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Itinerary

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• Day 1 Johannesburg

  On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. In the evening you will meet your guide and fellow travellers for a tour briefing. Overnight PROTEA HOTEL WANDERERS or similar.

• Day 2 Johannesburg – Hazyview

  After breakfast you will travel to South Africa’s Capital city, Pretoria, for a short tour of the historic buildings and other sights. Afterwards, you will continue travelling to Hazyview in Mpumalanga Province. Three nights at PERRY’S BRIDGE HOLLOW or similar. (B)

• Day 3 Panorama Route

  Today you will enjoy a tour along the spectacular “Panorama Route”, which offers amazing views of the Blyde River Canyon including the Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and the scenic God’s Window. You will return to your accommodation in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or opt for an afternoon game experience (own account).(B)

• Day 4 Kruger National Park

  Enjoy an early morning game drive (in open safari vehicle) in the Kruger National Park with a packed breakfast. Kruger is South Africa’s largest National Park, home to a stunning array of wildlife. The afternoon is at your leisure or you may choose to participate in another open vehicle game drive (own account). (B)

• Day 5 Hazyview – Swaziland

  This morning you will travel to Swaziland, an independent Kingdom landlocked by South Africa. Enjoy an interactive cultural experience that will introduce you to the charming people of Swaziland and their traditions. Overnight at the ROYAL SWAZI SUN or similar. (B, L, D)

• Day 6 Swaziland – Zululand

  After breakfast, you will travel through Swaziland before re–entering South Africa and continuing onto the Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve. Overnight at ANEW HOTEL HLUHLUWE or similar. (B)

• Day 7 Zululand – Durban

  This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia (weather dependent) before travelling onto Durban. Overnight at PROTEA HOTEL UMHLANGA or similar. (B)

• Day 8 Durban – Knysna

  After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth (flight not included). On arrival, you will be met and taken by coach to visit the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting) on the way to Knysna. Two night stay at the REX HOTEL or similar. (B, D)

• Day 9 Knysna

  This morning you will be taken on a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you will take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head enjoying wonderful panoramic views. Enjoy lunch under the Milkwood trees before returning to your HOTEL. (B, L)

• Day 10 Knysna – Oudtshoorn

  Today you will travel over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” due to its ostrich farming industry. In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the Cango Caves. Overnight at HLANGANA LODGE or similar. (B, L)

• Day 11 Oudtshoorn – Cape Town

  Early this morning you will be taken on a Meerkat Safari (weather and availability dependent). After breakfast, the journey continues to ‘Little Karoo’ visiting a local farm school where you can interact with the children and teachers (subject to School term dates). Continue to Franschhoek located in the Winelands (see optional stay)* before continuing onto Cape Town. Three night stay at the PRESIDENT HOTEL or similar. (B)

• Day 12 Cape Town

  Today is at your leisure to explore Cape Town. In the evening enjoy an authentic dinner and culture show. (B, D)

• Day 13 Cape Town

  Today enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula that offers spectacular coastal scenery. Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach (own account) before returning to Cape Town. (B)

• Day 14 Cape Town

  Today you will be transferred to the airport, railway station or port for your onward journey. (B)