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Discover Africa Cruise Safari (10 days)

Cape Town, Victoria Falls and a boat safari

10 days from £8,209pp

Discover Africa Cruise Safari (10 days)

10 days from £8,209pp

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Standard accommodation from £8,210pp
3 Nights Cape Town
4 Nights Deluxe Safari Cruise
2 Nights Victoria Falls
Port Tax
Onboard dining, complimentary wine, beer & spirits
Airport Transfers

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International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

There are so many highlights on this 12 day self drive tour of South Africa which begins in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg. You begin by exploring the wonderful ocean-side city of Cape Town with its many famous landmarks before driving the beautiful Garden Route north through Oudtshoorn and Knysna to Port Elizabeth. From here you will set off to the Kruger National Park to spend three memorable safari days at the exclusive Thornybush Game Reserve to get up close to the animals in their natural surroundings. Valid selected dates 01/10/2019 - 31/10/2019

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

Sitting below majestic Table Mountain and lined with pristine beaches, Cape Town offers a rich culture and heritage with extraordinary attractions which make it one of the world's top tourist cities. On arrival at the airport you will be greeted by one of our tour representatives and driven to the Cape Grace Hotel where you stay for the next three nights. Relax after the journey then meet your tour director at a welcome reception.

Day 2 - Cape Town

Enjoy a full day excursion along one of the world's most stunning routes which takes you south east along the Atlantic seaboard past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman's Point. Stop at Cape Point, a nature reserve within Table Mountain National Park, which forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage site. Today you also visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins and have lunch overlooking beautiful False Bay.

Day 3 - Cape Town

You have a choice of two excursions today. You can take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views over the city, followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands, made up of the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Valleys and visit two vineyards enjoying some wine tasting. Or you can take a boat out to Robben Island and visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent so many years before his release, followed by a ride on the cable car up Table Mountain.

Day 4 - Cape Town to Botswana

Say farewell to Cape Town this morning when you are picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to Kasane in Botswana. Here you will be met and driven to the banks of the Chobe River where tender boats take you out to board the magnificent Zambezi Queen, which is moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle in to your state room, have a late lunch then relax on board before a welcome cocktail reception and dinner.

Day 5 - Zambezi Queen

This morning after breakfast you embark on an exhilarating boat safari to explore the Chobe River's diverse game viewing. Return to the ship for lunch then in the afternoon you'll meet an environmentalist who'll share his insight of the Chobe National Park and all its wildlife. Then, as the sun goes down and the animals begin to emerge after the heat of the day, you are taken on another thrilling boat safari.

Day 6 - Zambezi Queen

Today you join a full-day safari in the Chobe National Park in open top 4x4 vehicles. Be on the look out for elephants, giraffe, zebra, sable, warthog and cape buffaloes. Prides of lions. hyenas and sometimes cheetahs are often encountered along the way. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch under the trees and stay on the lookout for the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - as you continue your land-based safari.

Day 7 - Zambezi Queen

Start the day off with an unforgettable visit to a typical African village to experience their culture first hand. Spend time with some of the children as well as their parents and learn about their day-to-day lives. After lunch back on board the Zambezi Queen you can choose between another boat safari, bird watching or fishing. Then spend your final evening aboard with a festive African themed dinner hosted by your singing and dancing crew.

Day 8 - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

This morning you have a different version of a river safari aboard a unique double-decker barge, which lets you venture into the smaller channels on the Botswana side of the national park, where you can see hippos and elephants. Later you leave for the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Spend the afternoon exploring the town of Livingstone then during the evening join a cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train followed by a special dinner.

Day 9 - Victoria Falls

A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls during which you will learn about the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. During this trip you will get right up close to the falls and stand above the world's biggest curtain of falling water. Then in the evening you are taken on a private sunset cruise along the mighty Zambezi River watching wildlife on the banks while enjoying a delicious mix of tapas and drinks.

Day 10 - Johannesburg

After breakfast have one final look at the majestic Victoria Falls before heading to Livingstone Airport to catch your short flight to Johannesburg where the tour comes to an end. Instead of catching a flight home from here it is well worth extending your holiday by staying for two nights in this exciting city or flying to Rwanda for four nights during which you could take a trek out to see the famous mountain gorillas.

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Namibia Highlights

See all the highlights on an adventure tour of Namibia

9 days from £1,671pp

Namibia Highlights

9 days from £1,671pp

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Classic accommodation from £1,671pp
8 nights accommodation with breakfast
Game viewing in the Etosha National Park
Travel into the Namib Desert

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & taxes

Overview

Day 1 - Namib Desert

Your tour begins in Windhoek, in the north of the country. From here you travel to your first lodge in the Namib Desert. This region is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on Earth stand towering over the white desert plains. The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the pool, or taking part in optional activities offered at your lodge.

Day 2 - Namib Desert

Start early this morning as the first rays of sunrise paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline. Have your cameras ready to capture this awesome landscape. At Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly among majestic dunes, you can walk up one of the dunes to admire the desert landscape. Later visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert.

Day 3 - Swakopmund

After breakfast you travel through the desolate, rolling hills of the Kuiseb Moon Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. In Walvis Bay visit the shallow lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African continent and a world heritage site. More than 80 per cent of the African flamingoes feed in this lagoon and present a breathtaking picture when they appear in groups of several hundred thousand. Having arrived in the coastal town of Swakopmund, you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 - Swakopmund

Swakopmund is the perfect location for walking tours, shopping, relaxing at a quaint coffee shop or along the sandy beaches. This is Namibia's holiday playground, and you also have a wide variety of adventurous activities on offer, ranging from dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights to quad biking, paragliding, parachuting and kite surfing - to mention only a few.

Day 5 - Damaraland

Today you head further north, travelling along vast lichen fields to Cape Cross, a fur seal reserve where at times more than 80,000 animals frolic in the Atlantic waves. You drive on via the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the rare Desert Elephant, the Black Rhino and free-roaming antelope species.

Day 6 - Etosha

Start the morning with a visit to Twyfelfontein, a heritage site where bushman communities engraved and painted more than 2,500 pictures some 6,000 years ago! Close by you explore the Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and the Petrified Forest - all geological phenomena depicting the creation and evolution of some of the oldest land masses on the planet. Here you also see the Welwitschia mirabilis plant - the world's oldest living desert plant. After a visit to a traditional Damara village you travel to your lodge situated close to the world-renowned Etosha National Park, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7 - Etosha

The day is devoted purely to watching the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to four of the Big Five - Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino - and its waterholes support a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced Impala, roan, cheetah, and Namibia's smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik.

Day 8 - Etosha

Today you are again taken on a game drive in the Etosha National Park. You may encounter animal species you have not seen the previous day and can look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. In the afternoon you travel to another lodge, where you enjoy the rest of the day and night at leisure discussing with fellow guests what you have seen and done under a star spangled African night sky

Day 9 - Windhoek

Today your great Namibia highlights tour comes to an end. After breakfast you are picked up at the lodge and driven southwards to Windhoek arriving at around 1700 where your tour will end.

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Hwange Safari at Little Makalolo

Get up close to some spectacular wildlife on this four-day trip to Little Makalolo in Hwange National Park.

