Etosha Zambezi & Vic Falls

10 Day Namibia, Etosha, Zambezi & Vic Falls

Fully Escorted and Great Value 

Highlights:

  • Etosha National Park
  • Bwabwata National Park – Zambezi
  • Kwando River
  • Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls

Note  – This is a Group Tour conducted with other tourists

Day 1 – Wed:   Etosha National Park

You will depart Windhoek in a northernly direction, passing cattle farming areas and bushland to the Etosha National Park, famous for its vast amount of wildlife and unique landscape. In the late afternoon, once we have reached our camp located on the outside of the National Park, we have the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: El Dorado Lodge or similar

Day 2 – Thurs:   Etosha National Park

The day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the Big Five – elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. The Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then Governor, von Lindequist. Despite the size of the Etosha National Park, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to visitors. Game viewing in the park is primarily focussed around the waterholes, some of which are spring fed and some supplied from a borehole, ideal places to sit and watch over 114 different game species, or for an avid birder, more than 340 bird species. Popular game species such as giraffe, blue wildebeest, plains and mountain zebra, hyena, lion, leopard, antelopes such as kudu, oryx, eland, as well as some of the endangered species such as Black rhino, cheetah and the black-faced impala are all found here. An extensive network of roads link the over 30 water holes allowing visitors the opportunity of a comprehensive game viewing safari throughout the park as each different area will provide various encounters.

Overnight: La Rochelle Lodge or similar

Day 3 – Fri:    Kavango Region 

After breakfast, travel north towards Namibia’s lush Kavango region. En route, you will pass numerous villages lining the roadside. Arrive at the lodge just outside to Rundu, known for its rich selection of hand-made wooden crafts. With its magnificent woodlands and perennial rivers, the Kavango region contrasts sharply with the rest of Namibia. Large swathes of tall woodland, riverine forests, floodplains and reed-lined channels dominate the area. This is also the area where you will see many of the traditional huts and homesteads still in popular use today. At our lodge, we can enjoy an optional Sundowner boat cruise on the Okavango River.

Overnight : Taranga River Lodge  or similar

Day 4 – Sat:   Mahango National Park 

After breakfast, follow the route of the Okavango River into the Zambezi Region. Lush, green, riverine – that is what the Zambezi region looks like. This juxtaposition is what makes Namibia the “Land of Contrasts”. The area is typified by perennial rivers and large forests of trees. Whereas most of Namibia is arid, this area is lush, the soil rich and the wildlife plentiful. It is a lively hotbed where one can see subsistence and cattle farming and the well-known traditional wood carvings. From the banks of the Okavango River directly at the footsteps of our lodge we have a magnificent view onto the Popa Falls, a series of small rapids in paradisiacal environment before arriving at our lodge on the banks of the Okavango river and close to the Mahango National Park where the following two nights are spent along the lush vegetation. The rooms award uninhibited views onto the Buffalo Park across the river. Optionally you may enjoy a late afternoon boat cruise on the Okavango River or short walk to a local Habukushu village. The lodge also offers Wellness treatments.

Overnight:  Shametu River Lodge or similar 

Day 5 – Sun:  Mahango National Park 

After an early breakfast, we travel into the Mahango National Park. Being Namibia’s smallest but most densely populated National Park, the visit will be rewarding in terms of wildlife and bird watching. The Mahango Game Park has a high number of elephants, as well as fair numbers of antelopes which are scarce or not seen in other parts of Namibia. These include the roan and sable antelope, tsessebe and the red lechwe. The park is also home to several sitatunga. The Mahango National Park is an excellent destination for bird watching with over 400 species to be spotted.

Overnight:  Shametu River Lodge or similar 

Day 6 – Mon:    Bwabwata National Park

Depart the Mahango National park and travel across the Zambezi Region, (previously called Caprivi) to the lush woodlands of the Kwando River. Hundreds of elephants, large Buffalo herds and numerous antelopes roam these majestic riverine woods. With over 400 species of birds, this area counts as one of the best birding hotspots in the whole of southern Africa. After settling in, you can optionally participate in an afternoon nature drive that takes you into the Bwabwata National Park. Should the road conditions here permit, enjoy a scenic stop at the famous Horseshoe bend, where at times hundreds of game species gather to quench their thirst.

Overnight:  Chobe River Camp  or similar 

Day 7 – Tue:     Chobe National Park 

After breakfast, travel across the border to Kasane, a small and bustling town right on the edge of the Chobe National Park. The accommodation for the following two nights are in a special corner of the African wilderness, where two mighty rivers meet, a wetland paradise that is a haven for nature and wildlife. Discover the wonders of this magical destination. Here wildlife roams freely in profusion and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa, while other game consists of large herds of buffalo, puku, lechwe, bushbuck and kudu. Other significant species such as lion, leopard, wild dog, sable and roan antelope are encountered in many areas of the adjacent game reserve. In the afternoon we recommend an optional Chobe sunset river cruise along the National Park to experience the multitude of game species found along the banks of the Chobe River.

