African Heart: from the Cape to the Savanna

Welcome to South Africa!

Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be greeted by our English-speaking representative, who will give you your travel documents and arrange your transfer to Cape Town Lodge hotel.

Known as the "Mother City" of South Africa, Cape Town is a beautiful scenic city that captures the hearts of all who visit. The city is famous for its vibrant harbor, white and golden beaches, world-class vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings rich in diverse flora and fauna. Cape Town welcomes all with its rich culture, cosmopolitan atmosphere, lively nightlife, exceptional architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and extraordinary natural wonders.

Located in the city center, the Cape Town Lodge Hotel offers a rooftop pool terrace, a bar and a fitness center, and is less than 5 km from Table Mountain and the famous V&A Waterfront area. Overlooking Table Mountain, Lion's Head, Signal Hill and the harbor, the rooms at Cape Town Lodge Hotel are located on the upper floors. The renowned restaurant The Famous Butchers Grill offers top quality South African steaks accompanied by live music and a selection of local wines, in an environment featuring sculptures and walls with photos depicting old Cape Town.

At 20:00 three-course dinner at the hotel's renowned restaurant: The Famous Butcher's Grill (drinks excluded).

Dinner, overnight and breakfast at the Cape Town Lodge in a superior room. Drinks excluded.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure between 08:00 and 08:30 for a scheduled excursion with Italian-speaking guide. Full-day excursion to the Cape Peninsula. Lunch included.

Entrance fees included for Seal Island, the Cape Point reserve, the funicular and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

The itinerary starts along the Atlantic coast, passing through Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, then continues to Hout Bay, a picturesque fishing village with beautiful views of the mountains and the beach. At the harbor, you will be offered the opportunity to take a boat trip to admire Seal Island (weather and sea conditions permitting). Next, the tour continues along Chapman's Peak, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world, with a short stop to enjoy the view over Noordhoek beach.

Next, the visit moves south, passing Kommetjie and Scarborough, to reach an ostrich farm at Cape Point. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, the reputed meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

After exploring the Cape of Good Hope, the tour heads to historic Simon's Town with lunch stop at Seaforth Restaurant.

After lunch, visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, where a growing colony of African penguins, a vulnerable species, finds refuge. Walking along the wooden boardwalks, you can observe the penguins in their natural habitat.

Please note that the order of attractions may change at the discretion of the guide, in order to offer the best possible experience during the tour.

Overnight at the Cape Town Lodge in a superior room with breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure between 08:00 and 08:30, for a full day city tour. Scheduled excursion with Italian-speaking guide.

The visit will include Kirstenbosch Gardens and Table Mountain (weather permitting – ticket not included). Lunch and entrance to Kirstenbosch Gardens and Slave Lodge included. Drinks excluded.

The tour begins with a visit to the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The garden includes five of the six different biomes of South Africa and is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of Cape flora and for the magnificent setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Next, you proceed to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car cost not included). You can enjoy panoramic views over the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard, with Robben Island lying sleepily in Table Bay harbor.

After visiting Table Mountain, you reach the city center. You walk through the Company Gardens, where you can spot squirrels and a variety of plants, creating a cheerful atmosphere to take in some of the city's "vibes".

At the Wale Street end of the garden, there is a monument created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu, affectionately called "The Arch" by South Africans, representing a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. Arch for Arch was installed next to the old St. George's Cathedral, also known as "The People's Cathedral", for its role in the resistance to apartheid.

Visit the Slave Lodge, which explores the history of involuntary immigrants and their contribution to the richness and diversity of South African history. During the drive through the city, participants can feel the atmosphere of the cultural melting pot it represents.

The day ends with a stop at Truth Café, an artistic, steampunk-inspired café serving coffee roasted by hand in an ancient cast iron drum, followed by a visit to the famous V&A Waterfront.

Return to the hotel is scheduled between 18:00 and 18:30.

Overnight at the Cape Town Lodge in a superior room with breakfast.

Early morning, after breakfast, transfer with English-speaking driver to Cape Town International Airport.

Upon arrival at Hoedspruit airport, meet with English-speaking driver for land transfer to Kaia Tani Guest House (about 95 km).

You will be welcomed by the Italian couple Barbara and Paolo, owners of Kaia Tani guest lodge, who moved to South Africa 6 years ago.

