22 Nights & 23 Days

Accommodation in private rooms

Local private transport

All specified meals and beverages

All specified activites

Conservation fees, levies and taxes

Welcome to South Africa. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you a forest oasis in the historic Pretoria. One your second day, embark on an art safari of the city. This can be swapped for one of our other immersive experiences of the city of Johannesburg.

Hotel: Rosemary Hill

Travel to the Cradle of Humankind and check into Farmhouse 58 for 1 night. The property is set in ancient natural and cultural context, with extensive regenerative farmlands providing fresh local produce. Visit the Maropeng Museum and Sterkfontein Caves which focuses on the evolution of humans species.

Hotel: Farmhouse 58

It’s time to go remote! Head into the Waterberg Biosphere and get acquainted with Marataba Founders Camp where you will spend the next 3 nights reconnecting with the wildlife through an intimate and immersive conservation experience. Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated guide during your time here and engage in activities from tracking wildlife to counting elephants to laidback boat trips on the Matlabas.

Hotel: Marataba Founders Camp

Before you begin your road trip from Gauteng to Durban, spend one night at Athol Place Hotel in Sandton to rest and relax. Why not head down to the Maboneng Precinct and connect with the Jozi culture.

Hotel: Athol Place Hotel

Journey through the Free State towards the Drakensberg and check in at Sasi Bush Lodge for 2 nights. The lodge is just around the corner from the famous Amphitheatre and Tugela Falls — the 2nd highest waterfall on the planet. Explore the area on foot or arrange a guided tour with a local guide to make the most of your time and to make sure you don’t miss the best bits.

Hotel: Sasi Bush Lodge

Your officially now in the Zulu Kingdom! Board your transfer to Umhlanga where you will check into the award winning Oyster Box Hotel for the next two nights. On the following day, embark on an immersive full day tour of the city, tasting her flavours and engaging with her culture. Visit an indigenous art museum as well as a local market before tucking into Durban’s famous street food.

Hotel: The Oyster Box

Your next stop is one of the best game reserves in Southern Africa — Phinda Private Game Reserve located in the wild Hluhluwe area of KwaZulu-Natal. Spend 3 nights at Phinda Vlei Lodge on the north eastern side of the reserve popular with elephant and lions. Enjoy twice daily game drives with expert rangers who are passionate about conservation. Oh and the food is AMAZING!

Hotel: Phinda Vlei Lodge

Continue along the warm Indian Ocean to Maputaland. Here you will spend 3 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge where you can indulge in scuba diving, snorkelling, turtle safaris (in-season), whale watching (in-season) as well as a range of other water based and land based activities at this sustainable, community-based lodge.

Hotel: Thonga Beach Lodge

Board your local flight from Durban to the Mothercity, Cape Town. Hit the ground running once you check in at Camissa House located at the base of Table Mountain overlooking the city bowl. Over the next 3 nights explore the Cape Peninsula, the foodie culture and history as well as an art tour of the city with local guides.

Hotel: Camissa House

Finish on a culinary high with a visit to the incredible orchards and vineyards of Babylonstoren where you will spend 2 nights. Babylonstoren comprises 15 clusters spanning vegetable areas, stone and pome fruits, nuts, citrus, berries, bees, herbs, ducks and chickens, a prickly pear maze, and more.

Hotel: Babylonstoren

Enjoy a slow morning in the gardens of Babylonstoren and enjoy an indulgent breakfast at one of their two farm-to-fork restaurants. Your driver will then transfer you to Cape Town International Airport from where you can continue on your onward travels.

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0 ZAR per person sharing

* A surcharge of 0 ZAR will apply to solo travellers.

STARTING POINT: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

ENDING POINT: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Please be aware that the itinerary and activities are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to poor weather or other circumstances beyond our control however we’ll always do our best to ensure that it has as little impact to your trip as possible.

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