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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

Aquila Private Game Reserve, which is less than a two hour scenic drive via the N1 from Cape Town, is named after the rare and endangered Black Eagle that thrives in the area. Proclaimed a Private Nature Reserve in 1985, this four star, malaria free, 4,500 hectare reserve is steeped in Khoi San and Boer War history and boasts three pristine biomes of vegetation set in the most magnificent Karoo mountains, valleys, rivers and kloofs. Valid selected dates 01/05/2019 - 31/10/2019

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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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

Includes

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

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

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

Includes

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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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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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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Garden Route & Safari Self Drive

Time to smell the flowers along South Africa's Garden Route

12 days from £1,277pp

Garden Route & Safari Self Drive

12 days from £1,277pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £1,277pp
Car Hire
Total Damage Waiver TDW, Total Theft Waiver TTW
Personal Accident Insurance, Unlimited Km
6 nights accommodation with breakfast
2 nights accommodation with full board
3 nights accommodation on room only basis
Game Drives at Kariega

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

The first thing to do after arriving in Cape Town is to collect your hire car. De Waterkant House, where you stay, is ideally situated on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, a short walk from the stylish Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and minutes from Cape Town's beautiful beaches and historic centre. It makes an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful city.

Day 2 - Cape Town

Your first day is free for you to explore the wonders of Cape Town, and its surrounding areas. Good-looking, fun-loving, sporty and sociable. If Cape Town was in the dating game that's how her profile would read. The Mother City of South Africa occupies one of the world's most stunning locations, with an iconic mountain slap-bang in her centre. As beautiful as the surrounding beaches and vineyards can be, it's the rugged wilderness of Table Mountain, coated in a unique flora, that grabs everyone's attention and you can ride to the top by cable car.

Day 3 - Cape Town

Another memorable day to continue your exploration of this great city. There is superb shopping and eating at the stylish Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, stunning beaches on which to relax, plush Camp's Bay with its stunning modern buildings, and trips to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for so many years. And the lovely Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens with its wonderful displays of tropical plants and flowers, is not far outside the city.

Day 4 - Cape Town to Hermanus

This morning you will drive out of Cape Town and travel on to Hermanus where you will stay for the next two nights. Here you can enjoy a spot of whale watching from the seaside city centre. Hermanus is simply the best place in the world to whale watch and you can also admire the panoramic ocean views from the edge of the cliffs. Whale watching season is from June until November.

Day 5 - Hermanus

Spend today getting to know this quaint town, and surrounding areas. Hermanus lies on the Western Cape close to the most southerly point in Africa. It is a major tourist destination because of the whale watching but it is also a popular seaside town with South African holidaymakers as it retains an air of the small fishing village it once was. There are lots of established festivals and events to keep the town buzzing and you can go on a township tour, sea-kayaking, wine-tasting and even cage diving with Great White Sharks on nearby Dyer island.

Day 6 - Hermanus to Oudtshoorn

After breakfast today you drive on to the Klein Karoo area for your first night at De Opstal Country House in Oudtshoorn. This is a must stop on the Garden Route and there are plenty of things to see and do while staying in the town. One option today is to drive out to the stunning Swartberg Pass.

Day 7 - Oudtshoorn

Today you can choose from more of the activities that the Klein Karoo area has to offer. Spend time at the Cango Caves and have fun on the Cango Wildlife Ranch, then you can ride one of the big birds at the famous Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm and get up close to the reptiles at the nearby Crocodile Farm.

Day 8 - Oudtshoorn to Knysna

Continue your journey today towards Knysna. One of the best hotel locations in Knysna, the four-star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, where you will be staying for the next two nights, enjoys spectacular views over this popular coastal town and is within the Waterfront area, another of the must stops along the Garden Route. And be sure to try some of the renowned local oysters.

Day 9 - Knysna

Spend the day exploring this beautiful, scenic stretch of coast along the Garden Route. You will find a bustling waterfront, magnificent trails and activities to suit everybody. Knysna stands out 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 10 - Knysna to Kariega

After breakfast, leave Knysna and head towards Port Elizabeth and onwards to Kariega Safari Lodge. Enjoy morning and evening game drives exploring the sights and sounds of the wild. You will see all the wildlife and vast bird life from the comfort of a 4x4 and in the company of an informative and professional ranger. Overnight at Kariega.

