Trip Highlights

City Tour

Caves visit

Peninsula Tour

Nature Reserve experience

Tour Description

This thoughtfully paced journey introduces South Africa’s vibrant cities, dramatic coastlines, and natural wonders. From the cultural depth of Johannesburg and the relaxed luxury of Sun City, through the scenic Garden Route and into the iconic landscapes of Cape Town, the itinerary blends guided experiences with leisure time.

Detailed Itinerary

On arrival in Johannesburg, you are met and transferred to your hotel in Sandton. The remainder of the day is free to relax after your journey or enjoy the hotel’s facilities at your own pace.

  • Where you’ll stay: Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
  • Experience: Unwinding

After breakfast, enjoy a guided half-day city tour introducing Johannesburg’s layered history and vibrant character. Highlights include the Museum Africa, historic neighbourhoods such as Parktown and Houghton, Mandela’s former residence, and Constitution Hill, once a prison complex and now home to South Africa’s Constitutional Court. The experience concludes with panoramic views from the top of the Carlton Centre.

  • Where you’ll stay: Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
  • Experience: History tour

Following breakfast, travel to the renowned Sun City Resort, set within lush gardens and tranquil pools. The drive offers a change of scenery as the landscape opens into resort surroundings. The afternoon is free to explore the property or simply unwind.

  • Where you’ll stay: Cascades Hotel, Sun City
  • Experience: Resort arrival & relaxation

This day is yours to enjoy Sun City at your own pace. Wander through landscaped gardens, relax by the pools, or explore the nearby entertainment and leisure facilities within the resort.

  • Where you’ll stay: Cascades Hotel, Sun City
  • Experience: Leisure

After an early start with a packed breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth. From here, continue by road along the Garden Route to Knysna, arriving later in the day and checking in to your hotel by the waterfront.

  • Where you’ll stay: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
  • Experience: Travel day

After breakfast, journey through the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest en route to Knysna. Scenic stops along the way highlight the natural beauty of the Garden Route, before returning to Knysna for the evening.

  • Where you’ll stay: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
  • Experience: Scenic landscapes

This morning includes a half-day Featherbed Nature Reserve experience. The reserve is easily accessible from Knysna, and guests can walk to the departure point. The remainder of the day is free.

  • Where you’ll stay: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
  • Experience: Nature & coastal views

After breakfast, travel inland toward Oudtshoorn via the Outeniqua Pass, enjoying sweeping mountain views along the way. The day includes a guided visit to the remarkable Cango Caves, followed by a stop at a working ostrich farm, offering insight into the region’s unique heritage.

  • Where you’ll stay: Mooiplaas Guesthouse
  • Experience: Caves visit & ostrich farming

Following breakfast, depart for Cape Town on a scenic drive. During whale season (July–November), the route passes through Hermanus, known for coastal whale sightings. Outside the season, travel continues along the picturesque Route 62.

  • Where you’ll stay: The President Hotel, Cape Town
  • Experience: Coastal views

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Cape Town’s highlights. The day offers flexibility, allowing time to experience the city’s landmarks, neighbourhoods, and coastal setting at a relaxed pace.

  • Where you’ll stay: The President Hotel
  • Experience: City exploration

Today features a full-day private Cape Peninsula tour. The journey follows the Atlantic coastline via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak Drive, continuing to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The return route passes through False Bay, with a visit to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and an optional stop at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

  • Where you’ll stay: The President Hotel
  • Experience: Iconic coastal landscapes

After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy Cape Town at your own pace, relaxing, shopping, or exploring independently.

  • Where you’ll stay: The President Hotel
  • Experience: Leisure

After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the airport for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

  • Accomodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • City Tour
  • Cave Tour
  • Ostrich farm Tour
  • Peninsula Tour

Exclusions

  • International/Domestic Flights
  • Airport Taxes
  • Personal Travel Insurance and Visas
  • Meals, Drinks and Activities not specified
  • Car Hire
  • Any items not specified
  • Tourism Levy

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