14 Nights
South African Surprise Johannesburg - Cape Town
Escorted Coach Tour
GBP 1319 PP Valid 01 Sep – 31 Oct
An unforgettable 15 days in one of the world’s most exciting
countries! This incredible tour, taking in the best of South Africa
will surprise you with its variety, fun and adventure.
Visiting Johannesburg – Hazyview – Kruger National Park
– Swaziland – St Lucia – Durban – Drakensberg
– Transkei – East London – Port Elizabeth –
Knysna – Oudtshoorn – Cape Town
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival Johannesburg / Rosebank Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to hotel, afternoon
at lesuire until 19:00 when we all meet at the Hotel Reception for
a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow passengers.
Day 2: Johannesburg / Hazyview
This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet
into the lush sub-tropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the
circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the
Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at
the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains
and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes
before heading to Hazyview.
Day 3: Kruger National Park
A bright and early start to the day in order to enjoy the wonders
of exploring the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. Enter
the Park, and keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life
that abounds. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned
game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares, and supports the largest
variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Spend the day
in search of game before returning to your hotel.
Day 4: Hazyview / Swaziland
This morning after breakfast, checkout and depart on your journey
to Swaziland. Use the opportunity to seek out the elusive ‘Big
Five’ before leaving the Kruger Park at Malelane Gate. Visit
the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory before arriving at the hotel for
overnight.
Day 5: 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 where ancient traditions
and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a
vibrant society living in peace and harmony. The World Heritage Site
of St Lucia offers the opportunity of sighting many hippos, crocodile
and bird life.
Day 6: St Lucia / Durban
Checkout after breakfast this morning. Head towards Durban where we
visit the Botanic Gardens and continue with a city centre orientation
tour, including a stop at the famous ‘Indian Market’.
Day 7: Durban / Drakensberg
A very early start this morning as we head into the majestic Drakensberg
Mountains. Day at leisure soaking up the surroundings, or go fishing,
hiking, playing bowls or tennis and even horse riding in clean mountain
air.
Day 8: Drakensberg / Wild Coast
After breakfast this morning, we depart and set off for the wild untamed
coast of the Transkei. We make our way south towards the coast but
not without first visiting Umtata to visit the area where our most
famous citizen, Nelson Mandela, was born and grew up. We continue
and arrive mid afternoon at our coastal hotel, which offers some of
the most incredible views of this spectacular coastline.
Day 9: Wild Coast / East London
Spend the morning taking in more of the magnificent scenery before
we depart and continue south to East London, the only river port in
Southern Africa. Check-in for your overnight accommodation.
Day 10: East London / Port Elizabeth
After breakfast, checkout and travel through East London for a short
city tour. Continue through ‘Settler Country’ via King
William’s Town towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial.
Stop briefly at the Fish River for a photo stop then continue on to
Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Port
Elizabeth’s beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous.
Day 11: Port Elizabeth / Knysna
Checkout of your hotel after breakfast and our journey continues towards
the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking
opportunities. A walk to the bridge over the Storm’s River offers
some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna
mid-afternoon and check-in at the charming overnight accommodation.
Day 12: 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 famous Cango Caves and
an Ostrich Farm where you have the opportunity of riding one of these
giant birds. Return to Knysna for overnight.
Day 13: Knysna / Cape Town
Today’s journey ends in Cape Town. On the way we stop 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.
Day 14: Cape Town
Enjoy a day of leisure in the ‘Mother City’ and a visit
to the V&A Waterfront is recommended.
Day 15: Cape Town Departure
Transfer from your hotel to Cape town airport in time for flight back
home.
Price includes:
14 Nights / 15 Days South African Surprise Escorted tour –
Departs on Sundays
Tour in air-conditioned microbuses, 16-seater mini-buses or
25/44 seater luxury coaches.
Professional tour guides.
Accommodation is on a twin share basis, and all rooms have private
facilities.
An unforgettable 15 days in one of the world’s most exciting
countries! This incredible tour, taking in the best of South Africa
will surprise you with its variety, fun and adventure. 