cape town Tours Bush & Beach Odyssey

Itinerary:

Day 1 Cape Town    
Welcome to Cape Town! This vibrant city is the ideal place to begin your South African adventure. Spend the afternoon exploring the bustling V&A Waterfront with its charming harbourside views and enjoy dinner in one of the fabulous restaurants in trendy Camps Bay.    

Day 2 Cape Town    
This morning, meet your knowledgeable guide for a private tour of Cape Town. Ascend Table Mountain by cable car (fee payable locally) for stunning city views from the top and visit the pretty Company’s Gardens and South African Museum.  

Day 3 Cape Town    
Join a fascinating Robben Island & Walk to Freedom tour for an insight into the city’s turbulent history. The highlight is a guided visit to the preserved prison colony on Robben Island, where former inmates share their poignant stories of the place Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.    

Day 4 Cape Town    
Experience a full day guided Cape Winelands Tour and explore the picturesque villages of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. In addition to beautiful rolling countryside, you’ll sample some of the best wines and produce South Africa has to offer at a selection of small and large wine estates.    

Day 5 Cape Town to Greater Kruger NP    
Leave the hustle and bustle behind as you fly north to the world famous Greater Kruger National Park and time permitting, embark on an afternoon game drive. As well as the Big 5, it boasts considerable diversity: over 500 species of bird, nearly 150 types of mammal and close to 2,000 types of plant, making it one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations.    

Days 6-7 Greater Kruger NP    
With three nights in the bush, you will have plenty of opportunity to seek out your favourite animals on twice daily game drives. Enjoy a sundowner as you find a prime viewing spot and let your guide enthral you with folklore and tales of the animal kingdom, where survival is a daily battle. As night falls, swap tales around the boma fire with your fellow guests and enjoy a hearty African meal as the sounds of the bush envelop you.    

Day 8 Greater Kruger NP to Vilanculos Town, Mozambique    
Enjoy a final morning game drive before continuing on to the airport for your flight to Mozambique. Blessed with sweeping beaches, warm waters and world-class snorkelling opportunities, it’s an ideal place to kick back and enjoy the relaxed beach vibe.    

Days 9-12 Vilanculos Town  
Spend your days exploring all that this area has to offer. For ocean lovers, explore the offshore Bazaruto National Park to swim, dive or snorkel. If feeling adventurous, try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or kite surfing, enjoy a memorable sunset on a romantic dhow cruise or simply laze by the pool. On land, there’s horse riding on the beach, tuk-tuk tours and local craft markets to discover.  

Day 13 Vilanculos Town    
After a final stroll along the beach, it’s time to transfer back to the airport for your onward travel arrangements.