SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARI

17 DAY SOUTH AFRICA OVERLAND ADVENTURE
South Africa in Hotel / Chalet / Guesthouse accommodation

Highlights
Kruger National Park - Swaziland - Zululand - Drakensberg - Transkei - Garden Route - Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn - Wine Route - Cape Town

Discover the diversity of wildlife, landscapes and culture that make South Africa " a world in one country" on a quality, accommodated tour. In the Kruger National Park look out for the Big Five. Absorb the colourful tribal heritage of Swaziland and Lesotho - two mountainous kingdoms surrounded by the towering peaks of the Drakensberg Escarpment. In a Zululand reserve the elusive white rhino may be seen. We meander along the Garden Route and on through the Winelands of the Western Cape; the route ends with 2 nights in Cape Town, and the opportunity to explore the Cape Peninsula's natural beauty.

Please Note : You need to arrive the day prior to the departure date, airport collection and 1 night stay in the Randburg Towers Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis is already included in the cost of the tour.

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG to KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers in Johannesburg, driving through Mpumalanga Province to the southern area of Kruger National Park. (All meals)

DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK The largest game reserve in South Africa stretches north to south over approximately 500 km and is home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. Game drives in the park. (All meals)

DAY 3: SWAZILAND Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of the kingdom's commitment to wildlife preservation. Possible game drive or guided walk in the park. (All meals)

DAY 4/5: ZULULAND From our base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and wildlife, we undertake game drives in Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi, famous for their contributions to saving the endangered rhino. (All meals)

DAY 6/7: DRAKENSBERG The central Drakensberg's main feature is the Giant's Castle Reserve, the largest national park in the area. Established in 1903, the highest tooth of the Drakensberg in the region is the 3409m Injasuti Dome. You may be lucky enough to see the rare lammergeyer or bearded vulture as you enjoy the many walking and hiking trails in the area. (All meals)

DAY 8/9: WILD COAST - TRANSKEI The Transkei, birthplace of former president Nelson Mandela, is well known for its stunning coastline, with superb surfing beaches and lush subtropical vegetation. We stay at Port St Johns, an idyllic town on the coast, situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, with dramatic cliffs, great beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. (All meals)

DAY 10: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK Found in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the 15,000 hectare Addo Elephant Park is home to about 316 elephants, all that remain of the huge herds that once roamed the eastern Cape. (All meals)

DAY 11/12: THE GARDEN ROUTE We install our camp for 2 nights at Plettenberg Bay, from where we explore the Garden Route, an area of lush vegetation and abundant waterways bordering the coastal strip between the forests of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. Many optional activities are available in this area, from Scuba diving to Bungi jumping. (All meals)

DAY 13: OUDTSHOORN We move on to Oudtshoorn from where we visit the Cango caves and an Ostrich Farm. (All meals)

DAY 14: WESTERN CAPE AND WINELANDS We travel through a picturesque fruit and wine growing valley known as the longest wine route in the world "Route 62". Guest Farm accommodation on the Robertson / Worcester wine route. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)

DAY 15/16: CAPE TOWN Set against its majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers historic and cultural attractions; explore the city and Cape Peninsula from your well-situated Waterfront hotel. A cable car ascent up Table Mountain (weather permitting) and a scenic drive to Cape Point are included. Numerous optional excursions. Breakwater Lodge (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)

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DAY 17: DEPART CAPE TOWN The tour ends after breakfast. The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

Tour grading: (participation safari)
Accommodation: 13 nights camping, 3 nights hotel/ guest farm in Robertson and Cape Town. Meals: All meals when camping. Breakfast only in Robertson and Cape Town.
Group Size: 8-16 participants.
Transfer: Transfer to the airport in Cape Town may be pre-booked.

Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.

POSSIBLE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (booked locally)
· Nightdrive in Kruger National Park · Game & nature walks in Swaziland (Mlilwane), Zululand, the Wild Coast, Garden Route and Table Mountain · Jet skiing, canoeing & Ocean Safaris in the Wild Coast and Plettenberg Bay · Bungi jumping and abseiling at Stormsriver. · Full/half-day city, township & whale route tours, Cape Town

Price Guide

17 Day South Africa Adventure
Safari starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Cape Town, South Africa.
Price includes accommodation, meals, excursions and taxes.
Excluded are gratuities and alcoholic beverages.
Price Per Person Sharing
from £735.00
for departures between January and the end of June 2004
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)

Price Per Person Sharing
from £770.00
for departures between July and the end of December 2004
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)

Safaris subject to availability and prices can change without prior notice.

No Single Supplement Charge

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2005 Departure Dates dates available upon request

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