Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and be met by our representative in the arrivals hall. Transfer to your hotel and check in.

The rest of the day is free for leisure – perhaps take a gentle stroll along the V&A Waterfront as Table Mountain glows behind the city skyline. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town – Table Mountain & City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day Cape City Tour including a visit to Table Mountain. Ride the revolving cable car to the summit (weather permitting) for breathtaking panoramic views over the city, the Atlantic seaboard, and the Cape Peninsula.

Descend and continue through the city’s highlights – the colourful Cape Malay Quarter on Signal Hill, Diamond Works, the historic Castle of Good Hope, and the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, South Africa’s most popular tourist destination with its restaurants, shops, and harbour views. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 3: Cape Peninsula Full-Day Tour

After breakfast, spend the full day exploring the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula. Drive through the charming fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can take an optional boat trip to Duiker Island to see Cape fur seals up close.

Continue through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to the dramatic Cape Point, where sheer cliffs plunge into the swirling ocean below. Stop at Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town to walk among the resident colony of African penguins.

Return via the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, home to over 3,500 species of Southern African flora, nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 4: Cape Town to Knysna – Sunset Lagoon Cruise

After breakfast, depart for Knysna – the jewel of the Garden Route – situated between ancient indigenous forests and the shores of a peaceful lagoon.

The scenic drive along the N2 takes you through the heart of the Garden Route, past mountain fynbos and coastal valleys. Arrive in Knysna and check in to your hotel.

In the evening, depart on a sunset cruise on the beautiful Knysna Lagoon, gliding toward the famous Heads – two dramatic sandstone cliffs that guard the lagoon’s narrow entrance to the sea – on a classic wooden vessel as the sky turns shades of amber and gold. Overnight in Knysna.

Day 5: Knysna – Oudtshoorn Full-Day Excursion

After breakfast, set off on a full-day excursion to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo – a dramatic semi-desert landscape framed by the Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains.

Begin at the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, where you can meet, touch, and even ride the world’s largest bird on one of the most entertaining farm experiences in South Africa.

Continue to the breathtaking Cango Caves, a vast system of limestone caverns decorated with extraordinary stalactites, stalagmites, and cave formations stretching over four kilometres underground.

Your final stop is the Cango Wildlife Ranch, home to white tigers, lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, and many more fascinating animals. Return to Knysna in the late afternoon. Overnight in Knysna.

Day 6: Knysna to Sun City

After breakfast, transfer to the nearest airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, depart for Sun City – Africa’s premier holiday resort, dramatically set beside the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve in the North West Province.

Sun City is a self-contained world of luxury hotels, a glittering casino, world-class restaurants, championship golf courses, and spectacular entertainment – often described as Africa’s own Las Vegas.

Check in and spend the remainder of the day exploring the resort at leisure. Overnight in Sun City.

Day 7: Sun City – Valley of Waves

After breakfast, spend the entire day enjoying the extraordinary facilities of Sun City Resort. The highlight is the famous Valley of Waves – an iconic water park built around a massive wave pool creating Atlantic-sized surf every hour, surrounded by white-sand beaches and tropical landscaping.

Thrill seekers can enjoy the adrenaline slides, while families relax by the beach. Explore the Maze of the Lost City, constructed to resemble an ancient archaeological site, or visit the Butterfly Sanctuary, Bird & Tree Park, and Animal World. Overnight in Sun City.

Day 8: Sun City to Johannesburg

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure.

We recommend a visit to Gold Reef City – an entertainment complex built on the site of one of the world’s richest gold mines, featuring theme park rides, restaurants, casinos, and fascinating mine tours that tell the story of Johannesburg’s gold rush history. Overnight in Johannesburg.

Day 9: Johannesburg to Zambia – Zambezi Sundowner Cruise

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Livingstone, Zambia – gateway to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax.

In the evening, board the African Queen for a magnificent sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Drift along the riverbanks as elephants, hippos, and crocodiles gather along the shores while the African sky explodes in spectacular sunset colours. Drinks and snacks are included. Overnight in Livingstone.

Day 10: Victoria Falls Guided Tour

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls – known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya,” meaning “The Smoke That Thunders.”

At over 1,700 metres wide and 108 metres high, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall by combined width and height. Your expert guide will lead you through rainforest trails and dramatic viewpoints showcasing the Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, and Eastern Cataract.

Experience the thunderous roar, cooling spray, and unforgettable beauty of one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders. Overnight in Livingstone.

Day 11: Departure from Zambia

After a final breakfast, check out and transfer to Livingstone Airport for your flight back home.

Depart carrying unforgettable memories of South Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, sunshine, and the majestic beauty of Victoria Falls.