17 nights
0.632t C0²
Strict Cancellation

South Africa’s Dream List: 18-Day Extensive Sun, Sea & Safari

From €3737 / person in May

With this trip, you don’t have to choose between South Africa’s most popular highlights. Kick off the dream list with Big 5 game drives in the Kruger before exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Garden Route. Round it off with a scenic drive through South Africa’s pick of top wine estates, historical towns and ocean delights.

Trip Route

  • Arrival

    Johannesburg Airport

    1

    1 nights

    Johannesburg

    Built during the Witwatersrand Gold Rush of the late 1800s, Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and the economic hub of the country. With unforgettable nature-inspired excursions right on its doorstep, not to mention a rich cultural history, exciting city life, and retail to rival only the best in Africa, Johannesburg is truly a modern city with something for everyone.

    Your Hotel

    The Peech Hotel

    An opulent boutique hotel offering a comfortable Johannesburg stay over

    From€ 102/person
  • 2

    3 nights

    Kruger Central

    Kruger Central is known for its grassy savannas and epic African sunsets. Visitors to this part of the park will find themselves unable to resist taking photo after photo of the large herds of antelope that frequent the area, or the predators that stalk them. With so many lions, cheetahs and leopards around, spotting these fierce hunters is almost inevitable.

    Your Hotel

    Simbavati River Lodge

    A safari lodge set on peaceful riverbanks in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve

    From€ 385/person
  • 3

    1 nights

    Johannesburg

    Built during the Witwatersrand Gold Rush of the late 1800s, Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and the economic hub of the country. With unforgettable nature-inspired excursions right on its doorstep, not to mention a rich cultural history, exciting city life, and retail to rival only the best in Africa, Johannesburg is truly a modern city with something for everyone.

    Your Hotel

    The Peech Hotel

    An opulent boutique hotel offering a comfortable Johannesburg stay over

    From€ 102/person
  • 4

    2 nights

    Knysna

    The town’s focus is the beautiful Knysna Lagoon, ringed by forested hills dotted with vacation homes. However, there are several walking and mountain bike trails too, many offering tremendous views back over the ocean.

    Your Hotel

    Head Over Hills

    Luxury boutique hotel overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean

    From€ 100/person
  • 5

    2 nights

    Wilderness

    Found in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains in a region of incomparable beauty, Wilderness is an attractive coastal refuge with beautiful beaches and numerous vantage points from which to watch the whales and dolphins.

    Your Hotel

    Simbavati Fynbos on Sea Cottage

    A self-catering cottage along the Garden Route with sweeping sea views

    From€ 128/person
  • 6

    1 nights

    Swellendam

    Swellendam, found halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, is a charming stop-over. Along the Main Road, the historic town blooms into a bustling centre of activity that nestles up to the mountain with several quaint shops and restaurants worth visiting.

    Your Hotel

    The Robertson Small Hotel

    A contemporary boutique hotel found along the world’s longest wine route

    From€ 81/person
  • 7

    2 nights

    Whale Route

    The Whale Route traverses the scenic R44, passing charming towns like Betty’s Bay, Kleinmond, Hermanus, Pringle Bay, Stanford, and Gansbaai – with some of the best land-based whale watching spots on the planet (between August and November).

    Your Hotel

    Mosaic Lagoon Lodge

    An abundant, ecological gem set in between secluded milkwood trees

    From€ 168/person
  • 8

    2 nights

    Stellenbosch Wine Route

    Stellenbosch is South Africa's 2nd oldest town and is surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. Stellenbosch is best known for its impeccable wines. The town's oak-shaded streets are lined with cafés, boutiques, and art galleries.

    Your Hotel

    Angala Boutique Hotel

    Tranquil lodge in the heart of the winelands offering luxurious restoration

    From€ 115/person
  • 9

    3 nights

    Atlantic Seaboard

    Thanks to the massive variety of attractions, the Atlantic Seaboard is one of Cape Town's premier tourist spots. There are many ways to explore this vibrant part of the Mother City; however, it’s best to do it on foot.

    Your Hotel

    Pineapple House Boutique Hotel

    High-end, eclectic hotel found in Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard

    From€ 52/person
  • Departing

    Cape Town Airport

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Because of the easy way we communicated with our Viatu expert, it felt like planning our holidays with a friend. It made it really flexible and perfectly suitable for our needs. The accommodations that he suggested were just wonderful and a perfect mix of everything we needed.

Nicole

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Our Viatu experience was just amazing, starting with the first discussions and the planning of our trip to Namibia. The Viatu team did a great job planning the trip according to our wishes and preferences.

Stefano

Verified Traveller

What can I say? We've had an absolute blast traveling through Namibia. Soooo many good new memories! We booked our trip a bit last minute but had amazing support from Viatu to get all the information in time.

Anna

Verified Traveller

We had an incredible journey with Viatu and many unforgettable memories in South Africa. The journey was tailor-made to our wishes and the communication with Alex really easy, friendly and helpful. All the information was accessible online at any time, nicely presented and structured in an overview.

Michèle

Verified Traveller

We had the most wonderful experience with Viatu and the trip of a lifetime. My sister and I travelled for 3,5 weeks through Namibia and South Africa, and everything was perfectly planned and just amazing.

Valerie

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With super short notice, they organised a trip that was just perfect. Loved everything about it! Will definitely recommend Viatu to all my friends!

Margherita

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The recommended accommodations were perfect for us and everything was as expected. Even though we booked on very short notice, everything went smoothly and was well managed by Viatu.

Jan

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I'm very thankful for my first Viatu experience. The 3-week trip across Namibia combined incredible landscapes and nature, mindblowing eco-friendly lodges and utter peace of mind. The organisation and support of the Viatu team were spot-on - this is the way to impress. Thanks a lot!

Christoph

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We loved using the Viatu Trip Builder to design our holidays in South Africa. It was super easy and transparent. Our holidays were great and the few times we needed support, our consultant Benoit was very quick and helpful.

Anita

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I had a once in a lifetime trip with Viatu. It was extremely exciting, adventurous and diverse! As my first trip, I found it to be very enjoyable. Everything was totally planned out from A to Z.

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