

You're One Step Closer To Ultimate Adventure
Overview:
This is not your average trip with the folks. This trip is only for those who like to live on the wild side, for those enjoy getting a bit crazzyyy...we hope by picking an iteniary of badass activities we weed out all the softies and only get a group full of absolute weapons...
- Group tournaments
- Party scene
- Ages 19-27
- Transport (in SA)
- 15 days, 14 nights
- Small group size (10 max)
- All Activities Included
- 15 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Trip Highlights






Full Itinerary
Day 1: Start Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa!
We'll pick you and the rest of the group up from Cape Town airport, and take you to the hotel. We know how much flying takes it out of you so we'll give you some free time before a ice-breaking dinner on us!
P.S. for those itching to hit the club right off the bat we'll get you pointed in the direction (come with you)
- Hotel Amarula (or similar)
- Dinner included
Day 2: Cape Town Cont.
Hiking & Wining!
Today we'll be tackling the iconic Cape Town hike, or if your not feeling up to the challenge you can take the world famous cable cart up and wait for us. This will be followed by some free time, allowing you do some Cape Town exploring! Jobs not finished though, as in the afternoon we're taking you to Constantia wine farm, first round of tasting is on us. Afterwards you're free to do whatever you want for the evening but we HIGHLY encourage you to join us as we hit the Cape Town club scene HEAVY. It's Friday Babyyyy!
- Hotel Amarula (or similar)
- Breakfast included
- Wine Tasting
Day 3 - Pad se Gat Beach
Cape Town - Pad se Gat beach
Hope you brought sunscreen - today we're off to a bit of a secret spot - Pad se Gat beach. Today is yours to do as you please but we've got some exciting beach activities planned, think volleyball, soccer, maybe even a beer pong tournaments if we're feeling cheeky. There's also plenty of caves to explore as well, spots to snorkel as plenty of cute cafes and restaurants.
- Rocky inn (or similar)
- Breakfast included
Day 4 - Stellenbosch
It's time to hit the BOSCHH
Today we're heading up to Stellenbosch, about an hours drive from Cape Town. We're kicking things off with a hike up Coetzenberg, followed by an afternoon picnic around one of the many dams. Finger food, cold beer and a swim? Yes please! The evening is yours to explore everything Stellenbosch has to offer. Don't stay out too late though, tomorrow is a monster!
- Bed rock hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch Included
Day 5 - Stellenbosch Cont.
Wine tram hot damn!!
Today we take on the Franschoek Wine tram, a beautiful double decker hop on hop off bus. Initial tastings are on us for each farm and we're expecting to hit about 3-4 farms today, hope you're ready for things to get silly! The tram is a whole day ordeal so afterwards we want to invite you to join us as we party it up in one of the few but pumping clubs Stellies has to offer. You're also free to just hit the sack if you're all Chardonay-ed out.
- Bed rock hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast included
- Franschoek Wine Tram
Day 6 - Blue Rock Ski Resort
Skiing, Wakeboaridng, Cliff Jumping - That's WASSUP!
Hopefully you've recovered from the almost certainty of a hangover, because today we're going skiing!! We'll be checing in to the Blue Rock Ski Resort - a cable park setup for water skiin and wakeboarding. The resort also has loungers, shade huts, rock jumping, volleyball, paintball, and more! You get one hour free skiing or wakeboarding on us, as well as all the other things mentioned above. This stop is great if you want to get your tan on by the lake, or work on your wake skills and huck a couple backies off the cliff. It's your choice, you have a whole day here!
- Blue Rock Ski Resort
- Breakafast included
- 1 hour skiing + activities
Day 7 - Ebb & Flow Wilderness
Outdoor boots? You're gonna need them.
We're going jungle style and starting our first real adventure up the Garden Route. Upon arriving at the Ebb & Flow rest camp, we'll give you the opportunity to explore, there's so much to check out, from fishing, to hiking, to bird hides etc. At sometime in the day we'll all be setting off down the river in canoes. As tonight we're sleeping under the starts on the riverbank!
- Sleep under African stars
- Breakfast & dinner included
- Kayaking
Day 8 - Knsyna
Time to whip out the binoculars
It's a lazy start to the day as we want to give you a bit more to explore the Ebb & Flow wilderness. Once we're done we'll begin the drive to Botlierskop Game reserve. You'll then depart on a 3.5 hr sundowner game drive, guided by professionals who know a whole lot more thna we do. Hopefully the lions are feeling firendly tonight!
- Air bnb in Knsyna
- Breakfast included
- Guided game drive + sundowners
Day 9 - Knsyna
"Bravo 6, going dark"
Things have been a bit hectic the past couple days so we're giving you some time to explore Knsyna in all it's beauty. Best known for it's lagoons and beaches, spend the day snorkelling, playing games on the beach or head into town and explore. Although as soon as night time hits you better have your guard up - we're playing night paintball! After you've let out all your anger on your fellow travelers we're heading back to our Air bnb for a wicked house party. Losing team buys drinks. Jk. Drinks are on us tonight!