Overnight:  Chobe Safari Lodge or similar 

 Day 8 –  Wed:   Victoria Falls

Early this morning we take part in an optional game drive through the Chobe National Park, offered by the lodges own activity centre. With a cup of coffee or tea enjoy the sunrise and natures awakening before departing on an open game drive with lodge rangers, exploring the national park and see the forage of wildlife along the Chobe River such as elephants, Lechwe, Roan or Waterbuck. Returning to the lodge breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the river. After breakfast on the Chobe River Front our guide takes us across the border to Zimbabwe, where we reach our final destination on this Safari. The afternoon is available for an amplitude of activities offered in and around Victoria Falls.

Overnight: Shearwater Explorer Village or similar 

Day 9 – Thurs:  Victoria Falls 

Together with our guide, join a local guided excursion to Victoria Falls to discover why the Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders on Earth as we explore it on foot. This dramatically beautiful event is accompanied by a deafening roar and fine spray that arcs up into the sky, giving the falls its local name: Mosi-oa-Tunya – the “Smoke that Thunders”. Afterwards, visit a craft market where handmade crafts of the local inhabitants (optional can be purchased before returning to the hotel, located centrally in town. Here the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or participate in the adventure-filled optional activities.

Overnight: Shearwater Explorer Village or similar 

Day 10 – Fri:    Departure

Depending on your departure flight, your guide will transfer you to the Victoria Falls International airport.

Contact us for more information.

Our itineraries are “recommended itineraries” and may be booked as suggested. However, they also serve to inform you, as a possible first time traveller to Africa, an idea of what can be done. If you find that the recommended itineraries do not suit you entirely, we will tailor make a program to best meet your individual requirements.

Rates valid  01 Nov  2023 – 31 October 2024

NOTE  – 1 NAD  = 1 ZAR

Bed and Breakfast package

NAD 54 550.00 per person sharing

NAD 61 580.00 per single traveller

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package

NAD 61 600.00 per person sharing

NAD 68 630.00 per single traveller

Dinner Package: Includes 9 dinners

Activity Package

NAD 3 435.00

Includes: – Etosha open safari vehicle game drive, boat Cruise on the Okavango River and open vehicle game drive in the Chobe National Park

INCLUDES

9 breakfasts,  accommodation, transport in air-conditioned vehicles, entrance fees and sightseeing as specified

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas in order to travel through Namibia

 LANGUAGE

All departures are in English or German commentary

NOTE

Arrival flights not to be booked on same day as departure of tour.

DURATION:          

10 Days/9 Nights

ROUTING      

WINDHOEK – KASANE

DEPARTURE DATES

Nov 23 Dec 23 Jan 24 Feb 24 Mar 24 Apr 24
17 / / / / /
May 21 Jun 24 Jul 24 Aug 24 Sep 24 Oct24
11,25 5,19 3,17,31 14,28 11,25 16

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14 Day South Africa Odyssey

14 Day South Africa Odyssey

Experience the best of South Africa on this two-week itinerary. Spend two weeks discovering the very best of South Africa. Highlights include Big 5 safaris in the Kruger National Park, a trip through the Kingdom of eSwatini (Swaziland) and time spent meandering along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route, finalising your journey in beautiful Cape Town.

This tour departs weekly on a Sunday Covering 5 of South Africa’s Provinces and Two Countries

Minimum of 2 guests  / Maximum 18 guests

A Fully Escorted Tour

Route:

Johannesburg • Mpumulanga • Eswatini ( Swaziland )  • Zululand • Durban • Port Elizabeth • Knysna • Oudtshoorn • Cape Town

This tour departs on a Sunday, ending on a Saturday

Day 1 – Sunday   Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The remainder of the day is at leisure & unescorted. Why not enjoy a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. At 19h00 we will meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Wanderers  or similar – Bed and Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 35 kms

Day 2 – Monday     Johannesburg – Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg. After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel or similar – Bed and Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 425 kms

Day 3 – Tuesday       Mpumalanga

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26 kilometre-long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and historic God’s Window, a breathtaking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.
We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game experience (optional and for own account).

Overnight: Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel  or similar – Bed and Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 320 kms

Day 4 – Wednesday   Mpumalanga

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari (with English speaking game ranger) through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives are available (optional & for own account).

