18 Day Kaleidoscope of South Africa
18 days
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2 Johannesburg, 3 Hazyview, 1 eSwatini, 2 Hluhluwe, 1 Port Elizabeth, 2 Knysna, 1 Oudtshoorn, 4 Cape Town
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit Nelson Mandela's former home and the stirring Apartheid Museum Thrilling game drives with experienced rangers in Kruger National Park, home of the “Big Five” Game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, renowned for its conservation efforts Visit a Zulu village to observe the local culture and traditional dancing Cruise to the tidal St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, and sharks Journey along the picturesque Garden Route to Knysna, a paradise for nature lovers Visit Featherbed Nature Reserve, a Natural Heritage Site, home of the endangered Blue Duiker In Oudtshoorn, visit a working Ostrich Farm to learn more about the world's biggest bird Home hosted dinner in Cape Town with South African wine and delightful conversation †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
2 Johannesburg, 3 Hazyview, 1 eSwatini, 2 Hluhluwe, 1 Port Elizabeth, 2 Knysna, 1 Oudtshoorn, 4 Cape Town
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Flights New York-Johannesburg, Cape Town-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight Durban-Port Elizabeth 16 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Johannesburg 3 nights Hazyview 1 night Mbabahe (eSwatini) 2 nights Hluhluwe 1 night Port Elizabeth 2 nights Knysna 1 night Oudtshoorn 4 nights Cape Town Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 30 meals: 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 11 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for South Africa
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa. Born a gold mining town, it's often called "Gauteng - the City of Gold." Transfer to your hotel; time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone
Overnight: Johannesburg
DAY 3, Sunday - Soweto Tour
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, explore Soweto. Visit Nelson Mandela's former home, with its expansive multimedia exhibits outlining his life. Then, to the Hector Pieterson Memorial. Lunch in Soweto at a popular restaurant, before a visit to the Apar...
DAY 4, Monday - Panorama Route to Kruger National Park Area
Depart after breakfast and travel to Mpumalanga Province, known as "Paradise Country," driving the spectacular "Panorama Route." Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, a series of waterfalls and distinctive rock formations created by countless millennia. From afar spot the famous...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park
Rise early for an open vehicle game drive with an experienced ranger in Kruger National Park. Perhaps you'll have a chance to see lion, elephant, giraffe, or zebra in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for the many other smaller creatures that also live in this reser...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Morning at Leisure, Sunset Safari & Boma Dinner in Kruger National Park
Spend your morning at leisure. Later, an afternoon game drive in the world-famous Kruger National Park, which is home to the "Big Five," a multitude of animals, and an array of bird life. Experience an African sunset before your Boma dinner in the bush. Dine under the African sky and savor a sumptuous meal. Return to the hotel later this evening
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Zulu Village & eSwatini*
Begin the day with a visit to Zulu village where you will have an opportunity to observe their dancing, local culture and experience a traditional lunch. Then, drive to eSwatini, an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, fin...
DAY 8, Friday - St. Lucia Estuary Cruise
Travel to Hluhluwe, a small town in northern KwaZulu-Natal on the banks of the Hluhluwe River. Continue to the southernmost point of Lake St. Lucia to embark on a cruise to the tidal St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles, and even sharks -- a uniquely diverse ecosystem
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi & Zulu Village
This morning travel to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. As the home of Operation Rhino in the 1950s, the park became world-renowned for its white rhino conservation. On this morning's game drive, you may have a chance to see Africa's 'Big Five' (lion, elephant, leopard, b...
DAY 10, Sunday - Flight to Port Elizabeth
In Durban board a flight to Port Elizabeth, known as the "Friendly City." A scenic orientation tour introduces you to this lovely city with its balmy climate and sandy white beaches. In the evening, perhaps a trip to the Boardwalk Entertainment Complex known for its eateries and action filled casino
Overnight: Port Elizabeth
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Monday - Garden Route to Knysna
Today, journey along South Africa's Garden Route via Tsitsikamma National Park in the Western Cape Province to Knysna. The park is one of South Africa's most diverse protected natural areas. One of the many highlights in this area is the long suspension bridge offering g...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Featherbed Nature Reserve
Today, take the ferry to Knysna's Featherbed Nature Reserve with its abundance of plant, bird and small wildlife, including the rare Blue duiker, and a variety of marine life. Upon arrival, embark on a hike along a trail that winds its way through Milkwood Forests up to ...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Cango Caves & Oudtshoorn's Ostrich Farms
This morning, drive along the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo (Little Karoo). Tour the Cango Caves, a series of dripstone caverns that open into large areas of towering stalagmite formations. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the "Ostrich Capital of the World," and...
DAY 14, Thursday - Scenic Drive to Cape Town, Wine Tasting
Today, travel from the Garden Route to Cape Town via Route 62. Visit a vineyard and have the opportunity to taste South African wines. In the late afternoon, arrive in Cape Town where you will be welcomed by the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 15, Friday - Cape Town City Tour
The discovery of Cape Town begins with a drive past the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, and the Grand Parade. View St. George's Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter. The route then...
DAY 16, Saturday - Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full day tour of Cape Peninsula. Drive to Cape Point and stop at Hout Bay. The scenic drive then meanders along the coast to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,000 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Ascend by funicular to the old light...
DAY 17, Sunday - Full Day in Cape Town
Spend the day at leisure, or join the optional tour of historic Robben Island* to learn about the poignant struggles, hopes, and dreams of freedom, made famous by Nelson Mandela's imprisonment here. This notorious prison, located on an island off the coast of Cape Town i...
DAY 18, Monday - Depart South Africa
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 7/13/2023
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