You'll be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.
For 2025 departures:
The Capital On The Park, Johannesburg (night 2)
This five-star hotel, based in the affluent suburb of Sandton, is perfectly placed for guests to explore Johannesburg and enjoy time in the nearby Sandton Shopping Centre. The hotel also boasts an outdoor swimming pool, sundeck and Jacuzzi as well as a restaurant, café and bar. Spa and fitness facilities are also available. Stylish guestrooms are air-conditioned throughout and feature TVs, hairdryers and blackout curtains with expansive views over the city skyline.
Nut Grove Manor, White River (nights 3-5)
Arranged around a manicured garden area, this historic boutique hotel offers an ideal retreat to relax in after busy afternoons in the bushveld. The property includes a fine dining restaurant, serving South African dishes, and a well-appointed, treetop spa. With private patio areas, each elegant guestroom also offers safes, tea/coffee-making facilities and minifridges. Suites are also air-conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi and TVs.
Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town (nights 6-7)
Promising comfort and convenient access to Cape Town’s finest attractions, this sleek hotel overlooks the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers the perfect base from which to explore the city. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, and the hotel’s well-appointed fitness suite, as well as a day spa and a casual bar area. There is also a restaurant, which serves traditional South African cuisine, and buffet-style breakfasts are offered daily. Guestrooms include free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning throughout, and are equipped with TVs, safes and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Surval Boutique Olive Estate, Oudtshoorn (night 8)
Nestled on the outskirts of vibrant Oudtshoorn, amongst a private grove of olive trees, this boutique hotel offers an authentic little Karoo experience within easy reach of the area’s main attractions. There is an outdoor swimming pool, as well as olive tasting rooms and a restaurant serving international cuisine. Cosy guestrooms are air-conditioned throughout and encompass TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, minifridges and free Wi-Fi.
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna (nights 9-10)
Set in lush lagoon-side woodland, only a stones’ throw from Knysna’s vibrant centre, this features two restaurants, serving international and Italian cuisine, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and on-site spa. Comfortable guestrooms include TVs, safes, tea/coffee-making facilities and hairdryers.
Arniston Spa Hotel, Arniston (nights 11-12)
This friendly hotel, based in the heart of coastal Arniston, boasts a spa, two saunas, a Turkish steam room and a number of multi-treatment rooms, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and two seafood restaurants. Bright guestrooms encompass TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and mini-fridges.
Protea Hotel by Marriott, Franschhoek (night 13)
This centrally located four-star hotel overlooks the majestic mountains and picturesque vineyards of Franschhoek. Guestrooms are tastefully furnished and feature free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Facilities at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, bar, and a New York-style restaurant.
For 2026/27 departures:
The Capital On The Park, Johannesburg (night 2)
This five-star hotel, based in the affluent suburb of Sandton, is perfectly placed for guests to explore Johannesburg and enjoy time in the nearby Sandton Shopping Centre. The hotel also boasts an outdoor swimming pool, sundeck and Jacuzzi as well as a restaurant, café and bar. Spa and fitness facilities are also available. Stylish guestrooms are air-conditioned throughout and feature TVs, hairdryers and blackout curtains with expansive views over the city skyline.
Ndhula Luxury Tented Lodge, Mpumalanga (nights 3-5)*
Based a short way outside of Kruger National Park, this luxury tented lodge is perfectly placed as a gateway to the region’s most impressive areas. The lodge features a traditional boma and restaurant, serving authentic African food, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Tented guestrooms are equipped with mini-bars, tea/coffee-making facilities and private terraces looking out onto the bushveld.
*Please note: The tour departing on Thursday, 7 May 2026, will stay at the Casterbridge Hollow Boutique Hotel on nights 3-5 instead.
Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town (nights 6-7)
Promising comfort and convenient access to Cape Town’s finest attractions, this sleek hotel overlooks the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers the perfect base from which to explore the city. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, and the hotel’s well-appointed fitness suite, as well as a day spa and a casual bar area. There is also a restaurant, which serves traditional South African cuisine, and buffet-style breakfasts are offered daily. Guestrooms include free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning throughout, and are equipped with TVs, safes and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Queen’s Hotel by BON hotels, Oudtshoorn (night 8)
Elegantly designed and based in the centre of Oudtshoorn, this historic establishment is South Africa’s oldest four-star hotel. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant and communal terrace areas, perfect for enjoying the warm evenings. Well-appointed guestrooms also include tea/coffee-making facilities, TVs and safes.
*Please note: The tour departing on Thursday, 24 September 2026, will stay at the Surval Boutique Olive Estate on night 8 instead.
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna (nights 9-10)
Set in lush lagoon-side woodland, only a stones’ throw from Knysna’s vibrant centre, this features two restaurants, serving international and Italian cuisine, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and on-site spa. Comfortable guestrooms include TVs, safes, tea/coffee-making facilities and hairdryers.
Arniston Spa Hotel, Arniston (nights 11-12)
This friendly hotel, based in the heart of coastal Arniston, boasts a spa, two saunas, a Turkish steam room and a number of multi-treatment rooms, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and two seafood restaurants. Bright guestrooms encompass TVs, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and mini-fridges.
Protea Hotel by Marriott, Franschhoek (night 13)
This centrally located four-star hotel overlooks the majestic mountains and picturesque vineyards of Franschhoek. Guestrooms are tastefully furnished and feature free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Facilities at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, bar, and a New York-style restaurant.
