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South Africa & Mozambique

(from USD 15,790)

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South Africa & Mozambique

Day-by-Day

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town

A transfer is included from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to your hotel, the five-star One&Only Cape Town, named South Africa's leading resort since 2020. This evening, gather for a welcome reception followed by dinner at ROOI, where bold South African flavors introduce you to the culinary spirit of the region. 

Overnight: One&Only Cape Town

Day 2: Table Mountain, Penguins & Coastal Beauty

This morning, take a cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, recognized as one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature." Continue to Simon's Town for a visit with the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach, where they roam freely along the shoreline in their natural habitat. This evening, join us for a sunset hike up Lion's Head, rewarding those who made the trek with panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic coastline, and Table Mountain.

YOUR CHOICE

Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore Cape Town as you like.

Overnight: One&Only Cape Town

Day 3: A Jeep tour through Cape Town, your way

Today provides you the freedom to see Cape Town how you'd like.

YOUR CHOICE

Travel by private Jeep through South Africa's oldest wine region, visiting boutique estates for tastings paired with a gourmet picnic. Discover the heart of the Cape Winelands, where mountain-backed vineyards produce some of the country's most celebrated wines. Taste your way through the city's vibrant food scene, sampling the flavors and traditions that shape South African cuisine. Or, for a more adventurous option, ride across sweeping white dunes, try your hand at sandboarding, and enjoy lunch at your own private desert camp complimented with stunning views of the dunes.

Overnight: One&Only Cape Town

Day 4: From Cape Town to Marataba

Fly to Johannesburg, then continue by charter flight to Marakele National Park. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of Africa's "Big Five" and the many other animals that call this wild landscape home.

Overnight: Marataba Safari Lodge

Day 5: Safari in the Marataba Reserve

Set out on multiple game drives in search of the wildlife that roams the Marataba Reserve. Tonight, enjoy a private dinner under the stars, where the reserve's vast night sky provides an unforgettable backdrop.

YOUR CHOICE

Free time this afternoon to enjoy the many amenities your hotel has to offer.

Overnight: Marataba Safari Lodge

Day 6: Game Drives and an afternoon cruise

Your final full day in Marataba is highlighted by more game drives and a special sunset cruise in search of hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife gathering along the water's edge.

Overnight: Marataba Safari Lodge

Day 7: Onward to Mozambique

A final flight brings you to your last destination – Mozambique. After checking in at &Beyond Benguerra Island, join us for a twilight cruise followed by dinner at your lodge.

Overnight: &Beyond Benguerra Island

Day 8: Island Life in Benguerra

Venture into the Indian Ocean at low tide for a snorkeling experience among vibrant coral reefs, including the spectacular Two Mile Reef, renowned for its abundant marine life and brilliantly colored coral.

YOUR CHOICE

Explore the bay by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, relax at the lodge's Healing Earth spa surrounded by native trees and ocean sounds, or enjoy a horseback ride along the beach.

Overnight: &Beyond Benguerra Island

Day 9: A day as a castaway

Spend more time this morning exploring Mozambique's underwater wonders before channeling your inner castaway during a secluded island experience in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Tonight, join us for a farewell reception followed by dinner on the beach.

YOUR CHOICE

Free time to enjoy the many amenities at your hotel.

Overnight: &Beyond Benguerra Island

Day 10: Journey On

After breakfast, a scenic helicopter flight carries you back across the archipelago to Vilankulos Airport (VNX).

YOUR CHOICE

Morning departures or extend your stay on Benguerra Island.

What's Included

  • From untamed coastlines to golden plains, every moment is a masterpiece of wonder. Feel the calm sunset over the plains and the thrill of safari drives through lands home to unique wildlife. Feel the vineyards come alive in the Winelands, then hike to new vantage points overlooking Cape Town below. Escape to Benguerra Island, where crystal waters and the coral gardens of the Two-Mile Reef scream in vibrant colors. Here, luxury meets inspiration – a journey that invites you to adventure further, live with meaning, and savor life at its most extraordinary.

