City Start Packages (CS) CS1: Cape Town - 3 nights ........................................................... 4 CS2: Durban / Umhlanga - 2 nights.............................................. 5 CS3: Johannesburg - 2 nights ....................................................... 6 Self-Drive Packages (SD) SD1: Cape Town & Winelands - 5 nights ...................................... 7 SD2: Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route - 9 nights .............. 8 SD3: Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route & E Cape Safari 11 nights .............................................................................. 10 SD4: Cape Town, Wine & Whales - 7 nights ................................. 12 SD5: Cedarberg & West Coast - 7 nights ...................................... 14 SD6: Take Your Time to Garden Route - 13 nights ....................... 16 SD7: KwaZulu-Natal Coast, Culture, Wildlife & Mountains 9 nights ................................................................................ 16 SD8: Panorama Route & Greater Kruger Park Safari 4 nights ................................................................................ 18 SD9: Johannesburg to Durban via Kruger & Swaziland 10 nights .............................................................................. 19 SD10: From Kruger to Cape Town: Grand South Africa Tour 13 nights …………………………………………………………………......... 21 Combination Packages and Extension Packages (CE) CE1: Kruger Safari & Cape Town - 7 nights .................................. 23 CE2: Kruger Bush & KwaZulu-Natal Beach Fly-in Package 5 nights ................................................................................ 24 CE3: KwaZulu-Natal Bush & Beach - 6 nights ............................... 25 CE4: Sun City Package - 2 nights .................................................. 26 CE5: Madikwe Safari Package - 2 nights ...................................... 27 CE6: Entabeni Safari Package - 2 nights ....................................... 28 Golf Packages (G) G1: Cape Town & Winelands Golf - 8 nights............................... 29 G2: Cape Town & Garden Route Golf - 8 nights ......................... 30 G3: Fancourt Golf - 7 nights ....................................................... 31 G4: KwaZulu-Natal Golf - 10 nights ............................................ 32 G5: Kruger Golf & Safari - 6 nights ............................................. 33 G6: Sun City Golf & Madikwe Safari - 6 nights............................ 34 G7: Entabeni Golf & Safari - 4 nights .......................................... 35 G8: Rovos Rail Golf Collage - 8 nights ......................................... 36 Packages with a Difference (D) D1: Cape Town with a Twist - 3 nights ....................................... 38 D2: Cape Culinary Tour - 10 nights ............................................. 39 D3: Fair Trade Cape Itinerary - 7 nights ...................................... 41 D4: A Different Side to Joburg - 3 nights .................................... 42 D5: Northern Kruger walking safari & Limpop Culture..............43 Escorted Tours (ET) ET1: Classic South Africa - Standard - 14 nights ........................... 44 ET2: Classic South Africa - Comfort - 13 nights ............................ 46 ET3: Garden Route - 3 nights ...................................................... 48 Luxury Train Packages (TR) TR1: Rovos Rail Pretoria to Cape Town or vv - 2 nights…………….49 TR2: Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls or vv - 2 nights………….50 TR3: Blue Train, Pretoria to Cape Town or vv - 1 night……………..51
Namibia Packages (NAM) NAM1: Spectacular Namibia Self Drive package - 9 nights........ 53 NAM2: Faces of Namibia Escorted Tour - 10 nights ................. 55 NAM3: Scheduled Fly-in Package - 8 nights.............................. 57 Botswana Packages (BOT) BOT1: Best of Botswana Chobe, Okavango & Makgadikgadi Pans - 6 nights ....................................................................... 58 Zimbabwe Packages (ZIM) ZIM1: Vic Falls Package - 2 nights ........................................... 60 Zambia Packages (ZAM) ZAM1: Livingstone [Vic Falls Package] - 2 nights .................... 61 South Africa & Botswana Combination (SAB) SAB1: Cape Town & Okavango - 5 nights ............................... 62 Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa Combination (ZBS) ZBS1: Vic Falls, Chobe, Okavango & Cape Town - 9 nights…….64 ZBS2: Vic Falls, Chobe, Okavango, Cape Town & Winelands [Botswana] - 11 nights……………………………………………..…66 Zimbabwe & Botswana Combination Packages (ZIB) ZIB1: Vic Falls [Zimbabwe] & Chobe - 4 nights ...................... 68 ZIB2: Vic Falls [Zimbabwe], Chobe & Okavango - 6 nights ..... 69 Zambia & Botswana Combination packages (ZAB) ZAB1: Livingstone & Chobe [Botswana] - 4 nights .................. 71 ZAB2: Livingstone, Chobe & Okavango [Botswana] - 6 nights . 72 Mozambique Packages (MOZ) MOZ1: Bazaruto Archipelago Beach - 4 nights ......................... 74 MOZ2: Maputo & Inhaca Island Package - 4 nights.................. 75
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CS1. Cape Town Package (3 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
4/3 Cape Town Cape Town Transfers and seat-in-coach full day and half day tours Choose between Standard, Comfort, Luxury or Guest House September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will join other passengers on an afternoon city tour which includes the Table Mountain (weather permitting and cable car at own cost), the historic city centre as well as a drive to Bloubergstrand just north of the city centre, where you are afforded wonderful views back towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. Day 2 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel. You will be collected from your hotel for a full day Cape Point tour with an English-speaking guide and other guests. This tour takes you past Hout Bay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise to a seal colony, aptly called Seal Island (at additional cost).
Day 3 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel and day at leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island and its most famous prisoner Nelson Mandela, who spent most of his 27 years in jail here. Today the place is a World Heritage Site and a museum. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 4 Check out Breakfast at your hotel followed by checkout.
From Hout Bay the tour continues along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive and further towards Kommetjie and Scarborough, until you enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here at Cape Point you can witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Heading back you first stop at Boulder's Beach, most famous for its penguin colony (entrance not included) and then on to have lunch at a seafood restaurant (lunch at own cost). We finish the afternoon with a visit at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
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CS2. Durban Start Package (2 nights) [Highlights: uShaka Marine World, Umhlanga beach, Indian Market, Gateway Shopping Centre] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
3/2 Durban Durban Accommodation, airport transfers and a seat-in-coach full day tour Choose between Standard, Comfort, or Luxury All year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Durban (Umhlanga) Welcome to Durban, South Africa’s third largest city and home to Africa’s busiest port. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Umhlanga, approximately 20 minute drive. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. You may choose to visit Umhlanga’s Gateway Shopping Centre, which is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest shopping complexes and has a lot more to offer than just shops.
Day 3 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. If time permits, you may want to visit the nearby Natal Sharks Board in Umhlanga where you will gain an insight into the world of the sharks of Southern Africa.
Day 2 Durban (Umhlanga) Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a full day Durban highlights tour with an English-speaking guide and other guests. This tour takes you first to Durban’s famous Golden Mile seafront promenade and then continues to Glenwood and the fascinating Phansi Museum. Here you’ll find an exquisitely preserved collection of southern African artefacts and traditions, from beadwork, headrests, Zulu clay pots and numerous other treasures (closed Sundays). We go ‘green’ thereafter, and head for the lush peace and tranquillity of Durban’s beautiful Botanical Gardens, founded in 1849. The immaculate gardens house a fine mix of African, Asian and American trees, not to mention a superb orchid house. The day ends with a visit to uShaka Marine World where you will be entertained by a dolphin, seal and penguin show before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.
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CS3. Johannesburg Package (2 nights) [Highlights: Gold Reef City, Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Sandton Shopping] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3/2 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, airport transfer, return transfer to Gold Reef City and a private full day tour Choose between Standard, Comfort, or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and the country’s as well as the continent’s financial hub. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel located in Sandton, approximately 45 minute’s drive from the airport.
Day 3 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. If time permits, visit Sandton City Shopping Centre or the other shopping malls in the area for a quality shopping experience.
At lunch time you will be collected for a transfer to the historical theme park Gold Reef City (entrance excluded from the package). Why not join the Heritage Tour which includes a tour of Gold Reef City, a replica of oldtime Johannesburg. Travel back in time as you take a ride on a pennyfarthing or stroll through the olden day houses; go on an underground visit, experience a gold pour demonstration, and see the miners' dancing performance (Tuesday - Sunday). Day 2 Johannesburg After breakfast you are collected from your hotel for a private full day tour of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Highlights of this tour include a fascinating glimpse of Soweto’s bustling neighbourhood life; the previous residences of two Nobel Prize winners; Hector Pieterson Memorial; Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and various community development projects. Also included is a guided tour of the world-famous Apartheid Museum where you embark on a journey of discovery of the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans just over a decade ago. The Soweto uprising, the history of the ANC, solitary confinement of political prisoners and the birth of a new democratic country are detailed.
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SD1. Cape Town & Winelands Package (5 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
6/5 Cape Town Stellenbosch Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Choose between Standard, Comfort, Luxury or Guest House September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect you’re your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 2 & 3 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Join a township tour together with a local guide.
Day 4 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Stellenbosch Winelands which are located approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town (ca 50 kms). Other than being a university town with beautiful Cape Dutch architecture it is also South Africa’s premier wine district. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more. Day 5 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is also famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal & Graham Beck. Restaurants in Franschhoek: Le Quartier Français – one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, Le Petite Ferme & Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar. Day 6 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive back to Cape Town and return the rental car at either the Cape Town City office or the Airport.
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SD2. Cape Town,Winelands & Garden Route Package (9 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Wine tasting, Oudtshoorn, Knysna] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
10 / 9 Cape Town Knysna Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Choose between Standard, Comfort, Luxury or Guest House September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 2 & 3 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Join a township tour together with a local guide.
Day 4 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Stellenbosch Winelands which are located approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town (ca 50 km). Other than being a university town with beautiful Cape Dutch architecture it is also South Africa’s premier wine district. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more. Day 5 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is also famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal & Graham Beck. Restaurants in Franschhoek: Le Quartier Français – one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, Le Petite Ferme & Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar. Day 6 Stellenbosch to Oudshoorn Breakfast followed by check out. Drive along the scenic R62 road past Robertson and Calitzdorp, arriving in Oudtshoorn in the afternoon (total driving distance approx. 400 km). If time permits you can visit one of the nearby ostrich farms and learn more about the world’s largest bird.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 7 Oudtshoorn to Knysna Breakfast at your hotel. 30 km away from Oudtshoorn are the world famous Cango Caves. Be amazed at the size and form of these beautiful caves. Nearby the caves is the Cango Caves Wildlife ranch where you can, if you are brave, dive with crocodiles.
After lunch make your way towards the coast via George and on to Knysna. The distance of the journey is approximately 150 km. Knysna lies in the heart of the Garden Route and is a beautiful coastal town with indiginous forest on side and a lagoon on the other. The lagoon joins the sea between the majestic Knysna Heads. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon wandering through either the waterfront area or the recently developed Thesen Island.
For the brave at heart you can experience the world’s highest bungee jump at 183 metres off the Bloukrans River Bridge. If you do not want to take the plunge you can always try the flying fox - a giant slide across the gorge. One can also just pay to walk and watch the bungee jumpers hurl themselves off the edge. Another activity well worth trying is the canopy tour where you slide from tree to tree in the indigenous forest. If the weather permits you can visit nearby Plettenberg Bay and enjoy some time on one of the beautiful beaches.
Day 10 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive to George Airport and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
Day 8 & 9 Knysna Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
You can embark on the Featherbed Experience, a boat trip along the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve on the western Head where you can enjoy a stroll in this beautiful reserve. Knysna Elephant Park with its orphaned elephants is well worth a visit Tsitsikamma National Park is a marine reserve 95 km east of Knysna and offers wonderful walks along the rugged coastline
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SD3. Cape Town,Winelands, Garden Route & E Cape Safari (11 nights) [Highlights: Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Wine tasting, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
12 / 11 Cape Town Eastern Cape Game Reserve Accommodation, safari activities, car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Choose between Standard, Comfort or Luxury September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 2 & 3 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Join a township tour together with a local guide.
Day 4 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Stellenbosch Winelands which are located approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town (ca 50 km). Other than being a university town with beautiful Cape Dutch architecture it is also South Africa’s premier wine district. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more. Day 5 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is also famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal & Graham Beck. Restaurants in Franschhoek: Le Quartier Français – one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, Le Petite Ferme & Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar. Day 6 Stellenbosch to Oudtshoorn Breakfast followed by check out. Drive along the scenic R62 road past Robertson and Calitzdorp, arriving in Oudtshoorn in the afternoon (total driving distance approx. 400 km). If time permits you can visit one of the nearby ostrich farms and learn more about the world’s largest bird.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 7 Oudtshoorn to Knysna Breakfast at your hotel. 30 km away from Oudtshoorn are the world famous Cango Caves. Be amazed at the size and form of these beautiful caves. Nearby the caves is the Cango Wildlife ranch where you can, if you are brave, dive with crocodiles. After lunch make your way towards the coast via George and on to Knysna. The distance of the journey is approximately 150 km. Knysna lies in the heart of the Garden Route and is a beautiful coastal town with indigenous forest on one side and a lagoon on the other. The lagoon joins the sea between the majestic Knysna Heads. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon wandering through either the waterfront area or the recently developed Thesen Island. Day 8 & 9 Knysna Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
You can embark on the Featherbed Experience, a boat trip along the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve on the western Head, where you can enjoy a stroll in this beautiful reserve Knysna Elephant Park with its orphaned elephants is well worth a visit Tsitsikamma National Park is a marine reserve 95 km east of Knysna and offers wonderful walks along the rugged coastline For the brave at heart you can experience the world’s highest bungee jump at 183 metres off the Bloukrans River Bridge. If you do not want to take the plunge you can always try the flying fox - a giant slide across the gorge. One can also just pay to walk and watch the bungee jumpers hurl themselves off the edge Another activity well worth trying is the canopy tour where you slide from tree to tree in the indigenous forest If the weather permits you can visit nearby Plettenberg Bay and enjoy some time on one of the beautiful beaches.
Day 10 Knysna to Eastern Cape Game Reserve Breakfast followed by check out. Drive eastwards past Port Elizabeth to your chosen game lodge (approx 4-4½ hours, 330 km). Arrive in time for lunch. In the late afternoon you head out for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. After several hours you stop to enjoy a spectacular sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner is served weather permitting under the African stars. Overnight at your chosen lodge. Day 11 Eastern Cape Game Reserve Morning game activity followed by late breakfast. Several hours at your own leisure where you can either lie by the pool or enjoy reading on your deck. High tea followed by an afternoon game drive. A sumptuous dinner once again awaits you upon your return to the lodge. Overnight at your chosen lodge. Day 12 Checkout Early morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. After checkout make your way back to Port Elizabeth in time for your homeward bound flight.
