Cape Town to Chobe Adventure

Start your tour in Cape Town, where we’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, located close to the tourist-friendly V&A Waterfront precinct. This evening, meet fellow guests and your Tour Director at a Welcome Reception.

Be ready to fall in love with Cape Town, a vibrant city teeming with creativity, with its rich cultural heritage, flourishing art scene and diverse culinary traditions. Ride the cableway up to the flat-topped summit of Table Mountain, one of South Africa's most iconic sights. Then, discover the city in depth on an informative guided tour. Afterwards, you may like to enjoy one of our Enhance Your Journey experiences. In the evening, a special Insider Experience awaits.

Enhance Your Journey – Robben Island

Visit Robben Island and tour the site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Set in Table Bay, this World Heritage Site has a fascinating history. 

Enhance Your Journey – Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour

Engage on a social and cultural journey with the Bo-Kaap Cooking Tour, combining a guided walking tour, a hands-on cooking workshop, and a delicious two-course lunch. Discover the rich cuisine, culture, and traditions of the Cape Malay community as you learn to prepare some of their most beloved dishes. Uncover the secrets of creating the perfect masala blend, cook an authentic Cape Malay curry, and master traditional recipes by hand-making roti, samosas, and dhaltjies.

Enhance Your Journey – Cape Culture Wine Experience

Explore the picturesque Constantia Wine Valley, which is one of the oldest and most renowned wine regions in South Africa, with a history that dates back to 1685. Visit two wineries and sample some of the best wine in the Cape. Then, indulge in a delicious lunch.

Insider Experience – Welcome Dinner in Cape Town

Try your hand at African drumming before enjoying a Welcome Dinner of Cape Malay cuisine. A vibrant fusion of flavours that is unique to the Cape Malay community in South Africa, taste authentic regional fare, including rich curries, pickled fish, sambals and more.   

Today, embark on an incredible Insider Experience. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely evening to independently explore the lively V&A Waterfront.

Insider Experience – Cape Peninsula Tour

Discover the breathtaking Cape Peninsula during a full-day tour. A scenic journey along Chapman’s Peak Drive takes you to Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of Africa. Home to picturesque bays, pristine beaches and rolling green hills, the rugged terrain is covered in endemic fynbos. Savour a light lunch before observing the penguins at Boulders Beach. Then, venture to historic Simon’s Town. 

Farewell Cape Town this morning and travel through the Karoo region, taking in the unique scenery of this well-preserved semi-desert ecosystem. Later, arrive at your hotel for a delicious dinner of local produce, including ostrich.

This morning, discover the subterranean limestone formations of the Cango Caves. Afterwards, take part in a memorable Insider Experience. Then, journey along the Garden Route towards the charming coastal town of Knysna, where you will revel in a free afternoon to spend however you please.

Insider Experience – Ostrich Farm

Tour an ostrich farm and come face-to-face with Africa’s enormous flightless bird. You may wish to take the opportunity to feed an ostrich by hand. 

This morning, you may like to enjoy our Enhance Your Journey experience on offer. Later, visit Featherbed Nature Reserve during an incredible Insider Experience. Then join a park guide for a 4WD journey to the top of Western Head. Take some time to immerse yourself in the stunning view and afterwards, perhaps embark on a bushwalk into ancient sea caves.

Enhance Your Journey – Ocean Encounter Cruise

Set off on a boat tour from Plettenberg Bay for the opportunity to view dolphins (April-May) or whales (June-October), as well as other wildlife native to the area. 

Insider Experience – Featherbed Nature Reserve

Travel to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a pristine slice of paradise on the Western Head of Knysna that is only accessible by ferry. Discover its lagoon, nature trails and beautiful surroundings. 

Depart Knysna and continue along the Garden Route near Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy an Insider Experience, then continue along the Storms River Mouth and through the Tsitsikamma Forest on the way to Port Elizabeth. Later, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Insider Experience – Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

Visit the world’s first free-roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary and wander along the canopy walkway to see lemurs, gibbons and more. Learn about the reserve's various species of primate and the challenges that these furry creatures face. 

This morning, board an included flight to Kruger National Park via Johannesburg. Then travel to Mdluli Safari Lodge, where you will enjoy an Insider Experience. This premium accommodation is located on a private designated area of land within Kruger National Park. Excitement reaches an all-time high as you head out on your first game drive through the lodge’s private concession. Experience the thrill of searching for Africa’s untamed wildlife in one of the continent's greatest game parks. Enjoy sundowners amid the breath taking African bush, before having dinner back at your lodge this evening.

Insider Experience - Mdluli Safari Lodge

Settle into your own premium tent at Mdluli Safari Lodge, your personal sanctuary for the next two nights. Set within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the lodge offers a unique and intimate stay in the heart of the South African bush. Unwind on your private game-viewing deck, relax by the pool, and enjoy warm hospitality. 

An exhilarating morning game drive delivers the chance to track down Africa’s iconic wildlife from rhinos and elephants to giraffes and lions plus a host of other animals that call the park home. Then, during your leisure time perhaps relax by the pool or sit on the deck listening to the peaceful sounds of the bush. Afterwards, embark on an afternoon game drive. In the evening, an Insider Experience awaits.

Insider Experience – Boma Dinner

Experience an authentic outdoor boma dinner amid Kruger National Park’s incredible landscapes. Savour delicious game meat and fresh local vegetables cooked to perfection under the starlit sky. 

Today, enjoy your final early morning game drive in Kruger National Park. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. Settle into your accommodation for the night and enjoy an evening at leisure. You may choose to go out and explore the complex or relax in the hotel.

Take an included flight to the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. This afternoon, set off on a walk, where your guide will enlighten you on the history and culture of the local area. Then, transfer to your accommodation for the next two nights, a stunning sunset-facing property set on a plateau, overlooking Zambezi National Park.

With a full day at leisure, perhaps choose one of our exciting Enhance Your Journey experiences on offer. Alternatively, take time to relax at your lodge and soak up the sweeping views of the vast landscape and nearby waterhole. Be on the lookout for visits from the local inhabitants, including elephants, impalas and warthogs to name a few.

Enhance Your Journey – Helicopter Flight

Set off on a 15-minute helicopter flight over stunning Victoria Falls (weather permitting). 

Enhance Your Journey – Sunset Cruise

Take to the Zambezi River for a leisurely sunset cruise, marvelling at the scenery along the way. 

Cross the border into Botswana and travel into the heart of Chobe National Park, home to one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. As the sun begins to set, head out on a sunset game-viewing cruise through the waterways. Journey into the wilderness at the best time of day for the opportunity to see large herds of elephants, as well as a plethora of other animals that flock to the banks of the Chobe River. Later, retreat to your modern bush-style accommodation, which is situated near the intersection of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.

This morning, embark upon a thrilling game drive adventure through Botswana's iconic Chobe National Park. Here, ensure you have your camera ready as you delight in the many chances to spot Africa’s famous mammals, thanks to the park’s high density of elephant herds and lion prides. Afterwards, return to your lodge and enjoy time at leisure. Perhaps relax by the pool before dinner.

Today, your African journey comes to an end.