This really is a ‘highlights’ tour of South Africa, a 16 day tour that includes Johannesburg and Cape Town; a visit to the Cape Winelands; open vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park; the Garden Route; Oudtshoorn, famous for the Cango Caves and ostrich farms. The ultimate South Africa holiday tour with great scenery, exciting wildlife and diversity. Small, personal groups with expert guides. Hotels used are typically of a good 4-star standard throughout, unlike many semi-escorted tours which use 3-star touring hotels.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport on Day 2, you will be met and assisted with your transfer to your hotel, spending the first afternoon at leisure. On the afternoon of Day 3 you will be collected from the hotel for a scheduled City Tour – a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to modern buildings and malls, returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.
On Day 4 you will be collected for your full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour – an awe-inspiring tour passing magnificent beaches, breath-taking views and historic and picturesque coastal villages to the towering headland known as Cape Point. The tour ends upon return to your hotel during the late afternoon. Day 5 will see 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.
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Depart Cape Town and travel along Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch (not included in cost). Continue to Oudtshoorn – the ‘feather capital’ of the world. Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour. Check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner.
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Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves – one of the natural wonders of the world. Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna – a gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront before proceeding to The Crags near Plettenberg Bay. Embark on an informative cruise up the Keurbooms River before arriving at your accommodation where you shall spend the following two nights, in time to freshen up before dinner at the lodge. After breakfast visit Birds of Eden, the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. Proceed to Hog Hollow Horse Trails for a horse-drawn carriage and wine tasting experience followed by lunch (to own account). Return to the lodge for the remainder of the afternoon at leisure before dinner. Optional: discuss the availability of additional activities on offer in the area with your guide. The nearby town of Plettenberg Bay has great swimming beaches, Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River Mouth are close by, or just relax and soak up the peace and quiet of this stunning area.
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After breakfast and check-out formalities, journey along the final leg of the Garden Route to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the ‘garden of the Garden Route’, the Tsitsikamma Forest and National Park 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. Arrive in Port Elizabeth at approximately 18h00.
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This morning you shall be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, the City of Gold. Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon collection from your hotel for an afternoon Johannesburg City Tour. Explore the area close to City Hall, Newtown Cultural Precinct and Maboneng Precinct, which has completely transformed the Market Theatre and surrounds. Breakfast at the hotel the following morning (Day 11), followed by a morning visit to Soweto. It is from here that most of the struggle was fought against the injustices of the apartheid regime and is home to sites of historical importance. Enjoy lunch followed by a visit to the Apartheid Museum.
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Depart Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun – Mpumalanga – via the magnificent Panorama Route. Time and weather permitting, stop at God’s Window. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel. Check in and freshen up before dinner.
Ever wanted to see the view from God’s Window? It looks out across the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga (‘The place where the sun rises’), one of South Africa’s most naturally beautiful provinces, rich in history and culture and abundant in flora and fauna, containing approximately half of the Kruger National Park. This explains why so many people visit Mpumalanga, as well as neighbouring Limpopo which hosts the balance of the Kruger, for some of the best big game viewing experiences in the world.
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After breakfast and check-out formalities, you will be transferred to your African safari experience. Morning and evening game tracking drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles bring you into close contact with the Big Five as well as the other aspects of our wildlife. Highly experienced guides will take you on foot to bring into clear focus the magic of the bush with its myriad of busy insects and resplendent birdlife during your stay. Enjoy 2 days of being treated like African Royalty whilst creating a memorable safari experience on the scheduled game viewing activities on offer.
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Time permitting, embark on your final early morning game viewing activity before returning to camp for breakfast followed by check-out formalities. You shall be collected for your transfer to Hoedspruit OR Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport where the tour ends, in time for your overnight flight to the UK, via Johannesburg.
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London > Cape Town | ± 12hrs | |
Port Elizabeth > Johannesburg | ± 2hrs | |
Kruger > Johannesburg | ± 1½hrs | |
Johannesburg > London | ± 11hrs | |
Cape Town > Oudtshorn | ± Full Day Touring | |
Oudtshorn > Plettenberg Bay | ± Full Day Touring | |
Plettenberg Bay > Port Elizabeth | ± Full Day Touring | |
Johannesburg > Mpumalanga | ± Full Day Touring | |
Note: These times are estimates and are dependant on flights and accommodation selections. |
This semi-escorted tour showcases the splendour of South Africa. Start in the Mother City of Cape Town, the birthplace of South Africa which boasts some of the world’s best scenic drives. Continue along the beautiful stretch of coastline known as the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth. Spend a few days in the bustling city of Johannesburg which is in a major urban revival and transformation – a metaphor of the socio-political advances being made in South Africa. The latter part of the tour concentrates on the magnificence of the landscapes and wildlife experiences that this varied country has to offer.
Some of the touring days are quite long, but you will capture the essence of this beautiful country. So if you are up to an experience of a lifetime, and want to get acquainted with this corner of Africa, this guided tour is for you!
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