• Dine and Shop at Chic V&A Waterfront: One of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront is situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina. Travel Engineers favourite here is the Waterfront Restaurant and bar called Ferrymans. They are usually bustling with a young crowd and is known for fabulous cocktails.
• Watch the iconic African Penguin parade at the Boulders Beach: Get a close view of African penguins at the sheltered beach of the western Cape. You will get enough picture perfect moments and scenery here.
• Immerse yourself in the beauty of Cape Point the southernmost tip of Africa: Cape Point is the perfect day trip out of Cape Town. Cape Point is located at the southern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet. The drive goes through Chapman’s Peak and its windy mountainside roads offer some of the most dramatic views you’ll ever see. Stop by at Boulder’s Beach to see the African Penguins (always a crowd pleaser) before finally reaching the Cape of Good Hope National Park. Enroute, take a stop at a gem on the False Bay coastline—Kalk Bay is known for its raw beauty, interesting antique shops, vast selection of restaurants and stunning views of St James Beach with the iconic colourful African huts on the beach.
• Indulge in great beach and bars of Camps Bay Beaches: Cape Town has some amazing beaches in the city. Camps Bay has a long stretch of sandy beach on the main boardwalk with great bars and cafes. Clifton, adjacent to Camps Bay, is more secluded and offers some fantastic beaches. Some of the most expensive real estate in the country are in these two neighbourhoods. While the water is not warm by any means, it’s swimmable during the summer months.
• Sweeping views of Atlantic Ocean from Clifton Beach: Another great beach option in Cape Town is the stunning and affluent suburban area of Clifton Beach and this is where you will get a glimpse of African high life with most expensive real estate found in this area. Spend a day relaxing here!
• Watch the sunset at bustling Promenade of Sea Point: If you’re looking for a sea side stroll, indulge in lively attractions or simply head out cycling and enjoying the outdoor scene and then head straight to the famous landmark of Cape Town just walking distance from V&A Waterfront. This is also a spot to watch beautiful African sunsets.
• Instagram worthy colourful Bo-kaap Neighbourhood: Located at the base of Signal Hill, the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood is famous for its colourfully painted houses and cobblestone streets. It was formally known as the Cape Malay Quarter, a township during the Apartheid era. The residents of this neighbourhood can still trace their roots back to the Malaysians, Indians, Sri Lankans, and African people brought here by the Dutch as slaves back many centuries ago. The inter-mixing of these various groups through the generations resulted in the “Coloured” demographic. While in this neighbourhood, you must take plenty of pictures!
• Delicious wines of sophisticated Delaire Graff wine estate:This is our favourite and one of the most stunning of the many wine farms in South Africa about 1 hour from Cape Town. This wine estate is a visual treat with dramatic landscapes and majestic statues strategically placed against the stunning background of the estate. They also have a luxury hotel here which is is home to one of the best wines!
• Classic wines and breathtaking scenery of Franschhoek Valley:Nestled between towering mountains in the beautiful Cape winelands lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley. This is the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid wines are grown and our top chefs create international cuisine. Here breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines combine to create lasting memories. It is just about 30 minutes from Dellaire Graff Estate.
• Wine Tasting experience at Stellenbosch Wine region: (Day trip) Drive by road from Cape Town: 45 min, (50km) This is another top favourite wine region about 45 minutes from Cape Town centre. The estate is absolutely stunning with its rich heritage and great wine tasting experience in their rustic premium set up against gorgeous landscapes. Stellenbosch Vineyards is home to some of the most premium and leading wines.

Garden Route
6-8 nights

After spending 5-6 full days exploring this gorgeous destination, next up is to leave the city behind.Grab yourself some wheels to head off on a road trip through varied landscapes of the famous Garden Route.

Hermanus – 1-2 nights – 1.5 hour from Cape Town

Whale watching, Zipling& Rafting
From Cape Town, you will drive down 1 hour 35 mins east to the quaint seaside town of Hermanus, a perfect fusion of adventure and relaxation! Hermanus is an amazing little town with incredible scenery and beaches to unwind at. It’s also known for Whale watching and exciting Quad biking & rafting experience. During the winter months between June and October, Southern Right whales routinely come visit this part of the country. There are multiple daily departures on whale watching expeditions to see these amazing animals.

Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai
If you want to experience the exclusive White Shark Cage diving excursion, drive down 45 mins from Hermanus towards Gansbaai and make sure you pre book your shark diving experience.

