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| SPECTACULAR SOUTH AFRICA:
JOHANNESBURG | SOWETO | PANORAMIC ROUTE | KRUGER NATIONAL PARK | SAFARI GAME DRIVE |
GARDEN ROUTE | KNYSNA | FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE | OSTRICH FARM VISIT | CAPE TOWN | TABLE
MOUNTAIN | WINERY TOUR
COLLETTE EXPERIENCES
Search for the Big 5 during your included open-air safari game drives.Visit the oldest
working ostrich farm in South Africa and learn about these fascinating animals.
See the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountains, the highest mountains in Southern Africa,
as you travel along the Panoramic Route. |
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Overnight flight
Day 2-3 Southern Sun Katherine Street Hotel, Sandton
Day 4-5 Sabi River Sun Resort, Kruger National Park
Day 6 Southern Sun Garden Court King's Beach, Port Elizabeth
Day 7-8 Graywood Hotel, Knysna
Day 9-12 The Cullinan Hotel, Cape Town
Day 13 In flight |
Day 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT
One country with a world of treasures, South Africa awaits your arrival. Breathtaking
mountain scenery, winding coastlines, remarkable cultural diversity and abundant wildlife
in its natural habitat comprise this incredible experience.
Day 2: ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG - SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA Your journey begins in
Sandton, a city established in 1969. Famous for its rich veins of gold and other valuable
minerals, it is now the bustling cosmopolitan centre of greater Johannesburg. Gather this
evening with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: SANDTON - SOWETO - SANDTON LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour
Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will
experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will enhance your
experience. A guided tour of Soweto, South West Township, showcases luxurious mansions and
informal settlements as you learn about the historic significance of the area. Experience
the regional lifestyle when joining locals for lunch at a nearby Shebeen or house tavern.
This afternoon, visit the Apartheid Museum for a look into the dynamic history of racial
segregation in South Africa. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 4: PANORAMIC ROUTE - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Travel through the
spectacular Drakensburg Mountain Range en route to Kruger National Park the largest game
reserve in South Africa. Scenic wonders surround you as you pass through the Blyde River
Canyon, made mostly of red sandstone and known as one of Africa's greatest natural
wonders. Set against the triplet mountain formation of the Three Rondovals, resembling
traditional round houses of the indigenous people, the canyon is the third largest in the
world. Along this magnificent route you will also see Bourke's Luck Potholes, the dramatic
natural cylinders shaped by millions of years of natural erosion caused by fast flowing
sand-filled waters. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SAFARI GAME DRIVE Have your cameras ready
for an unforgettable day of adventure and excitement. Start your day with an open air
vehicle safari game drive. A local expert leads you in search of the Big 5; elephant,
buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino; and provides insight into these fascinating animals
along the way. Watch carefully, you may also see a graceful impala, dazzling zebra or
gorgeous giraffe. Return mid-morning for time to relax before a late afternoon game drive
searching for the Big 5. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH Travel back
to Johannesburg to board your flight to Port Elizabeth, one of South Africa's major ports.
Founded in 1820 as a place to house British settlers, this coastal town is the gateway to
the Garden Route, a scenic stretch of coastline set between mountain ranges and the Indian
Ocean. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA Journey through the Tsitsikamma Forest, a
natural gem along the Garden Route. Known for its gorges and steep cliffs, the indigenous
forest is home to hundreds of species of birdlife. Continue along the southern coast where
a jagged shoreline meets quaint villages. Arrive in the picturesque resort town of Knysna,
in the heart of the Garden Route. This afternoon, your township tour will highlight the
diversity of this community followed by a touching experience as you visit a school. Learn
about the efforts of the Collette Foundation and the local community to conquer the
challenges of educating the children of the region. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of
Knysna's waterfront restaurants. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: KNYSNA Today you visit nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve. Begin
with a lagoon cruise out to the famous Knysna Heads which mark the entrance to the lagoon.
Next, board a 4x4 vehicle and travel deep into the forest. Discover the local flora and
fauna during a leisurely-paced nature walk. Enjoy lunch amongst the ancient milkwood
trees, so called because of their white latex sap, before your return cruise. The
remainder of the day is at leisure for you to independently explore Knysna's charming
waterfront. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 9: KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN Travel to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich
capital of South Africa. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the oldest working
ostrich farms in the area and, if you wish, go for a ride on one of these great birds. An
outdoor barbecue lunch caps off an amazing day. Next, you journey to captivating Cape
Town. Today breakfast and lunchwill be included.
Day 10: CAPE TOWN A panoramic tour of the beautiful harbour side city of
Cape Town celebrates its noted architecture which fuses the traditions of French, German
and Dutch influences. Enjoy a thrilling ride on a cable car as it whisks you to an
altitude of more than 3,000 feet, landing atop the aptly named and flat-topped Table
Mountain. The views below of Cape Town, Robben Island, and Lion's Head will leave you
breathless. Return to the city via Table Bay, passing through the Malay Quarter with its
mosques and minarets, and stopping at the Milnerton Lighthouse. The remainder of the day
is at leisure for you to discover charming Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, known for its
shopping and entertainment venues. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: CAPE TOWN Explore the coastal scenery and charming towns that
populate the Cape Peninsula. Travel out to Cape Point, stopping for a visit with the
penguins at Boulder Beach. On your return, explore the fascinating and famous Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens, home to over 5,000 species of plants native to South Africa. Today
breakfast will be included.
Day 12: CAPE TOWN Discover the enchanting beauty of the famous Cape
Winelands region with its colourful mountainous landscape and endless vineyards. Visit
local wine farms and learn about the history of wine making in this region while you enjoy
sampling some of the local wines. Return to Cape Town this afternoon. This evening,
experience a unique farewell to Africa as you enjoy an after-hours guided tour of the
fascinating African Gold Museum, followed by a traditional African dining experience.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 13: CAPE TOWN - DEPART FOR HOME Your tour ends today in Cape Town.
Today breakfast will be included.
Day 14: ARRIVE U.K. |
What's Included?
Door to Door Transfer
14 Days, 19 Meals:
11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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dates and prices
EXTEND YOUR STAY: Add pre nights in Sandton from only £55 per person, per
night; and/or add post nights in Cape Town from only £85 per person, per night. |
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