Big 4 Adventure – 10 Day Tour

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Cape Town: Arrival + Sunset Adventure

  • Check into Camps Bay / City Bowl
  • Sunset hike up Lion’s Head
  • Dinner at V&A Waterfront
  • Optional: helicopter flip over the Atlantic Seaboard

Day 2 – Cape Peninsula Extreme Scenic Loop

  • Chapman’s Peak drive
  • Cape Point cliffs
  • Boulders penguins
  • Kalk Bay harbor lunch
  • Secret tidal pools at Buffels Bay
  • Sunset at Noordhoek Beach

Adventure add-on:

  • e-bike Cape Peninsula coastal ride
  • cold-water snorkeling with seals

This is one of the most scenic day routes in South Africa.

Day 3 – Stellenbosch + Hidden Winelands

  • Morning quad biking through vineyards
  • Boutique wine estate tastings
  • Farm-to-table lunch
  • Secret chocolate and olive tasting
  • Sleep in a vineyard cottage

Unique touch: night stargazing hot tub in Franschhoek

Day 4 – Cape Town → Hermanus → Cape Agulhas

  • Scenic Clarence Drive coastal road
  • Hermanus cliff path walk
  • Optional: whale kayaking (seasonal)
  • Continue to Cape Agulhas
  • Sunset at the southernmost tip of Africa

A far more unique alternative than driving straight inland.

Best unique stop: stay in a glamping dome facing the ocean

Day 5 – Oudtshoorn 

  • Route 62 mountain drive
  • Cango Caves adventure tour
  • Ostrich farm encounter
  • Karoo stargazing

Day 6 – Mossel Bay Adrenaline Day

  • Drive into Garden Route
  • Sandboarding / dune surfing
  • Optional shark cage diving
  • Zipline over ocean cliffs
  • Beach bonfire stay

One of the best “mountain + cave + desert” contrasts in the country.

Day 7 – Wilderness + Secret Lagoons

  • Canoe through Wilderness National Park
  • Waterfall hike
  • Paragliding over the coastline
  • Hidden beach picnic
  • Sunset on Map of Africa viewpoint

This day gives a slower nature immersion vibe before the bigger adrenaline stops.

Day 8 – Tsitsikamma Thrill Day

  • Tsitsikamma suspension bridge
  • Bloukrans bungee jump
  • Storms River zipline

This is the most adrenaline-heavy section of the trip.

Day 9 – Addo Elephant Safari

  • Drive east toward Addo
  • Afternoon open-vehicle safari

A classic safari finish works perfectly after the coastal route.

Day 10 – Addo Sunrise + Gqeberha Departure

  • Sunrise game drive
  • Elephant photography stop
  • Bush breakfast
  • Transfer to Gqeberha airport

Accommodation:

  • 3 nights – Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
  • 1 night – Harbor House / Harbor Square
  • 1 night – Mooiplaas Guest House
  • 2 night – Ilita Lodge
  • 1 night – Tsitsikamma Lodge & Spa
  • 1 night – Nyati Rest Camp – Addo National Park

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation as mentioned above
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Private Chauffer vehicle (according to group side)
  • English Speaking driver-cum guide or Driver & Guide (based on vehicle size)
  • All activities except those mentioned as optional tours / Add On-s

Exclusions:

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
  • International flights
  • Visa Applications
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Big 4 Adventure – 10 Day Tour