17 Day South Africa Roundtrip
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Day 1 – Flight to South Africa
Day 2 – Johannesburg
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport you will be met by your guide. Your trip starts with a tour of Pretoria – one of South Africa’s three capitals, the others being Cape Town and Bloemfontein. The city is also known as the "Jacaranda city" because of the large number of purple Jacaranda trees that line the streets and which are in full bloom in October-November.
The tour includes a visit to the Union Buildings, South Africa’s administrative headquarters, as well as to the Voortrekker Monument.
In the late afternoon we arrive at a cultural village for a traditional African welcome, where we will be entertained by traditional dancing followed by dinner and a good night's rest.
Overnight: at a cultural village or similar, incl. dinner & breakfast, near Johannesburg.
Day 3 – Johannesburg – Panorama Route – Graskop
After an early breakfast we head east towards the Panorama Route, an area extremely rich in natural beauty, approximately a 4-hour bus journey from Johannesburg. We visit Pilgrim's Rest, an old gold mining town and now a national monument, as well as the mighty Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck potholes.
Overnight: Graskop Hotel or similar, incl. dinner & breakfast, Graskop.
Day 4 – Graskop – Kruger National Park
Today the world-famous Kruger National Park is on the program. The park was founded in 1898 and stretches 350 km from north to south along the Mozambique border. No other park in Africa offers such a rich diversity in wildlife.
As we travel in our bus you will get the chance to see some of the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo, although because the animals are free to roam over a large area one can never guarantee what one will see.
For those who want to, an optional tour at your own cost can be arranged where you can join other guests for an exciting afternoon safari in an open vehicle. (This tour should be prebooked).
Overnight: Kruger Park Rest Camp, incl. breakfast, Kruger National Park.
Day 5 – Kruger National Park
Wake up at dawn. We have the whole day to try and spot wild animals from the comfort of our bus.
Overnight: Kruger Park Rest Camp, incl. breakfast, Kruger National Park.
Day 6 – Kruger National Park – Private Game Reserve
After breakfast our tour continues to a private game reserve near Hoedspruit. We arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon we embark on a safari in open 4x4 vehicles. With the help of your ranger and tracker you will hopefully get to see a lot of game as well as being educated along the way.
After a few hours we stop to enjoy a sundowner drink in the bush, whereafter we return to the lodge in the dark, using strong torches for the chance of spotting some nocturnal animals. We end the northern part of the tour with a traditional South African "Boma" dinner, seated around a log fire and under the great African skies.
Overnight: Private Game Lodge, incl. full board and 2 game drives, near Hoedspruit.
Day 7 – Private Game Reserve – Port Elizabeth
Early morning safari followed by breakfast and checkout. We have an approximate 5-hour bus trip back to the airport in Johannesburg, where we board our flight to Port Elizabeth (approx. 1h45min. flight). Upon arrival in Port Elizabeth we will be met and transferred by bus to our hotel.
Overnight: Brookes Hill Suites or similar, incl. breakfast, Port Elizabeth.
Day 8 – Port Elizabeth – Knysna
After breakfast we continue our journey to the Tsitsikamma National Park and then on to the town of Knysna. Knysna is beautifully situated beside a large lagoon and is the ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route.
The Garden Route is an area situated along the southern coast of South Africa; one which boasts a beautiful coastline, natural forests, impressive cliffs and mountains, as well as tranquil lagoons.
Overnight: Knysna Hollow or similar, incl. breakfast, Knysna.
Day 9 – Knysna
Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning we visit an oyster farm where we get the chance to taste some oysters together with some wine. In the afternoon we embark on a guided tour to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, which requires a boat trip across the Knysna Lagoon to reach the reserve. Knysna has a popular waterfront area with many restaurants, pubs and shops.
Overnight: Knysna Hollow or similar, incl. breakfast, Knysna.
Day 10 – Knysna – Hermanus
Today we head west towards Hermanus, a town famous for the whales that seek refuge in its bay to calve their young during winter and spring (July – November).
Overnight: Windsor Hotel or similar, incl. breakfast, Hermanus.
Day 11 – Hermanus – Stellenbosch
Breakfast at the hotel. You have the morning at leisure to discover Hermanus. After lunch we travel west along the scenic coastal road past Kleinmond and Gordon's Bay and then on to Stellenbosch, in the heart of the Winelands.
Overnight: Stellenbosch Hotel or similar, incl. breakfast, Stellenbosch.
Day 12 – Stellenbosch – Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we visit some of South Africa's most famous vineyards where we get the chance to sample some of the fine wines.
Lunch on a wine farm is included in the package. In the late afternoon we continue our journey to Cape Town, where the majestic Table Mountain provides a perfect backdrop. We bid farewell to our guide as we check in to the hotel.
Overnight: Cape Diamond Hotel or similar, incl breakfast. Lunch is included on this day.
Day 13 – 15 Cape Town
3 1/2 days in Cape Town at your own leisure. Choose from the following optional tours in Cape Town (excluded from the package price):
Full day Cape Point Tour
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Robben Island Tour
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Day 16 – Flight from Cape Town
In the afternoon you will be met at the hotel for your transfer to Cape Town International Airport in time for your return flight.
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