Day
1 Sunday - Johannesburg Upon arrival at Johannesburg International
Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is
at leisure and for your own arrangements. You may choose
to buy one of our optional day tours. Park Plaza or similar (S) / The Grace
(D). Day 2
Monday - Pretoria and Mpumalanga (B,L,D) Depart Sandton by 08h00 for an excursion
to Pretoria (South Africa's capital city), then on to the world famous Premier
Diamond Mines. The "Great Star of Africa" cut from Africa's biggest
diamond, the Cullinan Diamond (mined here) is now in the scepter of the British
Crown Jewels. After lunch continue on towards Mpumalanga. We drop several thousand
feet from the Highveld to the lush sub-tropical region of South Africa, known
as the Lowveld. The Royal Hotel (S+D)
Day
3 Tuesday - The Lowveld and Kruger National Park (B,L,D) Our full-day
tour includes: the old mining village of Pilgrim's Rest where gold was first discovered;
God's Window, a boundless view, stretching across the thickly forested mountains
and fertile plains, and one of the natural wonders of Africa; the spectacular
Blyde River Canyon. Continue to Kruger Park, arriving at our camp in time for
a traditional sundowner in the African Bushveld. Kruger Rest Camp (S) / Lion Sands
Private Game Reserve (D).
Day 4 Wednesday
- Kruger National Park (B) Up before breakfast, set off in your open safari
vehicle in search of the ' Big Five' (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard).
This internationally renowned game park is home to an unsurpassed variety of African
animal, plant, bird and insect life. It is a truly an enchanting place. The most
frequently seen mammals are impala, zebra, giraffe and elephant. Kruger Rest Camp
(S) /Lion Sands Private Game Reserve (D) Day
5 Thursday - Swaziland (B,D) Drive through lovely scenery up to
the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British High Commission territory, now
ruled by King MsVVati III. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Works for a demonstration of
hand-made glass artifacts before stopping in the capital Mbabane, where there
are colorful markets known for their woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Tonight
you stay in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. Ezulweni Sun (S) / Royal Swazi Sun
(D)
Day 6 Friday - Zululand (B,L,D) This
morning visit the Swazi Candle Making factory to view some of its colorful artworks,
before continuing south into Zululand through rugged country where Zulu huts dot
the landscape. After lunch in Hluhluwe, we proceed to our hotel for check in.
This afternoon, relax at the pool, or enjoy the Zulu Kraal experience (included)
with Zulu dancing and explore the many other aspects of Zulu life. For the more
adventurous, perhaps take an optional cruise up the river in search of hippo,
or an open vehicle game drive. Zulu Nyala Heritage Hotel (S) / Zulu Nyala Game
Lodge (D)
Day 7 Saturday - Durban (B) Our
short drive further down the coast to Durban, takes us past huge sugar estates
and the rolling hills of the North Coast. We arrive just before lunch. Holiday
Inn Garden Court North Beach (S / Durban Hilton (D)
Day
8 Sunday - Port Elizabeth / Knysna (B,D) An early wake-up this morning
before transferring to the airport in time for your onward flight to Port Elizabeth
(cost of flight not included). On arrival, you will be met by your new guide and
assisted to your transport. We setoff from the airport between 12h00 and 13h00.
Travel through the Tsitsikamma Forest towards the romantic seaside resort of Knysna,
nestled in the t, heart of the Garden Route. Scenic stops are made along the way.
Dinner is at your hotel. Knysna Log-Inn (S) / Protea Hotel Knysna Quays (D)
Day
9 Monday - Knysna (B) Depart today on a full day tour of Knysna.
Your itinerary includes a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe between Sedgefield and
George and a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon with a visit to the Featherbed Nature
Reserve. Admire the view of The Heads, the two majestic rock cliffs at the lagoon's
entrance to the Indian Ocean, and an opportunity for oyster tasting if time permits
(own account). Knysna Log-Inn (S) / Protea Hotel Knysna Quays (D).
Day
10 Tuesday - Cango Caves and Oudtshoorn (B,L) Drive through the
spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'Feather Capital' of the
world because of its large ostrich industry. Enjoy a tour of an ostrich farm.
