SAFARI CREW
Your driver / guide has been selected based on his experience and knowledge of South Africa as well as his ability to ensure a comfortable, smoothly operated safari for a fun & friendly small group of travelers. Most of the guides are South African citizens and all have a love of the bush & an in-depth knowledge of their country that is enthusiastically shared.

SMALL & PERSONALISED GROUPS
The group will consist of 1 to 9 travellers plus one safari guide / driver.

SAFARI VEHICLE FEATURES
Depending on the group size you will travel in either an air conditioned luxury sedan (one or two of you) or a safari microbus (usually for 3 to 7 passengers) or a luxury touring coach. Some game drives will be in an open vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is included at upper 4 star hotels and country lodges. They offer comfortable and spacious rooms often decorated with inspiring African themes and en suite bathrooms. At the time of booking we will confirm which lodges, hotels etc you will be staying at and we will give you the web links so you can do some browsing and be sure this safari is right for you!

LUGGAGE
We recommend that you take one soft bag, rather than a hard suitcase.

SLEEPING BAG/ BLANKET
Not necessary on this safari.

PERSONAL EFFECTS
Travel light with light, casual clothing for the day and something warm for evenings in the bush. Take a good pair of walking/ tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle, swimsuit, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera and spare film. Allow enough money for lunches, souvenirs, evenings out, drinks & special excursions. A detailed what to bring list will be provided when you book.

CAMP CUISINE & DRINKS
Breakfast and dinner are included on this safari. You are bound to enjoy the standard of cuisine offered in South Africa – fresh produce and innovative fare! Lunch is not included and will often be taken ‘on the road’ – your guide will know the best spots to stop for good value, healthy lunch options. Drinks are not included and can be purchased by you in each location. Special meal requirements can be accommodated but please let us know in advance.

AFRICAN CONDITIONS
Even in South Africa, being on the road can be a bit unpredictable and at times the itinerary will change to take local conditions into account. Unforeseen circumstances due to problems with road conditions, weather, mechanical breakdown etc can delay & change the performance of the safari. Please come prepared.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is not included and is considered obligatory.
You are responsible for arranging your own insurance.

IMPORTANT NOTE
At the time of publishing this itinerary the information was correct, however things change – prices, dates and even the day-to-day plan. Before we ask you for a deposit we will ensure that you are aware of any changes and then it is up to you to decide if this is the safari that suits your style & budget.

Group size is limited to 9 passengers, travel is in a luxury microbus, minicoach or sedan and accommodation is in comfortable hotels and lodges. Your expert guide will introduce you to the wonders of African wildlife & nature as well as to traditions of the Zulu people.

THE ITINERARY

1ST Day – Country Lodge, 1 night

Leave Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Province of the Rising Sun’, Mpumalanga, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

Travel over the famous Long Tom Pass on to the small town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway. Enjoy a delectable dinner that can only be described as a ‘culinary masterpiece’.
Dinner

2nd Day – through stunning scenery to Kruger National Park, 1 night safari hotel

After breakfast, visit the Mac Mac Waterfalls. Along the Bonnet Pass, pay a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest, where the richest alluvial gold deposits in South Africa were discovered in 1873. Continue exploring the Panorama Route featuring: the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and various waterfalls.

Travelling over Kowyn’s Pass to the Hazyview area, arrive at your luxury safari hotel in a lush sub-tropical ‘Garden of Eden’ setting. Enter the Kruger National Park for a short introductory game drive in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for an eclectic table d’hôte dinner.
Dinner and breakfast

3rd Day – Game viewing, overnight lodge accommodation

Early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park – an open safari vehicle is available as an optional extra. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the Kruger National Park followed by further game viewing en route to the private game lodge.

