All of the hotels have king beds except the Garden Route Game Lodge, which has standard double beds. King size beds in South Africa are 183 cm x 188 cm (72 in x 74 in). In the US, average king size beds are 76 in x 80 in.

Stand up Paddle Boarding, Swimming with Seals, Shark Cage Diving, and the Meerkat Safari activities do not have any limitations. Please see the limitations for the other activities below:

You will go in groups of roughly 10 people. They typically will group you with other people in your group. From the dock, it takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the spot where you'll dive. Since it's on the cape and is on the ocean, prepare for rough seas generally, which can also be impacted by how windy it is. The workers on the boat know how to treat sea sickness and are there for support. Your head will never be more than a meter below the water surface and you can decide when and how long you want to stay underwater. If travelers get to the diving spot and get cold feet, they are more than welcome to sit out of the activity and wait on the boat.

A shower is available on the boat and it's recommended that participants use this shower prior to arriving back to shore. However, there's also an option to use a public shower upon returning to shore for a small fee.

Our Operating Partner, Ilios Travel, uses the supplier Marine Dynamics for the shark cage diving experience.

The itinerary does not really go to any places where mosquitoes are a major problem. That being said, it's still always a good idea to have some repellent with you.

Tips for Guides, drivers, and restaurant staff are not included in your trip costs. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a meaningful way to show appreciation and provides supplemental income for local teams. If they have enhanced your experience, consider rewarding their efforts with a tip. Below are tipping suggestions:

Typically, the welcome dinner will be at a local restaurant called Gold of Africa. The menu is African Fusion, and the meal is served buffet style, but dishes get delivered to your table. The farewell dinner is typically at a local restaurant called Grand Pavilion, which is a set menu. Please note that these local restaurants and menus are subject to change at any time for any reason, and your confirmed welcome dinner and farewell dinner restaurants will be finalized closer to the start of your trip on your itinerary.

Tap water in South African cities is considered safe to drink but in rural areas, it is advised to take precautions when necessary.

In South Africa's major cities, public transportation includes public buses, passenger trains (Metrorail) and public taxis. However, it is not advisable for tourists to use public taxi companies but instead there are private company taxis.

Uber and Lyft both operate in all major cities in South Africa along with Taxify and Zebra Cabs.