4 days from £1,506pp

Hwange Safari at Little Makalolo

4 days from £1,506pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £1,507pp
Return transfers from VFA to Linkwasha Camp
3 nights accommodation in a Luxury Tent
Daily safari activites, Full Board & Local Drinks

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

Day 1 - Victoria Falls to Hwange

Your adventure starts with a road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. Little Makalolo lies in the heart of the Park, in one of its best game-viewing areas, overlooking a vibrant waterhole. With just six traditional-style tents, you're guaranteed privacy and a sense of remoteness, and the excellent facilities include en-suite bathrooms and both indoor and outdoor solar-powered showers. There's an open fire each evening, and a swimming pool that's perfect for a refreshing dip.

Day 2 - Little Makalolo Camp

Today you have a full day to relax and enjoy your safari. The 1.4 million hectares of Hwange National Park are home to a diverse range of both desert-adapted and woodland species, so you can expect to see large numbers of animals all year round, including elephant, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and gemsbok.

Day 3 - Little Makalolo Camp

Today you have another full day to relax and enjoy the game viewing.

Day 4 - Little Makalolo Camp to Victoria Falls

Your safari comes to an end today as you transfer by road back to Victoria Falls.

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Shongololo Express, Southern Cross

12 days from £4,855pp

Shongololo Express, Southern Cross

12 days from £4,855pp

Includes

Gold Cabin accommodation from £4,855pp
Emerald Cabin accommodation from £6,024pp
Arrival & departure airport transfers
Breakfast & Dinner daily
Guided Excursions & entrance fees

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
Airfares & visas
Lunches
All Beverages
Golf Course Fees
Lunch taken off the train

Overview

Day 1 - Arrive Johannesburg

Your adventure begins with a morning tour of Pretoria or Johannesburg and Soweto. On the Johannesburg tour you start at Constitution hill in Braamfontein then on to the Newtown precinct to visit Museum Africa previously known as the market of Johannesburg. Then have lunch in the artistic suburb of Rosebank. On the Pretoria trip you visit the Union buildings as well as the Voortrekker monument that commemorates the Great Trek of the 1830s and then visit the township of Soweto. The train departs in the evening to Nelspruit.

Day 2 - Panorama Route

Enjoy a full-day panorama tour of Pilgrim's Rest, Bourke's Luck Potholes and God's Window. In 1873, gold was discovered in the area around the quaint town of Pilgrim's Rest, now a living museum and national monument. Further along the escarpment is the great Blyde River Canyon, a gorge 20 miles long where you see the Three Rondavels, huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the canyon that resemble African huts. Rejoin the train in Nelspruit and depart for Malelane.

Day 3 - Kruger

One of the highlights of the tour today when you are taken on a full-day game drive in the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned park offers a wildlife experience second to none. Its two million hectares are unrivalled in diversity of life forms and the park is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques. The Kruger is home to an impressive number of species including 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 species of mammals. Then return to the train for the journey to Mozambique.

Day 4 - Maputo

Today you have a city tour of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. This is a city of contrasts and offers an exciting mix of cultures. The city swings along to a beat like no other in Africa offering true hospitality. Its architecture is a blend of African, Portuguese and early Colonial traditions with old Catholic churches side-by-side with mosques, fortresses, and Victorian mansions. Along the colourful beachfront there are many cafés and restaurants. Return to the train for afternoon tea before heading for Mpaka in Swaziland.

Day 5 - Swaziland

Depart in vehicles from Mpaka for a tour around Swaziland visiting Ngwenya Glass, Mbabane and Manzini. This excursion into Swaziland will introduce you to everyday life in Africa's smallest kingdom. The Swazi Market is a bustling hive of activity and displays a wide variety of skilfully crafted woodcarvings, colourful textiles and superb basketwork for which Swazis are renowned. After border formalities at Mpaka, depart for Klaserie near Hoedspruit in Limpopo.

Day 6 - Kapama Game Reserve

An early start today for a pre-breakfast safari in the Kapama Game Reserve with a chance of seeing some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant - followed by a visit to the Wild Dog and Cheetah Project. After an exciting morning on the reserve return to the Shongololo Express for lunch. Then relax in your cabin or the observation car as the train leaves the game reserve and heads for Tzaneen with an overnight stop at Louis Trichardt.

Day 7 - On Board Train

A full day on board the train travelling to Rutenge in Zimbabwe where you clear customs and immigration at Beitbridge. The Shongololo Express can accommodate 72 guests in comfortable en-suite cabins with double or twin beds. The two lovely dining cars set the scene for meals which are taken in one sitting. Modern and local cuisine is on offer with a selection of distinquished South African wines available. Guests can also relax in the bar car.

Day 8 - Zimbabwe

Today you are taken to see the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. This impressive monument situated on the south-eastern edge of the central plateau is the largest pre-colonial monument south of the Egyptian pyramids. Magical fables such as the story of King Solomon's Mines find their origins here among the ruins of an ancient city built by the Rozwi people. The tour is followed by lunch at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel after which you travel through attractive granite hill country to Rutenga.

Day 9 - Antelope Park

An exciting day today at Antelope Park where there are lots of activities to choose from. You can go canoeing, take a game drive in an open top vehicle or on horseback, go elephant-back riding, take a bird-watching cruise, and there's even a memorable walk with lions. After a wonderful day at Antelope Park return to the Shongololo Express and enjoy dinner in the historic dining cars as the train heads for Bulawayo.

Day 10 - Matobo National Park

A full-day tour of Matobas National Park with a visit to the grave of Cecil Rhodes as well as bushmen caves. Matobo means 'bald headed ones' and aptly describes the dramatic hills and granite rocks of this area. Highlights include a visit to the burial place of Rhodes, who gave Zimbabwe its previous name of Rhodesia. Afterwards, you will go and visit one of the more accessible bushman caves, of which there are many hidden among the hills. Return to the train and depart for Dete.

Day 11 - Hwange National Park

Another exciting day today with a game drive in Hwange Game Reserve. Situated in the northwest corner of Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park is the nation's largest wildlife area and contains a variety of animals and bird species, but is most well known for its prolific lion population. Covering 1,462,000 hectares, Hwange is roughly the same size as Belgium and offers a great wildlife experience. After a day on safari return to the train and leave for Thompson's Junction.

Day 12 - Victoria Falls

This wonderful train journey ends in style when you arrive at Victoria Falls. Check out of the train and transfer to your hotel before taking a walking tour of the village and Victoria Falls. Then enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Forming the largest single curtain of falling water on earth, the Victoria Falls' plume of spray can be seen from 50 miles away. The vast width of the Falls allow for many safe vantage points from where you will be able to get different views of the boiling water as it crashes into the gorge.

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Kwa Zulu Natal Highlights

This seven-day tour is the perfect way to explore South Africa's beautiful KwaZulu-Natal province.

7 days from £1,797pp

Kwa Zulu Natal Highlights

7 days from £1,797pp

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Standard accommodation from £1,798pp
6 nights accommodation
4 nights Half Board
2 nights Full Board on Safari inc Game Drives
Sightseeing as specified
Transport by AC vehicle

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

Day 1 - Durban to the Drakensberg

Your tour begins this morning as you depart Durban and travel inland to Pietermaritzburg, the administrative capital of the KwaZulu-Natal province. Here you'll enjoy a brief city tour, before continuing on to Howick, through the picturesque farmland and charming small towns of the Natal Midlands. After visiting the site where Nelson Mandela was captured on 5 August 1962 you'll continue on to your hotel and have some time to relax before dinner.

