Yes, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately the safari part of our trip was planned. We had won it at a charity auction and Zula Nyala was better than expected. They were great about communications and setting up transportation from airport in Durban and back. They set up daily excusions on their property plus you have the option to go outside of the reserve to visit larger reservse to see lions.

As for Capetown, we did our own planning. Using the internet, TripAdvisor and reading other blogs, we were able to put together a great week of adventure, food and wine. We booked day trips with TripAdvisor and it all worked out well. Staying in Stellenbach also make it easier to visit the wineries and experience the area.

It takes some planning but it can be done.