Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world’s most breathtakingly situated cities - cradled between mountains and sea, rich in culture, history, and natural wonder.
Begin your journey along the stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive (If open), where every curve reveals dramatic ocean views and rugged cliffs plunging into the Atlantic. Stop for a boat ride to Seal Island, where you can observe hundreds of Cape fur seals in their natural habitat, surrounded by seabirds and crashing waves.
Continue to the soft sands of Boulders Beach, where a colony of African penguins waddles and swims among granite boulders - a truly endearing sight.[READMORE]
Further along the Cape Peninsula, reach the dramatic tip of the continent at Cape Point, where the funicular tram carries you to the lighthouse for panoramic views of where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans seem to meet. It’s a place of legend and natural grandeur.
Back in the winelands, discover the flavors and traditions of South Africa’s rich viticulture. Enjoy a wine lands tour that includes a cellar visit, where you’ll learn how award-winning wines are crafted, followed by a relaxed tasting of fine wines and cheeses - all set against a backdrop of vineyard-covered valleys and majestic mountains.
Recommendation (4 nights):
The Bay Hotel, Cape Twon
Step into Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries - a vast, untamed wilderness where nature unfolds in its purest form. Covering nearly two million hectares, Kruger is not just a safari destination; it’s a living, breathing tapestry of life, where every sunrise begins a new story on the savanna.
With your expert ranger and tracker, set out on early morning and late afternoon game drives, when the bush is most alive. Whether it's spotting a leopard lazing in a marula tree, elephants gathering at a watering hole, or a lion’s low growl echoing across the plains - every encounter is thrilling, raw, and unforgettable.[READMORE]
At sunrise, you may choose to begin your day with a guided bush walk, where you’ll learn to read tracks, hear the rhythms of the wild, and feel the pulse of Africa underfoot. Follow it with a bush breakfast, served in a clearing as the golden light warms the landscape.
In the evening, enjoy a classic safari sundowner, with drinks and snacks served under a glowing sky - a moment of calm and beauty as day gives way to night. As darkness falls, the bush stirs again with nocturnal life, and your senses sharpen with each flicker of movement.
Back at your lodge or camp, gather around the fire to share stories under a sky full of stars. Kruger isn’t just about the Big Five - it's about being immersed in the rhythms of the wild, where time slows and nature takes center stage.
Recommendation (3 nights):
Kruger Gate hotel, Kruger National Park
Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and a powerful tapestry of past and present. Known as the “City of Gold,” Joburg pulses with energy, creativity, and deep historical roots - a place where resilience, reinvention, and culture come alive at every turn.
Begin your exploration in Soweto, the township that gave rise to legends and movements. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Vilakazi Street, home to both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Walk the path of freedom, guided by stories of courage and change that shaped a nation.[READMORE]
At the Apartheid Museum, step into a sobering and beautifully curated journey through South Africa’s struggle and triumph - a vital experience that leaves a lasting impact.
Then shift gears and discover Johannesburg’s vibrant present. In Maboneng, the city’s creative heartbeat, street art splashes across walls, artisan shops buzz with local design, and open-air cafés serve global flavors. It’s a district that reflects the city’s fearless spirit and flair.
If time permits, explore Constitution Hill, once a prison, now a symbol of democracy and home to South Africa’s Constitutional Court. The stories here are sobering but hopeful - a testament to transformation.
Recommendation (2 nights):
The Residence hotel, Johannesburg
