Nairobi to Johannesburg

Touch down at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in the "Richest Square Mile in Africa", Sandton. Spend your afternoon at Nelson Mandela Square, taking a photo with the iconic 6-meter bronze statue of Madiba before an upscale dinner overlooking the plaza.

• Highlights: Sandton City shopping, luxury dining.
• Overnight: Sandton / Rosebank.

Begin your day at the Apartheid Museum, an essential and emotional journey through South Africa’s 20th-century history. In the afternoon, head to Soweto (South Western Townships). Visit Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners and explore the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

• Included: Private guide and all entrance fees.

Step back in time at Gold Reef City. This theme park is built around an authentic 19th-century gold mine. Take a deep-dive Underground Mine Tour to see how the "City of Gold" began, then enjoy the Victorian-themed park or catch a traditional dance performance.

• Highlights: Mine tour, gold pouring demonstration, heritage architecture.

Head northwest of the city to the Lion & Safari Park. Enjoy a guided game drive to see lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs. If time permits, visit the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO site where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils were discovered.

• Included: Guided safari drive and park entry.

Explore the Maboneng Precinct, a vibrant urban neighborhood filled with art galleries, boutiques, and street murals. It’s the perfect place to pick up unique South African design pieces. Enjoy a final brunch at a rooftop café before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi.

• Highlights: Street art, artisan shopping, creative city views.