Day 1, 2 & 3: Cape Town
( 3 nights )

Whether this is your first time to Cape Town or you're a seasoned regular, there’s bound to be something or somewhere new to explore. You’ll be based here for three days, so settle in and make a plan. Or just go with the flow and see what comes up.

On the way: You’ll arrive at Cape Town Airport and be met by your driver who will taxi you to your bed and breakfast accommodation.

When you're there: You could start at the V&A Waterfront. Lots of food, lots of shops. It’s still a busy commercial harbour as well as a hub of entertainment options including cinemas and theatres. Incredibly, it’s become South Africa's most visited destination. It’s also the departure point for the Robben Island cruises. Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela was for 18 of the 27 years he was incarcerated. Two other future presidents were also held here. Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma. It was also used as a leprosarium, psychiatric hospital and military defence post. A huge part of both Cape Town and South African history. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sobering thought.

If you want to learn more about South Africa’s history you could then head to the SA Museum and Bo-Kaap.

And if you need a break from all the study the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are just a short drive from the city centre. The gardens are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cape Floral Region and have been described as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. Which is quite an accolade.

If the sun is about to set, scurry over to Signal Hill. From here you can see pretty much everything: the city, Table Mountain, Robben Island and the ocean.

Next morning you could wander over to the cable car and head up to the Table summit.

If you’re feeling energetic you can hike it too. But this is best for those who know their climbing as the weather can change quickly here.

A less challenging hike is Lion’s Head with good views of Table Mountain and the beaches below. Camera out. Click.

Now hit the beach. Camps Bay is a swanky choice. It’s flanked by a sandstone rock range known as the Twelve Apostles. Lots of restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

Do as much or as little as you like. We can arrange any additional trips for you. You could go sea kayaking, hiking, take a sidecar tour or even a Cape Malay cooking course. If you'd like to explore the Cape Winelands, this could be your day's delight too.

Drive along the Cape Peninsula and visit the African penguins at Boulders Beach. The drive will take you through the Cape Floral Region, one of the richest plant areas in the world and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s all huge cliffs and crazy bends and turns. Loads of lookouts and fantastic views.

Explore Cape Town on your own with the red hop-on hop-off buses or let us arrange a professional guide to take you round.

Superior Accommodation
Cape Grace

Luxury Accommodation
Abbey Manor

Standard Accommodation
Rutland Lodge Guest House

Day 4 & 5: Kruger National Park
( 2 nights )

Wow. You’re in the biggest and oldest national park in the country. Every year a million people visit. When it first opened there were 3 cars having a look around. They sure spread the word.

On the way: You’ll be transferred to Cape Town Airport where you’ll fly direct to Kruger National Park (own arrangement). You’ll land at Hoedspruit Airport and be met by the ranger of your lodge. Then it’s off to the lodge to settle in.

When you're there: This afternoon you’ll join your first safari in this Big 5 reserve. In fact, you’ll be taken on a game drive every morning and evening. The animals are very relaxed about the vehicles - they’re used to them, they know they won’t be harmed - consequently you can get within 5-10 metres of the larger predators - even when they’re lunching on a recent kill.

Vegetation varies from open veld to dense bush that includes mopane, acacia, marula, and baobab trees. The Big 5 abound, namely lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. There are plenty of plains game including various antelope, zebra and giraffe and you get to see crocodiles and hippos too. With 500 bird species watching.

Most lodges have a waterhole that attracts all creatures great and small, day and night. Sightings in front of your lodge can include warthog, baboon, elephant even lion and leopard.

Night drives are fantastic too as you get the chance to see nocturnal animals at their best - and you might be able to watch a hunt. Lion and hyena hunt now and your chance of seeing certain animals is much higher - particularly leopard. Lots of animals feed, including buffalo, wildebeest, kudu and impala. Your tracker will use a powerful spotlight to search for animals. Whether grazing or hunting, it's spectacular.

Meals are a highlight. The lodges are fully inclusive with local branded drinks included. Early breakfasts, brunches and al fresco lunches. Dinner and a drink around the camp fire is a great way to end the day. Under a starlit African sky. Stunning.

Superior Accommodation
Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Luxury Accommodation
Garonga Safari Camp

Standard Accommodation
nThambo Tree Camp

Day 6: Kruger National Park
( Departure / End of Tour )

It’s not over yet. There’s time for one more morning safari and hearty breakfast before you continue on with your travels.

On the way: See if you can see what you haven’t yet seen. If you see what we mean.

When you're there: Start early and get lucky. It’s not a difficult task in the Kruger so fingers crossed. Then your ranger will drive you back to Hoedspruit Airport. Board your flight. Sit back and mull over the last six days. Scroll through your photos. Muse over sweet memories.