South Africa Grand Tour - 14 Days
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Highlights
- Blyde River Canyon - Travel along the breathtaking Panorama Route and take in awe-inspiring views of the canyon from various vantage points
- Kruger National Park - Search for the Big Five and other African wildlife on a full day safari in South Africa's premier national park
- Eswatini - Enjoy a vibrant showcase of Swazi culture at Matsamo Cultural Village, visit local craft markets and stay in the picturesque Ezulwini Valley
- Mkhuze, Zululand - Visit to an authentic Zulu homestead for a glimpse into contemporary Zulu life and enjoy a game drive in the Mkhuze Game Reserve, home to the Big Five
- Durban - Enjoy a morning city tour of Durban, a melting pot of cultural and historical contrasts
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Spot hippos, crocodiles and a plethora of birds on an estuarine boat trip in this diverse wetland reserve
- The Garden Route - Admire some of the world's most beautiful scenery as you travel along a stretch of this gorgeous coastline from Port Elizabeth
- Tsitsikamma - Stroll along the suspension bridge that spans the Storms River mouth gorge, offering spectacular views
- Plettenburg Bay - Encounter different species of free-roaming primates at Monkeyland, see a wonderful array of birdlife at the Birds of Eden and visit neighbouring Knysna
- Oudtshoorn - Take a guided tour of a working ostrich farm and visit the remarkable Cango Caves
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Trip includes
- 13 breakfasts, 7 dinners and 1 lunch
- 12 nights in 4 - 5 star hotels, 1 night 3 star hotel in Eswatini
- Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Escorted by an English-speaking tour guide
- Panorama Route - Blyde River Canyon, Bouke Luck Potholes and God's Window
- Full day Kruger National Park game drive in an open safari vehicle
- Swaziland Cultural Village experience, including lunch
- Visit to an authentic Zulu homestead
- Umkuze Game Reserve wildlife safari in an open safari vehicle
- iSimangaliso Wetland hippo and croc boat safari (weather permitting)
- Durban city tour
- Tsitsikamma Storms River Mouth
- Wildlife Sanctuaries - Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
- Tour of the Cape Peninsula, including the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach African Penguin colony
- Cape Winelands Tour including wine tastings at two wineries
- Cape Town city tour including Table Mountain (weather permitting), SA Museum, Bo Kaap and Castle of Goodhope.
Itinerary
Johannesburg - Hoedspruit. This morning meet your tour guide at the Radisson Hotel OR Tambo Airport at 07.30 for pre-tour formalities, ready to depart at 08.00. We set off on a remarkable adventure from Johannesburg to the captivating Mpumalanga, known as the "Land...
It's an early start this morning as we head to the famous Kruger National Park for a full day open vehicle game drive. Spanning nearly 2 million hectares, this extraordinary wildlife reserve provides one of Africa’s finest opportunities to witness its diverse flora and fauna. After the safari we return to our hotel where there's time to relax before dinner at the lodge.
Hoedspruit - Eswatini. After breakfast, we set off for the Royal Kingdom of Eswatini (also known as Swaziland), a mesmerising land rich in African traditions and breathtaking scenery. Here we enjoy a lively display of Swazi culture, followed by a delicious traditional...
Eswatini - Mkhuze. After breakfast, we depart for a morning visit to the Swazi Candle Factory, where skilled artisans handcraft each unique candle using the traditional “millefiore” technique. Every candle is a masterpiece, featuring an enchanting variety of patterns ...
Today, we embark on an exciting open vehicle game drive in the uMkhuze Game Reserve, home to an incredible variety of habitats, from the eastern slopes of the Lebombo Mountains to rolling acacia savannah, swamps, woodlands, and riverine forests. The reserve is teeming...
Mkhuze - St Lucia - Umhlanga. After an early breakfast, we set off along the breathtaking Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal towards St Lucia, situated at the southern tip of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we embark on an estuarine boa...
Umhlanga - Durban - Port Elizabeth. We begin the day with a morning city tour of Durban, a vibrant melting pot of cultural and historical contrasts. We’ll drive along the iconic Golden Mile, passing striking art-deco buildings and uShaka Marine World, before visiting ...
Port Elizabeth - Plettenberg Bay. We depart from Port Elizabeth and journey along the scenic coastline to the stunning Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park, often called the "garden of the Garden Route." Here, we take a leisurely walk across the susp...
This morning we experience the magic of nature at Birds of Eden, the world’s largest free-flight bird aviary, where you can observe a diverse collection of African birds in a serene setting. Next stop is Monkeyland - the world’s first free roaming multi-species primat...
Plettenberg Bay - Oudtshoorn. After breakfast we travel to Oudtshoorn, the "feather capital" of the world. Here, we visit a working ostrich farm for an insightful guided tour before checking into our accommodation in the late afternoon and spending the evening at leisure.
Oudtshoorn - Cape Town. After breakfast we visit the Cango Caves, for a morning tour of this remarkable natural wonder. Then we bid farewell to Oudtshoorn and set off along scenic Route 62 to Cape Town, stopping for a lunch break in Barrydale en route. Arriving into Cape Town around 5pm, the evening is free for you to head out and dine at one of the city's many excellent restaurants.
Today we enjoy a full-day Cape Point and Peninsula tour. We travel along the breathtaking Atlantic Seaboard, passing through Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay, with a stop at a scenic lookout point in Llandudno. We then continue to Hout Bay, a picturesque fishing harb...
We start the day with breakfast before setting off on a delightful full-day Cape Winelands tour. This scenic drive takes us through breathtaking mountain ranges, vineyards, and Cape Dutch homesteads, heading towards Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa's wine indus...
Our tour concludes with a morning city tour that showcases Cape Town's rich history and lively culture. Weather permitting, we begin with a trip up Table Mountain (cable car fee not included). We then explore the Company Gardens, the South African Museum, the Castle o...
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