Discover the wonders of South Africa on this 14-day scenic tour… from the thrill of a safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park and the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland to traditional Zululand, the spectacular Garden Route and vibrant Cape Town, South Africa’s Mother City.
Highlights
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2 Nights | Hazyview | Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar
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1 Night | Swaziland | Royal Swazi Sun or similar
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2 Nights | Zululand | Ghost Mountain Inn or similar
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1 Night | Durban | Southern Sun Elangeni or similar
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1 Night | Port Elizabeth | Radisson Blu Hotel or similar
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2 Nights | Garden Route | Laird’s Lodge or similar
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1 Night | Oudtshoorn | De Opstal Country Lodge or similar
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3 Nights | Cape Town | Southern Sun Waterfront or similar
This group tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle by an English speaking guide and departs from Johannesburg weekly on Mondays. The tour includes standard accommodation and meals as indicated.
Terms & Conditions Apply. E.&O.E.
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Day 1 to 2 | Johannesburg to Hazyview
This morning your group departs from Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun – Mpumalanga – via the magnificent Panorama Route and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33km long gorge, which starts at "Bourke's Luck Potholes" and ends at the "Three Rondavels". Time and weather permitting, stop at God’s Window and the Mac Mac Falls. Arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel. (D)
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Day 2 to 3 | Kruger National Park
Early this morning you will depart on an open vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. At nearly 2 million hectares, the reserve is the flagship of South African National Parks and is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna. Spend your afternoon at leisure at your hotel or choose to return to the park to absorb the tranquil beauty of an evening safari (optional). (B, D)
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Day 3 to 4 | Royal Kingdom of Swaziland
After breakfast, travel to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This tiny mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone African traditions and culture and offers beautiful scenery and attractions such as game reserves and art & craft outlets to name a few. Enjoy a showcase of the traditional Swazi culture followed by lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village. Continue to the Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen create beautiful sculptures and artwork from molten glass. Spend time at the Mbabane craft markets. (B, L
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Day 4 to 5 | Swaziland to Zululand
Enjoy a visit to the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand using an age-old technique. No two are the same and the range boasts an astonishing array of patterns, shapes and designs. Continue via Big Bend into KwaZulu Natal. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will embark on an afternoon scenic drive up the Ubombo Mountains, offering views over Lake Jozini. At the summit you will stop for sundowners. The visit an authentic Zulu homestead for a glimpse into Zulu life in today’s world. (B, D)
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Day 5 to 6 | Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve
Today you will transfer to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a full day of game viewing. The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve covers a combined area of 90 000 hectares and it was here that the white rhino was saved from extinction. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. End the day with a scrumptious dinner at the hotel. (B, D)
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Day 6 to 7 | Zululand to Durban
Continue the journey along the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal to St Lucia, located at the southern extremity of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site. Here you embark on an estuarine boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle, in their natural habitat. Continue to Durban and arrive during the afternoon at your hotel which is located on the Gold Mile – Durban’s distinctive beach front. (B)
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Day 7 to 8 | Durban and onwards to Port Elizabeth
This morning you will embark on a brief Durban City Tour - Durban, where east meets west; a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa. Spend the morning discovering the cultural and historical contrasts of the city. Check in at King Shaka International Airport for your domestic flight to Port Elizabeth (flight fare excluded). On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, transfer to your hotel. (B)
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Day 8 to 9 | Tsitsikamma National Park
Depart Port Elizabeth and travel via the coastline to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the ‘garden of the Garden Route’, the Tsitsikamma actually deserves a more vivid description to encapsulate the beauty of the place. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. Continue to Plettenberg Bay for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
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Day 9 to 10 | Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Knysna Elephant Park. With the help of the resident African elephants and the well-informed guides, you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants. The visit presents you with the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. Then, travel to Plettenberg Bay for a visit to Birds of Eden – the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. Time and weather permitting you have the option of embarking on a Whale & Dolphin boat experience (optional) before returning to the lodge. (B, D)
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Day 10 to 11 | Oudtshoorn
After breakfast proceed to the lagoon side town of Knysna – the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront Complex before embarking on a fun and adventurous cruise to and into the Knysna Heads (weather permitting) on board the Three Legs Rivercat – one of the most advanced river cruisers ever built. On return to the mainland, continue to Oudtshoorn – the ‘feather capital’ of the world due to its large ostrich industry. Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour. (B, D)
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Day 11 to 12 | Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
After breakfast enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves before departing Oudtshoorn. The Cango Caves is one of the natural wonders of the world and has become a major draw-card to the Karoo area. Afterward, travel via the scenic Route 62 to Barrydale for an optional lunch stop and then continue onwards to Cape Town. (B)
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Day 12 to 13 | Cape Peninsula
This morning you will be collected for your scheduled full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour – an awe-inspiring tour passing magnificent beaches, breathtaking views and historic and picturesque coastal villages to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Arrive back at your hotel during the late afternoon. (B)
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Day 13 to 14 | Cape Winelands
Today you embark on a scheduled full day Cape Winelands Tour. This is a delightful drive, which winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Return to Cape Town during the late afternoon. (B)
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Day 14 | Cape Town City
After a delicious breakfast you will check-out of your hotel. Depart on a scheduled Cape Town City Tour – a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Your tour ends with drop-off at Cape Town International Airport. (B)
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This group tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle by an English speaking guide and departs from Johannesburg weekly on Mondays. The tour includes standard accommodation and meals as indicated.
Terms & Conditions Apply. E.&O.E.
