Fully Escorted Tours
SOUTH AFRICAN SURPRISE
15 DAYS
ESC/SSP
Day 1 (Sun) Johannesburg/Rosebank Hotel You are under your own arrangements until 19h00, making your way to the Rosebank Hotel in Johannesburg. Briefing and reception and chance to meet your fellow passengers.
Photography courtesy Roger de la Harpe
Day 2 (Mon) Johannesburg/Hazyview. This morning we leave for Mpumalanga into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and finally Bourke's Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview. (BD)
Day 3 (Tues) Kruger National Park. A bright and early start to explore the wonders of the Kruger National Park, in your closed vehicle. Spend the day in search of game before returning to your hotel. (B) Option from your own account if you would like to take open 4x4 safari - ask us for details.
Day 4 (Wed) Hazyview/Swaziland. After breakfast we check out and head to Swaziland, using the opportunity to seek out the 'Big Five' before leaving the Kruger Park at the Malelane Gate. Visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory before arriving at the hotel for overnight stay. (B)
Day 5 (Thu) Swaziland/St Lucia This morning we journey through Swaziland into Zululand stopping en route to bargain for curios and souvenirs at the roadside markets. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal and then on to the World Heritage Site of St Lucia offering the opportunity of sighting many hippos, crocodiles and bird life. (B)
Day 6 (Fri) St Lucia/Durban. Today guests have the option to lie in, or take an optional St Lucia Boat Cruise (own account) before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. We visit the Botanic Gardens and continue with a city centre orientation tour including a stop at the famous Indian Market. (B)
Day 7 (Sat) Durban/Drakensberg. An early start this morning as we head into the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Day at leisure soaking up surroundings, or fishing, hiking, playing bowls, tennis or even horse riding (BD)
Day 8 (Sun) Drakensberg/Wild Coast. After breakfast we depart for the untamed coast of the Transkei, first visiting Umtata where Nelson Mandela was born and grew up. Mid afternoon arriving at our coastal hotel which offers some of the most incredible views of this spectacular coastline (BD)
Day 9 (Mon) Wild Coast/East London. Spend the morning taking in more magnificent scenery before we depart to East London, the only river port in Southern Africa. Check in your over night accommodation (B)
Day 10 (Tue) Port Elizabeth. After breakfast a short city tour of East London, continue through 'Settler Country' via King Williams Town towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settlers Memorial, stopping briefly at the Fish River and then on to Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Port Elizabeth beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous. (B)
Day 11 (Wed) Port Elizabeth /Knysna. Our journey continues this morning towards the Cape. Visit Tsitsikamma Forest, a short walk over the Storm's River offering magnificent views of the gorge and the river below. Arrive in Knysna mid afternoon and check in to your hotel. Optional Boat Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon (own account)(B)
Day 12 (Thu) Oudtshoorn. After breakfast travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'feather capital of the world' because of its ostrich industry. Visit the Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm where you get the opportunity to ride one of the giant birds. Return to Knysna for overnight. (B)
Day 13 (Fri) Knysna/Cape Town. Today we travel to Cape Town stopping off in Mossel Bay to visit the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell
Museum. We drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowrys Pass before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon (B)
Day 14 (Sat) Cape Town. Enjoy a day of leisure in the 'Mother City' (B). Option for your own account, full day tour to the Cape Winelands or Scenic full day Cape Peninsula Tour Ask us for details and we will be happy to it for you.
Day 15 (Sun) Cape Town. After breakfast you will be under your own arrangements until you transfer to the airport for your international flight home. (B)
Prices include:
- Tour in air-conditioned 7 seater micro bus, or 16 seater mini bus or 25/44 seater luxury coach
- Professional Tour Guides
- Accommodation is on a twin share basis, all rooms have private facilities. All accommodation is of a 3 star standard
- 14 Full breakfasts and 4 dinners included
- Departure airport transfer
- Full day visit to the Kruger National Park
- Sightseeing/orientation in Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth
- Hotel porterage
- Kruger Nation Park Conservation Levy
Prices From: £960.00 per person sharing £1170.00 per single
