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- 6 nights in a 4-star hotel
- 9 included meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
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This sweeping South African adventure begins in cosmopolitan Cape Town, where Table Mountain’s cable car carries us above a city framed by ocean and mountain alike. From the penguins of Boulders Beach to the dramatic curves of Chapman’s Peak, the Cape Peninsula reveals itself in style, while an evening at the V&A Waterfront brings the city’s vibrant spirit to life. Heading inland along Route 62, one of the world’s great wine routes, we’ll wind through Oudtshoorn’s ostrich farms and the limestone caverns of the Cango Caves before reaching Knysna, a lagoon town fringed by ancient forest. The spectacular Garden Route leads us onward to Storms River Mouth, then we’ll fly to Johannesburg and a journey along the scenic Panorama Route, past waterfalls and canyons, to the wildlife-rich Greater Kruger area. Here, full-day game drives offer us the chance to spot the Big Five, and a traditional Boma dinner around an open fire brings our journey to a fittingly authentic close beneath the big African sky.
Pace of trip: Active
For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days
You are free to explore Knysna at your own pace today. You could perhaps explore the town's boutiques and shops with your travelling companions or maybe take in the views from the heads - two huge cliffs lying at the mouth of the lagoon.
Alternatively, you could join our optional excursion to Featherbed Nature Reserve. We'll take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon and admire spectacular scenery as we drive onto the reserve. A Specialist Guide will tell us all about the region's flora and fauna, and we'll take a walk through the coastal forest to see ancient sea caves. After working up an appetite we'll be ready for our included buffet lunch, which is served at a beautiful outdoor restaurant under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
We will say goodbye to Knysna this morning and drive along the spectacular Garden Route to Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha. Along the way, we’ll stop at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park, where you can walk across the 77-metre-long suspension bridge that crosses the water as it flows into the ocean.
When we arrive in Gqeberha, we’ll head to the airport and fly to Johannesburg for our overnight stay in Pretoria.
The Panorama Route weaves its way through some of the most stunning scenery in South Africa – the rainforest at God's Window, Bourke's Luck potholes and Blyde Canyon are just some of the highlights. It's also our route to Mpumalanga, the gateway to the iconic Kruger National Park.
Meals included: B,D
Wake up to the incredible sounds of the African bush as you embark on a thrilling full-day game drive in Kruger. The park is home to an enthralling array of wildlife, so hopefully you'll tick off at least some, if not all, of the 'Big Five' – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
On your return, there's time to relax by the pool with a refreshing drink later this afternoon.
There's more time at leisure today, with game drives on offer as an optional excursion if you want to see more of your thrilling surroundings and the resident wildlife.
Tonight, if the weather is on our side, get to know one of South African's oldest traditions for dinner - the Boma. An amazing outdoor dinner around a fireplace for ambiance and warmth to enjoy those famous African barbecue meals.
After a leisurely start to the day, you're free to explore more of your surroundings before we make our way back to Johannesburg where we will gather for our farewell dinner.
Meals included: B,D
Enjoy a day at leisure or choose to delve into the heart of Soweto on the optional morning Soweto Tour before your overnight flight back to the UK.
Meals included: B
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Feel the heartbeat of Africa with our pre-dinner interactive djembe drumming session.
ANEW Hotel Green Point is within walking distance of many famous local landmarks such as the Green Point Urban Park & Sea Point Promenade. It offers visitors magnificent views of Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean and you can enjoy this over a a drink at the rooftop lounge and entertainment area that also boasts a striking glass-walled pool that overlooks Green Point.
Standard rooms come with free WiFi, satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. All have en suite bathrooms. Amenities include a restaurant and cocktail bar, a garden with an outdoor pool.
The 4-star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is set on the Knysna Quays waterfront, within easy reach of the city's main attractions. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge and outdoor pool (typically open May-Sept). Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and WI-FI.
Situated in one of Pretoria’s most vibrant and attractive suburbs, the Garden Court Hatfield hotel offers modern comfort, and a fantastic location amongst a backdrop of historic gardens and Jacaranda-lined avenues. Rooms are bright with modern décor with amenities that include uncapped WiFi, room-service & air-conditioning.
Ideally situated in the Mpumalanga Lowveld region of South Africa, the Ndhula & Muluwa Lodges offer incredible views over the mountains, the bushveld and the surrounding valleys. This stunning view, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, as well as a wonderful array of “plains” game species that graze close by give this place a “Serengeti” type ambience.
Relax in style at Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace, and experience the contemporary convenience this 3-star gem has to offer, and only just a stone's throw away from O. R. Tambo International Airport. The hotel’s modern façade is complimented by a private pool terrace, set in a beautifully manicured garden. Guests can enjoy an early morning swim followed by breakfast at the F.L.A.G Café, or enjoy a sundowner at the 21 Degrees cocktail bar.
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.
Choose to extend your stay with an organised add-on.
This sweeping South African adventure begins in cosmopolitan Cape Town, where Table Mountain’s cable car carries us above a city framed by ocean and mountain alike. From the penguins of Boulders Beach to the dramatic curves of Chapman’s Peak, the Cape Peninsula reveals itself in style, while an evening at the V&A Waterfront brings the city’s vibrant spirit to life. Heading inland along Route 62, one of the world’s great wine routes, we’ll wind through Oudtshoorn’s ostrich farms and the limestone caverns of the Cango Caves before reaching Knysna, a lagoon town fringed by ancient forest. The spectacular Garden Route leads us onward to Storms River Mouth, then we’ll fly to Johannesburg and a journey along the scenic Panorama Route, past waterfalls and canyons, to the wildlife-rich Greater Kruger area. Here, full-day game drives offer us the chance to spot the Big Five, with a traditional Boma dinner around an open fire, beneath the big African sky. Complete this incredible adventure with a visit to awesome Victoria Falls where you'll enjoy a fabulous Boma Dinner and Drum show, a guided tour of Victoria Falls and a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.
Pace of trip: Active
For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days
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From £4,199 per person, prices in pounds sterling (GBP). Flights included, from Heathrow Airport, Birmingham Airport, Manchester Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Newcastle Airport. 7 departure dates available between March 2027 and November 2028, the next on 3 March 2027. Prices last updated 30 October 2026 and confirmed at booking.
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Ascend Table Mountain, search for the 'Big Five' on safari in Kruger National Park and visit the incredible Victoria Falls on this unforgettable African adventure.