Off To Mpumalanga "Land Of The Rising Sun"
Depart Johannesburg and travel via the breath-taking Panorama Route to Mpumalanga, ‘Land of the Rising Sun. The Blyde River Canyon is the most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route. From many vantage points, one has a view of the 33 km long gorge, starting at “Bourke’s Luck Potholes” and ending at the “Three Rondavels”. You will arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel where you can check-in and freshen up before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
On Safari In Kruger National Park
You will depart early this morning on an open vehicle morning 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 wildlife, birds and flora. An optional afternoon safari is available on request (additional charge).
- Main Destination:
- Greater Kruger (South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To Swaziland
Enjoy breakfast and travel to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This small mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone African traditions and culture, offering 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. After spending some time at the craft markets, arrive at your hotel located in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Ezulwini Valley (Highlight, Eswatini)
- Accommodation:
- Lugogo Sun
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To Explore Northern Natal
Enjoy a morning visit to the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand using the age-old technique “millefiore”. No two are the same and the range boasts an astonishing array of patterns, shapes and designs. Continue via Big Bend into KwaZulu-Natal. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon, in time to embark on an afternoon scenic drive up the Lebombo Mountains, offering views over Lake Jozini. The drive will be combined with a visit to a local and authentic Zulu homestead for a glimpse into Zulu life in today’s world. Return to the hotel for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mkhuze Game Reserve (iSimangaliso WP, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Ghost Mountain Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
On Safari In Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
This morning is yours to spend at leisure, with the option to embark on a morning activity of your choice (for your own account). This afternoon you will transfer to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for an afternoon of game viewing. The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve covers a combined area of 90 000ha and it was here that the white rhino was saved from extinction. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and end off the day with dinner at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve (South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Ghost Mountain Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To The City Of 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 majestic African Fish Eagle, in their natural habitat. Continue to Durban, where east meets west; a city beneath which beats the pulse of Africa. Arrive at your hotel during the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Durban (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- The Benjamin Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To The Friendly City Of Port Elizabeth
Embark on a brief Durban City Tour of Durban and then check in at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport for your afternoon domestic flight to Port Elizabeth (flight cost not included). On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will embark on a road transfer to your hotel where you can spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Port Elizabeth (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To Explore The Garden Route
Depart Port Elizabeth and travel via the coastline to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the ‘garden of the Garden Route’. 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.
- Main Destination:
- Garden Route (South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Hunter's Country House
- Meals & Drinks:
Venturing Around Plettenburg Bay
After breakfast visit Birds of Eden - the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. Birds of Eden stems from the need to create a safe environment and sanctuary in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds. Proceed to Bramon Wine Estate for a horse drawn carriage trail at Bramon Wine Estate, including wine tasting and light tapas followed by lunch (to own account). You will then have the option to do a Marine Encounter boat trip (weather and time permitting; at an additional charge) before returning to the lodge for the remainder of the afternoon at leisure before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Garden Route (South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Hunter's Country House
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To Oudtshoorn - The Feather Capital Of The World
After breakfast and check-out formalities, proceed on an informative cruise up the Keurbooms River. Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna - the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront Complex before travelling to Oudtshoorn, the ‘feather capital’ of the world due to its large ostrich industry. Enjoy a visit and guided tour of a working ostrich farm where after you will proceed to your accommodation for check-in in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- De Opstal Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Off To Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast and check-out of the hotel for 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 Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch (to own account). Arrive in Cape Town around 18h00.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- Meals & Drinks:
Exploring Cape Town & Its' Surrounds
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay to Hout Bay where you can take an optional boat trip to Seal Island (to own account). Continue via Chapmans Peak to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. Then go on to historic Simons Town - a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. End the day with a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Peninsula (South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- Meals & Drinks:
Enjoy More Of What The Cape Has To Offer
Today you embark on a 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.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Winelands (South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- Meals & Drinks:
Time To Say Goodbye
Embark on a city tour showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to modern buildings and malls. The tour commences with a tour of Table Mountain (weather permitting, cable car fee is not included). In the afternoon, transfer to Cape Town International Airport and check in for your onward travel arrangements.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: