- JOURNEY INSPIRATION · SOUTH AFRICA + ZIMBABWE
The South Africa Grand Journey
From Cape Town and the vineyards of the Cape to the history of Johannesburg, the thundering waters of Victoria Falls and the wild landscapes of Greater Kruger, experience Southern Africa through extraordinary contrasts.
SOUTH AFRICA · ZIMBABWE
CULTURE · WINE & CULINARY · NATURAL WONDERS · SAFARI
- THE JOURNEY
Five Chapters.
One Remarkable Journey.
Begin where mountain, city and ocean meet.
Cape Town introduces you to South Africa through its landscapes, food, history and culture before the pace slows among the vineyard-covered valleys of the Cape Winelands.
From there, the journey moves north to Johannesburg—a city whose energy, contrasts and history reveal another side of the country entirely.
Then cross the border into Zimbabwe.
Here, the Zambezi River disappears over the edge of Victoria Falls in one of Africa’s great natural spectacles.
And finally, leave the cities behind.
Greater Kruger brings the journey into the wild, where days begin with the rising sun and the rhythm of
the African bush takes over.
City. Vineyard. History. Wonder. Wilderness.
Each chapter changes the way you experience Southern Africa.
Sean’s source follows this exact five-stop progression, with each destination intended to reveal
a different dimension of the region.
- AT A GLANCE
Your Journey Through South Africa
The best journey for you isn’t necessarily the best journey for someone else. That’s why we don’t begin with a package. We begin with a conversation
Destination
South Africa · Zimbabwe
Ideal For
Couples · First-Time Southern Africa Travellers · Travellers Looking for a More
Comprehensive Journey
Journey Style
Culture · Wine & Culinary · Natural Wonders · Safari
Duration
To Be Confirmed
- Your Journey, Your Way
Your Journey,
Your Way
This itinerary is designed to inspire. Every Berridge journey is individually curated, and destinations, experiences, accommodations and duration can be tailored around you.
01.
- CAPE TOWN
Where the Journey Begins.
Cape Town makes an unforgettable introduction to Southern Africa.
Table Mountain rises behind a city shaped by the ocean, generations of history and an extraordinary mix of cultural influences.
Explore the colourful streets and Cape Malay heritage of the Bo-Kaap. Cross the water to Robben Island. Discover contemporary galleries, exceptional restaurants and neighbourhoods that reveal a city still evolving.
And when you want to leave the energy behind, the landscapes surrounding Cape Town make it remarkably easy.
Mountains, beaches and ocean are never far away.
Sean’s source highlights Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape Malay culture, Robben Island, contemporary art and Cape Town’s food scene as central elements of this stop.
- EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY
01
TABLE MOUNTAIN
Take in one of Africa’s most recognizable cityscapes.
02
BO-KAAP
Discover another layer of Cape Town’s history and culture.
03
ROBBEN ISLAND
Explore an important chapter in South Africa’s history.
04
CAPE CUISINE
Experience the influences and ingredients that shape the city’s
food scene.
05
THE COAST
Leave the city behind and follow the Atlantic.
- NEXT
Slow the Pace.
Cape Town → Cape Winelands
02.
- CAPE WINELANDS
Stay for Another Glass.
Just beyond Cape Town, the landscape begins to change.
Vineyards stretch across valleys beneath dramatic mountain ranges, while historic towns and estates invite you to slow down and stay awhile.
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl form the heart of South Africa’s celebrated wine country.
But wine is only part of the experience.
But wine is only part of the experience.
Cape Dutch architecture, beautiful estates and one of South Africa’s most exciting culinary scenes make the Winelands somewhere worth spending time rather than simply visiting for an afternoon.
Taste. Wander. Sit down for lunch.
There’s nowhere you need to rush to next.
Sean’s material specifically highlights Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, Pinotage and Chenin Blanc, Cape Dutch architecture, dining and the Franschhoek Wine Tram.
- EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY
01
PRIVATE TASTINGS
Discover South African wines where they’re made.
02
VINEYARD LUNCHES
Allow an afternoon to unfold around
the table.
03
FRANSCHHOEK
Food, wine and mountain scenery come together.
04
STELLENBOSCH
Explore one of South Africa’s historic wine towns.
05
THE WINE TRAM
A relaxed way to experience the Franschhoek Valley.
- NEXT
Another Side of
South Africa.
Cape Winelands → Johannesburg
03.
- JOHANNESBURG
Understand the Story.
Johannesburg reveals a very different South Africa.
Born from the gold rush and shaped by some of the defining events in the country’s modern history, Johannesburg is fast-moving, complicated and deeply connected to the story of South Africa today.
Explore the contrasts between the modern city and places that played a pivotal role in the struggle against apartheid.
In Soweto, the events of June 1976 remain an important part of the country’s history, while Vilakazi Street connects the stories of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
This isn’t simply another stop between destinations.
It’s an opportunity to understand more about the country you’re travelling through.
Sean’s itinerary focuses on Johannesburg, Sandton and Soweto, including the city’s gold-rush origins, the Soweto Uprising and Vilakazi Street.
- EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY
01
JOHANNESBURG
Experience the energy of South Africa’s largest urban centre.
02
SOWETO
Explore an essential part of the country’s modern history with thoughtful local context.
03
VILAKAZI STREET
Discover a neighbourhood connected to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
04
CONTEMPORARY JOZI
See the creative, cultural and modern side of the city.
- CROSS THE BORDER
Follow the
Zambezi to the Edge.
04.
- VICTORIA FALLS
Where the River Disappears.
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is a place where the scale of the landscape becomes difficult to comprehend.
The Zambezi River reaches the edge of a vast basalt gorge and disappears into it, sending mist high above the surrounding landscape.
Walk through rainforest paths beside the falls and experience the spectacle from the ground, or take to the air for an entirely different perspective.
Beyond the falls themselves, the Zambezi sets the pace.
Spend an evening on the river as the sun disappears over the horizon—or, for travellers looking for more adventure, experience another side of this extraordinary landscape.
Sean’s material includes walking viewpoints, scenic helicopter flights, sunset cruises, white-water rafting, bungee jumping and Devil’s Pool among the potential Victoria Falls experiences.
- EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY
01
THE FALLS
Experience Mosi-oa-Tunya from its rainforest viewpoints.
02
FROM ABOVE
See the scale of Victoria Falls from
the air.
03
THE ZAMBEZI
Slow down with an evening on the river.
04
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
Rafting, bungee jumping and other experiences can be incorporated depending on season and traveller preference.
- NEXT
Into the Bush.
Victoria Falls → Greater Kruger
05.
- GREATER KRUGER
Let the Wild Take Over.
After cities, vineyards and one of Africa’s great natural wonders, the final chapter strips everything back.
Greater Kruger brings you into an immense wilderness encompassing Kruger National Park and neighbouring private reserves.
Wake before sunrise.
Head into the bush with expert guides and trackers as the landscape begins to stir.
Spend the middle of the day slowing down before heading out again in the softer afternoon light.
Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino may be among the animals encountered here, alongside an extraordinary diversity of other wildlife.
But the longer you spend in the bush, the less safari becomes about a checklist.
The landscape becomes part of the experience.
Sean’s source highlights the combination of Kruger National Park with private reserves including Sabi Sand and Timbavati, along with game drives, walking safaris and night drives.
- EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY
01
GAME DRIVES
Explore the wilderness with expert guides and trackers.
02
WALKING SAFARIS
Experience the bush at a completely different pace.
03
WILDLIFE
Every drive brings the possibility of something unexpected.
04
AFTER DARK
Discover how the landscape changes once the sun disappears.
05
LIFE AT THE LODGE
Slow down between drives and experience another side of safari.
- A MOMENT TO REMEMBER
Five Places.
A Thousand Stories.
Sometimes it’s only at the end of a journey that you realize how much
ground you’ve covered.
- THE EXPERIENCE
More Than the Places You Visit.
CULTURE & CONNECTION
Understand the Story.
Cape Town and Johannesburg reveal different chapters of South Africa’s history, culture and identity.
WINE & CULINARY
Slow Down in the Cape.
Vineyards, remarkable restaurants and long lunches become part of the journey.
CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE
Look Beyond the Sighting.
Discover more about the landscapes, wildlife and conservation work that make safari possible.
AFRICAN SAFARIS
Enter the Wild.
Finish the journey immersed in one of Southern Africa’s great wilderness regions.
- MAKE IT YOUR OWN
How Far Would You Take It?
Five destinations don’t have to mean five fixed stops.
Spend longer in the Winelands. Give yourself another day in Cape Town. Add more time on safari. Bring golf into the journey. Or continue beyond Victoria Falls into another part of Southern Africa.
This is the starting point.
We’ll shape the pace and experiences around you.
SLOW DOWN
More Time in the Winelands
Turn the Cape into a more leisurely food and
wine experience.
Add
Golf in South Africa
Bring a round—or several—into the journey without making golf the entire focus.
EXTEND
Southern Africa
Use Victoria Falls as a gateway to another chapter of the journey.
- Is This Your Journey?
You Might Love This Journey If...
01.
You want a broader introduction to Southern Africa.
02.
You enjoy journeys where each destination feels completely different from the last.
03.
Food, wine, culture and history matter alongside wildlife.
04.
Victoria Falls is somewhere you’ve always wanted to experience.
05.
You want safari to be the culmination of a larger journey.
- WHEN TO TRAVEL
Different Places. Different Seasons.
This journey covers multiple regions, each with its own
seasonal rhythm.
Cape Town, the Winelands, Victoria Falls and Greater Kruger can offer very different experiences depending on when you travel.
Rather than defining one universal “best” month, we’ll consider what matters most to you—from weather and wildlife to water levels, food and wine, and the overall pace of the journey.
Then we’ll determine when it makes the most sense to go.
- KEEP EXPLORING
Another Way Through Africa.
- Cape, Coast & Safari
SOUTH AFRICA
Trade Johannesburg and Victoria Falls for a journey along South Africa’ Garden Route.
- Desert, Delta & Safari
SOUTH AFRICA · NAMIBIA ·BOTSWANA
Go deeper into Southern Africa through desert landscapes and waterways.
- Fairways, Vines & Safari
SOUTH AFRICA
Build the journey around South Africa’s golf, food, wine and wildlife.
- YOUR JOURNEY
Inspired by
This Journey?
Take what you love. Change what you don’t. Add something completely unexpected.
Tell us what you’re imagining, and we’ll thoughtfully create a journey that’s entirely your own.