South Africa: Western Cape and Kruger

Discover all that Cape Point has to offer on this enjoyable day excursion. Following an early breakfast at your hotel, drive out to the Atlantic Seaboard Coastal Road with your local guide. Enjoy your drive along this scenic stretch of road, passing by white sandy beaches and the ocean by Clifton and Camps Bay. Take in the bracing sea breeze as the wind catches your hair. Watch the sudden appearance of the Twelve Apostles Peaks to one side of the road, while the dramatic cliffs and rocky outcrops of the Cape Peninsula rise above the Atlantic on your other side. Make a pit stop at the pretty little fishing village of Hout Bay with its famous Sentinel. If you wish, you can take a boat ride to Seal Island, or browse through colorful stalls by the harbor piled high with handicrafts and local artifacts. Drive up to the Cape’s famed Chapman’s Peak and make the most of its photo opportunities. Continue up to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve before dropping by the spectacular Cape Point. Look out for the feathery ‘fynbos’ swaying in the heathland along with the region’s endemic birds and wildlife, particularly the Cape Mountain Zebra and the baboons. Gaze out at False Bay, or if you wish, you can ride the funicular to the old lighthouse for taking in the twin oceans of the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. Take a refreshing lunch break, before visiting the colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach. Go over to the old naval base of Simon’s Town, and end your eventful day at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens just as the sun sets over the iconic Table Mountain. (Full Day; Time of Day: Morning; Duration: 9 hrs; Shared Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Easy; Services included: Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Gate (Cape Point), Chapman’s peak drive, Penguins at Boulders Beach. Services excluded: Seal island Cruise in Hout Bay; Lunch; Cape Point Funicular ; Kirstenbosch Gardens entrance fees. Please bring comfortable walking shoes).

Discover cosmopolitan Cape Town with your own vehicle and guide which gives you flexibility to explore at your own pace. Highlights of the tour include the Castle of Good Hope, Green Market Square, Kirstenbosch Garden, Company Gardens and of course – weather permitting – a visit to the top of Table Mountain which offers breathtaking views of Cape Town and the surrounding coastline.

Explore the beautiful countryside of the Cape Winelands and discover well-stocked cellars at some of the best vineyards in the region. After lunch at your hotel, drive over to the historic hamlet of Stellenbosch, accompanied by your local guide. Stop over for a round of delicious South African wine paired with cheese and crackers. Driving around Stellenbosch, soak in the mesmeric natural beauty of the gorgeous valley shadowed by the Hottentot Holland Mountains. Feast your eyes on the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and tree-lined avenues shaded by ancient oaks. You could also try yet another round of wine and cheese, if time permits. (Duration: Half day; Time of day: Morning or Afternoon; Duration: 4 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Meals included: Wine & cheese tatsing; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable walking shoes; Note: Wine tasting is not allowed for visitors under 18 years of age).

Take a leisurely walk along the streets of Stellenbosch. On this walk, enjoy sampling the delicious flavors of South African cuisine. Select from top quality, locally produced food. Also get to meet and interact with food artists, getting insightful stories of what inspires their passion for food art. Take a stroll from one tasting shop to the next, getting a taste of platters of seasonal local products, freshly baked bread, snacks, homemade ice-cream, melt-in-the-mouth pastries and confectionery. The guide will take you on a tour around the oak-lined streets of the old town center. Explore and soak up the beauty of the charming town taking in the amazing architectural marvels of the centuries-old town. End the tour with a special tasting of some of the delicious regional wines. (Duration: Half day; Time of day: Mon – Fri: 1300 hrs – 1630 hrs, Sat and public holidays: 1000- 1330; Duration: 3-4 hrs; Shared activity; No transfers included; Meals included as per description).

Search for the Big Five and experience wonderful game drives in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You can also experience exciting night drives to observe rarely spotted nocturnal wildlife. Stretch your legs and enjoy exciting bush walks with an experienced guide to discover the small wonders of nature. (Shared Activity; Time of Day: Morning/Afternoon; Duration: 2-3 hrs; Fitness level: Easy to Moderate.)

Get up close with the wildlife at Mjejane Game Reserve and sprawling Kruger National Park with a choice of game drives. Set off early in the morning with an experienced guide for thrilling encounters of the wild kind! Enjoy breakfast in the bush with the sights and sounds of the wild making for a unique ambiance. Or, you could get off to a slightly late start and explore Mjejane Concession. Listen to your guide’s insights into animal behavior as you drive to vantage viewpoints. Keep an eye out for elephant herds sauntering along while shy antelopes scurry past your vehicle. Look out for glimpses of lions, cheetahs, hippos, and giraffes before you return to the lodge for breakfast. You also have the option of going on afternoon game drives across Mjejane Concession, returning to the lodge in time for dinner. (Shared Activity; Time of Day: Morning/Afternoon; Duration: 2-3 hrs; Fitness level: Easy to Moderate.)