Tours In South Africa
Welcome to South Africa Tours!
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain. South Africa has multiple official languages depending on the different provinces.
Garden Court King's Beach, Port Elizabeth
Day 1:
Set on Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth also referred to as PE, is known as the Friendly City as well as the Windy City and hopefully, if you stay here you will get a chance to experience the former and not the latter. Port Elizabeth was established to home British settlers who were brought out on a government-sponsored programme to provide a buffer between the Cape Dutch and the Xhosa conflict. The little port grew from there and today it is the gateway to the beautiful Garden Route and serves as an excellent base to explore the Eastern Cape’s magnificent game reserves and pristine beaches. Visitors can explore the Addo Elephant National Park, inhabited by hundreds of elephants; and other wildlife, climb the area’s largest dune at Maitland’s Beach and jump on a boat tour to spot rare seabirds and whales.
Day 4: Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn (Thu, 26 March)
Oudtshoorn Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum; and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include: mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass.
Day 5: Stellenbosch Lodge, Stellenbosch (Fri, 27 March)
Stellenbosch A blend of historical architecture, student life, epicurean delights and oak-lined avenues, Stellenbosch is a picturesque university town surrounded by mountains and vineyards. A walking tour of the town centre allows visitors to take in its beautifully preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture, as well as the many enticing art galleries, craft shops, clothing boutiques and gift stores, while foodies may prefer indulging in mouth-watering cuisine and fine wines at one of the chic restaurants or buzzing bistros. Stellenbosch is also the ideal base from which to explore the renowned local wine route, boasting a high proportion of the country’s leading wine estates.
Day 6: 40 on Burg, Cape Town (Sat, 28 March)
Cape Town Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire waters of Table Bay, the exceptionally scenic city of Cape Town is in a class of its own. Some cities boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary architecture, while others boast breath taking landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. Cape Town is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit.
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Day 2: Kudu Ridge Game Ranch, Sundays River Valley (Tue, 24 March)
Sundays River Valley Running along the abundant Sundays River, just outside the Eastern Cape’s Port Elizabeth, the idyllic Sundays River Valley is an extraordinary area boasting several unique towns, areas and attractions. Among numerous game reserves and nature parks, the famous Addo Elephant Park provides a wonderland of magnificent scenery and an abundance of wildlife including all members of the ‘Big Five’. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities along the river, including fishing, canoeing, and boat trips, and in the neighbouring dunes, try their hands at sandboarding. The area produces delicious, sweet citrus fruit, and In October, the valley is filled with orange blossoms. In June, the Wildfees brings Sundays River Valley to life with a celebration including concerts, wildlife expos, and stalls. Make sure to visit the popular Nanaga Farm Stall nearby for its famous deli items.
Sundays River Valley Running along the abundant Sundays River, just outside the Eastern Cape’s Port Elizabeth, the idyllic Sundays River Valley is an extraordinary area boasting several unique towns, areas and attractions. Among numerous game reserves and nature parks, the famous Addo Elephant Park provides a wonderland of magnificent scenery and an abundance of wildlife including all members of the ‘Big Five’. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities along the river, including fishing, canoeing, and boat trips, and in the neighbouring dunes, try their hands at sandboarding. The area produces delicious, sweet citrus fruit, and In October, the valley is filled with orange blossoms. In June, the Wildfees brings Sundays River Valley to life with a celebration including concerts, wildlife expos, and stalls. Make sure to visit the popular Nanaga Farm Stall nearby for its famous deli items.
Day 3: Storms River Guest Lodge, Stormsriver (Wed, 25 March)
Stormsriver Backed by the Tsitsikamma Mountains’ mighty Storms River Peak and surrounded by swathes of indigenous forest, Stormsriver Village, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is an incredibly scenic destination known as an adventure sporter’s paradise. At the Tsitsikamma National Park and others nearby, adrenaline-junkies delight in ample opportunities for canopying, zip lining, tubing, bungee jumping, kayaking, and snorkelling, seg way riding, cycling, and hiking through the bright green, wildlife-rich jungles, rivers and sea. The renowned Otter Trail begins here, and the famous surf mecca Jeffrey’s Bay is just 80 kilometres away. Other highlights include: the luxury spa at the Armagh Country Lodge; several charming craft stalls and boutiques; and a collection of interesting restaurants, such as Marilyn’s 60’s Diner, a retro eatery decorated with a jukebox, 1961 Dodge Lancer and various other vintage cars.
