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South African Surprise
15 Days/14 Nights - Gateway: Cape Town
£1499pp (valid 1 Apr - 31 Mar 2008)
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Day 1: Arrive Cape Town
After arriving off their international flight, guests are under own arrangements until 19h00. Thereafter everyone meet at the Hotel Reception for a briefing on the tour and guests acquaint themselves with their fellow passengers. |
Day 2: Mpumalanga
This morning guests leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush sub-tropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God's Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke's Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview. |
Day 3: Kruger
A bright and early start to the day in order to enjoy the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park. Guests enter the Park, and keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares, and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Spend the day in search of game before returning to your hotel. |
Day 4: Swaziland
This morning after breakfast, guests checkout and depart to Swaziland. Use the opportunity to seek out the elusive 'Big Five' before leaving the Kruger Park at Malelane Gate. Guests visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory before arriving at the hotel for overnight.
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Day 5: Zululand
This morning guests journey through Swaziland into Zululand stopping en-route to bargain for curios and souvenirs at the roadside markets. The journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. The World Heritage Site of St Lucia offers the opportunity of sighting many hippos, crocodile and bird life. |
Day 6: Durban
Guests checkout after breakfast this morning. Head towards Durban where they visit the Botanic Gardens and continue with a city centre orientation tour, including a stop at the famous 'Indian Market'. |
Day 7: Drakensberg
A very early start this morning as the journey head into the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Day at leisure soaking up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking, playing bowls or tennis and even horse riding in clean mountain air. |
Day 8: Transkei
After breakfast, guests depart and set off for the wild untamed coast of the Transkei. Guests will make their way south towards the coast but not without first visiting Umtata to visit the area where our most famous citizen, Nelson Mandela, was born and grew up. After visiting the museum dedicated to the life and achievements of this incredible man, the journey continues and arrives mid afternoon at our coastal hotel, which offers some of the most incredible views of this spectacular coastline. |
Day 9: East London
Guests spend the morning taking in more of the magnificent scenery before we depart and continue south to East London, the only river port in Southern Africa. Check-in for your overnight accommodation. |
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Day 10: Port Elizabeth
After breakfast, guests checkout and travel through East London for a short city tour. Continue through 'Settler Country' via King William's Town towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial. Stop briefly at the Fish River for a photo stop then continue on to Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Port Elizabeth's beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous. |
Day 11: Knysna
Guests checkout after breakfast and our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A walk to the suspension bridge over the Storm's River is a highlight of today. Arrive in Knysna mid-afternoon and check-in at the charming overnight accommodation. |
Day 12: Oudtshoorn
After breakfast guests travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'Feather capital of the world' because of its ostrich industry. Visit the famous Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm where you have the opportunity of riding one of these giant birds. Return to Knysna for overnight. |
Day 13: Cape Town
Today's journey ends in Cape Town. On the way guests stop off in Mossel Bay to visit the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum. Journey then drives via Swellendam and Sir Lowrys Pass before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon.
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Day 14: Cape Town
Guests enjoy a day of leisure in the 'Mother City' and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. |
Day 15: Departure
After breakfast, guests will be under own arrangements until the transfer to the airport for international flights. |
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Prices based on twin share and includes 4 game drives, transfers, 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 8 dinners. Excludes international flights.
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