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SD4: Cape Town, Wine & Whales (7 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Wine tasting, Whale Watching] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
8/7 Cape Town Hermanus Accommodation, Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Choose between Standard, Comfort, Luxury or Guest House July – November (whale season)
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island Day 2 & 3 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Join a township tour together with a local guide.
Day 4 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Stellenbosch Winelands which are located approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine
estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more. Day 5 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is also famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal and Graham Beck. Day 6 Stellenbosch to Hermanus Breakfast followed by check out. Hermanus is situated approximately 1½ hours from Stellenbosch. We suggest that you take the scenic route via Gordon’s Bay and Kleinmond which offers spectacular views of False Bay. Day 7 Hermanus If you are visiting during whale season (July – November), you will have the chance to see Southern Right Whales close-up from the shore as the whales use the deep and calm bay at Hermanus to calve. For the adventurous you can choose to go on a white shark cage diving trip from Gansbaai (approx 45 minutes from Hermanus). Day 8 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive back to Cape Town and return your rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
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SD5. Cedarberg & West Coast Package (7 nights) [Highlights: Cedarberg Mountains, Rock Art, Clanwilliam, Flowers, White beaches] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
8/7 Cedarberg Paternoster Accommodation, Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Guest House August to October (flower season)
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cedarberg Leave Cape Town behind you and drive north past the charming towns of Tulbagh and Ceres and then on to the Cedarberg Mountains. The total distance is approximately 240 km and should take you around 3½ hours to get there. Day 2 Cedarberg Day at leisure. There are several beautiful hiking trails in the area where you get to experience breathtaking mountain scenery complete with Bushman paintings. Cool off in one of one of the many crystal clear mountain streams. Day 3 Clanwilliam Breakfast followed by checkout. Continue your journey through the scenic Cedarberg Mountains. Be sure to stop and enjoy a walk to see the spectacular Stadsaal Cave and rock art. Another recommended stop is at the award winning Cederberg Wine Cellars where you can sample their fine wines. Arrive in Clanwilliam in the late afternoon. Day 4 Clanwilliam Breakfast at your Guest House. Day at leisure – you may choose to visit the nearby Elandsberg farm where you can learn more about Rooibos tea, the tea that is endemic to this area and is sold all around the world. You can also enjoy a wander through the charming and historical town of Clanwilliam.
Strassbergers Shoe Factory is also worth a visit where you will have the chance to see how the famous “veldskoene” are made and maybe even buy a pair. Day 5 Paternoster Breakfast followed by check out. En-route to Paternoster you may choose to visit Lamberts Bay, a traditional West Coast fishing village, where you can enjoy a seafood lunch and afterwards visit the fascinating Bird Island. Arrive in Paternoster in the late afternoon. Day 6 & 7 Paternoster Days at leisure. Choose from the following activities:
Relax or enjoy a long walk on the endless beaches Go fishing either on a traditional boat or on a deep sea ski boat West Coast Fossil Park - see the remains of mega tooth sharks, sabre-tooth cats the size of lions, giant ostriches, extinct elephants Go sea-kayaking to get close to seals, dolphins, whales and birds Visit the nearby Postberg Nature Reserve for spectacular flower sightings in flower season
Day 8 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive back to Cape Town and return your rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
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SD6. Take your time - Cape Town to Garden Route Package (13 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Wine tasting, Brandy tasting, Ostrich farm, Knysna] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
14 /13 Cape Town Knysna Accommodation and car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Guest House September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 2, 3 & 4 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Join a township tour together with a local guide Take a hike up Lions Head where you are afforded exceptional views. You can also paraglide down to Camps Bay!
Day 5 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Stellenbosch Winelands which are located approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town (ca 50 kms). Other than being a university town with beautiful Cape Dutch architecture it is also South Africa’s premier wine district. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more. Day 6 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is also famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal and Graham Beck. Restaurants in Franschhoek: Le Quartier Français – one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, Le Petite Ferme and Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar. Day 7 Stellenbosch to Montagu Breakfast followed by check out. The suggested scenic route from Stellenbosch to Montagu takes you over the Franschhoek pass and on past Villiersdorp before arriving in Montagu (total driving distance approx. 180 km). Day 8 Montagu Montagu is a peaceful little country town with numerous well kept buildings both in the Cape Dutch and the Victorian style. The main
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: attraction of Montagu is the thermal spa, 3 kilometres from the town centre. Montagu has a lot more to offer, for instance the many wonderful hiking trails in the surroundings. For an insight into the history of the region one should visit the Montagu Museum in Long Street. Day 9 Montagu to Oudtshoorn Breakfast followed by checkout. Enjoy the scenic R62 road from Montagu to Oudtshoorn (approximate driving distance 240km). Be sure to stop off in the charming village of Calitzdorp where you will have the chance to sample quality South African Brandy. Continue on to Oudtshoorn.
Day 12 & 13 Knysna Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Day 10 Oudtshoorn A full day to discover Oudtshoorn. A trip to Oudtshoorn would not be complete without a visit to one of the ostrich farms in the area as well as a tour of the famous Cango Caves. Day 11 Oudtshoorn to Knysna Breakfast at your hotel and then make your way towards the coast via George and on to Knysna. The distance of the journey is approximately 150 km. Knysna lies in the heart of the Garden Route and is a beautiful coastal town with indigenous forest on side and a lagoon on the other. The lagoon joins the sea between the majestic Knysna Heads. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon wandering through either the waterfront area or the recently developed Thesen Island.
You can embark on the Featherbed Experience, a boat trip along the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve on the western Head where you can enjoy a stroll in this beautiful reserve Knysna Elephant Park with its orphaned elephants is well worth a visit Tsitsikamma National Park is a marine reserve 95 km east of Knysna and offers wonderful walks along the rugged coastline For the brave at heart you can experience the world’s highest bungee jump at 183 metres off the Bloukrans River Bridge. If you do not want to take the plunge you can always try the flying fox - a giant slide across the gorge. One can also just pay to walk and watch the bungee jumpers hurl themselves off the edge Another activity well worth trying is the canopy tour where you slide from tree to tree in the indigenous forest If the weather permits you can visit nearby Plettenberg Bay and enjoy some time on one of the beautiful beaches.
Day 14 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive to George Airport and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
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SD7. Kwazulu-Natal Coast, Culture, Wildlife & Mountains (9 nights) [Highlights: North Coast beaches, St Lucia, Big 5 Safari, Zulu Culture, Battlefields, Drakensberg] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
10 / 9 Durban Durban Accommodation and Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Combination of Comfort, Luxury and Guest House All year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Ballito Welcome to Durban. Upon arrival at King Shaka International Airport you will collect your rental car and drive to your accommodation located in Ballito, a drive of around 15 minutes. The rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 2 & 3 Ballito Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Spend some time on Ballito’s beautiful Willard Beach Drive to Durban (approx. 1 hour from Ballito) where you can visit the popular uShaka Marine World with its informative aquarium, dolphinarium and waterpark which is fun for the whole family. Take a walk along Durban’s famous seafront promenade and browse the different wares on sale at Durban’s colourful Indian Market Gateway Shopping Centre in Umhlanga is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest shopping complexes and has a lot more to offer than just shops The Natal Sharks Board in Umhlanga, where you can learn more about these wonderful creatures, is also worth a visit.
Day 4 Ballito to St Lucia Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to St Lucia, approximately 200 km from Ballito. In the afternoon you may choose to go on a sundowner boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary, with the chance to see large numbers of hippos and crocodiles.
Day 5 St Lucia to Thanda Private Game Reserve Breakfast followed by checkout. Continue your journey northwards to Thanda Private Game Reserve, located 100 kms from St Lucia. Upon arrival check in to the luxuriously appointed Thanda Tented Camp and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the late afternoon you head out for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. After several hours you stop to enjoy a spectacular sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner is served upon your return to the lodge, weather permitting under the African stars. Day 6 Thanda Private Game Reserve Morning game activity followed by late breakfast. Several hours at your own leisure where you can either lie by the pool or enjoy reading on your deck. You may also have the possibility to visit the neighbouring Vula Zula Cultural Village where you will witness spellbinding traditional Zulu dancing and learn more about the Zulu history and culture. High tea is served in the early afternoon, followed by an afternoon game drive. A sumptuous dinner once again awaits you upon your return to the lodge. Day 7 Thanda Private Game Reserve to Isandlawana Early morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. After checkout make your way further inland to Isandlawana, which is located in the heart of the historic Battlefields area, approx. 300 km from Thanda.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 8 Isandlawana to Drakensberg Mountains Breakfast followed by checkout. If time permits join a tour of the nearby Isandlawana battle site and learn more about the famous Isandlawana battle where the Zulus annihilated the British.
Day 10 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive back to Durban’s King Shaka Airport (approx. 300 km from The Cavern) and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
Continue then with your journey to The Cavern Resort situated in the Drakensberg Mountains, approximately 250 kms from Isandlawana. Dinner is served in the resort’s popular restaurant. Day 9 Drakensberg Mountains Enjoy a full day in the mountains. Choose from going on an exhilarating hike in the mountains or following a guide for a horse ride surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. There are also other activities on offer at the hotel such as a spa and many different sporting facilities. Enjoy a hearty dinner at the end of an eventful day.
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SD8. Panorama Route & Greater Kruger Park Safari (4 nights) [Highlights: God’s Window, Pilgrims Rest, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde Canyon, Big 5 Private Safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
5/4 Johannesburg or Nelspruit Timbavati Game Reserve Accommodation and Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Standard, Comfort or Luxury August to December
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Panorama Route If you are starting your tour from Johannesburg, you will collect your rental car at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and drive east. Dullstroom, which is located in the highlands - over 2,000 metres above sea level, is a pleasant small town where you can enjoy lunch. Continue then to your chosen hotel. If time permits you can visit Pilgrim’s Rest, a well preserved old gold mining town. Day 2 Timbavati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive to Graskop and then along the picturesque Panorama Route. Be sure not to miss the following highlights, God’s Window view site, Berlin and Lisbon waterfalls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the spectacular view of the Blyde River Canyon and the 3 Rondavels. Continue then to the Timbavati Game Reserve just past Hoedspruit. Arrive in time for high tea which is served at around 15h00. Thereafter it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars.
Day 3 & 4 Timbavati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Full days on safari in the Greater Kruger Park area> Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. The Timbavati is well known for its excellent game viewing and if you are lucky you may even spot one of the famous white lions of the Timbavati. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting animals. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return. . Day 5 Checkout Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. Drive then either to Hoedspruit Airport (approx 55 km), Nelspruit Airport (approx 210 km) or Johannesburg Airport (approx 500 km) where you will return you rental car and await your onward bound flight.
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SD9. Johannesburg to Durban via Kruger & Swaziland (10 nights) [Highlights: Panorama Route , Big 5 Private Kruger Safari, Swaziland, St Lucia, North Coast beaches, Durban] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
11 / 10 Johannesburg Durban Accommodation and car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Combination of Standard, Comfort and Guest House All year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Panorama Route Welcome to Johannesburg! Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will collect your rental car and drive east. Dullstroom, which is located in the highlands at over 2,000 metres above sea level, is a pleasant small town where you can enjoy lunch. Continue to your hotel which is located along the famous Long Tom Pass. If time permits you can visit Pilgrim’s Rest, a well preserved old gold mining town. Day 2 Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Breakfast followed by checkout. You have the morning to visit some of the highlights along the Panorama Route including Lone Creek Falls, Graskop and God’s Window before continuing to the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which shares an open border to the Kruger National Park. Arrive in time for high tea which is served at around 15h00. Thereafter it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Day 3 & 4 Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Full days on safari. The Sabi Sands is arguably the premier game viewing destination of South Africa. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna.
Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it is once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting animals. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return. Day 5 Swaziland Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. Continue your journey to Swaziland, an autonomous kingdom that is nearly completely surrounded by South Africa. The drive (+/- 300 kms) from the lodge to the Ezulwini Valley should take approximately 4 - 4½ hours. Accommodation in Swaziland is in traditional and comfortable Beehive Grass Huts. Day 6 Swaziland A full day to discover the highlights of the area. Be sure not to miss Mantenga Cultural Village, Swazi Candles, Ingwenya Glass and the vibrant Swazi Market. Day 7 Swaziland to St Lucia Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive southwards back into to South Africa and on to the town of St Lucia (total driving distance is approximately 330 kms, which should take around 4½ - 5 hours). In the afternoon you may choose to go on a sundowner boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary, where you will get the chance to see large numbers of hippos and crocodiles.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 8 St Lucia to Ballito Breakfast followed by checkout. Carry on your southward bound journey to Ballito, a beautiful coastal down located approximately 2 ½ hours south of St Lucia and 1 hour north of Durban.
Day 11 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive to Durban’s King Shaka Airport and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
Day 9 & 10 Ballito Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Spend some time on Ballito’s beautiful Willard Beach Drive to Durban (approx. 1 hour from Ballito) where you can visit the popular uShaka Marine World with its informative aquarium, dolphinarium and waterpark which is fun for the whole family. Take a walk along Durban’s famous seafront promenade and browse the different wares on sale at Durban’s colourful Indian Market Gateway Shopping Centre in Umhlanga is one of the largest shopping complexes in the Southern Hemisphere and has a lot more to offer than just shops The Natal Sharks Board in Umhlanga, where you can learn more about these wonderful creatures, is also worth a visit.
