South Africa: A Wildlife and Wilderness Journey10N11D

1. Arrive at Johannesburg Airport after a scenic flight.
2. Complete the immigration process at the airport.
3. Board your transfer to your hotel.
4. Check-in at the hotel and unwind after your long journey.
5. Enjoy an overnight stay in Johannesburg.

1. Wake up in the morning and have breakfast at the hotel.
2. Get ready to spend a fun-filled day at Gold Reef City, known for its theme park and Life Museum.
3. Board your transfers to the Gold Reef City theme park.
4. Enjoy various thrilling rides in the theme park, including the Anaconda inverted roller coaster, Golden Loop shuttle roller coaster, Jozi Express roller coaster, Miner’s Revenge, River Rage rapids, Run-away Train, Storm Chaser, High Flying Maverick, Tower of Terror, and more.
5. Take a virtual tour to experience the golden period of South African history.
6. Visit a 75-meter underground gold mine and learn about the gold mining process.
7. Explore the Victorian houses of former mine managers preserved as museums.
8. Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Johannesburg.

1. Have your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the day.
2. Board your transfers and enjoy a 1-hour journey to Hartbeespoort Dam.
3. Spend some time taking pictures and admiring the landscapes of the dam.
4. Head to the cable car station for a short ride on South Africa’s only aerial cable car.
5. Spot giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and more from a bird’s eye view during the ride above a nature reserve.
6. Upon reaching the top, take a walk on the “Dassie Walk,” a 1.2 km walkway that circles the mountain top for panoramic views.
7. Complete your sightseeing and continue your journey to Sun City.
8. Upon reaching, check in to your hotel and call it a day.
9. Overnight stay in Sun City.

1. Wake up to a pleasant morning in Sun City and have breakfast at the hotel.
2. Get ready to embark on a thrilling safari in Pilanesberg National Park and board your transfers.
3. Enjoy a safari in a 1,200 million-year-old extinct volcano, exploring mountains, plains, valleys, and dams.
4. Look for notable wildlife, including Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Foxes, Hyenas, and more.
5. After the safari, head back to Sun City.
6. Spend the rest of the day cooling off at the “Valley of Waves,” a tropical-themed water park.
7. Enjoy various fun and thrilling rides, such as the Lazy River, Royal Bath, Noble’s Decent, Ovango, The Viper, and more.
8. After a day filled with exciting activities, return to your accommodation in Sun City.
9. Overnight stay in Sun City.

1. Post breakfast in the morning, enjoy a hearty meal at the hotel and board your transfers back to Johannesburg.
2. Stop along the way to explore Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Shopping Mall.
3. After a short shopping spree, head to Johannesburg for a city tour.
4. Visit prominent landmarks, including Liliesleaf Farm, Apartheid Museum, and Gandhi Square.
5. Explore Constitutional Hill, where Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and others were imprisoned.
6. Gain insight into Nelson Mandela's life with visits to Mandela House and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
7. After completing the sightseeing tour for the day, head to your hotel in Johannesburg and complete the check-in process.
8. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

1. Have your breakfast at the hotel and later board your transfers to the airport.
2. Take a 2-hour flight to Cape Town, a scenic coastal town and popular tourist destination.
3. Upon reaching Cape Town, head to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities.
4. Freshen up and board your transfers to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town.
5. Drive past major landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company, and admire the baroque architecture of City Hall and Grand Parade.
6. Continue your drive along Adderley Street, St. George’s Cathedral, and the Company Gardens.
7. Explore the Malay Quarter at the foothills of Table Mountain, where you can see the historic district of Cape Malays, who were brought as slaves from the Far East in the early 18th century.
8. Take a revolving cable car to Table Mountain via Kloof Nek.
9. Upon reaching the top, admire panoramic views of Cape Town, Cape Point, and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
10. Complete the sightseeing for the day and return to your hotel.
11. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

1. Wake up to a pleasant Cape Town morning and have breakfast at the hotel.
2. Get ready and board your transfers to the jetty for a 45-minute ferry ride to Seal Island.
3. Upon reaching Seal Island, marvel at the Fur Seals, as this island is home to about 5,000 Cape Fur Seals.
4. After exploring the island, board the ferry back to the mainland to continue your sightseeing.
5. Reach the mainland and transfer to Boulder's Beach, one of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions.
6. Spend some time at the beach observing the charming African penguins that call this beach home.
7. Later, visit the vibrant World of Birds, home to almost 3,500 bird species worldwide.
8. Watch colorful birds like flamingos, exotic parrots, eagles, penguins, and more.
9. Complete the sightseeing for the day and return to your hotel.
10. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

1. Post breakfast in the morning, get ready for the day.
2. If visiting during whale-watching season, choose between a whale-watching tour or an adventure day out at Caledon.

**OPTION 1**

3. Board your transfers to Gansbaai fishing harbor for a unique whale-watching experience.
4. Learn about whales, their habits, feeding processes, and more on the way to the main site.
5. Upon reaching the site, marvel at magnificent mammals like humpback, minke, and Bryde’s whales in the ocean.
6. Keep an eye out for other wildlife, including orcas, false killer whales, and African penguins.
7. After sightseeing, begin your return journey to the mainland.

**OPTION 2**

3. Board your transfers to Caledon for a 1-hour scenic drive.
4. Upon reaching Caledon, enjoy adventure activities like zip-lining and quad biking.
5. Relax in the natural hot water pool.
6. After your hot water bath, head back to your hotel.

7. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

1. Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.
2. Prepare for an adventurous day as you travel along the scenic western coastal road.
3. Board your vehicle and begin your 45-minute journey to the Atlantis Sand Dunes.
4. On the way, pass through Blouberg Private Nature Reserve and Koeberg Nature Reserve, both offering stunning ocean views.
5. Enjoy water activities like swimming or kayaking along the way.
6. Continue your drive to the Atlantis Sand Dunes.
7. Upon reaching the dunes, explore the desert by quad bike or try sand dune surfing.
8. Each option offers a unique perspective and adventure in this vast desert landscape.
9. After completing the activities for the day, board your return transfers to Cape Town.
10. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

1. After having breakfast in the morning, spend the rest of the day at leisure.
2. You can choose to relax or head out to explore more of Cape Town.
3. Explore major landmarks or enjoy another day excursion from Cape Town.
4. Consider options such as a Wine-Tasting Tour, Aquila Game Drive, Shark Cage Diving Experience, or a Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike.
5. After completing your activities for the day, return to your hotel.
6. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

1. Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.
2. Get ready and board your transfers to Cape Town International Airport.
3. Your amazing South African adventure concludes as you are dropped off at the airport for your onward journey.
4. Depart with a wealth of cultural experiences, wildlife encounters, adventures, scenic landscapes, and happy memories.