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The tour starts out at Johannesburg and includes the spectacular Panorama Route in Mpumalanga and the world famous Kruger National Park. Thereafter, a drive through the Kingdom of Swaziland to the World Heritage Site of St. Lucia Wetlands, a boat trip on the lake, infested with hippos and crocodiles, a Zulu cultural experience, singing and dancing at Shakaland and overnight in Durban. After a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth, visit the Addo Elephant Park and then the spectacular Garden Route, visiting the Cango Caves, a working ostrich farm and many, many more. One of our highlights is a visit to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point in Africa and the place where two oceans meet.
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Vacation Activities Information |
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Day 1: JOHANNESBURG – MOUNT SHEBA
You will be picked up at Johannesburg International Airport or at your hotel by your AFRICAN WANDERER TOURS & SAFARIS driver/guide. Leave the city behind and head for the province of Mpumalanga, via the coal mining towns of the Highveld, all the way to the village of Lydenburg. Destination... the luxurious Mount Sheba Nature Reserve Hotel! Mount Sheba Nature Reserve is unbelievably beautiful with a rain forest and several hiking trails, worked out gold mines, waterfalls and spectacular scenery.
Dinner and Overnight at the luxurious Mount Sheba Nature Reserve Hotel. Dinner is a set menu by the hotel’s award winning chefs.
Day 2: MOUNT SHEBA – BLYDEPOORT
After a sumptuous breakfast and a scenic mountain route, the first stop is the nearby mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. This is a living museum as the entire town has been declared a national monument, taking the visitor back to the days of the gold rush in the 1870’s. You may enjoy a beer in the old church, now a restored bar!
Next stops... God’s Window, Pinnacle Rock, Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third largest canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes for breathtaking scenery.
Overnight at the Aventura Blydepoort .
Day 3: BLYDEPOORT – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Enter the Kruger National Park through the Orpen Gate and explore this world famous National Park, home to the Big Five and several other predators and antelope. Enjoy a full day of game viewing!
Overnight will in the central section of the Park in bungalows. Room only.
Day 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Another full day’s game drives to the southern section of the park Overnight at the Berg-en-Dal Camp inside the Park, room only.
Day 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – KWA ZULU NATAL
On this day you exit the Park through the Malelane Gate and enter the small kingdom of Swaziland at Jeppe’s Reef border post. Along the way we stop at the world famous Ngwenya Glass Works near Mbabane. Destination is the Golela border post, before entering Kwa Zulu Natal. We overnight at the World Heritage Site of the St. Lucia Wetlands.
Overnight at the St. Lucia Wetlands Guest House or similar, bed and breakfast.
Day 6: ST. LUCIA – SHAKALAND, ESHOWE
After breakfast we are taking a boat cruise on the lake to take a closer look at crocodiles, hippos and magnificent waterbirds.
We depart in a southerly direction through scenic and tranquil landscapes towards Eshowe. This will definitely be one of the highlights of our tour as we enter Shakaland, a village of the proud Zulu nation. Enjoy a cultural tour through the village; get involved in spear throwing, homebrewed bear drinking, meet the medicine man and a lot more. In the evening, experience song, tribal dancing, drums beating and the traditional food of the Zulus.
Overnight in one of the authentic Zulu huts, run by the Protea Hotel group.
Day 7: SHAKALAND – DURBAN
The previous day’s experience will still linger on as you travel through green sugar cane fields towards Durban.
Check-in at the Balmoral Hotel or similar on the beachfront. In the afternoon we visit the new Ushaka Marine World Ushaka offers a world of ocean activities, rides, oceanarium, amusement parks, displays and beach activities. Dinner and Overnight at the Garden Court Hotel South Beach, or similar, B&B www.southernsun.com
Day 8: DURBAN – PORT ELIZABETH – ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Durban Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival, you will immediately depart for the Addo Elephant Park. Check-in and then go for a full afternoon game drive in the Elephant Park.
Overnight in chalets on a bed and breakfast basis inside the Park www.sanparks.org
Day 9: ADDO – KNYSNA
We start the Garden Route Tour today with a visit to the Storms River Bridge. Take the opportunity to stretch your legs at the Storms River Mouth for a walk to the swing bridge over the river. Spectacular beaches, forests and opportunities to take photos will arise. We also visit the 800 year old Big Tree in the Tsitsikamma Forest, stop at the Bloukrans Bridge –highest bungee jumping site in the world and end our day at the beautiful village, Knysna.
Overnight at the Log-Inn Hotel, on a bed and breakfast basis.www.log-inn.co.za
Day 10: KNYSNA – MOSSEL BAY
Beautiful scenery waits as you travel from Knysna across the Outiniqua Mountains to Oudshoorn.
First stop is the world famous Cango Caves. A specialist guide will show you the hidden wonders inside the caves. No crawling! From the caves, drive on to a working ostrich farm where you can try a ride on one of the large birds. Cross the mountains again via Robinson pass to end up in Mossel Bay and stop at the age old Post Office Tree where sailors in the old days left post for homebound ships in a shoe.
Overnight will at the Point Hotel. Bed and breakfast.
Day 11: MOSSEL BAY – CAPE AGULHAS
From Mossel Bay, travel to Swellendam to take a look at a masterpiece of Cape Dutch architecture, the Drosdy, built in 1747.
Leave the highway and drive through countryside with wheat planted farms as far as the eye can see. Destination is Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa and also the place where the two oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic, meet. A marker and inscription shows the exact location.
Overnight will at the Harbour Lights Guest House, bed and breakfast.
Day 12: CAPE AGULHAS – CAPE TOWN
An off-the-beaten-track leads to Hermanus. During the whale season, July – November, be sure to see giant whales coming to this region to give birth.
Venture into the most dramatic and scenic route to Cape Town that starts at Rooi Els and ends at Gordon’s Bay. There will be a stop along the way so that you can capture the sights with your camera. In Cape Town, check-in at the 3 star Cape Town Ritz Hotel for the next 3 nights. The rest of the day is spent at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for shopping.
Overnight will at the Ritz Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Dinner is for your own account at one of the many Waterfront restaurants.
Day 13: CAPE TOWN
Experience a scenic drive through Sea Point, the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to Hout Bay where a trip to Seal Island can be arranged.
The spectacular Chapman’s Peak drive is breathtaking and will lead to Cape Point – The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, undoubtedly one of the Cape’s biggest attractions. Situated at the most southern point of the Cape Peninsula, it is noted for its abundant floral diversity. The reserve has a spectacular coastline, with Cape Point boasting the highest sea cliffs in South Africa. A funicular takes visitors up to the highest vantage point – or you may decide to walk. A visit to the penguin colony at Boulders is to follow, then proceed to Simons Town, the Constantia wine valley to Table Mountain. Table Mountain has become over the centuries one of South Africa’s best known landmarks. The famous flat top is approximately 3 km wide and its highest point 1 086m above sea level. The summit can be reached by a cable car with a revolving floor for panoramic views. Please note that the cable car ticket is not enclosed as it is weather permitting.
Overnight will at the Ritz Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 14: CAPE WINELANDS
Today you get to explore the Cape Winelands via the highway to Paarl – meaning ‘pearl’. The town was named after a massive granite rock that glows like a pearl in the sunlight.A first stop at KWV wine emporium for a cellar tour with wine tasting. Paarl is renowned for its exquisite, world class red wines because of the granite content in the soil. On the way to Franschhoek, taste cheese and wine at Boschendal, visit the Franschhoek village and the Hugenot Memorial. This ‘French corner’ was so named after the French Hugenots who settled here in 1680. Next stop is the historical town of Stellenbosch via the Helshoogte mountain pass. A tour of Stellenbosch, free time to walk and a visit to Uncle Samies shop awaits you. Return to your hotel.
Overnight will at the Ritz Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Farewell dinner at a restaurant on your own account.
Day 15: CAPE TOWN – HOME
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight home.
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Notes for price Information |
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Price Includes:
•Services of an English speaking driver/guide, his fees, etc.
•Tour vehicle, gasoline and toll fees
•All entrance fees and excursions
•Accommodation in excellent hotels with meals as per itinerary
•Flight tickets Durban - Port Elizabeth
•All government taxes
Price Excludes:
•Items of a personal nature
•All drinks, alcohol, water or soft
•Porterage and tips
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