Today depart with your overnight flight to Johannesburg, Africa.

Arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and be met by your English speaking Perillo Tours Guide who will escort you to your luxury vehicle for your transfer to your hotel. The rst of the day is at leisure to help you adjust to your new time zone.   (B.D.)

After Breakfast, enjoy a Tour through to Apartheid Museum followed by Liliesleaf Farm and thereafter a visit to the Mandela Centre of Memory. The prestigious and must-visit Apartheid Museum is located in Johannesburg’s Ormondo suburb. The museum, opened in 2001, covers the full history of the Apartheid era in South Africa. The exhibitions span the beginnings of segregation in the country, the implementation of the Apartheid system and all of the factors that have shaped its 20th century history including the discovery of gold that spurred on the migration of thousands of foreigners to the country, the rise of black consciousness and the first democratic elections. The political groups (both for and against the Apartheid system) are represented and the exhibitions combine news articles, photographs and artefacts to create a riveting story of this era.

Recognised as one of South Africa’s leading heritage sites, Liliesleaf opened to the public in June 2008 and has since attracted thousands of local and international visitors. Eager to understand and engage with a pivotal period in South Africa’s liberation struggle. The museum pays testimony to the many lives that changed the political landscape of this country and through it’s educational programmes, appeals to younger audiences to face today’s challenges with creative enthusiasm. Return to your hoptle for dinner and overnight accommodations.                                  (B.D.)

Today, you will enjoy a visit to Pretoria for a City experience, leisurely exploring what it has to offer. Therefater, you will head to Lesedi for a Cultural Experience & Dinner 

Pretoria is informally known as ‘Jacaranda City’. The streets are lined in beautiful bursts of purple when the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom. Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and features a number of natural and cultural attractions as well as significant old buildings and museums that provide a fascinating insight into the history of the country. Some of the highlights include Paul Kruger House, Church Square, the Voortrekker Monument, the Union Buildings as well as City Hall. The Union Buildings is the site of iconic leader Nelson Mandela’s Presidential inauguration and today serves as the State President’s offices. The Boma dinner experience is a dinner of epic proportions. This is fare fit for a king and puts your taste buds to the test by trying impala, ostrich and crocodile meat. It doesn’t get any wild Africa than this. Then you will gather around the open fire at the end of the evening and listen to tales of African mythology. Return to your hotel for overnight accommodations.   (B.D.)

Embark on a different part of Johannesburg as you travel to Soweto for a morning tour of the Township as well as Hector Peterson Memorial and Mandela House before travelling through to Pilanesberg for your Safari stay.                                         (B.D.)

On the 16th of June 1976, Hector Pieterson was shot by the police during a protest by school children about Afrikaans being imposed as the medium of instruction. The Soweto uprising, as it has come to be known, saw 20 children shot by police during what started out as a peaceful protest. One of the pivotal moments in the anti-Apartheid struggle, 12-year old Hector has come to symbolize those that stood against the tyrannical regime. Today, on the 16th of June is celebrated in South Africa as National Youth Day in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the protest. The site where Hector was shot is not far from the memorial and close to the Hector Peterson Museum.

Mandela House in Orlando West, Soweto is a national monument dedicated to offering insights into the life of Nelson Mandela and the families that he lived with from 1946 through to the 1990s. Managed by the Soweto Heritage Trust, the house has been fully renovated and hosts a visitor centre as well as excellent multi-media and audio-visual displays outlining the history of the Mandela family. A meaningful experience, visitors are exposed to Mandela’s personal life on this visit. Return to your hotel for dinner adn overnight accommodations.           (B.D.)

Transfer from Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge to OR Tambo International Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town  Approximately 2hour 30min road transfer Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town not booked by Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris (flight cost not included). Arrival at Cape Town International Airport and be met by your Perillo Tours English speaking local guide who will escort you to your luxury vehicle for your transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight accommodations at your hotel.  (B.D.)

Guests will take a trip to the top of the world, high above the clouds on the famous Table Mountain. Table Mountain is an icon in Cape Town and is most likely the most photographed landmark in the country. Table Mountain has been named as on the seven wonders of nature and attracts millions over visitors from all across the globe, in fact, since the opening of the aerial cableway in 1929, more than 22 million people have taken the trip to the top. At the upper cable station, guests will find a restaurant and a curio shop as well as some footpaths for exploration. Explore South Africa’s exciting ‘Mother City’ on this guided tour of the historical and cultural sights of Cape Town. You will step into the rich history of the city passing by key historical monuments and places of interest, such as the impressive Castle of Good Hope and Cape Town City Hall. The tour stops at the beautiful St. George’s Cathedral, passes the through the lush Company Gardens, and explores a cultural hub of Cape Town, the Bo-Kaap, also known as the Cape Malay quarter. A tour of this vibrant city, home to street markets of every kind, cosmopolitan and rustic eateries, and a host of cultures is an unforgettable experience. Boats depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront and head to one of the most famous prisons in the world. This is where South Africa’s father of the nation spent 18 years, the legend of a man, Nelson Mandela. Guests will disembark at Murray’s Harbour on the east coast of the island and take a short walk to buses that will transport them to all of the historically significant sites. The tour guides inside the prisoner today, are former political prisoners and their knowledge of this island is unparalleled and adds a unique cultural layer to this experience. This tour culminates with a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight accomodations.        (B.D.)

