The Ultimate South Africa - 13 Nights / 14 Days

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1 – Arrival in Cape Town

Arrival: Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your hotel (20-30 minutes).

Afternoon: Check in and relax, then explore The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Evening: Dinner at GOLD Restaurant with a traditional African experience and live entertainment.

Overnight: Hotel in Cape Town.

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Day 2 – Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain

Morning: Start with a scenic Cape Peninsula Tour: visit Hout Bay, take a boat to Seal Island, and enjoy the drive along Chapman’s Peak.

Afternoon: Visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, then stop by Boulders Beach to see the penguin colony.

Distance: Approx. 150 km round trip (3 hours by car)

Evening: Return to Cape Town for dinner and leisure time.

Overnight: Hotel in Cape Town.

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Day 3 – Sidecar Adventure, Heliflip, and Table Mountain

Morning: Take a Cape Sidecar Adventure along the Atlantic Seaboard for a unique view of the city and beaches. (30 kms - 30 minutes by car)

Enjoy a Heliflip (Helicopter Tour) over Cape Town for panoramic views of the coastline and Table Mountain.

Afternoon: Take the Table Mountain Cableway for spectacular city views.

Evening: Relax or explore Cape Town’s nightlife.

Overnight: Hotel in Cape Town.

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Day 4 – Franschhoek Valley

Morning: Depart for the Franschhoek Valley for a day of wine tasting at renowned vineyards. (75 kms - 1 hour by car)

Afternoon: Continue exploring vineyards and enjoy a gourmet lunch in Franschhoek.

Evening: Return to Cape Town for a relaxed evening. (75 kms - 1 hour by car)

Overnight: Hotel in Cape Town.

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Day 5 – Shark Cage Diving and Hermanus Arrival

Morning: Head to Gansbaai for a thrilling Shark Cage Diving experience (160 kms - 2 hours by car)

Afternoon: Drive to Hermanus and check into your hotel. Known for its whale-watching opportunities, Hermanus is a top destination for marine life enthusiasts. (45 kms - 45 minutes by car)

Evening: Explore the town and have dinner overlooking the ocean.

Overnight: Hotel in Hermanus OR Gansbaai

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Day 6 – Whale Watching and Quad Biking

Morning: Embark on a Whale Watching Tour to spot southern right whales (seasonal).

Afternoon: Return to Hermanus and go Quad Biking through the scenic trails and vineyards nearby.

Evening: Leisure time in Hermanus.

Overnight: Hotel in Hermanus OR Gansbaai

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Day 7 – Safari Ostrich Farm and Bloukrans Bridge Bungy

Morning: Depart for Oudtshoorn and visit the Safari Ostrich Farm to learn about these unique animals and even try feeding them (360 kms - 4 hours by car).

Afternoon: Continue to Bloukrans Bridge for the ultimate adrenaline rush: the Bloukrans Bridge Bungy, the highest commercial bungy jump in the world (150 kms - 1.5 hours by car).

Evening: Drive to Knysna and check into your hotel (75 kms - 1 hour by car).

Overnight: Hotel in Knysna.

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Day 8 – Knysna and Tsitsikamma National Park

Morning: Explore Knysna Heads and take a boat ride on the Knysna Lagoon.

Afternoon: Visit Tsitsikamma National Park for hiking and scenic views (75 kms - 1 hour by car).

Evening: Relax and unwind in Knysna.

Overnight: Hotel in Knysna.

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Day 9 – Garden Route to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve

Morning: Flight from George Airport (45 minutes from Knysna) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (via Johannesburg). Flight time is 3 hours approximately.

Afternoon: Transfer to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve and check in (75 kms - 1.5 hours by road).

Evening: Sunset game drive in open 4x4 vehicles.

Overnight: Safari lodge in Sabi Sabi.

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Day 10 – Full Day Game Drives at Sabi Sabi

Morning: Early morning game drive to track the Big Five, led by experienced guides and trackers.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Evening: Dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

Overnight: Safari lodge in Sabi Sabi.

