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Kruger, Kwazulu Natal & The Garden Route
Kruger, Kwazulu Natal & The Garden Route
SA

Other departures: Glasgow - £3599, Edinburgh - £3599, Birmingham - £3475, Manchester - £3609, Bristol - £3475, Norwich - £3475, Southampton - £3475, Newcastle - £3475, Cardiff - £3329


Highlights : Soweto Tour • Kruger National Park • Swaziland • Hluhluwe – Imfolozi Park • ISimangaliso Wetland Park • Garden Route experience • Table Mountain • Cape Peninsula Tour.


Set Departure dates:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 19
6, 13, 20, 27 Oct 19
3, 10, 17, 24 Nov 19
1, 8, 15, 22 Dec 19


Day 1:Johannesburg
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you'll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The remainder of the day is at leisure and unescorted. Why not enjoy a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. At 19h00 we will meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers (standard room) or similar


Per Person Sharing - Double Kruger and the Kingdoms


Day 2:Johannesburg
Scheduled - Journey to Freedom - Full Day


Many South Africans gave much, some gave all, to achieve a truly democratic South Africa. Come join on this full day tour which shares some of the journey, pain and struggle of those heroes; witness the places, experience the diverse museums where these momentous, tumultuous years have been so well documented. Your day begins at the Kliptown Open Air Museum where delegates met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter, now the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and the South African Constitution. The next significant stop is the fascinating Regina Mundi Church, site of so many of the underground meetings of the then banned political parties. Standing in here, you can feel the tension, picture the intensity, the strain on the faces of those unthinkably brave souls, committed at any cost to changing the way of life of a nation. Your next stop is the Hector Pieterson Museum, where you start to unravel the cause of the devastating riots, before travelling past Mandela House, where you have the option of visiting this small museum (own account). Lunch in Soweto at a local restaurant. Then continue your journey driving past the affluent suburb of Diepkloof, which is in stark contrast to the lower income areas seen earlier in the day, en-route to the iconic Apartheid Museum. This is an interactive voyage of discovery, one which takes you from the dark days of whites only privilege, through to Nelson Mandela's historic release. The Apartheid Museum is a multimedia experience, with documentary film snippets, texts, sound clips and live accounts, recapturing life in the dark days of South Africa. It's a fascinating tour, filled with tales of bravery and sadness, but ultimately, it's a story with the right ending.


Your experience highlights:
Kliptown Open Air Museum
Regina Mundi Church
Hector Pieterson Museum
Mandela House (own account)
Lunch in Soweto at a local restaurant (own account)
Diepkloof
Apartheid Museum


Includes:
Regina Mundi RCC.
Hector Pieterson Museum.
Apartheid Museum.


Excludes:
Gratuities for the guide.


Accommodation: Protea Hotel Wanderers (standard room) or similar


Day 3:Johannesburg - Mpumalanga (B)
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa's capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as 'Paradise Country'. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg. After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar


Day 4:Mpumalanga (B)
After an early morning breakfast, we'll drive along the spectacular 'Panorama Route', offering views of amazing scenery including the 26 kilometre-long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke's Luck Potholes' and historic God's Window, a breathtaking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game experience (optional and for own account).
Accommodation: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar


Day 5:Mpumalanga (B)
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari (with English speaking Safari Guide) through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world's greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the 'Big Five' (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives are available (optional and for own account).
Accommodation: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar


Day 6:Mpumalanga - Swaziland (BLD)
This morning we travel to Swaziland, an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of Swaziland and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, and on to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African shopping experience at the Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Overnight in Swaziland.
Accommodation: Royal Swazi Sun (standard room) or similar


Day 7:Swaziland - Zululand (B)
After breakfast we will continue south through Swaziland, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an afternoon open vehicle safari with an English speaking safari guide in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino. Overnight in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region.
Accommodation: Anew Hotel Hluhluwe and Safaris (standard room) or similar


Day 8:Zululand - Durban/Umhlanga (B)
This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Port Elizabeth Marine
Standard Non Sea Facing Room - Double (B)


Among the superior hotels in Port Elizabeth, the Protea Hotel Marine is situated in the upmarket suburb of Summerstrand overlooking Pollock Beach. Protea Hotel Marine is unparalleled. Overlooking the sun-drenched sands of Pollock Beach, with sweeping views of Algoa Bay, this hotel, in the heart of the Friendly City, is renowned for its quality facilities, personal service and luxurious atmosphere. Facilities at the hotel include two restaurants, swimming pool and a gym. The 77 standard bedrooms are in the Tower Block, all of which have air-conditioning, telephone, satellite television, 18 hour-room service and hairdryer. Rooms are elegantly decorated with soft creams, greens and blues. The 25 luxurious executive rooms, suites and loft apartments, all have electronic door locks, electronic safes, air-conditioning, mini kitchenettes with a microwave, a sitting room area with settee and armchair. Third floor rooms are duplex loft-style, with bedrooms on the upper level.


