
South Africa Highlights – Day-wise Journey
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Day 1* – Arrival in Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg and settle into your hotel. Spend a relaxed evening exploring the local area or resting after your flight.
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Day 2 – Johannesburg → Private Game Reserve (Kruger Area)
Transfer to a private game reserve bordering Kruger National Park. Head out on your first afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, lions, and giraffes in the wild.
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Day 3 – Private Game Reserve (Kruger Area)
Enjoy morning and evening safaris, tracking the Big Five and other wildlife. In between, relax at your lodge and take in the wilderness views.
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Day 4 – Private Game Reserve (Kruger Area)
Spend the day enjoying morning and evening game drives, witnessing the Big Five and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Day 5 – Flight to Port Elizabeth
Fly from Nelspruit to Port Elizabeth. Arrive and prepare for your next coastal adventure.
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Day 6 – Port Elizabeth → Knysna
Pick up a rental car in Port Elizabeth and drive to Knysna, enjoying the scenic Garden Route along the way.
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Day 7 – Knysna & Mossel Bay
Experience a thrilling shark cage dive in Mossel Bay. Explore Knysna’s lagoon, waterfront, and forest trails at a relaxed pace.
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Day 8 – Knysna → Heidelberg
Drive from Knysna to Heidelberg, enjoying the changing landscapes and stopping for photos or short hikes along the way. Enjoy a countryside stay, surrounded by rolling hills and quiet natural beauty.
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Day 9 – Heidelberg
Spend a day hiking, birdwatching, or simply relaxing in the quiet countryside.
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Day 10 – Heidelberg → Stanford
Arrive in Stanford, where you can enjoy horse riding, wine tasting, or peaceful nature walks along the river.
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Day 11 – Stanford → Private Nature Retreat
Travel to a secluded private nature retreat surrounded by fynbos, wetlands, and mountain views. Spend the afternoon unwinding in nature.
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Day 12 – Private Nature Retreat
Spend the day enjoying guided activities such as birdwatching, kayaking, or nature drives, or simply relax in the serene setting.
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Day 13 – Private Nature Retreat → Cape Town
Drive towards Cape Town, stopping along the way at Boulders Beach for penguins or the dramatic Cape Peninsula coastline.
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Day 14 – Cape Town
Enjoy a scenic day in and around Cape Town. Options include Table Mountain, Chapman’s Peak Drive, or a wine country visit in Franschhoek.
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Day 15 – Departure from Cape Town
Bid farewell to South Africa with memories of safaris, coastal adventures, and cultural highlights.
*Note: This plan is just a starting point. We can tweak the pace, add or skip experiences, and even combine different destinations to suit your preferences