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This escorted tour with Explore Worldwide begins in Cape Town, where the day is full of cultural landmarks and the faint scent of sea air from the nearby Atlantic. Following the city’s colours and coastlines, the route takes a boat ride to Duiker Island and ends the day on Table Mountain, cable car tickets in hand.

The journey continues eastward through the Winelands and Cederberg, with tastings of local wines and rooibos tea along the way, before the landscape turns inward. Stops include the ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn and the eerie limestone halls of the Cango Caves, with a sunset drive along the Swartberg Pass providing a quieter highlight.

The Garden Route leads to marine wildlife and birdwatching on a river cruise, plus a suspension bridge walk at Tsitsikamma National Park before the final leg. Two days in Kruger bring open safari vehicles and early morning walks in search of the Big Five and less familiar bush residents. The holiday closes with a drive back to Johannesburg’s airport, leaving the long flight to come.

Johannesburg

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.