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22 days South African Explorer Tour

Escorted includes:

  • Accommodation and Meals as specified.
  • Transport in luxury air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Service of qualified Driver/Guide.
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing specified.

Self Drive includes:

  • Accommodation.
  • Daily Breakfasts & Car Rental - * Group T: Toyota Tazz 1.3 Manual (or similar) with A/C and R/T incl
  • Unlimited Mileage.
  • Super Insurance Cover.
  • All Levies & Surcharges.
  • Maps & Route Descriptions.

Day 1   Sunday

Arrival transfer to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure (optional excursions available).Overnight and Breakfast at Sunnyside Park Hotel - Sandton

Day 2  Monday

Depart after breakfast for a full day of sightseeing as we travel along the Drakensberg escarpment. The scenic Panorama route takes us to the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the nostalgic village of Pilgrim's Rest. We continue on our decent down the mountain into the Lowveld, a sub-tropical paradise of fruit. Indulge in nature's beauty at the misty Lone Creek waterfall before we continue to our hotel near Hazyview. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at The Winkler Hotel - White River

Day 3   Tuesday

Early morning at sunrise we make our way into the world famous Kruger Park for a full day game drive in search of the wildlife wonders Africa offers her visitors in this unspoiled land where big game still roam freely. We might even spot the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard). At sunset we arrive at our restcamp for dinner and overnight. Option for open vehicle night game drive. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Restcamp - Kruger Park

Day 4   Wednesday

Depart at sunrise for another full day filled with the search for big game. Breakfast packs on board. Return to restcamp late afternoon for dinner and overnight. Option for open vehicle night game drive. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Restcamp - Kruger Park

Day 5   Thursday

Depart the Kruger Park and continue to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory and open market near Mbabane. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino - Swaziland

Day 6   Friday

Depart after breakfast and visit the Swazi Candle Factory before continuing south towards Kwa-Zulu Natal. After the border formalities we continue to Hluhluwe. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Bushlands Game Lodge - Hluhluwe

Day 7   Saturday

After breakfast we travel to a famous traditional Zulu Village for cultural experience and dances and learn more about the lifestyle of this proud nation. Lunch (included) is served here as well. From here continue along the sugarcane fields of the North Coast to Durban where we arrive late afternoon. Overnight and Breakfast at Holiday Inn Garden Court - Durban

Day 8   Sunday

Depart after breakfast. Travel via valley of 1000 Hills to Pietermaritzburg and Howick Falls. Continue to Natal Drakensberg - Central Berg region. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Drakensberg Gardens Resort - Drakensberg

Day 9   Monday

Full day at leisure to explore the surrounding area. Activities include hiking, golfing, and horse riding. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Drakensberg Gardens Resort - Drakensberg

Day 10   Tuesday

Depart after breakfast. Travel along the escarpment via Oliviershoek Pass to Golden Gate. Continue to Bloemfontein along Lesotho border. Arrive late afternoon. Dinner. Overnight and Breakfast at Holiday Inn - Bloemfontein

Day 11   Wednesday

Morning excursion to Kimberley "City of Diamonds" for guided tour and visit to "Big Hole" open air museum. Return to Bloemfontein after lunch (not included) for city tour and visit to Woman's Memorial - commemorating the thousands of woman and children who lost their lives in concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War at the turn of the century. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Holiday Inn - Bloemfontein

Day 12   Thursday

Depart after breakfast and continue southwards towards to the Gariep Dam - largest man-made dam in South Africa. From here we travel into the Great Karoo (semi desert) via Middelburg to Graaf Reinet. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast Drostdy Hotel - Graaf Reinet

Day 13   Friday

Full day to explore the many interesting and historical attractions this town (4th oldest town in South Africa) has to offer including Graaf Reinet Club, Dutch Reformed Church, Galleries, Museums and Reinet House. We depart to the "Valley of Desolation" for sunset. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Drostdy Hotel - Graaf Reinet

Day 14   Saturday

After breakfast we travel towards the coast to the famous Addo Elephant Park near Port Elizabeth. Lunch en-route (not included). Arrive in Port Elizabeth late afternoon. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Brooke's Hill Luxury Suites - Port Elizabeth

Day 15   Sunday

Day at leisure (optional excursions) to explore this city with its strong British influence since the 1820 settlers. Overnight and Breakfast at Brooke's Hill Luxury Suites - Port Elizabeth

Day 16   Monday

After a short orientation tour of this city influenced by the 1820 British Settlers, we continue along this spectacular coast known as the garden route along Storms River, Plettenberg Bay, to beautiful Knysna. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club - Knysna

Day 17   Tuesday

After breakfast we depart to George where we board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Steam Train for a scenic trip over the Kaaimans River Bridge and along the spectacular coastline to Knysna. After a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon return to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club - Knysna

Day 18   Wednesday

We continue via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the feather capital of the world. Visit the famous Cango Caves as well as an Ostrich Show Farm and the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Cheetah Breeding Centre for guided tours. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Adley House - Oudtshoorn

Day 19   Thursday

Depart after breakfast and continue to Mosselbay where we visit the Maritime Museum and old Post Office Tree. From here we continue to Swellendam and on to Cape Town to arrive late afternoon. Overnight and Breakfast at St Georges Hotel - Cape Town

Day 20   Friday

Day at leisure to explore the city and surrounds (optional excursions available). Overnight and Breakfast at St Georges Hotel - Cape Town

Day 21   Saturday

Day at leisure to explore the city and surrounds (optional excursions available). Overnight and Breakfast at St Georges Hotel - Cape Town

Day 22   Sunday

Departure transfer to airport for your onward journey.

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