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Day 1 Day 1 • JOHANNESBURG Upon arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. You are under own arrangements until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers. Protea Hotel Waterfront or similar - bed and breakfast basis Locations: Johannesburg | Pretoria | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Protea Hotel Waterfront Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 2 DAY 2 • JOHANNESBURG - HAZYVIEW This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the viewing sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; 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. Hippo Hollow or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Locations: Graskop | Hazyview | Johannesburg | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate Meal Basis: Dinner Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 3 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. Hippo Hollow or similar - bed and breakfast basis Optional full day open safari vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park available. Locations: Kruger National Park | Main Transport Type: Coach Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 4 DAY 4 • HAZYVIEW - SWAZILAND This morning after breakfast, check out and depart on your journey to Swaziland. We proceed south through to Malelane and then on to Swaziland. Visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory before arriving at the hotel for overnight stay. Lugogo Sun or similar - bed and breakfast basis Locations: Ezulwini Valley | Hazyview | Malelane | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Lugogo Sun Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 5 DAY 5 • SWAZILAND - ST LUCIA AND SURROUNDS 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. Protea Hotel St Lucia or similar - bed and breakfast basis Optional afternoon sundowner St Lucia Boat Cruise available. Locations: Ezulwini Valley | St Lucia | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Elephant Lake Hotel (Ex Protea St Lucia) Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 6 DAY 6 • ST LUCIA AND SURROUNDS - DURBAN Guests have the option to lie in, or take an optional morning open safari game drive (own account) before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. We visit the Botanical Gardens and continue with a city centre orientation tour before arriving at our hotel late afternoon. Tropicana Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Optional morning open safari vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park available. Locations: Durban | St Lucia | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Tropicana Hotel Meal Basis: Dinner Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 7 DAY 7 • DURBAN - DRAKENSBERG Today we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We visit to 300 feet Howick Falls, continuing through the southern midlands meander route, arriving at our hotel mid afternoon. Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air. Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Locations: Drakensberg | Durban | Howick | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Meal Basis: Dinner Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 8 DAY 8 • DRAKENSBERG Full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent southern Drakensberg Mountains. Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Optional 4x4 Adventure tour up Sani Pass and into Lesotho available (passport required). Locations: Drakensberg | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Meal Basis: Dinner Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 9 DAY 9 • DRAKENSBERG - EAST LONDON This morning we depart and continue south to East London. En-route we first stop at Umtata to visit the area where our most famous citizen, Nelson Mandela, was born and grew up. After visiting the museum dedicated to the life and achievements of this incredible man, we continue and arrive late afternoon in East London, the only river port in Southern Africa. Check in for your overnight accommodation. The Kennaway Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis Locations: Drakensberg | East London(eMonti) | Mthatha (previously Umtata) | Main Transport Type: Microbus Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 10 DAY 10 • PORT ELIZABETH After breakfast, check out and travel through East London for a short orientation tour. Continue through ‘Settler Country’ via Port Alfred towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial before continuing onto Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Port Elizabeth’s beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous. The Paxton Hotel or similar - bed and breakfast basis Locations: East London(eMonti) | Grahamstown | Port Alfred | Port Elizabeth (Ebhayi) | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Paxton Hotel, The Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 11 DAY 11 • PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA Today our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon for check in at our hotel, our base for the next 2 nights. Knysna Hollow or similar - bed and breakfast basis Locations: Knysna | Port Elizabeth (Ebhayi) | Tsitsikamma | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Estate Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 12 DAY 12 • OUDTSHOORN After breakfast, we 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. Knysna Hollow or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis Locations: Knysna | Oudtshoorn | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Knysna Log Inn Meal Basis: Dinner Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 13 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, Worcester and through the Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon. Hollow on the Square or similar - bed and breakfast basis Locations: Cape Town | Knysna | Mossel Bay | Swellendam | Worcester | Main Transport Type: Microbus Accommodation: Hollow on the Square Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 14 DAY 14 • CAPE TOWN Enjoy a day of leisure in the ‘Mother City’ and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Hollow on the Square or similar - bed and breakfast basis Optional full day Winelands or Peninsula tour is available. Locations: Cape Town | Main Transport Type: None Accommodation: Hollow on the Square Meal Basis: Bed and Breakfast |
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Day 15 DAY 15 • CAPE TOWN This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00 after which the remainder of the day will be under your own arrangements. Locations: Cape Town | Main Transport Type: None |
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