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Colin Petersen's South African Adventure 2026

Feb 12 - 25, 2026

Discover the best of South Africa on an unforgettable 14-day journey that blends iconic scenery, world-class culture, and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. From the sun-drenched shores of Cape Town to the untamed bush of Madikwe, this trip delivers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and authentic African magic.

Why This Trip Is Extraordinary

The World’s Most Beautiful City — Explore Cape Town’s dramatic coastline, pristine beaches, award-winning vineyards, and vibrant culture.
Unmatched Wildlife Encounters — Experience morning and evening game drives in Madikwe Game Reserve, home to the Big Five and spectacular birdlife.
A Perfect Mix of Adventure & Relaxation — Summit Table Mountain, savor wine tastings, then unwind at the famed Sun City Resort.
A Cultural Finale — Wrap up your journey in Johannesburg with meaningful encounters and a final taste of South Africa’s dynamic urban energy.

With a blend of vibrant city life, nature excursions, wildlife encounters, and relaxed resort time.

Key Highlights & Tips

  • Diverse experience: You’ll move from metropolitan vibrancy (Cape Town) to wildlife immersion (Madikwe) to resort relaxation (Sun City) and then city bustle again (Johannesburg).
  • Active components: Early morning game drives & hiking Table Mountain mean you’ll want to pack for activity.
  • Flexible “free day”: On Feb 18, you have time to pick your own adventure — a bonus for personalization.
  • Travel days: Feb 19 and Feb 21 involve transitions (flights, check-out/in) — plan accordingly for some downtime.
  • Packing considerations: From beach scenes in Cape Town to safari gear for Madikwe, and urban comforts in Johannesburg — layering will be key.

Itinerary

  1. Trip Details

  2. Thu, Feb 12: Cleveland, OH, USA

  3. Fri, Feb 13: Cape Town, South Africa

  4. Sat, Feb 14: Cape Town, South Africa

  5. Sun, Feb 15: Cape Town, South Africa

  6. Mon, Feb 16: Cape Town, South Africa

  7. Tue, Feb 17: Cape Town, South Africa

  8. Wed, Feb 18: Cape Town, South Africa

  9. Thu, Feb 19: Cape Town, South Africa

  10. Fri, Feb 20: Madikwe, South Africa

  11. Sat, Feb 21: Madikwe, South Africa

  12. Sun, Feb 22: Sun City, South Africa

  13. Mon, Feb 23: Sun City, South Africa

  14. Tue, Feb 24: Johannesburg, South Africa

Full Itinerary

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Your Advisor

Nathaniel Thomas

Complete Group Travel

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nathaniel.thomas@completegrouptravel.com