A 12-Day Getaway to South Africa
Hey ladies, it's time for a short vacation! Want a unique African experience? Come to South Africa! Western-style lobster, ostrich meat...delicious food you won't want to miss. There's also an open-top safari tour in Kruger National Park to see the Big Five, and explore the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Check out this guide!
South Africa, this magical land 🌍 located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, has a rich history and beautiful natural scenery🌅. From the spectacular Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town to the mysterious Zulu culture, every place exudes a unique regional charm🌌.
🛤️Suggested Itinerary: South African Adventure
Days 1-2: Depart from Shanghai, transfer in Singapore, and arrive in Cape Town. Rest and adjust to the time difference on the first day. On the second day, take the 360° rotating cable car up Table Mountain for scenic views, visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and enjoy a traditional African dinner.
Day 3: Explore the Cape Peninsula, visit Seal Island, Boulders Beach, and the Cape of Good Hope. Enjoy a delicious Western-style lobster dinner in the evening.
Days 4-6: Travel to the wine region towns, passing by Mossel Bay, the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, and the Post Office Tree. Then, explore the Garden Route towns. Visit the Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm and savor an ostrich meat meal. Continue to Wilderness and Knysna, experience a coral sea cruise, and enjoy a Western-style oyster dinner. Finally, visit the magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park and arrive in Port Elizabeth.
Days 7-9: Fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, then travel to Sun City. Check in to the luxurious Palace of the Lost City and enjoy the Valley of Waves water park. Then, head to Pretoria and finally arrive in the Kruger area. Take an upgraded open-top safari tour in Kruger National Park and track the Big Five.
Day 10: Leave the Kruger area and travel to the Blyde River Canyon to admire the scenic Panorama Route. Enjoy a traditional African Carnivore dinner in Johannesburg.
Days 11-12: Fly from Johannesburg, transfer in Singapore, and return to Shanghai, concluding this wonderful South African journey.
Recommended Attractions:
Cape of Good Hope 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: Cape Point Rd, Cape Town, 8001 South Africa
- Opening Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Duration: 1–2 hrs
- Stand at the Cape of Good Hope and witness the confluence of the cold Atlantic and warm Indian Oceans. The magnificence of nature unfolds before your eyes!
Table Mountain 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: Table Mountain (Nature Reserve), Cape Town, South Africa
- Opening Hours: All day
- Duration: 2–4 hrs
- Table Mountain, the pride of Cape Town. Its flat top offers panoramic views and breathtaking scenery.
Boulders Beach 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: Simons Town, Cape Town, 7995 South Africa
- Opening Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Duration: 2 hrs
- Want to get up close and personal with adorable penguins? This is your penguin paradise!
Seal Island 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: South Africa
- Opening Hours: All day
- Duration: 1 hr
- Seal Island, a haven for seals and seagulls, is a must-see unique landscape on the South African coastline.
Tsitsikamma National Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Address: South Africa
- Opening Hours: All day
- Duration: 1 day
- At Tsitsikamma National Park, the confluence of the Storms River and the ocean is a breathtaking sight, well worth a visit!
🧳 Travel Preparations:
📞 Prepare a local SIM card for emergencies when the network is unstable.
🔌 Don't forget a plug adapter; South African plugs require adaptation.
🪪 Passport and visa are essential for entering South Africa.
👕 The temperature difference in South Africa in March is significant, so pack both summer and spring clothes.
🔋 Charger and power bank to keep your devices charged for photos and online access.
A journey to South Africa, exploring the intersection of nature and wilderness, with more wonders waiting for you to discover. Join our exploration team!