South Africa

Guests arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport will be met by a representative and transferred to their hotel.  The rest of the day is at leisure. (unescorted) Overnight in Johannesburg.      

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Departure from Johannesburg, travelling to Pretoria. Arrive in Pretoria, short orientation tour around the Union Buildings, to view the statue of Nelson Mandela. 

Depart Pretoria and travel to Dullstroom.  

Arrive in Dullstroom for lunch (for own account). 

Depart Dullstroom and travel via Lydenburg, Long Tom Pass to Sabie.        

 Continue to your hotel in Hazyview for dinner and overnight.      (BD) 

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An early departure from your hotel, travelling towards the famous Blyde River (Happy River) Canyon for a scenic stop. Arrive at the Three Rondawels - South Africa’s 2nd most photographed natural phenomenon after Table Mountain.   

Depart for Bourke’s Luck Potholes. 

Arrive at Bourke’s Luck Potholes for a scenic stop. 

Depart Bourke’s Luck Potholes for God’s Window, travelling through Eucalyptus and Pine plantations. 

Arrive at God’s Window for a view of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park and the huge plantations of the so-called Lowveld. 

Depart God’s Window and travel to Graskop. 

Arrive in Graskop for a lunch stop (lunch for own account) 

Depart Graskop and return to your hotel in Hazyview. 

Arrive in Hazyview for dinner and overnight. (BD)

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*Wake up times for Day 4:   

Sep - March 04h00; 

April 04h30; 

May - Aug 05h00    

INFORMATION: 

•    No feeding of animals in the park 

•    No picking of flowers /plants in Park Laundry opportunity      

    This morning guests are met at the Hotel for an open vehicle game drive in the Kruger National Park. In this world-famous reserve, we should encounter the full spectrum of wildlife - from the “Big Five” to insects and sunbirds. There is a stop to enjoy a packed breakfast. 

Remainder of the morning is spent searching for the “Big Five”. The game drive concludes with a visit to the KNP Anti Poaching Dog Unit. 

Arrive back at your hotel in time for lunch - optional and for own account. 

Remainder of afternoon at leisure or take an open vehicle game drive (for guest own account & subject to availability).  

Dinner and overnight in Hazyview. (BD) 

Highlights

• Passports are necessary at the border post. 
• Certain Nationalities require visas and have to be obtained before travel 

                             - pax to check with their travel agents     

After an early breakfast, we depart Hazyview and enter the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland) and travel through beautiful countryside (plantations).   

Stop at Komati valley look-out point for scenic photo opportunity. 

Depart and travel along hilly road to a Cultural Village. 

Visit Matsamo Cultural Village for a tour and lunch.  

Depart Matsamo Cultural Village and travel to the Ngwenya glass factory. There is time to explore the factory through the viewing deck where you can watch the local craftsmen at work.  There is also a shop where you can buy various products. 

Depart glass factory for your hotel. 

Arrive in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley and check in to your hotel. 

Dinner at your hotel.  

Overnight in Eswatini (Swaziland).     Refreshment stop, coffee shop  (BLD)

 INFORMATION: 

The people of Eswatini don’t like photos taken of them.  In their culture every photo taken takes away the spirits of their ancestors

Highlights

Passports are necessary at the border post      

After breakfast we depart the Hotel and travel southwards towards the border. Visit the Candle Centre and Market en route. 

Enter northern Zululand. 

Arrive at your hotel with the opportunity to have lunch (for own account). 

Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure or alternatively enjoy an optional (for own account) afternoon game drive in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve.  

Overnight in the Greater Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Region. (B) 

Highlights

After breakfast, travel to Lake St Lucia for a 2 hr boat cruise 

(dependant on favourable weather conditions) 

 After the cruise on Lake St Lucia, depart for Durban. En route we pass traditional Zulu kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields.  

Arrive in Durban (Umhlanga) and check into your hotel.  The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.   

Overnight in Durban (Umhlanga).  (B) 

Highlights

You are transferred from your hotel to King Shaka International airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth. 

Once everyone has arrived, head westwards towards the Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests to Knysna. 

Arrive in Knysna for overnight.     Breakfast included   (B) 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Flight Durban to Port Elizabeth is excluded from the tour price PLEASE NOTE: 

Please book DUR/PLZ flight to arrive in Port Elizabeth at approximately 15h35

INFORMATION 

•    No laundry facilities available due to short stays at hotels. 

•    Shopping, banks, etc. at Knysna, Oudtshoorn 

•    Remember comfortable walking shoes for tomorrow 

Highlights

After breakfast, depart for Tsitsikamma National Park.  

On arrival at Tsitsikamma National Park, there is time to enjoy a walk to Storms River Mouth.  

Depart Tsitsikamma National Park for Plettenberg Bay.  

Enjoy lunch en route.     

Depart Plettenberg Bay and continue to Knysna. 

Arrive Knysna Forest for visit to Dalene Matthee Big Tree & Memorial 

Return to Knysna for dinner and overnight. 

Arrive in Knysna.     (BLD)

Highlights

Depart for Oudtshoorn (via the Outeniqua Pass) with a view stop at the ‘Dolphin Point’.  

Visit an Ostrich Farm for a tour & light lunch and a visit to the curio shop.   

Depart the Ostrich farm for the Cango Caves for a tour, exploring the vast limestone caverns known as the Cango Caves. 

Depart the Cango Caves for your hotel in Oudtshoorn. 

Arrive at your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.     

Tour ±1 hr Curio shop, restaurant   (BL) 

Highlights

Early morning Meerkat Safari (optional, for own account & weather permitting). 

 Return to hotel for breakfast. 

After breakfast travel through the 'Little Karoo’ towards Cape Town via Ladismith and the Huisrivier Pass, stopping briefly at a viewpoint on the pass. 

Arrive at Ladismith for a refreshment stop before departing for Montagu via Barrydale. 

Community visit to farm school (if open) in Barrydale area. 

Continue to Montagu. 

Arrive Montagu in time for lunch (optional & for own account) Depart Montagu and continue to Cape Town via Worcester. Arrive in Worcester for a quick comfort stop before continuing to Cape Town via the Du Toit’s Kloof Pass.  Time permitting; there is a stop at a viewpoint on the pass. 

Arrive in Cape Town for overnight. (B) 

ENHANCE YOUR TOUR: 

FRANSCCHOEK WINELANDS OPTION 

Option to experience an overnight in Franschhoek at an additional cost, re-joining the tour on Day 12 in Cape Town. The tour will travel via Franschhoek if there are guests booked on the Franschhoek Winelands Option.

Highlights

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join an Optional day tour (for own account). 

Transfer from hotel to Gold Restaurant for dinner. 

Overnight in Cape Town  (BD)

Highlights

Guests will be transferred to the airport, harbour, or railway station for their onward journey.     

DEPARTING  JOHANNESBURG  -  ENDING  CAPETOWN

DURATION     14 Days - Minimum 2 guests 

DEPARTURE DAY     Sunday, selected departure dates ( PLEASE INQUIRE )

PICK UP SERVICE     From Sandton area hotels, others on request. 

LANGUAGE DEPATURES -   All departures in English  

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