🌈 South Africa is Pure Energy! ⚡💛
The Rainbow Nation bursts with diverse cultures, 11 languages, and unforgettable experiences 🌍✨We encourage you to join us on this breathtaking trip that you'll never forget!
🍴 Taste & Explore: Cape Town’s beaches and nightlife, share a smoky braai in Soweto, and step into Durban’s colourful markets and rich history, or sun-soaked Cape Winelands 🍷
📜 History & Wilderness: From Robben Island to Kruger’s free-roaming wildlife, every corner tells a story 🦓🦁
✨ Raw, vibrant, unforgettable. 💛🌿Join this small group tour with guaranteed departures.
it promises a journey rich in culture, flavour, and unforgettable natural beauty.
Table Mountain and the aerial cableway (weather-dependent)
Bo-Kaap – one of the city’s most Instagrammable spots and cobblestone streets
City tour with iconic historical buildings, museums, and art galleries
Explore the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade, and Adderley Street with its many statues and historical buildings
Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, passing the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay
Stop at Hout Bay Harbor – a busy fishing harbor
Optional boat ride to Duiker Island to see the Cape Fur Seals
Chapman’s Peak Drive – known as one of the World’s most beautiful drives
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point – the most South-Western point of Africa and the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, with spectacular scenery
False Bay Coastal Road – look out for whales between June and November
Visit the comical African Penguins at Boulders Beach
See colourful beach huts in Simon’s Town
Wine Tastings, with a chocolate OR cheese in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl
10 Nights Accommodation, 4* & 5* star
Arrival: Cape Town, Departure: Port Elizabeth
Breakfast daily, 3x Dinners & 1x Lunch
Congo Caves, Safari Ostrich Farm & Monkeyland
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🛬 Welcome to Cape Town! 🌞💛
Touch down at Cape Town International Airport, where a warm welcome awaits. You’ll be whisked away to your hotel to settle in and get comfy 🏨✨
🌿 Your Afternoon, Your Adventure!
The rest of the day is all yours—relax, explore, or start soaking up the magic of Cape Town at your own pace. Whether it’s a stroll along the coast, a coffee at a cute café, or just lounging with a view, the city is ready to charm you 🌊☕💫
Accommodation: Garden Court Victoria Junction
Meals: Breakfast
🌞 Hello, Cape Town! 🌍✨
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and get ready to fall in love with Cape Town. This half-day city orientation is part history lesson, part culture fix, and part “wow, is this real life?” moment 😲💖
🗻 First Stop: Table Mountain
Hop on a cableway (ticket for your own account) to the top of Cape Town’s most iconic landmark—Mother Nature’s ultimate flex! 💪 Wander the trails at the summit and soak in jaw-dropping views over the City Bowl, Table Bay, the Atlantic Seaboard, and the Peninsula. Warning: your camera roll is about to explode 📸✨
🌈 Next: Bo-Kaap Magic
Back on solid ground, stroll through the vibrant streets of Bo-Kaap, where candy-colored houses and Cape Malay culture deliver serious personality—and incredible photo ops! 😍
🌿 Company Gardens & City Sights
Take a leafy walk through the Company Gardens, a peaceful oasis in the city center, then enjoy a drive past Cape Town’s historic heavy hitters, including the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest building and proof this city has been iconic for centuries 🏰
✨ Cape Town Vibes
History ✅ Culture ✅ Views ✅ Mind-blowing moments ✅ —Cape Town doesn’t hold back, and neither will you 🌟💛
Accommodation: Garden Court Victoria Junction
Meals: Breakfast
🌞 Full Day Cape Peninsula Adventure! 🌍✨
You’ll be picked up from your hotel and whisked away—because Cape Town’s beauty deserves a full day, not half! 🏞️💫
🚗 Atlantic Seaboard Cruise
Drive past glamorous beaches like Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno, then stop at the charming fishing village of Hout Bay. Feeling adventurous? Hop on a boat to see the noisy (and ridiculously cute) Cape Fur Seals 🦭, browse the craft market, or dip your toes in the sparkling ocean 🌊💖
🛣️ Chapman’s Peak Drive
Next, hit one of the most jaw-dropping roads on Earth—cameras at the ready! 📸 Continue to Cape Point, where you can walk (or cheat with the funicular) to the lighthouse for epic ocean views. Don’t forget the iconic photo at the Cape of Good Hope—you’ve officially reached the edge of Africa! 🌍✨
🍴 Lunch by the Sea
Refuel at a seaside spot (for your own account—totally worth it!) before heading along False Bay to Simon’s Town. Meet the adorable African Penguins at Boulders Beach 🐧💛
🌅 Scenic Return
End the day with a scenic drive back through Cape Town’s coastal suburbs, happy, tired, and full of unforgettable memories 🌊💫
Accommodation: Garden Court Victoria Junction
Meals: Breakfast
🍇 Escape to the Cape Winelands! ✨
Meet your guide at your hotel and journey just 45 minutes from Cape Town to a land of mountains, vineyards, and charming Cape Dutch architecture 🏡🌄.
