Highlights of South Africa

You will stay at hotels such as the Protea Hotel Vic Junction in Cape Town, the Windsor Hotel in Hermanus, the Country Hotel in Montagu, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays in Knysna, the Protea Hotel Marine in Port Elizabeth, the Protea Hotel Wanderers in Johannesburg and the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate close to the Kruger National Park. The guest rooms all have private facilities and hotels are air-conditioned where appropriate. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents.

Day 1: UK/South Africa

Depart today on your overnight flight to Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town

Arrive this morning in the vibrant city of Cape Town, taking in a selection of its best sights en route to your hotel - including Table Mountain and the cable car (weather permitting).Three night stay in Cape Town.

Day 3: Cape Town

Enjoy a day at leisure, or why not head into the world-renowned Winelands on an optional full-day tour. You’ll get to sample the superb vintages and tour a cellar, giving you a wonderful insight into this productive industry.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Cape Town

Join us on an optional full-day tour to the spectacular Cape Peninsula, including a visit to the stunning Kirstenbosch Gardens and an opportunity to see the penguins on Boulders Beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Cape Agulhas

Depart for Hermanus, via Betty’s Bay and Pringle Bay, on the scenic coastal route including a visit to the Stoney Point penguin colony. Afternoon at leisure to explore Hermanus, where the Southern Right Whales make their home from July to October. This evening perhaps enjoy a cliff walk. Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Montagu

Today our journey takes us northwards to the unique destination of Montagu located along the famous Route 62. Discover the beautiful architecture, the gorgeous views and the national monuments in Long Street. En route, enjoy a visit to the charming town of Swellendam. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 7: Knysna

Sit back and enjoy South Africa’s beautiful scenery as you travel along Route 62 through the scenic Outeniqua mountain pass to Knysna, arriving early afternoon for a two-night stay. Your afternoon is free to discover the lively markets and waterfront area.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Knysna

Why not join our optional excursion to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy lunch in beautiful surroundings.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch

Day 9: Port Elizabeth

More fabulous views as we drive along the Garden Route, stopping to admire Plettenberg Bay and Storms River Bridge. Continue to Port Elizabeth, where you stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Johannesburg

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, visit the world famous township of Soweto, where we enjoy a traditional lunch at Chez Alina and visit the former home of Nelson Mandela. Stay overnight in Johannesburg.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch

Day 11: Kruger National Park

A highlight in a holiday of highlights, today you will journey to the incredible Kruger National Park, enjoying an included game drive as you travel to your lodge for a threenight stay.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 12: Kruger National Park

Wake up to the incredible sights and sounds of nature, with a day at leisure to discover more about this immense natural wonder. Perhaps take a thrilling hot air balloon ride over the park, join a morning tour along the breathtaking Panorama Route, or indulge in a magical sunset game drive.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 13: Kruger National Park

Today join our optional early morning game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for elephant, buffalo, lion, zebra, rhino, impala, cheetah and hippo. This afternoon, you are free to enjoy another optional game drive, interact with an elephant, or take a ride on one of these majestic mammals.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 14: Johannesburg/UK

Take the opportunity for a final optional early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park, then enjoy a leisurely breakfast before transferring to Johannesburg airport for the return flight to the UK.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15: Arrive UK

Arrive back in the UK.