Arrive in time for high tea, and late afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for dinner where an African feast awaits you.
Breakfast and dinner

4th Day – Maputaland Lodge, 1 night

An early morning game drive (optional) and then breakfast before you head exit the park via the Mananga border through eastern Swaziland and along the Lebombo Mountains. Leave Swaziland at Golela border post and continue via the town of Pongola to a Maputaland safari lodge, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner served in the Boma under the African sky (weather permitting).
Breakfast and dinner

5th Day  – Shakaland, Beehive hotel, 1 night

After an early safari in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and breakfast, visit St Lucia, a World Heritage Site, and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippo and crocodiles.

Travel to Shakaland to stay in a traditional Zulu Umuzi or homestead, an sleep in a luxury ‘beehive hut’. Feel the pulsating rhythm of mysterious and magical Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus, in this authentic re-creation of the Great Kraal overlooking the Phobane Lake.

6th Day  – Safari ends in Durban

After breakfast enjoy an enriching experience affording a better understanding of the Zulu nation, its people and their intriguing customs. Highlights include the sight of the assegai-wielding warriers, sharing the fascinating secrets of the Songomas and witnessing traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer drinking ceremonies. Mid morning depart for Durban and you will be delivered to your hotel or to the Airport for your onward flight.

13 days / 12 nights
Johannesburg to Cape Town (or Cape Town to Johannesburg)

Staying in upper 3 and 4 star hotels and lodges and travelling in a small group with an expert local guide, see the highlights of South Africa from the cities to the mountains, the game country and coast!

SAFARI ITINERARY

1st Day  – Johannesburg, hotel accommodation 1 night

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and transferred to your hotel Half day Johannesburg city tour including the downtown historical buildings and the arty suburb of Melville. Return to your hotel via the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia and the suburb of Rosebank.

2nd Day – Mpumalanga, cottages in a lodge garden, 1 night

Depart from Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Province of the Rising Sun’, Mpumalanga, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Travel over the famous Long Tom Pass on to the small town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway, timber cottages surrounded by beautiful gardens. Enjoy a dinner that can only be described as a ‘culinary masterpiece’.
Dinner and breakfast
3rd Day – Game Lodge accommodation, 1 night

After breakfast, visit the Mac Mac Waterfalls. Along the Bonnet Pass pay a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest, where the richest alluvial gold deposits in South Africa were discovered in 1873.
Continue exploring the Panorama Route featuring: the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and various waterfalls. Travelling over Kowyn’s Pass to the Hazyview area. Arrive at your luxury safari hotel in a lush sub-tropical ‘Garden of Eden’ setting. Enter the Kruger National Park for a short introductory game drive in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for an eclectic table d’hôte dinner.
Dinner and breakfast

4th Day  – Game Lodge, 1 night

Early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. An open safari vehicle is available as an optional extra. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the Kruger National Park followed by further game viewing en route to another private game lodge. Arrive in time for high tea, and late afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for dinner where an African feast awaits you.
Dinner and breakfast

5th Day – through Swaziland to Maputaland, lodge accommodation, 1 night

Participate in an early morning game activity. After breakfast depart via the Mananga border post through eastern Swaziland and along the Lebombo Mountains. Leave Swaziland at Golela border post and continue via the town of Pongola to a Maputaland safari lodge, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner served in the Boma under the African sky (weather permitting).
Dinner and breakfast

6th Day – Umhlanga, Durban Hotel, 2 nights

After an early safari in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and breakfast, visit St Lucia, a World Heritage Site, and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippo and crocodiles. After driving through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard, arrive in the bustling city of Durban for drop off at your hotel.
Breakfast

7th Day  – Umhlanga / Durban sightseeing

Optional full day tour of Shakaland. Depart Durban and travel to Eshowe and the authentic Zulu Kraal of Shakaland. Feel the pulsating rhythm of Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus. Experience the sight of assegai wielding warriors, share the fascinating secrets of Sangomas and witness traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear and beer making ceremony. Traditional Zulu lunch will be served. For those not taking the tour, enjoy the day at leisure – please note that this excursion is not included in the package price.
Breakfast

8ht Day – Port Elizabeth, coastal hotel, 1 night

Morning at leisure and in time for your flight you will be transferred to Durban International Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will be met and transferred to your beachfront hotel.
Breakfast

