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South African Surprise Johannesburg Escorted Coach Tour
14 nights / 15 days (Johannesburg, Hazyview, Knysna, Oudtshoorn)
fr £1379
 
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ltinerary

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.



 

Tour Prices*
15 Jan - 10 Jul 08 fr £ 1379


 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
. All accommodation is of a 3 star standard
. 14 Full Breakfasts
. 4 Dinners included
. Arrival and Departure Transfers
. International flights and Taxes





 


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