Day 1
Explore the Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope
Nature Reserve. Visit endangered African penguin colonies at
Boulders Beach before touring the world-renowned Kirstenbosch
National Botanical Garden. Learn some of the more fascinating
aspects of the gardens from a private local guide.
Day 2
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and sea from Table
Mountain, then explore historic Cape Town. Later, board a flight
to Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve, known for its rock art
and declared a South African Natural Heritage site. Discover the
magnificent environment on an evening nature drive. View some
of the plains' indigenous game including the rare and endangered
Cape mountain zebra, bontebok, gemsbok and eland.
Day 3
Accompanied by your guide, embark on an excursion to view the world-renowned
Bushman rock art, which dates back 10,000 years. A special afternoon activity program includes mountain
biking, walks in the reserve, bird watching, archery, painting, flyfishing,
canoeing or relaxing at the lodge.
Day 4
From Johannesburg drive to Sterkfontein to the
"Cradle of Humankind," a UNESCO World Heritage Site believed
to be one of the places where humans evolved. Visit the private
working site of Drimolen, where excavations are ongoing year-round.
Access to this site has been exclusively arranged for you.
Days 5-6
Fly to Jack's Camp in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans.
A safari to Jack's Camp is a complete desert experience, focusing on
species unique to the area. Your daily itinerary is determined by the
seasons, and may include exploration of remote archaeological sites
on four-wheel-drive, all-terrain vehicles, interacting with a family of
meerkat, game drives in search of the rare and elusive brown hyena
and walking with the Zu'hoasi Bushmen trackers for a glimpse into
their ancient culture.
Days 7-9
Transfer to the airport to board your onward flight.
Day 10