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14 Days and 13 Nights

Day 1 | Johannesburg
On arrival in Johannesburg, your expert guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel
(private basis). Embark on a half day city tour of Johannesburg. Highlights of this half
day tour include: Johannesburg city sightseeing, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown and
Constitution Hill. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 2 | Mpumalanga - Dullstroom - Lydenburg - Sabie
Depart Johannesburg and travel to Mpumalanga, (‘Place where the Sun rises’). Today’s
route takes us via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Continue
along the Long Tom Pass to the quaint town of Sabie. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before
arriving at your elegant hideaway.
Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 3 | Kruger National Park
After an early morning breakfast, enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled
for its diversity of flora, fauna and bird life, seeking the Big Five. Leave the park and continue
to your private game lodge. Arrive in time for afternoon tea, followed by an evening game
drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars (weather
permitting).
Makalali Private Game Lodge or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game
viewing activities

Day 4 | Panorama Route
After an early morning bush walk or game drive and breakfast leave the lodge and travel
via the Panorama Route, featuring the Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondawels, Bourke’s
Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Mac Mac Waterfalls. Arrive at your overnight destination
late afternoon.
Protea Hotel Kruger Gate - dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 5 | Kingdom of Swaziland - Ubizane Game Reserve
After breakfast enter the Kruger National Park. Exit the park and travel to the Kingdom of
Swaziland. The scenic drive winds through the Lebombo Mountains, Mbabane, Manzini
and the sugar cane areas of Big Bend. Re-enter South Africa near the town of Mkuze and
proceed to your hotel in the town of Hluhluwe.
Protea Hotel Hluhluwe and Safaris or similar - dinner, bed, and breakfast basis

Day 6 | Hluhluwe Game Reserve - St.Lucia - Durban
Early morning breakfast followed by a game drive in a closed vehicle in the Hluhluwe Game
Reserve. Visit iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site (previously known as the
Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park). Enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Highlights include
prolific wetlands bird life, Fish eagles, hippo and crocodiles. Continue south along the
Indian Ocean coastline, arriving in the bustling city of Durban during the late afternoon.
Drop off at your hotel in Durban
Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 7 | Durban
Optional full day tour of Shakaland. Depart Durban and travel to Eshowe, to the authentic
Zulu kraal of Shakaland. Experience the sight of assegaai-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. Please
note that this excursion is not included in the package price. For those not taking the tour,
enjoy the day at leisure in Durban.
Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 8 | Durban - Port Elizabeth
Morning 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 or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 9 | Tsitsikamma - Wilderness
Departing Port Elizabeth, explore the Garden Route. Attractions include the Tsitsikamma
Forest area (home to the Knysna loerie), where photographic opportunities abound. The
daring might attempt the suspension bridge spanning the spectacular Storms River. After
lunch, continue to the quaint seaside area of Wilderness, via Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and
Sedgefield.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 10 | Plettenberg Bay - Ocean Safari - Monkeyland - Birds Of Eden
Embark on an ocean safari, commencing with an exciting beach launch from Plettenberg
Bay in search of Bottlenose and rare Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins, as well as certain
shark species. Resident Bryde’s whales, Southern Right and Humpback whales, and
even occasional Orcas (seasonal). After an exhilarating beach landing on Central Beach
(Plettenberg Bay), continue to Monkeyland, where a monkey safari within an indigenous
forest is conducted by an experienced game ranger, followed by lunch (included). Afterwards
visit Birds of Eden, a bird sanctuary located within a two hectare dome (the world’s largest
aviary) spanning a gorge of indigenous forest. Return to Wilderness in the late afternoon.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch

Day 11 | Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves - Cango Wildlife Ranch
Experience the stunning views of the Outeniqua Pass as we travel towards the Klein
Karoo’s capital - Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and a
traditional ostrich lunch (included). After lunch, visit the Cango Caves, where a guided tour
allows us to explore the ancient stalactites and stalagmites. En-route back to Wilderness,
visit endangered animals at the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis including lunch

Day 12 | Mossel Bay - Route 62 - Wine Tasting - Cape Town
After breakfast, your journey to Cape Town begins, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel
Bay and then onto Barrydale for a wine tasting and typical South African lunch. Continue
through the Little Karoo to Montagu, Robertson and Worcester. The adventure ends with
drop off at your hotel in Cape Town.
Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 13 | Cape Peninsula - Cape Point - Chapman’s Peak -Simonstown - Winelands
Full day Cape Highlights Tour (English only). This full day tour includes: Camps Bay; Hout
Bay; Chapman's Peak (subject to the road being open); the Cape of Good Hope Reserve;
Simonstown; Muizenberg; one wine tasting of South African wines at a local wine estate;
the university town of Stellenbosch.
Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 14 | Cape Town
Private transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your homebound flight.