Day 2 - The Drakensberg

Today you'll explore the magnificent scenery of the Drakensberg, including the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional natural beauty and the diversity of its wildlife. You'll head to the Giant's Castle mountain peak, then take a 45-minute walk to the main caves to see the impressive bushman artworks. Back at your hotel, you'll spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the tennis courts, animal farm, aviary, hiking trails, bowling green and swimming pool.

Day 3 - The Drakensberg to the Battlefields

After breakfast this morning you'll head to the summit of Spioenkop Mountain, where your guide will tell the story of the nine-day Anglo-Boer battle which took place here in January 1900. From here you'll continue to the town of Ladysmith, which became infamous when it was besieged for 118 days during the Anglo-Boer War. Here you'll visit the Siege Museum to learn more about this period before continuing to your hotel, where you'll enjoy dinner.

Day 4 - The Battlefields

Today you'll explore the most famous battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal. Your guide will tell the tale of the Anglo-Zulu battle of Isandlwana, where 20,000 Zulu warriors wiped out almost an entire British regiment, and you'll visit Rorke's Drift, where British soldiers, outnumbered 35 to one, fought off 4,000 Zulus for 12 hours. This battle led to the award of 11 Victoria Crosses – the highest number ever awarded to a regiment in a single action. From here you'll return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 5 - The Battlefields to Hluhluwe

After an early breakfast this morning you'll travel to Hluhluwe, where you'll enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive, during which you can expect to see all the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), as well as a huge range of birds. You'll return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 6 - Hluhluwe

You'll start today with an early-morning game drive to see the animals at their liveliest, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. You'll then have time at leisure to enjoy the lodge's facilities, including the spa, before ending the day with another open-vehicle game drive.

Day 7 - Hluhluwe to Durban

You'll enjoy a final game drive before breakfast this morning, then travel back to Durban, where your tour comes to an end, to be dropped off at your hotel or at King Shaka International Airport for your onward journey.

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Wildlife & Warriors

7 days from £1,463pp

Wildlife & Warriors

7 days from £1,463pp

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Standard accommodation from £1,463pp
6 nights accommodation with breakfast
4 dinners and 1 lunch
English speaking guide
Some sightseeing tours

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

Day 1 - Johannesburg

You are picked up from your city hotel this morning to begin the journey to the 'Land of the Rising Sun - Mpumalanga - via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch of this route is the Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points you have a views of the 30 mile long gorge, which starts at Bourke's Luck Potholes and ends at the Three Rondavels. Then stop at God's Window and the Mac Mac Falls before a late afternoon arrival at your hotel at Perry's Bridge Hollow and enjoy dinner.

Day 2 - Kruger

Early this morning you will leave on an open vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned Kruger offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. At nearly two million hectares, the reserve is the flagship of South African National Parks and is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna. Return to your hotel in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. You will have the option to return to the national park to absorb the tranquil beauty of an evening safari.

Day 3 - Swaziland

After breakfast, journey to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This tiny mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone African traditions and culture and offers beautiful scenery and attractions such as game reserves and art and craft outlets. Enjoy a showcase of the traditional Swazi culture followed by lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village then continue to the Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen create beautiful sculptures and artwork from molten glass. Your hotel tonight is located in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.

Day 4 - Mkhuze Game Reserve

First visit the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand using the age-old technique "millefiore". No two are the same and you see an astonishing array of patterns, shapes and designs. Continue via Big Bend into KwaZulu Natal arriving at your hotel in the afternoon, in time for a scenic drive up the Ubombo Mountains. At the top as sun sets stop for sundowners then return to your hotel, the Ghost Mountain Inn, for dinner on the terrace or in the classically styled restaurant.

Day 5 - Mkhuze Game Reserve

Today you are picked up from your hotel after breakfast and driven to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for an afternoon of wildlife viewing. This reserve covers a huge area and it was here that the white rhino was famously saved from extinction. See the animals in their natural habitats hunting, resting and at play before returning to the Ghost Mountain Inn for another memorable dinner on the terrace under the stars or in the stylish restaurant.

Day 6 - Durban

Continue the journey today along the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal to St Lucia, located at the southern extremity of the Simangaliso Wetland Park - a World Heritage Site. Here you enjoy a boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle. Then travel on to Durban, where east meets west - a city beating to to the pulse of Africa. Your hotel, the Benjamin, is located on the Gold Mile - Durban's distinctive beach front.

Day 7 - End of tour

This morning you are taken on a Durban City Tour where you will spend the morning discovering the cultural and historical contrasts of the city. The tour ends with drop-off at King Shaka International Airport where you can catch an onward flight or begin your journey home. On this great trip you have every chance of seeing Africa's Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo rhino and elephant - while on safari as well as lots of other famous sights.

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Cape & Winelands

South Africa winelands self drive tour is a real corker

11 days from £794pp

Cape & Winelands

11 days from £794pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £794pp
Car Hire
Total Damage Waiver TDW, Total Theft Waiver TTW
Personal Accident Insurance, Unlimited Km

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visa
Contract fee - R45 per rental
Delivery & Collection - R215 within a 25 km radius

Overview

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

After your overnight flight to Cape Town you collect your hire car and drive the short distance into the city centre. As there is no jet-lag to content with you can easily spend the afternoon exploring this 'Mother City'. A good place to start is with a stroll around the smart Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, where there are great shops and restaurants.

Day 2 - Cape Town

A full day of exploration in Cape Town today. You can take the hop on hop off sightseeing buses for a better understanding of the city and what is has to offer. Weather permitting a trip on the cable car to the top of Table Mountain is a must for spectacular views over the city or a short boat trip to Robben Island, famous for being where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years. Overnight Cape Town .

Day 3 - Cape Town

Today you could take the car and drive through wonderful coast roads south along the peninsula experiencing the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. Visit the rugged Cape of Good Hope and marvel at the point where these two oceans meet. Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach before returning to the city via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which are famous the world over for their rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Day 4 - Cape Town to Winelands

Today after breakfast you begin a leisurely drive north east to the world famous winelands. Many of the wineries produce a wealth of top class wines that can be sampled along the way. You will stop and visit some of the properties situated in Stellenbosch, which is home to many fine wineries as well as gourmet restaurants.

Day 5 - Winelands to Oudtshoorn

Depart today for the fascinating drive along Route 62, South Africa's equivalent of America's famous Route 66. Along the way you will have a chance to explore some lovely little towns as you meander through ever changing landscapes on the way to your next stop Oudtshoorn. The capital of the feather industry, Oudtshoorn is the epicentre of ostrich farming and a visit to one of the farms along the way is highly recommended.

Day 6 - Oudtshoorn to Knysna

A morning of exploration in and around this fascinating town. Perhaps a visit to the Cango Caves which boast some of the biggest Stalagmites in the world. These huge caverns have attracted visitors for hundreds of years and are easily accessed and professionally guided. Then set off across one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the world as the road winds its way with breathtaking views at every turn. As you start to descend the other side you will notice how the vegetation changes dramatically as you head towards Knysna.

Day 7 - Knysna

A chance today to explore Knysna's bustling waterfront with its array of colourful shops and fine dining places. You can sit and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine while eating fresh water oysters from the lagoon before taking a boat trip on the lagoon to enjoy the sights and witness the beautiful sunsets. You may also have time for a trip on the town's famous train.

Day 8 - Knysna to Swellendam

Another morning to take part in some of the many exciting activities that Knysna and its surrounds have to offer before your leisurely drive south back towards Cape Town. Your overnight stop tonight is in the quaint town of Swellendam. Sometimes overlooked by the more well known towns of Mossel Bay and Hermanus this town is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Overberg area without the crowds.

