Overnight international flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town, airport reception and transfer in a private vehicle to the hotel. After check in enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Today, start by becoming immersed in some of the city’s history and culture on a private city tour. Stay alert for seldom seen sights and seldom heard stories about the city’s former inhabitants; previous visitors; beautiful architectural heritage; social, cultural, religious and political history.

Today visit the Townships – a tour that offers insight and interaction with different cultures, communities and individuals. Witness everyday life in a harsh environment which tells of the struggles, hopes and achievements. See why 27 April 1994 was such an important day in South Africa (first democratic elections). Start with a tour of District Six and see the oldest mosque in South Africa. District Six was once home to thousands of people of various cultures. Visit Langa, the oldest formal black township in Cape Town, and see the local market, an art & crafts centre, and visit a traditional healer. Experience the warm hospitality of a local B&B and visit a creche offering fun and a safe haven for the local children. Visit Bonteheuwel, Nyanga, Crossroads, Khayelitscha, and Gugulethu where the Gugulethu Seven Memorial and the Amy Biehl Memorial will be seen. Board the Robben Island ferry and enjoy spectacular views of Cape Town and Table Mountain during the sailing journey across the bay to this island which is so full of history. Upon arrival to the island embark on a guided tour and see the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela captive for so many years. The return to the hotel is included.
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The journey to Cape Point goes along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road. Pass the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay with their soft white sand and azure blue water. The formidable 12 Apostles Peaks rise above the road on one side, while sheer cliffs and incredible rock formations drop into the icy Atlantic Ocean on the other side. There is no doubt the coast of the Cape peninsula offers magnificent scenery with its great biodiversity. Arrive at the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay with its imposing Sentinel. Visit Seal Island (own account) or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbor. The tour continues over Chapman's Peak which offers amazing photo opportunities, and onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This area is home to magnificent 'fynbos', many different species of antelope and birds, the Cape Mountain Zebra, and mischievous baboons. These creatures entertain guests while enjoying lunch at the restaurant, which has splendid views of False Bay. Take the funicular (own account) to the lighthouse to see the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the Cape Point. Visit Boulders Beach to see the Jackass penguins (own account), travel through the naval base of Simonstown and then venture inland to the last stop of the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers, and offer a fitting end to a day filled with all the Cape has to offer. ...read less

Heading north to Paarl, the first stop this morning is at Anura Wine Estate for a cheese and wine tasting. Then the tour makes its way to Franschhoek, with a photo stop en route, at the Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela was released in Feb 1990. The village of Franschhoek nestled amongst the mountains, can easily be mistaken as being in Switzerland. After a short tour of the little town, a second wine tasting will take place in Franschhoek, followed by a lunch stop (optional – own account), and maybe a chance to try some of the fresh trout that Franschhoek is known for. After lunch the tour continues over the Hells Hoogte Mountain Pass to Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village amongst the mountains. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be forgotten. Time permitting; a third wine tasting will be included. Return to Cape Town with amazing photos and fond memories. ...read less

Today, transfer from the Cape Town Hotel to the Hotel in Hermanus.

For the more adventurous, enjoy a full day white shark cage diving tour! Upon arrival at the launch site, enjoy a complementary buffet-style breakfast. Mossel Bay has some of the most accessible Great White Sharks in the world, with a protected bay that remains calm throughout the year. After being told the do's and don'ts of shark cage diving by experienced guides, be ready to get face to face with some of nature's most fearsome predators. Once the sharks have been drawn to the boat and are comfortable, the cage will be lowered into the water. Since travelers are safely caged and are non-free diving, no experience is required. Divers will rotate through the cage approximately every 20-30 minutes; rotations will be made until the trip runs out of time.

If shark infested waters don’t sound appealing, viewing from the boat is excellent as well, or take the day to explore Hermanus. Overnight in Hermanus.
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This tour operates during the Whale Season from July to November only. There is no guarantee that whales will be sighted although guides make every effort to find the best viewing point. Travel along the scenic coastal Clarens Drive, which offers spectacular views of False Bay. Arrive at the quaint holiday town of Hermanus and search the cliffs of Walker Bay for whales. There may be an opportunity to join boat-based whale watching (for own account and subject to availability and weather). The tour continues into the beautiful Hemel en Aarde Valley (Heaven and Earth) to the Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate to indulge in a tasting of some of their delicious wines. Relax with a cup of tea (own account) at a farm stall where one can find natural preserves, jams and delicious pastries. Return over Sir Lowry's Mountain Pass and enjoy the views of long white sandy beaches stretching along the False Bay coastline. On a clear day it is possible to see Cape Point. ...read less

Private overland transfer from Hermanus to Oudtshoorn

After arriving in Oudtshoorn, embark on a tour of the Cango Caves.
The Cango Caves are located at the foothills of the Swartberg range near the town of Oudtshoorn, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The principal cave is one of the country's finest, best known, and most popular tourist caves. Although the extensive system of tunnels and chambers go on for over four kilometres, only about a quarter of this is open to visitors, who may proceed into the cave only in groups supervised by a guide.

