| An ideal tour to explore all
the essential, exciting tourist areas of this
wonderful and diverse country. This complete
tour offers excellent quality of hotels,
sightseeing and excursions all while been
escorted by your expert tourist guide from
arrival until departure. Day 1:
Arrival Johannesburg
Arrival at Johannesburg International. After
clearing customs and immigration you are met and escorted to
your hotel. Johannesburg was born out of the
discovery of gold. This once dusty mining town
has emerged to become a modern city thriving
with commercial, financial, industrial and
trading opportunities. It is the headquarters
of numerous international corporations and
government institutions. It is a city filled
with excitement and contrasts through the
unique cultural and social history of the
people.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Wanderers/Similar Bed
Day 2: Johannesburg
to the Kruger National Park
After an early morning departure, we travel
across the Gauteng Highveld and descend into
the subtropical Lowveld region of Mpumalanga.
In the afternoon enter the world famous Kruger
National Park. Consisting of more than two
million hectares, the Kruger boasts more than
146 mammal species, 507 bird species and 400
different tree varieties. Spend the rest of
the late afternoon game viewing before
arriving at your accommodation situated just
outside the Paul Kruger Gate. Dinner is
included at the hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Lodge/Similar Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 3: Kruger
To make the most of the day we recommend an
early breakfast so as to commence game viewing
soon after sunrise. A full day spent inside
the Kruger National Park in search of wild
animals. No guarantees can be given that you
will encounter the “Big Five” (lion, rhino,
elephant, leopard and buffalo), but you are
certain of seeing at very close quarters, an
abundance of antelope, birds, mammals and
possibly reptiles. Return to your hotel in the
late afternoon in good time for drinks and a
hearty dinner.
*Optional full day open vehicle game drive
available.
Dinner included at hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Lodge/Similar Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 4: Kruger to
Swaziland
Depart this massive wildlife sanctuary and
travel to the independent Kingdom of
Swaziland. We arrive at our accommodation
situated near to the capital city, Mbabane.
Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the
activities at the lodge.
Overnight: Forresters Arms Lodge/Similar Bed &
Breakfast
Day 5: Swaziland to
St. Lucia
Today we visit one of the local markets and a
candle factory, continue through Swaziland and
re-enter South Africa. You are met with the
warm welcome of the locals in another kingdom,
the Kingdom of the Zulus in the Kwa-Zulu Natal
Province. Proceed to your hotel situated on
the banks of the St Lucia Estuary overlooking
Lake St Lucia.
Overnight: Protea Hotel St Lucia/Similar Bed &
Breakfast
Day 6: At St Lucia/Hluhluwe
Today you have a choice of a number of
optional activities including Morning or
Afternoon game drives in the Hluhluwe Game
Reserve, an Eco cruise on Lake St Lucia,
guided nature walks or a visit to the
Crocodile & snake park.
Overnight: Protea Hotel St Lucia/Similar Bed &
Breakfast
Day 7: St. Lucia to
Durban
The tour continues to Shakaland, an authentic
Zulu Village. Here you have the opportunity to
learn more about the Zulu customs and their
Warrior King, Shaka. Lunch is included at
Shakaland before heading for the warm waters
of the Indian Ocean and sub tropical climate.
Arrival in the bustling harbour city of
Durban, filled with markets, street vendors
and friendly locals. The rest of the day is at
leisure to stroll along the promenade.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Edward/Similar Lunch,
Bed & Breakfast
Day 8: Durban to the
Wild Coast
Depart the city of Durban and travel to the
rural area along the Eastern Cape coast known
as the Wild Coast. Arrive at your hotel,
overlooking the ocean at Coffee Bay. In the
late afternoon join an optional drive to the
nearby Mapuzi Cliffs for sundowners and fresh
oysters (weather permitting).
Dinner included at Hotel.
Overnight: The Ocean View Hotel/Similar
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 9: Exploring the
Wild Coast
This morning we visit a nearby Xhosa kraal
(village) where we learn about the customs and
traditions of this proud people. In the
afternoon, weather permitting; you join an
optional excursion to the Hole-in-the-Wall, a
natural hole created in the rock face by the
might of the ocean. Return to your hotel in
the late afternoon.
Dinner at Hotel.
Overnight: The Ocean View Hotel/Similar
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 10: Coffee Bay to
Port Elizabeth
Travel south along the N2 crossing the Kei
River and entering 1820 Settler Country. After
a long journey the tour continues to Port
Elizabeth, set along the beautiful shores of
Algoa Bay and better known as the Friendly
City!
Overnight: Protea Hotel Edward Port
Elizabeth/Similar Bed & Breakfast
Day 11: Port
Elizabeth to Knysna
Depart the Eastern Cape and travel to the
Garden Route, one of the country’s most
beautiful areas. Your journey takes you
through dense indigenous forests, woodlands,
lakes and lagoons to Knysna, known as the
Jewel of the Garden Route. The rest of the
afternoon is spent at leisure in this vibrant
town filled with the hustle and bustle of
holidaymakers.
Overnight: Knysna Hollow Country
Estate/Similar Bed & Breakfast
Day 12: The Garden
Route
After a leisurely breakfast you are taken to
the Knysna harbour to board a ferry which will
take you to the Featherbed Nature Reserve for
a tour of the reserve, including lunch.
Featherbed Nature Reserve is a unique 150 ha
private reserve, encompassing the whole of the
Western Head of Knysna and is one of South
Africa’s Natural Heritage Sites. Afterwards,
return to the harbour and visit a fully
operational Oyster farm, where you will have
the opportunity to sample some of these
delicious delicatessens.
Overnight: Knysna Hollow Country Estate
/Similar Lunch, Bed & Breakfast
Day 13: Knysna via
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Depart Knysna in the early morning and travel
inland along the winding Outeniqua Pass to the
Ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. Here
you visit a working ostrich ranch for a tour.
Those daring enough may even have the
opportunity to ride an Ostrich! Continue along
Route 62 through the semi-desert and the N1
highway to Cape Town. Your journey will take
you through the towns of Robertson and
Worcester before arriving in the “Mother
City”. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight: The Protea Hotel Sea Point/Similar
Bed & Breakfast
Day 14: In Cape Town
Today is a day at leisure to take in the
sights and sounds of Cape Town. Join one of
many tours such as a half-day city and Table
Mountain, full day Cape Peninsula tour, full
day Winelands tour, full day Township & Robben
Island or explore the city on your own.
Overnight: The Protea Hotel Sea Point/Similar
Bed & Breakfast
Day 15: Departure
Morning is at leisure for some last minute
shopping before you are collected and
transferred to Cape Town International for
your outward flight.
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