Cape Town, Winelands, and safari in South Africa tour - 9 days

Welcome to Gardens, a historic Cape Town neighborhood set below Table Mountain. Ease into your South Africa travel with time to settle in and explore at a relaxed pace.

Stroll beneath the leafy avenues of the Company’s Garden, find quiet courtyards, sip artisan coffee at sidewalk cafes, and browse local boutiques for design pieces and crafts.

You can also visit nearby cultural landmarks or slow down at your hotel, taking in Table Mountain views as Cape Town’s creative rhythm begins to unfold.

Enjoy a private full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, with a dedicated chauffeur-guide and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

After breakfast at your Cape Town hotel, follow the coastal road through Hout Bay, with the option to take a boat trip to Seal Island. Continue along dramatic Chapman’s Peak Drive toward the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, where you can ride the Flying Dutchman funicular to the historic lighthouse.

Meet the penguins at Boulders Beach, stroll through naval Simon’s Town, then return to your hotel with time to relax after a full day of coastal scenery, wildlife, and Cape heritage.

Begin with a gentle walk through the historic Company’s Garden, then continue to Bo-Kaap for a guided walking tour through its colorful streets, layered history, and rich cultural traditions.

A city drive adds more context to Cape Town’s neighborhoods and landmarks before you ride the Table Mountain cable car for sweeping views over the city, ocean, and surrounding peaks.

End the day in the calm of Kirstenbosch Gardens, where curated landscapes and mountain backdrops offer a peaceful close.

Discover the boutique side of South Africa in Stellenbosch, one of the best places to visit in South Africa for wine, scenery, and historic charm.

Visit two intimate estates framed by mountain views, where vineyard walks and curated tastings reveal the character of the region.

Meet passionate winemakers, hear insider stories, and sample limited-production wines while learning about cellar techniques, local terroir, and the craft behind each pour.

Spend a relaxed day at Jordan Stellenbosch, where wine, scenery, and outdoor time come together in the Bottelary Hills.

Join expert-led tastings in a tranquil vineyard setting, learning how cooling influences from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans shape the estate’s wines. For a more active pace, follow the Bottelary Hills MTB Trails on dedicated singletrack routes through working wine farms and conservation areas, with a day permit allowing you to ride from sunrise to sunset.

Later, unwind in a private picnic pod on the lawns of Jordan Wine Estate, with a gourmet basket and sweeping views across the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley and surrounding mountains.

Your South Africa itinerary continues with a private transfer from Hoedspruit Airport to your carefully selected lodge, set amid the bushveld scenery that defines this region.

Relax as your driver shares local insights and points out the landscapes that make Hoedspruit such a memorable gateway to safari. On arrival, receive a warm lodge welcome, settle into your room, and take in your first views of the surrounding wilderness.

Set out from Hoedspruit for a full-day journey along the legendary Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s most dramatic scenic drives.

Travel through the Drakensberg Mountains to reach sweeping viewpoints, plunging waterfalls, and the sculpted rock formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Pause at lesser-known lookouts, take in vast canyon views, and enjoy time for photography along the way.

Your private guide adds depth with local stories, geology, and cultural insight, turning the route into much more than a scenic drive.

Experience Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions, from an open safari vehicle with uninterrupted 360-degree views.

Led by passionate local experts, each game drive follows the rhythm of the bush and the conditions of the day. Track the Big Five alongside plains game, raptors, and colorful birdlife, pausing at scenic viewpoints for photography and quiet observation.

Your guides focus on giving you the best chance of memorable sightings while respecting the animals, their space, and their natural behavior.

Savor your final morning in the bush before your South Africa journey comes to an end. Enjoy a slow breakfast at the lodge, listen to the sounds of the surrounding wilderness, and take in one last view of the bushveld.

At the arranged time, your private transfer takes you to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight. As you leave the Greater Kruger region behind, carry with you the contrasts of this trip: Cape Town’s coastal beauty, Stellenbosch’s vineyard landscapes, and the unforgettable wildlife encounters that made your final days so memorable.