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Day 01: Arrival Johannesburg (N/A)
Welcome to Johannesburg, Egoli, Place of Gold. A cultural melting pot, it is a place of opportunity and the African dream. Pick up your car rental from OR Tambo International and drive to your hotel. Day free for leisure on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 02: Walking with the Lions (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, drive through the lions and wild dog enclosures and the new extended route to the hyena enclosures will provide the opportunity to see many different antelope species such as Giraffe, Kudu, Gemsbuck, Warthog, Sable, Nyala and many more.
This amazing experience will allow you to walk and interact with young lions in their natural habitat. Our trained guides will show you how to safely interact with the lions and share all their knowledge with you as you walk for 45min – 1hr.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 03: Drive from Johannesburg to Sun City (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, drive from Johannesburg to Sun City. The Sun City complex is surrounded by two championship golf courses, numerous swimming pools and a huge manmade lake offering various water sports. Optional activities include Hot Air Ballooning. Enjoy lunch at the Raj Indian Restaurant (own account). Then you could relax at the Valley of the Waves, or take a walk through the gardens of the Lost City. This magical city knows no limits – you have the chance to win a fortune at the Casino and Entertainment Centre, there are lavish extravaganzas and a multitude of restaurants to cater for every taste.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 04: Sun City (Breakfast)
After breakfast you will enjoy your day at leisure.
Optional Actives at the resort: (Costs of all activities are not included)
Archery
Quad Biking
Boat Cruise
Sky Train
Crocodile Park
Hot Air Balloon
Zip Line
Parasailing
Jet skiing
Banana Bout
Water Tubes
Maze
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 05: Sun City-Johannesburg Airport (Breakfast)
After breakfast, drive from Sun City to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to George. Arrival at George Airport, pick up your car rental & drive to Knysna. Knysna is the place to be for savouring seafood fresh from the sea. Knysna oysters in particular are popular. The harbour is a great place to relax and watch the sunset from one of the many waterside restaurants and bars.
In the evening proceed for Sunset Cruise.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 06: Day trip to Oudtshoorn (Breakfast)
After breakfast, drive for a day trip to Oudtshoorn. In the beginning start with Ostrich farm.
Ostrich Farm is an unforgettable experience on Safari Ostrich Farm. During the tour where you will learn more about these remarkable birds and their fascinating nature. Your guide will explain every aspect of ostrich farming, from breeding to rearing.
Later visit Cango Caves. The Cango Caves are a series of dripstone caverns that open into vast halls of towering stalagmite formations with names like ‘the bridal couple’, ‘glass flower fantasy’, ‘weird cango candle’ and ‘the hanging shawl’. In the end visit Cango Wildlife Ranch. Cango Wildlife Ranch is situated just 3km outside of the picturesque Karoo town of Oudtshroon, offering sanctuary to some of the world’s most endangered species and a haven to visitors. Cango Wildlife Ranch, is the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre worldwide where you can see and feel a huge variety of animals including Africa’s spotted king, the cheetah. From the slithering snake to the majestic lion, you will find all you want here. It is is home to a variety of cats such as lion and jaguar. The thrill of Valley of Ancients and Natural Encounters add a thrill element to learning about crocodiles and making the Cango Wildlife Ranch one of the most interactive, exciting tourist attractions worldwide.
In the evening, drive back to your hotel in Knysna.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 07: Knsyna to Hermanus (Breakfast)
After breakfast, drive from Knysna to Hermanus. Hermanus has the status of being the best land-based whale watching destination in the world. Southern Right whales visit Walker Bay from June to December and can be viewed from aboard a boat, an airplane or from the shoreline.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 08: Zip lining & Quad Biking (Breakfast)
After breakfast, start with your day with Zip Line. The Tree Top Zipline tour Hermanus extends from our mountain and zip lining over a small waterfall (when we have enough water) between the Poplar Trees and Canyon. This a memorable experience for any one from the age of 6years and older.
Later proceed for Quad Biking. Quad Bike Trail in Hermanus is a must as it is rated as one of the top trails in South Africa and has often featured in movies, commercials and on a number of travel agent itineraries. This route takes you through the world-renowned vineyards of Hamilton Russell and Southern Right wineries. Travel up the mountain and through the fynbos kingdom into the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Your half way point is one of the most pristine look-out points in the Western Cape. From here you will have a spectacular birds-eye-view of Hermanus and Walkerbay. Cameras on this trip are an absolute must! – Whale spotting from this vantage point allows you to see the bigger picture of activity throughout the entire bay.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 09: Hermanus to Cape Town (Breakfast)
After breakfast, drive from Hermanus to Cape Town. Cape Town is one of the most popular long haul destinations in the world. Due to its unique topography, it is also one of the easiest places in which to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you; you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10: Table Mountain (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, take the ferry to Robben Island (Optional), soak up the atmosphere at the V&A Waterfront, enroll in a cookery course in Cape Malay cuisine, take a township tour or drive the Peninsula circuit.
Table Mountain, which is one of the famous global landmarks. The cable car rotates in a circular motion during the ascend and descend, which gives everyone on board the opportunity to enjoy 360 degree views. Have a walk around once you get to the top and remember to take your camera along so that you can take a few photographs!
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 11: Peninsula Tour (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, proceed for full-day drive around the Cape Peninsula. The route down to Cape Point takes in the Chapman’s Peak drive, pretty coastal villages and several untouched beaches. A stop at Boulders Beach is highly recommended to see the colony of African, or jackass, penguins; watching them glide effortlessly through the surf is a sight to behold. We also recommend visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, which makes up much of the Cape Floral Kingdom with its varied vegetation. Look out for antelope, baboons and African black oystercatchers on the shoreline.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 12: Cape Town Airport (Breakfast)
After Breakfast, drive to the Cape Town Airport for your flight back home.