South Africa: A Journey of Discovery

Board your overnight flight to Cape Town today.

Welcome to South Africa! Settle in to your hotel this evening.

Embark on a guided tour of Cape Town, a beautiful and culturally rich city.

• Take a ferry to Robben Island, the historic symbol of apartheid and South Africa’s struggle for freedom, for a tour with a local guide (weather permitting)

• Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting)

• Enjoy a visit to the South African Museum

• Catch glimpses of the National Gallery and the Houses of Parliament as you drive through the city and stop in the Malay District

Please note: The order of activities is subject to change. In the case of inclement weather, you'll visit Signal Hill instead of Table Mountain.

Enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers this evening.

Today, you’ll set out on a full-day excursion to the Cape of Good Hope.

• Drive along the Atlantic seaboard, passing the Clifton and Camp’s Bay beaches

• Visit the Cape of Good Hope and the lighthouse at Cape Point to soak in beautiful views of where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet

• Head to Simon’s Town for lunch, where you may see some penguins, before arriving back in Cape Town

Please note: The order of activities is subject to change.

Enjoy a free day in Cape Town or add an excursion.

Today you’ll continue on to Knysna, known for its sandstone cliffs and deep lagoon. Stop along the way to visit a local wine estate for lunch.

Explore the pristine beauty of Knysna Eastern Head during today’s activities.

• Walk along Eastern Head to soak in the incredible ocean vistas

• Take a boat ride and enjoy eating lunch on board as you make you way to a nearby lagoon

• Head to a local beach that’s located on Plettenberg Bay

• Spend free time strolling along the sandy shores or enjoying a cup of coffee at a cafe

Travel to the sun-drenched shores of Port Elizabeth, set on the beautiful Algoa Bay, making several stops along the way.

• Follow the Garden Route to Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River

• Walk along the Storms River suspension bridge for an incredible photo opportunity

• Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant

Venture out on an orientation tour of Port Elizabeth before sitting down for an included dinner.

Get to know the wildlife and local culture on a series of guided visits today.

• Visit the Pumba Private Game Reserve for a game drive

• Keep a lookout for white lions, elephants, and other wildlife

• Enjoy an included lunch in the reserve

• Tour a Port Elizabeth township with a local guide to learn about how apartheid has impacted the area's struggle to overcome poverty

• Stop by a local tavern in the township to watch dancers and musicians perform

Fly to Durban today. Then continue on to Hluhluwe and sit down for an included dinner.

Depart for the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, declared South Africa’s first World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999.

• Admire the flora and fauna of the St. Lucia Estuary on a river cruise (Please note: If your flight to Durban is in the morning on day 10, you will enjoy the St. Lucia Estuary cruise in the afternoon on day 10 instead.)

• Try to spot hippos, bush bucks, crocodiles, fish-eagles, monkeys, kingfishers, and mudskippers

This afternoon, join a wildlife guide and head out for a game drive at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, looking for the Big Five as you go. (Please note: Depending on timing, your Tour Director may move the game drive to the morning of days 11 or 12.)

Enter the Kingdom of Eswatini, one of Africa’s smallest countries and the continent’s last absolute monarchy.

• Stop at a local market

• Pass mountains, forests, and farms

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Continue on to the Kruger Region in South Africa, making stops along the way.

• Visit a glass blowing factory

• Say goodbye to Eswatini as you cross the border into South Africa

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Set out for a full day of game drives, where you’ll have a chance to see the Big Five game animals: buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos. Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Make your way to Johannesburg, where you’ll join your group at tonight’s farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport to board your flight home, or continue on the tour extension to explore Victoria Falls.

Arrive home today.