South Africa Safaris and Tours

Majestic and pristine Transkei Coast
Nelson Mandela Museum and home village of Qunu
Kariega Game Reserve in open Safari vehicles or river cruise
Historic Grahamstown
Relics of historic importance
Game Viewing in Addo Elephant National Park
Scenic Garden Route featuring attractions such as Bloukrans, Stormsriver, Tsitsikamma Forest, Big Tree and Nature's Valley
The oyster capital of Knysna

Accommodation: Upper 3 and 4 star hotels and private Game Lodges

DAY 1

Depart Durban and drive along the spectacular coastal road to Ramsgate before we cross the Mtamvuna River into the beautiful Transkei. Travel past local villages and tea plantations to visit the Magwa Waterfall. Proceed to Port St. Johns and the Mzimvubu River mouth. Stop at Cremorne where the wreck of the famous Grosvenor can be seen. Continue to Umtata for dinner and overnight.

Holiday Inn Garden Court Umtata - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 2

Experience a typical African city with its street markets and traders. Visit the Nelson Mandela museum and his home village of Qunu. Crossing the Fish River, we leave this homeland, visiting East London en route to Kariega Game Reserve where one can view many indigenous animal species of the area including Africa's "Big Five".

Kariega Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 Game Viewing Activity

DAY 3

Enjoy an early morning game drive in an open safari vehicle. After breakfast, depart from the lodge and visit a pineapple plantation and Grahamstown, 'the city of churches' which boasts a wide variety of interesting sites including schools, Rhodes University, historical early settler architecture and monuments. Here we also visit the fascinating Camera Obscura, giving you a bird's eye-view of the city. The afternoon is spent game viewing at Addo National Elephant Park. Late afternoon departure to Port Elizabeth. The day ends at your beachfront hotel. Freshen up for a delectable dinner featuring Cape Country cuisine at a local restaurant or the hotel's elegant dining room.

Protea Hotel Marine Port Elizabeth or similar - Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

My Suitcase

DAY 4

Departing Port Elizabeth, enter the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Bloukrans and Groot River Passes. Attractions to be visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. Gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. After a short refreshment stop in the 'millionaires' playground' of Plettenberg Bay, reach South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After checking in to your waterfront hotel, you have sufficient time to enjoy a sunset cruise on the lagoon (optional extra) or a simple stroll through the village and Waterfront. Enjoy a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Waterfront.

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 5

Start the day with a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historical Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with relics of famous explorers. Continue over the Robinson Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit a local ostrich farm before checking in to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Time permitting; an optional extra tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is available. Enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant room famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines.

Hlangana Country Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 6

After an early breakfast, our journey to Cape Town begins. Leaving the Klein Karoo, visit the towns of Calitzdorp and Barrydale as the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas. Over the folded sandstone mountains of the Huis River and Tradouw Passes, arrive at the charming town of Swellendam. After traveling the plateau of expansive apple orchards in and around Grabouw our day ends with the first glimpse of Table Mountain from the top of Sir Lowry's Pass. Drop off at your hotel or Cape Town International Airport.

END OF SERVICES

Costs valid 01.12.2006 - 30.11.2007

*** Now consisting of 7 days / 6 Nights - additional night on the Garden Route ***

COST PER PERSON SHARING: R 13 480.00

COST FOR SINGLE TRAVELLER: R 15 550.00

Note: The above tour is offered in reverse departing from Cape Town

Kindly refer to Departures Cape Town for full itinerary

Costs inclusive of:

Services of a SA Tourism registered driver / guide throughout the tour
Wildlife viewing with an experienced local guide / ranger and tracker
All services mentioned as included
Meals mentioned as included

Costs exclusive of:

Flights
Travel Insurance *** Please enquire about our rates
Meals not mentioned as included

Subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

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