9th Day – Knysna, Waterfront Hotel, 1 night
Departing Port Elizabeth, enter the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Bloukrans and Groot River passes. Attractions to be visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. Gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Stop for a refreshment in the ‘millionaire’s playground’ of Plettenberg Bay reach South Africa’s ‘oyster capital’ – Knysna. After checking into your waterfront hotel, you have sufficient time to enjoy a sunset cruise on the lagoon (optional extra) or a simple stroll through the village and waterfront. Enjoy a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the waterfront.
Dinner & Breakfast

10th Day – Oudtshoorn, Country Lodge, 1 night

Start the day with a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historical Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime museums with relics of famous explorers. Continue over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit a local ostrich farm before checking into your hotel.

The remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Time permitting; an optional extra tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is available. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Dinner and breakfast

11th Day – Cape Town, hotel accommodation for 2 nights

After an early breakfast, our journey to Cape Town begins. Leaving the Klein Karoo, visit the towns of Calitzdorp and Barrydale as the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas. Over the folded sandstone mountains of the Huis River and Tradouw Passes, arrive at the charming town of Swellendam. After travelling the plateau of expansive apple orchards in and around Grabouw our day ends with the first glimpse of Table Mountain from the top of Sir Lowry’s Pass.
Breakfast

12th Day – Touring Cape Town

Full Day Cape Highlights Tour: travelling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve. Enjoying stunning views from the highest point and continue towards Simonstown and Muizenberg. After lunch (not included), sample some South African wines at a local wine estate. Travel through the university town of Stellenbosch before returning to the hotel in the early evening. Please note: the drive along Chapman’s Peak is subject to the road being open.
Breakfast

13th Day – Safari ends in Cape Town

Morning at leisure for last minute shopping at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and when the time comes you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.

DATES

Southbound from Johannesburg to Cape Town – from Johannesburg on Saturday

Departures from Cape Town to Johannesburg – from Cape Town on Monday

This trip involves wonderful coastal and inland scenery together with the knowledge of expert local guides, convinient hotels and stylish country lodge accommodation. Group size is limited to 9 passengers and travel is in a luxury microbus, minicoach or sedan.

THE ITINERARY

1ST Day – Oudtshoorn Country Hotel for 1 night
Leave Cape Town through Du Toit’s Kloof Pass to Worcester and traverse the wel known ‘Route 62′ passing through Montagu to the town of Robertson. Tour the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp where the true difference of landscapes is noted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas to your quaint hotel in Oudtshoorn.

After checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Return to the hotel and enjoy a hearty dinner in the elegant dining room wel known for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Dinner

2nd Day – Klein Karoo to Knysna, convinient hotel, 1 night

When breakfast is done, start the day with a tour to a local ostrich farm. Leaving Oudtshoorn, proceed over the Outeniqua Pass and experience the sudden contrast of the semi-desert Klein Karoo to indigenous ‘Fynbos’ vegetation as we approach South Africa’s ‘oyster capital’, Knysna.

After checking into your waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront.
Breakfast and dinner

3rd Day  – Coastal Hotel, 1 night

After breakfast you have sufficient time to enjoy a boat cruise on the lagoon (not included) or a simple stroll through the village or waterfront. Enjoy a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historic Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with their relics of famous explorers.

Our tour continues via Swellendam to your hotel at Waenhuiskrans, set in the beauty of white limestone cliffs, giant sand dunes, pristine beaches, stunning nature reserves and the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Freshen up for a delectable dinner featuring Cape country cuisine blending old Cape Malay favorites with some modern eclectic innovations.
Breakfast and dinner

4th Day – safari ends in Cape Town

After a full South African breakfast, the final day begins with a short stop at the small town of Bredasdorp with a visit of the world famous Shipwreck Museum. Continue via Cape Agulhas (where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet) en route to Hermanus.

