Splendors of the Cape

Recognized and awarded as one of the Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime by National Geographic Traveler Magazine, this 15 day itinerary explores South Africa’s natural beauty, wildlife, and modern and ancient cultures. This is an incredible odyssey of biomes, conservation, and magnificent land and seascapes!

Suggested Itinerary-at-a-glance:

• Day 1: Arrive Cape Town / Cape Royale
• Day 2: Cape Town / Cape Royale (B)
• Day 3: Cape Town / Cape Royale (B)
• Day 4: Gansbaai Walker Bay / Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (B,L,D)
• Day 5: Gansbaai Walker Bay / Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (B,L,D)
• Day 6: Mossel Bay / Point Village Guest House (B,L,D)
• Day 7: Mossel Bay / Point Village Guest House (B,L,D)
• Day 8: Boggamsbaai / Sandpiper Guest Cottages (B,L,D)
• Day 9: Boggamsbaai / Sandpiper Guest Cottages (B,L,D)
• Day 10: Shamwari Private Game Reserve / Bayethe Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 11: Shamwari Private Game Reserve / Bayethe Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 12: Shamwari Private Game Reserve / Bayethe Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 13: Great Karoo / Samara Private Game Reserve (B,L,D)
• Day 14: Great Karoo / Samara Private Game Reserve (B,L,D)
• Day 15: Johannesburg / Departure (B)

Itinerary Description:

There are journeys and then there are discoveries so incredible that an award-winning travel magazine like National Geographic Traveler deems it to be one of the Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime.

This 15 day journey is the embodiment of South Africa, a truly magnificent destination that encompasses unique experiences not found anywhere else on the planet! Easily customized for anyone and perfectly suited for families with children of all ages, this itinerary is well-suited for the active traveler.

Throw in a generous dollop of luxury, and Whales, Walking, Wilderness, and Wildlife describes this itinerary perfectly. Experience everything from breathtaking, ancient beaches where you can witness the Southern Right whale during its migratory season along the Garden Route to the plains of the Great Karoo at Samara Private Game Reserve. Witness incredible sightings of Big Five game at Shamwari, and don’t forget your hiking boots and your camera when you visit the top of Table Mountain!  A myriad of South African biomes are just waiting to be explored.

Explore Cape Town, District Six, and the magnificent Garden Route. Leave your bags in the morning and walk along the breathtaking ancient beaches, following the Oystercatcher Trail to your next first-class Bed & Breakfast accommodation where you will find your baggage waiting for you!

Each accommodation has been selected for it’s superb service and luxury offerings.  From the adventurous to the sublime, let your senses be your guide and explore the South African Cape in luxurious Ker & Downey style.