Stormsriver Backed by the Tsitsikamma Mountains’ mighty Storms River Peak and surrounded by swathes of indigenous forest, Stormsriver Village, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is an incredibly scenic destination known as an adventure sporter’s paradise. At the Tsitsikamma National Park and others nearby, adrenaline-junkies delight in ample opportunities for canopying, zip lining, tubing, bungee jumping, kayaking, and snorkelling, seg way riding, cycling, and hiking through the bright green, wildlife-rich jungles, rivers and sea. The renowned Otter Trail begins here, and the famous surf mecca Jeffrey’s Bay is just 80 kilometres away. Other highlights include: the luxury spa at the Armagh Country Lodge; several charming craft stalls and boutiques; and a collection of interesting restaurants, such as Marilyn’s 60’s Diner, a retro eatery decorated with a jukebox, 1961 Dodge Lancer and various other vintage cars.
Day 4: Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn (Thu, 26 March)
Oudtshoorn Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum; and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include: mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass.
Day 5: Stellenbosch Lodge, Stellenbosch (Fri, 27 March)
Stellenbosch A blend of historical architecture, student life, epicurean delights and oak-lined avenues, Stellenbosch is a picturesque university town surrounded by mountains and vineyards. A walking tour of the town centre allows visitors to take in its beautifully preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture, as well as the many enticing art galleries, craft shops, clothing boutiques and gift stores, while foodies may prefer indulging in mouth-watering cuisine and fine wines at one of the chic restaurants or buzzing bistros. Stellenbosch is also the ideal base from which to explore the renowned local wine route, boasting a high proportion of the country’s leading wine estates.
Day 6: 40 on Burg, Cape Town (Sat, 28 March)
Cape Town Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire waters of Table Bay, the exceptionally scenic city of Cape Town is in a class of its own. Some cities boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary architecture, while others boast breath taking landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. Cape Town is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit.
Day 7:
End of Itinerary (Sun, 29 March)
Day Itinerary Group airport drop off Basis Bed and Breakfast
Tour Ends!
Day Itinerary Group airport drop off Basis Bed and Breakfast
Tour Ends!
ZULULAND Experience- 4Nights/ 5 Days
Day 1:All meals-own cost!
You will be collected from Underberg by your guide for your Safari Tour in the heart of Zululand. We will travel approximately 5 hours through the lush green fields of the Majestic Kingdom of Zululand to Dumazulu Traditional Village & Lodge. En route you will enjoy the commentary of your guide, learning about the Anglo Zulu War, farming, and the history of the local people. At mid-morning we will arrive at Dumazulu Traditional Village & Lodge (or similar), and gain an insight into the traditional life of the Zulu nation by watching weapon, bead, basket and hut making skills. The cultural show culminates with a display of vibrant, pulsating Zulu dancing. Lunch will be a delicious BBQ meal served in an open dining area. You will have the chance to stop in and browse at one of the largest curio shops in the area with a great variety of Zulu artifacts to choose from. After lunch we shall depart for Bushlands Game Lodge (or similar) where you will check into the lodge. Bushlands Game Lodge is a four star graded, game lodge in the heart of Zululand, surrounded by 300 000 acres of national parks (including the Big Five Hluhluwe Game Reserve). Bushlands Game Lodge offers personalized attention and service excellence. You will stay in air conditioned lodges, elevated above a sand forest where many local small game species are often seen. Late afternoon you can enjoy a guided game walk on the property where you can view small game such as Warthog, Nyala, Zebra and Giraffe. For those who want to kick back you can relax in the luxurious viewing hide overlooking the water hole whilst watching the animals congregate for their afternoon drink of water. We will meet at 19h00 for pre-dinner drinks followed by a delectable dinner served in the open air boma.
Overnight: at Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal
Days 2 & 3:All meals –own cost!
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast after which we will depart for a game drive (including a packed lunch) in open vehicles through the Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Big Five Game Reserve, which is the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and world renowned for the saving of the White Rhino from extinction.Enjoy a day of magic in the African Bush searching for the Big Five! For an early lunch, your rangers will set up a picnic under the trees in one of the rest camps in the park.After brunch the game drive continues until early afternoon where we return to the lodgePlease remember to bring warm clothing for the game drive. You will spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the tranquil surroundings.We will meet at 19h00 in the boma from pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner. Overnight: at Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal .
Day 4:All meals-own cost! Early wake-up calls for our morning game drive into Hluhluwe leave you with lasting memories of the magic of the African Bush. We will then return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast served on the deck (weather permitting), overlooking the pool. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner Overnight: at Lodge.
Day 5:All meals-own cost! Check out time is at 10h00 am and we will then depart for St. Lucia. This is a small village in the heart of our World Heritage site of the Wetlands of St. Lucia. We will arrive in St. Lucia around 11h30 where you will be afforded some free time to stroll through the village, before your two hour boat cruise on the estuary viewing hippo, crocodiles and bird life. light lunch will be served on the boat before disembarking. We will depart at 14h15 for a relaxing transfer to Durban.
Overnight: at Lodge.
End of tour!
JHB OVERLAND TOUR 3DAYS/2NIGHTS
Day 1:
Pick up at OR Tambo Airport and be ready for a half Day Soweto Tour which includes Fascinating glimpse of neighbourhood life like: Hector Peterson Memorial Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (largest Hospital in Africa) and various community Projects. Lunch at local Restaurant.
Overnight at Lodge
Day 2:
After Breakfast Depart visit the Cradle Humankind World Heritage Site. Lunch >Travel through the Johannesburg city and see main attractions including Mandela Bridge, Constitution Hill and Hillbrow Tower. Overnight Lodge.
Day 3:
Depart lodge and be transferred at Airport.
End of tour!
JHB OVERLAND TOUR 6DAYS/5NIGHTS and Kruger National Park
Day 1: Johannesburg – Hazyview
We depart from Johannesburg heading east towards the province of Mpumalanga – to find an abundance of scenic beauty, excellent climate and wildlife. We also visit Pilgrim’s Rest, a national monument in its entirety, owes its origin to the discovery of alluvial gold in 1873. We visit the cemetery in this quaint town where all the graves face one direction except the grave of an unnamed robber who was banished from the town after stealing a tent.
(Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar) (D)
Day 2: Hazyview – Kruger National Park
It is difficult to conceive of an area of greater historical, scenic and wildlife diversity anywhere in the world. Attractions on this day range from the largest man-made pine and eucalyptus forest in Africa, the scenic beauty of God’s Window where the escarpment abruptly plunges 1000 meters down to the Lowveld, crashing water spills and Bourke’s Luck Potholes- huge artistically eroded holes scoured into rock. We visit various viewpoints overlooking the largest green canyon in the world – Blyde River Canyon. During the late afternoon we will enter the Kruger National Park in the Southern part. You board an open game drive vehicle and enjoy an en route game drive to your camp. This part of the Reserve consist of small hills and rocky outcrops dominated by Knob thorn, Marula and Bush Willow Trees. Experience true South African hospitality as your guide prepares a true South African meal before settling in for a well deserved rest.
(Kruger National Park) (BD) or similar
Day 3: Hazyview The Kruger National Park is an area where lion, elephant, leopard and rhino roam freely through landscapes where little has changed over the last hundred years. We enjoy a full day of game viewing, stop at waterholes, lookout points and picnic spots, at regular intervals to enjoy meals and refreshments. The openness of the game drive vehicle allows you to smell the sun warmed grass and fresh aroma of dung dropped by elephants. Rangers in a particular area are in radio contact with each other which ensures finger on the pulse game sightings.
Day 4: Hazyview or Kruger National Park – Swaziland The Kingdom of Swaziland is the best example of a country living in the old African traditions and beliefs, where history and tradition are carefully taken into the 21 century. We cross the Swaziland border at the Jeppe’s Reef. A scenic drive along Maguga damwall leads us to the “Sobhuza II” memorial enclosure which bring a tribute to the King who led the Swazi nation to independence in 1968. We visit the Ngwenya glassfactory where a group of Swazi craftsmen – with age old artistry – breathe life into enchanting interpretations of animals and birds of Africa crafted from recycled glass collected by the people of Swaziland. The Swazi nation is well known for their crafts. Another opportunity to watch them at work is following the entire process of candle making. From the gentle softening of the two waxes, the deliberate moulding of each candle to the final trimmings. Each candle maker copies form and shape from photos then instills his own character into each individual piece. We arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 5: Swaziland – Maputo Crossing the border at Namacha border post into Mozambique en route to Maputo which has a rich Portuguese and African heritage and buildings of historical significance still remain. We experience Maputo and all it has to offer with its wide acacia tree-lined streets and tall buildings overlooking the Indian Ocean. The city is awash with history and vibrant in this mix of architectural beauty shaped by its Portuguese Colonial past. Our day tour of the city includes a visit the old fort and railway station. The National Art Museum, the Museum of the Revolution and the Museum of Natural History, housed in a gothic-style palace. We meet the people, their history, their culture and their cuisine. Some glorious old buildings are refurbished and new modern ones take their place. The capital is also known for its vibrant night life. (Hotel Cardoso or similar) (BD)
Day 6: Maputo After early breakfast we board the Ferry to Inhaca Island for a day of leisure, water sport or a visit to Portuguese Island before we return to the mainland in the afternoon. (Hotel Cardoso or similar) (BD)
Day 7: Maputo – Johannesburg We depart after breakfast via the Resano Garcia border post back to South Africa. Arriving in Johannesbrg late afternoon. The “Three Countries in One” is a soul enriching, quality experience you’ll never forget! Optional: Kruger Park bushwalks & sunset drive
End of Tour!
