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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy a game drive in the internationally renowned Kruger National Park
- Visit the World Heritage site of St. Lucia on the southern tip of Isimangaliso Wetland Park
- Indulge in some leisure activities in the awe-inspiring Southern Drakensburg Mountains
- See the towering rock formations in the incredible Cango Caves
- Relax and soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the beautiful city of Cape Town
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- Accommodation at listed hotels/lodges or similar
- Daily breakfast
- Transportation in air-conditioned coaches
- Services of a professional English speaking tour guide
- Special dinners on select dates
- Tours and sightseeing as mentioned in theitinerary
- Airport arrival shuttle transfer and departure transfer
- Hotel porterages
- Kruger National Park Conservation Levy (Subject to increase at the discretion of the game park)
- Internationalairfare from your selected gateway
- All air taxes & fuel surcharges
- All local applicable taxes
Itinerary

Today make your own way to the airport to depart on your overnight flight to Johannesburg. Enjoy in-flight meals and services.
Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure until 19:00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers. Overnight in Johannesburg
This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; w...
A bright and early start to the day to enjoy the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. Spend a morning with the Big Five in the Kruger National Park. Seeing the Big Five in the wild is one of the most memorable things one can eve...
This morning after breakfast, we check out and depart on our journey to Swaziland. We proceed south to Malalane and then onto Swaziland where you will visit a real Chief’s village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Swazi culture before arriving at the hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Swaziland. Distance travelled today: 261 km.
This morning, we journey through Swaziland into Zululand. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settlers have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. Arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area for your overnight stay. Distance travelled today: 435 km.
Guests have the option to stay in and soak up the atmosphere of this tourist town of St. Lucia or take an optional morning boat cruise before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. An orientation tour introduces us to this multicultural, vibrant seaside city before arriving at our hotel late afternoon. Overnight in Durban Distance travelled: 290 kms
This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps take an early morning cab ride for a stroll along the Umhlanga Beach Promenade which buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then we head into the majestic Souther...
Full day at leisure to explore the Southern Drakensberg Mountains. Overnight in Southern Drakensberg
This morning, continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth province visited on this tour and the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and sto...
Awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between your toes. The beach stretches uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife. Set off in the mid-morning heading south to Port Elizabeth. Overnight in Port Elizabeth Distance travelled today: 340 kms
Today your journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon to check in at our hotel for the next 2 nights. Overnight in Knysna Distance travelled today: 300 kms
After breakfast, we travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ because of its ostrich industry. We visit a an ostrich farm to see the world's largest flightless bird. Walk the famous Cango Cave (...
After breakfast, we head for Cape Town via the towns of Swellendam, Robertson and Worcester. After traveling through the Huguenot Tunnel, the iconic Table Mountain greets us as we arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon. Overnight in Cape Town Distance travelled today: 540 kms
Enjoy a day at leisure in the ‘Mother City’ where a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Enjoy quality time exploring this iconic beautiful city with its many world acclaimed attractions. Overnight in Cape Town
This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11:00 after which the remainder of the day will be under your own arrangements. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
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