SOUTH AFRICAN DISCOVERY (14 Days / 13 Nights)
TOUR CODE: 14SAD (South)
DIRECTION: Johannesburg/Pretoria – Cape Town
SCHEDULE: Daily at 08:00 (min 2 people)
(pre tour arrival day 1)
HIGHLIGHTS
PRETORIA* JOHANNESBURG * DRAKENSBERG ESCARPMENT
BLYDERIVER CANYON* THREE RONDAWELS * BOURKE’S LUCK POTHOLES
GOD’S WINDOW * PILGRIM’S REST * GRASKOP * SABIE * HAZYVIEW * KRUGER PARK
SWAZILAND * ZULULAND * ZULU CULTURE * DURBAN * PORT ELIZABETH
GARDEN ROUTE* KNYSNA * LITTLE KAROO * OUDTSHOORN
CANGOCAVES * OSTRICH SHOW FARM * MOSSEL BAY * OVERBERG * CAPE TOWN
· Accommodation with en-suite facilities on twn/dbl sharing basis
· Mealplan: 13 x Breakfasts; 1 x Lunch and 8 x Dinners
· Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
· Service of professional tourist guide
· All sightseeing and entrance fees specified
EXCLUDES:
- Items of a personal nature e.g. beverages, phone calls, laundry etc.
- Travel insurance.
- All Airfare
- All travel related documents i.e. passports & visas.
- All medical requirements i.e. anti-malaria medication etc.
(Please enquire should you require more information on any of the above)
Day 1 Pre Tour Arrival in Johannesburg
Meals: -
Arrival transfer to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure (optional excursions available).
Overnight and Breakfast at Sunnyside Park Hotel / Airport Grand Hotel
Day 2 Johannesburg to Hazyview
Meals: BD
Depart after breakfast for a full day of sightseeing as we travel along the Drakensberg escarpment. The scenic Panorama route takes us to the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the nostalgic village of Pilgrim’s Rest. We continue on our decent down the mountain into the Lowveld, a sub-tropical paradise of fruit. Indulge in nature’s beauty at the misty Lone Creek waterfall before we continue to our hotel near Hazyview.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Numbi Hotel, Hazyview
Day 3 Hazyview to Kruger Park
Meals: BD
Early morning at sunrise we make our way into the world famous Kruger Park for a full day game drive in search of the wildlife wonders Africa offers her visitors in this unspoiled land where big game still roam freely. We might even spot the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard). At sunset we arrive at our restcamp for dinner and overnight. Option for open vehicle night game drive.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Restcamp - Kruger Park
Day 4 Kruger Park
Meals: BD
Depart at sunrise for another full day filled with the search for big game. Breakfast packs on board. Return to restcamp late afternoon for dinner and overnight. Option for open vehicle night game drive.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Restcamp – Kruger Park
Day 5 Kruger Park to Swaziland
Meals: BD
Depart the Kruger Park and continue to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory and open market near Mbabane.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Foresters Arms Hotel – Swaziland
Day 6 Swaziland to St Lucia
Meals: BD
Depart after breakfast and visit the Swazi Candle Factory before continuing south towards Kwa-Zulu Natal. After the border formalities we continue to Hluhluwe.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Amazulu Lodge – St Lucia
Day 7 St Lucia to Durban
Meals: BL
After breakfast we travel to a famous traditional Zulu Village for cultural experience and dances and learn more about the lifestyle of this proud nation. Lunch (included) is served here as well. From here continue along the sugarcane fields of the North Coast to Durban where we arrive late afternoon.
Overnight and Breakfast at City Lodge - Durban
Day 8 Durban to Port Elizabeth
Meals B
Morning at leisure to explore this city (optional excursions available) before your transfer to the airport for flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). Arrival transfer to your hotel.
Overnight and Breakfast at City Lodge – Port Elizabeth
Day 9 Port Elizabeth to Knysna
Meals DB
After a short orientation tour of this city influenced by the 1820 British Settlers, we continue along this spectacular coast known as the garden route along Storms River, Plettenberg Bay, to beautiful Knysna.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club – Knysna
After breakfast we embark on a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Remainder of the day at leisure or explore the surrounding area with your guide.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club - Knysna
Day 11 Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Meals: DB
We continue via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the feather capital of the world. Visit the famous Cango Caves as well as an Ostrich Show Farm for guided tours.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at La Plume Country House - Oudtshoorn
Day 12 Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Meals: B
Depart after breakfast and continue to Mosselbay where we visit the Maritime Museum and old Post Office Tree. From here we continue to Swellendam and on to Cape Town to arrive late afternoon.
Overnight and Breakfast at Cape Town Lodge – Cape Town
Day 13 Cape Town
Meals: B
Day at leisure to explore the city and surrounds (optional excursions available).
Overnight and Breakfast at Cape Town Lodge – Cape Town
Day 14 Depart Cape Town (can be extended)
Meals: B
Departure transfer to airport for your onward journey.