South Africa & Mauritius Holiday – Kruger, Cape Town, Penguins 2025/2026

Day 1 –  Fly to Cape Town South Africa 

Today you will take flight to Cape Town – your choice of airline.

Day 2 – Arrival into Cape Town 

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by an Earth Trip
representative, welcomed and transferred to your hotel for the next 4 nights.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table
Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards.
Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful
mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb
shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment
venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of
Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain’s jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where
penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora
or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can
see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years; and many more.

Location: – Cape Town Hotel: Cloud 9 Boutique Board: Bed & Breakfast

Mid-range

South Africa

Cloud Nine

Boutique hotel in Cape Town, nestled at the foot of magnificent Table Mountain in trendy Tamboerskloof

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 3 –  Cape Peninsula

Today you get to explore the Cape Peninsula, starting off with an included Seal Island boat
cruise in Hout Bay followed by visits to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Cape Point with the
Funicular Train.
After breakfast, depart on a full day Cape Peninsula tour offering some of the most
spectacular views in the world. The drive itself is an inspiration and passes steep mountains,
secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities.
This Cape Peninsula tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing
through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay to Hout Bay, one of Cape
Town’s best-kept secrets. Here, you can take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (Optional –
seal island trip weather permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals which inhabit the island.
From there we travel via the scenic Chapmans Peak onto Cape Point, and Simons Town
where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders beach, continue through Fish Hoek and late
afternoon arrival back at the hotel.
Cape Peninsula – Extending into the Atlantic, the rugged Cape Peninsula marks the south
westernmost point of the African continent. It features pristine white-sand beaches met by
craggy mountains interspersed with quaint little coastal towns. Cape Point and the Cape of
Good Hope can be found along the southern end of this spectacularly scenic peninsula, while
the northern tip is crowned by the world-famous Table Mountain which towers over the city
of Cape Town. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of activities including: hopping
on a boat ride to Seal Island from Hout Bay, exploring the magnificent Cape of Good Hope.

Nature Reserve, and viewing the colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach in Simon’s
Town. Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views from the top of Table
Mountain.
Cape Point – Cape Point is a spectacular sight, covered in endemic fynbos and home to
breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys, just 60km outside of Cape
Town. Cape Point falls within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. The Cape
Floral Region is one of the richest areas for plants in the world – it is home to nearly 20% of
Africa’s flora. Cape Point is open daily and is a must-see.
Cape Point Funicular – The Flying Dutchman funicular takes visitors at Cape Point up to the
lighthouse, where there is an outstanding view of the point and ocean. The funicular is
named after a ghost ship whose destiny it is to sail the oceans forever. More information can
be found at the museum.
(Optional) Circe Launches Seal Island Cruise
Circe Launches Seal Island Cruise has a duration of between 40 and 60 minutes. Calypso, is
the only glass bottomed open motorboat in South Africa, designed for passenger comfort and
safety, with ample outside deck seating, upper deck viewing and comfortable inside cabin
seating. During good visibility, passengers are able to get a first hand view of the kelp forests
and the abundant sea life at Duiker Island/Seal Island. The boat’s powerful engines enable
crew to bring the vessel within metres of the island, for a really close up view of the Cape fur
seals in their natural environment.
Boulders Penguin Colony – The Boulders Visitor Centre is home to the famous colony of
Jackass Penguins, so called for their hilarious braying call. This is a truly special experience
and Table Mountain National Park staff are knowledgeable and offer guided tours. After you
have fallen in love with the penguin’s head to the secluded Boulders Beach and take a swim
in the comparatively warm waters of the False Bay.

Location: – Cape Town Hotel: Cloud 9 Boutique Board: Bed & Breakfast

Mid-range

South Africa

Cloud Nine

Boutique hotel in Cape Town, nestled at the foot of magnificent Table Mountain in trendy Tamboerskloof

