in the reception area and depart for Hermanus, a picturesque coastal town internationally acclaimed as the world’s best land-based whale-watching destination. Discovered in the early 1800s by Hermanus Pieterse, the town has since evolved into one of South Africa’s most celebrated marine destinations.
• Upon arrival at The Great White House, receive a brief introduction to the day’s cruise, including route details and safety instructions. Guests will be provided with comfortable life jackets and waterproof jackets before boarding.
• Embark on the Marine Big 5 Cruise, offering an exceptional opportunity to encounter marine wildlife in their natural habitat. The experience includes a visit to the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, supporting conservation efforts and rehabilitation initiatives.
• The cruise duration is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Please note: The cruise operator will contact passengers the day before confirm the exact departure time, as weather conditions significantly influence the expedition schedule.

• After the experience, return by road to Cape Town. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Experience:
• Visit to Hermanus, world-renowned whale-watching town
• Marine Big 5 Cruise (weather permitting)
• Visit to African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Full-day private excursion to Hermanus
• Cruise duration: Approx. 1.5–2 hours
• Weather-dependent scheduling

Overnight in Cape Town

• As per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the lodge.
• Lunch will be served at the lodge upon arrival (subject to flight timing; please ensure flight details and gate timings are checked in advance).
• In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, which may continue into the early evening. This experience offers an opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, including nocturnal species as they become active at dusk.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Experience:
• Flight to Hoedspruit
• Private transfer to lodge
• Afternoon game drive (including early evening, weather permitting)

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Domestic flight (as per schedule)
• Lodge check-in upon arrival
• Game drive timing subject to safari lodge schedule

Dinner & Overnight at the Lodge

These two days are dedicated to immersive safari experiences at the lodge.

• Begin each day with an early morning wake-up call. After enjoying tea, coffee, and light snacks, your ranger will escort you to the open safari vehicle for your morning game drive — the ideal time to observe wildlife in the cooler hours of the day.
• Return to the lodge to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
• Spend the remainder of the morning and early afternoon at leisure, relaxing at the lodge and enjoying its facilities.
• Lunch will be served at the lodge.
• In the late afternoon, depart for your evening game drive, which continues into the early night — offering opportunities to spot wildlife as they become active during sunset and after dark.
• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  

Experience:
• Early morning game drive
• Afternoon game drive (extending into evening)
• Leisure time at the lodge

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Safari activities as per lodge schedule
• Game drives conducted by expert ranger in open safari vehicle

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge

Overnight at the Lodge

• After the morning game drive and breakfast, check out from the lodge and depart for Blyde River Canyon — a scenic drive of approximately four hours.
• The Blyde River Canyon is the third-largest canyon in the world and the largest green canyon, renowned for its lush subtropical vegetation and some of the deepest cliff faces on the planet.
• Upon arrival, visit Burke’s Luck Potholes. This remarkable geological formation marks the beginning of the canyon and was created over thousands of years by swirling whirlpools formed where the Treur River meets the Blyde River, eroding the rock to create cylindrical potholes. The site was named after gold prospector Tom Burke, who once staked a claim in the area.
• The potholes are located approximately 35 km north of Graskop along the R532. An informative visitor centre introduces the natural and socio-historical significance of the site, followed by a 700-metre walk to the viewpoints.
• Continue for approximately 45 minutes to God’s Window, aptly named for its spectacular panoramic views over the Lowveld. From the parking area, a short but steep footpath leads to the main viewing platform within a protected nature reserve.
• Nearby, visit Wonder View, located about 2 km north of God’s Window at an altitude of 1,730 metres — the highest viewpoint in the region.
• After the sightseeing, continue your journey to Mbombela. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Experience:
• Scenic drive to Blyde River Canyon
• Visit to Burke’s Luck Potholes
• Visit to God’s Window
• Visit to Wonder View

TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Approx. 4-hour drive to Blyde River Canyon
• Short walking distances at viewpoints
• Continue drive to Mbombela after sightseeing

Overnight in Mbombela

As per flight schedule, transfer to Johannesburg airport for
departure

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