Day 9 - Swellendam to Hermanus

After a leisurely breakfast this morning you can take time to explore this lovely area. Perhaps take a detour off the main road to Cape Agulhas the true Southern tip of Africa. This area is completely off the beaten track and you enjoy the slower pace of life as you meander through pretty villages. On to Hermanus and probably the best land based whale watching in the world.

Day 10 - Hermanus to Winelands

Today you can take a stroll along the cliffs looking for whales in the bay. Alternatively look out for the Whale Crier who wanders the town announcing the daily sightings. Later sample some of the many seafood delicacies on offer before your short picturesque coast drive towards your final destination, Spier Wine Estate, for an evening of good wine, food and time to reflect on the many wonders you have seen.

Day 11 - Depart Cape Town

A final morning to explore the Spier Wine estate and all it has to offer. Shop for those must have souvenirs then make time to visit the cheetah outreach programme on site where you can have the opportunity to learn more about the valuable work they do in conservation and get up close with these magnificent creatures for a stroke. Then make the short drive to the airport to drop off your car and catch your onward flight or begin your journey home.

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Rovos Rail, Pretoria to Victoria Falls

Travel to the Victoria Falls in real style

4 days from £1,744pp

Rovos Rail, Pretoria to Victoria Falls

4 days from £1,744pp

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Pullman accommodation from £1,745pp
Deluxe accommodation from £2,625pp
Royal Suite accommodation from £3,495pp
On board accommodation
All meals on train
All non premium alcoholic drinks
Sightseeing as specified

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights
Visas
Arrival and departure transfers

Overview

Day 1 - Pretoria

The Pride of Africa departs Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station in Pretoria at 10 in the morning and a delicious lunch is served in the dining car en route through the goldfields of Johannesburg. This luxurious train is made up of a locomotive, generator car, staff car, guest sleepers, a non-smoking lounge car, two non-smoking 42-seat dining cars, a kitchen car, smoking lounge and observation car at the tail which can seat 32 passengers. Dinner is be served as you head towards the Zimbabwe border formalities and an overnight stop.

Day 2 - Zimbabwe

Enjoy breakfast as the train travels north through Zimbabwe towards Bulawayo. Lunch is in the dining car at 1pm and tea is available later in the lounge and observation cars. Meals are served in one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. An enthusiastic team of chefs oversees the important task of ensuring guests’ every need is catered for. There’s an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Dinner is served as the train travels on to Mpopoma for your overnight stop.

Day 3 - Zimbabwe

The Pride of Africa leaves Mpopoma as breakfast is being served. You then travel along the eastern edge of Hwange Park along one of Africa's longest stretches of straight railway line with a great opportunity of spotting plenty of wildlife from the comfort of you carriage on the observation car. In the afternoon stop at Kennedy Sliding for an exciting game drive hoping to see some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, then return to the train for you final memorable dinner as you head to Thompsons Junction where you stop for the night.

Day 4 - Victoria Falls

Today you reach your final destination when the Pride of Africa arrives at Victoria Falls station. Make sure you take a trip down to the Falls and see this spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River. This is the greatest curtain of falling water in the world and columns of spray can be seen from miles away as the waters plummet over the edge into a gorge more than one hundred meters below. Also today you can go on a river cruise, try whitewater rafting or take a safari trip into the surrounding countryside. It is worth staying on at Victoria Falls for a few days before flying out to you next African destination or beginning your journey back home.

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Garden Route Highlights

Leave Cape Town And Enjoy A Few Days In The Garden

4 days from £654pp

Garden Route Highlights

4 days from £654pp

Includes

Standard Rate accommodation from £654pp
3 nights 3 - 4* standard accommodation
Half Board on tour

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights
Arrival and departure transfers

Overview

Day 1 - Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

Today you leave Cape Town and travel through the Huguenot Tunnel and on to Cape Route 62, which is the tourist route in the Western Cape, offering the shortest and most scenic drive. Stop for lunch in Barrydale then continue on to Oudtshoorn where you visit an ostrich farm for an informative tour. Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn at the De Opstal Country Lodge or similar.

Day 2 - Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay

Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves – one of the natural wonders of the world. Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna – the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront before proceeding to The Crags near Plettenberg Bay. Embark on an informative cruise up the Keurbooms River before arriving at your lodge where you shall spend the following two nights. Freshen up before dinner at the lodge. Overnight Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard room) or similar

Day 3 - Knysna

After breakfast travel to Plettenberg Bay to see Birds of Eden, the largest free flight bird aviary in the world. . Here you can enjoy an optional whale and dolphin experience or simply have an afternon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Plettenberg Bay.

Day 4 - Port Elizabeth

Leave early for a trip to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Tsitsikamma originates from the Khoi-Khoi language used by a tribe that lived in the area around 1,700 years ago. It means "a place of many sparkling abundant waters". Lunch in the national park before heading on to Port Elizabeth where your Garden Route tour comes to an end.

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Shongololo Express, Dune Express

12 days from £4,855pp

Shongololo Express, Dune Express

12 days from £4,855pp

Includes

Gold Cabin accommodation from £4,855pp
Emerald Cabin accommodation from £6,024pp
Arrival & departure airport transfers
Breakfast & Dinner daily
Guided Excursions & entrance fees

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
Airfares & visas
Lunches
All Beverages
Golf Course Fees
Lunch taken off the train

Overview

Day 1 - Pretoria

Your wonderful rail adventure begins in Pretoria. The Shongololo Dune Express leaves from the Rovos Rail Station in the early afternoon so plenty of time to go sightseeing in the morning. Once aboard settle in to either your Emerald or Gold class cabin, relax and watch the scenery go by as you head for your first overnight stop at Kingswood. The train has a bar car and observation car and later you can enjoy your first on-board dinner in one of the two historic dining cars.

Day 2 - Kimberley

Today you visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum in Kimberley. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds which led to its establishment in 1893. Highlights of the day include the visit to the Big Hole Diamond Mine Museum, followed by a lunch break at one of the restaurants in the city. After lunch visit the William Humphreys Art Gallery and the McGregor House Museum. Then return to the train in Kimberley and depart for Upington.

Day 3 - Upington

After breakfast on the train this morning leave for a morning tour of Upington with wine tasting at Belazel Brandy and Wine Cellar. Your tour around the historical sights of Upington begins with a drive past the Donkey Memorial, which honours the life of the working donkey, and the railway on the Orange River. At the wine and brandy cellar you can taste some of the lovely local wines. Then return to the train which leaves Upington for Nakop for border formalities with Namibia. Overnight Holoog.

Day 4 - Fish River Canyon

This morning you visit Fish River Canyon, the largest in the southern hemisphere. The Fish River rises in the centre of the country, before flowing south into the Orange River, on Namibia's border with South Africa. In between, it has formed this great canyon, which is probably only second to Arizona's Grand Canyon in terms of size. The vast rocky landscape breaks up into a series of spectacular cliffs, formed by the Fish River as it meanders between boulders. Return to the train in the afternoon and depart for Aus for overnight.

Day 5 - Kolmanskop

A full-day tour of the ghost town Kolmanskop and Lüderitz, which is well known for its colonial architecture and wildlife. Lüderitz lies at the end of the currently decommissioned railway line to Keetmanshoop. En route you might see the legendary horses that are rumoured to roam the Namib desert when you visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop. Lüderitz is known for its museum, colonial architecture and for wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. The Shongololo Express departs in the early evening for Keetmanshoop.

Day 6 - Keetmanshoop

A morning tour of Keetmanshoop when you will see the Giant's Playground as well as Quiver Tree Forest. At the Giant's Playground you can explore the huge dolerite dykes and Quiver Tree Forest is home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. Between three to five metres tall, these prehistoric trees have forked branches that reach skywards and this visit makes for wonderful photographic opportunities. Return to the train in the afternoon and depart for Mariental.

Day 7 - Sossusvlei

Today you are taken to Sossusvlei Lodge in the Namib-Naukluft Park. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, shaped over millions of years by the Tsauchab River, then stay the night at the lodge. The river has shaped the Sesriem Canyon over millions of years and it is one of the few places in the area that holds water all year round. The early Afrikaans explorers named the canyon after the fact that they had to use six leather straps (riem) tied together to create a rope long enough to lower water buckets into the canyon below.

Day 8 - Namib Naukluft

Enjoy sunrise from Dune 45 followed by brunch at the lodge. Take a scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park. The 'star dunes' of the Namib Desert were created by sand carried by the wind from the coast of Namibia. The sand here is five million years old and is red in colour due to its iron-oxide content. As the light changes with the time of day, so does the appearance of the dunes' characteristic colour, allowing for interesting photographs at any time. Return to the train in the late afternoon to begin the journey to Windhoek.

Day 9 - Windhoek

Today you have a city tour of Windhoek. See the Trans-Namib Transport Museum, the Alte Feste (Old Fortress), the Evangelical Lutheran Church - a striking landmark - and the Namibia Craft Centre in the old Breweries Building. Situated in Namibia's central highlands, Windhoek is an attractive city surrounded by clusters of hills and the impressive Auas and Eros Mountains. After a memorable day's touring return to the train and enjoy another great dinner as you head for Otjiwarongo.

Day 10 - Etosha National Park

Another highlight of the tour today when you leave the Shongololo Express and are taken to a lodge in Etosha National Park. Lots of safari activities to enjoy here as the park offers excellent game viewing in one of Africa's most accessible venues. Zebra and springbok are scattered across the endless horizon while the many waterholes attract endangered black rhino, lion, elephant and large numbers of antelope. After your game drives spend tonight at the lodge.

Day 11 - Etosha National Park

There's another game drive early this morning in Etosha National Park when you could see some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant - before you check out of the lodge and return to the train in the afternoon which is waiting at Otjiwarongo. Then relax in your comfortable cabin or in the observation car and watch out for more wildlife on the journey to your next destination Kranzberg, where the Shongololo Dune Express stays overnight.

Day 12 - Walvis Bay

You arrive at Walvis Bay in the late morning where your marvellous experience of this ancient land will come to an end.

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Battlefields & Safari Self Drive

Relive the heroics of the Zulu wars on this special safari trip

7 days from £940pp

Battlefields & Safari Self Drive

7 days from £940pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £941pp
2 nights accommodation on BB basis
4 nights accommodation on FB basis
Car Hire
Total Damage Waiver TDW, Total Theft Waiver TTW
Personal Accident Insurance, Unlimited Km
Damage to Windscreen, tyres, rims & hubcaps
Undercarriage damage
Tourism Levy
Full day Battlefields Tour

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights
Contract fee - R45 per rental
Baby seats at R225 per seat per rental
Petrol Can R230
Young Driver Surcharge - R120 per day
Fine Handling Fee - R195

Overview

Day 1 - Durban to Drakensberg

On arrival in Durban you make your way to the Hertz depot where you will collect your hire car. Spend some time exploring this interesting and diverse ocean side city before beginning your drive to the spectacular World Heritage Site of Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park where you will stay for your first night.

Day 2 - Drakensberg

A chance to relax today and enjoy an extensive range of leisure activities from guided hikes to beach volleyball. The tabletop peaks of the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg range, which form the boundary between South Africa and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, offer some of the country’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. This vast sweep of basalt summits and buttresses are so recognisably South African and never cease to amaze.

Day 3 - Drakensberg to Battlefields

Today you will drive to the majestic beauty of the Zululand hills where you will be able to re-live the history of the Anglo-Zulu and the Anglo-Boer wars as well as experience the vibrant culture of the Zulu people. Visit Isandlwana where so many British soldiers were massacred and iconic Rorke's Drift, the setting for the 1964 film Zulu.

Day 4 - Battlefields

Another day to spend exploring the battlefields, learning about the stories of carnage and courage and driving around this magnificent area. On 22 January 1879, at Rorke's Drift on the Natal border with Zululand, a tiny British garrison of 140 men - many of them sick and wounded - fought for 12 hours to repel repeated attacks by up to 3,000 Zulu warriors. This heroic defence was rewarded by Queen Victoria's government with no fewer than 11 Victoria Crosses. Overnight tonight back at the Isandlwana Lodge

Day 5 - Battlefields to Hluhluwe Safari Park

Today you leave the battlefields behind and drive to the shore of Lake St Lucia for some exciting game drives in Hluhluwe Safari Park, which is the largest and oldest game park in Kwazulu Natal. It is also the home of all the big five - lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and rhino - so you will have a good chance of seeing all of these great beasts during your game drives.

Day 6 - Hluhluwe Safari Park

Spend today on self guided walking trails, birdwatching or just relax and laze day by the swimming pool. Visitors are in awe of the beauty and incredibly scenic and diverse vegetation of this area, with its rolling hills, and many vantage points where you can get great views of the thorny bushland and the grassy plains. Hluhluwe Game Reserve is world-renowned for bringing back the endangered species of black and white rhino from extinction. The endangered wild dog can also be found here.

Day 7 - Hluhluwe to Durban

After breakfast today at the safari lodge it's time to drive back to Durban and return your hire car. You can stay on and explore the city and have a relaxing few days on the coast or go to King Shaka International Airport to catch an onward flight or begin your journey home. This battlefields and safari tour makes a great add on to any holiday to the Rainbow Nation.

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Rovos Rail, Pretoria to Cape Town

Life's suite when you take a Rovos rail journey to the cape

3 days from £1,333pp

Rovos Rail, Pretoria to Cape Town

3 days from £1,333pp

Includes

Pullman Suite accommodation from £1,333pp
Deluxe Suite accommodation from £2,013pp
Royal Suite accommodation from £2,684pp
2 nights onboard accommodation in a cabin
Full Board & local label alcoholic and soft drinks
Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

Day 1 - Pretoria

Depart Capital Park Station in Pretoria at 15.30 and settle in to your Pullman suite. You experience the quality service as soon as you get on board Rovos Rail's pride of Africa where all meals, alcoholic drinks and excursions are included. Enjoy a wonderful dinner as the train heads for Kimberley arriving in the morning.

Day 2 - Kimberley

After breakfast passengers visit the Big Hole at Kimberley, the diamond museum and take a tram ride around town. After lunch the train departs from Modder River Station outside Kimberley and travel overnight via De Aar and Beaufort West on route to Matjiesfontein.

Day 3 - Matjiesfontein

Today you will visit the historic village of Matjiesfontein in the morning before the Pride of Africa departs taking you through Touws River, De Doorns and Worcester on the way to Cape Town where you arrive early evening giving you time to go exploring in this wonderful city.