Zululand- 4Nights/ 5 Days.
Day 1:All meals-own cost!
You will be collected from the Kingshaka Airport by your guide for your Safari Tour in the heart of Zululand. We will travel approximately 5 hours through the lush green fields of the Majestic Kingdom of Zululand to Dumazulu Traditional Village & Lodge. En route you will enjoy the commentary of your guide, learning about the Anglo Zulu War, farming, and the history of the local people. At mid-morning we will arrive at Dumazulu Traditional Village & Lodge (or similar), and gain an insight into the traditional life of the Zulu nation by watching weapon, bead, basket and hut making skills. The cultural show culminates with a display of vibrant, pulsating Zulu dancing. Lunch will be a delicious BBQ meal served in an open dining area. You will have the chance to stop in and browse at one of the largest curio shops in the area with a great variety of Zulu artifacts to choose from. After lunch we shall depart for Bushlands Game Lodge (or similar) where you will check into the lodge. Bushlands Game Lodge is a four star graded, game lodge in the heart of Zululand, surrounded by 300 000 acres of national parks (including the Big Five Hluhluwe Game Reserve). Bushlands Game Lodge offers personalized attention and service excellence. You will stay in air conditioned lodges, elevated above a sand forest where many local small game species are often seen. Late afternoon you can enjoy a guided game walk on the property where you can view small game such as Warthog, Nyala, Zebra and Giraffe. For those who want to kick back you can relax in the luxurious viewing hide overlooking the water hole whilst watching the animals congregate for their afternoon drink of water. We will meet at 19h00 for pre-dinner drinks followed by a delectable dinner served in the open air boma.
Overnight: at Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal
Days 2 &3:All meals –own cost!
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast after which we will depart for a game drive (including a packed lunch) in open vehicles through the Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Big Five Game Reserve, which is the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and world renowned for the saving of the White Rhino from extinction.Enjoy a day of magic in the African Bush searching for the Big Five! For an early lunch, your rangers will set up a picnic under the trees in one of the rest camps in the park.After brunch the game drive continues until early afternoon where we return to the lodgePlease remember to bring warm clothing for the game drive. You will spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the tranquil surroundings.We will meet at 19h00 in the boma fro pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner.
Overnight: at Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal .
Day 4:All meals-own cost! Early wake-up calls for our morning game drive into Hluhluwe leave you with lasting memories of the magic of the African Bush. We will then return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast served on the deck (weather permitting), overlooking the pool. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner
Overnight: at Lodge.
Day 5:All meals-own cost! Check out time is at 10h00 am and we will then depart for St. Lucia. This is a small village in the heart of our World Heritage site of the Wetlands of St. Lucia. We will arrive in St. Lucia around 11h30 where you will be afforded some free time to stroll through the village, before your two hour boat cruise on the estuary viewing hippo, crocodiles and bird life. light lunch will be served on the boat before disembarking. We will depart at 14h15 for a relaxing transfer to Durban.
Overnight: at Lodge.
End of tour!
HLUHLUWE / ZULULAND 3 NIGHTS/ 4 DAYS
Day 1:
After breakfast, another outride on horseback to view the animal life of Mlilwane. Exit Swaziland and enter Northern Kwa Zulu Natal. We will travel through the lush green fields of the Majestic Kingdom of Zululand to Dumazulu Traditional Village & Lodge. En route you will enjoy the commentary of your guide, learning about the Anglo Zulu War, farming, and the history of the local people. At mid-morning we will arrive at Dumazulu Traditional Village & Lodge (or similar), and gain an insight into the traditional life of the Zulu nation by watching weapon, bead, basket and hut making skills. The cultural show culminates with a display of vibrant, pulsating Zulu dancing. Lunch will be a delicious BBQ meal served in an open dining area. You will have the chance to stop in and browse at one of the largest curio shops in the area with a great variety of Zulu artifacts to choose from. After lunch we shall depart for Bushlands Game Lodge (or similar) where you will check into the lodge. Bushlands Game Lodge is a four star graded, game lodge in the heart of Zululand, surrounded by 300 000 acres of national parks (including the Big Five Hluhluwe Game Reserve). Bushlands Game Lodge offers personalized attention and service excellence. You will stay in air conditioned lodges, elevated above a sand forest where many local small game species are often seen. Late afternoon you can enjoy a guided game walk on the property where you can view small game such as Warthog, Nyala, Zebra and Giraffe. For those who want to kick back you can relax in the luxurious viewing hide overlooking the water hole whilst watching the animals congregate for their afternoon drink of water. We will meet at 19h00 for pre-dinner drinks followed by a delectable dinner served in the open air boma.
Overnight: at Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal..
Day 2 & Day 3: All meals-own cost! Early wake-up calls for our morning game drive into Hluhluwe leave you with lasting memories of the magic of the African Bush. We will then return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast served on the deck (weather permitting), overlooking the pool. Afternoon at leisure followed by diner. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast after which we will depart for a game drive (including a packed lunch) in open vehicles through the Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Big Five Game Reserve, which is the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and world renowned for the saving of the White Rhino from extinction. Enjoy a day of magic in the African Bush searching for the Big Five! For an early lunch, your rangers will set up a picnic under the trees in one of the rest camps in the park. After brunch the game drive continues until early afternoon where we return to the lodge. Please remember to bring warm clothing for the game drive. You will spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the tranquil surroundings. We will meet at 19h00 in the boma fro pre-dinner drinks followed by dinner.
Overnight: at Game Lodge, KwaZulu Natal .
Day 4:
Airport Transfer!
Tour Ends!
CAPE TOWN-3 NIGHTS/ 4 DAYS
Day 1: All meals-own cost!
Breakfast at the lodge, transfer to King Shaka Airport fly to Cape Town mid-morning or early afternoon flights recommended. Due to travelling times. We undertake the journey around the Cape Peninsula following the incredibly beautiful routing through Hout Bay, Constantia, Simon’s Town via the scenic Boyes Drive and onto Cape Point where two great oceans meet – the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The reserve at Cape Point takes in 40 km of pristine coastline with tradition saying that this is the meeting place of the warm Mozambique Current and the chilly Benguela Current. Scientists, however, claim that the real meeting place of these waters is very much further to the east, in the vicinity of Cape Agulhas. We end the day wine tasting at Groot Constantia Wine Estate & Manor House. The wines from this estate have graced the tables of European royalty for over three hundred years.
Overnight: at Lodge B&B.
Day 2: All meals-own cost!
After breakfast, we tour Robben Island departing from the Nelson Mandela Gateway. Robben Island Robben Island is most famous, or infamous, for having been the isolated prison of former South African President and world statesman Nelson R. Mandela and many other political dissidents. For an entire generation of black South African prisoners, Robben Island was an alternative political university.
Overnight: at Lodge .
Day 3:All meals-own cost!
Today we explore the stunning wine lands of the Boland. Our cellar tours will include the iconic Morgenhof, Spier, Lanzerac and Boschendal Estates. We visit the historic towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl to view the historic and classic Cape Dutch architecture. Lunch will be enjoyed on one of the Estates (included with wine for own account).
Overnight: at Lodge – B&B
Day 4:All meals-own cost! Table Mountain & Walking Tour of Cape Town
We will embark on a stroll through historic and colorful Cape Town. We visit the Company Gardens of the Dutch East India Company, the Parliamentary walk, and, in case we forget the country’s immediate past history, we are reminded of the Apartheid years by visiting the District Six Museum, faithfully recording the period of forced Group Removals. Time for last minute shopping and absorbing the last moments of Colonial and Cape Dutch architecture, cobblestone streets and the historic Castle – all evoking images of the seafaring activities of the 19th Century.
Overnight: at Lodge in Cape Town.
Day 5:
Airport transfer
Tour ends!