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 4: City Tour

Today you get to experience Robben Island, where former President Nelson Mandela was
incarcerated before becoming president.
You will take a 45 minute ferry from the V&A waterfront before a guided tour of the prison,
hosted by an ex-prisoner.
Afterwards, you will do a city tour of Cape Town & Table Mountain.
Enjoy a city orientation tour, visit BoKaap and the Company Gardens, venture by Cable Car
up to the summit on Table Mountain for Panoramic View of the whole circumference (view
weather permitting), Cape Town City Centre – Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city were Africa, Europe and Asia meet, with great restaurants and loads of activities on offer. Being surrounded by nature it is one of the few cities in the world where you can come to get away from it all.
Table Mountain – Table Mountain is the most iconic landmark of South Africa. Aside from
being the country’s most photographed attraction and the perfect place to take photos of the
landscape of Cape Town, it is also home to about 2,200 species of plants and 1,470 floral
species, many of which are endemic to the mountain. Animal species that can be spotted on
the mountain include caracals, rock hyraxes and chacma baboons. The flat top peak of the
mountain reaches 1,086 metres above sea level, but being so close to the sea and to the city,
its features look more imposing.
Bo Kaap – The colourful suburb of Bo Kaap was exclusively for coloured Muslims during the
Colonial and Apartheid times and today, this group still makes up the majority of residents.
The quaint cobbled streets, the museum, the authentic purveyors of Cape cuisine and Cape
Town’s oldest spice emporium are all worth a visit.
V&A Waterfront – Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of
Cape Town’s working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become South Africa’s most visited
destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting
shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations,
world-class hotels and luxury apartments. The Waterfront is the heart of the tourist
industry in Cape Town.
In the early evening, make your way to GOLD Restaurant, for an included dinner with
traditional Djembe drumming, a cultural experience like no other.
Dinner included
GOLD Restaurant is a vibrant pan-African experience offering a set Cape Malay and African
menu, together with live entertainment and djembe drumming 7 nights a week. Operating
from an old warehouse building and a modern function venue, GOLD offers visitors a
sophisticated African experience. Enjoy an award-winning,14-dish tasting menu inspired by
ingredients and textures from all over the African continent. Be seduced by live dancing and
singing to the rhythmic beating of African djembe drums. Feel part of their tribal community
with some optional pre-dinner drumming under the guidance of an experienced facilitator.
Location: – Cape Town Hotel: Cloud 9 Boutique Board: Bed & Breakfastst

Mid-range

South Africa

Cloud Nine

Boutique hotel in Cape Town, nestled at the foot of magnificent Table Mountain in trendy Tamboerskloof

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 4: Winelands Tour
Today, you will have a full day tour of the Winelands.
The valleys of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl has something for every pallet, whether
defined on note. Blend the taste of wines with Chocolates or Cheese.
You will travel to Paarl and upon arrival you will do a wine tasting in a vineyard in Paarl.
Paarl – Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Paarl boasts an array of cultural and
historical attractions and is surrounded by some spectacular nature reserves. Paarl was
named after the huge granite dome of rock, which overlooks the town founded in 1690. The
famous 11-kilometre-long Main Street features the Strooidak Church, Die Oude Pastorie
Museum and the Patriot Building. The beautiful homestead of Labories in Main Street was
bought by KWV. The KWV cellar complex is the largest in the world, covering an area of 22
hectares. The magnificent Cathedral Cellar, with its barrel-vaulted roof and large carved red
wine vats is spectacular and depicts the history of the Cape’s wine industry.
Afterwards, you will continue onto another wine tasting at a beautiful estate Franschhoek.
You will take short tour of this beautiful town with your guide.
Franschhoek – Set just over an hour from Cape Town, within the inspiring landscapes of the
Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is a heritage town and a world-renowned food and wine
destination. Travellers could choose to focus their visit on any one aspect alone – nature,
cuisine or culture – and find plenty to keep them busy. The estates here attract wine experts
from around the globe with their Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cap Classique sparkling
wine (among others). Five-star restaurants alongside the cellars are surrounded by the same
jaw-dropping valley scenes that have brought artists and writers to the area for centuries. A
superb literary festival takes place around May every year, and, combined with the town’s
Cape Dutch manor houses, fascinating museums, and charming boutiques, makes
Franschhoek a wonderful place to visit in winter. Summer provides endless hiking, cycling
and other outdoor opportunities among the lush farmlands and mountains.
Finally, you do wine and chocolate tasing in Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch is an enticing Western Cape destination with an exciting culinary scene,
photogenic historic buildings, and a youthful atmosphere. The beautiful university town is
surrounded by mountains, vineyards, and nature reserves (Jonkershoek and Simonsberg),
making it a charming base for wine tours, day trips and outdoor adventure. The town centre
is characterised by both a “holiday feeling” – sublime art galleries, award-winning restaurants
and alluring boutiques fringe leafy cobbled streets – and a sense of aliveness as students
bustle between faculties. Architecture enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous Cape Dutch and
Victorian buildings, while music lovers can look forward to world-class classical music
concerts at the grand Music Conservatory. Two dreamy botanical gardens (with gorgeous
tea rooms under the trees) add to the unique character of this special town.

