Unfolds in a twelve-day odyssey through southern Africa, let yourself be enchanted by the coastline of South Africa and the peaks of the cloudy kingdom of Lesotho.
Your journey begins at the coast of KwaZulu-Natal and winds inland to the cradle of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Parks, these peaks protect the basin below and are referred to as the “Barrier of Spears”.
We spend two nights here and take advantage of the hiking trails that lead through emerald green hills, in the surroundings we experience the Howick Falls and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, which immerse you in the historical and cultural soul of the region.
On the way to Lesotho, you cross the sandstone of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, the route rises into mountain views, a hike leads to prehistoric rock art and crashing waterfalls that split the valleys.
For cultural immersion, a pony trek or visiting a local village offers insights into a way of life shaped by the landscape.
Back in South Africa, the Karoo unfolds before us, time slows down in the colonial relic of the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, and an early rise rewards you with the Valley of Desolation in the first light.
In the afternoon, we move on to the Addo Elephant National Park, a spectacular hotspot for wildlife among golden acacia bushes, where we embark on afternoon safaris in our vehicles over two days.
Our journey turns towards the Garden Route, a lush panorama that awaits us, the Tsitsikamma National Park greets you with waves on rocky shores and the whisper of native fynbos plants.
Be ready for the Waterfall Trail or for wooden walkways along the Storms River Mouth with picturesque views.
The path swings inland to Oudtshoorn, home of the archaic Cango Caves, where you will explore the vast limestone chambers of the underground network.
We travel south through the Little Karoo and reach the southernmost point of the African continent, Cape Agulhas, before we arrive in the oceanic paradise of Hermanus.
On your last morning, you stroll along the captivating cliff path of Hermanus while the ocean roars below, and end your adventure along the Cape Whale Coast Route with a stop at the colony of African penguins at Stony Point.
This journey ends in Cape Town, with a heart full of stories and laughter, shaped by remarkable and wild landscapes.