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SD10. From Kruger to Cape Town – Grand South Africa Tour (13 nights) [Highlights: Panorama Route, Big 5 Private Safari, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Wine Tasting, Cape Town] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
14 / 13 Johannesburg Cape Town Accommodation and Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Standard, Comfort or Luxury All year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Panorama Route Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg you will collect your rental car and drive east. Dullstroom, which is located in the highlands - over 2,000 metres above sea level, is a pleasant small town where you can enjoy lunch. Continue then to your chosen hotel. If time permits you can visit Pilgrim’s Rest, a well preserved old gold mining town. Day 2 Timbavati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive to Graskop and then along the picturesque Panorama Route. Be sure not to miss the following highlights, God’s Window view site, Berlin and Lisbon waterfalls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the spectacular view of the Blyde River Canyon and the 3 Rondavels. Continue then to the Timbavati Game Reserve just past Hoedspruit. Arrive in time for high tea which is served at around 15h00. Thereafter it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Day 3 Timbavati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Full day on safari in the Greater Kruger Park area
Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. The Timbavati is well known for its excellent game viewing and if you are lucky you may even spot one of the famous white lions of the Timbavati. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting animals. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return. . Day 4 Timbavati to Port Elizabeth Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. Drive to Hoedspruit Airport (approx 55 km), where you will return you rental car and await your onward bound flight to Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival in Port Elizabeth, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel. Day 5 Port Elizabeth to Knysna Breakfast followed by check out. Drive south to the small town Knysna. Knysna lies in the heart of the Garden Route and is a beautiful coastal town with indiginous forest on side and a lagoon on the other. The lagoon joins the sea between the majestic Knysna Heads. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon wandering through either the waterfront area or the recently developed Thesen Island.
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Day 6 & 7 Knysna Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
You can embark on the Featherbed Experience, a boat trip along the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve on the western Head where you can enjoy a stroll in this beautiful reserve. Knysna Elephant Park with its orphaned elephants is well worth a visit Tsitsikamma National Park is a marine reserve 95 km east of Knysna and offers wonderful walks along the rugged coastline For the brave at heart you can experience the world’s highest bungee jump at 183 metres off the Bloukrans River Bridge. If you do not want to take the plunge you can always try the flying fox - a giant slide across the gorge. One can also just pay to walk and watch the bungee jumpers hurl themselves off the edge. Another activity well worth trying is the canopy tour where you slide from tree to tree in the indigenous forest. If the weather permits you can visit nearby Plettenberg Bay and enjoy some time on one of the beautiful beaches.
Day 8 Knysna to Oudtshoorn to Breakfast followed by check out. Drive towards George and on to Oudtshoorn - home to the world’s largest Ostrich population. The distance of the journey is approximately 150 km. If time permits visit the Cango Caves on your way to Oudtshoorn (30km outside Oudtshoorn). Be amazed at the size and form of these beautiful caves. Nearby the caves is the Cango Caves Wildlife ranch where you can, if you are brave, dive with crocodiles.
Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is also famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal & Graham Beck. Restaurants in Franschhoek: Le Quartier Français – one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, Le Petite Ferme & Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar. Day 11 Stellenbosch to Cape Town Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to Cape Town which is located approximately 45 minutes from Stellebosch (ca 50 km). Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 12 & 13 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Join a township tour together with a local guide.
Day 9 Oudtshoorn to Winelands Breakfast followed by check out. If time permits you can visit one of the nearby ostrich farms and learn more about the world’s largest bird. Drive along the scenic R62 road past Calitzdorp and Robertson, arriving in the Winelands in the afternoon (total driving distance approx. 400 km).
Day 10 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Full day in the winelands.
Day 14 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive to Cape Town Airport and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
Stellensboch has beautiful Cape Dutch architecture and is also South Africa’s premier wine district. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more.
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CE1. Kruger Safari & Cape Town Package (7 nights) [Highlights: Big 5 Private Safari, Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Winelands] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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8/7 Greater Kruger (Hoedspruit) Cape Town Accommodation, return transfers to chosen lodge and car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) Choose between Standard, Comfort, or Luxury September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Timbavati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Arrive at Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport where you will be met by your driver for a transfer to your lodge (approximately 1½ hour road transfer). Arrive in time for high tea which is served at around 15h00. Thereafter it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars.
Day 5, 6 & 7 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities:
Day 2 & 3 Timbavati Game Reserve (Greater Kruger Park) Full days on safari: Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. The Timbavati is well known for its excellent game viewing and if you are lucky you may even spot one of the famous white lions of the Timbavati. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small, and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it is once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting animals. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return.
Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs plus the impressive Two Oceans Aquarium Take a tour to Robben Island, the old prison island Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Spend time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Take a drive to the wonderful vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Alternatively you can join a guided tour and leave the driving to someone else as you sample some of South Africa’ best wines.
Day 8 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Day at leisure until you return the rental car to either the Cape Town City office or Cape Town Airport.
Day 4 Kruger to Cape Town Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. Transfer back to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town (not included). On arrival in Cape Town you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel.
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CE2. Kruger Bush & Kwazulu Natal Beach Package (5 nights) [Highlights: Kruger National Park Walking Safari & Game Drives, KZN beaches] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
6/5 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Johannesburg Accommodation, full board, activities and air shuttle transfers Comfort / Luxury All year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Rhino Walking Safaris – Plains Camp Upon arrival at OR Tambo International airport you will be met and transferred by road to the nearby Benoni Airfield, from where you will fly in a light aircraft straight to the Kruger National Park. You will then be transferred in an open 4x4 vehicle to Rhino Walking Safaris.
Time to relax at the lodge. High tea is served before departing for an afternoon / evening game drive, conducted in specially adapted open 4x4 Land cruisers, with professional guides. Sundowners are enjoyed out in the bush before returning to the lodge in time to freshen up and then enjoy a sumptuous dinner on the deck with the night sounds in the background.
After settling into your tent and exploring the camp, high tea is served followed by a brief on the ‘do’s & don’ts’ of bush walking by your guide. You will then depart with your 2 armed guides for an introductory walk, returning to the vehicle in time for sundowners and enjoying a short night drive before returning to camp.
Day 4 Thonga Beach Lodge After brunch, check out of Rhino Walking Safaris and be transported back to the airstrip in an open 4x4 game vehicle. From there, you will then fly a light aircraft to Thonga Beach Lodge (approximately 1h15 of scenic flying). On arrival at Thonga you will be shown your suite and will have time to settle in before enjoying an afternoon activity.
Day 2 Rhino Walking Safaris – Plains Camp Early morning wake-up followed by a walk in the Kruger wilderness. After a light snack on the walk, you will be served a well-deserved brunch on your return to the camp. The afternoon safari activity is a short drive in the game vehicle to a specific location, after which you will depart on foot again for your trail. Upon returning to the vehicle, you will enjoy sundowners before returning to camp, where you will enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Day 3 Rhino Walking Safaris – Rhino Post Safari Lodge After your final morning walk you will return to Plains Camp for a hearty brunch and shower before packing up and being transferred back to the luxurious Rhino Post Safari Lodge.
Day 5 Thonga Beach Lodge A full day to choose from the wide variety of activities which include scuba diving, Open Ocean experiences, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya, guided snorkelling, seasonal turtle drives/walks, Tsonga Cultural tours and forest walks. The lodge serves breakfast, lunch & dinner on the deck in the shade of the forest. Sundowners can be enjoyed in the bar lounge or the cool deck under the Coastal Milkwood trees. Day 6 Checkout After breakfast, you will be driven to the nearby airstrip for a light aircraft transfer back to Johannesburg (flying time approximately 1hr45).
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CE3. Kwazulu Natal Bush & Beach Package (6 nights) [Highlights: Big 5 Private Safari, KZN beach] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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7/6 Richards Bay Richards Bay Accommodation, transfers, meals as per the itinerary, game drives at Thanda and selected water sports activities at Rocktail Comfort All year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Thanda Private Game Reserve Upon arrival at Richards Bay Airport you will be met and transferred to Thanda Game Reserve, approximately 125 km (1½ hours). Upon arrival at the lodge check in to the luxuriously appointed Thanda Tented Camp and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Day 4 Rocktail Beach Camp Early morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. After checkout you will be collected for your transfer to Rocktail Beach Camp, approx a 3½ hours drive. Arrive at the Camp in the late afternoon. (DBB)
In the late afternoon you head out for a game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. After several hours you stop to enjoy a spectacular sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you ay be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerfull torches. Dinner is served weather permitting under the African stars. (FB)
Day 5 & 6 Rocktail Beach Camp Full days to choose from the wide variety of activities on offer which include scuba diving, guided snorkelling and seasonal turtle drives/walks. Alternatively enjoy your time relaxing on the beach or by the pool. (DBB)
Day 7 Checkout After breakfast and checkout you will be collected for your return transfer back to Richards Bay Airport in time for your onward bound flight.
Day 2 & 3 Thanda Private Game Reserve Full days on safari: Morning game activity followed by late breakfast. Several hours at your own leisure where you can either lie by the pool or enjoy reading on your deck. You may also have the possibility to visit the neighbouring Vula Zula Cultural Village where you will witness spellbinding traditional Zulu dancing and learn more about the Zulu history and culture. High tea is served followed by an afternoon game drive. A sumptuous dinner once again awaits you upon your return to the lodge. (FB)
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CE4. Sun City Package (2 nights) [Highlights: Valley of the Waves, Pilanesberg National Park, Activities for the whole family] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3/2 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return private road transfers from Johannesburg to Sun City Choose between Standard, Comfort, or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Sun City You will be collected from either Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport or your hotel in Johannesburg for a transfer to Sun City. The transfer is approximately 2 hours. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Day 2 Sun City Breakfast at your chosen hotel. There is an almost endless choice of activities to choose from at Sun City. Here are a few suggestions of what you can do:
Enjoy some time at The Valley of The Waves, one of the most advanced water parks in the world Relax by your hotel pool and soak up the African sun Choose from a variety of water activities at Waterworld, Sun City’s man made lake, such as water-skiing, parasailing or mini boat rides Play a round of golf at one of the 2 championship golf courses – Gary Player Country Club or The Lost City Golf Club Join a game drive to the adjoining Pilanesberg National Park which is home to the Big 5 Sun City is a haven for children! Kids can enjoy various activities such as Camp Kwenya, Crocodile Farm, Animal world and Butterfly World Try your luck at Sun City’s casino Go on a horse ride, quad bike ride or a Segway ride Take a tour of the impressive Lost City Hotel Visit the Elephant Sanctuary where you can get up close to the world’s largest land mammal
Experience traditional African life at the cultural village. Tribal dancing shows, local African crafts and a traditional shebeen where you can soak up the atmosphere and dine on authentic South African dishes Take in a show or a movie at Sun City’s Entertainment Centre Fun for adults and children alike awaits at the games arcade located within the Entertainment Centre. A wide range of arcade games are on offer. Collect enough winning tickets to claim a prize.
Day 3 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Free time to enjoy some more activities before you are collected for your return journey to Johannesburg.
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CE5. Madikwe Safari Package (2 nights) [Highlights: Big 5 Malaria free safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3/2 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, full board, game drives and return shuttle transfers from Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve Choose between Comfort or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve You will join other passengers for a shuttle transfer from OR Tambo International Airport to Madikwe Game Reserve. The shuttle departs at 08h30 and the arrival time at Madikwe is approximately 12h30.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting sightings. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return.
The 75,000 hectare malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the North-West province of South Africa, on the border with Botswana. The large diversity of vegetation and eco zones allows for a rich diversity of game and bird species to inhabit the reserve and is home to the Big 5, as well as wild dog, cheetah and a large variety of mammal and bird life.
Day 3 Checkout Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. The return shuttle transfer departs Madikwe at 13h00 arriving back at OR Tambo Airport at approximately 17h00.
You arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. At approximately 15h30 16h00 it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Day 2 Madikwe Game Reserve Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna.
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CE6. Entabeni Safari Package (2 nights) [Highlights: Big 5 Malaria free safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3/2 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return private road transfers from Johannesburg to Entabeni Choose between Standard, Comfort or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Entabeni Nature Conservancy You will be collected from either Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport or your hotel in Johannesburg for your private transfer to Entabeni Nature Conservancy. Entabeni Nature Conservancy is situated in the Waterberg region. Less than a three-hour drive north of Johannesburg, this 22 000 h a malariafree reserve boasts five eco-systems. The upper escarpment offers majestic craggy rock formations and wide open grass plains. This is separated from the lower plateau by 600 metre high cliffs. The lower escarpment is about three degrees warmer and comprises sandy wetlands. Entabeni offers far more than the usual game sightings of the Big Five. Experience scenic helicopter flights, stargazing in the observatory, sunset lake cruises and a variety of game viewing activities. Arrive in time for lunch. At approximately 15h30 – 16h00 it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars.
Day 2 Entabeni Nature Conservancy Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting sightings. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return.
Day 3 Checkout Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. You will then be collected for a private transfer back to Johannesburg International Airport.
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G1. Cape Town & Winelands Golf Package (8 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Courses played: Best time to visit:
9/8 Cape Town Stellenbosch Accommodation, Car rental – Group C (Toyota Corolla or similar), Green Fees Choose between Standard, Comfort, Luxury or Guest House Royal Cape GC, Clovelly GC, Stellenbosch GC & De Zalze GC September – May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 2 Cape Town After breakfast drive to Wynberg where you will play a round of golf at Royal Cape GC, South Africa’s oldest golf course – dating back to 1885. After golf you may choose to travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains. Day 3 Cape Town Day at leisure. Suggested activity: Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony. Day 4 Cape Town Today’s golf challenge is found at the scenic Clovelly GC near Fish Hoek, approximately 45 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. After golf, if the weather permits, you can spend some time on one of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton or Camps Bay.
Day 5 Cape Town to Stellenbosch Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Stellenbosch Winelands which are located approximately 45 minutes from Cape Town (ca 50kms). Other than being a university town with beautiful Cape Dutch architecture it is also South Africa’s premier wine district. Take the opportunity to drive out to some of the most well known wine estates and sample their fine wines. Vineyards well worth a visit in the Stellenbosch area: Rust-en-Vrede, Kanonkop, Warwick Estate, Rustenburg and many more. Day 6 Stellenbosch After breakfast enjoy a round of golf at the popular Stellenbosch GC which is situated on the outskirts of town. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 7 Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Winelands Breakfast at your hotel. Franschhoek is a town nearby to Stellenbosch and is famous for its wonderful wines as well as its French heritage. Here you will find many excellent restaurants with a number of them serving exquisite French cuisine. Examples of fine wine estates in the Franschhoek area: La Motte, Boschendal and Graham Beck. Day 8 Stellenbosch Your final round of golf is played at the stunning De Zalze GC which has wonderful vistas of both vineyards and picturesque mountains. Day 9 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive back to Cape Town and return the rental car at either the Cape Town City office or the Airport.
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G2. Cape Town & Garden Route Golf Package (8 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Courses played: Best time to visit:
9/8 Cape Town Knysna / George Accommodation, Car rental – Group C (Toyota Corolla or similar), Green Fees Choose between Standard, Comfort, Luxury or Guest House Royal Cape GC, Clovelly GC, Simola GC & Pezula GC September – May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel or guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 2 Cape Town After breakfast drive to Wynberg where you will play a round of golf at Royal Cape GC, South Africa’s oldest golf course – dating back to 1885. After golf you may choose to travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains. Day 3 Cape Town Day at leisure. Suggested activity: Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony. Day 4 Cape Town Today’s golf challenge is found at the scenic Clovelly GC near Fish Hoek, approximately 45 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. After golf, if the weather permits, you can spend some time on one of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton or Camps Bay.
Day 5 Cape Town to Knysna Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way to the Knysna which is located approximately 6 hours from Cape Town (490 kms). Arrive in the late afternoon. Day 6 Knysna After breakfast, enjoy a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus designed Simola GC. The course is situated in the hills above Knysna town and has stunning views of the Knysna Lagoon and the distant Knysna Heads. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 7 Knysna and the Garden Route Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure. There are many activities to choose from in and around Knysna such as boat cruises on the Knysna Lagoon, a visit to the Knysna Elephant Park, Birds of Eden and/or Knysna Oyster Company. If the weather permits you can visit nearby Plettenberg Bay and enjoy some time on the beach. Day 8 Knysna Your final round of golf is played at the spectacular Pezula GC which has wonderful vistas of both the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Day 9 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive to George Airport and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
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G3. Fancourt Golf Package (7 nights) [Highlights: Montagu & Outeniqua Golf Courses, Spa, Golf Academy, Garden Route] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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8/7 George George Return transfers from George Airport, a round of golf at Montagu GC or Outeniqua GC per guest per night’s stay or a Spa voucher to the value of R450.00 per guest per night’s stay. Luxury Room or One-Bedroom Suite September – May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 George Upon arrival at George Airport you will be collected for a transfer to Fancourt, approximately 10 minutes drive. Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure. If you need to get in some practice then you should head to the Fancourt Golf Academy where full-time resident teaching professionals provide instruction on the game of golf, backed up by the latest technology and video equipment. The driving range also offers undercover bays, a chipping and putting area and the only Taylormade Performance Lab in Africa. Day 2 - 7 George Days at leisure. Choose from the following activities:
Golf on either Montagu or Outeniqua Golf Courses. Since opening in the early 1990s, these two world-class parkland golf courses have matured and developed into lush 18-hole courses that are rated among the top twenty in South Africa. Golf at the Links at Fancourt can be arranged at an extra cost (currently R1,600 per player). The Links was added in 2000 and upon design had to measure up to the highest international standards in order to become one of the world’s top courses within five years. It is currently ranked as South Africa’s number one golf course and it was also host to the memorable 2003 Presidents Cup. Spa - rejuvenate and energise your body and mind. The luxurious Fancourt Spa offers complete relaxation in the most tranquil setting. Unwind with a hot stone massage or enjoy a swim in the heated Roman Bath. All the facilities you could want are available, including a steam room, sauna, gym, jacuzzi and tepidarium.
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Other leisure activities - Fancourt has entertainment for the whole family with four tennis courts, volleyball, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzis and a billiard room. There is also a family cinema and supervised games and crafts to keep the kids entertained while mom and dad enjoy a well deserved game of golf or spa treatment. Garden Route Activities - Fancourt is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, one of the most picturesque areas in the world. Filled with pristine beaches, mountains, forests, lakes and rivers the Garden route is the ultimate holiday destination. This awe-inspiring stretch of coastline is not only full of colourful vistas, but it’s also home to indigenous forests packed with a plethora of diverse flora and fauna (including The Big Five), making it an absolute paradise for nature lovers. For the outdoor enthusiast the Garden Route offers everything from the invigorating: mountain biking, surfing and swimming, to the extreme: bungee jumping, rafting and abseiling.
Day 8 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. You will be collected for a transfer to George Airport where you have access to the private Fancourt lounge before boarding your flight.
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G4. Kwazulu Natal Golf Package (10 nights) [Highlights: Durban Wild Coast, Zimbali] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Courses played:
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11 / 10 Durban Durban Accommodation, Car rental – Group C (Toyota Corolla or similar), Green Fees Combination of Comfort and Luxury Durban Country Club, Wild Coast GC, Southbroom GC , Zimbali GC & Prince’s Grant GC September – May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Durban Welcome to Durban! Upon arrival at King Shaka Airport you will collect your rental car and drive to the Riverside Hotel which is situated on the banks of the Umgeni River. Rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 6 Wild Coast After breakfast drive to Southbroom, approx 26 kms from Wild Coast Sun. Here you will enjoy a round of golf at Southbroom GC, a popular seaside course. Return to the Wild Coast Sun in the afternoon.
Day 2 Durban After breakfast enjoy a round of golf at the historic Durban Country Club. After golf you may choose to visit the popular Ushaka Marine World with its aquarium and water park. Durban’s beachfront promenade is also worth a visit.
Day 7 Wild Coast to Ballito Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive north past Durban until you get to Ballito (total driving distance – 200 kms). Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3 Durban to Wild Coast Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive south to the Wild Coast Sun which is located approx 160 km from Durban. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 4 Wild Coast Today’s golf challenge is found at the stunning Wild Coast GC. Rest of the day to enjoy the many activities on offer at the Wild Coast Sun. Day 5 Wild Coast The whole day to spend at your own leisure. Choose from the following activities: relaxing on the beach or by the pool, enjoy water sports on the Mtanvuna River, go horse riding on the beach or try your luck at the resort’s casino
Day 8 Ballito After breakfast play a round of golf at the Tom Weiskopf-designed Zimbali GC. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 9 Ballito Full day at your own leisure. Zimbali has a wide range of activities to choose from such as tennis, relaxing by the beach or pool, spa treatments and more. Day 10 Ballito Your final round of golf is played at the beautiful Prince’s Grant GC which is situated approximately 40 km north of Zimbali and has wonderful vistas of the Indian Ocean. Day 11 Checkout Breakfast followed by check out. Drive back to Durban’s King Shaka Airport and return the rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight.
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G5. Kruger Golf & Safari Package (6 nights) [Highlights: Phalaborwa, Big 5 Private Safari, Kruger golf, Leopard Creek] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Courses played: Best time to visit:
7/6 Phalaborwa Nelspruit Accommodation, Car rental – Group C (Toyota Corolla or similar), Green Fees Combination of Standard and Comfort Hans Merensky GC, Sabi River Sun GC, Skukuza GC (9 holes) & Leopard Creek September – May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Phalaborwa Fly via Johannesburg to Phalaborwa. Upon arrival at Phalaborwa Airport you will collect your rental car and drive to the nearby Hans Merensky Hotel. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 2 Phalaborwa to Timbavati Game Reserve Your golfing safari starts with an early morning round at the picturesque Hans Merensky GC. After golf drive south past Hoedspruit and in to the renowned Timbavati Game Reserve (approx driving time 2½ hours). Arrive in time for high tea which is served at around 15h00. Thereafter it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Day 3 Timbavati Game Reserve Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. The Timbavati is well known for its excellent game viewing and if you are lucky you may even spot one of the famous white lions of the Timbavati. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna.
Day 4 Timbavati Game Reserve to Hazyview Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. Continue your journey southwards to Hazyview, a drive of approximately 2½ - 3 hours. Day 5 Hazyview Today you will enjoy a round of golf at the popular Sabi River Sun GC, which is situated on the banks of the Sabi River. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 6 Hazyview to Malelane Early morning breakfast followed by checkout. Drive to Paul Kruger Gate to the Kruger Park and then further along to Skukuza where you will play a 9hole round of golf at the unique Skukuza GC. After golf continue with a scenic drive through the Kruger Park exiting at the Malelane Gate. From there it is a short drive to Buhala Game Lodge that overlooks the Crocodile River. Day Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. The golfing highlight of the tour is saved till last as you play a morning round of golf at the exclusive and spectacular Leopard Creek GC. This course has consistently been ranked in the top 2 courses in South Africa since it opened in the late 1990’s. After golf, continue to Nelspruit’s KMIA Airport where you will return your rental car and await your onward bound flight.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it is once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting animals. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return.
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G6. Sun City Golf & Madikwe Safari (6 nights) [Highlights: Golf, Sun City activities, Big 5 malaria free Private Safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Courses played: Best time to visit:
7/6 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, green fees, private transfers Choose between Comfort or Luxury Gary Player CC, Lost City GC September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Sun City You will be collected from either Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport or your hotel in Johannesburg for your private transfer to Sun City. The transfer is approximately 2 hours. Afternoon at leisure. Day 2 Sun City Breakfast your chosen hotel. After breakfast enjoy a round of golf at the famous Gary Player CC, home to the annual “Million Dollar Golf Challenge”. The course is challenging and is consistently ranked amongst the top 5 courses of South Africa. After golf you can choose from the wide variety of activities on offer at Sun City such as the Valley of the Waves water park, adventure activities, water sports at Waterworld, gaming in the casino. Day 3 Sun City Today’s golf round is played at the picturesque Lost City GC. Watch out th for the giant crocodiles that guard the water feature on the par 3 13 hole. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Day 4 Sun City to Madikwe Game Reserve Breakfast followed by checkout. You will be collected for your private transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve. The transfer will take approximately 2 hours. Arrive in time for lunch.
At approximately 15h30 / 16h00 it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Day 5 & 6 Madikwe Game Reserve Full days on safari: Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it is once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting sightings. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return. Day 4 Checkout Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. You will then be collected for a private transfer back to Johannesburg International Airport.
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G7. Entabeni Golf & Safari Package (4 nights) [Highlights: Big 5 Malaria free safari, Extreme 19th , Signature Course, Tribute Course] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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5/4 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return private transfers from Johannesburg to Entabeni, green fees Legend Golf & Safari Resort (x2) Choose between Standard or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Entabeni Nature Conservancy You will be collected from either Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport or your hotel in Johannesburg for your private transfer to Entabeni Nature Conservancy, approx travelling time is 3 hours.
After your round of golf and if the weather permits you can take up the th challenge that is the Extreme 19 . The longest Par 3 in the world (400 m horizontal distance) also involves a 430 m drop in elevation from tee to green and as a result the tee can only be reached by helicopter.
Entabeni Nature Conservancy is situated in the Waterberg region. This 22000 h a malaria-free reserve boasts five eco-systems. The upper escarpment offers majestic craggy rock formations and wide open grass plains. This is separated from the lower plateau by 600 metre high cliffs. The lower escarpment is about three degrees warmer and comprises sandy wetlands.
Day 3 Entabeni Nature Conservancy Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive. Other than the Big 5 there are great opportunities to see all sorts of creatures, both big and small and you ranger is an expert on the area’s flora and fauna. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room. In the late afternoon it once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting sightings. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return.
Arrive in time for lunch. At approximately 15h30 – 16h00 it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Day 2 Entabeni Nature Conservancy After breakfast you will be collected for a transfer to Legend Golf & Safari Resort where you will play a round of golf at this unique golf course. The course has been designed by 18 leading golfers, with each hole having a different designer. The designers include amongst others Retief Goosen, Thomas Björn, Colin Montgomerie, Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald.
Day 4 Entabeni Nature Conservancy Enjoy another round of golf at the challenging Legend Golf & Safari Resort. After your round of golf you may choose to try your hand at the 10-hole Tribute course which is based on some of the world’s most famous golf th th holes including the 17 at TPC Sawgrass and 12 at Augusta. Afternoon / evening game drive if your golfing exploits are finished in time. Day 5 Checkout Final game drive followed by breakfast and checkout. You will then be collected for a private transfer back to Johannesburg International Airport.
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G8. Rovos Rail Golf Collage (8 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Wine tasting, Brandy tasting, Ostrich farm, Knysna] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Courses played:
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9 /8 Pretoria Cape Town Accommodation, all meals, green fees, drinks aboard the train Leopard Creek GC, Zimbali GC, Durban CC (Beachwood), Bloemfontein GC, Humewood GC, Simola GC or Fancourt GC Pullman, De Luxe or Royal Suite 2 or 3 departures a year
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Depart from Pretoria This panoramic nine-day sojourn commences at the Rovos Rail Station at Capital Park in Pretoria. The first leg of the journey takes the train through Witbank and Middleburg and then traverses the majestic Drakensberg escarpment en route to the lowveld of Mpumalanga. Day 2 Mpumalanga and Swaziland You will receive an early wake up call to then either tee-off at Leopard Creek Golf Course or enjoy an early morning game drive in the Kruger Park. The train will take the non golfing guests south towards Mpaka in Swaziland where they will be joined by the golfers for an afternoon game drive in the Mkhaya Reserve. During the evening the train will continue south to the village of Hluhluwe in Zululand : Day 3 Zululand to Durban Starting early once again, a wide variety of game can be seen on an early morning game drive through the scenic Hluhluwe Game Reserve. The Pride of Africa departs mid morning and makes its way south through the lush cane fields of KwaZulu Natal, arriving in Empangeni after brunch where the golfers will disembark for 18 holes at the Zimbali Country Club. The non golfing guests continue on the train for a late afternoon arrival in Durban where they will be rejoined by the golfers. Day 4 Durban to Bloemfontein An early morning tee-off at Durban Country Beachwood Club for the golfing enthusiasts is followed by a scenic drive through Pietermaritzburg
and The Valley of a Thousand Hills en route to Lions River to join the train. The train meanwhile stops at Lions River for a morning visit to the famous Ardmore Ceramics Gallery. Lunch and an afternoon of leisure is enjoyed by all as the route to Bethlehem takes the train past Lesotho and the highest mountains in the Drakensberg range at 3 482 metres. During the night we continue onto Bloemfontein. Day 5 Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth Bloemfontein is the capital of the Free State province. A morning tour of the city is planned for the non golfers while the golfers enjoy a morning game at the 115 year old Bloemfontein Golf Club. The journey continues southwards overnight to the coastal capital of the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth. Day 6 Port Elizabeth to Willowmore The non golfing guests make the most of a morning visit to the Addo Elephant Park. The golfers take on the challenge of the Humewood Golf Club links course, rejoining the train in the early afternoon. Day 7 Willowmore to George An early morning departure from Willowmore takes the Pride of Africa into Oudtshoorn for a visit to the Highgate Ostrich farm followed by another spectacular rail descent down the Montagu pass into George for an afternoon at leisure. Dinner will be savoured at the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 8 George to Riversdale A morning visit to Knysna and the surrounding attractions will complete the visit to this natural paradise for our non golfing guests. The gofers will relish the challenge of the spectacular Simola Country Estate & Golf Course, the first Jack Nicklaus course on the Garden Route or the world famous Fancourt Golf Estate in George. The train sets off at midday from George travelling along the scenic Garden Route through Mossel Bay and Riversdale. Day 9 Riversdale to Cape Town Enjoy a short visit to the KWV Brandy Distillery in Worcester, whereafter the Pride of Africa ends its magnificent collage and golf expedition in the Mother City of Cape Town.
