Join your tour group at the hotel.

Protea Balalaika Hotel, Sandton (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Pretoria orientation tour (afternoon)

Visit to Voortrekker Monument (afternoon)

Today we head eastwards into the province of Mpumalanga. We’ll pass through Pilgrim’s Rest - a historic spot frozen in time since the 19th-century gold rush. If the weather is good, we’ll stop at God’s Window for captivating views across a 900m gorge filled with trees, shrubs and wildlife. If the skies are clear enough, you’ll even be able to spot Kruger National Park in the distance.

Mdluli Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Visits to Pilgrim’s Rest and God’s Window (all day)

It's time for safari! Kruger National Park is one of the best places in the country for game viewing - we'll delve deep into the Kruger this morning on our first game drive of the trip. We set off before sunrise and watch the bush wake up around us as we seek out our first sightings of the Big Five - lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos. Don’t forget your camera and your binoculars - there’s always something to see, with 150 species of mammals roaming the bush, together with hundreds of birds and Lowveld flora. After a morning spent spying on lions and snapping photos of glorious giraffes, we’ll stop for a well-earned break at a rest point. But not for too long - we’ll do it all over again this afternoon.

Mdluli Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Game drive (all day)

A full day to do as you like. You can spend today at leisure to recuperate by the pool, or return into the Kruger on an optional game drive for more wildlife action.

Mdluli Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park (4-star)

This morning we make the drive back to Johannesburg for our flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Steeped in history and edged by long swathes of golden sand, it doesn’t take long to get a sense of what Gqeberha is all about. A world away from the bustle of Johannesburg, this laid-back city takes it one day at a time.

Boardwalk Hotel, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (5-star)

We head off for one of the most scenic drives in South Africa - the Garden Route. This thrilling drive offers dramatic coastline, idyllic beaches and rolling hills - there’s a picture-worthy moment at every turn, so make sure you keep your camera handy. We’ll pause at Storms River to soak up the views of the forest and famous coastline. There may be time to walk through the forest to the suspension bridge over the river mouth. We arrive in Knysna, the real heartland of the Garden Route, this afternoon. This vibrant town hugs a sparkling lagoon - the hub of activity.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River & the Garden Route (morning)

With the lagoon a real part of day-to-day life in Knynsa, we’d be missing a trick if we didn’t take to the water during our stop here. We board our ferry and head out across the lagoon to the western headland to stop at Featherbed Nature Reserve. Our guide will ensure we see the most magnificent viewpoints as we explore, and you can choose a guided walk through the coastal forest and fynbos - all before lunch! Stepping back into Knynsa, the afternoon is yours to explore as you please.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve (morning)

Leaving Knysna behind, we cross the Outeniqua Mountains that separate the lush coastal area from the arid Klein Karoo. We arrive in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world, where you’ll get up close to these fascinating creatures on a guided tour. This afternoon we continue to the last stop on our tour, Cape Town.

Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, Cape Town (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Tour of ostrich farm (morning)

Drive along spectacular Route 62 (afternoon)

The ‘Mother City’ is a vibrant fusion of culture, cuisine and scenery. The Atlantic Ocean claws at its bustling waterfront, while flat-topped Table Mountain crowns the city to the south. Over the next few days, there'll be plenty of opportunity to enjoy the best of this beautiful city and its surroundings. A half-day city tour takes in the buzzing waterfront and the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. If weather allows, we’ll also take a cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain to drink in the views of the city and beyond. A day trip to the extreme south of the Cape Peninsula allows us to see the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, and we’ll also stop at Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach, home to waddling African penguins. You'll have free time to explore Cape Town at your own pace, too. Perhaps venture out to Robben Island, shop along the V&A Waterfront, or go wine tasting.

Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, Cape Town (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: City tour of Cape Town including Table Mountain cable car (weather permitting) (day 10 morning)

Tour to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point (day 11 all day)

We’ll fly north to Zimbabwe this morning, transferring to our safari lodge just a few kilometres from the cascades of ‘the smoke that thunders’. It’ll be a relaxed introduction to this beautiful area, as we board a cruise boat for a sunset sail along the Zambezi. With ice-cold drinks in hand, we’ll sit back and watch the scenery glide by, keeping an eye out for the array of wildlife and birdlife that migrates to the banks of this mighty river.

Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, Cape Town (5-star)

The morning will be spent feeling the cooling spray of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls. Look for rainbows in the mist, listen to the sound of birdlife in the surrounding forest, and take a photo with this incredible force of nature as your backdrop. Your afternoon is at leisure - perhaps enjoy the pool at your lodge, with its views across a watering hole frequented by elephants and buffalo.

Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, Cape Town (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Visit to Victoria Falls (morning)

Say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel.

Victoria Falls