10-Day Private Tour Johannesburg to Cape Town

Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world where once two Nobel Peace Prize laureates lived. Today, Nelson Mandela's house is a museum, while Archbishop Desmond Tutu residence is still maintained. In front of Mandela House, as the former is now called, there is a sculpture of two bulls.

Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles and storks. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape. Where nearly 2 million of hectares of unrivaled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sights – this is real Africa. The world renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.

Here there is an opportunity to see many types of wildlife including the big 5, lions, elephants, leopard, cheetah, rhino, kudu, zebra, antelope, and much more

We drive around the Kruger National Park area before embarking on a 5 hour long journey from Kruger National Park to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site.

e in December 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty and unique global values. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. On arrival in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, we check into our accommodation before proceeding for a Hippo and Croc Boat Cruise in the St Lucia Estuary.

You are likely to encounter a large number of animals including some of the big 5 such as elephants, rhino, zebra, buffalo, kudu, giraffe, antelope, and many more. You will enjoy the bush setting with all types of trees. After the game drive, we make our way to Durban - that is after a brief stop over for lunch (optional).

Durban, South Africa’s famous Surf City that is now part of the greater eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, is justifiably proud of its Golden Mile – a stretch of some of the safest swimming beaches in South Africa. Since 2010, the view from the Golden Mile has included an additional landmark; the imposing Moses Mabhida Stadium, from which a meandering brick-paved promenade stretches north to Blue Lagoon and south to Addington Beach. Durban’s beachfront promenade is patronised by early morning joggers, cyclists, pram-pushing moms, dog-walking seniors and a host of perambulating city dwellers who love taking in the fresh, salt-laden morning breeze. In Durban you can visit the beaches, take a walk in the promenade or just simply relax at the hotel. You can also visit the Victoria market in the city centre as well as the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

The Howick Falls view from the top, in particular, is pretty inspiring, and the volley of water mesmerising. The waterfall is a 95 metre cascade into a broiling, restless pool, regarded by the local Zulus with grave superstition, and said to be the place of the spirits of ancestors.

Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture.

area with its beautiful valleys and hills as we make our way to the Drakensberg. We arrive at the Drakensberg in mid day and proceed to do some hiking. The hiking is anything from 2 hours to 4 hours depending on one’s level of fitness and desire. The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. The Drakensberg Mountain range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged peaks with verdant valleys and spectacular backdrops. It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal. On arrival, we go on a hiking of the Drakensberg Mountains. This can be 2 hours to 4 hours depending on one's level of fitness. Overnight accommodation will be in the Drakensberg Region.

From Durban we travel along the South Coast N2 route and make our stop for lunch in Port Shepstone. Port Shepstone is one of the largest towns of the KwaZulu Natal South Coast. Port Shepstone is a popular tourist destination and offers a diversity of attractions and activities and boasts unspoiled sandy beaches with warm waters rich in marine life. After lunch we take a tour of Port Shepstone and visit the beaches for a swim.

This route takes us all the way to Mount Ayliff, where we make our stop over for the night.

We make a brief stop over in Mthatha before continuing on our route. We travel back towards the coast as we make our way to East London where we arrive mid-day. We check into our accommodation and spend a relaxed afternoon in East London’s beautiful beaches.

It’s known for its beaches, such as Nahoon and Cove Rock. It is a very popular tourist destination. When we arrive in East London we check into our hotel before exploring the beaches and also relaxing.

outh Africa’s most beautiful coastal towns. In Port Alfred we visit the Kowie river, watch some boat rides and even go into the rides – optional extra. We depart from Port Alfred after lunch and head towards Port Elizabeth..

A superb value-for-money holiday base, Port Elizabeth offers a diverse selection of attractions as a family-fun holiday destination including scenic nature trails, historic heritage, magnificent wildlife, cultural experiences and countless water sport activities. We visit the beaches in port Elizabeth before proceeding to Jeffreys Bay for the night.

es and the Blue Flag beach.[12] Jeffreys Bay is famous for abundant seashells, great seafood and calamari. The nearby Kabeljous, Seekoei and Krom River lagoons host numerous water birds, and are also ideal for watersports like canoeing, boardsailing, and fishing. Every year, migrating whales make their way to Hermanus and Witsand to give birth, and whales can be seen breaching almost every day during the season.

In this area we drive through the beautiful Tsitsikama National Park. Before we reach Plettenberg Bay, the Bloukrans Bridge crosses a deep ravine, which is the site of the world’s highest bungy, a full 216m in height. We stop at the viewpoint for a look at this spectacular site, and an optional bungy jump.

We make a stop over for lunch (optional) in Plettenberg Bay. We make a brief tour of Plettenberg Bay. We then proceed to Knysna arriving at around 1pm.

In Knysna we visit the Knysna Heads. The Knysna Heads are a pair of sandstone cliffs that separate the Knysna Lagoon from the sea beyond; a famous landmark along the renowned Garden Route. The eastern head is easily accessible by car and has many spectacular viewpoints overlooking the channel, Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon and estuary, and the Outeniqua Mountains.

The Waterfront is a chilled out extension of Knysna. A scenic view of the harbor with quite a number of yachts make it a scenery. A good number of restaurants from cafes to great restaurants, one can easily spend 2-3 hours here, you can also book some rides on the lagoon on the fast boat. And like any tourist spot, you can find a great number of shops with tinkers and souvenirs.

Our major stop is at Benguela Cove Wine Estate where a world class wine tasting is organized. Benguela Cove Wine Estate is a specialist producer and wine destination, in Walker Bay. Located in the Western Cape, between Cape Town and Hermanus. Here each person gets to taste 5 different wines.

In Hermanus, we visit the beaches as well as the new habor. During whale season there are several opportunities to spot whales from the numerous vantage points along Hermanus’ elevated rocky coastline (the best land-based viewing point in the world for whale–watching).

This is a beautiful breathtaking part of the route. The route is well-known for its natural beauty, white sandy beaches, majestic mountains, a rich diversity in plant life and excellent wines. During whale season there are several opportunities to spot whales from the numerous vantage points along Hermanus’ elevated rocky coastline (the best land-based viewing point in the world for whale–watching). Travelling along the scenic coast road with its most breath taking vistas is a delight. There are view points located every 200 meters should you wish to garner photographic memories for ‘back home’.