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Rovos Rail, Cape Town to Pretoria

Diamond rail journey that's a real cut above the rest

3 days from £1,333pp

Rovos Rail, Cape Town to Pretoria

3 days from £1,333pp

Includes

Pullman Suite accommodation from £1,333pp
Deluxe Suite accommodation from £2,013pp
Royal Suite accommodation from £2,684pp
Onboard accommodation
Full Board & alcoholic drinks (non premium label)
Some sightseeing

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights
Arrival and departure transfers

Overview

Day 1 - Cape Town

What a great place to begin your luxury train journey. Time for some exploration of this wonderful city that sits at the foot of Table Mountain before leaving from platform 23 at Cape Town station. The train first heads inland via Worcester arriving at Matjiesfontein in the late afternoon where guests can enjoy a tour of this quaint village. The train departs in the evening as you prepare for a sumptuous meal in the Rovos Rail dining car.

Day 2 - Kimberley

After lunch the train pulls in to Kimberley, the capital of Northern Province in South Africa. You will board a bus in the city centre for a Big Hole and museum tour. The City of De Beers, as it is called, is the diamond boom town that's home to the Big Hole, and you will get a great insight into the world’s largest man-made excavation. Return to the train for dinner.

Day 3 - Pretoria

After your memorable visit to the diamond mines of Kimberley you continue your luxurious Rovos Rail journey north seeing the countryside slip by. Today your train journey comes to an end when you arrive at Capital Park Station, Pretoria. Time to explore the city before continuing your South African adventure or making plans for the journey home.

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Grand Tour of South Africa

Simply the best way to see the Rainbow Nation in all its glory

14 days from £2,586pp

Grand Tour of South Africa

14 days from £2,586pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £2,587pp
13 nights accommodation with breakfast
7 dinners and 1 lunch
Transport by air conditioned luxury vehicle

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visas
DUR / PLZ domestic flight

Overview

Day 1 - Jo'burg to Mpumalanga

You leave from Johannesburg and travel to the Land of the Rising Sun - Mpumalanga - via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch is the Blyde River Canyon, where from many well-positioned vantage points you can view the stunning gorge. Also stop at God's Window and the Mac Mac Falls. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel with time to freshen up before dinner.

Day 2 - Kruger National Park

Early morning departure on an open vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned Kruger offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. The reserve is the flagship of South African National Parks and is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna. Return to your hotel in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You will have the option to return to the park to absorb the tranquil beauty of an evening safari.

Day 3 - Swaziland

After breakfast, travel to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This tiny mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone traditions and culture and offers beautiful scenery and attractions such as game reserves and art and craft outlets. Enjoy a showcase of the traditional Swazi culture followed by lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village. Continue to the Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen at work then drive to your hotel in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.

Day 4 - Mkhuze

Enjoy a morning visit to the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand then continue via Big Bend into KwaZulu Natal. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon, in time for a scenic drive up the Ubombo Mountains, offering views over Lake Jozini. At the summit and as the sun in setting, stop for sundowners. The drive will be combined with a visit to a Zulu homestead for a glimpse of Zulu life in today's world.

Day 5 - Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve

Today you will travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a full day of wildlife viewing. This reserve covers a huge area and it was here that the white rhino was saved from extinction. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. End a memorable day with dinner on the terrace at the Ghost Mountain Inn.

Day 6 - St Lucia Wetland Park

Continue your journey along the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal to St Lucia, located in a World Heritage Site wetland park. Here you take a boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle. Continue to Durban, where east meets west. Arrive during the afternoon at your hotel which is located on the Gold Mile - Durban's distinctive beach front.

Day 7 - Durban to Port Elizabeth

This morning you will have a short Durban city tour where you will spend the morning discovering the cultural and historical contrasts of the city. Then check in at Durban International Airport for your domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth you are taken to your hotel where you have time to explore the city.

Day 8 - Tsitsikamma and Plettenberg Bay

Leave Port Elizabeth and travel along the coastline to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the 'garden of the Garden Route', the Tsitsikamma deserves a more vivid description to encapsulate the beauty of the place. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which has incredible views and photo opportunities. Continue to Plettenberg Bay for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 - Plettenberg Bay

After breakfast get set for a visit to the largest free flight bird aviary in the world, Birds of Eden. This afternoon is free for you to relax at your own pace or if you would like to continue touring there is the opportunity to book a Marine Encounter boat trip (at extra expense) weather permitting. Dinner will be served back at your hotel.

Day 10 - Knysna to Oudtshoorn

After breakfast and check-out formalities, proceed on an informative cruise up the Keurbooms River. Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna – the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront Complex before travelling to Oudtshoorn – the ‘feather capital’ of the world due to its large ostrich industry. Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour. Check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner. Overnight De Opstal Country Lodge (standard room) or similar

Day 11 - Cango Caves to Cape Town

Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves before leaving Oudtshoorn. The Cango Caves are one of the natural wonders of the world and have become a major draw for tourists visiting the Karoo area. After your cave experience, travel via Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch before arriving in Cape Town in the early evening.

Day 12 - Cape Point and Peninsula

This morning you will be picked up at your hotel for a full day Cape Point and Peninsula Tour - an awe-inspiring journey passing magnificent beaches, breathtaking views and historic and picturesque coastal villages to the towering headland known as Cape Point. The tour ends upon return to your hotel during the late afternoon.

Day 13 - Cape Winelands

It's a vintage day today as you are taken on a full day Cape Winelands Tour. This is a delightful drive, which winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Return to Cape Town during the late afternoon.

Day 14 - Cape Town

This is your last day but the magical tour isn't over yet. After breakfast you are picked up at your hotel for a city tour - a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Your tour ends with drop-off at Cape Town Airport.

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Johannesburg and Kruger Adventure

Celebrate the revival of Johannesburg and enjoy some spectacular safari on this six-day tour

6 days from £1,181pp

Johannesburg and Kruger Adventure

6 days from £1,181pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £1,182pp
5 nights accommodation including breakfast
3 lunches, 3 dinners
Game drives on safari
Sightseeing as specified

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visas

Overview

Day 1 - Arrive Johannesburg

Your tour begins as you're met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you'll have a chance to settle in before this afternoon's city tour. You'll explore the area around City Hall, Newtown Cultural Precinct and Maboneng Precinct, the scene of this booming city's recent revival. You'll visit the Ghandi Memorial to see how art is being used to revitalise the inner city, and enjoy the bird's-eye views from the top of the Carlton Centre.

Day 2 - Soweto

This morning you'll enjoy a half-day tour of Soweto, the cluster of townships synonymous with the struggle against the apartheid regime. After touring some of the key historical sites you'll enjoy lunch at a township tavern before spending the afternoon exploring the excellent Apartheid Museum.

Day 3 - Mpumalanga

This morning you'll depart Johannesburg for Mpumalanga, on South Africa's eastern border (its name means "Land of the Rising Sun"). You'll travel via the spectacular and aptly-named Panorama Route and, time and weather permitting, will stop at God's Window to enjoy the unforgettable views, believed by many to be South Africa's finest. You'll arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon, with time to check in and freshen up before dinner.

Day 4 - Kruger

This morning you'll drive to Kruger for a full day open vehicle safari through the park. With luck you can expect to see all the safari Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros) as well as spectacular birdlife.

Day 5 - Kruger

Today you'll enjoy a second day in Kruger with a morning game drive followed by an afternoon of relaxation at your hotel.

Day 6 - Depart Mpumalanga

This morning you'll transfer to either Hoedspruit or Kruger Mpumalanga airport were your magical tour will come to an end.