Explore the picturesque towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, where over 150 world-class wine estates await your tasting pleasure 🍷💫. Sip, swirl, and savour the flavours of one of South Africa’s most celebrated food & wine regions—a true feast for all the senses! 😋✨
Accommodation: Garden Court Victoria Junction
Meals: Breakfast
🌞 Rise and shine! Meet your driver-guide at 09:00 (bags packed, checked out—adventure awaits!) as you hit the road on the next chapter of your South African journey: the legendary Garden Route 🌿🗺️
🍷 Route 62 Awaits!
Cruise along the iconic Route 62, officially CNN’s “World’s Best Road Trip” and the world’s longest wine route. Expect quirky towns, stunning scenery, and plenty of epic photo stops 📸🌄. Stretch your legs and refuel with a relaxed lunch in Barrydale (lunch for your own account) 🍔✨
🦩 Welcome to Oudtshoorn!
Check in to your unique stay on a working ostrich farm, where wide-open spaces, curious birds, and farm vibes set the perfect adventure tone 🐥💫.
🍽️ Evening Chill
Enjoy dinner either at your accommodation or in town—transfers included. Sit back, relax, and let the Oudtshoorn magic sink in 🌟🌿
Accommodation: La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa
Alternative accommodation: De Opstal Country Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
🚗 Meet your guide at your hotel at 09:00 and get ready for a full day of Oudtshoorn adventures before cruising along the scenic Garden Route to Knysna 🚗💨
🕳️ First stop: the amazing Cango Caves!
At 11:00, join the Heritage Tour—an easy, jaw-dropping stroll through massive underground chambers, echoing halls, and the famous African Drum Room 🥁💫. Along the way, expert guides share stories of the caves’ early inhabitants, hidden secrets, and mysterious wonders. Totally cool, slightly mysterious, and unforgettable!
🦩 Next: Safari Ostrich Farm!
Get ready for a little feathery fun 🐥. Hop on a guided tractor tour to meet Oudtshoorn’s giant, curious, flightless celebrities. Learn quirky ostrich facts, snap epic selfies, and check out some unique ostrich leather souvenirs 👜📸
🌄 Afternoon: Scenic Drive to Knysna
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the winding Outeniqua Pass, with mountain views, fresh Garden Route air, and plenty of “wow” moments. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon, ready to unwind after a day packed with caves, ostriches, and adventure 🌿✨
Accommodation: Premier Hotel Knysna, The Moorings
Alternative accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
🌴 Today, off to Plettenberg Bay! 🌊
Swing by Monkeyland, a magical free-roaming primate sanctuary, and get up close with some seriously cheeky little residents 🐒💫. Walk among these mischievous monkeys and let their playful antics put a smile on your face! 😄
☀️ Afternoon = Your Time!