Overnight: Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel  or similar – Bed and Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 120 kms

Day 5 – Thursday     Mpumalanga–  Eswatini ( Swaziland )

This morning we travel to Eswatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of Eswatini (Swaziland) and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in Eswatini (Swaziland). [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

Overnight: Royal Swazi Sun (standard room) or similar – Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Distance travelled today: 310 kms

Day 6 – Friday        Eswatini ( Swaziland ) – Zululand

After breakfast we will continue south through Eswatini (Swaziland), before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (optional and for own account with an English-speaking game ranger) in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino.

Overnight in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region.

Overnight: Anew Hotel Hluhluwe and Safaris (standard room) or similar – Bed and Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 360 kms

Day 7 – Saturday    Zululand – Durban ( Umhlanga )

This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive early afternoon and the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean. Overnight in Durban (Umhlanga).

Overnight : Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar – Bed and Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 275 kms

Day 8 – Sunday     Durban ( Umhlanga ) – Knysna

After breakfast, transfer to Durban (Umhlanga) airport for the short southward flight to Port Elizabeth, where we will be met by our representative and once everyone has arrived, we set off to explore the magnificent beauty of the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest. Visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). We’ll arrive at our hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Overnight in Knysna.

Overnight: Rex Hotel  or similar – Breakfast & Dinner
Distance travelled today: 360 kms

Day 9 – Monday     Knysna

After a leisurely breakfast we’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), where we can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon. [Breakfast & Lunch]

Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar -Breakfast & Lunch
Distance travelled today: 15 kms

Day 10 – Tuesday   Knysna – Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. We’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own account).

Overnight in Oudtshoorn.

Overnight:  Hlangana Lodge or similar – Breakfast & Lunch
Distance travelled today: 210 kms

Day 11 – Wednesday    Oudtshoorn – Franschhoek – Cape Town

There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before travelling to Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. (The school visit is subject to the school being open). Continue straight through to Cape Town, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain. (The tour will travel via Franschhoek, if there are guests booked on the Franschhoek option)

Overnight: President Hotel  or similar – Bed & Breakfast  OR  Protea Hotel Franschhoek [ for those booked on the Franschhoek option ]
Distance travelled today: 468 kms

Day 12 – Thursday      Cape Town ( Unescorted )

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join a sightseeing tour to Table Mountain (own account) or simply explore the city. Although a small city, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafes and restaurants as well as colourful craft markets. Alternatively relax on one of Cape Town’s many pristine beaches. Enjoy a fun filled evening with interactive entertainment and delectable food at a local restaurant.

Overnight: President Hotel  or similar – Breakfast & Dinner
Distance travelled today: 10 kms

Day 13 – Friday         Cape Town

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Drive through Sea Point, the seaside village of Hout Bay (where you can enjoy an optional and for own account seal island boat cruise) and then on to Cape Point where (by tradition) it is said that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. We’ll return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. Overnight in Cape Town.

Overnight: President Hotel  or similar – Bed & Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 200 kms

Day 14 – Saturday      Cape Town

Enjoy some last-minute shopping (unescorted) or sightseeing (own account). The Robben Island Tour (for own account & time permitting), which departs from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, offers a fascinating excursion or perhaps just wander through the variety of shops and boutiques catering for all tastes and budgets. Later you will be transferred to the airport, harbour or railway station for your onward journey. [Breakfast]

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FRANSCHHOEK WINELANDS OPTION  

If you’ve always dreamed of experiencing an overnight in the scenic Cape Winelands, then this option is for you. You will have the opportunity to maximise your experience of picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality and fine wines, thereafter rejoining the tour with minimum disruption.

Day 11 – Wednesday         Oudtshoorn – Franschhoek

Travel to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago, bringing with them their age-old French wine and food culture.

Overnight in Franschhoek. [Breakfast]  

Day 12 – Thursday        Franschhoek – Cape Town

After a leisurely breakfast, meet your tour guide and set out to the picturesque Winelands of Paarl and Stellenbosch, surrounded by awe inspiring scenery. With extraordinary wine estates and fascinating historical landmarks to explore, your knowledgeable guide will create a memorable Winelands experience. Enjoy two wine tastings and a cellar tour before continuing to Cape Town, where you’ll re-join the main tour. [Breakfast] 

TOUR RATES valid 01/01/2024 – 30/04/2024

R 56 265.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 67 920.00 per single person

TOUR RATES valid 01/05/2024 – 31/07/2024

R 53 175.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 63 385.00 per single person

TOUR RATES valid 01/08/2024 – 31/12/2024

R 57 530.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 69 820.00 per single person

INCLUDES

13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, sightseeing as specified

 EXCLUDES

FLIGHT: DURBAN (UMHLANGA) – PORT ELIZABETH (DUR/PLZ) and departure tax on Day 8

Please book flights to depart Durban (Umhlanga) before 09h00. Tour departs from Port Elizabeth between 10h00-10h30 on Day 8

Recommended flight : BA  6324 departing Durban at  07h45, arriving Port Elizabeth at 09h05

 VISA REQUIREMENTS

This tour travels through Eswatini (Swaziland). Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas to travel through Eswatini (Swaziland).

