Johannesburg: Unique 10-Days around South Africa
The Heads, Garden Route
Embark on a 10-day journey from Johannesburg around South Africa. Enjoy safaris, visit Mandela Museum, cruise along the Kowie River, and taste wine at Benguela Wine Estate. Single person levy R12,000.
10-Day South Africa Adventure from Johannesburg to Cape Town
This 10-day guided tour covers Mpumalanga, iSimangaliso Wetlands, Wild Coast, Garden Route, and Cape Town, ideal for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Travel from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga and tour the scenic province. Overnight at Khutso Boutique Hotel or similar.
Day 2: Full-Day Tour of Mpumalanga
Explore the Panorama Route, including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, and Lisbon Falls. Overnight at Khutso Boutique Hotel or similar.
Day 3: Mpumalanga to St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
Travel to St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Enjoy a hippo and crocodile boat cruise on the estuary. Overnight at St Lucia Palms or similar.
Day 4: Morning Safari and Travel to Durban
Take a morning game safari in Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, then travel to Durban. Overnight at Albany Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Tour Midlands Meander
Explore the KwaZulu-Natal countryside with visits to art studios, craft shops, farm stalls, and cafés amid rolling hills and forests.
Day 6: Wild Coast Tour
Discover the Wild Coast’s cliffs, hills, and remote beaches along the Indian Ocean.
Day 7: Beaches and Boat Cruise in Port Alfred
Enjoy Sunshine Coast beaches and a Kowie River boat cruise. Overnight at Beach Hotel Port Elizabeth or similar.
Day 8: Garden Route Adventure to Knysna
Travel the Garden Route, visiting Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, the Knysna Heads, and Tsitsikamma forests.
Day 9: Explore Knysna and Travel to Hermanus
Tour Knysna’s lagoon, forests, coastal scenery, take a lagoon boat cruise, and visit Knysna Quays Waterfront.
Day 10: Wine Tasting and Cape Town Arrival
Visit Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate for wine tasting and Stony Point Nature Reserve to see African penguins. Travel along the Whale Coast Route to Cape Town.
Highlights
- Scenic tour of Mpumalanga including Panorama Route landmarks
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise on St Lucia estuary
- Morning game safari in Dukuduku section of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Exploration of Midlands Meander arts and crafts region
- Tour of the rugged Wild Coast
- Kowie River boat cruise and beaches in Port Alfred
- Garden Route sightseeing including Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
- Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
- Penguin viewing at Stony Point Nature Reserve
Includes
- 9 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Guided game safaris at Kruger National Park
- Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve
- Tour of Drakensberg Mountains
- River boat cruise in Port Alfred
- Hippo and crocodile boat cruise
- Garden Route and Wild Coast tours
- Wine tasting sessions
- Seasonal whale watching
- Penguin viewing
- Visits to Durban, St Lucia, East London, Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay, and Knysna
Excludes
- Lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities such as bungy jumping
Important Information
- Whale watching is seasonal
- Bring weather-appropriate clothing
- Optional activities available at additional cost
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book early and pack layers for variable weather conditions. The tour combines wildlife, coastal scenery, and cultural highlights ideal from spring to early summer.
