Welcome to the Southern tip of Africa. Here two great oceans meet, warm weather lasts most of the year and big game roams just beyond the city lights. South Africa‘s astonishing blend of culture and races together with it terrifically gorgeous scenery spectacula wildlife is worth a second glance.
This fabulous tour enables you to explore the astonishing variety of South Africa. Your expedition takes you on a safari to the world renowned Kruger National Park, where the thrill of seeing wildlife in their natural habitat is truly the experience of a lifetime. Visit a traditional African craft in the Kingdom of Swaziland stroll through the Tsitsikamma National Park, renowned for its age old-trees. The excursion culminates in the lively city of Cape Town, offering opportunities to enjoy an amazing variety of shopping, entertainment and culture.
Day 1: Johannesburg Flights to Johanneburg
Touch down at O. R. Tambo International Airport where you will be picked and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls. Overnight in Johannesburg
Day 2: Johannesburg – Pretoria – Mpumalanga (465 km)
Set off for pilgrim’s rest, via the scenic route of Dullstrum, Lyndenburg and long Tom Pass.
Day 3: Kruger National Park (195 km)
Explore living history at Pilgrim’s Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered and visit the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. Arrive at Kruger National Park.
Day 4: Kruger National Park
Set off before breakfast in an open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard.
Day 5: Kruger National Park – Swaziland (256 km)
Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by king Mswati III. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwni Valley. Overnight in Swaziland
Day 6: Swaziland - Zululand (475 km)
Travel through lush coastal scenery to the Zulu Kingdom. See Zulu dancers in the cultural villages, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid-afternoon at the town of St. Lucia, a world Heritage site and home to hippopotamus, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species.Birding Safaris in Kenya Overnight in Zululand
Day 7: Zululand – Durban (363 km)
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St. Lucia before departing for Durban.
Day 8: Durban – Port Elizabeth (by Air)Flights to Port Elizabeth
Transfer to the Airport for your mid-morning flight to Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival, travel through the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest before reaching Kinyanga.
Day 9: Knysna and surrounds (30 km)
Cruise on the vast Kysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing Sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon.
Day 10: Knysna – Oudtshoorn (150 km)
This morning you will enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the ‘feather capital of the world’, so named because it is the centre of South Africa’s ostrich industry.
Day 11: Oudtshoorn – Cape Town (532 km)
Enjoy the ever-changing passing canvas as you travel to Cape Town.
Day 12: Cape Town – Cape Peninsula (200 km)
A full-day tour to experience the rugged beauty of Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard. Stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay. Continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Overnight in Cape Town
Day 13: Cape Town – Cape Winelands (230 km)
Journey into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stallenbosh.
Day 14: Cape Town
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.
Total distance: 2,887 km
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