 There is an opportunity to maximise your experience of the Cape Winelands, with an optional overnight stay (at a supplementary cost) in the picturesque village of Franschhoek on Day 11, rejoining the main tour on Day 12. 

FRANSCHHOEK WINELANDS OPTION:

RATES are valid 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 as a supplement to the tour price:

Accommodation based on Protea Hotel Franschhoek or similar (the option is subject to availability at the time of booking)

R 3 220.00  per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 3 415.00 per single person

DEPARTURE DATES 

  Jan 24 Feb 24 Mar 24 Apr 24 May 24 Jun 24
English / / / 21,28 5,19 2,16
  Jul 24 Aug 24 Sep 24 Oct 24 Nov 24 Dec 24
English 7,21 4,11,18,25 1,8,15,22,29 6,13,20,27 3,10,17,24  1,8

 

Enhance your journey with optional excursions, available for pre-booking, subject to a minimum of 2 people travelling:

 Rates valid 01/01/24 – 31/12/24:

DAY 1 – SUNDAY – JOHANNESBURG – AFTERNOON SOWETO TOUR – R 1080.00 per person

Soweto is unlike any suburb you’ve ever seen or been to, yet the history of struggle encapsulated here is a cornerstone of the South African story.

DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI – R 990.00 per person 

For the wildlife enthusiasts a second open vehicle safari, as an extension to the morning safari, in one of the world’s most renowned game reserves.

DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY – HAZYVIEW – SABIE RIVER BRIDGE SUNSET DINNER – R 550.00 per person 

Experience an exclusive el fresco bridge dinner, overlooking the magnificent Sabie River under a star studded sky. (This experience is weather permitting & subject to availability at the time of booking)

DAY 6 – FRIDAY – HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI – R 1065.00 per person

Enjoy an afternoon, 3-hour open vehicle safari into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve and world renowned for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme.

 DAY 11 – WEDNESDAY – OUDTSHOORN – EARLY MORNING MEERKAT SAFARI – R 850.00 per person

There is an option to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting & subject to availability at the time of booking).

DAY 12 – THURSDAY – CAPE TOWN – MORNING TABLE MOUNTAIN & CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR – R 745.00 per person excluding the cost of the Table Mountain cable way ticket.

Travel by cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting), then descend to further explore the city.

DAY 12 – THURSDAY – CAPE TOWN – MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – MARINE BIG FIVE SAFARI EXPERIENCE – R 3 500.00 per person

Join us for a marine safari where you may see great white sharks, whales, Cape fur seals and a variety of seabirds. On a 2-hour cruise from Gansbaai, Marine Biologists will be on hand to explain more about the amazing animals that visit our shores 

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15 Day South Africa Surprise

15 Day South Africa Surprise Guided Tour

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It’s an adventure unlike any other – South Africa, vast land of unimaginable beauty and diversity of experiences, is set to take your breath away.   Come on this journey of exploration, where you’ll marvel at breathtaking vistas such as the Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window, spend wild time in the company of lions and elephants in Kruger National Park, and walk – or even crawl – through the legendary Cango Caves with their iconic dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

Why?

  • Unbeatable Value for Money!
  • No Internal flights required
  • An iconic highlights tour

A large part of the itinerary is unprescribed, allowing guests to make their own decisions about optional tours and excursions

Route

  • Johannesburg
  • Hazyview / Mpumulanga
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  • Durban
  • Drakensberg
  • Eastern Cape Coast / Tsitsikamma
  • Knysna
  • Mossel Bay
  • Cape Town

This Tour departs on a Sunday [ Note – On Set Departure Dates ]

Min 2 Guests  / Maximum of 40 guests

A Fully Escorted Tour

Day 1: (Sun)  Johannesburg

Upon arrival you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure 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 [ Bed and Breakfast ]

Day 2: (Mon) Johannesburg – Mpumulanga

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. [Breakfast]

Distance travelled today: 500 kms

Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar [ Bed and Breakfast ]

Day 3: (Tue) Mpumulanga   / Kruger National  Park

We have a bright and early start to the day to experience the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in our closed vehicle.  Open vehicle safaris are available (optional and for own account). The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares that supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent.  Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds.   We return to our hotel around lunch time and your afternoon is at leisure to relax.

