Essence of South Africa

Day 1  Cape Town  
Arrive into Cape Town and head to your hotel located on the city’s vibrant waterfront. This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a welcome reception.  

Day 2  Cape Town  
Ascend to the top of Table Mountain on the revolving cable car for some spectacular views of the city, before embarking on a city tour to see the Company’s Garden, Bo Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope.  

Day 3  Cape Peninsula  
Wind your way along one of the world’s most magnificent coastal roads to Africa’s south-western tip, Cape Peninsula. Pass through charming coastal towns en route, meet the penguins of Boulders Beach and see the Cape of Good Hope.  

Day 4  Franschhoek & Hermanus  
Discover why Franschhoek is proclaimed as one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world on an orientation tour, before taking the scenic road to Hermanus. Meet the owner of a local business for a traditional braai (barbecue) featuring local delicacies and homemade wine as he shares stories of South Africa’s whale watching capital before returning to Cape Town.  

Day 5  Cape Town to Hoedspruit  
Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Becks Safari Lodge, located in Karongwe Private Game Reserve near Greater Kruger National Park, your home for the next three nights.

Days 6-7  Karongwe Game Reserve  
Enjoy two full days of exciting game drives in the bush with local, expert rangers searching for the Big 5. In the afternoons, relax poolside and enjoy sundowners overlooking the game reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife that come alive as the night draws in.  

Day 8  Kruger NP to Johannesburg  
Learn about the traditions and customs of the Shangaan people as you visit the local village and possibly try the local delicacy, mopani worms! Later, fly to Johannesburg and head to your hotel in Sandton.  

Day 9  Johannesburg  
Unlock the secrets of the city on a full day tour seeing the sights including the Regina Mundi Church and Mandela’s House in Soweto. Later, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and the Apartheid Museum to learn of South Africa’s tumultuous past.  

Day 10  Johannesburg  
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast.