SOLD-OUT: South Africa FAM Trip: August 17-26, 2026 — Tour 2501

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and meet your representative for transfer to your hotel. Check-in and enjoy leisure time. Overnight: Cape Town Meals: None

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your local guide. Robben Island Tour (3½ hrs): Visit Nelson Mandela’s cell, Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, Maximum Security Prison, and more. Guided by former political prisoners. Lunch at leisure. City Orientation Tour: Drive by Houses of Parliament, The Castle, Bo-Kaap, and walk through Company Gardens. Table Mountain: Ascend via cable car for panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and Robben Island. Note: Scheduled visit, but Table Mountain may be closed for annual maintenance in August (2025 dates not confirmed). If unavailable, it will be replaced with an alternative activity. Return to hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight: Cape Town Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along the Atlantic Coastline: Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay. Hout Bay: Boat cruise to Seal Island; explore local craft market. Simon’s Town & Boulders Beach: See African Penguins up close. Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve: Visit the lighthouse and enjoy wildlife and scenic views. Lunch at leisure. Check in at Sun Square City Bowl (or similar) for 2 nights. African Dinner Experience: 14-dish tasting menu at Gold Restaurant or similar (includes vegetarian/vegan options). Overnight: Cape Town Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Stellenbosch Wine Route: Visit Seven Sisters Vineyard and enjoy wine tasting. Free time for shopping. Franschhoek: Leisure time to explore the village. Val Du Charron Farm: Walk the vineyard, meet the Vigneron, enjoy lunch, and participate in the “Theater of Wine” tasting with 3 wines and a storytelling experience by The Black Countess. Return to Cape Town. Site Inspection: Southern Sun Waterfront & The Cullinan, ending with cocktails and snacks. Overnight: Cape Town Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Early breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Cape Town Airport. Domestic Flight (Not Included): Arrive in Johannesburg between 09:00–10:00 AM. One group transfer provided to/from the airport; arrivals outside this time must arrange own transfer. Recommended flight: Airlink 4Z920, departs 07:00 CPT, arrives 09:05 JNB. Meet driver/guide in Johannesburg; continue to Mpumalanga Province. Lunch at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Hazyview Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Early wake-up. Packed breakfast provided. Full-day game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a professional ranger. See Big 5 and diverse wildlife. Lunch at leisure. Continue game drive. Return to lodge for buffet dinner. Overnight: Hazyview Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Repeat full-day game drive with packed breakfast. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon game drive. Return to lodge for buffet dinner. Overnight: Hazyview Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Stop at God’s Window (weather permitting) for panoramic views. Bourke’s Luck Potholes & Blyde River Canyon: Explore geological wonders. Lunch in Pilgrim’s Rest. Gold panning demo and craft shops. Check in at hotel in Sabie Region. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Pilgrim’s Rest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast. Visit a Ndebele Village for cultural experience, local beer, mopane worms, and beadwork. Continue to Johannesburg. Lunch at leisure. Constitution Hill: Explore South Africa’s Constitutional Court and historic prison. Check in at Misty Hills (or similar). Dinner: Carnivore Restaurant, all-you-can-eat game meats (subject to availability). Overnight: Johannesburg Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Apartheid Museum (or Nelson Mandela House if museum closed). Soweto Orientation Tour: Stop at local bakery, micro-enterprise visit, and farewell lunch at Chez Alina. Transfer to OR Tambo Airport for international departure. Departure Flights: Must be scheduled after 18:00 to accommodate activities and airport transfer. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch