South Africa Escape

We take a scenic drive along the coast from Cape Town to Cape Point. When we arrive you can walk up to the old lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman funicular. This little railway runs from the car park to the upper lighthouse through dense fynbos shrubland. Enjoy the view, grab a snack and join the group again as we head for Boulder’s Beach. Here we take time to stroll around and see the famous African penguins. Stop for lunch in the quaint fishing village of Kalk Bay. Sit back and enjoy the coastal views on the beautiful drive back to Cape Town.

Gansbaai is known as one of the best places to see Great White sharks up close on a South African tour. If you choose to go on this adventure, you will be picked up early in the morning and taken to Gansbaai. Guests are accompanied by trained professionals and lowered into the water in a sturdy cage. If conditions are good you will be able to see a real, live shark in the flesh. It is the thrill of a lifetime. This exhilarating outing is followed by breakfast and coffee at the harbour nearby.

Wetsuits, goggles and transport are included. Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Land-based whale watching is a popular pastime along South Africa's southern coast. The town of Hermanus is known as one of the 12 best whale-watching spots in the world. The area around Walker Bay is the mating and breeding ground of Southern Right whales. These majestic animals migrate here from the Antarctic around June. The best time to look out for whales is between September and November. You may also be fortunate enough to spot the Marine Big 5 here - Southern Right/Humpback/Bryde's Whales, Great White Shark, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an education, life-changing experience.

Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Our Favourite! The 2-3 hour Storms River kayak & Lilo adventure is our most popular adventure activity where you can experience the best of Tsitsikamma has to offer! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge and experience the long, deep, quiet pools with deep caves and ancient forests, then the kayak & lilo trip is for you!

No experience is required. The minimum age is 5years old.

Optional: Booties and wetsuits are available to hire

We have time slots at 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00

Monkeyland is a primate sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. It's the first of its kind in world where different primate species roam free in one space. Daily monkey safaris allow guests to view 500+ resident primates. It's truly wonderful to see these creatures in their forest home! Monkeyland is Fair trade certified. This means the sanctuary is committed to fair and responsible tourism practices. By supporting Fairtrade providers, you help bring about sustainable tourism in South Africa.

Birds of Eden is a very unique Fairtrade bird sanctuary. There is a huge dome net covering 2km of boardwalks, ponds, dams and an amphitheatre that seats 200. This makes it the world's largest free-flight aviary at 50m high. Here you can view more than 200 species of birds throughout 23,000 square meters of forest.

Bloukrans Bungy is the world’s highest commercial bungy bridge. The Bloukrans Bridge is 216 meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. We know you are thinking: Yikes! But, it is operated by trained professionals and governed by strict safety protocols. The only thing standing between you and the ultimate adrenaline rush is taking that step over the ledge...Not too fond of heights? You can also watch the adrenaline junkies do the jump from a viewing point.

The Tsitsikamma rainforest is a majestic place. Some of the giant Yellowwood trees that grow here are more than 700 years old! A canopy tour is a great way to see the forest from a different perspective. You are strapped into a harness and travel along a zipline from one platform to the next. The entire process is managed by trained professionals. It is an adrenaline jolt of note! You will also learn a lot about the forest ecology and enjoy wonderful scenery. If you can handle heights, this outing is highly recommended.

Journey with us down the old Storms River Pass, and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially-designed vehicle. Follow the elephant trail, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while hearing about the history of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious tea at a beautiful picnic site next to the Storms River, where wagons travelled more than a century ago.

Stargazing is best enjoyed in areas with clear skies and low light pollution. Places like Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo are far away from big cities with lots of lights. A local expert takes us out into the field to introduce us to the night sky. This is a great way to learn more about the southern hemisphere's stars! You'll also find out how the native people used it to navigate at night.

If you want to explore the Kruger National Park in-depth, a half-day game drive is a good way to go! You will be in the company of a professional guide who knows the park like the back of their hand. Local guides are also experts at sensing wildlife movements, trust us! You will go to all the places where you are most likely to see the most majestic of African mammals.

Please note this price excludes the daily conservation fee of R400

A full-day game drive with a highly qualified guide is the best way to explore the Kruger National Park. These guides are experts in sensing and following the movements of wildlife. This means there is an excellent chance of enjoying spectacular wildlife sightings. You will also be able to capture rare photographic and video memories. First prize is seeing the Big Five all in one day!

Please note this price excludes the daily conservation fee of R440

As the sun begins to set, Africa's nocturnal animals awake and come out to play. A sunset game drive is the perfect time to see these animals up close. Take off in an open game viewing vehicle with your trained guide. They will steer you to all the best places to see the African plains and animals. Experience the bush come to life as the sun dips below the horizon. Wrap up warm and keep an eye out for animals big and small!

Please note this price excludes the daily conservation fee of R372

Would you like to get to know Johannesburg better? Our Jozi tour is the perfect introduction! Your guide will pick you up from the guest house and take you into the city, showing you the top attractions Johannesburg has to offer. We start your introduction to Jozi with a great view of the impressive 269m Telkom Tower, as seen on many postcards of Johannesburg. We then enter the inspiring Constitution Hill and Court (when not in session). Political activists like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were once held here. During a tour inside you will learn about some of the legal history of Johannesburg. On our way to Newtown we pass by the longest southern African bridge, named after Mandela. At Mary Fitzgerald Square you can walk on the Jazz Walk of Fame. We end the tour with a visit to the Carlton Centre, also known as the ‘Top of Africa’. A lift will elevate you 50 stories for an amazing panoramic view over the city.

This excursion includes collection and drop off at your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guided tour of Constitutional Hill, a drive over Mandela Bridge, entrance into the Carlton Center and a visit to Mary Fritzgerald Square.
Please note: minimum numbers required. This excursion is suitable for passengers who are extending their stay in Johannesburg after the tour, as it takes place on the last day.

On this half day tour in Soweto your guide, who was born and raised here, will take you past all the local hotspots. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is.

This excursion includes collection and drop off at your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee to the Hector Pieterson Museum, a visit to an informal settlement, a walk through the Regina Mundi Church, a visit to the Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial, a view of the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela).
Please note: minimum numbers required. This excursion is suitable for passengers who are extending their stay in Johannesburg after the tour, as it takes place on the last day.

On this half day tour in Soweto your guide, who was born and raised here, will take you past all the local hotspots. The Soweto tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is.

This excursion includes collection and drop off at your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee to the Hector Pieterson Museum, a visit to an informal settlement, a walk through the Regina Mundi Church, a visit to the Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial, a view of the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela), and lunch.
Please note: minimum numbers required. This excursion is suitable for passengers who are extending their stay in Johannesburg after the tour, as it takes place on the last day.