Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles and storks. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape. Where nearly 2 million of hectares of unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sights – this is real Africa. The world renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. We go on a 4 x 4 game drive at Kruger National Park. Thereafter, we depart and head off to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park.

Isimangaliso Wetlands Park was listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site in December 1999 in recognition of its superlative natural beauty and unique global values. iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. We do a self drive game drive in Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. We depart in the afternoon and head off to Durban.

After breakfast, we do a mini tour of Durban. Durban, South Africa’s famous Surf City that is now part of the greater eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, is justifiably proud of its Golden Mile – a stretch of some of the safest swimming beaches in South Africa. Since 2010, the view from the Golden Mile has included an additional landmark; the imposing Moses Mabhida Stadium, from which a meandering brick-paved promenade stretches north to Blue Lagoon and south to Addington Beach. Durban’s beachfront promenade is patronised by early morning joggers, cyclists, pram-pushing mums, dog-walking seniors and a host of perambulating city dwellers who love taking in the fresh, salt-laden morning breeze.

From Durban we drive inland to Howick Falls en-route to Drakensberg Mountains. The Howick Falls view from the top, in particular, is pretty inspiring, and the volley of water mesmerising. The waterfall is a 95 metre cascade into a grilling, restless pool, regarded by the local Zulus with grave superstition, and said to be the place of the spirits of ancestors.

A short distance from Howick Falls we make a stop at Nelson Mandela Capture Site which is also in Howick. Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August 1962 outside Howick, Natal, South Africa. He spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site commemorates this moment in history with a visitor centre and a world renowned sculpture.

From the Nelson Mandela Cature Site we travel in the beautiful Midlands Meander area with its beautiful valleys and hills as we make our way to the Drakensberg. We arrive at the Drakensberg in mid day and proceed to do some hiking. The hiking is anything from 2 hours to 4 hours depending on one’s level of fitness and desire. The Drakensberg region is extraordinary, thanks to the dramatically beautiful setting. This region is home to the awe-inspiring mountain range which is predominantly found in the KwaZulu Natal Province. The Drakensberg Mountain range is more than 200 kilometres long and combines rugged peaks with verdant valleys and spectacular backdrops. It creates a natural border between the kingdom of Lesotho and the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Overnight accommodation will be in the Drakensberg Region.

Stop over for lunch in Margate or Port Shepstone and explore the beautiful beaches here before proceeding to Port Edwatd.

Port Edward is a small resort town situated on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It lies north of the Mtamvuna Gorge which includes the Mtamvuna River and is the border between KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. It is situated on the R61 road between Port Shepstone and Lusikisiki.

This is a day of changing landscapes as we drive from the coast in Port Edward inland passing Bizana and Mthatha in the Eastern Cape Region. We see the Xhosa villages all along the way. We eventually drive back to the coast as we reach East London.

East London is all about its long, white stretches of sandy beach that appeal to surfers, swimmers and sun worshippers alike. The beaches here are some of the finest in the world and a few, like Nahoon Reef, are a surfer’s paradise and host to international surfing competitions. East London’s easy access to other areas like the Wild Coast, and inland to the Amatola Mountains, also makes it a popular destination. We check into our accommodation and spend a relaxed afternoon in East London’s beautiful beaches.

After breakfast we depart from East London and head to Port Alfred, one of South Africa’s most beautiful coastal towns. In Port Alfred we visit the Kowie river, watch some boat rides and even go into the rides – optional extra. We depart from Port Alfred after lunch and head towards Port Elizabeth. Known as the "Friendly City", Port Elizabeth is located on the south-eastern coast, 763 km east of Cape Town.

From East London we travel to Addo Elephant National Park in search of the big 5. On a good day we should be able to spot a lot of wildlife which includes elephant, buffalo, zebra, kudu, lion, giraffe, and much more. Addo Elephant National Park is the 3rd largest game reserve in South Africa.

Depart from Jeffreys Bay after breakfast and head off to Bloukrans Bridge in the Tsitsikama National Park area. Here there is an opportunity to do a bungy jump, the world's highest jump, a full 216m in height. We stop at the viewpoint for a look at this spectacular site, and an optional bungy jump.

We proceed with our tour from the Bloukrans Bridge and head to Plettenberg Bay or Plett as it is popularly known. We make a stop over for lunch (optional) in Plettenberg Bay. We make a brief tour of Plettenberg Bay. We then proceed to Knysna arriving at around 1pm.

In Knysna, we visit the Knysna Heads. The Knysna Heads are a pair of sandstone cliffs that separate the Knysna Lagoon from the sea beyond; a famous landmark along the renowned Garden Route. The eastern head is easily accessible by car and has many spectacular viewpoints overlooking the channel, Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon and estuary, and the Outeniqua Mountains.

We also visit the Waterfront Knysna Quays to watch the sun set and enjoy some drinks in extremely relaxed conditions. The Waterfront is a chilled out extension of Knysna. A scenic view of the harbour with quite a number of yachts make it a scenery. A good number of restaurants from cafes to great restaurants, one can easily spend 2-3 hours here, you can also book some rides on the lagoon on the fast boat. And like any tourist spot, you can find a great number of shops with tinkers and souvenirs.

After breakfast we start off and head to Hermanus. Our major stop is at Benguela Cove Wine Estate where a world class wine tasting is organised. Here each person gets to taste 5 different wines.

From Benguela Cove Wine Estate we head to Hermanus arriving in the afternoon. In Hermanus, we visit the beaches as well as the new habor. During whale season there are several opportunities to spot whales from the numerous vantage points along Hermanus’ elevated rocky coastline (the best land-based viewing point in the world for whale–watching).

From Hermanus, on this final day we travel along the Whale Coast. Our first stop is in Betty's Bay where we stop over to see some African Penguins. Thereafter we continue on our journey to Cape Town, driving on the side of the coast. This is a beautiful breathtaking part of the route. The route is well-known for its natural beauty, white sandy beaches, majestic mountains, a rich diversity in plant life and excellent wines. During whale season there are several opportunities to spot whales from the numerous vantage points along Hermanus’ elevated rocky coastline (the best land-based viewing point in the world for whale–watching).