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Cape & KZN Highlights

12 days from £2,223pp

Cape & KZN Highlights

12 days from £2,223pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £2,223pp
11 nights accommodation
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport by AC vehicle
Game Drives on Safari
English speaking guide, entrance fees

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visas
Domestic Flight Cape Town to Durban

Overview

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by one of our tour representatives and taken to your hotel in the city's waterfront area. Relax here after the journey then go out and explore some of the city sights or chill out on the beach. Tonight you may want to visit the trendy modern Victoria and Alfred waterfront where there are great shopping opportunities and good restaurants which cater for all tastes and all prices.

Day 2 - Cape Town

The morning is free for you to relax or go sightseeing then in the afternoon you are collected from your hotel for a scheduled City Tour - a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to modern buildings and malls. The tour begins with a trip up Table Mountain by cable car before returning to visit the Company Gardens, the South Africa Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the vibrant and arty flea market in Greenmarket Square.

Day 3 - Winelands

A full day Cape Winelands Tour awaits. On this delightful drive to Stellenbosch you wind your way to the heart of the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, you are truly spoilt for choice when you enjoy your first tasting of the day. Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the charming town of Franschhoek in a picturesque valley and enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the local chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants.

Day 4 - Cape Point & Penguins

This morning you are taken on a full day Cape Point and Peninsula Tour. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint fishing village, then travel via Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch go to historic Simon's Town and see the huge penguin colony at Boulders Beach before ending with a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Day 5 - Cape Town to Durban

After breakfast there may be time for some more sightseeing before you check out of your waterfront hotel and are driven to the airport for your flight to Durban. On arrival at King Shaka International Airport, you would be met by another of our tour representatives and taken to your hotel, The Benjamin, in this cosmopolitan city, for an overnight stay. Later take a tour of the city or go out and explore on your own seeing some of the many sights.

Day 6 - Durban to Drakensberg

Leave Durban and travel inland to Pietermaritzburg, the administrative capital of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, which is set amid forested hills and rolling countryside and is one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the world. Enjoy a tour seeing all the sights including glorious St Peter's Cathedral and the charming lanes and byways of the Church Street Mall. After your tour of Pietermaritzburg you are driven to Drakensberg, where you check in to the Champagne Castle Hotel in one of the area's finest locations.

Day 7 - Drakensberg

Today is dedicated to enjoying the magnificent scenery on offer in the Drakensberg, as well as discovering the cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountains here once offered shelter to the San people for thousands of years before being exterminated in clashes with the Zulus and white settlers. At Giant's Castle see the main caves with their rock paintings and artefacts. Then return to your luxury hotel where facilities include tennis courts, hiking trails, bowling green and swimming pool.

Day 8 - Drakensberg to Battlefields

Today you leave the Champagne Castle Hotel and travel to the summit of Spioenkop Mountain. scene of the Anglo-Boer nine-day battle in January 1900 - the third and bloodiest attempt by the British to relieve Ladysmith. Continue to the town of Ladysmith, which made world headlines when it was besieged for 118 days. Its historic heritage gives many fascinating sites to discover. Then drive via Dundee to your next hotel located at the heart of the battle sites between the Zulus and the British at famous Rorke's Drift.

Day 9 - Battlefields

Today is dedicated to the exploration of the most famous battlefields of all the many in KwaZulu-Natal. Your guide will recount the Anglo Zulu War battle of Isandlwana where 20,000 Zulu warriors wiped out almost an entire British regiment and their firepower within two and a half hours. Then visit Rorke's Drift Mission where British soldiers, outnumber 35 to one, fought off 4,000 Zulus for 12 hours. This battle generated the award of 11 Victoria Crosses - the highest number to a regiment in a single action. Return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 10 - Battlefields to Hluhluwe

After an early breakfast, travel across the various battle sites of KZN to Hluhluwe where you complete your Kwazulu Natal discovery with an African safari experience. Depending on your time of arrival, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon open vehicle game drive which yields exciting game viewing opportunities. The highly qualified rangers have a wide knowledge of the rich bird and animal life of the region, as well as the indigenous trees and plants. Return to the Falaza Game Park lodge for dinner.

Day 11 - Hluhluwe

Start the day with an early morning game drive when the animals are at their most active, before the harsh African sun beats down and they take shelter from the sweltering heat in shady areas. Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Enjoy the facilities on offer at the lodge including the well-equipped spa on the reserve or go out and explore the surrounding area possibly seeing some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant.

Day 12 - Depart Durban

Time early this morning for a final game drive before breakfast then check out of the lodge and travel via the Elephant coast back to Durban where the tour ends on arrival at your city based hotel or with drop-off at King Shaka International Airport for your onward flight or to begin your journey home. This action-packed tour makes a great introduction to South Africa and in the 12 days you will see so many of the country's famous sights.

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Rovos Rail Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Travel in style from the Cape to the Falls.

7 days from £2,916pp

Rovos Rail Cape Town to Victoria Falls

7 days from £2,916pp

Includes

Royal accommodation from £2,917pp
Pullman accommodation from £3,337pp
Deluxe accommodation from £5,040pp
6 nights ensuite train accommodation
All food & drink (local brands) on board
Sightseeing as specified

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visas

Overview

Day 1 - Depart Cape Town

You've explored Cape Town, taken a trip to the top of Table Mountain, shopped at the plush Victoria and Alfred waterfront, and taken a trip out to the Cape of Good Hope . . . now it's time to board your luxurious Rovos Rail train which is waiting at Platform 23 at the city's main station. Settle in and relax as you travel inland through the winelands. Lunch is served in the dining car before you stop and visit the historical village of Matjiesfontein. Then return to the train and look forward to tonight's first dinner on board.

Day 2 - Kimberley

Breakfast and lunch are served on board as the train heads north and in the early afternoon you arrive in the famous diamond town of Kimberley. Here you leave the train and are taken on a bus tour of the area stopping at the fascinating Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole. Return to the train in the early evening and another sumptuous dinner is served in the elegant dining car as you travel on towards your next destination, the town of Pretoria.

Day 3 - Pretoria

Lots to see from the windows of your carriage after breakfast as the train travels via Krugersdorp and the huge city of Johannesburg and then through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand towards Pretoria, where you arrive around noon at the Rovos Rail Station in Capital Park. You will be picked up here and driven to your hotel in the city for a one night stay. There are lots of organised tours of the area that can be arranged during your stop or you can explore on your own.

Day 4 - Depart Pretoria

You are collected from your hotel this morning and driven back across the city to your waiting train which leaves Pretoria Station at around 9.30 and travels through the goldfields of Gauteng. Lunch is served as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn and enter the low latitudes en route through Warmbaths and Nylstroom. Afternoon tea and dinner will be served as you continue to Messina and then Beitbridge for the border formatlities before you cross into Zimbabwe.

Day 5 - Zimbabwe

Enjoy breakfast as your train continues its journey towards Bulawayo, passing through Rutenga and Somabhula. Tonight your train will stop at Mpopoma for your overnight stay.

Day 6 - Zimbabwe

Breakfast will be served from 0700 as you depart Mpopoma and head towards the wilderness of Hwange National Park. As you enjoy lunch take in the sights of Hwange, perhaps even spotting animals from the train as you travel along one of the longest stretches of straight railway line in Africa at 114 kilometres. At 3 you will arrive at the Kennedy Siding where you'll switch into a 4WD for your Game Drive in Hwange National Park and a chance to spot elephants and lions in this iconic national park. Dinner will be served in the dining cars as the train moves on to Thompsons Junction for your overnight stop.

