Today you will be met and embark on a wonderful day of cultural experiences with a tour of the city of Pretoria and the Voortrekker Monument. Your explorations begin in the heart of bustling Johannesburg, the third largest city in Africa, as you seek out landmark buildings such as the Hillbrow Tower, one of the tallest towers in Africa, the sky-scraping Ponte City, and the multi-million rand Nelson Mandela Bridge. North of city you will find the country’s capital, Pretoria that showcases the historical Voortrekker Monument. After an interesting city tour and a delectable lunch, return to your hotel for an overnight rest.

After soaking in the views of the Falls for the past day, enjoy breakfast before being transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the lovely Blackheath Lodge positioned in vibrant and trendy Sea Point for your two night stay.

Your guide will collect you from Blackheath Lodge this morning for your half-day private city tour. Weather depending, Table Mountain will be your first stop for breathtaking views of the city, beaches and Cape Peninsula. As an alternative, your guide can take you to Signal Hill for a different, but just as beautiful perspective of the city. Next stop is The South African Museum and a lovely stroll through The Company Gardens, followed with a brief visit of The Parliament Buildings. Visit the city centre including Green Market Square, Long Street and depending on level of interest, pop into a diamond museum and store. On the way back, pass through the Cape Malay quarter known as The Bo Kaap with brightly coloured houses. Time permitting or as alternatives to the above, your guide can include visits to The South African National Gallery, The Bo Kaap, Iziko Slave Lodge and District Six Museums. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cape Town further.

Included: Cape Town City Tour Half Day

Your guide will collect you from Blackheath Lodge. You will be taken on a spectacular journey around the Cape Peninsula taking in all the highlights and breathtaking beauty of this world-renowned region, including a stop at the famous Boulder’s Beach where the penguins are located as well as the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive. Time permitting, the guide can also stop at the Kirstenbosch Botantical Gardens. Travel through historic suburbs of Muizenberg, St James and Simon’s Town, charming fishing villages of Kalk Bay and Hout Bay and beautiful viewpoints on the way to Cape Point, where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet in harmony. Your guide will stop in one of the areas for lunch.

Included: Cape Point Tour Full Day

Today you will be picked up for a full day guided Cape Winelands tour. The Winelands are set just an hour outside of Cape Town and blessed with heavenly scenery with breathtaking views. The area is rich with history, and you can’t help but feel it as you move through the region. You will make stops to experience a wine cellar tour, where you’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, from grape to goblet. Arriving in Franschhoek, you will be check into La Fontaine, located in the heart of Franschhoek for your two nights stay.

Included: Cape Winelands Day Tour

A day to explore the Winelands area, you can do so on your own or perhaps book one of the tours available at the guesthouse. Or enjoy a trip on the hop-on Hop-off Winetram. Franschhoek is also home to some of the country’s top culinary experiences.

After breakfast your guide will transfer you to Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Private Reserve. This is a place of sanctuary for Africa’s Big 5: the leopard, lion, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo and more. Their game rangers are seasoned experts and will furnish you with all the information you need as you encounter indigenous wildlife thriving in their natural habitat.

This morning, after a game drive and breakfast your guide will transfer you to the Hazyview area. This afternoon pay a visit to the traditional Nyati Cultural Village to learn about the African culture. Continue after this experience to check in to Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel for two nights.

Included: Nyati Cultural Village

After breakfast your guide will take you on the famous Panorama Route, one breathtaking view after another – that’s South Africa’s famous Panorama Route, where you’ll experience mountains, sky, forests and the truly impressive Blyde River Canyon, one of the world’s largest canyons. The small town of Graskop is the gateway to the Panorama Route. Scenic landmarks with evocative names like God’s Window, Wonder View, the Pinnacle, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondawels beckon. You head on to the Blyde River Canyon Reserve where you will thread your way along the clifftops back to Perry’s Bridge Hollow for dinner.

Included: Full Panorama Route Tour

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flights to Johannesburg and Skukuza. From Skukuza Airport you will be transferred to Nottens Bush Camp located in the beauty of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve for the next three nights. Nottens Bush Camp is world renowned for excellent Big 5 game viewing and guests can enjoy two game drives and a bush walk per day. Facilities include two swimming pools, a spa, gym, conference centre, small library and games room. The lodge is owner run and can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests. This guarantees personal service and attention to detail. Our unpretentious style ensures that guests regrettably leave the warm and friendly atmosphere of our little piece of Africa.

Today in time for your flight you will be transferred to Hoedspruit airport.