Today you depart by plane from the UK to Port Elizabeth with connecting flight(s) along the way.

Upon your arrival, you will be met at the airport by the driver, who will drive you to Kariega Game Reserve. The drive is approx. 120 km and takes around 1½ hours.

Kariega Game Reserve is a private, family-owned game reserve of approx. 10,000 hectares, an area of a similar size to Jersey. The wildlife reserve was established roughly 20 years ago in a very scenic area with plateaus, valleys and two rivers. The reserve has bushland and open grasslands, which are wet meadows and dry hill slopes. All-in-all, wonderful conditions for animals. And there are many of them, most notably “The Big 5”: Lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffaloes. Not to mention many of the other exciting and exotic animals such as the beautiful impala, the waterbuck, known for the white ring around its hind quarter; the largest antelope – the eland – weighing almost 1 tonne; the kudu with its impressive twisted horns; the timid jackal; and others we are perhaps more familiar with such as zebras, hippos, giraffes, wildebeest, warthogs and baboons. Naturally, there are also many exciting birds.

On your arrival, you will be checked in to a luxury chalet at the 4-star “Main Lodge”. Having checked in, the rest of the day is at your disposal.

The morning is yours to spend as you wish. In the afternoon, you will be going on a walking safari, a totally different experience of the nature and animals. Here, it is no longer the big animals that are in focus, but the smaller animals, plants, sounds and smells. You might spot the chameleon or the tireless dung beetles rolling elephant dung in which to lay their eggs. The guide also teaches you how to tell the difference between animal tracks. A walking safari gives you a much better understanding of your surroundings. Please note that children must be aged 16+ to join this walking safari. For families with younger children, there is a child-friendly bush walk every morning – also with your own ranger.

All meals during the day are served in the restaurant at Main Lodge.

On one of the days at Kariega you visit a local township. Kariega has supported a group of young entrepreneurs who wanted to give guided tours of their local area, and thanks to The Kariega Foundation, this has become possible. The tour takes a good three hours, and on the way you will visit a local home and a “sangoma” – a traditional healer. Lunch is served at a small local restaurant. It is a really exciting tour and an excellent opportunity to learn more about South Africa and the local culture.

Apart from lunch, all meals during the day are served in the restaurant at Main Lodge.

The day starts with a morning safari, which today is combined with a boat ride on the Kariega River. A safari from the water is a really special experience. Enjoy the undisturbed tranquility of nature as you look out for the profusion of birds in the area, and the animals grazing near the banks of the river. It’s a completely different type of safari, taking you right up close to the wildlife.

All meals during the day are served in the restaurant at Main Lodge.

After breakfast, you will be driven to the airport in Port Elizabeth, from which you will fly to Cape Town. You will be met by our local guide and driven to your hotel. You spend 4 nights in Cape Town.

The rest of the day is at your disposal.

The days In Cape Town are at your disposal.

Cape Town is a wonderful city! With its scenic location at the foot of the famous Table Mountain, you can spend several days just walking around and seeing the city, enjoying the waterfront, the many historical sights and buildings, as well as museums and good restaurants. You may visit the District Six Museum, which tells about the forced displacement of people that took place during apartheid. If you are interested in modern art, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art is an absolute must. We also recommend that you set aside plenty of time to experience the entire area around Waterfront. Here, you can find cafés, restaurants, shops and a sea of activities and attractions.

And we also highly recommend venturing a little outside the city. A guided day trip to the Cape of Good Hope is a wonderful experience. Along the way, you will make a stop at Boulders Beach, where you can see the sweet little penguins. The view from Chapman’s Peak Drive also takes most people’s breath away.

The wine country around Cape Town is world famous. On a day trip, you will visit Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek – and it goes without saying that you will get to taste the golden drops.

Don’t forget Robben Island either, where Nelson Mandela was in prison. Former prisoners show you around the island and it is definitely worth a visit.

Last, but not least, you must treat yourself to a view of the city from the top of Table Mountain – Cape Town’s landmark. You can both take the cable car up here, and, if you need to get your legs moving a bit, we highly recommend a hike to the top, giving you ample opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views along the way.

Below is a selection of optional tours. We recommend that you reserve the tours from home, so that you are ensured a place. Some of the tours are very popular and may sell out.

You will be picked up from the hotel in plenty of time before departure and driven to the airport, where your journey home starts.

You land in the UK after an exciting and eventful holiday.