Day 11 - On Safari

Today you can go out on more morning and evening safaris from the lodge, with every chance of seeing the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - and during the hot part of the day relax and soak up the sun around the pool at the lodge and enjoy a picnic in the lush gardens. Once again, professional rangers will be on hand to help you identify all the animals and birds during the safaris.

Day 12 - Depart Port Elizabeth

Today you make your way from Kariega to the big city of Port Elizabeth, where you will drop off your hire car at the airport. The Garden Route tour comes to an end today, but you may want to stay on in Port Elizabeth for a few days before catching an onward flight and continuing your African adventure or beginning your journey home.

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Shongololo Express Good Hope Adventure

15 days from £5,101pp

Shongololo Express Good Hope Adventure

15 days from £5,101pp

Includes

Gold Cabin accommodation from £5,101pp
Emerald Cabin accommodation from £6,485pp
Arrival & departure airport transfers
Breakfast & Dinner daily
Guided Excursions & entrance fees

Not included

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

Overview

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town

Check out of your hotel for a full-day tour of Cape Town before being taken to Cape Town Station. The tour starts with a walk through the Company Gardens, followed by a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum. You then make your way to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, stopping at Diamond Works to see the cutting studio. After lunch on the stylish waterfront you are driven through District Six, before ending with a visit to the Castle of Good Hope. Then settle in to your cabin on the Shongololo Express as you head for Ashton.

Day 2 - Hermanus

Today after arriving at Worcester, you drive the 100 mile scenic route to Hermanus, travelling over the Rooihoogte and Floorshoogte passes. Hermanus is included in the list of the12 best whale-viewing sites in the world, topping the list when it comes to land-based whale watching from the town's natural cliffs where whales can be seen from as close as five metres away. For golfers, there's the chance to play a round at Arabella Country Estate's beautiful course. Then return to the train and depart for Voorbaai..

Day 3 - George & Knysna

After leaving the train this morning you are driven to Knysna for a lagoon ferry ride at Featherbed Nature Reserve or for shopping. Enjoy dinner at Fancourt Golf Estate. Golfers can go to the Ernie Els Oubaai Golf Club for tee off, returning to the train in the late afternoon. The drive from George to Knysna is along the coast and in the heart of the famed Garden Route. Along the scenic Old Passes Route to Knysna are lush forests and a peaceful lagoon.

Day 4 - Oudtshoorn

Today you have the options of being driven over the Outeniqua Pass to visit the Cango Caves, playing golf and visiting an ostrich farm. You board the train in Oudtshoorn for the journey to Graaff Reinet. Surrounded by the natural beauty of this semi-desert region, Oudtshoorn is situated at the foot of the majestic Swartberg Mountain Range and is regarded as the centre of the Klein Karoo and is world-renowned for its Cango Caves and the breeding of ostriches.

Day 5 - Graff Reinet

Today after breakfast on the Shongololo Express enjoy a guided walking tour of Graaff Reinet before returning to the train for the journey to Kimberley. Tucked into the bend of the Sundays River, the Karoo town of Graaff Reinet was established in 1786 and is the fourth oldest settlement in South Africa. It's a stylish town with at least 200 historical buildings, restored pre-Victorian homes in almost every street and a collection of museums and galleries celebrating its past.

Day 6 - Kimberley

Today you visit Kimberley's Big Hole and Diamond Museum and in the afternoon the William Humphreys Art Gallery and McGregor Museum before the train leaves for Bloemfontein. Golfers can play at Kimberley Golf Club. The capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds which led to its establishment in 1893. After the visits to the mines you have lunch at one of the restaurants in the city before the afternoon museum visits.

Day 7 - Bloemfontein

A full-day tour of Bloemfontein including the Women's Memorial and Anglo Boer Museum. Bloemfontein is the seat of the South African judicial system and was also capital of the old Boer Republic of The Orange Free State. Take a drive through the capital of the Free State Province, also known as the Rose City. Lunch is at the Loch Logan Waterfront and in the afternoon drive up to Naval Hill for panoramic views. End the day at the Olivenhuis, which houses a big collection of local art. Then return to the train and depart for Ladysmith.

