
Travel on the 1st leg of the combo tour to experience the Western & Eastern Cape
Explore the marvels of sunny South Africa, from vibrant Cape Town and the lush winelands to the scenic Garden Route.
Explore the marvels of sunny South Africa, from vibrant Cape Town and the lush winelands to the scenic Garden Route.

This tour of sunny South Africa hits all the high notes. Start in Cape Town, seek out the Winelands. Stop over in southern coast hamlets like Hermanus and Mossel Bay. See African wildlife, visit Knysna, and hit the trails in Tsitsikamma. Encounter the arid beauty of the Karoo and up the ante with adrenaline activities along the way.
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Travel on the 1st leg of the combo tour to experience the Western & Eastern Cape

Combine both single legs into the full-length, 14-day combo tour to experience the best of South Africa

Travel on the 2nd leg of the combo tour to experience Johannesburg, Kruger National Park & Mpumalanga
All the flexibility to book on your terms.
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
9 days itinerary trip from Cape Town to Cape Town visiting 1 country
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Cape Town, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.











Wamkelekile eKapa! After meeting your tour leader and group at the hotel, embark on a Cape Town city tour. Admire beautiful and important sights such as Signal Hill, District 6 and the Castle of Good Hope. Wander through the beautiful Company's Gardens. This evening, enjoy a traditional braai (BBQ) in the winelands complete with African drum music!

Explore Cape Town on a walking and driving tour. Drive through District Six and stop at St George's Cathedral, the Company's Garden and more.

Experience Drumstruck; a vibrant, world-class African drumming performance, while tucking into a hearty buffet braai (BBQ) featuring South African delicacies at a local vineyard.

Cape Town is yours to explore today! Join an optional day trip to Cape Point and the Cape Peninsula. Here, visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape Point Lighthouse, the most south-western point of Africa and see beautiful landscapes filled with Cape Fynbos. This unmissable excursion also includes stops at Kalk Bay and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.

Enjoy a scenic trip along the Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and sit down for lunch in Kalk Bay.

Explore the exquisite Cape Winelands today! Drive to Stellenbosch, a beautiful university town full of charm and history. Visit a local wine estate where a wine specialist will lead a wine tasting. Then, enjoy a tasty lunch in the vineyards. Finally, arrive in the enchanting coastal town of Hermanus for the night.

Take some free time to explore this historic university town. Admire its Cape Dutch architecture, wander the tree-lined streets, or relax in a coffee shop.

Enjoy a wine tasting along with lunch at a wine farm in the famous wineland region of the Western Cape.

Explore this delightful town on the Cape Whale Coast Route - during the right time of year, you may spot whales from the beach!

This morning, enjoy free time in Hermanus before heading for the Garden Route! Choose to spot whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins on the Marine Eco Big 5 Trip, or settle in for a craft beer and seafood pairing on the Spirit of Hermanus optional excursion. Then, onto Swellendam, and finally Mossel Bay, where an included dinner awaits.

Enjoy a walking tour and free time for lunch in South Africa’s third-oldest town. Admire the spectacular architecture of its Dutch Reformed Church.

Spot the Marine Big 5 including whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins on this exciting excursion!

Enjoy a craft beer and fresh seafood pairing at a popular waterfront eatery in Hermanus. Vegetarian and non-alcoholic options available.

A South African wildlife experience awaits at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. See rhinos, giraffes, elephants and lions on a real-life safari! Spend lunchtime in the Knysna harbour. Knysna oysters are highly recommended! After lunch, enjoy more animal encounters. Choose between two optional excursions: roam free with monkeys at Monkeyland, or visit Birds of Eden, the world's largest free flight aviary.

Experience a safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Spot buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lions, rhinos, hippos, and over 200 bird species!

Discover Knysna’s laid-back yet stylish vibe at its waterfront. This ideal location boasts unique and trendy stores, water activities and exceptional dining options.

Visit Monkeyland and see multiple species of primates all cohabiting in this free-roaming, award-winning animal sanctuary.

Discover over 200 species of birds throughout this expansive, award-winning forest sanctuary for rescued birds.

Get adventurous in the Garden Route National Park! The Tsitsikamma forest is filled with rivers, gorges and mountains. Take a zipline tour through the trees or embark on a trail drive! Head to the Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park where you can take a seaside stroll and cross the breathtaking suspension bridge - if you dare!

Walk the Storms River trail and cross the dazzling 77m suspension bridge. Spot wildlife like otters, Knysna Loeries, and even dolphins along the way.

