Inclusions
18 Meals: 14 breakfasts and 4 dinners, including gratuities (excluding beverages)
14 Nights’ accommodation, including porterage
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles, including toll fees
Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Tour Highlights
Marvel at the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and God’s Window
Experience a thrilling game safari in Kruger National Park
Meet the friendly people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and experience local culture through singing and dancing
Orientation tour of Durban, including a visit to the Durban Botanic Gardens
Visit the charming village of Howick and its impressive waterfall
Overnight in the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains and explore the unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast
Travel past Nelson Mandela’s birthplace and house
Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and the scenic Storms River Mouth
Overnight in Knysna, known as the oyster capital of South Africa
Guided tour of the Cango Caves and a tractor tour of a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn
Discover small towns along the famous Route 62 between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn
Sample top-quality Port-style wines in Calitzdorp
Two overnights in Cape Town, set spectacularly at the foot of Table Mountain
Enjoy a variety of carefully chosen “Travel with a Purpose” activities that positively impact both travelers and destinations
Selected Departure Dates
Jan – Dec 2026:
English Departures: Jan 26, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 26, May 26, Jun 3, Jul 7, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 6, Nov 4, Dec – TBD
Visa Requirements
This tour travels through eSwatini (Swaziland) and Lesotho. Certain nationalities may require visas for these countries — please check before departure.
Notes
Accommodation check-in on Day 1 is from 14:00
Shuttle service on Day 1 is available from 05:15 to 23:00
For very early or late flights, please inform your Travel Agent to arrange alternative transfers
Rack Rates (per person) - on request
Accommodation Included at hotels and lodges 4* and 3*
Transportation
2 guests: Sedan vehicle
3–10 guests: 13-seater vehicle
11–14 guests: 15-seater vehicle
15–40 guests: Coach
Transportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles appropriate to the group size.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Sunday: Johannesburg
Arrival at OR Tambo International Airport. Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel (unescorted, driver only). The remainder of the day is at leisure. At 19:00, join the welcome briefing at the hotel to meet your fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Monday: Johannesburg → Mpumalanga
Drive to Mpumalanga, descending into the subtropical Lowveld. Explore the Panorama Route, visiting Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels, God’s Window, and Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 500 km
Day 3 – Tuesday: Mpumalanga
Optional Kruger National Park open-vehicle safari (own account). Observe wildlife and enjoy the park’s flora and birdlife. Afternoon at leisure.
[Included Meals: Packed Breakfast] | Distance: 200 km
Day 4 – Wednesday: Mpumalanga → eSwatini (Swaziland)
Travel to eSwatini, known for its scenic beauty and indigenous culture. Participate in an interactive cultural experience before checking in to your hotel in the mountains.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 200 km
Day 5 – Thursday: eSwatini → St. Lucia & Surrounds
Visit Ngwenya Glass and Swazi Candles Centre, then continue into KwaZulu-Natal, arriving at your hotel late afternoon.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 375 km
Day 6 – Friday: St. Lucia → Durban
Optional morning game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve (own account). Orientation tour of Durban, including Golden Mile, The Point Waterfront, and Durban Botanic Gardens.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 320 km
Day 7 – Saturday: Durban → Drakensberg
Visit Howick Falls and journey through the Southern Midlands Meander Route to your hotel in the Drakensberg Mountains. Afternoon leisure activities optional (hiking, fishing, horse riding).
[Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner] | Distance: 280 km
Day 8 – Sunday: Drakensberg
Full day at leisure. Optional 4x4 tour to Sani Pass into Lesotho (own account). Evening dinner at hotel.
[Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner]
Day 9 – Monday: Drakensberg → Eastern Cape Coast
Drive through the Transkei region, passing Nelson Mandela’s birthplace. Arrive late afternoon at your lodge on the Eastern Cape Coast.
[Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner] | Distance: 520 km
Day 10 – Tuesday: Eastern Cape Coast → Tsitsikamma
Drive along the coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest, a haven for birds and indigenous flora.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 510 km
Day 11 – Wednesday: Tsitsikamma → Knysna
Visit Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River Mouth. Check in at Knysna, enjoy dinner at hotel restaurant.
[Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner] | Distance: 92 km
Day 12 – Thursday: Knysna → Oudtshoorn
Cross the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit a working ostrich farm and the Cango Caves.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 180 km
Day 13 – Friday: Oudtshoorn → Cape Town
Travel along Route 62 and through the Little Karoo. Wine tasting in Calitzdorp. Continue via Worcester and the Huguenot Tunnel to Cape Town.
[Included Meals: Breakfast] | Distance: 420 km
Day 14 – Saturday: Cape Town (At Leisure)
Full day at leisure. Optional excursions include Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Peninsula, Constantia Winelands, or Robben Island & Anti-Apartheid tour.
[Included Meals: Breakfast]
Day 15 – Sunday: Cape Town (At Leisure)
Check out by 11:00. Day at leisure until transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
[Included Meals: Breakfast]