Have a short rest stop in Hermanus, which is famed for being the best land based whale-watching site in the world. Our journey back to Cape Town continues via the wheat fields of the Overberg. Proceed via the spectacular coastal drive along the east coast of False Bay with its panoramic views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. Our tour ends with drop off at your hotel or at Cape Town International Airport.
Breakfast

See the best of South Africa a country that boasts the tourism mantra – ‘a world in one country’ and rightly so! Staying in 4 & 5 star hotels you group (of up to six) passengers will travel with an expert local guide.

SAFARI ITINERARY

1st Day – Johannesburg, luxury hotel, 1 night

On reaching Johannesburg, an expert driver / guide will privately transfer you to your luxury Northern Suburbs hotel. Enjoy a half-day ‘Rebirth of a Nation’ tour consisting of Johannesburg city sightseeing, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown and Constitution Hill. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
No meals today

2nd Day  – Mpumalanga, Luxury Lodge, 1 night

leave Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Province of the Rising Sun’, Mpumalanga, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Travel over the famous Long Tom Pass on to the small town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway. Enjoy a delectable dinner that can only be described as a ‘culinary masterpiece’.
Breakfast and dinner

3rd Day  – Private Game Lodge, 1 night

Enjoy a full English breakfast on the verandah before departing via Pilgrim’s Rest to the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Lisbon Waterfalls. Proceed to an exclusive private game lodge, arriving in time for high tea and a late afternoon game-drive in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker. Endeavor to spoil you with sightings of the ‘Big Five’. Enjoy a safari style bush dinner under the stars (weather permitting).
Breakfast and dinner

4th Day  – Swaziland, luxury hotel, 1 night

An early morning bush walk or game drive and after brunch leave for the Kruger National Park. Established in 1898, this Park of over two million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its flora and fauna. Continue onward to the Kingdom of Swaziland, visiting the capital city of Mbabane. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory with a late afternoon arrival at the luxury hotel situated in the majestic Ezulwini Valley. Fine dining, an evening of entertainment and excitement awaits you.
Breakfast and dinner

5th Day  – Private game reserve, 2 nights

After breakfast, visit a typical Swazi Market and the Swazi candle factory. Travel through pineapple plantations and beautiful mountainous scenery. Leave Swaziland and proceed to your next exclusive private game lodge. After high tea, set out on an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle, accompanied by an experienced guide. Return to the Lodge for dinner served in an African Boma (weather permitting).
Breakfast and dinner

6th Day – A day in the bush but oh what choices!

take part in a morning game viewing activity and then you have the choice to enjoy a hard-earned lazy day relaxing around the pool or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment (not included), whilst admiring the majestic Maputaland bush. A nutritious lunch can be enjoyed on either the main deck or in the privacy of your villa. After high tea, set out for an evening game drive where you have the opportunity to mingle with the nocturnal animals inhabiting this unique biosphere. Enjoy a truly African cultural experience and bush dinner (weather permitting) before retiring to your luxurious villa.
Breakfast and dinner

7th Day – North Coast & Durban, luxury hotel, 1 night

An early morning game drive and after brunch, travel to St Lucia, a World Heritage Site. Enjoy a river cruise on the estuary known as ‘birder’s paradise’. Here pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles may be seen. Drive through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard towards the bustling city of Durban where the day concludes at a luxurious resort hotel on Durban’s pristine North Coast.
Breakfast

8th Day – North Coast & Durban, luxury hotel, 1 night

Morning at leisure, followed by a private transfer to Durban International Airport for the scheduled flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). You are met on arrival in Port Elizabeth and transferred to the hotel.
Breakfast

9th Day – Plettenberg Bay, luxury hotel for 2 nights

Leaving Port Elizabeth, enter the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains. Spectacular scenery awaits you as you cross the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Attractions to be visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the suspension bridge over Storms River mouth where a meal stop will be taken (not included). Continue to Nature’s Valley and enjoy a short stroll on the beach. Travel to the ‘millionaires’ playground’ of Plettenberg Bay to the exclusive hotel with its spectacular views. Enjoy a superb dinner served in the dining room or terrace (weather permitting).
Breakfast and dinner

