Come for the Skål World Congress. Stay for the story.
Build your South African journey around the Congress.
29 September – 2 October 2026
Mandela Bay – South Africa
The Skål World Congress is your anchor. Now build the journey around it.
Extend your trip with a pre- or post-Congress itinerary across Cape Town and the Winelands, Kruger, the Garden Route, or the Eastern Cape, with options designed for quick add-ons or longer, slower travel.
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Discover a destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, where the spirit of Nelson Mandela inspires unity, leadership, and friendship. This will be an exceptional Congress, full of meaningful connections, professional growth, and unforgettable memories.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate, connect, and experience the very best of Skål – your South African adventure awaits!
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Eastern Cape extensions are built for time-smart congress travellers. No extra flights, no airport time, no reshuffling the itinerary. You’re already in Gqeberha, so it’s a simple road transfer into the bush or along the coast, where malaria-free Big 5 reserves, luxury lodge stays, and standout wildlife experiences are all within easy reach. More safari, more scenery, less admin.
Pre and Post-Congress Packages Tour Packages
Eastern Cape is the smart add-on for congress travellers who want a real Big 5 safari without losing time to extra flights. You’re already in Gqeberha, so it’s a seamless road transfer to Kariega Game Reserve: a family-owned, malaria-free reserve set across 10,000–12,000 hectares in the Kariega and Bushmans River valleys. Expect luxury lodges, twice-daily game drives, and close-up sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard, plus rich birdlife.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape delivers a classic Big Five safari with a rare edge, including the white lion, plus hippo, hyena, giraffe, wild dog, and cheetah. The reserve’s Cariega River floodplain and waterholes create standout wildlife viewing and photography, framed by the Zuurberg Mountains. Beyond game drives, enjoy guided bush walks, birding safaris (250+ species), fishing, and unforgettable stargazing. The ‘hakuna matata’ kind of getaway.
3 Days / 2 Nights
After the Congress buzz, Port Alfred is your clean reset. Think salt air, warm-water beaches, and unhurried marina life on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast. Swap name tags for bare feet, trade late nights for sunrise walks, and let the Indian Ocean set the pace.
Port Alfred is known for its easy climate, a pristine golf course, and the relaxed charm of the Royal Alfred Marina. Cruise the canals by boat, or hop into a canoe or pedalo for a slower look. With the ocean on your doorstep, expect days built around swimming, surfing, kayaking, angling, and birdwatching, plus the Diaz Trail, fishing cruises, and a finish of local seafood and laid-back dining.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Samara Karoo Reserve is a pioneering rewilding project in South Africa’s Great Karoo, set across 67,000 acres of restored wilderness. With Big Five sightings, cheetah, and over 225 bird species, it’s one of the country’s most diverse safari landscapes. Three intimate lodges host a limited number of guests, offering quiet, meaningful safari encounters that directly support long-term conservation.
3 Days / 2 Nights
At Shamwari Private Game Reserve, every moment is rooted in Africa’s wild beauty and a serious commitment to conservation. Set across 25,000 hectares of malaria-free Big 5 territory, Shamwari combines powerful game viewing with meaningful encounters at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and the Born Free Foundation sanctuaries. Choose from six luxury lodges with five-star hospitality, or go closer to nature at the Explorer Camp for an immersive bush stay.
3 Days / 2 Nights
A stitched-together coastal journey of lagoon towns, indigenous forests, and ocean roads, built for easy pacing and high-impact scenery. Ideal as a longer pre- or post-Congress extension, it suits self-drive travelers or small groups moving together, with standout stays, iconic stops, and that unmistakable feeling of travelling through South Africa, not just visiting it.
Pre and Post-Congress Packages Tour Packages
Arrive in Cape Town, then travel your way to the Congress with an epic road trip to Gqeberha, built for guests who want to see more without hopping between airports. It’s a strong fit for congress travellers and small groups of Skål members, whether you choose a guided journey or self-drive. Expect Mother City icons, a Karoo Big 5 safari, the Little Karoo and Cango Caves, lagoon time in Knysna, and coastal highlights like Tsitsikamma and Bloukrans Bridge, ending with a calm finish at Cape St Francis so you arrive ready and reset.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Glorious Garden Route CPT – GB
Arrive in Cape Town, then travel your way up the coast with a beautifully paced Garden Route journey that keeps the adventure moving without airport admin. Start with Mother City icons and Winelands tastings, then slip into the Karoo for a Big 5 safari at Aquila. Continue through the Little Karoo for the Cango Caves, wildlife encounters, and ostrich country before settling into Knysna for lagoon cruising and the Featherbed Nature Reserve eco experience. Finish with coastal highlights like Tsitsikamma and Bloukrans Bridge, ending in Cape St Francis for a calm, ocean-side exhale.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Flip the journey and let the coast do the decompression. Start in Gqeberha, then ease into Cape St Francis and work your way along the Garden Route with zero airport admin. From there, move through signature stops like Tsitsikamma and Bloukrans Bridge, settle into Knysna for lagoon time and the Featherbed Nature Reserve eco experience, then dip into the Little Karoo for the Cango Caves, wildlife encounters, and ostrich country. Finish strong with a Big 5 safari at Aquila, and end in Cape Town with Table Mountain moments and Winelands tastings.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Karoo stillness. Heritage towns. Endless horizons.
