Johannesburg to Cape Town
Tags:
Sightseeing; Africa Safari; Hout Bay; Garden Route; Cape Point Nature Reserve; Chapmans Peak; Zuurberg Range; River Valley; Mlilwane Game Reserve;
Our South Africa escorted holidays tours are available in different lengths and available in a wide combination of placces to visit. A South Africa escorted tour package gives you the security of an experienced guide, small groups, and the opportnity to meet with like minded travellers from around the world. ...
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- Trip Length:
- 17 days
- Price Range:
- From $2500 to $3500 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Our South Africa escorted holidays tours are available in different lengths and available in a wide combination of placces to visit. A South Africa escorted tour package gives you the security of an experienced guide, small groups, and the opportnity to meet with like minded travellers from around the world. Some of the places that are normally visited on our South africa escorted small group holiday and tours is Cape Town,the Kruger National Park, Garden Route, Cape Winelands, Swaziland, Kwa Zulu, Eastern Cape, Addo Elephant Park, and Durban. These South Africa escorted accommodated tours are aimed at the adventure traveller looking for an outdoor experience but with the comforts of small, friendly hotels and guest-houses, situated in scenic locations. Travelling in comfortoable vehicles, an experienced south Africa Tour Leader guides small international groups. The highlights of tour includes the following sightseeing and activities: Pilgrims Rest, Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window & Bourkes Potholes. “BIG FIVE” of Kruger National Park & Hluhluwe. Colourful tribal heritage of Swaziland & Zululand. Scenic beauty of the Oribi Gorge. Untamed beauty of the Wild Coast beaches. Elephants in Addo and the spectacular scenery of the Garden Route. Wine tasting in the Winelands of the Western Cape. Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Mpumalanga
Johannesburg – Mpumalanga (Blyde River).
Sightseeing
Departing Johannesburg after breakfast, the afternoon is spent in the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Graskop Hotel or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 2-3 - South Africa
Kruger National Park
National Parks
The morning is spent viewing the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Potholes, en-route to the famous Kruger National Park. The largest game reserve in South Africa is home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora.
Safari
Early morning and late afternoon game drives are undertaken in search of the numerous animals inhabiting the Park.
Safari
Optional night drive or game walk (own expense).
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Kruger Restcamp or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 4 - Swaziland
Safari
Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of the kingdom’s commitment to wildlife preservation.
Mountain Biking
Optional excursions (own expense) include a guided walk, mountain biking and horse trails in the Reserve.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at traditional Swazi Beehive huts or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 5-6 - South Africa
Zululand.
Safari
From our base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and wildlife, we undertake a game drive in Hluhluwe/ Imfolozi Game Reserve, famous for its contributions to saving the endangered rhino.
Sightseeing
A cultural visit to a local village is included.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Banghoek Lodge or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 7 - South Africa
Oribi Gorge.
Adventure
Departing after breakfast we follow the Indian Ocean coastline through KwaZulu-Natal. Our arrival at Oribi Gorge in the early afternoon, allows us time to view the gorge or to partake in the various activities available including a gorge swing, abseiling and hiking trails (own expense).
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Oribi Gorge Hotel or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast breakfast).
Day 8-9 - South Africa
Transkei (Coffee Bay).
Beach
The Transkei, birthplace of former president Nelson Mandela, is well known for its stunning coastline, lush subtropical vegetation, unspoilt beaches and relaxed atmosphere. A full day is available for scenic walks or to simply relax on the beach.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Ocean View Hotel or similar. (Accommodation on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis).
Day 10 - South Africa
Addo Elephant National Park.
Safari
Found in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the park is home to large herds of elephant, lion and numerous antelope species. We enjoy a game drive and observe the animals interacting at the floodlit waterhole.
Camping
Stay at Addo Restcamp or similar. (Accommodation an a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 11-12 - South Africa
The Garden Route.
Sightseeing
Following the coastline we explore the famous Garden Route, situated between the forests of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. A full day is available to explore the charming towns of the area or a variety of optional activities (own expense) including bungi jumping, whale watching (in season) & scenic walks.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Knysna Hollow or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 13 - Oudtshoorn
Sightseeing
Heading inland to Oudtshoorn via the Outeniqua Pass, we enjoy fascinating guided tours of an Ostrich Farm and the famous Cango Caves.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Kleinplaas Resort chalets or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis)
Day 14 - South Africa
Wine Route.
Wine
Our journey takes us through a picturesque fruit and wine growing valley known as the longest wine route in the world, “Route 62”. We visit a wine farm for wine tasting, arriving at our Guest Farm accommodation on the Robertson/ Worcester wine route.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Nuy Valley Guesthouse or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Day 15-17 - Cape Town
Sightseeing
Arriving in Cape Town for lunch, the afternoon is free to explore the vibrant waterfront from our well-situated Waterfront hotel. The following morning we depart at 08h00 for a full day peninsular tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak, we visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve returning to our hotel via the Indian Ocean coastline. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is included (weather dependant). Dinners can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense.
Bed & Breakfast
Stay at Breakwater Lodge or similar. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis).
Airport Transfer
The tour ends after breakfast on day 17.
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Accommodation: 16 nights restcamp, bungalow, chalet and small hotel/ guest farm. Meals: Breakfast or brunch throughout, dinners as per itinerary. Transfers: One night pre-tour accommodation in Johannesburg and return airport transfers may be pre-booked. Sightseeing as per itinerary.
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