10th Day – Explore Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

After breakfast, depart on an ocean safari adventure where various whales, dolphins, penguins and seals can be seen in their natural habitat (weather and sea conditions permitting). Between noon and early afternoon, relax and enjoy a meal option of your choice (not included). After lunch, enjoy a hard earned lazy afternoon at the hotel, around the pool or soaking up the sun on the spectacular beach. For those interested in Knysna, your driver / guide will provide an afternoon excursion to the ‘oyster capital’ where you can stroll along the Knysna waterfront and observe the famous heads from the top of the Eastern Knysna Head. Here, spectacular panoramic views of the lagoon may also be enjoyed. In the early evening, freshen up for an elegantly presented and sumptuous dinner.
Breakfast and dinner

11th Day – Oudtshoorn & Mountain Passes, 1 night Country House

After breakfast, start the day with a scenic drive through Knysna, Wilderness, Dolphin Point and George. Continue over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Time permitting; an optional extra tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is available. The remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a hearty dinner served in the elegant dining room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Breakfast and dinner

12th Day  – Cape Town, luxury hotel, 3 nights

After an early breakfast, our journey to Cape Town begins. Leaving the Klein Karoo, visit the towns of Calitzdorp and Barrydale where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas. Traverse the famous ‘Route 62′, passing through the towns of Robertson and on to Worcester via Montagu. The day ends with the first glimpse of Table Mountain, from the top of Du Toit’s Kloof Pass and drop off at your luxury hotel in a pristine location overlooking the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Breakfast

13th Day – Cape Town

Whole-Day Cape Highlights tour – traveling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve. After enjoying beautiful views from the highest point and the lighthouse, continue towards Simonstown and Muizenberg. After lunch (not included) sample some South African wines at a local wine estate. Travel through the University town of Stellenbosch before returning to the hotel in the early evening. Please note: the drive along Chapman’s Peak is subject to the road being open.
Breakfast

14th Day – Cape Town

Today’s touring starts in the morning with a visit up Table Mountain where the varying flora and fauna will be explained. The cableway ticket is not included as the mountain visit is weather permitting. Continue with a City Tour incorporating the Malay Quarter, a walk through the Castle of Good Hope and on to Milnerton for a spectacular view of Table Mountain and the city. En route back to the hotel, visit the Cape Town Diamond Works. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast

15th Day – Safari ends

The morning is at leisure to enjoy last minute shopping at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Private transfer to Cape Town Airport in time for your onward flight is included.

Visit a private game reserve, Kruger National Park, and the stunning mountain country of the Mpumalanga region, just east of Johannesburg. Group size is limited to 9 passengers, travel is in a luxury microbus, minicoach or sedan and accommodation is in comfortable hotels and ldoges.

THE ITINERARY

1ST Day  – Private Game Reserve, Lodge accommodation, 1 night

Leave Johannesburg and travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom, Lydenburg and over the Abel Erasmus Pass. After passing through the J.G. Strijdom Tunnel, marvel at the mountainous scenery whilst passing through a homeland, formerly known as Lebowa.

Continue to your private game lodge, near the Kruger National Park. Arrive in time for afternoon tea, followed by your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a diverse array of eclectic cuisine.
Dinner

2nd Day – Kruger National Park, Game Hotel, 1 night

Early morning bush walk, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the smaller species of Africa’s animal kingdom. After breakfast, continue to the world famous Kruger National Park.

Spend the remainder of the day viewing the ‘Big Five’, general game and prolific bird life. Late afternoon arrival at the safari hotel, where dinner will be served in a traditional African Boma (weather permitting).
Dinner and breakfast

3rd Day – Game viewing, mountain travel and a Country Lodge for 1 night

Early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. An open safari vehicle is available as an optional extra. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, travel via Kowyn’s Pass to Graskop. Explore the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring: the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and various waterfalls. Continue with a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest, Mac Mac Waterfalls and Sabie. A superb meal completes the day.
Dinner and breakfast

4th Day – safari ends in Johannesburg

After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, our journey to Johannesburg begins with a visit to the Lone Creek Waterfalls and the small town of Sabie. Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank. Our safari ends with drop off at your hotel or Johannesburg International Airport.
Breakfast

The knowledge of local guides,together with comfortable hotels and fashionable country lodge accommodation make sure that your Garden Route experience will be just Magic! Group size is limited to 9 passengers and travel is in a luxury microbus, minicoach or sedan.

