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Colours of South Africa – From Safaris to the Southern Cape

16 Days | From Johannesburg to Cape Town: safaris, scenery, and the soul of South Africa

Day 1 – Departure from UK
Fly overnight to Johannesburg, gateway to your South African adventure.

Day 2 – Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg and explore the moving Apartheid Museum — an essential introduction to the country’s modern history. Overnight stay in the city.

Day 3 – Panorama Route
Travel one of South Africa’s most scenic drives: the Panorama Route. Gaze at the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, and dramatic rock formations.

Day 4 – Kruger National Park
Enter Kruger for your first game drive. Spot elephants, lions, and more of the Big Five as you explore one of Africa’s greatest reserves.

Day 5 – Full-Day Safari
Rise early for a full-day game drive in Kruger. With luck, you’ll encounter rhino, leopard, giraffe and vast herds across the savannah.

Day 6 – Eswatini
Cross into the small, peaceful kingdom of Eswatini. Enjoy its rolling hills, craft markets, and warm hospitality.

Day 7 – KwaZulu-Natal
Continue through KwaZulu-Natal’s landscapes, arriving at the historic Zulu battlefields. Explore Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift with an expert guide who brings history alive.

Day 8 – Durban & Garden Route Flight
Travel to Durban and fly to Port Elizabeth to begin your Garden Route journey.

Day 9 – Knysna & Featherbed
Visit Knysna’s Featherbed Nature Reserve, a paradise of coastal cliffs, forests, and lagoons. Enjoy a boat trip and guided walk.

Day 10 – Oudtshoorn
Explore Oudtshoorn, famous for its ostrich farms and Cango Caves.

Day 11 – Hermanus
Journey to the coast. In season, watch for whales breaching offshore.

Day 12 – Cape Winelands
Sip and savour at a 300-year-old wine estate in the Cape Winelands.

Day 13 – Cape Town & Table Mountain
Arrive in Cape Town. Ride the cable car up Table Mountain for sweeping city and ocean views.

Day 14 – Cape Point & Penguins
Travel along the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point, then visit Boulders Beach to meet its charming penguin colony.

Day 15 – Kirstenbosch & Cape Town
Stroll through the exquisite Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Free time in Cape Town to explore at leisure.

Day 16 – Departure
Bid farewell to South Africa and fly home with memories of wildlife, wine, and wonder.

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