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Day 11 – Bush Walk and Final Safari Experience

Morning: Guided bush walk for a closer look at the flora and smaller wildlife.

Afternoon: Final game drive in the reserve.

Evening: At leisure in the lodge

Overnight: Safari lodge in Sabi Sabi.

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Day 12 – Johannesburg City Tour

Morning: Fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (75 kms - 1.5 hours by road) to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. Flight time is 1 hour.

Afternoon: Explore Soweto, including the Hector Pieterson Museum and Vilakazi Street.

Evening: Check into your hotel and relax.

Overnight: Hotel in Johannesburg.

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Day 13 – Johannesburg City Tour

Morning: The Cradle of Humankind, located about 50 km northwest of Johannesburg, is one of the world's most significant paleoanthropological sites, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-visit for history and nature enthusiasts interested in learning about the origins of humanity.

Afternoon: Free time to explore Maboneng Precinct on weekends or shop at Sandton City.

Overnight: Hotel in Johannesburg.

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Day 14 – Departure from Johannesburg

Morning: Leisure time, depending on flight schedule.

Return to O.R. Tambo International Airport for departure.

Bid farewell to South Africa with unforgettable memories.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Cape Town

  • Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel – Gardens, Cape Town
  • Ellerman House – Bantry Bay
  • One&Only Cape Town – V&A Waterfront
  • Silo Hotel – V&A Waterfront
  • The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – Camps Bay

Hermanus

  • Birkenhead House – Voelklip, Hermanus
  • Grootbos Private Nature Reserve – Gansbaai, near Hermanus
  • The Marine Hermanus – Hermanus Town Center

Knysna

  • Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa – Knysna Eastern Head
  • Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa – Knysna Hills
  • The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa – Thesen Island, Knysna

Sabi Sabi

  • Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Sabi Sabi Selati Camp – Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Singita Ebony Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Johannesburg

  • Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff – Westcliff, Johannesburg
  • Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa – Sandhurst, Johannesburg
  • Steyn City Hotel by Saxon – Steyn City, Johannesburg

Luxury

Cape Town

  • Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel – V&A Waterfront
  • Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa – Somerset West
  • Kensington Place – Higgovale, Cape Town
  • The Cellars-Hohenort – Constantia
  • The Table Bay Hotel – V&A Waterfront
  • The Last Word Constantia – Constantia
  • The Last Word Franschhoek – Franschhoek
  • The Last Word Long Beach – Kommetjie

Hermanus

  • Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa – Kleinmond, near Hermanus
  • Misty Waves Boutique Hotel – Hermanus Town Center
  • Ocean Eleven Guest House – Westcliff, Hermanus

Knysna

  • Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort – Brenton-on-Sea, Knysna
  • Conrad Pezula Residences – Knysna Eastern Head
  • Knysna Hollow Country Estate – Welbedacht Lane, Knysna

Sabi Sabi

  • Londolozi Pioneer Camp – Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Ulusaba Safari Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Johannesburg

  • Hyatt Regency Johannesburg – Rosebank, Johannesburg
  • Michelangelo Hotel – Sandton, Johannesburg
  • The Maslow Hotel – Sandton, Johannesburg

Standard

Cape Town

  • City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – Foreshore
  • President Hotel – Bantry Bay
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge – V&A Waterfront
  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens – Gardens
  • The Commodore Hotel – V&A Waterfront

Hermanus

  • Harbour House Hotel – Hermanus Town Center
  • Hermanus Beachfront Lodge – Voelklip, Hermanus
  • Windsor Hotel Hermanus – Hermanus Town Center

Knysna

  • Amanzi Island Lodge – Leisure Isle, Knysna
  • Madison Manor Boutique Hotel – Knysna Town Center
  • The Lofts Boutique Hotel – Thesen Island, Knysna

Sabi Sabi

  • Inyati Game Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Nkorho Bush Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • Umkumbe Safari Lodge – Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Johannesburg

  • City Lodge Hotel Sandton, Katherine Street – Sandton, Johannesburg
  • Garden Court Sandton City – Sandton, Johannesburg
  • Signature Lux Hotel by ONOMO, Sandton – Sandton, Johannesburg

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