Please Note: Robben Island requires guests to produce a form of identification when they purchase a ticket and board a ferry when visiting the island. All visitors are required to provide either an identification document, passport, birth certificate or drivers licence. Copies of these documents will be accepted.

After breakfast  we begin our full day tour our full first stop is Hout Bay Harbor followed by Chapman's Peak then pon to Cape of Good Hope, stop for lunch (on your own). we continue Cape Point Funicular then our last stop is Boulders Beach and visit the Penguin sanctuary. After we return to our hotel for dinner adn overnight accommodations.                                    (B.D.) 

HOUT BAY HARBOR: Step into the working harbor of Hout Bay at the end of Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard for an authentic fishing village experience from the colorful fishing boats moored on the dock to the range of fish markets, restaurants, street markets and shops set overlooking the bay. Indulge in fresh seafood, fabulous views, adventure activities and shopping experiences – everything from jewellery and maritime artifacts to seashells and more. The beach stretches from here to Chapman’s Peak in the east.

CHAPMAN'S PEAK: (weather permitting): Locals call this famous scenic drive that winds its way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek on Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline “Chappies”. The toll route stretches nine kilometers along the coast taking over 100 curves in a road carved out by prisoners of war in the mid-1910s over a seven-year period. On the one side are towering cliffs and on the other a steep drop to the ocean. A favorite with visitors and locals alike for scenic hikes, cycles and drives, as well as picnicking. 

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: The famous Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, a World Heritage site, is set at the end of Cape Town’s south peninsula. Take a trip via funicular to the lighthouse at 286 meters above sea level (built to which warns ships they are approaching the feared “Cape of Storms”), stroll along the cliff paths or venture down the steep slopes to the stunning white-sand beaches below. The reserve is home to a variety of small wildlife and is a favored picnicking, fishing (with a permit) and hiking destination with its rich plant biodiversity and inspiring landscapes.

CAPE POINT FUNICULAR: The Flying Dutchman Funicular takes passengers uphill from the car park of the Cape Point Nature Reserve (a Natural World Heritage Site) to the old lighthouse sited at 249m overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The views from the lighthouse are spectacular and the air, coming off the Antarctic, is among the purest in the world. The funicular is believed to be the only commercial one of its kind in Africa and is named after a local legend of a ghost ship. The short three-minute trip passes through 585m of dense fynbos and over rocks to the upper lighthouse. The two cars can carry 40 passengers at a time and trips run continuously.

BOULDERS BEACH (Penguins): The sheltered Simon’s Town beach of Boulders Beach is the home of an endangered land-based colony of African penguins (over 2 000 of them), as well as a favorite swimming and beach destination for locals and international travelers, particularly children. One can walk between the three pristine and sheltered beaches on boardwalks, which also link to the penguin-viewing area offering fantastic sightings of these unique and endearing animals in their natural habitat.  

KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS: Explore the diverse beauty of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which is set up against Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain looking onto the city. There are plenty of spaces to picnic among the rich and varied displays of southern Africa’s plant life (more than 7 000 species are planted out) and a restaurant on site. It is the first botanical garden to be included within a natural World Heritage site. Paths are set out throughout the garden allowing visitors to easily wander past the natural displays.

After breakfast we begin our Township Tour, a fascinating insight into South Africa. It takes you on a journey through the history of South Africa by following a timeline that starts in 1652 and makes it way to present day Democratic South Africa. This tour is divided into three parts and they are referred to as, the Birth of South Africa, Apartheid South Africa and the New South Africa. The first stop is the Bo Kaap with its cobbled streets and colourful houses, then on to the District Six Museum and then the townships of Langa. After a real treat awaits with a home hosted dinner, a great way to enjoy home cooked meals with local people. A welcome addition to any itinerary, Homes of Africa co-ordinates a host family for your guests so that they can experience typical South African cuisine and wine with South African families and especially learn about life in South Africa. You will enjoy an authentic home cooked meal including many dishes typical to South Africa in a relaxed and comfortable environment, with fascinating conversation, and all prepared by your host family. After return to your hotel for overnight accommodations.  (B.D.)

After breakfast we depart to airport for your flight home.  (B.)