Oudtshoorn – 1-2 nights – 4 hours from Hermanus

Game Drives, Cango Caves and ostrich farms amidst the semi desert area of Oudtshoorn
You start early from Hermanus towards Outdshoorn, stopping en route in Swellendam for lunch. Outdshoorn is a town in the Karoo region of South Africa. The Karoo is a huge swathe of semi-desert like land in South Africa’s heartland. It is a place of immense spaces, wide-angle horizons, craggy mountain ranges, conical hills, an ancient inland seabed, and a sky so big that at night it feels like you can touch the stars.Oudtshoorn is known for the Cango Caves and its plethora of ostrich farms. Wild and farmed ostrich roam here, so make sure to try some in this town. You can also explore the option to sky dive and at night star gaze the sky.

Travel Engineers would recommend staying at a game reserve here to experience the wildlife at a morning Game Drive.

Mossel Bay – 2 nights – 1 hour 40 mins from Outshoorn

Stunning beaches, water activities and Game drive at Gondwana Game Reserve
Explore the coastal spots and stunning beaches of Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay is one of the most upcoming spots on the garden route with stunning beaches like Santos beach, ship wreck diving experience, snorkelling and shopping. Our Travel Engineers recommend opting for a stay at the Gondwana Game reserve for an exciting safari experience.

Knysna and Plettenberg – 3 nights – 1 hour 20mins from Mosselbay

Sky dive to relaxed beaches, stunning view points, bays and cosy cafes
The next day begins with a by the coast towards the Knysna. Stop in the town of Wilderness for stunning panoramic lake views, and lunch before driving towards Plettenberg Bay &Knysna.You can stay in either of the towns but our Travel Engineers recommend staying in Knysna and taking a visit to Plettenberg Bay which is more chilled, and has plenty of nice beaches. Knysna is slightly more busy and has amazing lookout points of the surrounding areassuch as the Prince Alfred Mountain pass with stunning views of the city. Both towns have world class restaurants so you really can’t go wrong in either place. Make sure you visit the Knysna Elephant Sanctuary, as well relax or go surfing / boating on Buffalo’s Bay or visit the Knysna Lagoon. Knysna is also a popular sky dive destination in South Africa.

Tsitsikama National Park – 1 night – 1 hour from Knysna

Bungee Jump from highest bungee bridge in the world
Welcome to the private backyard of the entire garden route, the stunning Tsitsikama. Driving further down the costal stretch to Tsistsikama National Park, home to a variety of species, the pristine Storms River and exciting activities.

Storms River is the key attraction here and is known for exciting activities such as hiking trails, fishing, bungee jumping and more. The biggest highlight here is bungee jumping from the highest bridge the iconic Bloukrans Bridge.

Port Elizabeth – 1 night – 3 hours from Knysna

Our last stop on the Garden Route is at Port Elizabeth 3 hours from Knysna.You can even opt for a stop en route at the infamous BloukransBridge for some bungee jumpingif you decide to not stay in Tsisitsikama. This isn’t just any old bungee jump, it’s the highest bungee bridge in the world at 220m (710ft) high. If bungy jumping is just not for you, sit at a bar at the edge of the cliff where you have the perfect view to watch people bungee jump.From here, you will drive further to Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth marks the end of the Garden Route.

Johannesburg – Kruger National Park – 3 nights – 1 hour 30 mins flight Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, 4 hour 30 mins drive to Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park
2 nights

Indulge in Game drives and Spot the Big 5 at Kruger National Park
After the varied landscapes of Capetown and Garden Route you will now drive into the wild to Kruger National Park over a 1hour 30 mins flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg and a further 4 hour 30 mins drive to the Kruger National Park. This park is South Africa’s largest and most popular game reserve. It’s home to all the wild animals you’ve ever had on your bucket list, and is a great place to see the Big 5 (lion, buffalo, rhino, elephant, and leopard). We recommend you spend a total of three days and two nights in the Kruger National Park. This will give you 1 afternoon game drive on the first day, 1 whole day of game drives for the second day, and 1 morning game drive on the third day. Our Travel Engineer recommends that incase you’ve spotted the BIG 5 you could skip the morning drive, instead relax and soak up the wilderness around you.

Johannesburg
1 night

Transit before flight back

Johannesburg does not enjoy a great reputation as a tourist destination due to increasing crime in the city and lack of safety, our Travel Engineers highly recommend skipping this destination as there aren’t many attractions here unless your flight requires you to take an overnight stay before heading back home.

That brings us to the end of your African adventure! Incase you want to start your African holiday with adventure and end it in the city, you could follow the exact itinerary and locations starting with Kruger National Park and ending your journey in Cape Town through the Garden Route.