Day 01 :Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa

Your South Africa in 10 Days tour, commences with your arrival in Cape Town. Here you will be met and transferred to the De Waterkant Village where you check in for (3) nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

The De Waterkant Village is a collection of colourful European influenced houses & cottages, some of the cobble stoned roads & buildings dating to the 1700's. Situated between the city and the famous V&A Waterfront, the village is a curious mix of past & present, and is home to an abundance of restaurants, art galleries & clubs.

Day 02 : Full Day Tour of Cape Peninsula

This morning you will be taken on a privately guided full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, with lunch included. This is a 'must do' tour when in Cape Town. The tour takes you on a spectacular coastal journey through to the Cape Peninsula, and includes highlights such as: • Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope • Boulders Beach – Penguin Colony • Hout Bay – optional boat trip to Seal Colony • Simonstown historical naval base • Fynbos vegetation • The chance of seeing baboons, bontebok, ostriches, bird life and the Southern Right Whales (seasonal) • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Day 03 :Full Day Tour of City & Robben Island

This morning you will be taken on a privately guided full day tour of the city of Cape Town, followed by lunch. The after lunch you will join the public guided tour to Robben Island, which included a boat trip to the island and a guided tour of this former prison island. On returning to the mainland your guide will transfer you back to your hotel. This tour takes a step back in time as you explore the "Mother City" of South Africa – its views, its history and its people. The tour then takes guests on a more recently historical tour to the notorious Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela and other present day South African politicians were incarcerated. Highlights include: • Travel by cable car to the top of the world famous Table Mountain and enjoy spectacular views of the city (weather dependant) • City orientation tour • The Castle of Good Hope – our first fort • Malay Quarter • Flower market • Green Market Square – our oldest market • Cruise from Cape Town to Robben Island and return with marvellous views of the city and Table Mountain • Bus tour of the island • Robben Island prison accompanied by a former prisoner • Nelson Mandela's cell

Day 04: Full Day Wineland Tour & Franschoek

This morning you check out of the hotel and will be taken on a privately guided full day tour of the Cape winelands, with lunch included. The tour of the Cape Winelands is characterized by the backdrop of majestic mountains, lush valleys, quaint villages and scenic vineyards. Highlights include: • Stellenbosch, tree lined streets, historical architecture, alfresco cafés and good shopping • Franschhoek Valley with its endless mountain vistas • Paarl – "the pearl of the Cape" – home to the Afrikaans language • Cape Dutch architecture – visit the acclaimed Boschendal Manor House • Wine tasting on some of the finest Cape Wine Estates • Cellar tour

At the end of the tour you will be dropped off at the Franschoek Country House in the quaint village of Franschoek. Here you overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. Nestled in the picturesque wine valley of Franschhoek. This intimate hotel, offers luxury and relaxation to discerning travellers. The restored manor house and former perfumery date back to late 1800s. Situated on the edge of the Franschoek village, the hotel is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and majestic mountains.

Day 05:Cape Winelands to Zululand

This morning you will be collected from Franschoek Country House and transferred to the Cape Town International Airport where you board your flight to Durban, in the province of Kwa Zulu Natal. Here you make your way to the Avis counter and collect your rented car.

You drive north to the Eshowe area and check into the Isibindi Zulu Lodge where you check in for (2) nights on a full board basis. Included in your stay is once daily game drive or walk and a Zulu Boma dinner experience on one of the night.

Day 06:Day at leisure - Isibindi

Take a game drive or game walk. The opportunity exists to book onto other Zulu cultural experiences.

Day 07 : Isibindi to Hluhluwe Game Reserve

This morning you drive further north to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve - the oldest game reserve in Africa! Here you check into the Hilltop Rest Camp and spend (2) nights on a bed and breakfast basis.Included in your daily stay is 1 guided game drive. The opportunity to book additional guided drives or walks does exist, as well as the option of self driving a game drive in your rented car.

Day 08:Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Day at leisure to enjoy the safari activities at Hluhluwe Game Reserve. The Hluhluwe Game Reserve covers about 96 000 hectares of beautiful bush clad rolling hills. The region was first recognized for its beauty and rich wildlife by the old Zulu kings Shaka and Dingiswayo and it was they that put the first measures of conservation in place. Today the area is as pretty as ever and is habitat for an abundance of wildlife (including the big Five) and some amazing birdlife.

Day 09:Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Thonga Beach Lodge

Today after breakfast you take a leisurely drive to the Maputoland Coastline and check into the Thonga Beach Lodge (sea view room) for (2) nights on a full board basis. Your stay includes all meals, teas & coffees, use of snorkelling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya and cultural tours.

Day 10:Thonga Beach Lodge

Day at leisure to enjoy the activities and beauty of Thonga Beach Lodge. Today is the last day, and a fine way to end a colourful ten days in South Africa. Overlooking a sweeping blue bay, the lodge is grafted into the lush coastal dune forest with long golden beaches leading to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.