7 Days in South Africa: Our Top 4 Itinerary Recommendations

See the best of South Africa on foot and turn each daily hike into a new adventure with this 7-day trip to the Maloti-Drakensberg range. Starting off in Clarens, you will enter the Drakensberg Mountains, where dinosaurs once roamed free. Continue to Golden Gate Highlands Park, where imposing, ochre-hued sandstone cliffs jostle for your attention with diverse and unique flora and fauna. Summit Drakensberg via its iconic chain ladder, then head off to Tugela Gorge, home to the awe-inspiring Amphitheatre, a South African landmark.

Combine game drives in one of the world’s most sought-after wildlife destinations with the scenic Panorama Route during this 7-day South Africa trip. Your first safari experience is on the second day of this trip at a wildlife reserve abutting Kruger. Chase the ‘Big Five in Kruger the day after. Then, embark on a visual feast along the Panorama Route, marveling at the third-largest canyon in the world, Blyde River Canyon, and the breathtaking vistas from God's Window. Conclude your journey with an intimate bush walk before returning to Johannesburg.

Enjoy the culture and wildlife of South Africa with this week-long self-driving trip. Take the road less traveled as you explore the country’s hidden gems and learn more about local cultures and traditions along the way. Stay at a private game reserve in Bela-Bela, known for its hot springs, and be part of an exciting cultural experience in Limpopo. Continue to Phalaborwa, where you will spend the night in a bush lodge, before returning to Johannesburg via scenic Mpumalanga province.

Unique experiences unfold amid picture-postcard scenery during this 7-day South Africa tour. Having enjoyed wine and cheese in Paarl, one of South Africa’s premier wine regions, you will drive through the Cape Winelands to Oudtshoorn. While there, head for the Cango Caves, located at the foothills of the Swartberg. A game drive in Addo Elephant National Park is followed by a trip to Knysna, a scenic location along the famous Garden Route known for its rocky outcrops dotting and dashing into the ocean. Spend the last night of this tour in Hermanus, where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic and pods of whales drift off the coast.

A week-long trip to South Africa following one of our top four itineraries is sure to impress. But if you want to add your own twist to the whole experience, you always have the option of reaching out to our local travel experts to plan a customized South Africa trip based on your interests.