Day 8 - Drakensberg

Today there's a full-day battlefields tour taking in the Siege Museum, Wagon Hill and Spionkop, while golfers can play at the Champagne Sports Resort. Trace the course of the Anglo Boer Wars at the Siege Museum in Ladysmith and Wagon Hill is where both the South Africans and British suffered heavy losses. Then return to the train and depart for Durban.

Day 9 - Durban

Today there's a full-day city tour of Durban including Victoria Market and Shaka Marine World or take a spiritual tour to Mariannhill Monastery and the Mahatma Gandhi Settlement. Golfers can play at Durban Country Club. Durban is the third largest city of South Africa and this tour will allow you to see a good mix of old and new, East and West with a touch of Africa. Enjoy the botanical gardens and Africa's largest marine theme park, where you can spend the afternoon. Then return to the train and leave for Empangeni.

Day 10 - St Lucia Wetlands

Tour the world-heritage site of St Lucia Wetland Park with an afternoon visit to Dumazulu Cultural Village. The park covers more than 600,000 acres from St Lucia in the south to the Mozambique border in the north and has spectacular diversity. Declared a World Heritage site in 1999, it covers a mosaic of landforms that support a wide variety of animals, plants and birds. Then visit Bushlands and DumaZulu Cultural Village situated in the heart of Zululand, a place rich in African culture. Later board the train and depart for Hluhluwe.

Day 11 - Hlulhuwe Imfolozi Park

Today you can enjoy game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park before returning to the train for the journey to Mpaka, Swaziland, where border formalities take place. As the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa, Hluhluwe consists of a huge hilly area 250 miles north of Durban in central Zululand and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. The park is the only state-run park in KwaZulu-Natal where all the Big Five game animals can be seen and has the largest population of white rhino in the world.

Day 12 - Swaziland

Leave in vehicles to visit Ngwenya Glass, Mbabane and Manzini while golfers can play at Nkonyeni Golf Estate. The tiny Kingdom of Swaziland covers only 17,000 square kilometres, making it the second smallest country in Africa. The tour begins with a drive through the Ezulwini Valley passing the Ludzidzini Royal residence and Manzini where you can shop at the Swazi market. After a visit to the capital city Mbabane, enjoy a lunch stop at Mantenga Lodge. Then rejoin the train at Mpaka and depart for Malelane.

Day 13 - Kruger

A full day today on safari in the famous Kruger National Park with every chance of seeing all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant. Today's golf options are at Leopard Creek, Nelspruit or White River. The world-renowned Kruger National Park has two million hectares unrivalled in diversity of life forms. It is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and home to an impressive number of species. After a memorable day here return to the Shongololo Express for the journey to Nelspruit.

Day 14 - Nelspruit

A full-day tour of historical areas Pilgrim's Rest, Bourke's Luck Potholes and God's Window before rejoining the train for the journey to Witbank. Visit the village of Pilgrim's Rest, a living museum and a National Monument. Gold was discovered in this area in 1873 and today many of the restored miner's houses serve as shops and restaurants. After lunch visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, strange deep cavities formed by river erosion. God's Window is one of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve's most spectacular viewpoints.

Day 15 - Johannesburg

You've travelled in comfort and style, seen lots of natural wonders and places of interest, and had the chance to play golf on some of South Africa's finest courses, but today your wonderful train tour comes to an end when the Shongololo Express arrives at Johannesburg. But after saying farewell to new found friends and train staff enjoy a full-day tour of Pretoria and the nearby township of Soweto before heading to the airport to catch an onward flight or begin 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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Highlights of South Africa

14 days from £2,548pp

Highlights of South Africa

14 days from £2,548pp

Includes

Standard accommodation from £2,548pp
13 nights accommodation
13 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners
English speaking THETA registered tour guide
Sightseeing as Specified

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
PLZ/JNB flight not included.
International Flights

Overview

Day 1 - Cape Town

You'll be met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to your hotel, after which you'll have the remainder of the day at leisure to relax or begin exploring.