THE ITINERARY

1st Day  – Klein Karoo, Country Lodge for 1 night

Leave Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass. After touring the plateau of expansive apple orchards in and around Grabouw, reach at the attractive town of Swellendam and proceed through the folded sandstone mountains of the Huis River and Tradouw Passes.

The true difference of landscapes is made clear through the ever-changing semi-desert areas of the Klein Karoo.Travel through the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp en route to Oudtshoorn. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is spent touring the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Get back to the hotel and enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.
Dinner

2nd Day – Knysna, Hotel accommodation, 1 night

When breakfast, set the day off with a tour to a local ostrich farm for a guided tour. Leaving Oudtshoorn, proceed over the Robinson Pass to Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the wel known Post Office Tree before touring the Diaz and Maritime Museums with relics of wel known explorers.

Take pleaseure in a scenic cruise via Dolphin Point to Wilderness and on to South Africa’s ‘oyster capital’, Knysna. After checking into your waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront.
Dinner and breakfast

3rd Day – safari ends in Port Elizabeth

When breakfast is done you have adquate time to have fun during the boat cruise on the lagoon (optional extra) or a simple stroll via the village or waterfront. Our journey to Port Elizabeth commences with a short refreshment stop in the ‘millionaire’s playground’ of Plettenberg Bay. Attractions to be visited in the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. Gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic chances abound. Depart from the Garden Route through the Groot River and the Bloukrans Passes to Port Elizabeth. The day ends at your hotel or Port Elizabeth Airport.
Breakfast

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This tour is ideal for the first time traveller to South Africa and is planned to include a good mix of highlights and relaxation time. Luxury lodges and hotels are included, along with a larger car and

SAFARI ITINERARY

1stDay – Cape Town, Radisson Hotel, 3 nights

After arriving at Cape Town International Airport you will be gathered by our representative and given your world-class documentation and assisted to the Europcar rental counter to collect your vehicle. From the airport, travel to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The Radisson Hotel Waterfront’s private marina is complemented by hotel décor that exhibits a distinctively nautical flair.
Estimated travel time – 45 minutes
Radisson Hotel Waterfront.

2nd & 3rd day – Cape Town

Found on rocks facing the ocean, this hotel is ideally located for touring all the sightseeing attractions that Cape Town has to offer. We recommend excursions to Cape Point, the famous wine lands, Table Mountain and Robben Island. A large variety of half and full day tours are available. We can talk about your touring options when you are booking.
Breakfast every day

4th Day – Oudtshoorn, Rosenhof Country House, 1 night

Leave Cape Town for travel via Swellendam and Mossel Bay to Oudtshoorn – the ostrich capital of the world. Your hotel, a beautifully restored Victorian house, offers views of the Swartberg Mountains and makes the ideal base to tour the wel known Cango Caves, one of the ostrich show farms or the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
Estimated travel time – 5.5 hours
Rosenhof Country House
Dinner and breakfast

5th Day & 6th – Plettenberg Bay, Plettenberg Park, 2 nights

Ysou proceed via George and Knysna to Plettenberg Bay where your hotel is set high on the majestic cliffs of the dramatic coastline. As a gateway to the Garden Route this area provides much to discovere. Take pleasure in  the stunning blue bay, white sandy beaches and watch out for dolphins and whales (in season) or visit the rugged Tsitsikamma Mountains
Estimated travel time 2.5 hours
Plettenberg Park
Breakfast

7th Day – to Sun City, Palace of the Lost City, 2 nights

When breakfast is done, take back your car to George Airport and head to Johannesburg (not included). At Johannesburg Airport collect you hire car and head North West to Sun City.