After the tour concludes, enjoy a meal at the Cango Cave Restaurant. Recently accredited by the Klein Karoo International as a 'Blue Ostrich Restaurant' - and commanding dramatic views of the breathtaking Cango Valley - the Cango Caves Restaurant offers quality service and excellent, freshly-prepared meals which highlight the distinctive flavours of the Little Karoo.
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Tour this working farm with its large flocks of ostriches. Professional, multi-lingual guides will show all the different facets of ostrich farming – and tell stories of the Victorian-era Ostrich Boom, when ostrich feathers were one of South Africa's most important export products. Get close to the birds, too – and maybe even try sitting on one (if weight is less than 80 kg). Our tours end with famous ostrich races, with the birds ridden by local jockeys.


The restaurant serves set menu (table d'hote) meals - which include superior quality ostrich filet – the Coffee Shop serves light meals, and the gift shop specializes in ostrich leather and ostrich feather products.

Take a private overland transfer from Oudtshoorn to the hotel in Knysna, Western Cape.
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Spend the the day at leisure, or book an optional tour at an additional cost. Then take a private transfer from Knysna to Plettenberg Bay .

Elephant Sanctuary, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, has African elephants and offers an interactive elephant experience, elephant back riding and overnight accommodation. They offer hands-on educational elephant interactions. This provides guests with a far more intimate experience with the elephants. The dedicated staff are committed to the use of positive reinforcement elephant training methods and as a result they have relaxed elephants that enjoy interacting with guests.


Next, begin the Full Elephant Introduction in the Forest. Touching and interacting with Elephants. Walking hand-in-trunk with Elephants. Feeding (Limited Elephant Food included). Includes Elephant Back Riding. The opportunity to purchase a DVD of this experience with the Elephants (Excludes Cost of DVD).


After the elephant interaction concludes, move on to the Birds of Eden Day Tour. In 2010 the species count at Birds of Eden is just touching 220. The bird inhabitants of the aviary comprise a mixture of exotic as well African birds. They also include previously caged pets and hand reared and imprinted individuals, this explains why some of our inhabitants (especially the parrots of which we have 60 different species) are unafraid of human beings and seemingly tame. All new arrivals at Birds of Eden go through a process of rehabilitation before they enter the actual sanctuary of the main aviary. Be they ex pets, or birds confiscated from zoos or irrefutable breeders, most of the birds that arrive at Birds of Eden have a history of being caged in small environments.


This area is full of thriving animal sanctuaries. Finally, leave Birds of Eden and depart for Monkeyland. Monkeyland is the world's first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary (located in The Crags, near Plettenberg Bay). Tours are offered during which more than 550 primates including capuchin monkeys, ringtail and black-and-white ruffed lemurs, saki monkeys, squirrel monkeys, vervet monkeys, 2 species of langur, howler monkeys, and gibbons can be seen in their forest home. Experience a 128-metre suspended canopy walk whilst on tour. There's also a restaurant, souvenir store, and viewing deck. Safari guides are multi-lingual.
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Private overland transfer from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth. Spend the rest of the day in Port Elizabeth at leisure.

Today, embark on a series of domestic flights from Port Elizabeth to Kruger, and Kruger to a Sabi Sands game lodge.

Once at the Lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive before enjoying sun downer drinks and freshly prepared dinner at the lodge to cap the night off.

Today, capitalize on the allotted two game drives per day and see as much of Sabi Sands' biodiversity as possible.

Various antelope species, from impala, waterbuck and duiker to kudu, bushbuck and nyala can also be seen, as can giraffe and warthog. However, it is the leopard that is the real star of the show at Sabi Sand, with the area well known for some of the best leopard experiences in Africa. This shy and elusive animal, normally the most solitary of the African cats is often viewed both in daylight hours and during game drives.

A number of lion prides have territories in the Sabi Sand area and are regularly spotted on game drives. Although not as common as the leopard or lion, the cheetah is also occasionally seen at Sabi Sand. Built for speed instead of power, this formidable predator generally hunts during the day when its rivals, the lion and the leopard, are resting. This daytime hunting habit occasionally creates spectacular sightings of the fastest animal in the world in action.

The fascinating social structure of the spotted hyena can also be clearly observed in a number of packs in Sabi Sands.
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The biodiversity in Sabi Sands is not limited to merely large mammals and the "Big 5" but is rife with a wide variety of avian life, ranging from water birds, which congregate in the riverside reeds to a staggering array of birds of prey. The bateleur, with its distinctive shape and energy-conserving flight technique, is a frequent sight in Sabi Sand's skies. Africa's largest eagle, the martial eagle, is also often spotted on the reserve. Their gigantic nests, in the shape of an inverted cone, decorate many a knob thorn or other large trees throughout Sabi Sand. ...read less

Today, enjoy breakfast take the opportunity to embark on a morning game drive before checkout and transfer to the return flight home or on to the next section of your journey.