A World In One Country

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South Africa's remarkable canvases will unfold before you on this popular tour... South Africa is often described as a world in one country and during this popular tour its remarkable canvases unfold before you. Discover the incredible wildlife of Kruger National Park, Drakensberg's mighty escarpment, the dramatic landscapes of the Garden Route and the magn...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy anorientation tour of Pretoria
    • Explore Kruger National Park
    • Travel to Ezulwini and discover why this country is often referred to as the Switzerland of Africa.
    • Enjoy a'Sundowner' cruise on Lake Jozini
    • Visit the coastal forest of Tsitsikamma National Park
    • Visit Cape Aghulas, the tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet

What's this trip about?

    South Africa's remarkable canvases will unfold before you on this popular tour... South Africa is often described as a world in one country and during this popular tour its remarkable canvases unfold before you. Discover the incredible wildlife of Kruger National Park, Drakensberg's mighty escarpment, the dramatic landscapes of the Garden Route and the magnificent Cape Coast.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityCape Town

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • VIP door-to-door travel service
    • Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required
    • Return flights and transfers
    • Saga tour manager
    • Welcome drink reception
    • Porterage at all hotels

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 – 2: UK-Johannesburg-Pretoria

Meals: Dinner

After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly overnight to Johannesburg. Enjoy an included orientation tour of Pretoria. Stay overnight at the Zebra Country Lodge (4Q).

Day 3: Pretoria to Kruger National Park

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Journey to Kruger National Park, Africa's largest, and stay for three nights at the Protea Kruger Gate (3Q).

Please note: departures on the 21st February, 15th April, and 13th May, 2017 will stay instead at the Sabi River Sun Resort (3Q).

Day 4: Kruger Game Drive

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Look out for the 'big five' on an included safari.

Day 5: The Drakensberg Escarpment

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

An included tour explores some of the splendid natural landmarks of Limpopo Province.

Day 6: Lowveld to Ezulwini

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Travel to Ezulwini and discover why this country is often referred to as the Switzerland of Africa. Stay overnight at the Lugogo Sun (3Q).

Day 7: Ezulwini to St Lucia

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Continue your drive to Jozini, set in the heart of the Zulu Kingdom, where you'll stay two nights at Jozini Tiger Lodge (4Q), on the banks of Lake Jozini. Enjoy an included lunch on arrival at your hotel. This afternoon look forward to an included 'Sundowner' cruise on Lake Jozini.

Day 8: Lake Jozini

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today is at leisure. Relax or perhaps join on the optional cruises available.

Day 9: Jozini to Durban to Port Elizabeth

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Travel to Durban, pausing for lunch and a cultural show at Shakaland en route. You then fly from Durban to Port Elizabeth where you stay overnight at The Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth (4Q).

Please note: departures on the 21st February, 13th May, 3rd June and 23rd September, 2017, will stay at the Courtyard Hotel (4Q).

Day 10: Port Elizabeth to Knysna

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Visit the coastal forest of Tsitsikamma National Park en route to Knysna, a highlight of the Garden Route. Spend two nights at The Moorings (4Q), which is situated next to Knysna Lagoon.

Day 11: Knysna

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Enjoy an included cruise on Knysna Lagoon and free time to explore the town independently.

Day 12: Knysna to Arniston via the Outeniqua Mountains

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Drive the Garden Route to the seaside town of Arniston. En route visit the transport museum at Outeniqua, enjoy a mountain railcar ride, and stop at an ostrich farm and enjoy an included lunch. Stay two nights at the Arniston Spa Hotel (4Q).

Please note: departures on the 29th April, 2917 will stay at the Misty Waves Hotel (4Q).

Day 13: Arniston

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

An included excursion visits Cape Aghulas, the tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.The rest of the day is at leisure – see the nearby fishing village, relax on pristine beaches or explore the nature reserve.

Day 14: Arniston to Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Travel to Cape Town, pausing for a wine tasting and lunch en route, and stay three nights at the Sun Square Hotel (3Q).

Please note, departures on the 21st February, 2017, will stay at the Lagoon Beach Hotel (3Q).

Alternatively, you may like to upgrade your stay to the prestigious Table Bay Hotel (5Q) for a supplement.

Day 15: Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

See the city's highlights on an included morning tour.

Day 16: Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Perhaps join an optional excursion to the Cape Peninsula.

Day 17 – 18: UK

Travel to the airport for your overnight flight, arriving the following morning for your included UK door-to-door travel service. B/p>

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,964
Price per day$165
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

Availability for 2 passenger(s) staying Multiple, leaving between March 2017 - July 2018 for any number of nights, departing from London Heathrow Airport. Staying in any room and flying with South African Airways

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Saga Travel.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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What's excluded

    • Pretoria city tour
    • Safari in Kruger National Park
    • Scenic tour of the Drakensberg escarpment
    • Lake Jozini boat cruise
    • Shakaland cultural village
    • Visit to Tsitsikamma National Park
    • Knysna Lagoon cruise
    • Outeniqua tour
    • Tour around Cape Aghulas
    • Wine tasting in the Cape Winelands
    • Cape Town city tour and Table Mountain

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Meals Included

35 Meals: 15 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 13 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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