Details

Tour Operator
Tauck
Start City
Cape Town
End City
Cape Town
Duration (Days)
10
Activity Level
COMFORTABLE_MIXED
Difficulty Level
ALL_AGES

What’s included

  • From untamed coastlines to golden plains, every moment is a masterpiece of wonder. Feel the calm sunset over the plains and the thrill of safari drives through lands home to unique wildlife. Feel the vineyards come alive in the Winelands, then hike to new vantage points overlooking Cape Town below. Escape to Benguerra Island, where crystal waters and the coral gardens of the Two-Mile Reef scream in vibrant colors. Here, luxury meets inspiration – a journey that invites you to adventure further, live with meaning, and savor life at its most extraordinary.
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Double USD 15,790 June 17, 2027
Single USD 18,616 June 17, 2027
Double USD 16,790 July 29, 2027
Single USD 19,616 July 29, 2027
Double USD 16,790 August 12, 2027
Single USD 19,616 August 12, 2027
Double USD 16,790 September 9, 2027
Single USD 19,616 September 9, 2027
Double USD 16,790 September 23, 2027
Single USD 19,616 September 23, 2027
Double USD 16,790 October 7, 2027
Single USD 19,616 October 7, 2027
Double USD 16,790 October 21, 2027
Single USD 19,616 October 21, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    Arrive Cape Town

    A transfer is included from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to your hotel, the five-star One&Only Cape Town, named South Africa's leading resort since 2020. This evening, gather for a welcome reception followed by dinner at ROOI, where bold South African flavors introduce you to the culinary spirit of the region.  Overnight: One&Only Cape Town

  2. Day 2

    Table Mountain, Penguins & Coastal Beauty

    This morning, take a cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, recognized as one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature." Continue to Simon's Town for a visit with the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach, where they roam freely along the shoreline in their natural habitat. This evening, join us for a sunset hike up Lion's Head, rewarding those who made the trek with panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic coastline, and Table Mountain. YOUR CHOICE Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore Cape Town as you like. Overnight: One&Only Cape Town

  3. Day 3

    A Jeep tour through Cape Town, your way

    Today provides you the freedom to see Cape Town how you'd like. YOUR CHOICE Travel by private Jeep through South Africa's oldest wine region, visiting boutique estates for tastings paired with a gourmet picnic. Discover the heart of the Cape Winelands, where mountain-backed vineyards produce some of the country's most celebrated wines. Taste your way through the city's vibrant food scene, sampling the flavors and traditions that shape South African cuisine. Or, for a more adventurous option, ride across sweeping white dunes, try your hand at sandboarding, and enjoy lunch at your own private desert camp complimented with stunning views of the dunes. Overnight: One&Only Cape Town

  4. Day 4

    From Cape Town to Marataba

    Fly to Johannesburg, then continue by charter flight to Marakele National Park. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of Africa's "Big Five" and the many other animals that call this wild landscape home. Overnight: Marataba Safari Lodge

  5. Day 5

    Safari in the Marataba Reserve

    Set out on multiple game drives in search of the wildlife that roams the Marataba Reserve. Tonight, enjoy a private dinner under the stars, where the reserve's vast night sky provides an unforgettable backdrop. YOUR CHOICE Free time this afternoon to enjoy the many amenities your hotel has to offer. Overnight: Marataba Safari Lodge

  6. Day 6

    Game Drives and an afternoon cruise

    Your final full day in Marataba is highlighted by more game drives and a special sunset cruise in search of hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife gathering along the water's edge. Overnight: Marataba Safari Lodge

  7. Day 7

    Onward to Mozambique

    A final flight brings you to your last destination – Mozambique. After checking in at &Beyond Benguerra Island, join us for a twilight cruise followed by dinner at your lodge. Overnight: &Beyond Benguerra Island

  8. Day 8

    Island Life in Benguerra

    Venture into the Indian Ocean at low tide for a snorkeling experience among vibrant coral reefs, including the spectacular Two Mile Reef, renowned for its abundant marine life and brilliantly colored coral. YOUR CHOICE Explore the bay by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, relax at the lodge's Healing Earth spa surrounded by native trees and ocean sounds, or enjoy a horseback ride along the beach. Overnight: &Beyond Benguerra Island

  9. Day 9

    A day as a castaway

    Spend more time this morning exploring Mozambique's underwater wonders before channeling your inner castaway during a secluded island experience in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Tonight, join us for a farewell reception followed by dinner on the beach. YOUR CHOICE Free time to enjoy the many amenities at your hotel. Overnight: &Beyond Benguerra Island

  10. Day 10

    Journey On

    After breakfast, a scenic helicopter flight carries you back across the archipelago to Vilankulos Airport (VNX). YOUR CHOICE Morning departures or extend your stay on Benguerra Island.

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