3 DAY BUDGET TENTED SAFARI SAFARI ITINERARY (3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
DAY 1:
Johannesburg Hotel/Hostel or O.R. Tambo- Airport pickup and drive to Tremisana Game Lodge. At 17h00, board the open Land cruiser for an exciting Sunset Drive. After dark, use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be an unforgettable BUSH BBQ deep in the African bush. After dinner continue with the Night Drive and overnight in your tent at Campfire Academy.
DAY 2:
This family-owned and wholly South Africa operation is motivated by our desire to enthusiastically share our love and passion for the Kruger Park with our valued guests. The tens of thousands of satisfied guests that have enjoyed our safaris testify to our commitment to wildlife conservation and responsible eco-friendly tourism.
DAY 3:
Early morning game walks with an armed guard to explore the many animals that inhabit Marc’s Treehouse Lodge. After breakfast, we travel to the Three Rondavel of the Blyde River Canyon. We return you to your Johannesburg hotel/hostel or O.R. Tambo Airport at around 17h00
Tour Ends!
4 Nights and 5 Days Durban and Zulu Village Tour
Day 1:
Arrival at Durban King Shaka International Airport and do Durban city & beachfront scenic drive Overnight: Hotel in Durban
Day 2:
Drive to Giant’s Castle Nature Reserve and Light hike: Main Caves Bushman Painting Trail
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3:
Visit iSithumba Adventures (Zulu cultural village) and Afternoon Transfer to St Lucia Wetlands
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4:
Estuary boat cruise (hippos & crocodiles and Afternoon return to Durban Airport area
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5:
Early transfer to Durban Airport for departure flight.
END OF TOUR!
14 Nights and 15 Days Joburg, Kruger, Durban and Cape Town Tour!
Day 1: Arrived JNB airport
Johannesburg City – Soweto- Sandton & Apartheid museum • This afternoon we visit Soweto with an experienced local guide. We visit Soweto township, Freedom Square and Hector Peterson Memorial. • A walking tour and drive will take us to and past various points of interest. Home of Mandela, Winnie Mandela and the FNB stadium. Lunch is at a local African restaurant on Vilakazi Street, the most visited street in Soweto. Home to the late former president, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Then it’s the Apartheid Museum which illustrates the rise and fall of South Africa’s era of segregation and oppression, and is an absolute must-see. Time permitting, Lilliesleaf, which was the farm used secretly by African National Congress activists in the 1960s and was the location where many prominent African National Congress leaders were arrested, leading to the Rivonia Trial. Nowadays Liliesleaf Farm is a Museum and world-famous Heritage Site, attracting many visitors annually. Nelson Mandela was captured here which lead to the famous Rivonia trial.
Day 2: Blyde River Canyon & Pilgrims Rest
• We depart for the beautiful Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga. We follow the scenic Panorama Route and admire God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes and the various Canyon waterfalls. Pilgrim’s Rest is an authentic historical village dating from the first South African gold rush and now a National Monument. Lunch Time permitting, a swim in the beautiful MacMac pools to cool off. Accommodation is near the edge of the canyon.
Day 3: Kruger National Park
• This morning we finish our tour of the “Panorama route” before departing for the famous Kruger Park. The rest of the day is spent on safari with your guide looking for the abundance of fauna and flora. The Kruger is renowned for being the richest animal kingdom on the planet. Thereafter a glorious 4×4 sunset safari with a professional ranger pursuing the Big 5 and other rare and endangered species. You enjoy a great barbecue dinner made by your guide.
Day 4: Kruger National Park
• Around 4.30 am we leave camp for a 3 hr morning 4×4 safari with a professional ranger to witness the African Savannah and wildlife in all its splendor. • Return to camp for a hearty breakfast followed by a full day safari with your guide. An optional night drive can be booked at the reception on arrival. • Accommodation in National Park chalets. • NB: If accommodation is outside the Kruger Park a Full day 4×4 safari with a professional ranger will replace the 2 x 3 hour game drives.
Day 5: Kingdom of Swaziland
• Departure for the Kingdom of Swaziland (passport required). The landscapes are very similar to those of Switzerland. We visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory and the oldest mine in the world. • At Mbabane, capital of Swaziland we admire the Royal Palace, Parliament, the Kings Mausoleum and a craft market in the Ezulwini Valley.
