11 Days: Cape Town - Johannesburg - Kruger Park
Indigenous Origins – Urban Jazz Safaris – The Big Five
Cape Town: The Mother City
Day One & Two. Origins and Jazz
We begin with the city's origin stories. From the heights of Table Mountain to the streets of District Six, we explore the layers of indigenous, colonial, and apartheid history. The evening brings a Jazz Safari—an intimate visit to the homes of local musicians for a concert and conversation over a home-cooked meal.
Day Three. San Culture & Lagoon Kayaking
We travel to the West Coast to visit !Khwa ttu, a center of excellence in San history and culture. Learn about indigenous languages and herbal teas before heading to the West Coast National Park for a peaceful kayaking session on the Langebaan Lagoon.
Day Four & Five. City Futures & The Colour of Wine
Meet entrepreneurs challenging the business narrative in the city, followed by an e-bike ride over the dramatic Chapman’s Peak. We conclude our Cape Town stay with the Colour of Wine Safari, engaging with black winemakers who are reshaping the industry's image.
The sound of the city: Cape Town Jazz Safari
Johannesburg: The City of Gold
Day Six. City, Soweto & Sanctuary Mandela
Johannesburg is a city of innovation. We explore the iconic Ponte Tower, the street art of Newtown, and the historic streets of Soweto. The day ends with a very special dinner at Insights, the restaurant located at Sanctuary Mandela—the former home of Nelson Mandela.
Day Seven. Human Origins
A deep dive into paleoanthropology. We visit the WITS Origins Centre and the Cradle of Humankind, where the largest concentration of human ancestral remains in the world are found. A specialist joins us to demystify our collective journey as a species.
Living History: Sanctuary Mandela, Johannesburg
Kruger: Wild Transformation
Day Eight to Eleven. The Safari Experience
We fly into the Kruger Park for a three-night immersion. Guests choose between Kruger Shalati (the Train on the Bridge), a black-owned luxury lodge, or Umlani Lodge, a rustic Fair Trade certified eco-lodge. Between sunrise and sunset game drives, we visit local villages to connect with rural South African life.
Innovation in the Wild: Kruger Shalati
Day Eleven. Departure
After a final morning game drive and breakfast in the bush, we transfer to the airport for your flight back to OR Tambo International and your journey home.
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