Experience South AfricaSolo Escorted Tour, Africa

This fabulous South African adventure starts in cosmopolitan Cape Town, where you'll have the chance to ascend Table Mountain and enjoy a tour of the Cape Peninsula. The highlights keep on coming as we visit Oudtshoorn and Knysna, and then drive along the spectacular Garden Route, taking in Storms River Mouth on our way to Port Elizabeth. From here we'll fly to Johannesburg, before travelling along the scenic Panorama Route to the Greater Kruger Area. Here we'll go on safari in search of the 'Big Five', the perfect end to an unforgettable tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cape Town city tour & visit to Table Mountain

Drive along the Garden Route

Game drive in Kruger National Park

Cape Point, the penguins of Boulders Beach & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park

Enjoy one of South Africa’s oldest traditions for dinner - the Boma

Ostrich farm & Cango Caves

Scenic Panorama Route

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

Return flights

Use of an airport lounge in the UK

11 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels plus 2 nights in flight

Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation and porterage

A guaranteed twin or double room of your own

19 included meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 dinners including a welcome dinner & drink & farewell dinner

ITINERARY

Day One - Fly to Cape Town

Today you fly to Cape Town.

Day Two - Cape Town

On arrival in Cape Town, we will transfer to your hotel where you'll stay for three nights. This evening's welcome dinner will be a moment to see, feel and taste the heartbeat of Africa. Starting with an interactive djembe drumming session, before enjoying your meal, served in generous individual and shared portions. With cooking techniques and spicing explained, it's a real experience.

Day Three - Cape Town

During our stay in Cape Town we will find the best time to visit the iconic Table Mountain, which is often covered with a tablecloth of cloud. We'll ride the Table Mountain Cableway, ascending to the flat-topped summit to be mesmerised by panoramic views of the city and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean below. We then enjoy a scenic coach tour through Cape Town before arriving at the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a stunning nature reserve boasting rare plant species, serene walking trails, and breath-taking mountain views. This afternoon has then been left free for you to explore the city at your own pace. Alternatively, you could choose to join the optional excursion - an afternoon guided tour of Cape Town's oldest township.

Day Four - Cape Peninsula

Today, we set off to explore the Cape Peninsula to take in some absolutely breath-taking sights including the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and a drive along one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world, Chapman's Peak (weather permitting). We'll explore Cape Point, stop at Boulders Beach, famous for its penguin colony, and travel into Simon's Town, admiring its beautifully preserved buildings & historical landmarks. This evening, dinner will be at the V&A Waterfront to enjoy the authentic local culture atmosphere and vibrant spirit that it offers.

Day Five - Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

Today we travel along the scenic Route 62, one of the longest wine routes in the world. We'll stop off along the way for a wine tasting before arriving into Oudtshoorn, where we will stay for this evening.

Day Six - Oudtshoorn to Knysna

Your day begins with a visit to the impressive Cango Caves, where we’ll descend into an underground world of limestone caverns. A visit to an ostrich farm is next, to admire these curious looking creatures, before heading to Knysna, a town at the heart of the Garden Route, which nestles on the shores of a beautiful lagoon, surrounded by ancient forests. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.

Day Seven - Knysna - at Leisure

You are free to explore Knysna at your own pace today. You could perhaps explore the town's boutiques and shops with your travelling companions or maybe take in the views from the heads - two huge cliffs lying at the mouth of the lagoon.

Alternatively, you could join our optional excursion to Featherbed Nature Reserve. We'll take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon and admire spectacular scenery as we drive onto the reserve. A Specialist Guide will tell us all about the region's flora and fauna, and we'll take a walk through the coastal forest to see ancient sea caves. After working up an appetite we'll be ready for our included buffet lunch, which is served at a beautiful outdoor restaurant under a canopy of Milkwood trees.

Day Eight - Knysna to Pretoria

We will say goodbye to Knysna this morning and drive along the spectacular Garden Route to Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha. Along the way, we’ll stop at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park, where you can walk across the 77-metre-long suspension bridge that crosses the water as it flows into the ocean.

When we arrive in Gqeberha, we’ll head to the airport and fly to Johannesburg for our overnight stay in Pretoria.

Day Nine - Panorama Route

The Panorama Route weaves its way through some of the most stunning scenery in South Africa – the rainforest at God's Window, Bourke's Luck potholes and Blyde Canyon are just some of the highlights. It's also our route to Mpumalanga, the gateway to the iconic Kruger National Park.

Day Ten - Kruger National Park

Wake up to the incredible sounds of the African bush as you embark on a thrilling full-day game drive in Kruger. The park is home to an enthralling array of wildlife, so hopefully you'll tick off at least some, if not all, of the 'Big Five' – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

On your return, there's time to relax by the pool with a refreshing drink later this afternoon.

Day Eleven - Kruger National Park - at Leisure

There's more time at leisure today, with game drives on offer as an optional excursion if you want to see more of your thrilling surroundings and the resident wildlife.

Tonight, if the weather is on our side, get to know one of South African's oldest traditions for dinner - the Boma. An amazing outdoor dinner around a fire place for ambiance and warmth to enjoy those famous African barbecue meals.

Day Twelve - Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

After a leisurely start to the day, you're free to explore more of your surroundings before we make our way back to Johannesburg where we will gather for our farewell dinner.

Day Thirteen - Johannesburg to UK

Enjoy a day at leisure or choose delve into the heart of Soweto on the optional morning Soweto Tour before your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day Fourteen - UK

Arrive in the UK today.

Experience South Africa is located in Solo Escorted Tour, Africa. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 26/03/2026