Departing from Cape Town at 08h30, we follow the rugged coastline through the numerous fishing villages to Hermanus - well known for offering  the finest land based whale watching (in season). Our next stop is the southern most tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the warm Indian and cold Atlantic oceans meet. This afternoon we will spend time game watching in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, acclaimed for its unique fauna, flora and spectacular scenery.  We overnight in comfortable bungalows. Dinner.

An early start, we leave the coast and cross the mighty Outeniqua Mountains to enter the dry Karoo Interior.  We follow the “famed and funky Route 62” toward Oudtshoorn where we visit the Cango Caves; one of the world’s great wonders. We will also visit a commercial Ostrich farm to learn more about these huge flightless birds. Late this afternoon we traverse the Outeniqua Pass and then travel through the Lake District en-route to our Log Cabins hidden in the heart of the Knysna forest. Our home for the next two nights will be in Knysna. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

This day will be spent exploring this renowned region and its many attractions. We will walk in the forest in search of the elusive Knysna Lourie;  We will visit sun-kissed beaches, and will enjoy a ski boat trip around the Knysna Lagoon and through the Heads in search of dolphins and whales (weather permitting). Tonight we dine at a restaurant in the vibrant woodcutter town of Knysna. (Lunch and dinner are own expense). Breakfast.

Today we will travel the "Old Passes Road" to the Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park where we will walk part of the acclaimed "Otter Trail".  Continuing along the coast, we will pass through Port Elizabeth en-route to our  camp near the Addo Elephant Reserve where we stay in comfortable cabins.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

This day will be spent exploring the Park. Renowned for its herds of African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Cape Buffalo, Dung Beetles, and other interesting species this Park is one of Africa’s conservation success stories. We return to our cabins for the night. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Back to the coast today, we wind through the frontier area first settled by the 1820 settlers. We will pass through numerous towns that were once the epitome of colonial Africa before making for East London. This afternoon we will enjoy a guided township tour before heading to a local shebeen where we will try the local dishes whilst listening to traditional Jazz music. Dinner own expense. Breakfast, Lunch.

Today we travel into an area once designated as a Tribal Homeland during the apartheid era (Transkei).  Nelson Mandela was born here, and our route takes us past both his birthplace and the holiday house that he had built to replicate his prison house. This afternoon we arrive at our remote, secluded resort where we spend two nights.  A full day is spent with time on the beach and enjoying  the surf. To stretch our legs we will conduct a  hike along the Wild Coast.  Accommodation on these nights is part of a rural community project and is rustic, clients may be expected to share – more than 2 per bungalow.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

A reasonably long drive today, but well rested, we pass through the scenic hills of the Eastern Cape, dotted with rural villages where women work in the fields and men tend their cows as they have for centuries. Our journey then takes us past the many resorts of the Kwazulu – Natal South Coast before we enter Durban, South Africa’s holiday city and home to Africa’s busiest harbour. Our stop tonight is just north of Durban.  Our inn is situated literally on the beach and this is the perfect place to unwind after the many days of traveling.  Tonight we enjoy a “braai” on the patio before falling asleep to the sound of the crashing waves.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Tour ends this morning after breakfast.

No accommodation is provided on Day 10, if you require extra night accommodation, please contact either your agent of Kumuka to organise this. Both International and domestic flights can be organised ex Durban airport. Alternatively, the guides will transit back to Johannesburg today, if you wish to accompany them a fee of ZAR 300.00 is payable locally direct to the guide, you can expect to arrive into Johannesburg by late afternoon, early evening traffic dependant.