The South Africa Itinerary, 10 days, January 17th to 26th 2027: Penguins and Pinot: An Epic South Africa Adventure (small group max 11)
Day 1, 17th of Jan, Cape Town - Arrive in Cape Town and make your way to our hotel to get some rest and recuperate after your long flights and prepare for the adventure ahead. We will have a group dinner in a restaurant near by, so everyone can finally meet and have a toast to the adventure ahead. Overnight in Cape town.
Day 2, 18th of Jan, Cape Town - Today is a great way to get an introduction to “the Mother City”, Cape Town. We will do a tour in the city and surrounding area. Starting off with a visit to Robben Island then Cape Town city tour visiting Bo-Kaap; Signal Hill; V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. A big part of this tour is walking around the city with our guide getting to know the city, its different cultures, history and geography. A highlight of the day is riding to the top of the famous Table Mountain in a cable car, for magnificent views over Table Bay, Robben Island, The Cape Peninsula and Lions Head. Overnight in Cape town.
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Day 3, 19th of Jan, Cape Town - Today after breakfast, is a full day visiting Cape Point, then Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, Hout Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay. Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders and crystal-clear waters. The area is home to one of the largest breeding colonies of African penguins. We can observe the penguins close up from elevated boardwalks. You won’t believe the beautiful scenery you will experience in one day on the Cape Peninsula. The Cape of Good Hope, is the furthest southwestern point in Africa. We will have time for hiking to the Cape Point lighthouse if you like. We will then take the coastal road to the Hout Bay harbour to take in the beautiful harbour scenes. On our way back we will take the scenic route back to Cape Town via the Atlantic seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay and see the Twelve Apostles.
Overnight in Cape town
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Day 4, 20th of Jan, Cape Town - Today is wine day doing the Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour. Something I’m sure you are all excited about The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and today we will visit a few of our favourites in the Franschhoek Valley on board the famous wine tram. The tram is such a fun way to travel to the vineyards. Afterwards we will return to Cape town. Overnight in Cape town
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Day 5, 21st of Jan, Knysna - After breakfast, we will begin our journey along the famous Garden Route. Our first stop of the day will be to Mossel Bay and then in the afternoon we will enjoy a 3 hour game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, the reserve offers a real Garden Route safari experience where we will enjoy close encounters with Rhinoceros, Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Giraffe, the rare Black Impala, Golden Wildebeest, Mountain Zebra, Hippos and many more. The game reserve is 4200ha and comprises of over 26 different species of animals and over 200 resident bird species.
Overnight stay in Knysna.
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Day 6, 22nd of Jan, Knysna - After breakfast we will have some free time to explore the area ourselves then in the afternoon, we will depart on a guided township experience through Emzini Township with local guides. Then to end the day we will embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Knysna Lagoon for the ultimate sundowner experience. Anyone who is interested in the parachute jump this morning (weather dependent) will be your opportunity (Optional extras - 10,000 feet tandem skydive)
Overnight stay in Knysna.
Meal plan: (Breakfast)
Day 7, 23rd of Jan, Storms River - After breakfast, we’ll travel to Storms River and visit Tsitsikamma National Park, known for its indigenous forest, dramatic coastline and rivers. A guide will lead us on a waterfall hike through the park. Tsitsikamma is part of the Garden Route National Park and includes a marine conservation area stretching out from the coast.
Overnight stay in Stormsriver.
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Day 8, 24th of Jan, Storms River - Today is set aside for a chill day or optional activities in the Storms River area. There are a range of activities to choose from, including ziplining, tubing, kayaking, snorkelling, cycling and hiking. Bloukrans Bridge is also nearby for those interested in bungee jumping. These activities are optional and at your own expense. (Optional extra 216m Bloukrans bungee jump) Overnight stay in Stormsriver. Meal plan: (Breakfast)
Day 9, 25th of Jan, Gqeberha. We’ll travel to Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Addo Elephant National Park for a game drive. Addo is home to large herds of elephants, as well as wildlife including lion, buffalo, black rhino, hyena, leopard, antelope and zebra. Overnight at Gqeberha, close to the beach and Algoa Bay.
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Day 10, 26th of Jan, Gqeberha - Today marks the end of our South African adventure. We’ll have a group transfer to Gqeberha Airport for your onward flight.
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Total Cost Per Person - €2475
(*Please note the tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth))
Included: Transport in a custom-built 12 - seater overland vehicle; driver and tour leader; fuel, tolls, transit and transport permits; accommodation and meals as listed; group airport transfers in Cape Town and Gqeberha; Robben Island visit; Cape Town city tour; Cape Peninsula tour; Winelands tour and included tastings; Botlierskop game drive; Emzini Township experience; sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon; Tsitsikamma National Park entrance and waterfall hike; and Addo game drive.
NOT included: Flights, airport taxes, visas, porterage, tips and gratuities, optional activities, meals not listed and personal expenses. Travel and medical insurance is compulsory.
*Terms and Conditions:
The Itinerary may be subject to small changes due to any unforeseen circumstances that may arise. Sarah will be your tour leader for the trip! All rooms on our trips are shared, with two people per room. We’ll match you with an adventure buddy, giving you the perfect chance to make new friends! To keep things fresh, you’ll switch roommates every couple of nights and connect with someone new or you can choose to stay together.
If you are happy with the itinerary and want to go ahead. A deposit of €500 will be required to secure your booking within upon confirmation of spot. This deposit is non-refundable. The deposit is non-refundable due to several important factors. When you book a place on the tour, I immediately begin the process of planning and preparing for your journey. These preparations often involve upfront costs that are incurred from the moment your booking is confirmed. In addition, by requiring a non-refundable deposit, I aim to ensure that all participants are committed to the trip.
The balance will be due 8 weeks before trip start date (22nd of Nov 2026). You can make the payments in instalments after the deposit is paid if that suits you. With regards to a refund: Your deposit is non-refundable. The deposit is required to book flights which are non-refundable or changeable and also the safari company requires it to book the park permits, the camp etc. For the balance of your payment, I may be able to refund this up 8 weeks before the trip should you have an emergency and need to cancel. Anything closer then 8 weeks, and I cannot refund you.
It is mandatory you take out comprehensive travel-insurance that covers trip cancellations, that way should you have to cancel you are covered, you will get a full pay out from your insurance company. Keep an eye on the excess required.
*Deposit, Booking & Payment Terms
By paying your deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions above. This forms a legally binding agreement between you (“the Traveller”) and the tour operator. Your deposit secures your place on the trip and is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
Once paid, you are committed to the booking and agree to pay the remaining balance by the specified due date (typically 8 weeks before departure). Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of all payments made.
Cancellations
If you cancel your trip, the following applies:
Deposit: Non-refundable
More than 8 weeks before departure: Loss of deposit only
Less than 8 weeks: 100% non-refundable
All cancellations must be made in writing.
Important Information
Travel insurance is mandatory and must cover cancellation and medical expenses.
You are responsible for valid passports, visas, and entry requirements.
No refunds for missed flights, late arrivals, or unused services.
We may make reasonable changes to the itinerary if necessary.
If a trip is cancelled by us, a full refund will be issued (excluding personal expenses such as flights).
By completing the deposit payment, you enter into a binding agreement and accept all Terms & Conditions, including non-refundable deposit and cancellation terms.