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is the fabled royal residence of an ancient king and is perhaps the most extraordinary hotel in the world. The Palace lavishes its guests with luxurious surrounds and impeccable service. From its excelent architecture to its custom made furnishings and its richly accented decor every corner of the hotel will surprise and amaze you. Take time to study the detail of the impressive and huge salons and public spaces and you will find a collection of paintings, sculptures, mosaics and other pieces of art, each a cherish in its own right. The accommodation rooms are equally beautiful, spacious and well appointed.
Estimated travel time – 1.5 Hours
The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City
Breakfast

8th Day – Get to know Sun City

The magnificence of The Palace overlooks 25 hectares of jungle, regal stairways, gardens, amphitheatres, royal baths, and the popular ‘Valley of the Waves’ theme park all waiting to be explored. Sun City has dazzled the international community with its glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants, extensive sports facilities and star-studded spectaculars. The full variety of entertainment on offer ranges from slots to safaris; from theatre extravaganzas to gaming arcades; from horse-riding to golf and the fun filled Valley of Waves.

Dining at Sun City is a gastronomic experience without equal. The range is enormous – from the elegant Villa del Palazzo at The Palace, where gourmet Italian dining is a fine art; to the splendid themed buffets, which are lavishly presented each night at the Palm Terrace in The Sun City Cabanas. You’ll also find an enormous selection of fast food and snacks throughout the resort.
Breakfast

9th Day– Pilgrim’s Rest, Mount Sheba Nature Reserve, 1 night

Leave Sun City and travel via Pretoria, Dullstroom and Lydenburg to the Mount Sheba Nature Reserve. Relax at your country retreat, surrounded by indigenous forests and mountains above the historic mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest.
Estimated travel time – 6 hours
Mount Sheba
Dinner and breakfast

10th day – Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve, 2 nights

When you are done with breakfast, travel via Sabie and on to the ‘Big Five’ Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Reach at Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve in time for afternoon high tea and game drive in an open safari vehicle. Take pleasure in fantastic game viewing, gourmet food and magnificent accommodation. Each glass-fronted suite with superb views of the bushveld has a private deck and plunge pool. The experienced staff has been hand selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm and total dedication to service excellence.
Approximate travel time – 3 hours
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve
All meals and 2 game viewing activities

11th day– Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve

Have an early game drive and then enjoy a hearty breakfast and relax at the lodge until lunch, or for the more adventurous, a guided bush walk is on offer. After high tea and the late afternoon game drive, get back to the lodge for an African feast in the boma (weather permitting).
All meals and 2 game sight activities

12th Day – Blue Mountain Lodge, 2 nights

You will have a morning game viewing activity and breakfast,and proceed continue on to your small luxury hotel near Hazyview. Blue Mountain Lodge, an out of Africa dream come true, is well known for its luxurious setting and design, innovative cuisine and personal service.
Approximate travel time – one hour
Blue Mountain Lodge
Dinner and breakfast

13th day – Tour the Panorama Route

After a sumptuous breakfast, you have the full day at your disposal to either rest at this wonderful hotel or to visit the sights of the Panorama Route. We recommend a visit to the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and the various waterfalls.
Dinner and breakfast

14th Day – Johannesburg, Melrose Arch Hotel, 1 night

After breakfast drive via Nelspruit and Witbank to Johannesburg. Your luxury hotel is set in the leafy suburbs of northern Johannesburg in an innovative and technologically advanced mixed-use lifestyle centre. Dinner is at your leisure and may be taken at the varied restaurants in Melrose Arch, or in nearby Sandton or Rosebank.
Approximate travel time – 4 hours
Melrose Arch Hotel
Breakfast

15th day – The safari ends

When breakfast is done, catch up on some last minute shopping or the numerous day tours on offer. Continue to Johannesburg International Airport for rental drop off.
Breakfast

DATES

Leaves Cape Town everyday  to suit your travel plans, and the journey can be reversed or modified as you require.