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South African Surprise
South African Surprise
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Highlights: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Eswatini (Swaziland) - St. Lucia And Surrounds - Durban - Drakensberg - Eastern Cape Coast - Port Elizabeth - Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Mossel Bay - Cape Town 


Other departures: Manchester - £2035, Birmingham - £2379, Edinburgh - £2445, Glasgow - £2225, Belfast - £2385, Norwich - £2455, Cardiff - £2445


Departure Dates From Johannesburg
Jan 22 - 9
Feb 22 - 6
Mar 22 - 6
Apr 22 - 10
May 22 - 8
Jun 22 - 5
Jul 22 - 3;17
Aug 22 - 7;21
Sep 22 - 4
Oct 22 - 2;16
Nov 22 - 6;20
Dec 22 - 4


Itinerary:


Day 1 - Sunday Johannesburg
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and assisted to your shuttle transfer service that will transfer you to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a welcome briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travelers.


Accommodation: Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar


Included:
Accommodation


Day 2 – Monday Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Panorama Route
This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along with the circular Panorama Route, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, home to the Three Rondavels and one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Why not experience an exclusive el fresco bridge dinner, overlooking the magnificent Sabie River under a star-studded sky (optional and for own account)?


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast


Distance traveled today: 500 km
Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate


Day 3 – Tuesday Hazyview, Kruger National Park
We have a bright and early start to the day to experience the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in our closed vehicle. Why not join a thrilling open-vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park (optional and for own account)? The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares that supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and birdlife that abounds. We return to our hotel around lunchtime and your afternoon is at leisure to relax. Consider joining an African dinner feast and an evening of traditional Shangaan storytelling (optional and for own account). Hippo Hollow Country Estate


Included:
Accommodation & Packed Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 200 km


Day 4 - Wednesday Mpumalanga - eSwatini (Swaziland)
This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts, and colorful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini (Swaziland). Lugogo Sun Hotel


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 280 km


Day 5 – Thursday Eswatini (Swaziland) – Zululand - Hluhluwe, and Surrounds
This morning we journey through eSwatini (Swaziland) into Zululand. 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. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game drive in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve (optional and for own account). Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon for overnight. Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 350 km


Day 6 – Friday Hluhluwe - ST. Lucia and Surrounds - Durban
Guests have the option to take a morning boat cruise (optional and for own account) on Lake St Lucia, to experience Africa’s largest estuarine system, before heading off to Durban. An orientation tour of Durban, that travels along the Golden Mile, the beachfront promenade, The Point Waterfront, and harbor introduces us to this multicultural, vibrant seaside city. The orientation tour concludes with a visit to the Durban Botanic Gardens before arriving at our hotel in the late afternoon. [Breakfast]


Optional Activity Today - Enhance the journey with our exciting optional excursions on the tour, available for pre-booking, or purchased on Tour with us:


St Lucia – Game Viewing Boat Cruise – Optional Extra
Enjoy a game viewing boat cruise in St Lucia (depending on weather conditions), getting up close to the sights and sounds of hippos and crocodiles, and marveling at the plentiful birdlife. Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge hotel.


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 320 km


Day 7 – Saturday Durban - Southern & Mountains Drakensberg
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps take an early morning cab ride to explore the bustling Umhlanga Beach with a stroll along the Promenade mile that buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers, and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We visit the impressive 300-foot-high Howick Falls, located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands town of Howick. Our journey continues through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel, situated on a scenic World Heritage site, mid-afternoon. Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or enjoy fishing, hiking, and even horse riding in clean mountain air (optional and for own account). Sit down to an extensive dinner buffet at your hotel.


Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort


Included:
Accommodation, Dinner & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 280 km


 


Day 8 - Sunday Drakensberg
Enjoy a full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. There are also many leisure activities to be enjoyed at the Resort. Consider joining a thrilling 4x4 tour up the spectacular Sani Pass into the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho (optional and for own account). Enjoy an evening dinner at your hotel with a wide variety of local specialties to choose from.


4x4 Adventure Tour – Optional Extra
Join a 4x4 tour up Sani Pass and into the tiny mountain Kingdom of Lesotho (passport and Visa requirements as listed) which includes lunch at the highest pub in Africa.
Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort


Included:
Accommodation, Dinner & Breakfast


Day 9 – Monday Chinsta - Drakensberg – EasternCape Coast


This morning we continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birthplace of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch (own account) outside the capital of Umtata. We continue via Nelson Mandela’s birthplace and house, arriving late afternoon at our accommodation in Chinsta East, on the beautiful, unspoiled Eastern Cape Coast. A delicious seafood buffet awaits you for dinner at your lodge.


Crawfords Beach Lodge


Included:
Accommodation, Dinner & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 520 km


Day 10 – Tuesday Eastern Cape Coast - Tsitsikamma - Garden Route


We awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between our toes. The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife. We set off heading south to the Tsitsikamma Forest.


Tsitsikamma Village Inn hotel


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast


Distance traveled today: 510 km


Day 11 – Wednesday Tsitsikamma - Knysna
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful 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, known as the oyster box of South Africa, for check-in at your hotel. Enjoy a dinner filled with culinary delights at the hotel’s trendy restaurant.


Premier Hotel Knysna The Moorings


Included:
Accommodation, Breakfast & Dinner
Distance traveled today: 92 km


Day 12 – Thursday Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Mossel Bay - Klein Karoo
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. We visit a working ostrich farm for a fun-filled interactive tour and then explore the famous Cango Caves. Walk around the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Overnight in Mossel Bay. Diaz Beach Hotel


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 360 km


Day 13 – Friday Mossel Bay - Cape Town
Today’s journey ends in Cape Town. On the way, we stop off in Albertinia to visit a well-known aloe factory. In this area, the Cape Aloe grows wild on many farms and is still harvested in the traditional, labor-intensive way, providing a livelihood for unskilled, independent tappers. We drive via Swellendam, Worcester, and through the Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens hotel


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast
Distance traveled today: 420 km


Day 14 – Saturday Cape Town (Unescorted)
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join a sightseeing tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain (optional and for own account), or spend the day exploring the magnificent Cape Winelands on a full-day Winelands tour (optional and for own account) or join a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, with its dramatic coastline and spectacular scenic beauty (optional and for own account). Although a small city, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafes, and restaurants as well as colorful craft markets. Alternatively, relax on one of Cape Town’s many pristine beaches. Overnight in Cape Town.


Optional Activity Today - Enhance the journey with our exciting optional excursions on the tour, available for pre-booking, or purchased on Tour with us:


Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour – Optional Extra
Join this full-day tour that explores the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula including a visit to Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point Nature Reserve (entrance fee for own account).


Full-Day Cape Winelands Tour – Optional Extra
While South Africa's fertile valleys are world-famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. Visit the country's principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek African Dinner & Drumming – Optional Extra
Join a full filled evening of interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold Restaurant.


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast


Day 15 – Sunday Cape Town Departure
This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00. The remainder of the day will be at leisure until your transfer to Cape Town International airport.


Included:
Accommodation & Breakfast



Offer Includes

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Airport taxes
  • 14 nights accommodation as per Itinerary
  • Excursions & Activities as per Itinerary
  • Transfers

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary