On the set tours you will explore the essential and exciting areas that Southern Africa has to offer. From Cape Town, “the Mother City” to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, including stunning wine areas and rugged coast lines, ‘Big Five’ game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park, majestic Victoria Falls and finally cruising on the Chobe River in Botswana. All of this is now on offer to you through Southern Africa Escorted Tours.

Day 1: Cape Town

Your guide will meet you at Sydney International Airport and assisted through the check-in process prior to boarding your flight to Johannesburg. You will clear Customs and Immigration in Johannesburg prior to boarding an internal flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town you will be driven to your accommodation. For the next five nights your home will be in one of the colourful serviced cottages in the De Waterkant area. This is a vibrant section of Cape Town preserved from the 1760’s and cradled between the city and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. De Waterkant is home to restaurants, art galleries, clubs, tapas bars and cafes. Your accommodation will be in 1 or 2 bedroom cottages, with ensuite facilities, living and dining area, kitchen and outdoor space. (B)

Day 2: Cape Town

This morning you are free to relax and enjoy your surroundings with breakfast available until 11am at a local café a short walk from your accommodation. This afternoon there is a relaxing tour to Groot Constantia, the first vineyard in the Cape area founded in 1685. Here you will be able to explore the beautiful grounds and stunning Cape Dutch buildings prior to a cheese and wine tasting. On the return and weather permitting, a stop will be made at Table Mountain. You will have time to catch the cable car to the top of Table Mountain where you will have wonderful views of Cape Town and the surrounding areas. (L,B&B)

Day 3: Cape Town

Today you will head out to a farmers/artisan market in the Old Mill Biscuit factory for breakfast where you will get the opportunity to meet the locals and sample some of the fine produce on offer. There are galleries and shops in the precinct showcasing wonderful African artists and waiting to be explored. This afternoon allows you a choice of exploring Cape Town using the hop on/hop off bus or a tour to Robben Island. The bus is a wonderful way to take in all the sites of Cape Town and surrounds and the tour includes on-board commentary. For Robben Island you will catch the ferry over to the island where you will then be taken on a guided tour of the place that Nelson Mandela and others were imprisoned for many years. (B&B)

Day 4:Cape Town

After breakfast you will head out to the wine area of Stellenbosch, a beautiful area about an hour’s drive from Cape Town and known not only as a wine area but as a University town. Today you will sample wines at three different wineries starting with Neethlingshof Wine Estate which dates back to 1705 and is in the heart of the Stellenbosch wine lands. After this wine tasting you will get the opportunity to explore the town of Stellenbosch and you will discover why it is so popular with locals and tourists alike. Your second winery, Delheim is a small family run business and you will sample not only wines but a fine selection of local cheeses. The final winery is Delaire where you will do a wine and food pairing while enjoying stunning views of the area. You will then travel back to Cape Town via Franschhoek. (L,B&B)

Day 5: Cape Town

Following an early breakfast you will set out for the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point via Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town. At Simon’s Town you will have the opportunity to visit the colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach. This beach has sheltered bays and safe sandy shores and is home to a breeding colony of over 2000 endangered African penguins. You will be able to walk along the beach or on the boardwalks and be within metres of these birds. Your next stop will be Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park; a declared Natural World Heritage Site. The scenic beauty of Cape Point and its rich maritime history has made this area an international icon. There is the old light house at the top of the point which can be reached by the Flying Dutchman Funicular or for the more energetic there is a safe walking path to the top. The views of False Bay and the Atlantic from the top are spectacular. There is a restaurant at the point and there will be time for you to sit and enjoy the views while having either a snack or a meal. The trip back to Cape Town in the late afternoon will be via Chapman’s Peak Drive. (B&B)

Day 7: Pretoria

Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be driven to your accommodation in Pretoria. Pretoria is 50 kilometres from Johannesburg and is the Administrative Capital of South Africa. This afternoon you will visit the Voortrekker Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of South African and the history of the Afrikaner. You will also stop at the Union Building, the place where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first black President of South Africa. Your accommodation is in a twin room with ensuite facilities in a wonderful 1930’s property with large grounds where you can sit and relax and it is situated within easy access to cafes, bars and restaurants. (B&B)

Day 8: Pretoria

Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be driven to your accommodation in Pretoria. Pretoria is 50 kilometres from Johannesburg and is the Administrative Capital of South Africa. This afternoon you will visit the Voortrekker Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of South African and the history of the Afrikaner. You will also stop at the Union Building, the place where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first black President of South Africa. Your accommodation is in a twin room with ensuite facilities in a wonderful 1930’s property with large grounds where you can sit and relax and it is situated within easy access to cafes, bars and restaurants. (B&B)