THE ADVENTURE: A TWO-WEEK TRIP THROUGH SOUTHERN AFRICA
Best known for its eclectic diversity of cultures, epic wildlife and natural wonders: Southern Africa . If you are planning on capturing the spirit of this great region in only two weeks, then there is a perfect itinerary appealing to your heart and that will focus on its biggest attractions. Here’s how to do it.
Week 1: South Africa's Highlights
Days 1-3: Cape Town
And Cape Town, is where you be begin your adventure in a city that shares history with some of the other oldest cities.
- Table Mountain -Catch a cable car up to the top for amazing views over both city and sea
- Robben Island — a tour, which takes you to the prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and gives you information on South Africa's political history.
- Visit the vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment hub of V&A Waterfront.
Days 4-5: The Winelands
Then it is off to the Cape Winelands-encounter serene vineyards and beautiful small towns.
- Stifle Neck and Frog Chok: For wine-tasting and fine dining.
- Scenic Routes: Simply hit the road and explore stunning landscapes between towns.
Day 6: The Garden Route
Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world when you drive along South Africa's Garden Route for a day.
- Knysna: Stop to admire the lagoon.
- Tsitsikamma National Park Tsitsikamma is an adventure hub with activities such as bungee jumping and zip-lining.
Days 7 – Safari in Kruger National Park
End your first week with an exciting safari.
- Wildlife Safari: Spend the day on a game drive tracking down the Big Five-lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes.
Week Two: Culture Creeper
Days 8-9: Victoria Falls
Visit Victoria Falls, one the seven natural wonders of he world from South Africa.
- View Perspective Visits — Witness one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe up close, both with your eyes and ears.
- Things to do: Go bungee jumping from the bridge or see the falls from a helicopter high above.
Days 10-11: The Okavango Delta, Botswana
Okavango Delta, Botswana Escape to the abundant delta full of life in Botswana.
- Mokoro Rides: Float gently over the marshes in ancient dugout canoes as you spot wildlife all around.
- Game Drives: Venture into the delta on expertly-guided safaris to see its one-of-a-kind ecosystem.
Days 12-14: Back to South Africa – Johannesburg
Continue to Johannesburg in Gauteng, a city rich with history.
- Apartheid Museum — provides information on the country's bloody past of independence.
- Tour of Soweto: Visit the birthplace of apartheid and the nation,s rich culture.
Final Thoughts
You get to experience all of these in just two weeks that you won't forget for a long time. Experience so many the wonder of exploration from urban sophistication in Cape Town to rustic charm on a big five game reserve. Travel and wander in this awesome land!