- Air bnb in Knsyna
- Breakfast included
- Night paintball
Day 10 - Plettenberg Bay
Surfs up buttercup
Plettenberg bay - best know for it's beaches and the famous Robberg Peninsula. We'll kick things off with a group surf session where your surf instructors will have you shredding the gnar in no time! If you're already a surfer let us know beforehand and we'll get you organized separately. The evening is yours to explore and we hope you'll join us on a hike up Robbenberg before having a chill (optional) night in to recoup.
- Air bnb in Plettenberg Bay
- Breakfast included
- Surf lessons
Day 11 - Plettenberg Bay
Finding Nemo - or something tastier!
There's a reason we suggested a chill night on day 10 - we're up EARLY today to get some deep sea fishing done! Even if you've never fished, our guide will teach you all you need to know. And if you don't want to cast anything, it's an amazing experience to be on a boat in the ocean with your (new)best mates. We hope somebody knows what they're doing though - cause whatever we catch is dinner! The rest of the day will be yours to hangout on the beach, before we get a big cookout going with our HUGE (hopefully) catches.
- Air bnb in Plettenberg Bay
- Breakfast included
- Deep sea fishing
Day 12 - Jeffery's Bay
J Bay and cute animals
Jeffrey's Bay is one of the best surf breaks in the entire world. Although it's summer and the waves aren't as pumping, we still want to give you the chance to explore this groovy surf town on your own. Later we'll head on over to the Dawn wildlife sanctuary where you'll get the chance to interact with some wildlife they've rehabilitated!
- BnB in Jeffery's Bay
- Breakfast included
- Dawn Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 13 - Addo Elephant Park
Get the binoculars out - again!
Addo Elephant Park is the 3rd largest game reserve in the country, home to all of Africa's big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo). We want to give you the best chance of seeing everything you came for, so we'll be departing on a 9 hour game drive today, guided by an expert game guide.
- Hotel in Gqberha
- Breakfast included
- 9 hour game drive
Day 14 - Cango Caves
Those cave explorers on the internet would love today...
This 4500-million-year-old cave of stalactites and stalagmites will blow your mind. We'll be doing their Adventure tour, guided by Cango Cave experts who will make sure none of us get stuck! After we've explored this natural wonder of the world, we'll begin out trek into the Karoo. The Karoo is a huge sub desert - slighter bigger than the whole of Germany! We'll be heading to a rustic farmhouse where we'll spend the rest of the day cooking up good food, playing tunes and of course crushing a couple cold ones. We'll light a bonfire in the evening and sit back and watch the stars...
- Karoo farmhouse
- Breakfast included
- Cango Caves
Day 15 - Cape Town Finale
Noooo don't go!!
Today we'll start our drive back to Cape Town. Once in Cape Town the day is yours to do as you please. As the sun begins to set we'll head out to a secret sunset spot, where we'll enjoy one last meal together, on us! Tonight will be your last night on our Thusi Tour, and most flights will be booked for the next day (unless you plan on staying longer).
- Hotel in Cape Town
- Breakfast included
- Dinner included
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many other people will there be?
We want to deliver you a more curated experience where you can connect with others more deeply. No 50 person trips here! Plus... this let's us do a lot more activities big group just can't.
What's included?
All essential trip elements have been catered to ensure a great time, with great people in an amazing place. But you mean more specifically right? Your accommodation, trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost of your Thusi Travels trip (we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals).
To fill your days we have thoughtfully picked experiences, which are basically the sights and activities we think you just can’t afford to miss. All activities listed on our website are included in the total cost. We have built in enough free time for you and your new buddies to explore on your own as well.
What's not included?
We know people like to do their own thing every once in a while so we've built a large degree of flexibility to enable you to truly own your experience.
This means that some trip elements are not included in the initial cost and may require additional budgeting. Flights to and from Cape Town are not included in the cost of your trip. Each trip contains the right amount of free time for you to explore. A number of meal times are left open for you to explore South Africa and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important. Travel insurance and visas are also not included in the cost of your trip, and should be booked separately.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes! It’s a requirement of traveling with Contiki that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It’s also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities we'll be doing, particularly any adventure activities (which is like all of them). I (Dylan) like to use Safety wing just because of how easy it is to set up.
Is South Africa safe?
Like most places, it's safe as long as you keep your wits about you. The Western Cape, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities like Cape Town is a lot safer than the rest of the country (we won't take you there). However, like any major tourist area, it requires caution.You are encouraged to stay in well-known areas, keep valuables secure, and avoid walking alone at night in less populated or unfamiliar areas. This all becomes super easy when in a group, especially with locals who know the area :)
Do I need a visa?
Canadian citizens do not require a visa for short visits to South Africa of up to 90 days. To ensure a smooth entry, make should make sure their passport is valid for at least 30 days beyond your departure from South Africa and has at least two blank pages. Additionally, it's important to have proof of return travel (return ticket).