Travel along a zipline and admire the spectacular scenery, flora and fauna of the Tsitsikamma rainforest.

Embark on a trail drive along the Storms River Pass. Admire the stunning scenery and learn more about the region’s history and flora and fauna.

Explore the depths of Tsitsikamma and Storms River Gorge aboard a kayak!

A whole new landscape unfolds as the tour heads into a semi-desert area. The scenic Route 62 travels through Langkloof set against the epic Kouga and Tsitsikamma mountains. In Oudtshoorn, visit a working ostrich farm. Enjoy a three-course lunch before exploring the magnificent Cango Caves. These dripstone caverns are over 20 million years old! This evening, enjoy a buffet dinner.

Enjoy a guided tractor tour of a working ostrich farm, meet ostriches up close, and tuck into a delicious traditional lunch.

Embark on an underground adventure and explore the spectacular Cango Caves, a natural wonder filled with ancient limestone formations, towering chambers, and fascinating history.

Marvel at the clear night skies with this stargazing excursion in Oudtshoorn.

After breakfast, travel down Route 62. After a quick comfort stop at a quirky road stall, enjoy an included lunch in Robertson, known as the valley of wine and roses! Then, head to Paarl for cheese and wine tasting at a local vineyard. Finally, head back to Cape Town. Make the most of your last night in this buzzing city.

Enjoy lunch at a local winery. Robertson, known as the valley of wine and roses, sits at the heart of the Route 62 wine route.

Sample some of South Africa’s most popular cheese and wine during a stop in Paarl in the Cape Winelands!

This is the last day of this Cape Town and Garden Route tour. Enjoy one last breakfast with your new tour buddies at the hotel. Be sure to swap contact details so that you can stay in touch once you are back at home. Don’t forget to share your amazing tour memories with us using the hashtag #ExpatExplore!
June
A fabulous time!
I really loved this trip from beginning to end. There were lots of adventures to do, animals to see up close, places to visit and great food/alcohol. It was wonderful to have it all organized for me - I just had to turn up. It was great to have all of the above, coupled with the history which you often miss when organizing your own trip. Many of my friends were envious!
Jb
Amazing
South Africa is beyond our expectations, from day 1 till the end everything is well planned.
Traveler101
Educational
I loved listening to the history of SA from our guide Willem ? The scenery is beautiful and the food really good. One thing that I would change from the itinerary was the star gazing. If it's not gonna be under a dark sky, then just don't offer it. I felt that was a waste of my money. Otherwise, the rest of the itinerary was well worth the price of the tour :)
Jb

South Africa is beyond our expectations, from day 1 till the end everything is well planned.
Beely

Going to South Africa was our 4th Expat tour. We leave soon for our 5th. We truly love the design of these tours, the tour leaders, and how much it takes off our plates to plan. We show up and enjoy. For anyone considering this trip you will not be disappointed. There are penguins, birds, monkeys, the Big Five, history, beauty, and extremely kind people everywhere. The mountains and oceans alone are stunning. Whether you get up and personal with sharks, go ziplining, or jump off the tallest bungee in the world, this trip has it all. Our tour leader, Matt, was organized, funny, and full of history and amazing stories about his homeland. You will not leave disappointed or without being educated in African culture, some government, the people, the generations, and a good sense of what this country has lived through. I cannot say enough about Matt or our driver Benny. Both were professionals but like one of the family by the end of the tour. This is how every Expat tour is. It's hard to say goodbye when you are blessed with so much.
Amal

The magnificent cape town tour, pleasure to contribute to bus activities program, the best of the three expats tours so far... Great leader Matt., great driver Nico, awsome variety hotels, splendid hospitality, gorgeous optional activity , pretty delicious cusines, beautiful weather and friendly peaple.👍🎯😎🤩😍 ⚘Wifi needed on the bus and more powerfu netl in hotels. ⚘USB sucket on each side chair of the bus. ⚘family members rooms should be next to each other or at least on the same floor to save time and efforts. ⚘Evaluation forms should be distributed from the beginning of the program inorder to remember all the tour informations to write them down acurrately and apprpriately. ⚘To motivate or tie the valuable customers, provide them with three free optional activities in each tour plus the 10% off the next Expats tour, Can not find enough ways to say thank you.🙏🤩🌴 Looking forward to the next Expat tour.🌻 Kind regards, Amal Malak
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Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$975 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $381 per month
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$975 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $381 per month
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
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Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
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