Day 6: Lake St Lucia, iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• After breakfast we visit the Swaziland candle factory and “House of fire”. Before departing for St Lucia situated along the tropical coast of Zulu land. En route we visit a typical Swazi village and orphanage run by a lady who has no NGO or governmental aid but somehow has given hope to many orphan children. An authentic experience that will leave us with fond memories of her courage. • Lunch on the way. • Upon arrival we take a cruise (included) on the St. Lucia wetlands, home to a multitude of the most diverse ecosystems in the world and a World Heritage Site. It is in this complex ecosystem where bush meets beach, mangrove and sand forests are home to a stupendous diversity of wildlife and flora. We have the opportunity to encounter hippos, crocodiles, eagles and maybe even the elusive leopard.
Day 7: St Lucia Wetlands
• Early morning start for St Lucia for Hluhluze / Umfolozi Park, the 2nd oldest national park in the world and home to the “B5″ and also renowned for saving the white rhino from extinction. • You will spend the day exploring this vast reserve accompanied by a professional ranger in a 4×4. • Late afternoon you return to St Lucia village. Day 8: • iSimangaliso Wetland Park to Cape Vidal • This morning we head into iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the world’s most diverse) where we visit the western and eastern shores exploring the incredible diversity with the opportunity to snorkel the world’s southernmost coral reefs, home to hundreds of fish species. This is also the place where one can dive with the dolphins at Cape Vidal. • Or if the conditions are appropriate we can head north to Sodwana Bay where we have the opportunity to swim with the dolphins, snorkel among the richest coral reefs on earth or if you have your PADI qualification, scuba dive. • The coastline of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the only remaining nesting site in Africa where Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles still lay their eggs. In the summer season you can partake in a night safari to visit these endangered marine animals.
Day 9: Drakensberg
This morning we depart for the Drakensberg mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • We stop for lunch at Howick, the peaceful capital of the Natal Midlands, where the Umgeni River plunges 95 m forming a spectacular waterfall. • Lunch then the Mandela Capture Site, where the late Nelson Mandela was arrested in 1962 before the famous Rivonia trial when he was sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to Robben Island. A monument commemorates this event that changed the course of history. • We then head to the Drakensberg, a World Heritage site known to the Zulu people as uKhahlamba meaning “Barrier of Spears”, the Drakensberg forms a majestic semi-circular border between KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and the inland mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Day 10: • Drakensberg via the Sani Pass (Southern Africa’s highest) into Lesotho for the day • Many offered and optional activities are available in this region, which may vary depending on where you are situated or would like to be situated in the Drakensberg. • We can opt for an optional 4×4 excursion (highly recommended) and visit Lesotho for the day via the Sani Pass, the highest in Africa, or similar if situated in the Northern Drakensberg. Or we can choose to go on a guided hike to the famous cave paintings left by the Bushmen about 4000 years ago, or trek to the Tugela Falls, the world’s highest. • Or we visit the Golden Gate National Park, with its unique sandstone rock formations and wildlife, browse around the pretty town of Clarence, with its many little restaurants. • Or visit the historic battlefields of the 18th century where the English, Afrikaans and Zulu armies engaged in bloody battles.
Day 11 • After breakfast we depart for Durban or Johannesburg for our flight to Cape Town.
• A visit to Durban might be possible depending on flight schedules. Here we visit the old City and the “Golden Mile,” a paradise for surfers which was home to 4 world champion surfers. Durban, known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. • Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. • The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases many African plant species.
Day 12: • Winelands, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
• We drive to Stellenbosch, a fertile area where oak trees, wheat and vines quickly replaced the giraffes, elephants, Hottentot and Khoisan peoples. • Today, Stellenbosch is known for its beautiful varied architecture, renowned wines and university where the language of instruction is still mainly Afrikaans. • We visit a museum, historical shop and partake in a cellar tour before travelling over the beautiful Hels Hoogte Pass on our way to Franschhoek. • Lunch and a visit to the Huguenot Museum. • At an exceptional boutique wine farm we taste local vintage including a pinotage which is South Africa’s own unique cultivar. • At Paarl we stop in front of Mandela’s statue at the entrance to the prison from which he was liberated in 1990. • Paarl means “Pearl”, in Dutch, and refers to the imposing granite mountains surrounding the town. The Taal monument, dedicated to the Afrikaans language, is the world’s only monument to a language. • We end the day with a dinner at the “V & A Waterfront”.
