Graskop Gorge Lift - Enjoy a thrilling ride in this glass-fronted elevator that descends into the gorge, offering stunning panoramic views of the natural surroundings, including forests and a waterfall.
Bo-Kaap Malay cooking experience - Bo-Kaap Malay cooking is a fusion cuisine from Cape Town's Cape Malay community, that features aromatic spices and dishes like bobotie, bredie, and curries.
Cape Winelands - Enjoy a sensory journey through scenic vineyards, with diverse wine varieties, knowledgeable guides, and tasteful food pairings. Visiting the tasting rooms and cellars offers a chance to appreciate the region's rich winemaking heritage.
Johannesburg (1N) - Panorama Route (1N) - Greater Kruger National Park (3N) - Gqeberha (1N) - Knysna (1N) - Oudtshoorn (1N) - Cape Town (4N)
Day 1-2: Fly To Johannesburg
Upon your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure.
Includes: Dinner
Day 3: Mpumalanga
Spend the morning at the Apartheid Museum, learning about South Africa's struggle for freedom, human rights and equality and the resilience and determination of those who fought for it. Depart the city for the magnificent Mpumalanga province, ending up among the spectacular panoramas of the Drakensberg Mountains. Here, you are at the gateway of the famous Kruger National Park. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Panorama Route
Today you will experience the highlights of the Panorama Route around the town of Graskop. Ride the Graskop Gorge Lift for glorious views over the forest canopy. Head on to the Blyde River Canyon, the world's third largest canyon, to the viewpoint known as God’s Window and the Bourke's Luck Potholes, rock formations formed by centuries of swirling sand and rocks in the river. Continue to the Three Rondavels, named for their resemblances to traditional African huts. Check in to your private game lodge and, as the sun sets, set out on a dusk safari to spot wildlife.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Greater Kruger National Park
You will spend the next two days among the wilderness of one of the largest and oldest game reserves on the African continent. Greater Kruger National Park protects an extraordinary wealth of wildlife, including the infamous Big Five, and a diverse range of habitats. You'll head out on safari in open 4x4 vehicles twice a day, at dawn and in the late afternoon, to maximise your chances of spotting some wonderful creatures, the rest of the time spent at leisure at the game lodge.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Greater Kruger National Park
A safari in the Greater Kruger National Park is an unparalleled adventure for wildlife enthusiasts. This vast and biodiverse region offers the chance to encounter the iconic Big Five and a plethora of other magnificent creatures. With an expert guide leading game drives and walking safaris, you can explore the wilderness up close, gaining insights into the intricate ecosystems that thrive here.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Fly To Gqeberha (port Elizabeth)
Transfer back to Johannesburg and fly to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). On arrival, transfer to your hotel in time for dinner.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Garden Route
Depart Gqeberha, stopping off at the Oudebosch Protea Farm to learn more about South Africa’s national flower. Continue to Tsitsikamma National Park, a beautiful stretch of wild coastline, where you can explore the untouched forest and cross the Storms River Mouth on the picturesque suspension bridge. The journey ends at Knysna, called the 'jewel of the Garden Route', a charming town set between the Knysna Heads on a beautiful lagoon.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Discover Knysna
Today will be spent on the Featherbed Eco Experience, an adventure through the beauty of Knysna. It begins with a scenic boat cruise across the lagoon, followed by a guided tractor ride up to the top of the western head, part of the Featherbed nature reserve, for panoramic views. There’ll then be a nature walk through the coastal forests to learn more about the region’s unique flora and fauna, finishing off with a delicious lunch among nature. Go on to travel to Oudtshoorn before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Oudtshoorn To Cape Town
Explore Oudtshoorn, famous for its ostriches. While here you’ll visit the fascinating Cango Caves for a walk through the magnificent underground chambers, and an ostrich farm where you’ll take a tractor tour to meet the resident birds and dine on ostrich delicacies for lunch. Continue to Cape Town, passing through plenty of breathtaking scenery as you go.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Cape Town
Today begins with an orientation tour, delving into the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Drive past the Castle of Good Hope, Company Gardens and Houses of Parliament before stopping for lunch at Bo-Kaap Kombuis where you'll have a cooking demonstration before dining on authentic Cape Malay cuisine. Then, ascend Cape Town's most iconic landmark, Table Mountain via the cableway for amazing views over the city, along the coast and out to sea.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: The Winelands
From Cape Town, embark on a tour of the renowned Cape Winelands, a region that is an absolute feast for the senses. Starting in Stellenbosch, tour the town before continuing to Franschhoek, where you’ll spend some time at the historic Boschendal Wine Estate. Learn about the art of winemaking, taste some of their exquisite vintages and enjoy lunch at Haute Cabriere with views over the valley.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13: Cape Peninsula
Start the day with an ocean safari around the Cape Peninsula’s islands, spotting lazing seals, a huge variety of seabirds and dramatic coastal landscapes. Then take a spectacular drive along Chapman’s Peak, a coastal road that hugs the mountains and gives sweeping views of the Atlantic. Head to Cape Point and look out over the meeting of the waters of the Indian and Atlantic oceans from the historic Cape Point Lighthouse. The final stop of the day is Boulders Beach where you can wander walkways that pass through a colony of delightful African penguins. Return to Cape Town and sit down to a final night dinner at Gold Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy an immersive and authentic African experience.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14-15: Depart Cape Town
This morning is at leisure in Cape Town, with time to shop or explore, before transferring to the airport in the afternoon. Board your overnight flight back to the Australia, arriving home the following day.
Includes: Breakfast
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DaVinci Hotel and Suites - Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
This Sandton hotel is located at Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City with its shopping mall and restaurants right on the doorstep. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms and a full English breakfast.
Angels View Graskop - Graskop, South Africa
A Beautiful hotel that is ideally located along the Drakensberg escarpment, with the Panorama route in close proximity.
Shiduli Private Game Lodge - Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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The Paxton - Gqeberha, South Africa
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Protea by Marriott Hotel Knysna Quays - Knysna, South Africa
This property has a spectacular view of the coastal town of Knysna, and is a popular choice along the Garden Route. With scenic surroundings and set on the Knysna Quays waterfront, this hotels offers a wonderful stay.
Protea by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate - Oudtshoorn
THE Protea by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate is situated in a farm-like setting and is only 20 minutes away from the Cango Caves. Enjoy the best that Oudtshoorn has to offer from a cosy and tranquil setting. The hotel offers an excellent restaurant and an array of facilities including golf, tennis, squash, a fitness center, and lawn bowling amenities nearby,
The Portswood - Cape Town, South Africa
Ideally located right at the entrance, within easy walking distance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The lobby and restaurant have been built around a 300 year old well and offers guests a very comfortable stay.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.