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D1. Cape Town with a Twist (3 nights) [Highlights: Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Malay Cooking Safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
4/3 Cape Town Cape Town Accommodation, airport transfers and guided tours as per the itinerary Comfort September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, chic and stylishly playful and located in the vibrant hub of Cape Town. In the afternoon you will join other passengers on an afternoon city tour which includes the Table Mountain (weather permitting and cable car at own cost), the historic city centre as well as a drive to Bloubergstrand just north of the city centre, where you are afforded wonderful views back towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. Day 2 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel. In the mid-morning you depart for an exciting and spicy Cooking Safari in the colourful Cape Malay area of Bo-Kaap. During the tour, your guide will lead you on a leisurely stroll through some of the area’s more historic streets, giving you a chance to appreciate why the Bo-Kaap has been declared a national monument. Follow your nose towards the scents of ginger, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and chilli which drift tantalisingly from the storefronts and cafés, as you shop for ingredients to make a typical Cape Malay dish.
In the informal cooking workshop which follows in a Bo-Kaap family home, you will learn more about the ways in which food, history and religion are interwoven in the Bo-Kaap culture. Sit back, relax, and appreciate your handwork as you dig in to a full course traditional Malay Meal. Day 3 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel. Morning at leisure. At noon, join us for a tour of the Constantia Winelands – by bike! This unique excursion traces the history and heritage of the foremost estates in the Constantia Valley, making use of exclusive and private back roads between the various farms, cycling alongside the rolling vineyards and enjoying signature wine tastings and cellar tours en route. (Please note that transfers are included from V&A Waterfront, leaving at 12pm, returning by 18pm). Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Day 4 Check out Breakfast at your hotel followed by checkout.
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D2. Cape Culinary Tour (10 nights) [Highlights: Table Mountain, Cape Point, V&A Waterfront, Wine tasting, Cooking Course] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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11 /10 Cape Town Cape Town Accommodation and car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar) plus cooking course and meals at African Relish Guest House and Boutique Hotels September - May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your guest house. Afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you.
Day 3 Cape Town Full day at leisure. Suggested activities:
Suggested restaurant for dinner: Africa Café at Heritage Square in Cape Town. Enjoy a welcome dinner at this authentic African restaurant with live entertainment and wholesome food. Day 2 Cape Town After breakfast depart on a full day Cape Point tour in your rental car. Drive along the Atlantic coastline through Hout Bay and then along the spectacular Chapmans Peak Drive and on to Cape Point, where you will witness the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. On the way back to Cape Town you can stop and visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Suggested restaurant for lunch: Harbour House in Kalk Bay. A beautiful restaurant right on the water’s edge serving some of the freshest and tastiest seafood in the Cape. Suggested restaurant for dinner: Aubergine in Gardens. One of Cape Town’s best restaurants serving delicious international fare.
Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of th city, sea and distant mountains Visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches suc as Clifton and Camps Bay Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Compan Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area.
Suggested restaurant for dinner: Emily’s at the V&A Waterfront. Servin traditional South African cuisine, Emily’s has earned a reputation fo being South Africa’s premier restaurant for South African cuisine.
Day 4 Franschhoek Winelands Proceed to Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands; South Africa’s gourme capital with many French inspired restaurants to tempt you. Othe than wonderful restaurants to choose from there are also some o South Africa’s leading wine estates in the Franschhoek valley.
Suggested restaurant for lunch: Warwick Estate in the Stellenbosc Winelands, where you can enjoy a gourmet picnic together with a glas of one of Warwick Estates fine wines. Suggested restaurant for dinner The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français; one of South Africa’s leadin restaurants which has even been nominated as one of the top 5 restaurants in the world.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 5 Franschhoek Winelands A full day to discover the winelands. There are many wine estates to visit and some offer more than just wine tasting. At Fairview you can taste both wine and cheese while at Bilton you can pair wine with chocolate.
Day 8 Prince Albert Enjoy a full day cooking course together with head chef Vanie Padayachee, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide choice of cooking themes and specialised activities.
Suggested restaurant for lunch: Pane e Vino in Stellenbosch. Enjoy authentic Italian food in this relaxed and rustic gem. Suggested restaurant for dinner: Topsi and Co in Franschhoek. Feel as though you are coming home to some delicious homemade fare and where the kitchen feels as though it is part of the restaurant.
Day 9 Swellendam Breakfast followed by checkout. Drive to Klaarstroom where you join the N12 and continue through Meiringspoort and then on to Oudtshoorn. From Oudtshoorn you can choose to proceed to drive to George over the scenic Montagu pass and then along the N2 until you get to Swellendam. Enjoy a tasty dinner at De Kloof Estate.
Day 6 Franschhoek to Montagu Checkout after breakfast. Continue your journey to Montagu which is located along the scenic R62 approximately, 150 km from Franschhoek. Suggested restaurant for dinner: Your hotel Mimosa Lodge is the perfect place to enjoy a wonderful 4-course set menu, which changes daily. Day 7 Montagu to Prince Albert After a wholesome breakfast and checkout you will drive along the R62 until you get to Oudtshoorn (approx 240 km from Montagu). After you have passed Oudtshoorn you may chose to visit the famous Cango Caves, before driving up the spectacular Swartberg pass and on to Prince Albert. Dinner at African Relish is included.
Day 10 Swellendam After breakfast and checkout continue along to Hermanus, which is renowned as being the whale capital of South Africa. During the late winter and spring months (July to November) hundreds of Southern Right whales seek shelter and calve in the coves around Hermanus. Suggested restaurant for dinner: Bientangs Cave for a casual seafood choice or Seafood at The Marine for a more formal occasion. Day 11 Checkout Breakfast and checkout. Drive back to Cape Town (approx 115 km) along the scenic coastal road past Kleinmond and Gordon’s Bay arriving at Cape Town in time to return your rental car and await your homeward bound flight.
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D3. Fair Trade Cape Itinerary (7 nights) [Highlights: Cape Town, Robertson Wine Valley, Route 62, Hermanus beaches, Whale watching] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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8/7 Cape Town Hermanus Car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar), meals as indicated in the itinerary Comfort and Luxury July – November (whale season)
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Join us for our beautiful 7-night Fair Trade Cape Itinerary which takes you through the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of the South and South West Cape. All hotels used in this package are certified by Fair Trade In Tourism South Africa, meaning that they operate in a sustainable manner with their staff, local communities and the natural environment.
Day 4 Cape Town to Swellendam Breakfast followed by checkout. Make your way eastwards via Worcester and Robertson and arrive at your country lodge in the beautiful area of Swellendam in the afternoon (driving distance: approx. 225 kms). Evening at leisure. (BB)
Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival you will collect your rental car and drive to your guest house. Spend the afternoon at your own leisure. Suggested activities – visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. V&A is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island.
Day 5 Swellendam Breakfast at your hotel. Full day to explore the heart of the South West Cape. Among the attractions are the Robertson Wine Route, Montagu (with its hot mineral springs), the Breede River, Bontebok National Park, Cape Agulhas (southernmost tip of Africa) and the delightful town of Swellendam itself, the third oldest town in South Africa. (BB)
Day 2 & 3 Cape Town Days at leisure. Suggested activities: Do a day trip in your rental car to witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. Be sure to make a stop at Boulder's Beach Penguin Colony Travel to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city, sea and distant mountains Treat yourself with an exciting and spicy Cooking Safari in the colourful Cape Malay area of Bo-Kaap (Fair Trade Certified) Take in the highlights of Cape Town City Centre such as Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square and the nearby Bo-Kaap area Spend some time on some of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches such as Clifton and Camps Bay Join one of our township tours or take a cultural field trip (Fair Trade Certified) together with a local guide. (BB)
Day 6 Swellendam to Gansbaai Breakfast followed by check out. Drive south to the seaside town of Gansbaai, situated approximately 2 hours drive from Swellendam. Arrive at the spectacular Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in the early afternoon for two days in a region of indescribable natural beauty. (DBB) Day 7 Gansbaai / Hermanus Full day at Grootbos with the possibility to explore the beaches and natural surroundings. If you are visiting during whale season (July–Nov), you will have the chance to see Southern Right Whales close-up from the shore or on a boat trip. The adventurous can choose to go on a white shark cage diving trip from Gansbaai (FB) Day 8 Checkout Breakfast and check out. Drive back to Cape Town (ca 2 hrs) and return your rental car before checking in for your onward bound flight. (B)
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D4. A different side to Joburg (3 nights) [Highlights: Sprawling Joburg, art scene & urban buzz, Anti-apartheid history, Soweto by bike] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
4/3 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, transfers and guided tours as per the itinerary Comfort All year
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and the country’s as well as the continent’s financial hub. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located in the vibrant and creative eastern part of Johannesburg CBD, approximately 30 minute’s drive from the airport. After lunch you will be collected for a transfer to the fascinating museum at Lilliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, the site where senior members of the ANC planning the overthrow of the apartheid government were arrested during a police raid in 1963. The raid resulted in the famous Rivonia Treason Trials and the eventual incarceration of many leaders of the ANC, including Nelson Mandela. Today Lilliesleaf is an award-winning and unique museum which offers an interactive account of the events and circumstances leading up to the infamous raid, as well as insights into some of the revolutionary personalities who helped shape South Africa’s democracy. Evening is spent at leisure.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure. A visit to the new and innovative arts centre at Arts On Main comes highly recommended and their Food and Design Market is a must if you are in town on a Sunday! Day 3 Johannesburg Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will be picked up for a transfer to Soweto, the most famous township in Africa, where you will get the chance to experience the township on a half day bicycle tour. This popular, eco-friendly and exciting tour takes you around the streets of Soweto including visits to some of the most interesting historical sites. You go out with a local guide for a half day cycling tour around the community and get to know what makes this township unique. Transfer back to the hotel in the early afternoon. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 4 Checkout Breakfast at your hotel followed by checkout and a transfer to the airport.
Day 2 Johannesburg Breakfast at your hotel. In the mid-morning you will depart on a guided walking tour of Johannesburg’s inner city (we recommend taking a taxi to the meeting point), to explore and learn about the history and exciting regeneration that is taking place in the heart of South Africa’s biggest and most important city.
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D5. Northern Kruger Walking Safari and Limpopo Culture (6 nights) [Highlights: Kruger Park, Lanner Gorge, Ribolla Arts Route, Venda Myths and Legends Route] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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7/6 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, car rental – Group B (VW Polo or similar), walking safari in Kruger, meals as per the itinerary Standard Only available from April to October Walking Safaris depart on Mondays and Fridays
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Near Makhado Collect your rental car from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and drive north on the N1 to Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge near Makhado, a drive of approximately 440 km. Arrive in the late afternoon. Dinner at the lodge in the evening. [D] Day 2 Near Makhado Breakfast at your hotel. A full day free to explore the region and learn more about the rich cultural traditions in the area. One of the best known sacred places in Venda is Lake Fundudzi, on the Mutale River where, as legend has it, the giant python God of fertility dwells. Other mystical attractions of Ancient Venda include the Thathe Vonde Forest, the Dzata ruins and the Phipidi waterfalls. Dinner is served at the lodge after a full day exploring. [BD] Day 3 Near Makhado Breakfast at your hotel. Today you can travel along the Ribolla Arts Route. This area is home to many highly acclaimed artists as well as textile weavers, beaders, potters and wood carvers. If you enjoy experiences off the beaten track with a true reflection of the culture, then this is the place for you. Dinner at Shiluvari. [BD]
guide and tracker before proceeding partly by vehicle and partly on foot to the first night’s camp. Day 5 & 6 Northern Kruger Park After a light breakfast, head off on foot to explore the surrounding area. The course of the day unfolds dependent on local conditions and sightings, but typically guests will spend the heat of the day in a shady location with a vantage point and continue in the afternoon to their overnight camp. Guests need only to carry a comfortable day pack with them. Whilst there are many areas of interest on the concession including the Fever Tree forest, Lanner Gorge, Crooks Corner and Thulamela archaeological site, your guide will talk you through his plan for each day as he has a good understanding of where the best game viewing will be and where the better walking areas are for the specific time of year you are in camp. Day 7 Checkout After an early breakfast, depart on foot and return to Pafuri Camp. From here you will drive back to Johannesburg, a drive of approximately 7 hours.
Day 4 Northern Kruger Park Early breakfast followed by checkout. Drive via Tshipise to Pafuri Camp ensuring that you arrive before 12h00. At Pafuri Camp you will meet your
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ET1. Classic South Africa - Escorted Tour, Standard (14 nights) [Highlights: Kruger Park, Swaziland, St Lucia, Durban, Drakensberg, Garden Route, Cape Town] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit: Set departures:
15 / 14 Johannesburg Cape Town Tour in air-conditioned mini or midi buses, English-speaking guide Standard September - May Approx. 2 departures a month over High season (September to April, excl. December) and one departure per month over Low Season (May to August)
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 (Sun) Johannesburg Upon arrival you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You are under own arrangements until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers. Accommodation: Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar Day 2 (Mon) Johannesburg / Hazyview (BB, BD) This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview. Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar Day 3 (Tue) Kruger National Park (PB) A bright and early start to the day in order to enjoy the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. Enter the park and keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Spend the day in search of game before returning to your hotel. Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar. Optional full day open safari vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park available.
Day 4 (Wed) Hazyview / Swaziland (BB) This morning after breakfast, check out and depart on your journey to Swaziland. We proceed south through to Malalane and then onto Swaziland. Visit the Swazi National Museum before arriving at the hotel for overnight stay. Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar Day 5 (Thu) Swaziland / St Lucia and surrounds (BB) This morning we journey through Swaziland into Zululand stopping en route to bargain for curios and souvenirs at the roadside markets. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. The World Heritage Site of St Lucia offers the opportunity of sighting many hippos, crocodile and bird life. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umfolozi or similar. Guests have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park available. Day 6 (Fri) St Lucia and surrounds / Durban (BB, D) Guests have the option to lie in or take an optional morning open safari game drive (own account) before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. We visit the Botanic Gardens and continue with a city centre orientation tour before arriving at our hotel late afternoon. Accommodation: Docklands Hotel or similar. Optional morning St Lucia Boat Cruise available.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 7 (Sat) Durban / Drakensberg (BB, BD) Today we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We proceed on a visit to the 300 feet Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel mid afternoon.Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air. Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar
Day 12 (Thu) Oudtshoorn (BB, D) After breakfast, we travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ because of its ostrich industry. Visit the famous Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm where you have the opportunity of riding one of these giant birds. Return to Knysna for overnight. Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar
Day 8 (Sun) Drakensberg (BB, BD) Full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar. Optional 4x4 Adventure tour up Sani Pass and into Lesotho available (passport and light jacket required).
Day 13 (Fri) Knysna / Cape Town (BB) Today’s journey ends in Cape Town. On the way we stop off in Mossel Bay to visit the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum. We drive via Swellendam, Worcester and through the Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Sea Point or similar
Day 9 (Mon) Drakensberg / East London (BB) This morning we depart and continue south to East London. En route we first stop at Umtata to visit the area where our most famous citizen, Nelson Mandela, was born and grew up. After visiting the museum dedicated to the life and achievements of this incredible man, we continue and arrive late afternoon in East London, the only river port in Southern Africa. Check in for your overnight accommodation. Accommodation: The Kennaway Hotel or similar
Day 14 (Sat) Cape Town (BB) Enjoy a day of leisure in the ‘Mother City’ and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Sea Point or similar. Optional full day Winelands or Peninsula tour is available. Day 15 (Sun) Checkout (BB) This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00 after which the remainder of the day will be under your own arrangements.
Day 10 (Tue) Port Elizabeth (BB) After breakfast, check out and travel through East London for a short orientation tour. Continue through ‘Settler Country’ via Port Alfred towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial before continuing onto Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Port Elizabeth’s beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous. Accommodation: The Paxton Hotel or similar Day 11 (Wed) Port Elizabeth / Knysna (BB) Today our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon for check in at our hotel, our base for the next 2 nights. Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar
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ET2. Classic South Africa - Escorted Tour, Comfort (13 nights) [Highlights: Panorama Route, Kruger Park, Swaziland, St Lucia, Durban, Garden Route, Cape Town] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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14 /13 Johannesburg Cape Town Tour in air-conditioned mini or midi buses, English-speaking guide, accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary Comfort September - May Weekly, every Sunday from Johannesburg
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 (Sun) Johannesburg Touch down at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls or take an optional afternoon Soweto Tour (own account). At 19h00 we all meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar Day 2 (Mon) Pretoria / Mpumalanga (BB, D) We depart by 07h30 and leave Johannesburg’s distinctive skyline behind us and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass onto to your accommodation for the evening which is situated on the famous Long Tom Pass. The afternoon is at leisure to take in the panoramic views across the escarpment or to participate in one of the many activities such as mountain biking, hiking or trout fishing (activity costs for own account) Accommodation: Misty Mountain or similar. Day 3 (Tue) Panorama Route (BB) This morning gasp at the glory that is God’s Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and we explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes. After lunch (own account) we enjoy a leisurely interpretive boat cruise along the lush subtropical banks of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. View Africa’s largest active Tufa falls as well as the famous Three Rondavels.
Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar Day 4 (Wed) Full-day Big 5 game viewing in Kruger National Park (PB) Set off before breakfast in an open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic of this enormous wilderness. Guests have the option to purchase an afternoon Elephant interaction experience. You will have the opportunity to touch, feed & brush down these magnificent animals. Accommodation: Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar Day 5 (Thu) The Kingdom of Swaziland (BB, BL, BD) Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the Swaziland National Museum. We continue through the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar Day 6 (Fri) The Kingdom of the Zulus (BB) Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon in the Umfolozi area. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umfolozi or similar. Guests have the option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 7 (Sat) Durban (BB) This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. Check into your hotel just before lunch (own account). The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, to enjoy the golden beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean or take a stroll along the lively promenade. You may opt for an exciting Durban City tour or a trip to Ushaka Marine World (own account). Accommodation: Protea Hotel Edward or similar Day 8 (Sun) Port Elizabeth / Knysna (BB, D) Morning at leisure until your collection and transfer to the airport for your mid morning flight to Port Elizabeth (cost of flight not included). There you will be met by a new tour director who will, upon everyone arriving, take you through the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest, before reaching Knysna, perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar Day 9 (Mon) Knysna (BB, L) Cruise on the vast Knysna 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, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches beyond. After lunch the remainder of the day at leisure, to enjoy this lovely and special town. Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar Day 10 (Tue) Oudtshoorn (BB, HL) This morning we enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the ‘feather capital of the world’, so named because it’s the centre of South Africa’s ostrich industry. After lunch, which features Ostrich Steak on the menu, we learn more about these hardy, enigmatic creatures during a tour of an ostrich farm. We then head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa’s most incredible natural wonders. Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar
Day 11 (Wed) Cape Town (BB) A day of magnificent vistas. Enjoy the ever-changing passing canvas as we travel to Cape Town. During the whale season we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the southern right whales, which frolic offshore (July to November only). Out of season we will return to Cape Town along ‘Route 62’, South Africa’s version of America’s ‘Route 66’. Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar Day 12 (Thu) Cape Peninsula (BB) A full day touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard. We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (own account) to Seal Island to watch the antics of these natural performers. Then we continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. We drive through the quaint naval village of Simon’s Town on our way back to Cape Town. Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar Day 13 (Fri) Cape Winelands (BB) Journey into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. A visit to the Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument provides a historical perspective. Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar Day 14 (Sat) Checkout (BB) This brings us to the end of our ‘World in One Country’. Check out of your and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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ET3. Magnificent Garden Route Escorted Tour (3 nights) [Highlights: Route 62, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitskamma Forest] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit: Combine with:
4/3 Cape Town Port Elizabeth Tour in air-conditioned mini or midi buses, English-speaking guide Standard September – May Cape Town, Winelands, Cedarberg & West Coast
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 (Wed) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn We depart by 07h30 and travel via the town of Montagu on the scenic ‘Route 62’ to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea (own account). Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel for check in and overnight. Accommodation: Oudtshoorn Inn or similar
Day 4 (Sat) Port Elizabeth (BB) This morning transfer to Port Elizabeth to arrive mid afternoon, after a drive through the glorious indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest. The tour ends at approximately 14h30 at the airport or a central hotel.
Day 2 (Thu) Oudtshoorn / Knysna (BB, D) This morning go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, then onto Knysna, perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars. Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar Day 3 (Fri) Knysna (BB, L) Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, then 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, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying this lovely and special town. Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
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TR1. Rovos Rail Pretoria to Cape Town (or vice versa) – 2 nights [Highlights: Luxury accommodation, Fine dining, World class wines, Kimberley, Matjiesfontein] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3 /2 Pretoria or Cape Town Cape Town or Pretoria Accommodation, all meals, drinks aboard the train, Matjiesfontein and Kimberley excursions Pullman Suite, De Luxe Suite or Royal Suite Weekly
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: PRETORIA – CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN – PRETORIA
Day 1 Depart Pretoria The Pride of Africa departs Rovos Rail’s Station in Capital Park at 15h00. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway Lounge car or Observation carriage at the rear of the train. Dinner is served in the dining car/s at 19h30.
Day 1 Depart Cape Town The train departs from Platform 23 Cape Town Station at 11h00. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining other guests in the midway Lounge car or the Observation carriage at the rear of the train. 13h00 Lunch will be served in the dining car/s. Just before 18h00, guests may disembark at Matjiesfontein for a stroll through this quaint and historic little village. We depart Matjiesfontein after ca 1 h. Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Day 2 Breakfast is served in the dining car/s from 07h00 to 09h45. Ten minutes before arriving in Kimberley there is a shallow lake with spectacular flocks of Flamingos (approx. 23 000). The train arrives in Kimberley at around 09h45. Guests disembark and proceed by coach/combi for a tour of the city, the “Big Hole“and the Mine Museum. Depart Kimberley after ca 2 hrs. Lunch and dinner is served in the dining car/s. Day 3 Arrive Cape Town There is an opportunity to disembark the Train at Whitehill siding and walk or jog the 5 kilometres into Matjisefontein. The train arrives at Matjiesfontein just before 08h30 where you will have a chance to stroll through this historic settlement. After approx. 2 hrs we depart Matjiesfontein passing through Tweedside and Touws River. At mid-day we reach the first of four tunnels which take us through the Hex River Pass. Lunch will be served as we pass through the Hex River Valley and the town of Worcester. Arrival at 18h00 at Platform 24 Cape Town Station where our journey ends.
Day 2 Breakfast will be served in the dining car from 07h00 until 10h00, followed by lunch, which is served in the dining car/s at 12h30. Arrive in Kimberley at around 14h30, where guests disembark and proceed by coach/combi for a 2-hour tour of the city, the “Big Hole“and the Mine Museum. Ten minutes after departing Kimberley there is a shallow lake with spectacular flocks of Flamingos (approx. 23 000). Dinner will be served in the dining car/s as we pass through Bloemhof and Leeudoringstad en route to Klerksdorp Day 3 Arrive in Pretoria Breakfast will be served in the dining car until 10h00. The train continues the journey towards Pretoria passing through Krugersdorp, Johannesburg and Germiston. Arrival at Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park, Pretoria, at 12h00.
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TR2. Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls (or vice versa) – 2 nights [Highlights: Luxury accommodation, Fine dining, World class wines, Victoria Falls] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Set departures:
3 /2 Pretoria or Victoria Falls Victoria Falls or Pretoria Accommodation, all meals, drinks aboard the train Pullman Suite, De Luxe Suite or Royal Suite Weekly
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: PRETORIA – VICTORIA FALLS
VICTORIA FALLS - PRETORIA
Day 1 Depart Pretoria At 10h00 depart from Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria on a two night three day 1600 kilometre adventure through varied and truly African scenery. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the midway Lounge car or Observation carriage at the rear of the train. Lunch is served while en route to Zeerust. Enjoy the afternoon relaxing. Dinner is served in the graciously restored dining car/s at 19h30.
Day 1 Depart Victoria Falls This relaxing train journey departs at 10h00 from Victoria Falls. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining other guests in the midway Lounge car or the Observation carriage at the rear of the train. 13h00 Lunch will be served in the dining car/s. Afternoon free to relax either in your suite or the observation car. Dinner is served in the dining car/s.
Day 2 Breakfast is served in the dining car/s from 07h00 to 09h45. Once in Botswana the train heads north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone. Once the train has passed through the dry reaches of Botswana we arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe. Lunch and dinner is served in the dining car/s. Day 3 Arrive Victoria Falls We continue in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo heading towards Thompson's Junction and Hwange Game Reserve where animals can be spotted from the train. During the afternoon we have a service stop at Thompson Junction after which your sojourn ends at approximately 17h00 at the incomparable Victoria Falls.
Day 2 Breakfast will be served in the dining car from 07h00 until 10h00, followed by lunch, which is served in the dining car/s at 13h00. Border formalities from Zimbabwe to Botswana are done in Plumtree. Dinner is served in the dining car/s. Day 3 Arrive in Pretoria Breakfast will be served in the dining car until 10h00. The train continues the journey towards Pretoria passing through Zeerust Krugersdorp, Johannesburg and Germiston. Arrival at Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park, Pretoria, at around17h00. Please note that depending upon railway capacity this journey could be routed northwards through Beitbridge and Zimbabwe.
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TR3. Blue Train Pretoria to Cape Town (or vice versa) – 1 night [Highlights: Luxury accommodation, Fine dining, Kimberley (Southbound), Matjiesfontein (Northbound)] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Set departures:
2 /1 Pretoria or Cape Town Cape Town or Pretoria Accommodation, all meals, drinks aboard the train, Matjiesfontein / Kimberley excursions De Luxe Suite or Luxury Suite Weekly
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: PRETORIA – CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN – PRETORIA
Day 1 Depart Pretoria After check-in enjoy pre departure drinks and snacks. The train departs from Pretoria Station at 08h50 on its 27 hour, 1600 kilometre journey. There are 2 sittings for brunch which is served between 10h30 and 14h30. A traditional high tea is offered at around 15h30. Upon arrival in Kimberly at around 17h10 you will be disembark the train and be taken for a tour of the famous old Kimberley diamond mine and museum. After the tour you will have time to freshen up in time for dinner, which like brunch is served over 2 sittings starting from 19h30.
Day 1 Depart Cape Town The train departs from Cape Town Station at 08h50. There are 2 sittings for brunch which is served between 10h30 and 14h30. A traditional high tea is offered at around 15h30. Upon arrival in Matjiesfontein the late afternoon guests disembark the train and are invited for a glass of sherry at the bar. The Victorian buildings and original nineteenth century London lampposts impart to the traveller, the uncanny sense of entering a colonial time warp – an oasis suspended in a different age. Once aboard the train again guests will have sufficient time to freshen up before dinner is served over 2 settings in the dining car starting from 19h30.
Day 2 Breakfast is served in the dining car on a first come first served basis from 07h30 to 10h00. The train arrives in Cape Town at 12h00 where your journey ends.
Day 2 Breakfast is served in the dining car on a first come first served basis from 07h30 to 10h00. The train arrives in Pretoria at 12h00 where your journey ends.
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NAM1. Spectacular Namibia Self Drive package (9 nights) [Highlights: Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau Park] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
10 /9 Windhoek Windhoek Accommodation, rental car (4x4 Single Cab), meals as per itinerary Choose between Standard or Comfort May to October
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Windhoek to Sossusvlei Upon arrival at Windhoek Airport you will collect your rental car and start your journey by travelling south into the heart of the Namib Desert, an area with awe-inspiring landscapes and majestic dunes. Arriving at your lodge, situated near the entrance to Sesriem, the remainder of the day can be spent at leisure. (Travel distance: 350 km)
Day 2 Sossusvlei This day calls for an early rise, as you will forever remember the picture of a sunrise over the mighty dunes of the Namib Desert. From Sossusvlei visit Dead Vlei, a surreal white clay pan surrounded by monumental dunes and dotted with age-old camel thorn trees. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, an 18 million year old gorge eroded into the conglomerate floor. (140 km)
Day 3 Sossusvlei to Swakopmund Today you travel via the Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. Visit the Welwitschia plains and the aptly named Moonlandscape before arriving in Swakopmund. (350 km)
Day 4 Swakopmund Day at leisure. Choose from a wide variety of adventure activities that are on offer in Swakopmund.
Day 5 Swakopmund to Damaraland Breakfast followed by checkout. On your way to Damaraland visit the largest fur seal colony in southern Africa at Cape Cross. A visit to the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes is particularly rewarding in the later afternoon. En route to your lodge you can stop at various local street stands to purchase hand crafted artefacts and a wide variety of minerals and gemstones. (340 km)
Day 6 Damaraland to Etosha National Park After breakfast and checkout, visit Twyfelfontein, a National heritage site and an “open air art gallery” that boasts over 2500 different Bushman rock engravings and rock paintings. En route to your lodge you can also visit a traditional Himba village and meet these proud and statuesque people. Travel further north to the Etosha National Park, which, with its numerous water holes, is home to the array of 114 different animal and 340 different bird species. (330 km)
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 7 Etosha National Park Entering the Etosha National Park, your time will be devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found here. The park surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan, and is home to 4 of the Big Five elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. The parks waterholes support a diversity of mammals and birds, including species such as black-faced Impala, cheetah, and Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik. (120 km)
Day 9 Etosha National Park to Waterberg Plateau Park Departing the Etosha National Park, travel south to the Waterberg Plateau Park. This is one of the most scenic locations in Namibia - perfect for undertaking scenic walks or guided nature safaris. (380 km)
Day 10 Checkout Enjoy a pre-breakfast walk along one of the scenic mountain trails before travelling south back to Windhoek. Return your rental car and await your onward bound flight. (275 km)
Day 8 Etosha National Park You have the entire day available for extensive game viewing experiences. No game drive is the same; all waterholes hold new surprises and attract different animal species that you may not have seen on previous game drives.
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NAM2. Faces of Namibia Escorted Tour (10 nights) [Highlights: Etosha National Park, Owamboland, Kaokoland, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit: Set departures:
11 /10 Windhoek Windhoek Accommodation, transport, English-speaking guide, meals as per itinerary. Standard May to November Two departures per month, except for September, October and November when there are 3, 5 and 4 departures per month respectively.
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Windhoek to Etosha National Park Starting in Windhoek we travel north to the Etosha National Park for an afternoon game drive. It boasts over 110 different animal species and is home to over 300 different bird species. The perennial springs along the edges of the Etosha Pan, a large, centralised saline depression with the size of the Netherlands, draw large concentrations of wildlife and birds during the dry seasons of the year. Shortly before sunset we travel out of the park to our lodge, situated within close vicinity of the entrance gate. (Travel distance 430 km). Day 2-3 Etosha National Park The following two days are devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the park. With a size of over 22’000 square kilometers, it is world renowned for its spectacular wildlife: elephant, black and white rhinoceros, lions, leopards, cheetahs, large herds of springbok, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and a multitude of other fascinating species. Each waterhole experience is different and promises us amazing photographic opportunities and wildlife experiences. On the following day we cross the park from west to east on a full day game drive. (Travel distance approx 300 km per day).
Day 4 Etosha National Park to Owamboland Today we travel via the park into the “Region of the four O’s”, home to eight Oshiwambo groups that represent the largest tribe found in Namibia. We will visit a local homestead of the Oshiwambo tribe. Highlights include a traditional “Kraal” inhabited by local residents, where we learn about the Oshiwambo’s local life, culture and customs. In the afternoon we arrive at our lodge where the rest of the day is spent at leisure. (Travel distance 250 km). Day 5 Owamboland to Kaokoland Traversing Ovamboland with its expanding pans and majestic palm trees, we arrive at our lodge in Opuwo, set high on a hill that allows us a magnificent view over the untouched landscape of Kaokoland. In the afternoon we visit a traditional Ovahimba village; here we experience one of the last surviving human communities that have lived according to their ancestral culture for hundreds of years. (Travel distance 460 km). Day 6 Kaokoland to Damaraland After breakfast we travel further south into Damaraland, a sparsely populated part of Namibia that is also the home of the unique desert elephant and a free roaming rhino population. En route to our lodge we visit the age-old petrified forest, where we can also marvel at the oldest desert plant on earth, the Welwitschia mirabilis. The last stretch of our days’ tour takes us through eroded dry riverbeds and rocky plains to our lodge, situated along a dry riverbed and in close proximity to Twyfelfontein and fantastic geological phenomena. (Travel distance 350 km).
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: Day 7 Damaraland We start the morning with a visit to Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s only World Heritage site where bushman communities engraved and painted over 2500 pictures some 6000 years ago! We also visit the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes - all geological phenomena depicting the creation and evolution of some of the oldest landmasses on earth. After a visit to a traditional “living museum” of the Damara people, we travel back to our lodge. In the afternoon we have the option of searching for the desert elephant on a guided nature drive. (Travel distance 40 km). Day 8 Damaraland to Swakopmund We travel via majestice Mountain ranges and the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2579m), to the Atlantic Ocean. Traveling along huge lichen fields, we reach Swakopmund in the early afternoon; here we spend the rest of the day at leisure, and can take part in a spectrum of activities that are offered in and around this idyllic coastal town. In the evening we can visit one of the excellent restaurants that Swakopmund has to offer (dinner not included). (Travel distance 340 km).
Day 10 Sossusvlei This day calls for an early rise, as we will forever remember the picture of a sunrise over the mighty dunes of the Namib Desert. Gaze at the bright splash of sun-baked sand combined with the mighty play of shadows cast onto the layside of the dunes. From Sossusvlei we visit Dead Vlei, a surreal white clay pan surrounded by monumental dunes and dotted with age-old camelthorn trees. Before traveling back to our lodge, we visit Sesriem Canyon, a 30-meter deep gauge incised into the desert floor by the Tsauchab River, the same river that suddenly ends at Sossusvlei. (Travel distance 290 km). Day 11 Return to Windhoek After breakfast we travel back to Windhoek where we are dropped off at our accommodation of choice, or are transferred to the airport for our outward flight. Tour ends. (Travel distance 280 km).
Day 9 Swakopmund to Sossusvlei The morning is spent at leisure in Swakopmund. In the early afternoon we travel via two geologically amazing canyons and via endless desert plains into the vicinity of Sossusvlei. En route we stand the chance to see some of the specially adapted desert animals that survive by the moisture of the early morning fog reaching inland from the Atlantic Ocean. At the Solitaire general trader, we can enjoy true Namibian home baked apple pie that is reputedly the best in Africa! We have the rest of the afternoon at leisure and can relax the hottest part of the day along the sparkling pool. An exciting activity is a short walk through the desert on the back of a camel! (Travel distance 280 km).
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NAM3. Schedule Fly-in Package (8 nights) [Highlights: Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes: Accommodation: Best time to visit:
9 /8 Windhoek Windhoek Accommodation, flights in a light aircraft, meals as per itinerary Standard, Comfort or Luxury May to November
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 & 2 Sossusvlei After meeting your pilot, your flight takes you over the great Escarpment into the vicinity of Sossusvlei, an area in the Namib Desert marked by some of the highest dunes on earth. After landing you are transferred by vehicle to your lodge, where you have the rest of the day and the entire next day to your disposal. Relax in the tranquil area, or undertake a guided visit to Sossusvlei the next morning to experience this everchanging landscape during sunrise. Your lodge also offers other optional activities that accentuate the beauty and splendour of the Namib Desert. Day 3 & 4 Swakopmund After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Swakopmund. The entire flight takes you over the dune landscape of the oldest desert on earth, and along the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy sights such as old diamond ghost mines, ancient shipwrecks, Langewand and Sandwich Harbour from a birds-eye perspective. In Swakopmund you have the day at leisure and can participate in optional activities this coastal town has to offer. Day 5 Damaraland After breakfast you still have some leisure time at your disposal. In the early afternoon your flight proceeds north into Damaraland, an area marked by steep mountain massifs that tower over meandering riverbeds and form the survival structure for Desert Elephant, Black Rhino and a myriad of free-roaming antelope species.
Your lodge is situated in close vicinity to the geological attractions that may be visited in the afternoon or during the morning of the next day. The highlight of these attractions, Twyfelfontein, represents Namibia’s only world heritage site and belongs to one of the world’s largest rock-art sites. Alternatively explore the surreal landscape on foot or search for the elusive desert elephant on an optional guided game drive. Day 6, 7 & 8 Etosha National Park After a short flight you arrive at the southern edge of the magnificent Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Embark on an optional guided tour into the park in the afternoon or the next day to admire the rich diversity of wildlife in the park. The Etosha Pan, a vast saline desert that shimmers with terrestrial heat during the day, is surrounded by a number of waterholes that sustain over 114 different game as well as 340 different bird species. You may encounter 4 of the Big Five species as well as rare and endangered animals such as cheetah, Sable and the Damara Dik-Dik, Namibia’s smallest antelope. Day 9 Return to Windhoek After breakfast you fly back to Windhoek, arriving in the late morning and where your safari ends.
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BOT1. Best of Botswana Chobe, Okavango & Makgadikgadi Pans (6 nights) [Highlights: Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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7/6 Kasane Maun Accommodation, transfers in light aircraft between Kasane and Okavango Delta, Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans, Makgadikgadi Pans and Maun, safari in Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans Comfort June to November
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Chobe National Park Upon arrival at Kasane you will be met and transferred to your lodge located in the Chobe National Park. Afternoon activity: either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Day 2 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park. Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your lodge. Day 3 Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta Early morning activity followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred to Kasane airport for a transfer in a light aircraft to your camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Arrive in time for lunch.
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango river, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well as the other more common mammals and bird life. Afternoon activity: safari activities by water are the primary speciality of the Okavango - the mokoro. a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along by your Guide, is the most evocative way of exploring the numerous waterways. Motor launches travel on the main waterways and lagoons. Enjoy a dinner under the African sky. Day 4 Okavango Delta Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. After a few hours relaxing in the shade or by the pool it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or nature walk. Dinner at the lodge. Day 5 Okavango Delta to Makgadikgadi Pans Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. You will continue your journey southwards in a light aircraft to your lodge which is located on the boundary of the impressive Makgadikgadi Pans.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park stretches away from the banks of the Boteti River, through its interior of scrubland and grasslands. The western boundary provides for mineral rich grass lands and the Boteti River which supplies the much needed sustenance for the herds which inhabit the park. The Boteti river is the main outflow of the Okavango Delta, collecting the water that flows past Maun, and stretches about 250 km southeast finally ending at Lake Xau on the extreme south western edge of the great Makgadikgadi salt pans. There was permanent water in the river since long before Livingstone first explored the area in the late 1840s and brought the existence of Lake Ngami to the attention of the outside world. The river provided water for the great herds of wildlife that seasonally utilized the short grass plains on the north-west side of the Makgadikgadi, and latterly provided water for the Setswana cattle herders who moved onto the western bank. The river was thus a natural barrier between the wildlife and the cattle – and was a natural boundary for the National park.
Day 6 Makgadikgadi Pans Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. Time to relax by the pool or in the comfort of your room. After high tea is served you will venture out for another afternoon / evening game drive. Dinner at the lodge. Day 7 Checkout Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. Enjoy the short flight to Maun airport in a light aircraft where you will await the departure of your onward bound flight.
Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in this game rich area. Witness another magical African sunset together with a drink and some snacks before returning to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the stars.
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ZIM1. Vic Falls Package (2 nights) [Highlights: Victoria Falls, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise, Great choice of adventure activities] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3/2 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, transfers, tour of the Victoria Falls and Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River Choose between Standard, Comfort, or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure.
Day 3 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Free time to enjoy some more activities before you will be collected for the transfer to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg which departs around lunch time.
Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise.
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ZAM1. Livingstone [Zambia] Package (2 nights) [Highlights: Victoria Falls, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise, Great choice of adventure activities] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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3/2 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, transfers, tour of the Victoria Falls and Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River Choose between Standard, Comfort, or Luxury September to May
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure.
Day 3 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Free time to enjoy some more activities before you will be collected for the transfer to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your return flight to Johannesburg which departs around lunch time.
Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise.
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SAB1. Cape Town & Okavango Delta Combination (5 nights) [Highlights: Cape Town & the Okavango Delta] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
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5/6 Cape Town Johannesburg Accommodation, flights CPT-Maun, Maun-Okavango-Maun, Maun-JHB, safari in Okavango Delta , Cape Town tours and meals as per the itinerary Comfort July - September
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Cape Town Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities! On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will join other passengers on an afternoon city tour which includes the Table Mountain (weather permitting and cable car at own cost), the historic city centre as well as a drive to Bloubergstrand just north of the city centre, where you are afforded wonderful views back towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel and a day at leisure to explore this beautiful city. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island and its most famous prisoner Nelson Mandela, who spent most of his 27 years in jail here. Today the place is a World Heritage Site and a museum. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you.
Day 2 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel. You will be collected from your hotel for a full day Cape Point tour with an English-speaking guide and other guests. This tour takes you past Hout Bay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise to a seal colony, aptly called Seal Island (at additional cost).
Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world.
From Hout Bay the tour continues along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive and further towards Kommetjie and Scarborough, until you enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here at Cape Point you can witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Heading back you first stop at Boulder's Beach, most famous for its penguin colony (entrance not included) and then on to have lunch at a seafood restaurant (lunch at own cost). We finish the afternoon with a visit at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day 4 Cape Town to Okavango Delta Breakfast at your hotel in Cape Town followed by checkout. In the morning you will be collected for a transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Maun, Botswana. Here you board a light aircraft which will take you to your camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Arrive in time for lunch. The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango river, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: then called the Okavango. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well asother more common mammals and bird life.
Day 6 Checkout Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. Your return journey starts with a short flight in a light aircraft to Maun Airport where you will board your flight back to Johannesburg.
Afternoon activity: safari activities by water are the primary speciality of the Okavango - the mokoro. a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along by your Guide, is the most evocative way of exploring the numerous waterways. Motor launches travel on the main waterways and lagoons. Enjoy a dinner under the African sky. Day 5 Okavango Delta Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. After a few hours relaxing in the shade or by the pool it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or nature walk. Dinner at the lodge.
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ZBS1. Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango & Cape Town Combination (9 nights)
[Highlights: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Cape Town & Cape Point]
TOUR SUMMARY:
No of days / nights:
10 / 9
Tour starts:
Victoria Falls
Tour ends:
Cape Town
Includes:
Accommodation:
Accommodation, flights JNB-VFA & MUBCPT, all transfers, tour of the Victoria Falls, Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River, safari in Chobe NP and the Okavango Delta, Cape Town tours and meals as per the itinerary Comfort
Best time to visit:
Year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Livingstone Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure.
Afternoon activity: Either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Dinner at your lodge.
Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oaTunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls.
Day 4 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve.
After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If
The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park.
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you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park After breakfast and checkout you will be collected and transferred to Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The transfer is approximately 75 km and the travelling time may vary as you have to cross the border in to Botswana. Lunch is served on arrival.
Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your lodge. Day 5 Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta Early morning activity followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred to Kasane Airport for your flight in a light aircraft to your camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Arrive in time for lunch.
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango River, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well as the other more common mammals and bird life.
Day 8 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel. You will be collected from your hotel for a full day Cape Point tour with an English-speaking guide and other guests. This tour takes you past Hout Bay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise to a seal colony, aptly called Seal Island (at additional cost).
Afternoon activity: Safari activities by water are the primary speciality of the Okavango - the mokoro. a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along by your Guide, is the most evocative way of exploring the numerous waterways. Motor launches travel on the main waterways and lagoons. Enjoy a dinner under the African sky.
From Hout Bay the tour continues along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive and further towards Kommetjie and Scarborough, until you enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here at Cape Point you can witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Heading back you first stop at Boulder's Beach, most famous for its penguin colony (entrance not included) and then on to have lunch at a seafood restaurant (lunch at own cost). We finish the afternoon with a visit at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day 6 Okavango Delta Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. After a few hours relaxing in the shade or by the pool it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or nature walk. Dinner at the lodge. Day 7 Okavango to Cape Town Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. Enjoy a short flight to Maun airport in a light aircraft where you will await the departure of your onward bound direct flight to Cape Town – the Mother City! On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will join other passengers on an afternoon city tour which includes the Table Mountain (weather permitting and cable car at own cost), the historic city centre as well as a drive to Bloubergstrand just north of the city centre, where you are afforded wonderful views back towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel and day at leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island and its most famous prisoner Nelson Mandela, who spent most of his 27 years in jail here. Today the place is a World Heritage Site and a museum. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 10 Checkout Breakfast at your hotel followed by checkout.
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ZBS1. Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango & Cape Town Combination (9 nights)
[Highlights: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Cape Town & Cape Point]
TOUR SUMMARY:
No of days / nights:
10 / 9
Tour starts:
Victoria Falls
Tour ends:
Cape Town
Includes:
Accommodation:
Accommodation, flights JNB-VFA & MUBCPT, all transfers, tour of the Victoria Falls, Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River, safari in Chobe NP and the Okavango Delta, Cape Town tours and meals as per the itinerary Comfort
Best time to visit:
Year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Livingstone Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure.
Afternoon activity: Either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Dinner at your lodge.
Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oaTunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls.
Day 4 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve.
After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If
The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park.
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you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park After breakfast and checkout you will be collected and transferred to Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The transfer is approximately 75 km and the travelling time may vary as you have to cross the border in to Botswana. Lunch is served on arrival.
Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your lodge. Day 5 Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta Early morning activity followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred to Kasane Airport for your flight in a light aircraft to your camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Arrive in time for lunch.
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango River, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well as the other more common mammals and bird life.
Day 8 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel. You will be collected from your hotel for a full day Cape Point tour with an English-speaking guide and other guests. This tour takes you past Hout Bay, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise to a seal colony, aptly called Seal Island (at additional cost).
Afternoon activity: Safari activities by water are the primary speciality of the Okavango - the mokoro. a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along by your Guide, is the most evocative way of exploring the numerous waterways. Motor launches travel on the main waterways and lagoons. Enjoy a dinner under the African sky.
From Hout Bay the tour continues along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive and further towards Kommetjie and Scarborough, until you enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here at Cape Point you can witness the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Heading back you first stop at Boulder's Beach, most famous for its penguin colony (entrance not included) and then on to have lunch at a seafood restaurant (lunch at own cost). We finish the afternoon with a visit at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day 6 Okavango Delta Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. After a few hours relaxing in the shade or by the pool it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or nature walk. Dinner at the lodge. Day 7 Okavango to Cape Town Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. Enjoy a short flight to Maun airport in a light aircraft where you will await the departure of your onward bound direct flight to Cape Town – the Mother City! On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you will join other passengers on an afternoon city tour which includes the Table Mountain (weather permitting and cable car at own cost), the historic city centre as well as a drive to Bloubergstrand just north of the city centre, where you are afforded wonderful views back towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 9 Cape Town Breakfast at your hotel and day at leisure. Suggested activities - visit the V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is also the departure point for boat trips to Robben Island, the island most famous for being a prison island and its most famous prisoner Nelson Mandela, who spent most of his 27 years in jail here. Today the place is a World Heritage Site and a museum. It is advisable to pre-book your tour to Robben Island - speak to your hotel’s concierge or travel desk on arrival to book the trip for you. Also well worth a visit at the V&A Waterfront is the Two Oceans Aquarium which has received great recognition as being one of the best aquariums in the world. Day 10 Checkout Breakfast at your hotel followed by checkout.
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ZIB1. Vic Falls [Zimbabwe] & Chobe (4 nights) [Highlights: Victoria Falls, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise, Adventure activities, Big 5 safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Best time to visit:
5/4 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, transfers, Tour of the Victoria Falls, Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River and safari in Chobe National Park Choose between Standard or Comfort June to November
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Livingstone Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure. Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park After breakfast and checkout you will be collected and transferred to Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The transfer is approximately 75 km and the travelling time may vary as you have to cross the border in to Botswana. Lunch served on arrival.
Afternoon activity: Either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Day 4 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park. Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your chosen lodge. Day 5 Checkout Early morning activity (if time permits) followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred back to Victoria Falls or Livingstone in time for your return flight to Johannesburg.
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ZIB2. Vic Falls [Zimbabwe], Chobe & Okavango (6 nights) [Highlights: Victoria Falls, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise, Adventure activities, Big 5 safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Best time to visit:
7/6 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, all transfers, tour of the Victoria Falls, Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River and safari in Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta Comfort June to November
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Livingstone Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure. Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park After breakfast and checkout you will be collected and transferred to Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The transfer is approximately 75 km and the travelling time may vary as you have to cross the border in to Botswana. Lunch served on arrival.
Afternoon activity: Either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Day 4 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park. Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your chosen lodge. Day 5 Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta Early morning activity followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred to Kasane airport for your flight in a light aircraft to your camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Arrive in time for lunch.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango river, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well as the other more common mammals and bird life.
Day 6 Okavango Delta Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. After a few hours relaxing in the shade or by the pool it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or nature walk. Dinner at the lodge. Day 7 Checkout Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. Your return journey starts with a short flight to Kasane airport in a light aircraft where you will be collected and transferred to either Victoria Falls Airport or Livingstone Airport in time for your flight back to Johannesburg.
Afternoon activity: Safari activities by water are the primary speciality of the Okavango - the mokoro. a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along by your Guide, is the most evocative way of exploring the numerous waterways. Motor launches travel on the main waterways and lagoons. Enjoy a dinner under the African sky.
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ZAB1. Livingstone [Zambia] & Chobe [Botswana] (4 nights) [Highlights: Victoria Falls, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise, Adventure activities, Big 5 safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Best time to visit:
5/4 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, transfers, Tour of the Victoria Falls, Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River and safari in Chobe National Park Choose between Standard or Comfort June to November
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Livingstone Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure. Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park After breakfast and checkout you will be collected and transferred to Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The transfer is approximately 75 km and the travelling time may vary as you have to cross the border in to Botswana. Lunch served on arrival.
Afternoon activity: Either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Day 4 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park. Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your chosen lodge. Day 5 Checkout Early morning activity (if time permits) followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred back to Victoria Falls or Livingstone in time for your return flight to Johannesburg.
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ZAB2. Livingstone [Zambia], Chobe & Okavango (6 nights) [Highlights: Victoria Falls, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise, Adventure activities, Big 5 safari] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Best time to visit:
7/6 Johannesburg Johannesburg Accommodation, return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone, all transfers, tour of the Victoria Falls, Sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River and safari in Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta Comfort June to November
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Livingstone Fly on a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (approx. 2 hour flight). Upon arrival you will be met by a driver who will take you to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is spent at your own leisure. Day 2 Victoria Falls Breakfast at your chosen hotel. In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “the Smoke that Thunders”, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The tour takes you through the rain forest to the numerous view sites along the edge of these remarkable falls. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure until you are collected in the afternoon for a Sundowner boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. If you are lucky you may spot elephant, crocodiles and hippos along the cruise. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park After breakfast and checkout you will be collected and transferred to Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The transfer is approximately 75 km and the travelling time may vary as you have to cross the border in to Botswana. Lunch served on arrival.
Afternoon activity: Either a boat cruise on the Chobe River or a game drive in the Chobe Game Reserve will be offered. Game viewing by boat gives one the chance to get close to some of the water based animals such as crocodiles and hippopotamus as well as elephants that frequent the river. Day 4 Chobe National Park Early morning activity: Venture out in to the wilderness that is the Chobe Game Reserve. The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in 2 Botswana and covers 10,566 km , has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. It is however most famous for the large herds of elephant that inhabit the park. Breakfast is served upon your return to the lodge. After a few hours relaxing by the pool or in your room it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or game drive. Dinner at your chosen lodge. Day 5 Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta Early morning activity followed by breakfast and checkout. You will be transferred to Kasane airport for your flight in a light aircraft to your camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Arrive in time for lunch.
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DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY CONT’D: The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango river, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. The delta environment has large numbers of animal populations that are otherwise rare, such as crocodile, red lechwe, sitatunga, elephant, wild dogs, buffalo, wattled crane as well as the other more common mammals and bird life.
Day 6 Okavango Delta Early morning safari activity followed by breakfast. After a few hours relaxing in the shade or by the pool it is time for high tea followed by your afternoon activity - boat cruise or nature walk. Dinner at the lodge. Day 7 Checkout Early morning activity (time permitting) followed by breakfast and checkout. Your return journey starts with a short flight to Kasane airport in a light aircraft where you will be collected and transferred to either Victoria Falls Airport or Livingstone Airport in time for your flight back to Johannesburg.
Afternoon activity: Safari activities by water are the primary speciality of the Okavango - the mokoro. a dugout canoe which is 'poled' along by your Guide, is the most evocative way of exploring the numerous waterways. Motor launches travel on the main waterways and lagoons. Enjoy a dinner under the African sky.
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MOZ1. Bazaruto Island (Mozambique) Beach Package – 4 nights [Highlights: Pristine beaches, Water Sports, Diving & Snorkelling] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Best time to visit:
5/4 Vilanculos Vilanculos Accommodation, return air transfer from Vilanculos Airport to Bazaruto Island, meals as per the itinerary, selected water sports activities Choose between Comfort or Luxury Year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Vilanculos to Bazaruto Island Fly to Vilanculos (VNX) from either Johannesburg on Federal Air (recommended) or via Maputo on LAM. From Vilanculos enjoy a scenic air transfer to Bazaruto Island.
Day 5 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Take the air shuttle back to Vilanculos Airport from where you then fly on to either Johannesburg or Maputo.
The Bazaruto Archipelago is a protected National Park - the islands are pristine and undeveloped, no roads, no shops, no tourist attractions - just unbelievable natural beauty! The area offers unspoiled coral pink beaches, world class deep sea fishing, salt water fly fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling. Time at own leisure before enjoying a delicious dinner. (FB) Days 2 - 4 Bazaruto Island Days at leisure. There are many activities to choose from such as scubadiving, snorkelling, big game fishing or relaxing on either the beach or by the pool, or enjoy reading a good book on your deck. The package includes selected water sports activities. You may also choose to treat yourself with a soothing spa treatment. (FB)
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MOZ2. Maputo & Inhaca Island Package (4 nights) [Highlights: Culture rich Maputo, Pristine beaches, Water sports, Diving & Snorkelling] TOUR SUMMARY: No of days / nights: Tour starts: Tour ends: Includes:
Accommodation: Best time to visit:
5/4 Maputo Maputo Accommodation, return air transfers from Maputo Airport to Inhaca Island, meals as per the itinerary, selected water sports activities Comfort Year round
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY: Day 1 Maputo Fly to Maputo (MPM). Upon arrival in Maputo you will be met for a transfer to your hotel, which is located in the centre of Maputo. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure to discover Maputo. A focal point in the city is the Praca de Independencia. Around it are a statue of the country's first president, Samora Machel, the gleaming white Roman Catholic cathedral, the neo-classical City Hall and the FrenchMozambican cultural centre, a splendid old colonial building which has been tastefully restored and now presents art exhibitions. Near the centre of town is the Fortaleza, a Portuguese fort with cannons pointed out to sea. In the Fortaleza lie the remains of Ngungunyana, ruler of the old Gaza Empire, who tried and failed to defeat the Portuguese at the end of the 19th century.
Day 3 & 4 Inhaca Island Full days on Inhaca Island to enjoy the many activities on offer such as snorkelling, water-skiing, fishing, relaxing on the beach or by the pool. There are also tours to Portuguese Island, Santa Maria Island or Turtle Island as well as excursions to the lighthouse and the Museum of Marine Biology. (DBB) Day 5 Checkout Breakfast followed by checkout. Time at leisure until it is time for you to take the air shuttle back to Maputo Airport. (B)
Days 2 Maputo to Inhaca Island Breakfast followed by checkout. You will be collected for a transfer to Maputo Airport in time for the air shuttle to Inhaca Island (approximately 20 minutes). Rest of the day is at your own leisure. (DBB)
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