Day 2 - Cape Town

After a morning at leisure, you'll be collected from your hotel this afternoon for a tour of this vibrant city. Weather permitting, you'll begin at Table Mountain, before heading back into the city itself to visit the Company Gardens, the SA Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the vibrant flea market at Greenmarket Square before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Day 3 - Cape Town

Today you'll enjoy a full-day Cape Point and Peninsula tour. You'll 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 picturesque coastal village with magnificent mountain views, where you can take an optional boat trip to Seal Island. From here you'll continue via Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll continue to the historic village of Simon's Town, which boasts charming Victorian architecture and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Finally you'll visit the lush Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, before returning to your hotel.

Day 4 - Cape Town

You'll spend today exploring the Cape Winelands, travelling through magnificent mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads to Stellenbosch for your first wine tasting of the day. Next you'll travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, known as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, for another wine tasting and lunch at one of the town's many award-winning restaurants. Time permitting, you'll enjoy a final wine-tasting at a Paarl-region estate before heading back to Cape Town.

Day 5 - Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

This morning you'll depart Cape Town, travelling along Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch before continuing to Oudtshoorn, "feather capital of the world", where you'll tour an ostrich farm. You'll check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner.

Day 6 - Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg

This morning you'll visit the awe-inspiring Cango Caves, one of the natural wonders of the world, before continuing to the stunning lagoonside town of Knysna, where you'll have some time at leisure to enjoy the waterfront. Your next stop will be The Crags near Plettenberg Bay, and you'll enjoy a short cruise up the Keurbooms River before continuing to your accommodation, where you'll have time to freshen up before dinner.

Day 7 - Plettenberg

After breakfast, you'll have the chance for some unforgettable encounters at the local Elephant Sanctuary, where you'll be able to touch, feed and photograph the elephants. After lunch, you'll travel to Plettenberg Bay for a visit to Birds of Eden, the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world.

Day 8 - Plettenberg to Port Elizabeth

This morning you'll travel along the final leg of the Garden Route to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park, where you'll stroll along the suspension bridge across the Storms River to enjoy the incredible views. Afterwards you'll continue to Port Elizabeth, where you'll have the evening at leisure.

Day 9 - Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg

This morning you'll transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. After being met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, you'll have a chance to settle in before this afternoon's city tour, which will 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. You have the evening at leisure.

Day 10 - Johannesburg

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 11 - Johannesburg to 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 12 - Safari Reserve, Kruger

This morning you'll transfer to the Manyeleti Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park, for an authentic African bush stay. Here you'll be able to enjoy both morning and evening game drives, during which you can expect to see all the safari Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros) as well as spectacular birdlife. At the camp itself you'll enjoy comfortable accommodation, with excellent service and food. (The tour will use Moditlo Safari Lodge from the 1st of January 2018 onwards)

Day 13 - Safari Reserve, Kruger

Today you'll enjoy a second day of morning and evening game drives in this awe-inspiring environment.

Day 14 - Depart Kruger

This morning you'll enjoy your final game drive before breakfast and your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport, where your tour ends.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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Luxury Safari, stay free in Cape Town

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Spectacular South Africa Tour

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A comprehensive Grand Tour of this fascinating country

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Cape Town & Savanna Twin Stay

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Try the One&Only in its Cape Town home then walk on the wilde side at Savanna

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Cape Town and a Namibia Tour

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Fantastic twin centre value for iconic Africa

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Garden Route & Safari Self Drive

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Cape Town & Victoria Falls in Luxury

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Enjoy a double dose of unrivalled luxury with stunning backdrops

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Vineyard Hotel

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The Cape escape

The clock was ticking the moment Diana Appleyard's jet touched down - how much could she see in just three days?

The clock was ticking the moment Diana Appleyard's jet touched down - how much could she see in just three days?

Escape to the Cape

The city's buzzing like never before – even the penguins have a spring in their step, says Mark Palmer

The city's buzzing like never before – even the penguins have a spring in their step, says Mark Palmer

One sip at a time

Helen Atkinson Wood finds herself in a paradise for wine lovers

Helen Atkinson Wood finds herself in a paradise for wine lovers

Captivated by Cape Town

With spectacular scenery, fabulous food, wine - and great golf - Denise van Outen is a convert to Cape Town

With spectacular scenery, fabulous food, wine - and great golf - Denise van Outen is a convert to Cape Town

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Exceptional value car hire

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Hwange Safari at Little Makalolo

Hwange Safari at Little Makalolo

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Discover Africa Cruise Safari (10 days)

Discover Africa Cruise Safari (10 days)

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