South Africa: Wildlife Safaris & the Classic African Road Trip

Cape Town - Hermanus - Albertinia - Plettenberg Bay - Oudtshoorn

Adventure, Photography, Videography, Fitness, Exploration, Health, Wildlife

South Africa, while it sits at the edge of the planet, it is the starting point to one of the world’s most extraordinary adventures. The tip of the continent, where Africa either begins or ends. Whether you fancy diving with great white sharks, hopping on game drives in search of lions, or simply chilling on powdery beaches surrounded by jagged mountains, your journey in South Africa will open your mind to infinite new adventures.

  • 9 days

  • 8 - 20 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)

  • 8 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners

  • TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) , between 8 AM and 5 PM

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) on the last day

Activities Included

  • Penguin Paddle Kayak
  • Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Table Mountain Aerial Cable Car
  • Cape Canopy Zipline Tour
  • Big 5 Sunset Safari Game Drive
  • Big 5 Morning Safari Game Drive
  • Keurbooms River Cruise & Stand-up Paddleboard
  • Monkeyland Monkey Safari
  • Birds of Eden Sanctuary Visit
  • Snorkeling with Seals
  • Robberg Coastal Hike
  • Cango Caves Tour
  • Wine Tasting

Other Inclusions

  • Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
  • Local Guide throughout trip
  • All city transfers
  • Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
  • Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Optional Activities

  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Meerkat Sunrise Safari

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Food & alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas & travel insurance
  • Airport transfers outside of designated times

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Welcome to South Africa! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.

transfer

45 MIN

Airport Transfer

meal

dinner

Meet your group! Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

La Splendida Hotel

Overnight in Cape Town

Day 2

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Day 2

Rise and shine. Today you will have a full-day tour of Cape Town with your fellow Travelers.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Penguin Paddle Kayak

Grab a life jacket, and a paddle and hop on a kayak to explore the bay. You won’t be alone as you will be accompanied by the tuxedo-wearing, waddling, local African penguins. On your paddle, you may also see seals and perhaps even a dolphin or two.

activity

5 HOURS

Cape Peninsula Tour

You’ll visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The nature reserve boasts a scenic terrain that is home to zebras, baboons, elands, and ostriches, along with over 250 different species of birds.

activity

1 HOUR 30 MIN

Table Mountain Aerial Cable Car

The day concludes with a visit to the top of Table Mountain by aerial cable car. Up top, you’ll have a bird’s eye vista over the Mother City along with Robben Island lying sleepily in Table Bay.

accommodation

La Splendida Hotel

Overnight in Cape Town

Day 3

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Day 3

Today you will wave goodbye to Cape Town and say hello to the open road as you begin your epic road trip along the Garden Route, a 190-mile stretch of coastline.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

4 HOURS

Cape Canopy Zipline Tour

On the zipline, you will fly through the valley, zipping past waterfalls, high above the treeline.

accommodation

Baleens Hotel

Overnight in Hermanus

Day 4

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Day 4

The morning is free to relax on the beaches of Hermanus. If you are feeling adventurous, there will be an optional activity offered where you can go shark cage diving. In the afternoon, your road trip continues and you will ride to Albertinia where you will arrive at a game lodge.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

4 HOURS

Shark Cage Diving (Optional)

In this experience, you will meet one of nature’s most feared predators, the great white shark. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or not, shark cage diving can be done without any diving certifications necessary.

activity

2 HOURS 30 MIN

Big 5 Sunset Safari Game Drive

You will embark on a guided open vehicle safari in search of the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and the African buffalo. Along with the wildlife, the nature reserve is a stunning piece of nature, tranquil and lovely for a sunset.

meal

dinner

Dinner at the game lodge is included.

accommodation

Garden Route Game Lodge

Overnight in Albertinia

Day 5

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Day 5

Some of the best times to view wildlife is early in the hours and your safari will head out in search of the big 5 this morning.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS 30 MIN

Big 5 Morning Safari Game Drive

You will experience the thrill of tracking Africa’s Big 5 - African buffalo, rhino, elephant, lion and leopard. Make sure to bring your camera.

activity

2 HOURS

Keurbooms River Cruise & Stand-up Paddleboard

The beaches of Plettenberg are all white sand and crystal blue waters surrounded by lush indigenous forests and mountains as the backdrop. In the afternoon, you’ll board a riverboat and cruise down the Keurbooms River located in the nature reserve. As you float down the gorge, you’ll be able to hop on a stand-up paddle board and make your way downstream.

accommodation

Bayview Hotel

Overnight in Plettenberg Bay

Day 6

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Day 6

Today is all about wildlife so don't forget to bring your camera, you'll be making plenty of new friends.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

1 HOUR

Monkeyland Monkey Safari

On your monkey safari, you will be able to see over 550 primates of various species like capuchin monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs, gibbons, and howler monkeys.

activity

1 HOUR

Birds of Eden Sanctuary Visit

You will visit the Birds of Eden Sanctuary, home to 3500 birds of 220 species. The sanctuary is also a rescue center where previously caged birds can now live a life of free flight in a habitat as large and natural as possible.

activity

1 HOUR 30 MIN

Snorkeling with Seals

Situated close to the shore in shallow waters that protect the marine area from the currents of the South Atlantic Ocean, you will find a colony of 6000 seals sunbathing near the rocks. Swimming with these curious and friendly animals offers the ultimate human/animal interactive experience.

accommodation

Bayview Hotel

Overnight in Plettenberg Bay

Day 7

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Day 7

You will start your day with a leisurely sea cliff hike in Robberg Nature Reserve. In the afternoon you will head to Oudtshoorn and on the way, you stop for a tour of the Cango Caves.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Robberg Coastal Hike

You will lace up your hiking boots and head for a morning hike in Robberg Nature Reserve. It’s a leisurely 2-mile hike but with some dramatic views of sea cliffs and sandy beaches. Distance: 2 miles / Duration: 1.5 hours / Difficulty: Easy

activity

1 HOUR

Cango Caves Tour

Surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites, you will weave and crawl through narrow passages and exciting tunnels.

accommodation

De Zeekoe

Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Day 8

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Day 8

This morning you will make your way back to Cape Town along the picturesque Route 62, stretching across the Western and Eastern capes.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

3 HOURS

Meerkat Sunrise Safari (Optional)

If you feel like getting up extra early this morning, there will be an optional meerkat sunrise safari organized. This unique wildlife experience will have you in the bush at sunrise, coffee in hand, as curious meerkats emerge from their burrows to warm up to the morning sun.

activity

45 MIN

Wine Tasting

Along with stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife, South Africa also boasts world-class wines. En route back to Cape Town, you will stop at Robertson’s Wine Valley for a tasting.

meal

dinner

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

La Splendida Hotel

Overnight in Cape Town

Day 9

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Day 9

All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.

meal

breakfast

Your breakfast at the hotel is included.

transfer

45 MIN

Airport Transfer

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