 South Africa has a varied landscape and a myriad of cultures - this tour allows visitors a glimpse of South African wildlife, scenery, traditional cultures of old as well as the dynamic South Africa of today. From wildlife reserves that literally teem with birdlife and excite with sightings of the infamous Big Five, to modern cities, world renowned wine farms, ancient forests and the arresting beauty of rugged coastlines to long stretches of warm waters and golden sands. This tour certainly encompasses a huge slice of South Africa hospitality, culture and sights.
Tour At a Glance
Tour Style : Small Group Tour
Tour Departure : Every Sunday (Min. 2 pax)
Tour Start From : Johannesburg
Tour Ends at: Cape Town
Visit : Johannesburg (Arrive) - Pilgrim's Rest - Kruger National Park - Swaziland - Zululand - Durban - Port Elizabeth - Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Cape Town (Depart)
Price Starting From : USD 3,090
Tour Package Includes :
. Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater mini-buses.
. Discover South Africa with our professional Tour Guides.
. Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
. Meals included 13 Breakfasts * 3 Lunches * 4 Dinners.
. Return airport transfers.
. Hotel porterage.
. Kruger National Park Conservation Levy.
Please Note:
. The internal flight between Durban and Port Elizabeth is not included.
. In event one of the above listed hotels is not available we will substitute with similar hotel.
Tour Package Does Not Includes:
. Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
. Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
. Flight charges if any.
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Day 1: (Sun) JOHANNESBURG
Touch down at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls or take an optional Soweto Tour (own account).
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar
Day 2: (Mon) PRETORIA / MPUMALANGA (BD)
Depart by 07h30 and leave Johannesburg's distinctive skyline and head for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. This afternoon explore living history in the form of Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered.
Accommodation: The Royal Hotel or similar
Day 3: (Tue) KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (BD)
This morning enjoy glorious vistas of God's Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We arrive at our overnight hotel in time for a welcome sundowner (own account).
Accommodation: Kruger - Rest Camp or similar
Day 4: (Wed) A FULL DAY BIG FIVE GAME VIEWING IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (B)
Set off before breakfast in an open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic of this enormous wildlife sanctuary that is world renowned as pioneers in nature conservation. game capture and re-location.
Accommodation: Kruger - Rest Camp or similar
Day 5: (Thu) THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND (BLD)
Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. We continue through the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley.
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar
Day 6: (Fri) THE KINGDOM OF THE ZULU'S (B)
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel St Lucia or similar
Option to purchase an exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. Hluhluwe is home to Africa's Big Five, and are credited in their conservation success of saving the white rhino from the brink of extinction.
Day 7: (Sat) DURBAN (B)
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. Check into your hotel just before lunch (own account). The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, or you may opt take an optional afternoon Durban City Tour (own account).
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar
Day 8: (Sun) PORT ELIZABETH / KNYSNA (BD) FLIGHT
Morning at leisure until your collection and transfer to the airport for your mid morning flight to Port Elizabeth (cost of flight not included). There you will be met by your new guide who will, upon everyone arriving, take you through the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest, before reaching Knysna, perhaps South Africa's most visually arresting resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route.
Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar
Day 9: (Mon) KNYSNA (BL)
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna?s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches beyond. After lunch the remainder of the day at leisure, to enjoy this lovely and special town.
Accommodation: Knysna-Log Inn or similar
Day 10: (Tue) OUDTSHOORN (BL)
This morning we enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the 'feather capital of the world', so named because it is the centre of South Africa's ostrich industry. After lunch, we learn more about these hardy, enigmatic creatures during a tour of an ostrich farm. We then head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's most incredible natural wonders.
Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar
Day 11: (Wed) CAPE TOWN (B)
A day of magnificent vistas. Enjoy the ever-changing passing canvas as we travel to Cape Town. During the whale season we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the southern right whales, which frolic offshore (July to November only). Out of season we will return to Cape Town along 'Route 62', South Africa's version of America's 'Route 66'.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 12: (Thu) CAPE PENINSULA (B)
Today enjoy a full day touring the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard. We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (own account) to Seal Island to watch the antics of these natural performers. Then we continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. We drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's Town on our way back to Cape Town.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 13: (Fri) CAPE WINELANDS (B)
Journey into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. A visit to the Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument provides a historical perspective.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 14: (Sat) CAPE TOWN (B)
This brings us to the end of our 'World in One Country'. Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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| TOUR PRICE: |
| (Valid from 01 Oct. 2009 to 30 Apr 2010) |
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| Per person on Twin sharing basis: |
USD 3329 per person |
| Single room supplement: |
USD 685 |
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| (Valid from 01 May. 2010 to 31 Aug 2010) |
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| Per person on Twin sharing basis: |
USD 3090 per person |
| Single room supplement: |
USD 1043 |
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| (Valid from 01 Sep. 2010 to 31 Oct 2010) |
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| Per person on Twin sharing basis: |
USD 3329 per person |
| Single room supplement: |
USD 685 |
Departures:
Small Group Tour departs Every Sunday (Min. 2 pax).
* Tour Price per person based on twin share.
13 Nights Hotels
Accommodation will be provided on room with breakfast basis. A hotel list is as follows:--
| Places |
No. of Nights |
Hotels 3* Standard |
| Johannesburg |
01 Night |
Protea Hotel Wanderers |
| Mpumalanga |
01 Night |
The Royal Hotel |
| Kruger National Park |
02 Nights |
Perry's bridge Hollow |
| Swaziland |
01 Night |
Lugogo Sun |
| Zululand |
01 Night |
Elephant Lake Hotel |
| Durban |
01 Night |
Royal Palm |
| Port Elizabeth / Knysna |
02 Nights |
Knysna Hollow Hotel |
| Oudtshoorn |
01 Night |
Oudtshoorn Inn |
| Cape Town |
03 Nights |
Protea Hotel President |
In event one of the above listed hotels is not available we will substitute with similar hotel.
Tour Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:
Amount of Cancellation Charges: -
- 45-30 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
- 29-15 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
- Less than 14 Days before arrival 100%*
(Cancellation conditions for Maldives may differ)
Changes By You:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.
Passports and Visas:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. Passports are required; in addition travelers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements. Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveler.
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