Journey into the heart of the Great Karoo through Graaff-Reinet, the Valley of Desolation, fossil landscapes, local food, stargazing, and the creative spirit of Nieu-Bethesda. A slower, deeper South African experience designed around culture, history, and wide-open space.
The Great Karoo is South Africa at its most vast, scenic, and soulful.
Wide horizons, dramatic rock formations, historic towns, and endless skies create a journey that feels completely different from the country’s coastal and safari landscapes. From the heritage streets of Graaff-Reinet to the striking Valley of Desolation and the artistic charm of Nieu-Bethesda, this experience blends history, culture, food, storytelling, fossils, stargazing, and authentic Karoo hospitality into one unforgettable journey through the heart of the interior.
3 Days / 2 Nights
The safari chapter everyone wants. Kruger brings serious wildlife time, expert trackers, and lodge comfort, with game drives that deliver the kind of sightings guests talk about long after they’re home.
3 Nights: Johannesburg + Kapama Buffalo Camp (Kruger)
Day 1 | Johannesburg
Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport, meet your representative, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Johannesburg is South Africa’s dynamic gateway, shaped by its gold-rush roots and known today for its culture, diversity, and energy.
Days 2–3 | Kapama Private Game Reserve (Kruger region)
After breakfast, transfer to OR Tambo for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival, you’re met and transferred to Kapama Buffalo Camp. Settle into the bush and head out for Big Five game drives, sweeping landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters from sunrise to sundown.
3 Nights: Johannesburg + Kapama River Lodge (Kruger)
Day 1 | Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city and the capital of Gauteng. Born from a 19th-century gold rush, Joburg (or Jozi) is now a fast-moving gateway city known for its multicultural energy, layered history, and modern pace. Settle in and enjoy time at leisure.
Days 2–3 | Kapama Private Game Reserve (Kruger region)
After breakfast, transfer to OR Tambo International Airport for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to Kapama River Lodge. From here, the bush takes over: expect Big Five territory, expertly guided game drives, rich birdlife, and that classic safari rhythm from early mornings to golden-hour sighting.
2 Nights: Kapama Buffalo Camp (Kruger)
Fly into Hoedspruit, where you’ll be met and transferred to Kapama Buffalo Camp for an effortless safari escape. Set in Big Five territory, Kapama is known for varied wildlife across classic bush landscapes. Expect expertly guided game drives, the option to add a walking safari, and rewarding birdwatching from sunrise to sundown.
2 Nights: Kapama River Lodge (Hoedspruit)
Fly into Hoedspruit, where you’ll be met and transferred to Kapama River Lodge for a seamless safari escape. Set in Big Five territory, Kapama delivers varied wildlife and classic bush scenery with expert guiding. Expect memorable game drives, the option to add a walking safari, and excellent birdlife, with lodge comfort waiting between outings.
City energy meets coastal calm. From Table Mountain to the Atlantic Seaboard and the Winelands, Cape Town delivers iconic sights, great food, and easy day-to-day flow, all wrapped in a polished, high-comfort stay.
Elevated Adventures of Cape Town is Cape Town at its most unforgettable. Begin with a guided hike up Table Mountain with flexible routes, no rush, and signature trailside tea, then descend by cable car when conditions allow. Lift off on a short helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront, before a coastal sweep past Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak Drive (when open) to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Stop for the Boulders Beach penguins and Simon’s Town charm, then head to the Winelands for a Stellenbosch e-bike ride into Jonkershoek, tastings at Stark-Condé, a cellar visit at Lanzerac, and a chocolate-and-wine pairing. Wrap it up with the fun Waterfront Duck experience and a seamless airport.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Mother City Magic (Cape Town) turns Cape Town into a full-sensory highlight reel. Start with a guided hike up Table Mountain with no rush, flexible routes, and trailside tea, then descend by cable car when conditions allow. Take to the air on a short helicopter flip from the V&A Waterfront, then trace the Atlantic edge past Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak Drive (when open) to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Meet the Boulders Beach penguins, soak up Simon’s Town charm, and head to the Winelands for a Stellenbosch e-bike ride through Jonkershoek, tastings at Stark-Condé, a cellar visit at Lanzerac, and a chocolate-and-wine pairing. Finish with the playful Waterfront Duck experience before your airport transfer.
4 Days / 3 Nights
Tee Off in Town blends iconic scenery with proper Winelands golf. Start with Table Mountain by cable car, then cruise the Atlantic Seaboard past Camps Bay and Hout Bay, with Chapman’s Peak Drive (when open) delivering the postcard moments. Continue to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, with a stop to meet the Boulders Beach penguins and soak up Simon’s Town charm. Then it’s time to play: De Zalze Golf Club and Paarl Golf Club with green fees and club rental included, finished the right way with a complimentary wine tasting in the Winelands.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Depart Port Elizabeth and journey into the untamed beauty of South Africa’s Wild Coast, where dramatic cliffs, remote beaches, rolling green hills, and traditional Xhosa villages create one of the country’s most unforgettable travel experiences. Designed for travellers wanting to slow down and connect with nature, this journey combines scenic coastal hikes, local culture, warm hospitality, and authentic adventure. Explore Chintsa, Lubanzi, Coffee Bay, Mdumbi, and the iconic Hole in the Wall while experiencing ocean views, village life, stargazing, hidden beaches, and the raw beauty that makes the Wild Coast unlike anywhere else in South Africa.
5 Days / 4 Nights
