Scenic South Africa and Swaziland (15 Days/ 14 Nights)
South Africa has one of the most unique and diverse tourism products in the world. This wonderful land has so much to offer in terms of wildlife, scenery, diversity of our people, natural wilderness and unspoiled beauty. South Africa really is a “world in one country”.
DAY ONE Johannesburg
Gold Reef City
Arrive in Johannesburg, transfer to hotel. Leisure time, then transfer to Gold Reef City for a "Jozi Heritage Tour".
Highlights of this tour include a guided tour of Gold Reef City, a living mine museum and a replica of old-time Johannesburg. Take an underground visit of a gold mine, and witness a gold pouring demonstration. To end the tour, enjoy a traditional gumboot dance performed by the miners.
(Overnight JOHANNESBURG)
DAY TWO Johannesburg to Pilgrims Rest / Hazyview
Pilgrims Rest
Travel to Middelburg to visit the South Ndebele Village at the Botshabelo Mission Station. Next stop will be the historic mining village of Pilgrims Rest.
Pilgrim's Rest is located on the scenic Panorama Route in the northeast corner of the Mpumalanga Province. This quaint little village offers the visitor an interesting selection of cultural, historic and eco experiences in an atmosphere reminiscent of the early pioneers.
(Overnight PILGRIMS REST / HAZYVIEW)
DAY THREE Pilgrims Rest/Hazyview to Kruger National Park
Blyde River Canyon
Travel to Kruger National Park via the Panorama , for an afternoon game drive.
Highlights of the Panorama Route will include the look out point at the “Three Rondavels” with breath taking views over the 26km long Blyde River Canyon. View God’s Window, which provides an endless view over the Lowveld, and Pinnacle Rock, a natural granite column protruding from a gorge. Visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the deep cylindrical cavities that were formed by river erosion of the Blyde- and Treur River.
(Overnight GREATER KRUGER PARK)
DAY FOUR Kruger National Park
Springbok - Kruger National Park
The day is spent game viewing in an open 4x4 vehicle in search of 'The Big Five', savouring the magic of the bushveld, with stops at picturesque rest camps.
The Kruger National Park is one of the most famous Game Reserves in the world, situated in an area over 2 million hectares, crossed by 2400 km's of roads.
(Overnight GREATER KRUGER PARK)
DAY FIVE Kruger National Park to Swaziland
Traditional Reed Dance - Swaziland
After an early morning game drive, depart for the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Travel the mountain route via Piggs Peak and Mbabane, and descend into the scenic Ezulwini Valley.
(Overnight EZULWINI VALLEY)
DAY SIX Swaziland to Hluhluwe
Mother & Baby Rhino - Hluluwe Game Reserve
Depart Swaziland to re-enter South Africa and travel through northern Kwa Zulu Natal to Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
(Overnight HLUHLUWE)
DAY SEVEN Hluhluwe to Durban
Entrance to a typical Zulu Village
Depart for Zululand with a lunch stop at an authentic Zulu village. Continue through sugar cane fields to the city of Durban.
(Overnight DURBAN)
DAY EIGHT Durban
A Rickshaw in Durban City
Tour of the city, including the Golden Mile, the Botanical Gardens and the bustling Indian Market.
Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore the shopping centres, visit the Dolphinarium, or relax on the golden beaches.
(Overnight DURBAN)
DAY NINE Durban to Knysna
Knysna Lagoon
Depart on morning flight to Port Elizabeth. There you will be met and taken on a short tour of the city, before departing for the Garden Route. Visit the Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park and travel through indigenous forests and the Old Passes Road via Plettenberg Bay to the coastal town of Knysna. Take a Sunset Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
(Overnight KNYSNA)
DAY TEN Knysna
Knysna Quays
Travel up the Indian Ocean seaboard to visit Monkeyland, and take a guided tour of the world’s first free-roaming primate sanctuary.
Amble through the world’s largest free-flight aviary at Birds of Eden, which incorporates an indigenous forest with waterfalls and elevated walk-ways. Previously caged birds from every corner of the globe live here in free flight.
Take a guided walking tour to visit the wild cats at Tenikwa, where you are guaranteed to see all the lesser cats of South Africa. From cheetah, serval, caracal, African wild cats and the rare black-footed cat, this is a unique opportunity to get close to these amazing creatures.
(Overnight KNYSNA)
DAY ELEVEN Knysna to Mossel Bay
Ostrich
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit the Cango Caves. Tour an Ostrich Farm and enjoy a traditional Ostrich Lunch. Return to the coast via the Robinson Pass and continue to Mossel Bay, where the Portuguese navigator Bartholomew Diaz first set foot on the southern tip of Africa.
(Overnight MOSSEL BAY)
DAY TWELVE (Mossel Bay to Cape Town
Hermanus - Shore Based Whale Watching
Visit Mossel Bay’s original Post Office tree and the Museum Complex which houses a life size replica of the caravel. Visit Swellendam en route to Cape Town. Travel via Hermanus (famous for land-based whale-watching between June & October) and the spectacular coastal route of False Bay.
(Overnight CAPE TOWN)
DAY THIRTEEN Cape Town
Penguins at Boulders
Explore the Cape Peninsula, including Camps Bay, Hout Bay & Seal Island and a drive over Chapman's Peak. Visit Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the penguin colony at Boulders, Simonstown. Visit Groot Constantia, the Cape's oldest wine farm or walk through Kirstenbosch, one of the world’s great botanical gardens.
(Overnight CAPE TOWN)
DAY FOURTEEN Cape Town
Table Mountain & Robben Island
Enjoy a cable car trip up Table Mountain (weather permitting) before setting off on a full day tour of the Wine-lands, visiting Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschoek, including a cellar tour and wine tasting.
(Overnight CAPE TOWN)
DAY FIFTEEN Cape Town
V & A Waterfront
After breakfast, enjoy the mother city and visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where you will find a variety of pubs, restaurants craft markets and shops. You also have the choice of visiting the fascinating underwater world at the Two Oceans Aquarium. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
*This tour can be tailor-made to suit your own personal requirements. *It is also available as a self drive package with pre-booked accommodation. A full range of vehicles are available