Day 7 - Arrive Victoria Falls

The Rovos Rail train leaves Thompson's Junction early this morning so you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the way to Victoria Falls. On arrival you say farewell to new found friends then have to decide how long to stay and discover all that this beautiful area has to offer. The Victoria Falls is the world's largest curtain of falling water and one of Africa's great natural wonders. You can get close to the picturesque gorge on a number of hiking trails or Zambezi River boat trips and a stay or visit to the colonial style Victoria Falls hotel is a must.

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Aquila Lodge Safari Trip

2 days from £247pp

Aquila Lodge Safari Trip

2 days from £247pp

Includes

Cottage accommodation from £248pp
Accommodation on Full Board Basis in a Cottage
Game Drives
Return Transfers from Cape Town Hotels

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
Visas and International flight
Beverages

Overview

Day 1 - Cape Town to Aquila

This short safari tour makes a great add on to any stay in Cape Town and will give you a great flavour of South Africa's great game parks. You will be picked up from your hotel in the city for the scenic drive to the Aquila Private Game Reserve. Check in and relax during the heat of the day before being taken on an evening safari. Then return to the reserve and enjoy dinner under the stars before spending a comfortable night in your cottage.

Day 2 - Aquila to Cape Town

Enjoy an early morning game drive with the chance to see some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, before returning to the reserve for breakfast. Then you will be picked up and driven back to your hotel in Cape Town. This safari tour is perfect for visitors to Cape Town who want to experience the thrills of a safari but don't have the time to spend longer in the bush and you can easily fit it in to the busiest of holiday schedules..

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Rovos Rail, Durban to Pretoria

Luxury all the way when you become a Rovos rail rover

3 days from £1,333pp

Rovos Rail, Durban to Pretoria

3 days from £1,333pp

Includes

Pullman Suite accommodation from £1,333pp
Deluxe Suite accommodation from £2,013pp
Royal Suite accommodation from £2,684pp
Onboard accommodation
Full board including alcohol (non premium labels)
Some sightseeing

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights

Overview

Day 1 - Durban

The train leaves Durban Station and begins a steady climb up the scenic escarpment through Pietermaritzburg and the Valley of 1,000 Hills. Lunch is served en route to Lions River station where you visit the famous Ardmore Ceramics gallery including a dressage display and tea. Dinner is served on the train as you climb the escarpment for an overnight stop at Ladysmith.

Day 2 - Ladysmith

Today you have a choice of excursions. Either take an early morning game drive in the Spionkop Game Reserve hoping to see the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo - or visit the Spionkop battlefields for an escorted tour. Brunch is served in the dining car before the train arrives at Elandslaagte for a game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve. Dinner is served later in the dining car.

Day 3 - Pretoria

Breakfast is served as your Rovos Rail train traverses the Highveld. After lunch you head for Centurion where a steam engine will haul the train on the last leg of your journey making a memorable entry into Pretoria. Arrive at Capital Park Station in the late afternoon ready to continue your South African adventure or prepare for your journey home.

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Garden Route & Kruger

From Cape to Kruger with the Garden Route along the way

12 days from £1,682pp

Garden Route & Kruger

12 days from £1,682pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £1,682pp
5 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis
3 nights safari accommodation on Full Board basis
3 nights accommodation on a Room Only basis
Car Rental
Total Damage Waiver (TDW) Total Theft Waiver (TTW)
Personal Accident Insurance, Unlimited Km
Damage to Windscreen, tyres, rims and hubcaps
Undercarriage damage, One-way Drop off fees
Return transfer to Safari Lodge

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights
Domestic Flights
Contract fee - R45 per rental

Overview

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

On arrival in Cape Town you will pick up your hire car and drive to your hotel, the Primi Royal, which is situated on the slopes of the Twelve Apostles and a mere stone's throw from the sugar-white beach and the elegant restaurants and lively night spots of Camps Bay. Relax after the journey then go out and explore.

Day 2 - Cape Town

A full day today to explore this remarkable city. Take a trip on the cable car, or for the more energetic a walk, to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city below. You can also leave the car behind and take a short boat trip out to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for so many years, then check out the great shops and restaurants along the Victoria and Alfred waterfront.

Day 3 - Cape Town

Another day to explore the Cape Town area. Today you can drive through wonderful coastal roads south along the peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. Visit the rugged Cape of Good Hope, see the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and if there is time visit the stunning Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

Day 4 - Cape Town to Montagu

You say farewell to Cape Town today when you check out of your hotel in Camps Bay and drive to the wine producing town of Montagu. Here you can rest and recharge your batteries at your hotel, the Mimosa Lodge, or if you are feeling adventurous you can book one of a number of adrenalin flowing activities.

Day 5 - Montagu to Oudtshoorn

After spending the morning relaxing at Montagu you start the short drive to Oudtshoorn where there are a number of activities on offer. Most people's favourite is a visit to see the world's biggest birds at the fun packed Oudtshoorn Ostrich farm. Another popular trip is to the spectacular Cango Caves. Overnight at the De Opstal Country Lodge.

Day 6 - Oudtshoorn to Knysna

Today you leave Oudtshoorn behind and drive towards Knysna along the beautiful Garden Route. On arrival in Knysna you check in to the Knysna Log Inn, which is just a five minute walk from the popular Knysna Quays, also known as the waterfront, where there are plenty of top class restaurants if you fancy eating out tonight. And be sure to try the renowned local oysters.

Day 7 - Knysna

A full day to discover the delights of Knysna and the surrounding towns. Knysna stands out on South Africa's famed Garden Route thanks to the limestone cliffs that dramatically separate its tranquil lagoon from the pounding surf of the Indian Ocean. It's also home to the country's largest indigenous forest. Hop aboard the Outeniqua Choo Choo for a steam engine ride through the scenic highlights. The Millwood Mines at Jubilee Creek, site of a major gold rush in 1885, provide a picturesque spot for a picnic.

Day 8 - Knysna to St Francis

Leave the comfort of the Knysna Log Inn after breakfast and begin your drive towards the beautiful coastal town of St Francis. Here, as well as seeing the local sights, you can enjoy activities ranging from boat cruises, surfing and golf. In St Francis you will be staying at the Sandals Guest House.

Day 9 - Port Elizabeth to Kruger

Today you drive to Port Elizabeth and drop your hire car off at the airport ready to fly to Kruger via Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met at the airport and taken to the exclusive Thornybush Game Reserve, which is alongside the magnificent Kruger National Park, to begin your two days of safari adventures while staying at the Thornybush Chapungu Lodge.

Day 10 - Thornybush

Today you will be taken on early morning and evening game drives on the reserve with time to relax at the lodge during the heat of the day. Thornybush Game Reserve is set in the heart of the rolling Lowveld and adjacent to Kruger National Park and is home to a huge variety of African wildlife species. Also known as Thornybush Nature Reserve, the scenery comprises open savannah, and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal safari holiday destination.

Day 11 - Thornybush

Another memorable day in the reserve when you will have a good chance of seeing all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - as well as all the other animals that live in the vast Kruger National Park. Again there will be organised early morning and evening game drives and today there is also the option of taking a walking safari.

Day 12 - Kruger

Perhaps time for one final game drive in the Kruger today before you are picked up at Chapungu Lodge and driven to the airstrip for your onward journey.

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