Day 13: • Cape of Good Hope and Peninsula
• This Region is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptional floral diversity. • We follow the west coast via Clifton with a stop at Maiden’s Cove to enjoy a magnificent view of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay then to Hout Bay, a charming little town where we enjoy a cruise to Duiker Island, home to the world’s largest fur seal colony. • The scenic Chapman’s Peak Pass offers breathtaking scenery. • The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is where the cold Atlantic waters meet the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This famous landmark was named by the early Portuguese mariners. • Journeying down to the False Bay coast, lunch is at the old harbor of the historical naval port of Simon’s Town. • After lunch we visit the well-known Boulders Beach, home to Africa’s largest land-based jackass penguin colony. • We finish our day with a visit to Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest Cape Dutch manor house and wine farm built by the first Governor of the Cape.
Day 14: • Cape Town, West Coast, Kirstenbosch and surrounds
• Today, we will visit Cape Town, its historical places and parks like the Dutch East Indian Garden, Castle of the Cape, South African Museum, Malay quarter, District 6 and Greenmarket Square. • Before noon, we take the opportunity to visit the noon gun in action on the slopes of Signal Hill, the world’s oldest canon, still in action. • After lunch, we visit the only botanical garden situated in a World Heritage Site. This garden has more endemic plant species than any other in the world. • In the late afternoon we head along the west coast towards Blouberg where you can enjoy a “postcard” view of Table Mountain, Robben Island and Table Bay. • Tonight we will have an authentic African dinner of many culinary dishes from across the continent, accompanied by dance, music, and theater.
Day 15 • Cape Town
• Visit to Robben Island, Table Mountain and transfer to airport!
End of tour!
Drakensberg Itinerary 4 DAYS-WITH THE OPTION OF TWO ADDITIONAL DAYS
DAY 1: CHAMPAGNE VALLEY Morning & Afternoon: Evening:
Travel to Swallowfield Rondavels. If you prefer you can be collected and transferred to this venue. Cathkin Park or Champagne Valley, which is not a valley …but a broader community of the Central Drakensberg in South Africa, is an epi centre of adventure tourism. This area is one of the most popular and must-see regions of the Drakensberg. Cathkin Park is a suburb of the village of Winterton, which is some 30 kilometres away from the centre of this magnificent valley. Enjoy dinner and drinks in the pub overlooking the magnificent Champagne Valley
DAY 2: TUGELA FALLS HIKE
We will depart early to travel to Witsieshoek Lodge to catch the 07h30 4x4 shuttle to Sentinel Car Park. We will hike from the Sentinel Car Park to the famous observation point overlooking the magnificent Amphitheatre. Then, on to two sets of chain ladders to ascend to the top of the Amphitheatre and the point where the highest waterfall in the world drops from this escarpment. You will enjoy spectacular scenery and a packed breakfast and lunch. We will descend via the Gully to catch the 15h30 shuttle back to Witsieshoek, and to return to the Champagne Valley.
DAY 3: TUGELA GORGE OR GUDU FALLS
Another early start to travel to Royal Natal to do either the Tugela Gorge Hike, or Gudu Falls. This trail meanders gently upwards to a lush gorge with towering cliffs. The route features river crossings, dramatic rock formations, and stunning views of Tugela Falls. Gudu Falls is a serene trail winding through forests, grasslands, cascades and the spectacular Gudu Falls. Along the way, you will enjoy vibrant birdlife, stunning mountain views. Along the way you will enjoy a packed lunch and breakfast.
DAY 3: GIANTS CASTLE LOOP
We will leave early with a packed breakfast and travel to the Giants Castle section of the Maloti Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Here, we will undertake a loop hike via Bannerman’s Pass Path to the Contour Path and down the Langalibalele Pass Path. You will enjoy magnificent views of the Giant’s Castle, Long Wall, the Thumb and Bannerman’s Pass.
DAY 4: OPTION BATTLE CAVE
We will depart early to travel to the Injisuthi section of Drakensberg. We will hike to one of the most magnificent San Rock Art sites in Southern Africa with some 500 examples of their frescos. You will enjoy spectacular views of the Greater and Lesser Injisuthi Domes and Red Wall.
DAY 6: TUGELA GORGE OR GUDU FALLS
On this day we will spend time in the Monks Cowl section of the Drakensberg. Located in the Champagne Valley. Here we will take on the Keartlands Pass and Sphinx Loop., with outstanding views of Cathkin Peak, Champagne Castle and Sterkhorn
Day 7: DEPARTURE DAY
Tour Ends!