7-Day Tour Durban to Cape Town with Accommodation

The Heads, Durban



Embark on a 7-day tour from Durban to Cape Town with accommodation included. Go on a game safari, hiking, wine tasting, visit beaches, whale watching, bungy jumping, see African Penguins, and more

Highlights

  • Experience a game drive in Botlierskop Game Reserve and go hiking at Robberg
  • Visit the Mandela Museum in Mthatha and see Mandela's birthplace
  • Explore the charming coastal towns of Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth
  • Go on a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon and see the Knysna Heads
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate and see the penguins

Description

Embark on a 7-day tour from Durban to Cape Town, and discover the natural beauty, history, and adventure along South Africa’s southern coast. Visit the Mandela Museum, explore the charming coastal towns of Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth, and go bungy jumping at Bloukrans Bridge.

Start your journey from Durban with stops to tour Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site, then travel through scenic Underberg to Mthatha. Explore the Mandela Museum in Mthatha and visit Mandela's birthplace, Mvezo, before heading to East London where you can visit the beaches.

On day 3, tour the charming coastal towns of Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth. On day 4, stop at Bloukrans Bridge for bungy jumping, the world’s highest at 216m, and continue to the stunning Plettenberg Bay.

On day 5, hike at the Robberg Nature Reserve, visit the beaches of Plettenberg Bay, visit Knysna Heads, and take a sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon. On day 6, begin with a safari in Botlierskop Game Reserve, the home of the big 5 and many other animals, then continue to Hermanus, world-renowned for whale watching.

Finally, on day 7, enjoy a wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate and see the African penguin colony at Betty’s Bay before traveling on the whale coast to reach Cape Town.

Includes

  • 7 days and 6 nights accommodation at hotels and lodges
  • Bed and breakfast
  • Tour of Howick Falls
  • Visit to the Mandela Capture Site
  • Exploration of Mandela Museum in Mthatha
  • Visit to Mandela's birthplace, Mvezo
  • Beach visits in East London
  • Tours of Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth
  • Bungy jumping at Bloukrans Bridge (own cost)
  • Visit to Plettenberg Bay
  • Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon (own cost)
  • Safari in Botlierskop Game Reserve
  • Whale watching in Hermanus (in season)
  • Wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate
  • Visit to the African penguin colony at Betty’s Bay

Excludes

  • Bungy jumping at Bloukrans Bridge
  • Sunset cruise on Knysna Lagoon

Important Information

  • Ensure to bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for the diverse activities and climates experienced throughout the tour
  • Be prepared for adventure activities such as bungy jumping and safaris, which may require additional fees not included in the tour price
  • Whale watching in Hermanus is seasonal, so plan accordingly if this is a priority for your trip

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a game drive in Botlierskop Game Reserve, hiking at Robberg, visits to the Mandela Museum in Mthatha, coastal towns like Port Alfred and Port Elizabeth, a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, and wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate.
The tour starts in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and follows the southern coast to Cape Town.
Yes, you can experience wildlife on a game drive at Botlierskop Game Reserve and see penguins at Benguela Cove Wine Estate.
Yes, the tour includes accommodation throughout the 7 days.
Outdoor activities include hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve and a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
Yes, the Mandela Museum in Mthatha and Mandela’s birthplace are included as key historical sites.
The tour features a wine tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate near Cape Town.
Check the official tour website for the most current itinerary and opening hours of attractions.
Yes, transportation between destinations is included as part of the 7-day guided tour.
The tour is generally available year-round, but it's best to confirm specific dates on the tour operator’s website.

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