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The South African Explorer Silver SouthboundJOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN DAYS: 13 Days and 12 Nights For Swaziland entry, passport and visa conditions apply 
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Accommodation: Upper 3 and 4 Star Hotels and private game lodges Back to topDay 1On arrival in Johannesburg, your expert guide, who will privately transfer you to your hotel, will meet you. Half day Johannesburg city tour including the downtown historical buildings and the arty suburb of Melville. Return to your hotel via the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia and the suburb of Rosebank. Protea Hotel Wanderers - bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 2Depart from Johannesburg and travel to the 'Province of the Rising Sun', Mpumalanga, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Travel over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway. Enjoy a delectable dinner that can only be described as a 'culinary masterpiece'. Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 3After breakfast, visit the Mac Mac Waterfalls. Along the Bonnet Pass pay a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, where the richest alluvial gold deposits in South Africa were discovered in 1873. Continue exploring the Panorama Route featuring: the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls. Travelling over Kowyn's Pass to the Hazyview area, arrive at your luxury safari hotel in a lush sub-tropical "Garden of Eden" setting. Enter the Kruger National Park for a short introductory game drive in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for an eclectic table d'hôte dinner. Umbhaba Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities Back to topDay 4Early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. An open safari vehicle is available as an optional extra. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the Kruger Park followed by further game viewing en route to the private game lodge. Arrive in time for high tea, and late afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for dinner where an African feast awaits you. Bongani Mountain Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities Back to topDay 5Participate in an early morning game activity. After breakfast depart via the Mananga border post through eastern Swaziland and along the Lebombo Mountains. Leave Swaziland at Goelela border post and continue via the town of Pongola to a Maputaland safari lodge, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner served in the Boma under the African sky (weather permitting). Gazebo Safari Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 1 game viewing activities Back to topDay 6After an early safari in Hluhluwe Game reserve and breakfast, visit St Lucia, a World Heritage Site, and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippo and crocodiles. After driving through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard, arrive in the bustling city of Durban for drop off at your hotel. -Protea Hotel Umhlanga - bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 7Optional full day tour of Shakaland. Depart Durban and travel to Eshowe and the authentic Zulu Kraal of Shakaland. Feel the pulsating rhythm of Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus. Experience the sight of assegai wielding warriors, share the fascinating secrets of Sangomas and witness traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer making ceremony. Traditional Zulu lunch will be served. For those not taking the tour, enjoy the day at leisure. Please note that this excursion is not included in the package price. For those not taking the tour, enjoy the day at leisure. Protea Hotel Umhlanga - bed and breakfast basis Back to top |
Day 8Morning at leisure. Semi-private transfer to Durban International Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, semi-private transfer to your beachfront hotel. Protea Hotel Marine - Port Elizabeth - bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 9Departing 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 into 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 - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 10Start 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 into 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 Back to topDay 11After 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 travelling 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. Lagoon Beach Hotel - bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 12Full Day Cape Highlights Tour: travelling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve. After enjoying stunning views from the highest point, continue towards Simonstown and Muizenberg. After lunch (not included), sample some South African wines at a local wine estate. Travel through the University town of Stellenbosch before returning to the hotel in the early evening. Please note: the drive along Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Lagoon Beach Hotel - bed and breakfast basis Back to topDay 13Morning at leisure for last minute shopping at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Private transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your homebound flight. Back to topEND OF SERVICES Costs valid 01.12.2006- 30.11.2007 COST PER PERSON SHARING: R 19 960.00 COST FOR SINGLE TRAVELLER: R 24 850.00 *** Note: This tour has been shortened by one day in Cape Town as from 01.12.06 and now consists of 12 days. Please advise should you require any additional night in Cape Town *** 
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