There is an option to enjoy an African dinner feast and an evening of traditional Shangaan storytelling (optional and for own account) [Packed Breakfast]

Distance travelled today: 200 kms

Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar [ Bed and Packed Breakfast ]  

Day 4 : ( Wed )   Mpumulanga – Eswatini ( Swaziland)

This morning after breakfast, we check out and depart on our journey to Eswatini (Swaziland). We proceed south to Malalane and then onto Eswatini (Swaziland) where this afternoon you will visit a real Chief’s village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Eswatini culture.

Distance travelled today: 280 kms

Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar [ Bed and Breakfast ]  

Day 5 : (Thurs )    Eswatini ( Swaziland ) – St Lucia & Surrouds

This morning we journey through eSwatini (Swaziland) into Zululand.  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. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve (optional and for own account). Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon for overnight.

Distance travelled today: 350 kms

Accommodation: Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar [ Bed and Breakfast ]

Day 6 : ( Fri )   St Lucia & Surrounds – Durban

Guests have the option to take a morning boat cruise (optional and for own account) on Lake St Lucia, to experience Africa’s largest estuarine system, before heading off to Durban. An orientation tour of Durban, that travels along the Golden Mile, the beachfront promenade, The Point Waterfront and harbour introduces us to this multicultural, vibrant seaside city. The orientation tour concludes with a visit to the Durban Botanic Gardens before arriving at our hotel late afternoon.

Distance travelled today: 320 kms

Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge [ Bed and Breakfast ]  

Day 7: (Sat)      Durban – Drakensburg

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps explore the bustling Umhlanga Beach with a stroll along the Promenade mile that buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We visit the impressive 300-foot-high Howick Falls, located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands town of Howick. Our journey continues through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel, situated on a scenic World Heritage site, mid-afternoon. Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or enjoy fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air (optional and for own account).

Distance travelled today: 280 kms

Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar [ Bed, Breakfast, Dinner ]  

Day 8 : ( Sun )    Drakensburg

Enjoy a full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. There are also many leisure activities to be enjoyed at the Resort. There is an option to join a 4×4 tour up the spectacular Sani Pass into the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho (optional and for own account)

Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar [ Bed, Breakfast, Dinner ]

Day 9 :  ( Mon )    Drakensburg  – Eastern Cape Coast

This morning we continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birthplace of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch (own account) outside the capital of Umtata.  We continue via Nelson Mandela’s birthplace and house, arriving late afternoon at our accommodation in Chinsta East, on the beautiful, unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast.

Distance travelled today: 520 kms

Accommodation: Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar [ Bed, Breakfast,  Dinner ]  

Day 10 : (Tues)     Eastern Cape Coast – Tsitsikamma

We awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between our toes.  The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife.  We set off heading south to the Tsitsikamma Forest.

Distance travelled today: 510 kms

Accommodation: Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar  [ Bed and Breakfast ]

Day 11: (Wed)    Tsitsikamma – Knysna

After a leisurely breakfast, 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 mid-afternoon for check in at our hotel.

Distance travelled today: 92 kms

Accommodation:Premier Hotel The Moorings or similar[ Bed , Breakfast & Dinner ]  

Day 12: (Thurs)      Knysna – Oudtshoorn  – Mossel Bay

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. We visit a working ostrich farm and then explore the famous Cango Caves. Walk around the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Overnight in Mossel Bay.

Distance travelled today: 360 kms

Accommodation: Diaz Hotel & Resort or similar [ Bed and Breakfast ]  

Day 13: (Fri)        Mossel Bay – Cape Town

Today’s journey ends in Cape Town. On the way we stop off in Albertinia to visit a well-known aloe factory. In this area, the Cape Aloe grows wild on many farms, and is still harvested in the traditional, labour-intensive way, providing a livelihood for unskilled, independent tappers. We drive via Swellendam, Worcester and through the Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon

Distance travelled today: 420 kms

Accommodation: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar  [ Bed and Breakfast ]  

Day 14: (Sat)          Cape Town ( Unescourted )

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join a sightseeing tour to Table Mountain (optional and for own account) or simply explore the city. Although a small city, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafes and restaurants as well as colourful craft markets. Alternatively relax on one of Cape Town’s many pristine beaches. Overnight in Cape Town

Accommodation: Sun Square Cape Town Gardens or similar  [ Bed and Breakfast ]  

Optional excursions available [ at an additional cost ]  

  • Cape Point Tour Full Day :  Highlights of a trip down to Cape Point include; one of the world’s most spectacular drives, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, two lighthouses on the tip of Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simonstown, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
  • Winelands Tour Full Day   :  From Cape Town make your way out into the picturesque winelands visiting South Africa’s most famous wine regions – Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch. Aside from the excellent wines the area is renowned for its food and is steeped in history such as the Taal monument, various museums and the contribution of the French Huguenots. There are also many attractions you wouldn’t expect to find on a wine route, from butterflies to cheetahs and pretty much everything in between

