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Day 1 Johannesburg
Met on arrival at Johannesburg airport and transferred to
your hotel (40 km – approximately 45 minutes). Spend the
rest of the day at leisure. In the evening a tour briefing will
be held with the chance to meet your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Wanderers.
Day 2 Pretoria–Mpumalanga
Enjoy an orientation tour of Pretoria on the way to
Mpumalanga in the lush subtropical region of the
Lowveld. Travel through historic towns before reaching
your accommodation near Pilgrim’s Rest (500 km –
approximately 9 hours). Overnight: Misty Mountain. (b,d)
Day 3 Kruger National Park
Explore Pilgrim’s Rest and glorious God’s Window. After
lunch enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the banks of Blyde
River Canyon. View Tufa Falls and the famous Three
Rondavels before arriving at your accommodation (320 km
– approximately 7 hours). Overnight: Perry’s Bridge
Hollow. (b,d)
Day 4 Kruger National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive in an open vehicle in search
of elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions and leopards.
Return to your accommodation in Hazyview for the
afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Perry’s Bridge Hollow. (b)
Day 5 The Kingdom of Swaziland
Head south to the tiny kingdom of Swaziland. Witness a
Swazi cultural experience before continuing through the
capital Mbabane with its colorful markets filled with
souvenirs and crafts (260 km – approximately 3 hours 30
minutes). Overnight: Lugogo Sun. (b,l,d)
Day 6 The Kingdom of the Zulu
This morning visit the Ezulwini Craft Market, then on to
Zululand. Travel to the Umfolozi area (300 km –
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes). You have the option to
purchase a thrilling game drive into the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi
Park. Overnight: Protea Hotel Umfolozi River. (b)
Day 7 Durban
Enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before traveling along the
coastline to Durban (270 km – approximately 3 hours 30
minutes). Check into your hotel after lunch and spend the
afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Protea Hotel Edward. (b)
Day 8 Port Elizabeth–Knysna
You will be transferred for your mid morning flight from
Durban to Port Elizabeth. On arrival your new guide will take
you to the impressive indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest and
then to Knysna, a beautiful town at the heart of the Garden
Route (280 km – approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
Overnight: Knysna Hollow Country Estate. (b,d)
Day 9 Knysna
Take a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon and visit the
Featherbed Nature Reserve. Afternoon free to relax and
enjoy the shops and restaurants in the town. Overnight:
Knysna Hollow Country Estate. (b,l)
Day 10 Oudtshoorn
Travel via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, center of
the country’s ostrich farming industry. After lunch visit an
ostrich farm before heading underground to visit the
Cango Caves (130 km – approximately 2 hours).
Overnight: Queen’s Hotel. (b,l)
Day 11 Cape Town
Depart Oudtshoorn and journey to Cape Town. From July
to November your journey will be via Hermanus in the hope
of catching a glimpse of the whales; out of season you will
take ‘Route 62’ the inland scenic route (450 km –
approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). Overnight: Protea
Hotel President. (b)
Day 12 Cape Peninsula
Tour the rugged Cape Peninsula, visiting Hout Bay, where
you may take an optional cruise to Seal Island. Admire
the penguins on Boulders Beach and drive through the
naval village of Simon’s Town on the way to Cape Town.
(200 km – approximately 3 hours). Overnight: Protea Hotel
President. (b)
Day 13 Cape Winelands
Today visit the beautiful wine regions of Paarl and
Stellenbosch, and stop for wine tasting. Enjoy a trip to
a museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument.
(200 km – approximately 3 hours). Overnight: Protea Hotel
President. (b)
Day 14 Cape Town
Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your homeward
journey, or your chosen extension. (b)
Where Next
Add to your experience by extending your vacation to one
of these easy to combine destinations: Victoria Falls,
Mozambique, Malawi, Seychelles, Mauritius or Dubai.
World in One Country
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1 nt Johannesburg – 1 nt Mpumalanga – 2 nts Kruger National Park – 1 nt Swaziland –
1 nt Kingdom of the Zulu – 1 nt Durban – 2 nts Knyzna – 1 nt Oudtshoorn – 3 nts Cape Town
South Africa has long been described as a ‘World
in One Country’ because of its incredible mix of
cultures and environments. This small group tour
encompasses the best of this fascinating country at
a relaxed pace. Highlights include viewing the
spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Tsitsikamma
National Park and a thrilling ‘big 5’ safari in the
Kruger National Park. Discover the magnificent
Cape Coast including the vibrant city of Cape
Town, and enjoy wine tasting at some of the
Cape’s most famous wine estates.