Visit the Cango Caves, regarded as one of South Africa's foremost natural wonders.
Queens Hotel (S) /Rosenhof Country Lodge (D)
Day
11 Wednesday - Hermanus and Cape Town (B) Today we travel via Calitzdorp,
Barrydale and the Tradouw Pass to Swellendam and then onto the seaside village
Hermanus, famous as a favorite breeding site of the Southern Right Whale (whale
sightings are seasonal). We take a scenic drive via Sir Lowry's Pass arriving
in Cape Town late in the afternoon. Drop-off at the airport or a centrally located
hotel is possible. Protea Hotel President (S) / Radisson Hotel Waterfront (D).
Day
12 Thursday - Cape Peninsula (B) Depart on a full-day tour of the
Cape Peninsula, driving along the Atlantic seaboard, via Hout Bay where you may
opt for a cruise to Seal Island, to view these playful creatures. Visit Cape Point
Nature Reserve and then stop to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach (own
account). Drive through the historic naval village of Simon's Town. Protea Hotel
President (S) / Radisson Hotel Waterfront (D).
Day
13 Friday - Cape Winelands (B) Today we set out on an exciting journey
of the beautiful Cape Winelands. Visit Paarl and Stellenbosch and stop for wine
tasting at two well-known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans
Language Monument. Protea Hotel President (S) / Radisson Hotel Waterfront (D).
Day
14 Saturday - Cape Town (B) Check-out of your hotel and transfer
to the airport in time for your flight.
Departures:
Sunday
Group Size: Minimum 2 participants
Tour
includes: Nights Hotel/Lodge
Accommodation with local hotel taxes as per itinerary Meals as per itinerary
(B,L,D) Special safari-van with experienced driver /guide All transfers
& game drives in National Parks as listed
Not
included: All
domestic and international airfare and airport taxes Tips and expenditure
of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc. Other tours
& meals not mentioned in the program Travel & Personal accident insurance
Prices
per person:
Prices
in Standard Hotels | Availability | Double | Triple | Single | May
01, 2003 - Aug 31, 2003 | $2000 | $1500 | $2479 | Sep
01, 2003 - Oct 31, 2003 | $2170 | $1628 | $2702 |
Nov 01, 2003 - Apr 30, 2004 | $2381 | $2183 |
$2945 | May 01, 2004 -
Aug 31, 2004 | $2173 | $1992 | $2695 | Sep
01, 2004 - Oct 31, 2004 | $2381 | $2183 | $2945 | | Prices
in Deluxe Hotels | Availability | Double | Triple | Single | May
01, 2003 - Aug 31, 2003 | $2833 | - | $3869 | Sep
01, 2003 - Oct 31, 2003 | $3251 | - | $4692 |
Nov 01, 2003 - Apr 30, 2004 | $3637 | - | $5045 | May
01, 2004 - Aug 31, 2004 | $3167 | - | $4359 | Sep
01, 2004 - Oct 31, 2004 | $3714 | - | $5165 |
Hotels
to use:
Location
| Standard
Hotels | Deluxe
Hotels | Johannesburg |
Park Plaz | The Grace | Mpumalanga | The
Royal Hotel | The Royal Hotel | Kruger | Kruger
Rest Camp | Lion Sands Private Reserve | Swaziland | Ezulewi
Sun | Royal Swazi Sun | Zululand | Zulu
Nyala Heritage Htl | Zulu Nyala
Game Lodge | Durban | HIGC
North Beach | Durban Hilton | Knysna | Knysna
Log-Inn | Protea Knysna Quays | Oudtshoorn | Queens
Hotel | Rosenhof Country Lodge | Cape
Town | Protea
President | Radisson Waterfront |
Highlights:
Visit the diamond mine
that produced the `Great Star of Africa'. View the spectacular Blyde River
Canyon and God's Window. Seek out the `Big 5' in the Kruger National Park
in open safari vehicles. Visit a traditional African craft market in the Kingdom
of Swaziland. Featherbed Nature Reserve and Knysna Lagoon. Outenigua Choo-Tjoe.
The Cango Caves An Ostrich farm experience Whales at Hermanus (seasonal
- July to Nov).
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