Accommodation: Sun Square Hotel  [ Bed and Breakfast ]  

Day 15: (Sun)                 Cape Town

This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00. The remainder of the day will be at leisure until your transfer to Cape Town International airport. [Breakfast]

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Validity Cost per adult sharing Cost per single
     
01 Jan -30 April 2024 ZAR 37 470 ZAR 46 910
01 May -31 July 2024 ZAR 34 500 ZAR 43 330
01 Aug – 31 Dec 2024 ZAR 38 460 ZAR 48 370
     

Included:

14 breakfasts, 4 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, sightseeing as specified and Kruger Park Conservation levy (conservation levies are subject to increase without prior notice and are at the discretion of the game park)

VISA REQUIREMENTS

This tour travels through Eswatini (Swaziland) and Lesotho. Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas to travel through Eswatini (Swaziland) and Lesotho.

Please Note:

NOTE

Accommodation check-in on Day 1 is from 14h00. Shuttle service on Day 1 starts at 06h15 and ends at 22h00. If you are arriving on a very early morning or late evening flight, please inform your Travel Agent, in order to make alternative transfer arrangements.

LANGUAGE
All departures are in English

DEPARTURE DATES  – Select Sundays

  Jan24 Feb24 Mar24 Apr24 May24 Jun24
English 7 4 3 7 5 2
  Jul24 Aug24 Sep24 Oct24 Nov24 Dec24
English 7 4 1 6 3 1

 

Enhance the journey with optional excursions on the tour, available for pre-booking, subject to minimum of 2 people travelling:

Rates valid 01/01/2021 – 31/12/2021:

DAY 2 – MONDAY – HAZYVIEW – SABIE RIVER BRIDGE SUNSET DINNER – R 550.00 per person 

Experience an exclusive el fresco bridge dinner, overlooking the magnificent Sabie River under a star studded sky. (This experience is weather permitting & subject to availability at the time of booking)

DAY 3 – TUESDAY – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – FULL DAY OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI – R 1 150.00 per person 

Join a full day open vehicle safari with a highly qualified field guide who is eager to share their knowledge and passion for this unique wilderness area.

DAY 3 – TUESDAY – HAZYVIEW – SHANGAAN CULTURAL DINNER EXPERIENCE – R 550.00 per person 

Enjoy an African dinner feast and an evening of traditional Shangaan storytelling and entertainment.

DAY 5 – THURSDAY – HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI – R 900.00 per person

Enjoy an afternoon, 3-hour open vehicle safari into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve and world renowned for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme.

DAY 6 – FRIDAY – ST LUCIA GAME VIEWING BOAT CRUISE – R 340.00 per person

Enjoy a game viewing boat cruise in St Lucia (depending on weather conditions), getting up close to the sights and sounds of hippos and crocodiles and marvelling at the plentiful birdlife.

 DAY 8 – SUNDAY – SANI PASS  4X4 ADVENTURE TOUR – R 1 425.00 per person

Join a 4×4 tour up Sani Pass and into the tiny mountain Kingdom of Lesotho (passport required) which includes lunch at the highest pub in Africa.

DAY 14 – SATURDAY – CAPE TOWN – MORNING TABLE MOUNTAIN & CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR – R 590.00 per person excluding the cost of the Table Mountain cable way ticket.

Travel by cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting), then descend to further explore the city.

DAY 14 – SATURDAY – CAPE TOWN – KAAPSE STORIES DINNER THEATRE – R 830.00 per person

Enjoy an evening of song, theatre and delicious Cape food that serves as a perfect welcome to the mother city.

DAY 14 – SATURDAY – CAPE TOWN – FULL DAY CAPE PENINSULA TOUR – R 1 400.00 per person

Join this full day tour that explores the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula including a visit to Boulders Beach penguin colony (entrance fee for own account) and Cape Point Nature Reserve.

DAY 14 – SATURDAY – CAPE TOWN – FULL DAY CAPE WINELANDS TOUR – R 1 150.00 per person

While South Africa’s fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. Visit the country’s principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

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4 Day Garden Route Experience

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Departs Sundays. Enquire about other departures for 4 or more people.

Not recommended for children under 4 years. Maximum 2 children 4 to 12 Years pay 75% if sharing with 2 adults

Day 1:  Sunday – Port Elizabeth – Knysna

Meet your representative and fellow travellers and head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline, and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests. You’ll arrive at your hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon, in the heart of the Garden Route. Overnight in Knysna.

Distance travelled today: 360 kms

Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar

Day 2:  Monday – Knysna – Tsitsikamma – Knysna

After breakfast, visit the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Mouth (weather permitting) and the magical Knysna Forests, the stamping ground of the elusive Knysna elephants. Discover the stories of the woodcutters who worked the forests, the elephants that were hunted to extinction and the discovery of gold. Our expedition into the forest starts with a visit to the Dalene Matthee Big Tree Memorial. The enormous Yellowwood tree of over 880 years was named after Matthee, best known author of four books on the Knysna Forest. Enjoy a delicious lunch en route of traditional cuisine and local treats. Overnight in Knysna with dinner at Drydock Restaurant, renowned for dishes with glorious aromas and flavours, using the finest local ingredients and freshly picked herbs from the region. [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

Distance travelled today: 300 kms

Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar

Day 3:  Tuesday – Knysna – Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Along the way, visit ‘Dolphin Point’, an extraordinary viewpoint in Wilderness. In Oudtshoorn, we’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a fun filled interactive tour and light lunch that includes local specialities such as Ostrich Steak, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own account). Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Breakfast & Lunch]

Distance travelled today: 210 kms

Overnight: Hlangana Lodge or similar

Day 4:  Wednesday – Oudtshoorn – Cape Town

There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, to interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom, learning more about this rural community. A portion of the trip monies go towards our Barrydale Farm School Development Fund, that support local education of underprivileged children in rural communities. (The school visit is subject to the school being open). Continue to Cape Town, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain, where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast]

Distance travelled today: 468 kms

Other Options:

  • Enquire about ending your tour at Cape Town International Airport +/- 18:30 on
  • For groups of four or more, enquire about alternative departure days (subject to availability).

 

 01/01/24 – 30/04/24 & 01/09/24 – 31/12/24

R 15 815.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 16 795.00 per single person

01/05/24 – 31/08/24

R 15 540.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 16 490.00 per single person

 

Not recommended for children under 4 years. Maximum 2 children 4 to 12 Years pay 75% if sharing with 2 adults

Prepayment is required for the 4-day Garden Route Tour

Transport, accommodation, meals and excursions/sight-seeing included

MINIMUM OF 4 TRAVELLERS REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE DEPARTURE

BAGGAGE ALLOWED: One suitcase and one shoulder bag.

The Garden Route Tour departs from Port Elizabeth.

2024 Departure Dates

  • April – 21, 28
  • May – 5, 19
  • June – 2, 16
  • July – 7, 21
  • August – 4, 11, 18, 25
  • September – 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • October – 6, 13, 20, 27
  • November – 3, 10, 17, 24
  • December – 1, 8, 15

 

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6 Day Garden Route Splendour

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Routing :  Cape Town  – Port Elizabeth

Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 18 guests

Selected departure dates

Day 1 – Monday                Cape Town – Cape Agulhas – Oudtshoorn

This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic Garden Route. Travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Stop en route at a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the area. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam and the Tradouw Pass to Barrydale and the famous Route 62. Sample top-quality port-style wines in Calitzdorp, before continuing to Oudtshoorn, the ‘ostrich feather capital’ and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy dinner, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak. Overnight in Oudtshoorn

Overnight: Diaz Hotel & Resort or similar  – Bed & Breakfast

Distance travelled today: 550 kms           

Day 2 – Tuesday               Oudtshoorn

After a leisurely breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Afterwards, enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate in the scenic Schoemanshoek Valley. Return to Oudtshoorn for a fun-filled interactive guided tour at a working Ostrich Farm. 

Overnight: La Plume Guest House or similar – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Distance travelled today: 90 kms

Day 3 – Wednesday             Oudtshoorn – Knysna

After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Journey into the magical Knysna Forests (weather & road conditions dependent), the stamping ground of the elusive Knysna elephants. Discover the stories of the woodcutters who worked the forests, the elephants that were hunted to extinction and the discovery of gold. Visit the Dalene Matthee Big Tree Memorial. The enormous Yellowwood tree of over 880 years was named after Matthee, best known author of four books on the Knysna Forest. Enjoy a delicious lunch en route of traditional cuisine and local treats.

.Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar – Bed, Breakfast & Lunch

Distance travelled today: 170 kms

Day 4 – Thursday                   Knysna

Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Knysna area. Your journey will include a visit to the Garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna forest. The major attraction is the forest itself, beautiful yellow wood trees, thick green foliage and streams. Afterwards you’ll have the opportunity to visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The sanctuary is well known for its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates. The tour continues to the famous Eastern Head, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads (weather permitting). Afterwards you’ll travel to Brenton on Sea, a breathtaking holiday location and a nature lover’s paradise with its unspoilt beaches and peaceful surroundings. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure

Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar – Bed & Breakfast 

Distance travelled today: 110 kms

Day 5 – Friday                   Knysna – Tsitsikamma

Travel to Plettenberg Bay, the jewel of the Garden Route, before visiting Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world. The sanctuary was developed to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds. Our journey continues to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.

Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area

Overnight :Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar – Bed & Breakfast 

Distance travelled today: 100 kms

 Day 6 – Saturday            Tsitsikamma – Port Elizabeth

Head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), known as the “friendly city” with a wonderful climate. Enjoy a city orientation tour of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where the tour ends on arrival.

Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport. [Breakfast]

Distance travelled today: 185 kms

 

RATES valid 01/01/2024 – 30/04/2024

R 20 530.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 22 990.00 per single person

RATES valid 01/05/2024 – 30/09/2024

R 19 975.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 22 335.00 per single person

RATES valid 01/10/2024 – 31/12/2024

R 20 530.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 22 990.00 per single person

INCLUDES

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified

DEPARTURE DATES

  Jan 24 Feb 24 Mar 24 Apr 24 May 24 Jun 24
English / / / / 6,20 10
  Jul 24 Aug 24 Sep 24 Oct 24 Nov 24 Dec 24
English 1,15 19,26 2,16,23 7,14,21,28 4,11,18,25 2

LANGUAGE

All departures are in English. German commentary is available on selected departure dates.

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ROUTING

CAPE TOWN – KNYSNA – CAPE TOWN

Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 18 guests

Selected departure dates on a Thursday

LANGUAGE

All departures are in English. German commentary is available on selected departure dates.

 Day 1 – Thursday   Cape Town – Oudtshoorn

Depart Cape Town and travel through the ‘Little Karoo’ and Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. En route, stop off in the town of Barrydale, where we will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before continuing to Oudtshoorn, the “ostrich feather capital” and centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. (The school visit is subject to the school being open)

Overnight: La Plume Guest House  or similar  – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Distance travelled today: 418 kms

Day 2 – Friday        Oudtshoorn – Knysna

After breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Return to Oudtshoorn for a tour and light lunch at an Ostrich Farm. Our journey continues over the scenic Outeniqua Pass to George, the administrative hub of the Garden Route area and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route.

Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar – Bed, Breakfast & Lunch 

Distance travelled today: 204 kms

Day 3 – Saturday         Knysna – Plettenberg Bay – Knysna

After a leisurely breakfast, drive through the Tsitsikamma Forests. Explore this breathtaking stretch of the Garden Route, where mountains, indigenous forests, deep gorges, and lush vegetation hug the rugged coastline of cliffs and sandy beaches.  Visit the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). In the afternoon you’ll return to Knysna, with a stop in Plettenberg Bay, originally christened “Bahia Formosa” (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers. There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. There is also an option (for own account and subject to availability) to visit the Birds of Eden Sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world.

Overnight: Rex Hotel or similar – Bed, Breakfast & Lunch 

Distance travelled today: 200 kms

Day 4 – Sunday             Knysna – Albertinia

After a leisurely breakfast, travel via George and Mossel Bay to Albertinia, a town set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg Mountain Range. Enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive, at a malaria free private game reserve, that is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the Big Five.

Overnight : Garden Route Game Lodge or similar – Bed, Breakfast & Dinner

Distance travelled today: 150 kms

 Day 5 – Monday           Albertinia – Hermanus

Our safari adventure continues with an early morning open vehicle game drive. Our expert guide will endeavour to spoil us with sightings of the “Big Five”, general game and prolific bird life. Leaving the bush behind, our journey will take us to the picturesque Cape Dutch town of Swellendam. This charming town was founded in 1745 and is famous for its youngberries, eclectic architecture and National Parks, as well as outdoor activities. Our journey further continues to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route, offering the best land-based whale watching (Aug-Nov) in the world.

Overnight: Misty Waves or similar – Bed, Breakfast & dinner 

Distance travelled today: 370 kms

Day 6 – Tuesday         Hermanus – Cape Town

After a leisurely breakfast depart Hermanus and travel to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago, bringing with them their age-old French wine and food culture. Our story telling guide will take us on a tour through Franschhoek village, sharing with us the fascinating history of the French Huguenots. Then finally onto Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast]

Distance travelled today: 180 kms

 

NOTE  – Option to extend and stay in Cape Town for a few nights to enjoy this beautiful city 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rates valid 01/01/24 – 30/04/24 & 01/09/24 – 31/12/24

R 23 100.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 27 225.00 per single person

 Rates valid 01/05/24 – 31/08/24

R 22 730.00 per person sharing twin/double accommodation

R 26 690.00 per single person

INCLUDES

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

 

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