Relax, explore, or turn up the adventure:
🏖️ Lounge on the beach
⛴️ Take a boat cruise
🛍️ Browse the shops
…or try any of the exciting optional activities on offer.
Your day, your pace, your fun-filled adventure! ✨💛
Accommodation: Premier Hotel, Knysna , The Moorings
Alternative accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
🌞 After breakfast, set off into the Eastern Cape, with a refreshing stop at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma for a scenic forest walk among towering trees and fresh ocean air 🌊🌳
🏕️ Arrive at Bellevue Forest Reserve, check in to your cozy luxury tent, then jump straight into your first afternoon game drive—eyes wide, cameras ready, adventure mode: ON! 🐾📸
🐘✨ Nestled in a private, malaria-free reserve near Addo, Bellevue is your playground for Big 5 safaris, giraffe tracking walks, and guided open-vehicle adventures. Expect wild encounters, luxury comfort, and all the authentic African magic your heart can handle 🌿🦁💫
Accommodation: Bellvue Forest Reserve
Meals: HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
🌿✨ GIRAFFE WALKING SAFARI – Walk Tall, Literally ✨🌿
This morning, swap wheels for walking shoes and join Bellevue’s famous Giraffe Tracking Safari—where you walk and the giraffes casually judge your height 😄🦒
Stroll through the 2,500-hectare private reserve alongside these gentle giants, guided by an expert ranger who knows their spots, snacks, and side-eye looks. Learn fun facts about giraffe behavior, feeding habits, and conservation while keeping a respectful distance (they’re tall, not shy). It’s peaceful, humbling, and definitely a “wow, I’m really in Africa” moment.
🌅🦁 BIG 5 GAME DRIVE – Back on the Safari Throne 🦁🌅
In the afternoon, hop back into an open safari vehicle for another thrilling Big 5 Game Drive. Track lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards as the bush turns golden and the sun sets dramatically (nature loves good lighting). Expect epic sightings, expert storytelling, and a starlit ride back to camp.
Tall friends in the morning, big legends in the afternoon—safari days don’t get cooler than this 😎🌍
Accommodation: Bellvue Forest Reserve
Meals: HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
🌟🦏 HALF-DAY ADDO ADVENTURE – Up Close with Africa’s Giants! 🦏🌟
Take your safari game next-level with a Half-Day Guided Safari into the legendary Addo Elephant National Park, just a short drive from Bellevue. Hop into open game-viewing vehicles and cruise through landscapes alive with wildlife—majestic elephant herds, curious zebra, elegant kudu, cheeky warthogs, and a rainbow of birdlife waiting to photobomb your selfies 🐘📸
Your expert guide will spill all the wild secrets of Addo—its fascinating history, ecological wonders, and why it’s such a hotspot for conservation. Expect epic encounters, insider knowledge, and a safari that’s as educational as it is exhilarating.
Perfect for adventurers craving a deeper dive into the Eastern Cape’s untamed magic. 🌿✨
Accommodation: Bellvue Forest Reserve
Meals: HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
🌄 One Last Safari Adventure! 🦁💛
This morning, soak up the wild wonders one last time with your final morning game drive (time permitting). Watch the bush wake up, catch a few last glimpses of elephants, lions, and giraffes, and let the African magic fill your heart 🐘🦒✨
✈️ Farewell, Africa… For Now!
After your safari send-off, you’ll be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for your departure flight—taking with you memories that will last a lifetime 🌿💫
Themba Travel is a UK-based tour operator and offers Southern African journeys that inspire hope. Conscious of our footprint on the planet and people, we advocate for dignity, celebrate humanity and respect the environment we travel to.
We showcase the heart of the country through diverse, colourful and collaborative journeys that positively impact and empower. We specialise in Volunteering holidays for grown-ups, Leisure holidays that benefit both traveller and destination and Educational expeditions for curious student groups.
Get in touch:
Email: chantal@thembatravel.com
Call: +44 793 9379 636
