This tour departs on the 1st and 16th of every month. The tour can start in Johannesburg and end in Cape Town or start in Cape Town and end in Joburg.
Day 1: Pretoria
• Visit the Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument and National Zoological Gardens.
• Overnight at a lodge in Joburg
Day 2: Soweto Tour and Kruger National Park
• Explore Soweto, including Vilakazi Street, home to both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Visit Nelson Mandela House Museum
• Travel to Kruger National Park
• Overnight in a lodge in Kruger National Park
Day 3: Kruger National Park
• Full day game drive in Kruger National Park
• Overnight in a lodge
Day 4 : Drive to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• Travel to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 5: Hippo & Croc Boat Cruise, Wildlife and Beaches
• Enjoy a boat safari on Lake St Lucia, and relax on the pristine beaches
• Go on a game drive – possible to see rhino, giraffe, kudu, zebra, antelope and many other animal & bird species
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 6: Travel to Durban
• Explore Durban's beaches, visit the Golden Mile, and try local cuisine.
• Guided tour of Durban City – Victoria Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, City Hall, Harbour
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 7: Durban
• Visit Phezulu Safari Park for a game drive, African traditional dance, reptile park
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 8: Drive to Drakensberg
• Visit Howick Falls
• Visit Nelson Mandela Capture Site
• Explore the stunning Drakensberg Mountains
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 9: Hiking and Scenic Views in Drakensberg
• Take a scenic hike and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 10: Wild Coast Route
• Head towards the Wild Coast Route to Mthatha
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 11: Wild Coast Route
• Visit Nelson Mandela Library in Mthatha on a guided tour
• Stop over at Mvezo, Nelson Mandela birth place
• Travel to East London
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 12: Wildlife experience
• Head to Addo Elephant National Park for a game drive
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 13: Wildlife experience
• Head to Bloukrans Bridge
• Highest Bungy jump in the world, 216m (own expense)
• Sky walk (own expense)
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 14: Knysna
• Visit Knysna Heads
• Visit Knysna Quays Waterfront
• Sunset Cruise in Knysna
• Overnight at a lodge
Day 15: Knysna to Cape Town
• Stop for a brief tour of Hermanus
• Whale watching in Hermanus (in season)
• Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
• Visit Betty’s Bay to see endangered African Penguins
• Arrive in Cape Town late afternoon to end this amazing 15 day tour
This itinerary provides a mix of city exploration, wildlife encounters, beautiful landscapes, and coastal experiences. Adjust the schedule based on your interests and the time of year you plan to visit. Also, consider adding extra days for relaxation should you desire
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