Location: – Cape Town Hotel: Cloud 9 Boutique Board: Bed & Breakfast

Mid-range

South Africa

Cloud Nine

Boutique hotel in Cape Town, nestled at the foot of magnificent Table Mountain in trendy Tamboerskloof

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 6: Cape Town > Kruger National Park

After breakfast, you will check-out and say goodbye to Cape Town as you take a short
domestic flight to Kruger.
On arrival, you will be transferred to your lodge.
After check-in and light lunch (included). You will take your first game drive and enjoy the
first bush sundowner with gin and tonic and some snacks before heading back to the lodge for
dinner.
Kruger National Park has 2 million hectares of unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with
historical and archaeological sights – this is real Africa. The world-renowned Kruger
National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in
1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, Kruger offers a world-class
wildlife experience with unparalleled diversity. It is home to 336 tree species, 49 fish, 34
amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, and 147 mammals, and leads in environmental
management techniques. The park also preserves significant cultural treasures, such as
bushman rock paintings and archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela, reflecting
centuries of human interaction with the environment and history.
Sighting the “Big Five” has become something of a quest for many people when on safari, and
the Kruger National Park has more than its fair share of these, with an estimated 1,500 lion,
17,000 elephant, 48,000 buffalo and 1,000 leopards. It should certainly not be a pre-requisite
of a safari to see these or even a priority, as there are plenty of other fascinating animals and
birds in the African bush.
Approximately 148 mammal species occur in the park. It is possible to see all the classical
African big game, including elephant, black and white rhino, hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra,
buffalo, warthog and many antelope species. Large carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah,
wild dog and spotted hyena. There are also many smaller mammals equally enticing species.
Kruger has a list of over 500 species of birds, some of which are not to be found elsewhere in
South Africa.
Hornbills, Starlings, Vultures, Rollers, Bee-eaters and Shrikes typify the ubiquitous avi-fauna
and birders can look forward to pursuing the Big 6 (Saddle-billed Stork, Kori Bustard,
Martial Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Pel’s Fishing-Owl and Ground Hornbill).
The far north of the park (Pafuri and Punda Maria regions) is regarded as one of the birding
Mecca’s of the country (with many regional rarities to be found), yet birding throughout the
entire park is excellent.
Eagles are common: Bateleur, Martial, Black-chested Snake, Brown Snake, African Hawk,
African Fish and Tawny are all regularly seen, and in summer: Wahlberg’s, Steppe, Lesser
Spotted. The Park’s numerous water points make for excellent birding, while the rest camps
and picnic sites are exceptionally rewarding for birders.

Location: – Kruger Hotel: Mdluli Safari Lodge Board: Full Board

South Africa

Mdluli Safari Lodge

A luxurious tented experience, located inside the south-western region of the Kruger National Park, 5-hours drive...

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 7: Kruger National Park

You will enjoy a morning and afternoon game drives daily and one wildness walk.

Location: – Kruger Hotel: Mdluli Safari Lodge Board: Full Board

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 8: Kruger National Park > Johannesburg

After breakfast, you will check out and make your way to the airport for a short flight to
Johannesburg.
On arrival, you will be met by our team and transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.

Location: – Johannesburg Hotel: Davinci Board: Breakfast

Superior

South Africa

Davinci Hotel & Suites

Located on the iconic Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, this hotel is a contemporary masterpiece, showcasing...

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 9: Johannesburg

After breakfast you will have a guided tour of Soweto, Johannesburg’s most vibrant township
with so much history, this will be a cultural experience that you won’t want to miss.
You will visit Soweto to learn about South Africa’s struggle and Nelson Mandela. On arrival
you will have lunch in one of the Soweto Traditional Restaurant (Lunch included).
Soweto Tuk Tuk tour is an interactive tour experience that takes you to the back streets of
Soweto as well as the famous historical sites around. Move easily from neighbourhood to
neighbourhood in our three-wheeler while you easily meet and greet people along the way
and step out in the various areas to take in the culture, life and history. 2.5 Hours tour. Lunch
is included which is either served after the tour slot. Lunch is served at the “Outdoor
Restaurant” with seating in the community park. The meal is an option of different stews
and curries cooked the traditional way – over the fire – served either in a fresh piece of bread
called “Bunny Chow”, or with the African popular staple food – pap / maize porridge.
The Soweto uprising, a pivotal moment in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid, and the
subsequent pursuit of reconciliation, highlight the complex journey towards forgiveness and
healing in the aftermath of immense suffering.

Location: – Johannesburg Hotel: Davinci Board: Breakfast

Superior

South Africa

Davinci Hotel & Suites

Located on the iconic Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg, this hotel is a contemporary masterpiece, showcasing...

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast

Day 10: Johannesburg > Mauritius

Enjoy your last breakfast in South Africa followed by check out.
You will be transferred to the international airport at the relevant time for your flight to
Mauritius.
Welcome to tropical paradise of Mauritius. You will be welcomed & greeted by The Earth
Trip representative on arrival at the Waiting Area of the Airport. You will be transferred
your hotel. Travel time 40-55 minutes.
Next 5 nights at leisure

Location: – West,  Hotel: Sands,  Room: Superior Suite Board: Breakfast & Dinner

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 1-14 Mauritius

Full day at leisure

Location: – West Hotel: Sands Room: Superior Suite Board: Breakfast & Dinner

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

Day 15: Mauritius → Back home- End of tour

Today you will be transferred to airport. Transfer time 50 minutes. Fly back to your destination.

• Board Includes:
• Breakfast