Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive and discover Soweto, Johannesburg or Pretoria
Stop At: Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Arrive at OR Tambo/Johannesburg International Airport and stay at the Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport****
You have the opportunity to do optional activities when arriving early; an optional tour can be arranged to Soweto, Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Optional activities must be indicated after booking is made, they are:
Soweto/Johannesburg tour: This tour takes you into the most famous sprawling township in Africa, home of about 2 million people. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and then the Mandela House Museum amongst other attractions.
Price: from US$ 70 pp, minimum 2 pax
2. Pretoria Tour: Pretoria was named after one of the "Voortrekker" leaders Andries Pretorius and is the administrative capital, South Africa. Visit the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings.
Price: from US$ 70 pp, minimum 2 pax
You may book into your hotel from 2pm. (Lunch at own cost.)
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng
Pretoria was named after one of the "Voortrekker" leaders Andries Pretorius and is the administrative capital, South Africa. The many historic buildings, museums and monuments make this a historical ‘heimat’ of South Africa. It is also called the "Jacaranda City" due to the abundance of Jacaranda trees flowering into a sea of purple. Visit the Voortrekker Monument and Union Buildings.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: buffet
Accommodation included: Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport****
Day 2: head to the spectacular Panorama Route
Stop At: Panorama Route, R532 Blyde River Canyon, Graskop 1270 South Africa
An orientation meeting with your Tourist Guide is followed with the journey through the most scenic areas of the Eastern part of South Africa. Have lunch at a local restaurant, drive to view Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon, where we overnight in a chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon****
Duration: 9 hours
Stop At: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, R543, 2351 South Africa
View Pinnacle Rock and then to experience the amazing view from God’s Window (Wonder View). We then visit the Berlin Falls, where numerous local arts and crafts are for sale. From here we visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and then head the Blyde River Canyon for the three rondawel view point.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: buffet
Accommodation included: chalet at the resort: Forever Blyde Canyon****, or similar
Day 3: get an up close with the wildlife of Africa
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
We leave after breakfast and head to the Kruger National Park where you board an open safari vehicle for a Game Drive for approximately 6 hours. Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and later extended to its present size of approximately 19,000 square km or 8,000 square miles. Where nearly 2 million hectares of the unrivalled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sites - this is real Africa. You will be accompanied by one of our skilled guides who will take you through the reserve pointing out animal behaviour, interesting facts and cultures. Upon return, you go to the overnight accommodation: Rissington Inn****
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Rissington Inn****
Day 4: early bird catches the first worm...
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Your day starts on a very early morning safari through world-renowned Kruger National Park for 6 hours. You explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. We take the best scenic routes and drive to the south of Kruger Park to get more opportunities to see the Big 5. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the animals: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild dog, Spotted hyena, Elephant, Burchell's zebra, Hippopotamus, Warthog, Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, Roan antelope, Sable antelope, Greater kudu, etc. Return to the same hotel and relax around the pool during the afternoon. You overnight at the Rissington Inn****
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Rissington Inn****
Day 5: relax, game safari or explore eSwatini
Stop At: Eswatini (Swaziland), Eswatini (Swaziland)
You have the opportunity to do optional activities to your preference; guests who do not choose any optional activity may relax at the hotel or join the bus for shopping at the nearby Perry’s Bridge Trading Post & Tourism Centre.
Optional activities must be indicated on the booking form, they are:
1. An early morning safari from 5 am to 12 through world-renowned Kruger National Park.
2. A tour to the mountain kingdom of Eswatini, one of the longest standing dynasties in Africa. The country consists of lush & fertile valleys and magnificent mountain scenery. See a show of glass blowing at Ngwenya Glass factory which evolved as a community project that recycles used glass, King Sobuza Memorial Park, the Mantenga cultural village and Mantenga falls. On the whole, the tour is filled in by a continuous narrative by our professional guide touching on aspects of African culture and traditions.
Price: from US$ 170 pp, minimum 2 pax
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
You have the opportunity to do optional activities to your preference; the guests who do not choose any optional activity may relax at the hotel or join the bus for shopping at the nearby Perry’s Bridge Trading Post & Tourism Centre.
Optional activities must be indicated on the booking form, they are:
An early morning safari from 5 am to 12 through world-renowned Kruger National Park. Join a skilled guide on a quest to find Africa's 'Big Five' and other wildlife in one of the continent's largest game reserves. Since animals are most active in the mornings and evenings, you'll have a better chance of spotting leopards, hyena, lions and more. Learn about the area's flora and fauna as you go, including distinct behaviour patterns of everything from hippos to elephants.
Price: from US$ 110 pp (minimum 2 pax, Includes conservation fees)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Rissington Inn****
Day 6: fly to Cape Town and shop
Stop At: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, 19 Dock Road, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
A scrumptious breakfast follows a short drive to the KMI airport where you will board the flight to Cape Town.
Overnight at the Portswood Hotel**** close to the waterfront.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Portswood Hotel****
Day 7: explore the island
Stop At: Robben Island Museum, Cape Town Central 7400 South Africa
Meet us at your hotel and walk to the Nelson Mandela Gateway, V&A Waterfront from 07:30 am to board for Robben Island. This must-see excursion takes about 4 hours and includes a ferry trip to the Island where you will be guided to see all the historical sites around the Island. This is followed by a city tour, including famous landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, Company Gardens and the Malay Quarters. Stroll through the adjacent V & A Waterfront with its endless shopping and dining opportunities before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at the Portswood Hotel**** close to the waterfront
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Castle of Good Hope, Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Do a city tour, including famous landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, Company Gardens and the Malay Quarters
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Portswood Hotel****
Day 8: Table Mountain and wine
Stop At: Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Western Cape
We leave our hotel for Cape Town's most famous icon: Table Mountain by the Aerial Cableway to take in the natural beauty and stunning views. A walking tour through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom follows. Visit Groot Constantia to taste their export quality wines, do a museum and cellar tour. Choose one of the popular restaurants in the area for dinner. We overnight at Simon's Town Quayside Hotel****
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Groot Constantia Estate Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806 South Africa
A walking tour through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom follows. Visit Groot Constantia to taste their export quality wines, do a museum and cellar tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Simon's Town Quayside Hotel****
Day 9: Cape of Good Hope
Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa
From here we go to Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town, home to one of the few land-based penguin colonies in the world. Visit Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park and home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and ascend the viewpoint with the Flying Dutchman Funicular and visit Cape of Good Hope. By ending your tour, you will be dropped at your preferred hotel or Cape Town International Airport.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Visit Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park and home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and ascend the viewpoint with the Flying Dutchman Funicular and visit Cape of Good Hope. By ending your tour, you will be dropped at your preferred hotel or Cape Town International Airport.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.