Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. With its stunning coastline, modern cityscape and nearby mountains, Cape Town is one of Africa's most exciting cities. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you family adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2 pm. After, you’ll have time to explore the colourful streets of the Cape Malay quarter before visiting Faeeza’s Home Kitchen in the heart of Bo-Kaap for a hands-on cooking class. Learn how to cook traditional Malay food while Faaeza shares stories about her life in Cape Town. Then, sit down to a three-course meal and enjoy the fruits of your labour. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

After breakfast today, head to Boulders Beach for stand-up paddleboarding and a chance to see the region’s famous penguins. Known for its soft, white sand, turquoise waters and namesake granite boulders, this is the only place in the world you can get up close to the African penguin and get a peek into their waddling ways. Then, head back to Cape Town, where you’ll have the rest of the day to explore on your own. If you haven’t already, maybe venture up to Table Mountain for incredible views across the city. The African penguin colony lives at the beach permanently, however, during September and October, you will likely see fewer penguins on land as they feed out at sea more often. May to August is the rainy season in Cape Town. During these months or periods of bad weather, the stand-up paddleboarding activity may be replaced with an alternative tour.

After breakfast today, drive to historic Franschhoek, known for its centuries-old vineyards, great dining and spectacular views. It's also a gorgeous place for a family bike ride, which is exactly how you’ll get to spend the day. Pedal through Franschhoek’s charming streets and past vineyards framed by rugged mountains. Stop at wine estates for tastings where the kids get their own special pairings. Along the way, pass the historic Huguenot Monument in honour of the French Huguenots who influenced Franschhoek’s heritage. Head back to the city, where the rest of day is free. Maybe head out to dinner tonight with other families in your group. Your travel time today is approximately 2 hours. Your cycling distance today is approximately 10 km (6.2 mi). Children’s mountain bikes are available for kids over age 6. Buggies are also available.

This morning, shift gears as you fly from Cape Town to Kruger. When you arrive, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation just outside Kruger National Park. Settle in, then head out this afternoon on your first 4WD wildlife safari. Tonight, maybe spend some time at the family pool – complete with a pop-up bar for the grown-ups, perfect for that first sundowner in Kruger. Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours. Luggage allowance for the included flight today is usually 1 piece maximum with a 20 kg (44 lb) per person limit.

After breakfast, embark on a full -day 4WD safari through Kruger National Park. One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park is home to over 500 bird species, 100 species of reptile and 150 mammal species, including all your favourites from The Lion King – elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes and more! It’s home to many vulnerable species, including the southern ground hornbill, the blue crane and the endangered African wild dog. Spend your day on the lookout for wildlife and birds as you make your way across the savannah from viewpoints to waterholes. Tonight, sit down to dinner with your group and maybe share your favourite sightings of the day.

This morning, you’ll have the special opportunity to visit Chimp Eden – the Jane Goodall Institute located within the Umhloti Nature Reserve. At the first and only chimpanzee sanctuary in South Africa, you’ll get a closer look at the rescued chimps who live here risk-free in semi-wild enclosures. After, you’ll have the option to head out on a final safari drive through Kruger National Park or to head back to the hotel to soak up the scenery and take a dip in the pool. This evening, come together for a farewell dinner with your group and toast an unforgettable adventure with new family friends.

Your family adventure comes to an end today. There will be an early-morning departure at 7:30 am with a first stop at Kruger Airport for those wishing to fly out of here. And those continuing to the Botswana Family Safari Comfort trip (UWFK) that departs from Victoria Falls. The second stop will be Johannesburg, arriving at approximately 2 pm. If you’d like to stay longer in Johannesburg, please speak with your booking agent ahead of time. All transfer and additional nights booking requests must be made at least 14 days prior with outbound flight details provided. If you prefer to depart at an alternative time, a private transfer can be arranged for an additional fee. Please speak to your booking agent for more information. If you are flying out of Johannesburg today, we recommend booking a flight that departs after 7 pm. Not ready for the adventure to be over? Why not continue the adventure on our Botswana Family Safari Comfort trip: