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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip. Meals 11 Breakfasts (B); 3 Lunches; 6 dinners (D) Hotel Accommodations: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesSANDTON Southern Sun Grayston. MPUMSLSNGS Sabi River Sun. PORT ELIZABETH Southern Sun Garden Court. KNYSNA Graywood or Log Inn. CAPE TOWN Sheraton Arabella. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Complimentary baggage handling.
Day 1
Overnight Flight One country with a world of treasures, South Africa awaits your arrival. Breathtaking mountain scenery, winding coastlines, remarkable cultural diversity, and abundant wildlife in its natural habitat comprise this incredible touring experience. Day 2 Sandton/Johannesburg, South Africa - Tour Begins Your journey begins in Sandton, a city established in 1969. Famous for its rich veins of gold and other valuable minerals, it is now the bustling cosmopolitan center of greater Johannesburg. Gather this evening with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Day 3 Panorama Route - Kruger National Park Travel through the spectacular Drakensburg Mountain Range en route to Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa. Scenic wonders surround you as you pass through the Blyde River Canyon, made mostly of red sandstone and known as one of Africa''s greatest natural wonders. Set against the triplet mountain formation of the Three Rondovals, resembling traditional round houses of the indigenous people, the canyon is the third largest in the world. Along this magnificent route, you will also see Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the dramatic natural cylinders shaped by millions of years of natural erosion caused by fast flowing sand-filled waters. Day 4 Kruger National Park - Safari Game Drive Have your cameras ready for an unforgettable day of adventure and excitement! Start your day with an open air vehicle safari game drive. A local expert leads you in search of the Big 5 - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino - and provides insight into these fascinating animals along the way. Watch carefully - you may also see a graceful impala, dazzling zebra or gorgeous giraffe. Return mid-morning for time to relax before venturing out in the late afternoon on another game drive searching for the Big 5! Day 5 Kruger National Park The morning is yours to relax at your spectacular lodge. This afternoon head back out into the Kruger for another game drive. This evening, enjoy a spectacular dinner in the BOMA, which in Swahili means ''safe enclosure''. Day 6 Kruger National Park - Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth - Knysna Travel back to Johannesburg to board your flight to Port Elizabeth, today one of South Africa''s major ports. Founded in 1820 as a place to house British settlers, this coastal town is the gateway to the Garden Route, a scenic stretch of coastline set between mountain ranges and the Indian Ocean. Continue along the southern coast where a jagged shoreline meets quaint villages. Arrive in the picturesque resort town of Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route. Day 7 Knysna Today you visit nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve. Your adventure begins with a lagoon cruise out to the famous Knysna Heads which mark the entrance to the lagoon. Next, board a 4x4 vehicle and travel deep into the forest. Later, discover the local flora and fauna during a leisurely-paced nature walk. Enjoy lunch, set amongst the ancient milkwood trees - so called because of their white latex sap - before your return cruise. This afternoon, a touching experience is in store as you visit a school in the local township. Learn about the efforts of the Collette Foundation and the local community to conquer the challenges of educating the children of the region. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure for you to independently explore Knysna’s charming waterfront. Enjoy a delightful dinner at one of Knysna''s waterfront restaurants. Day 8 Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Cape Town Travel to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the oldest working ostrich farms in the area and, if you wish, go for a ride on one of these great birds! An outdoor BBQ lunch caps off an amazing day. Next, begin your journey to the captivating Cape Town. Day 9 Cape Town Explore the coastal scenery and charming towns that populate the Cape Peninsula. Travel out to Cape Point, stopping for a visit with the penguins at Boulder Beach. On your return, explore the fascinating and famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home to over 5,000 species of plants native to South Africa. Day 10 Cape Town The day is yours to explore Cape Town. You may choose to journey up to the top of spectacular Table Mountain, or enjoy a tour out to the world-reknowned Cape Winelands. This evening experience a phenomenal farewell to Africa as you enjoy an after-hours guided tour of the fascinating African Gold Museum, followed by a traditional African dining experience! Day 11 Cape Town - Tour Ends Your tour ends today in Cape Town.
This tour includes Kruger National Park, a safari game drive, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and more.
Search for the Big 5 during your included open-air safari game drives! Visit the oldest working ostrich farm in South Africa and learn about these fascinating animals! See the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountains, the highest mountains in Southern Africa, as you travel along the Panorama Route. Search for the Big 5 during your included open-air safari game drives! Visit the oldest working ostrich farm in South Africa and learn about these fascinating animals! See the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountains, the highest mountains in Southern Africa, as you travel along the Panorama Route. Search for the Big 5 during your open-air safari game drive! Travel the spectacular Panoramic Route taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Drakensburg Mountains. Package Notes:
The internal flights on this program are not included in the land price of your vacation. These flights need to be arranged and purchased separately if you arrange your own air. Internal flights are included with the air portion of your vacation if you purchase air through the tour operator. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Malaria pills are recommended when visiting Kruger National Park. Consult your physician eight weeks prior to departure. Table Mountain Cableway is subject to change due to weather. Each client is responsible for proper documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal physician for specific details on the destinations you are traveling to and from. If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Air passengers who bought air from the tour operator will arrive on Day 2 at Johannesburg airport. All transfers on Day 2 will be from Johannesburg airport to Sandton. Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes. |
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