Kaia Tani is a small guest house with only 7 rooms, located in the residential area of Phalaborwa. Surrounded by a lush garden and just 2 minutes from the town center, it is the ideal compromise for everyone: nature lovers, without having to give up the comforts we are used to.

The Kruger National Park is just 2 minutes' drive from the guest house. With an area of about 20,000 km2, it is one of the largest African parks. It is renowned for its flora (mountains, bush and tropical plants are part of the landscape) and for its fauna, with a high density of wildlife, including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino), as well as hundreds of other mammal species and about nine hundred bird species.

Why Kaia Tani:

• The hosts are native Italian speakers, so even for those not familiar with English there are no communication problems.
• Close to Kruger National Park.
• They are certified guides for Kruger National Park and the Limpopo and Mpumalanga regions (Panorama Route and the Blyde River Canyon).
• They offer various excursions to meet most guests' requests. Some tours, such as the Township Tour, were designed and planned directly by them, outside the classic tourist routes.

Dinner, overnight and breakfast at Kaia Tani guest house in a standard room – drinks excluded.

Breakfast at Kaia Tani and departure for the township tour with an Italian-speaking guide. During the excursion, lunch is included in a typical shebeen. Drinks excluded.

During this activity, you will have the opportunity to observe, with the utmost respect for the people, how the local population lives daily and interact with them.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy an Olifants River boat safari with drinks and snacks. Italian-speaking guide.

The Olifants... one of the longest rivers in South Africa, stretching from Witbank to Kruger Park and ending in Mozambique at Xai-Xai. You can enjoy a 3-hour boat cruise, during which you can spot crocodiles, elephants, birds, and maybe even lions or buffaloes, while admiring a beautiful sunset!

Overnight and breakfast at Kaia Tani guest house in a standard room (drinks excluded).

Departure early in the morning for a full day of photo-safari in Kruger National Park with an Italian-speaking guide. Departure from Kaia Tani is scheduled at 05:15 with a packed breakfast prepared by the guest house.

Your professional safari guide, Paolo, will lead a full day of safari in search of the famous Big Five. (Closed 4x4 vehicle).

Kruger National Park! There is a reason why Kruger National Park is consistently ranked among Africa's greatest treasures.

This is the most acclaimed safari destination in South Africa, some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. If you've ever wanted to spot a leopard in its natural habitat, come across a pride of lions resting under an ancient termite mound or come face to face with gentle giants (elephants), this day in the park, with a bit of luck, may offer you all these experiences.

This jewel in the natural treasure trove of the African continent is located in the most accessible and pristine wilderness on the continent, stretching over 6 million acres in the far northeast of South Africa. Here, the Big Five spotting territory is flanked by grand landscapes overflowing with stories as ancient as the mountains.

Return to the guest house in the late afternoon between 15:00 and 16:00.

Dinner, overnight and breakfast at Kaia Tani in a standard room (drinks excluded).

During this day you will have free time to enjoy activities of your choice. (Not included in the package fee)

Visit Blyde River Canyon - The entire day is dedicated to the third largest canyon in the world, the famous Blyde River Canyon. At the end, you will have lunch with sweet and savory crepes. Italian-speaking guide.

The following activities will take place with an English-speaking guide:

Morning/afternoon walk: A great opportunity to explore the bush on foot, learn more about birds, trees, and all the things you never see from a vehicle. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of sunrise/sunset in the bush, away from the noise. A wonderful opportunity.

• Minimum 2 participants
• Duration: about 3 and a half hours
• Departure: 5:30am winter, 5:00am summer (morning walk)
• Departure: 3:00pm winter, 3:30pm summer (afternoon walk)

Morning drive: Leaving early in the morning, you will enjoy the beauty and tranquility of dawn in the bush, with the chance to spot a variety of animals in their natural environment. Great for early morning lovers.

• Minimum 2 participants
• Duration: about 3 and a half hours
• Departure: 5:30am winter, 5:00am summer

Dinner, overnight and breakfast at Kaia Tani in a standard room (drinks excluded).

Breakfast at Kaia Tani.

At 10:00 departure for Johannesburg on a scheduled – not private – transfer (about 7 hours).

Arrival at Johannesburg airport is scheduled for 17:30.

End of services.