South Africa itinerary

Planning your South Africa Itinenary

Its difficult to define the best South Africa itinenary. The country is diverse and offers plenty. A good start is a week in Cape Town, at the tip of Africa: hike up Table Mountain, then cruise down on the cable car, marveling at the sprawling city below; take a spectacular scenic drive around the peninsula; take a boat to Robben Island for the 3hr. tour; by night, party to the decadent beat of the dance and jazz clubs. Next, go wine-tasting in Stellenbosch, and let a frisky horse whisk you through valleys and vineyards. Now hug the coast, admiring the Cape Dutch architecture along the Garden Route. Catch the famous steam train, Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, from George to Knysna, stopping at Wilderness. In Knysna, bike out to view the giant Knysna heads before moving on to party with the young, tanned, and beautiful at Plettenberg Bay. Tackle the rugged terrain in the Tsitsikamma National Park, suntan and surf on famous Jeffreys Bay, then on to Port Elizabeth, where fortune might pitch you the thrill of a night-cricket match and boerewors roll at St. George’s Park. Drive through the Karoo desert to check out the spooky Owl House near Graaff-Reinet, then head to Grahamstown—with some good planning and some luck, you may be able to catch one of their world-famous festivals. Continue inland to visit a sangoma in Lesotho, and try your hand at some of the country’s amazing pony trekking. From here, explore the sheer Drakensberg Range before bouncing back to the Wild Coast and Durban for some tropical beaches, colonial architecture, and spicy Indian cuisine. Continue up the coast toward St. Lucia and Cape Vidal, exploring one of the most unique wetland ecosystems on earth. Now into Swaziland, another tiny country that demonstrates both the good and the bad of a traditional monarchy. Slip out the northern side of the country and into Kruger National Park for a few days of the “big five,” and tramp around Blyde River Canyon on your way to Johannesburg for a few hair-raising final days. Take the Soweto township tour and—for an unusual watering hole—visit a shebeen. Relax under the jacarandas and royal palms of Pretoria before bidding adieu to this wonderful country.

Accommodation in and around South Africa

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites accommodation in South Africa
THE VILLAWith its summery, gleaming white, the geometric architecture of Villa Afrikana is already quite a sight. The stylish interior is just as defined in the same perfect white. A modern, unpretentious interior gives the compact Villa Afrika... More

Double Dutch B&B accommodation in South Africa
Double Dutch welcomes you for an unforgettable experience to visit this colonial guesthouse where you can be our guest and feel at home at the same time. Our exclusive accommodation in colonial style provides you with:Bathroom En-suite, TV/DST... More

Hide-Away Guest House accommodation in South Africa
Hide-Away Guest House - your home away from home - is a 15-minute walk to Knysna town or to the bustling Knysna Waterfront. Your South African hosts, Cecil and Colleen Harding, own and manage Hide-Away and will ensure that you have a memorable stay. ... More

Knysna Manor House accommodation in South Africa
KNYSNA ACCOMMODATION - A unique Knysna Bed and Breakfast that combines the charm of times gone by with modern amenities. A 3 star, AA Highly Recommended Knysna guesthouse / B & B that offers personal service and Victorian Charm. This centrally lo... More

La Boheme B&B accommodation in South Africa
You will never forget your first sight of this beautiful bay. With a backdrop of majestic mountains stretching from horizon to horizon, the town lies to one side under a sunny sky, and amongst a collage of green forests and fynbos that are separated ... More

Milk Wood Bay accommodation in South Africa
Milkwood bay guest houes is a mignificent mediterranean style luxury guest house superbly set on the eastern head od KnysnaLagoon with an uninterrupted view across the bay, after enjoying breakfst guest may unwind at the heated indoor swimming pool c... More

Phantom River View accommodation in South Africa
The Phantom River View Cabins blend together the best of self-catering luxury accommodation with a fairytale forest setting to give you a destination that you’ll never want to say goodbye to. Situated 11km outside Knysna, along the Garden Route... More

Bradach House accommodation in South Africa
Bradach House is situated on Paradise Hill, Knysna, overlooking the Knysna Lagoon with spectacular views from Belvedere to the famous Knysna Heads. We provide luxury accommodation with 8 en suite rooms of which 5 have a lovely view of the Knysna Lago... More

Hilton House accommodation in South Africa
Hilton House is a luxurious Waterside Accommodation. It is a four star accommodation in Knysna Quays.... More

Croft House accommodation in South Africa
Croft House, a delightful, comfortable old Knysna home is situated on a large erf up a quiet valley just three minutes drive from Knysna centr... More

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