12-day expedition of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Pretoria, Karongwe, Kruger, Cape Town, and Aquila

After breakfast, meet your guide for a full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour, beginning in historic Soweto. Stroll along Vilakazi Street and visit the Hector Pieterson Museum to reflect on the 1976 uprising. Conclude at the Apartheid Museum for a powerful insight into South Africa’s journey to democracy.
Basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, depart at 9am for a Pretoria tour, exploring the Jacaranda City’s rich Afrikaans and African heritage. Visit the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, and the Paul Kruger House to uncover the story of the Afrikaner nation. Later, enjoy local crafts and mountain views at Hartbeespoort Dam near the Magaliesberg.
Basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit, where you’ll be met and transferred to Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Settle into your lodge and enjoy lunch in the heart of the Greater Kruger wilderness. Later, head out on your first Big Five game drive before dinner under the African sky.
Basis: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin with an early wake-up and morning game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and giraffes in the golden bush. Return for breakfast and leisure time, with options like bush walks or spa treatments. End the day with a sunset safari and dinner under the stars.
Basis: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

At Karongwe Game Reserve, begin with an early morning game drive to spot the Big Five at sunrise. Relax at the lodge after breakfast before heading out again for an afternoon safari in the golden light. End the day with dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
Basis: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a final sunrise game drive in Karongwe Private Game Reserve, transfer to Hoedspruit for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel, ready to explore the vibrant Mother City. Discover iconic sights like Table Mountain and soak in the beauty, culture, and coastal charm of this remarkable destination.
Basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a private tour to Robben Island from the V&A Waterfront, reflecting on Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Return to ascend Table Mountain for sweeping city and ocean views. In the evening, savor African cuisine and live entertainment at GOLD Restaurant.
Basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, set out on a Cape Peninsula tour along scenic Chapman's Peak Drive to the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Continue via Simon’s Town to Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony. Return to your hotel after a day of breathtaking coastal scenery and wildlife.
Basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa and enjoy lunch on arrival. Check in and relax before an afternoon Big Five game drive across the reserve’s scenic plains. Return for dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
Basis: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy an early morning game drive at Aquila Private Game Reserve, where lions, elephants, and plains game are best seen in the golden light of dawn. After breakfast, transfer back to Cape Town and check in at your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure—perhaps visiting Intaka Island or exploring the vibrant waterfront before a relaxed evening.
Basis: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport, enjoying a final glimpse of Table Mountain at sunrise. Fly home as you reflect on unforgettable safari and city experiences. Depart with lasting memories of South Africa’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes.
Basis: Breakfast