15 DAY RHINO DISCOVERY
South Africa in Lodge / Chalet / Hotel accommodation

Highlights
Kruger National Park - Swaziland - Zululand - Drakensberg - Lesotho
Mountain Zebra National Park - Garden Route - Cango Caves
Ostrich Farm - Wine Route - Cape Town

A versatile and interesting itinerary for the outdoor/ nature and wildlife orientated traveller. We stay in rest camps, tented camps, chalets, lodges and hotels in scenic surroundings.

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG
Day at leisure in Johannesburg. We are met by our guide at the reception of the hotel at +-19h00. Randburg Towers or similar. (Breakfast only).

DAY 2/3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We travel to this famous wildlife sanctuary, the oldest in Africa, which has 130 species of mammals, 114 species of reptiles, 468 species of birds and 300 varieties of trees. During game drives we observe zebra, giraffe, buffalo, lion, elephant etc. Rest camps/ guesthouse or similar. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 4/5: MKUZI GAME RESERVE - ZULULAND
From special hides we have the opportunity to see a wealth of game such as black and white rhino, giraffe, nyala, kudu, wildebeest, suni etc. The Nsumo Pan has numerous waterbirds. Rest camp or similar. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 6: GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARK - DRAKENSBERG
Massive golden sandstone cliffs tower over a grassy plateau forming an impressive sight when entering this park nestled among the Drakensberg Mountains. Rest camp/ chalets. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 7: LESOTHO We cross the border into the Kingdom of Lesotho driving through picturesque mountain scenery and experiencing the unique tribal life of the area. Malealea Lodge or similar. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 8: MOUNTAIN ZEBRA NATIONAL PARK With its rocky outcrops and mountainous heights, this 6.536ha park is home to about 200 unique orange muzzled Cape Mountain Zebra, along with a variety of antelope such as eland, blessbok, springbok etc. The largest predator here is the elusive caracal. Chalet/ rest camp. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 9/10: OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA - THE GARDEN ROUTE
Travelling through quaint villages along the garden route we visit an Ostrich Farm with an authentic "Feather Palace" (Homestead built during the boom days before 1914) and explore the Cango Caves, which are amongst the most spectacular caves in the world consisting of a fantastic collection of stalactites and stalagmites. Fairy Knowe Hotel ***. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 11/12: WINE ROUTE - STELLENBOSCH OR PAARL
Our day includes tasting wines at a wine estate and visiting the historic town of Stellenbosch and the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Devon Valley Hotel ***. (Breakfast and dinner).

DAY 13/14: CAPE TOWN
The mother city lies in a most spectacular setting between Table Mountain and Table Bay. We take a cable car up Table Mountain, one of the most well known landmarks in the world (weather permitting). A leisurely drive to the Cape of Good Hope takes us through the scenic Hout Bay and Chapman's Peak. Cape Manor Hotel *** or similar. (Breakfast).

DAY 15: CAPE TOWN
Transfer to the airport after a memorable tour of South Africa. (Breakfast only). Only one airport transfer is provided. Private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

ACCOMMODATION: 14 Nights in chalets, lodges or hotels.
MEALS: Breakfast throughout, dinners as per itinerary.
Excludes lunches and drinks, dinners in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
VEHICLE: Iveco/ Toyota/ Mercedes Safari Wagon.
GUIDED: in English, French and Italian

Price includes: 14 nights accommodation in chalets, lodges or hotels, meals as per itinerary. Entry to Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, 1 wine tasting (no lunch), Huguenot Museum, Table Mountain ascent (weather permitting). Transfer between Johannesburg Airport and Randburg Towers on arrival in South Africa.

Excludes: lunches and drinks. Dinners in Johannesburg and Cape Town, personal expenses, optional excursions, gratuities.
Transfer - Cape Town - includes one transfer to the airport on the afternoon of day 15 Additional transfers may be pre-booked (+-£25 p/p).

Start: Randburg Towers, Johannesburg 19h00.
End: Cape Manor Hotel or Cape Town Airport after breakfast.
Group size: 4-16 passengers.

DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 4 PASSENGERS

Price Guide

15 Day South Africa Discovery
Safari starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Cape Town, South Africa.
(Selected departures start in Cape Town and finish in Johannesburg)
Price includes accommodation, meals, excursions and taxes.
Excluded are gratuities and alcoholic beverages.
Price Per Person Sharing
from £1,040.00
for departures between January and the end of June 2004
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)

Price Per Person Sharing
from £1,125.00
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.

Single Supplement Charge is £276.00

To check availability for this safari, please contact us at
holidays@safari-africa.co.uk

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2004 Departure Dates
12th January to the 26th January
9th February to the 23th February
1st March to the 15th March
5th April to the 19th April
3rd May to the 17th May
6th June to the 21st June
5th July to the 19th July
*19th July to the 2nd August*
2nd August to the 16th August
*16th August to the 30th August*
6th September to the 20th September
4th October to the 18th October
1st November to the 15th November
19th December to the 2nd January 2005

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