The Grand South Africa Adventure
15 days & 14 nights Johannesburg to Cape Town Luxury Tour
This 15 day tour will take you on an adventure around stunning South Africa. From the historic apartheid sites in Johannesburg to the bush of the Kruger National Park and beautiful Table Mountain, you will be wooed to discover more of this exciting country. Meet the people, savour the food, taste the wines. This is a true Grand Adventure.
Day 1 - Johannesburg Highlights
On arrival in Johannesburg, transfer to your hotel. Discover the Rebirth of a Nation on a half day sightseeing tour of Johannesburg city, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown and Constitution Hill.
Melrose Arch Hotel - BB
Day 2 - Mpumalanga
Depart Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Province of the Rising Sun’, Mpumalanga. Explore the Panorama Route which features the natural wonders of the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Lone Creek Waterfall before arriving at your elegant hideaway.
Lone Creek River Lodge River Suites - BD
Day 3 - Sabie Safari
After breakfast enter the Kruger National Park and continue to your private game lodge in time for afternoon tea, followed by an evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Enjoy a safari style bush dinner under the stars.
Shishangeni Private Lodge – BD + 2 game viewing activities
Day 4 - Swaziland
After a morning game drive, leave for the famous Kruger National Park which covers over two million hectares and is unrivalled in the diversity of its flora and fauna. Continue on to the Kingdom of Swaziland, visiting the capital city of Mbabane.
Royal Swazi Spa -BD
Day 5 - Swaziland and Thanda GR
Visit a typical Swazi market and candle factory before leaving Swaziland for your private game lodge in northern Zululand. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle with experienced rangers.
Thanda Private Game Reserve - BD + 2 game viewing activities
Day 6 - St Lucia and Zululand
After a morning game drive, travel to St Lucia, a World Heritage Site. Take a river cruise over the estuary known as birder’s paradise, where pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles may be seen. Drive along the Indian Ocean seaboard towards Durban, arriving at your luxury lodge for two nights. Your second day is at leisure with an optional tour to Zululand available (extra charge).
Zimbali Lodge 2 nights - B
Day 8 - Durban to Port Elizabeth
Transfer to Durban airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Protea Hotel Marine - B
Day 9 - Tsitsikamma and Knysna
Depart Port Elizabeth along the spectacular Garden Route where amazing scenery awaits. Attractions to be visited through the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the suspension bridge over Storms River mouth. Continue to Knysna, the ‘Oyster Capital’ and enjoy spectacular views from your hotel, your home for two nights. On your second day, enjoy an ocean safari adventure where whales, dolphins, penguins and seals can be seen in their natural habitat (weather/sea conditions permitting). Return to the hotel for a lazy afternoon in stylish comfort.
Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa 2 nights - BD
Day 11 - Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves
Start the day with a scenic drive through Knysna, Wilderness, Dolphin Point and George. Continue over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn and enjoy a guided tour of the famous Cango Caves.
Rosenhof Country House - BD
Day 12 - Klein Karoo and Cape Town
Head for Cape Town via the Klein Karoo. Visit the towns of Calitzdorp and Barrydale where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the changing semi-desert areas. Traverse Route 62, passing through Robertson and Worcester via Montagu. End the day with a glimpse of Table Mountain from the top of Du Toit’s Kloof Pass.
The Table Bay Hotel – B
Day 13 - Cape Town and Surrounds
Today you will experience the highlights of the Cape, travelling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve, then on to Simonstown, Muizenberg and the university town of Stellenbosch, before returning to your hotel.
The Table Bay Hotel - B
Day 14 - Table Bay and Cape Town
Start the morning by ascending famous Table Mountain (cablecar ticket not included). Enjoy a City Tour including the Malay Quarter, a walk through the Castle of Good Hope and Milnerton where you will have a spectacular view of Table Mountain and the city.
The Table Bay Hotel - B
Day 15 - Departure
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your departure.
Inclusions: 14 breakfasts, 6 dinners, All transfers throughout tour, Rebirth of a Nation Tour,
Visit to Lone Creek Waterfall, Panorama Route Tour, Morning and evening game drives as stated in itinerary, Visit a Swazi market and candle factory, River cruise, Visit to the Big Tree
Guide tour of the Cango Caves, Full day Cape Highlights Tour, Table Mountain and City Tou
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