Includes:
7 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Porterage
Transportation
Sightseeing as specified


Excludes:
All other items not specified in Inclusions.


Day 9:Garden Route Experience
Comfortable Option - Double
Port Elizabeth - Knysna (D)
We depart Port Elizabeth and head westwards to explore the magnificent beauty of the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest. Visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). We'll arrive at our hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Overnight in Knysna.
Accommodation: Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar


Day 10: Knysna (BL)
After a leisurely breakfast we'll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon.
Accommodation: Rex Hotel (standard room) or similar


Day 11:Knysna - Oudtshoorn (BL)
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'ostrich capital' and the centre of the world's Ostrich farming industry. We'll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own account). Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Accommodation: Hlangana Lodge (standard room) or similar


Day 12:Oudtshoorn - Franschhoek - Cape Town (B)
There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, the journey continues through the 'Little Karoo' to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and teachers, spending time with them in the classroom learning more about the local farming community, before travelling to Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town. (The school visit is subject to the school being open). Continue to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300 years ago, bringing with them their age-old French wine and food culture. From here you will be transferred to Cape Town, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain, where the tour ends on arrival.


Includes:
3 breakfasts
2 lunches
1 dinner
Accommodation
Porterage
Transportation and sightseeing as specified.


Excludes:
All other items not mentioned under inclusions.


Overnight: Southern Sun Waterfront hotel
Standard Room - Double (B)


Well situated in the heart of the city's most tourist friendly precinct and within close proximity to the city's premier leisure complex, The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel, which recently underwent a refurbishment of the rooms and public areas, is known for its trendy and contemporary African style. The hotel provides a stylish and comfortable stay for its international guests. A vast buffet selection and live cooking stations in the Yzani restaurant are complemented by the vibrant cocktail bar. The Utopia Face & Body Salon, the outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre are there to relax after a full day of excursions. Further facilities include the business centre, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, secure undercover parking and a free shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront.
There are 537 beautifully appointed rooms including Suites and Executive rooms, all of which have satellite television, safe, hair-dryer, en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and great views over Cape Town harbour and Table Mountain. The hotel also offers family rooms with their double/double bed configuration.


Day 13:Scheduled - Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Summit the legendary Table Mountain then wind your way past the scenic and upmarket suburbs of Camps Bay and Clifton en-route to the central business district. Sense the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall, the Slave Lodge and the Castle of Good Hope, originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa. Passing Charly's Bakery, home of Charly's Cake Angels, guests hear of the brief history of District Six en-route to a visit at the Company Gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as you move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Finally, trace the moves of a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girl's dream stone.


Your experience highlights:
Cable car to summit of Table Mountain (own account and weather permitting)
The Castle
The Company Gardens
Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge
Malay Quarter
Diamond cutter visit


Includes:
Fully escorted tour by a registered Cape Town guide.
Exclusions
Gratuities for the guide.
Entrance fees to Table Mountain.


Day 14:Scheduled - Peninsula Tour - Full Day


Cruise along Millionaire's Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise. Wind along Chapman's Peak Drive with lunch (own account) at Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast, visiting Simon's Town and the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach. End at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Summer or in Winter, Groot Constantia for a wine tasting and cellar tour.


Your experience highlights:
Seal Island Cruise (optional and for own account)
Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Point
Simon's Town
Penguin Colony at Boulder's Beach (own account)
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (Summer months)
Groot Constantia wine tasting and cellar tour (Winter months)


Includes:
Fully escorted tour by a registered Cape Town guide.
Cape Point.
Kirstenbosch (summer- September to April ) or Groot Constantia (winter May to August).


Excludes:
Gratuities for the guide.
Lunch.


Day 15:Transfer to the airport for your onward travel.



Offer Includes

  • Flights from London Heathrow with South African Airways
  • Airport taxes
  • 14 nights accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Regina Mundi RCC, Hector Pieterson Museum & Apartheid Museum
  • 10 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Porterage & Transportation
  • Fully escorted tour by a registered Cape Town guide
  • Kirstenbosch (summer- Sep to Apr ) or Groot Constantia (winter May to Aug)

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary