Destinations
Africa
South Africa
From Cape Town's dramatic coast to safari sunrises — raw nature meets refined wine country.
Overview
South Africa is one of the destinations I return to most often. Below is a quick orientation — for a tailored itinerary, send me an inquiry and I'll design something specifically for you.
Best time to visit
Nov–Mar
What I plan here
- — Hand-picked boutique hotels and small luxury stays
- — Restaurant reservations the locals actually book
- — Private guides for the right half-day, never longer
- — A pace that matches your group and your energy
Sample itinerary
Cape Town to Kruger, 8 days
Hotels, safaris, wine country and pricing — see the full plan.
Open itinerary →Full itinerary
- Day 1Cape Town
- — Arrival in Cape Town
- — Collect rental car at Cape Town Airport
- — Overnight: Cape Town (Bantry Bay / Waterfront area)
- — Evening visit to Table Mountain
- Day 2Cape Town
- — Half-day Cape of Good Hope excursion
- — Evening hike to Lion's Head
- — Overnight in Cape Town
- Day 3Hermanus
- — Self-drive Cape Town → Hermanus
- — Stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony
- — Overnight in boutique beachfront hotel (Hermanus)
- Day 4Hermanus
- — Whale watching (optional extra) OR shark cage diving (optional extra)
- — Free time
- — Overnight Hermanus
- Day 5Franschhoek
- — Self-drive to Franschhoek
- — Wine tasting experience
- — Overnight: Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek
- Day 6Kruger
- — Self-drive to Cape Town Airport
- — Return rental car
- — Optional domestic flight Cape Town → Kruger area
- — Transfer to lodge
- — Overnight safari lodge (White River / Hazyview area)
- Day 7Kruger National Park
- — Full-day safari game drive
- — Overnight lodge
- Day 8Departure
- — Morning safari (optional)
- — Private transfer Kruger → Johannesburg Airport
- — International departure
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