The Ultimate Luxury South African Journey

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 – Welcome to Cape Town

  Meet your tour guide at Cape Town Airport and freshen up at your hotel, The Cole, before enjoying dinner at GOLD Restaurant. In the heart of Sea Point, The Cole is Cape Town’s ocean-facing urban oasis for the modern traveller. More than a destination, it’s a sanctuary shaped by design, detail and thoughtful hospitality. Perfectly positioned just seven minutes from the V&A Waterfront, The Cole offers views of the Atlantic Ocean and iconic mountain vistas, with effortless access to surrounding Kove Collection restaurants and landmark attractions. Overnight: The Cole or Similar (Bed and Breakfast) THE COLE, CAPE TOWN

• Day 2 - Cape Town City Tour

  Enjoy a guided city tour with your expert local guide, exploring Cape Town’s historic streets and landmarks including the Company Gardens, City Hall, the Castle, Greenmarket Square and the colourful Bo-Kaap. Ascend Table Mountain for breathtaking views before heading to the V&A Waterfront for a scenic helicopter flight over the Atlantic Ocean. Take in aerial views of Green Point Stadium, Robben Island, the City Bowl, white sandy beaches and the dramatic Twelve Apostles mountain range. Return to your hotel afterwards and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight: The Cole or Similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 3 – Cape Peninsula Tour

  Drive along stunning coastlines, visit landmarks like Cape Point / the Cape of Good Hope, and experience the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach with a private Cape Peninsula tour. Overnight: The Cole or Similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 4 - Hermanus

  Depart for Hermanus, where you will spend the next two nights at The Marine, a member of The Liz McGrath Collection. Set along the famous cliff path overlooking Walker Bay, this elegant seaside hotel is renowned for exceptional land-based whale watching (June–November). After a panoramic drive and short guided walk, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure exploring Hermanus, known for its pristine beaches and excellent selection of restaurants, cafés and bars. Overnight: The Marine or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 5 – Hermanus Marine Big 5 Cruise

  Today you will enjoy a Marine Big Five Cruise, operating around the world-famous Dyer Island where you might be fortunate enough to see the Marine Big 5. The area is also home to a variety of seabirds. Overnight: The Marine or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 6 – Swellendam - Knysna

  As you depart from Hermanus today, you will enjoy a lunch at the elegant Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam, a beautiful heritage town full of charming architecture, before reaching your next destination, Knysna. Tonight you will dine at Sirocco Restaurant, overlooking the lagoon at Knysna’s hip Thesen’s Harbour Town. Overnight: The Turbine or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 7 – Knysna - Featherbed Eco Experience

  Take a ferry to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site. Once in the Reserve, you will board a 4×4 vehicle for a short guided drive, and then enjoy a 2,2 km guided nature walk. The views are breathtaking, and the knowledgeable nature guides will share their insights of the area, fauna and flora. Once completed you will be treated to a spectacular outdoor buffet food experience included in the tour. Overnight: The Turbine or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 8 – Waterford Wine Drive Safari - Stellenbosch

  Head to the Winelands today and enjoy a unique Wine Drive Safari before continuing to Lanzerac Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch. Set on a historic wine estate, this renowned destination is celebrated for its culinary scene, elegant architecture and lively atmosphere. The three-hour Wine Drive Safari takes place in a safari-style Land Rover through the estate’s vineyards on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains. Enjoy guided tastings of award-winning wines at scenic vineyard decks, paired with light appetizers, a cellar tour, and a final wine and chocolate pairing to complete this immersive Winelands experience. Overnight: Lanzerac Hotel and Spa Stellenbosch or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 9 – Stellenbosch

  At the beautiful Lanzerac Hotel and Spa, you will enjoy a wine tasting on the property, as well as a tour of the cellars. Lanzerac Hotel and Spa is steeped in a history dating back to 1692 and nestled in the foothills of the idyllic Jonkershoek Valley. The rest of the day is free for you to make use of their complimentary shuttles in and out of the historic town centre of Stellenbosch, or soak up the views and atmosphere of the Lanzerac wine estate. Overnight: Lanzerac Hotel and Spa Stellenbosch or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

• Day 10 – Klaserie Private Reserve (or similar), Greater Kruger

  Fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit today and spend the next three nights at the luxurious Simbavati Camp George, located in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. This vast wilderness of unspoilt bushveld is home to the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife. Enjoy expertly guided game drives, walking safaris and wildlife tracking experiences in one of South Africa’s premier private reserves. Overnight: Simbavati Camp George or similar (Full board plus – dinner, bed, breakfast lunch and activities)

• Day 11 – Klaserie Private Reserve (or similar), Greater Kruger

  Spend the day immersed in the wilderness of the Klaserie Private Game Reserve, enjoying expertly guided safari activities. Set out on game drives or guided walks in search of the Big Five and other wildlife, and take time to relax at camp while soaking up the sights and sounds of the African bush. Overnight: Simbavati Camp George or similar (Full board plus – dinner, bed, breakfast lunch and activities)

• Day 12 – Klaserie Private Reserve (or similar), Greater Kruger

  Enjoy another day in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve, with guided safari activities offering further opportunities to spot the Big Five and experience the rhythm of the African bush. Between game drives and walks, relax at camp and savour the final moments of this unforgettable safari stay. Overnight: Simbavati Camp George or similar (Full board plus – dinner, bed, breakfast lunch and activities)

• Day 13 – Return to UK

  Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your South African journey