South Africa is an immense, world-renowned nation with game reserves, UNESCO world heritage sites, magnificent beaches, and towns. It takes a lifetime to explore it entirely. But if you don’t have infinite holidays or limitless money, you may have to be happy with a much shorter stay. Do not despair if you only spend a few days – before you go home, you will see some of the highlights of South Africa tour packages. In this article, we prove that the development of the perfect 10 days itinerary can still reward you for short trips.

Day 1

Get to Cape Town, perhaps the world’s most beautiful city. When your aircraft rounds above the runway, look out of the window for emblematic Mother City attractions, like Cape Town Stadium and Table Mountain, of course. Stay for an hour or two (whether you want a cozy B&B or a 5-star iconic alternative as The Twelve Apostolics). Book tickets for an afternoon cable car trip to the Table Mountain top for a stunning view of the city if this is your first time in town.

Day 2

Take your camera and jump in your hire car for a ride through the scenic suburbs of Cape Town after a relaxing breakfast. Continue south to Boulders Beach, a colony of African penguins threatened. Here you can see these funny little birds from the windsurfing winds around the nesting site. The next route is Chapman’s Peak Drive – a winding route that is well-known to enjoy the breathtaking views of the cliff – Hout Bay, a picturesque fishing area. Give yourself a new seafood lunch when you get there.

Day 3

Check out the world’s popular western Cape Winelands early and drive west. Three primary areas are Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, all beamed with private vines. You can choose one (like the famous Spier Wine Farm) and spend the day wandering around vineyards, sampling various vintages, eating fine seasonal dishes. If you don’t have the right location for your stay, book a ride with the Wine Tram Franschhoek. This opsonic hops-off tour will take you on an unforgettable journey through the fantastic landscape of the Franschhoek valley.

Day 4

Your fourth day in South Africa will take you back to the coast – to Hermanus, an idyllic city regarded as one of the best watches in Southern Africa. Southern right walnuts can be seen from July to November on the deep bay of the city, sometimes at a distance of 100 meters. Gearing’s Point, a steep cliff with high ocean panoramas, is the best place to see them. Book a tour with local companies like South Right Charters. Or book a whale watching tour. Even if you don’t visit Hermanus in the whale season like many gastronomic restaurants, the Burgundy is not only unique for its excellent menu but also for its views of the seaside.

Day 5

Take the east from Hermanus to Mossel Bay to the Garden Path, which covers some of the best areas in the west and east Cape provinces. It is 186 miles/300 kilometers. The beauty of the route is that you can stop anywhere. Pause in Wilderness town for a walk along the lovely windswept beach of the city, or sample one of Knysna’s well-known Oysters. The Crags is an ideal stop for families thanks to immersive sanctuaries, including the Crags and Birds of Eden. George has one of the best golf courses in Southern Africa.

Day 6

Enjoy South African hospitality in your B&B for a pleasant morning before heading north to Port Elizabeth. On the way, there are plenty of adventure opportunities. Stop at Bridge Bloukrans to leap off the highest jump bridge in the world or park your car and go on your canopy ride in the beautiful National Park Tsitsikamma. If you have time, Jeffreys Bay is also well worth a visit, particularly if you want to surf. This charismatic town, home to some of Africa’s best waves, has hosted top pros, such as Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, and Jordy Smith, the very own of South Africa.

Day 7, 8, and 9

There will be no South African adventure without a safari. Save your best by staying in Addo Elephant Park for the last three days. It is not as well-known or as extensive as Kruger National Park, but much less crowded. The wildlife is in the same unbelievable range, including all five big animals. Addo is an economical way for anyone, as you can experience a fraction of the cost of a driven game drive in your own car.

You can always book game drives through your lodging or at the reception if you want the expertise of a local tracker. Addo is particularly known for their large elephant herds – on a hot day, hundreds of herds including Rooidam and Gwarrie Pan are probably visible at boats. The park has a fair share of smaller predators in addition to the lion and leopard, many of which are very rare. Maintain an eye out for caracals, awards, and furrows.

Day 10

Unfortunately, your time is coming to a close in the greatest country on earth. Take the last brunch to Port Elizabeth and return to Cape Town before going home and taking a train. But don’t be too sad – South Africa still has so much to try you’re going to have plenty of reasons to go back.