10-Day Explorer Tour of Cape Town + Big 5 & Ocean Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Immersive city explorations with locals

Hit the ground running in the Mothercity (Cape Town) with an introduction of the city with walking foodie tour with a local chef. This city immersion will give you a taste of Cape Town's history, culture and cuisine. You should have your bearings after that.

Cape Town is a city best experienced outdoors and your second day is all about that. Embark on a full day exploration of the peninsula (including a bit of kayaking with the Jackass Penguins at Boulders Beach). Drop in at Cape Point, Simons Town, Hout Bay and of course the scenic Chapman's Peak.

While the Cable Car is super popular, that isn't the way an explorer does it. We've connected with some daredevils to get to abseiling down this iconic mountain. During your time in the city, you will also have some time at leisure so that you can also connect with the city on your terms and in your own way.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City)

Accommodation:

Derwent House

• Mid-range hotel located in Cape Town (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

The Winelands by bicycle

Is a trip to the Cape ever complete without a mind-swirling jaunt to the winelands? Of course not! Let us whisk you off to Stellenbosch where you will spend the night at the quint Camissa Farm. Spend the day with our vino friends exploring the vineyards and indulging on delicious wine tastings — While On Bicycle! (can be swapped with other modes of getting around for those who had a questionable childhood).

Main Destination:

Stellenbosch (Winelands)

Accommodation:

Camissa Farm

• Luxury self catering accommodation located near Stellenbosch (Winelands)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Big 5 Safari Experience

Had enough of people? Time for a bit of wildlife and nature! Board a local flight from Cape Town to Durban, the gateway to the pristine wildlife reserves of Zululand. Enter into Manyoni Private Game Reserve — a 23,000 hectare Big 5 wilderness offering some of the best value safari experiences in Southern Africa. Spend 3 nights in this remote piece of wilderness where you will embark on twice daily 3 hour game drives in open safari vehicles with experienced and passionate rangers. For the adrenalin junkies, walking safaris can also be arranged when planned in advance. Your morning game drive starts at 06h00 and your evening game drive begins at 16h00 and ends after dark at 19h00.

Manyoni is also renowned for its conservation experiences. While all conservation experiences are subject to availability, the reserve is home to a rhino orphanage and pangolin rehabilitation among other projects. We will let you know what you can experience while at Manyoni closer to your time of arrival.

Main Destination:

Manyoni Private Game Reserve

Accommodation:

Mavela Game Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Manyoni GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Marine Safari along the Indian Ocean

One of the best things about KwaZulu-Natal is that the Big 5 reserves are just a stone throw away from the warm Indian Ocean coastline. Today you will make your way to Maputaland. This is an area that attracts Leatherback and Loggerhead Turtles as well as Humpback and Southern Right Whales. It is also a piece of coastline that offers amazing snorkelling. For those keen on a bit of scuba diving, this can easily be arranged in Sodwana Bay (just around the corner).

Pick your poison with exploring the coastal forest, local community, marine experiences or indulge in a bit of relaxation on the beach, sipping on cocktails for your final two nights in South Africa. This camp is all about social impact and sustainability from the lodge design to their menu — a feel good experience!

Main Destination:

Kosi Bay (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)

Accommodation:

Big Skies Ubunye Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Back to King Shaka Airport in Durban

For your final day in nature, head down to the rock-pools for a spot of snorkelling or a morning swim in the warm Indian Ocean. After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Durban's King Shaka International Airport in time to connect with your onward travel arrangements.

For those who want to see a bit more while out here, why not include a visit to the cultural hub that is Eswatini/Swaziland or make your way into the mountains of the Drakensberg and Lesotho for a truly special experience.

If you are the sort of explorer who who wants to make the most of that long haul flight, why not share with us your interests and we will design something just for you.

All tours are 100% customisable.

Main Destination:

King Shaka International Airport (Durban)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.