Day 1: Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Travel from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga. Tour the scenic Mpumalanga. Overnight at Khutso Boutique hotel or similar.
Day 2: Full-Day tour of Mpumalanga
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mpumalanga on a full-day scenic tour through the renowned Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Visit iconic viewpoints such as God’s Window for sweeping views over the Lowveld, explore the fascinating rock formations at Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and admire the dramatic cliffs of the Blyde River Canyon, including the famous Three Rondavels. Along the way, stop at cascading waterfalls like Lisbon Falls and enjoy the region’s lush forests, deep gorges and panoramic mountain scenery. Overnight at Khutso Boutique Hotel or similar
Day 3: Mpumalanga to St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
Travel to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the coastal town of St Lucia. Enjoy a Hippo and Crocodile Boat Cruise on the estuary. Overnight at St Lucia Palms or similar.
Day 4: iSimangaliso Safari to Durban
Enjoy a morning game safari in the Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where the cool early hours provide the best opportunity to spot wildlife as the bush awakens.
Then travel to Durban. Overnight at Albany Hotel or similar in Durban
Day 5: tour Midlands Meander
Travel into the scenic KwaZulu-Natal countryside to explore the charming Midlands Meander, a collection of country roads linking art studios, craft shops, farm stalls and cosy cafés. Surrounded by rolling hills, forests and farmlands.
Day 6: Tour the wild coast
Tour the rugged and untouched beauty of the Wild Coast, where dramatic cliffs, rolling green hills and remote beaches stretch along the Indian Ocean.
Day 7: Beaches of Port Alfred
Travel to Port Alfred and enjoy the Sunshine Coast beaches and a Kowie River boat cruise. Overnight at Beach Hotel Port Elizabeth or similar
Day 8: Garden Route Adventure to Knysna
Explore the spectacular Garden Route, a world-famous coastal stretch known for its dramatic cliffs, indigenous forests and pristine beaches. Travel through charming towns like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, visit scenic viewpoints such as the Knysna Heads, and discover lush forests in the Tsitsikamma area.
Day 9: Explore Knysna and Travel to Hermanus
Tour the beautiful Knysna area, renowned for its stunning lagoon, lush forests and dramatic coastal scenery. Visit the iconic Knysna Heads where the lagoon meets the Indian Ocean, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the lagoon, and explore the vibrant Knysna Quays Waterfront with its shops and restaurants.
Day 10: Wine Estate, Penguins, and Cape Town Arrival
Visit Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate for wine tasting and see African penguins at Stony Point Nature Reserve. Travel along the spectacular Whale Coast Route to Cape Town, ending a truly unforgettable South African journey.
