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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Venture into the motherland, and enjoy all the wonders and glories of Africa in this little slice of the continent - South Africa. The essence of this holiday is to provide you roaring wildlife safaris, journeys across unique landscapes, a blaze of unforgettable sights, views of the limitless horizon, - in essence, a comprehensive tour of the best of South Africa. On this holiday, you will see the Big Five at Kruger National Park, journey across the garden route, watch the waters of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet at Cape Point, enjoy a rollercoaster of fun and entertainment at Sun City, and explore great cities like Cape Town and Jo'burg. |
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 Return Economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour
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1 night's accomdation in Oudtshoorn
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1 night's accomdation in Knysna
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3 nights' accommodation in Cape Town
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2 nights' accommodation in Kruger
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2 nights' accommodation in Sun City
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1 night's accommodation in Johannesburg
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Daily breakfast
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Airport, hotel & restaurant transfers as indicated in itinerary
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Services of a fully qualified separate English Speaking guide on full day tours ONLY
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Entrance fee where applicable, unless otherwise stated
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Porterage for 2 reasonable pieces of luggage per person
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: GARDEN ROUTE (OUDTSHOORN)
Arrive at George Airport and be met by a transport representative and depart on a private road transfer to Oudtshoorn.
Arrive and check in
Later Visit an ostrich farm with hundreds of ostriches to see, from incubation to full grown adults. The adventurous may even decide to ride an ostrich.
Meals: None
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DAY 2: OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
Breakfast at your hotel
Half day tour in and around Oudtshoorn. We visit the world renowned Cango Caves and the Cango Wildlife Ranch where you will learn more about cheetah and crocodiles. Depart to Knysna, a drive of approximately 2 hours.
Check into your hotel.
Enjoy an evening cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 3: ONTO CAPE TOWN
After an early breakfast today, you will be transferred to Cape Town, driving along the Garden Route. A 6.5 hour drive, the Garden Route is South Africa's most famous scenic highway, linking the Nelson Mandela Metropolis to Cape Town in the Western Cape Province. Cape Town, the "Mother City", offers beautiful white sandy beaches, the Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and much more. Upon your arrival, you will proceed to your hotel to check-in. You have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 4: CAPE TOWN
After breakfast at the hotel today, you will proceed on an exciting city tour, and begin by taking a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the entire city and coastline. Next you will visit the historic Malay Quarter, and pass the South African Museum with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Cape Castle and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa's most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. You have the rest of the day at your leisure, to enjoy the wonderful harbour and waterfront, or explore your way through the city and its many avenues, before returning to the hotel on your own for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: CAPE TOWN
After breakfast today, you will proceed on a full day tour of Cape Point. You will be driven across roads flanked by the cold Atlantic Ocean, en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbour still has a charm of days gone by. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must. You will then continue, now alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony which has become well established at Boulders beach near Simon's Town. You will then proceed towards Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the globe". Our last stop of the day is at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home of some 3,500 species of Southern African fauna and flora, before proceeding back to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 6: ONTO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport, in time to board your scheduled flight to MQP Airport. On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to the safari lodge of your choice. Famously known for the 'Big Five' - Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino - the Kruger Park is truly the flagship of Africa and South Africa's game reserves. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. You will enjoy a lunch of your choice at the lodge (depending on your time of arrival). Afterwards, you will proceed on an afternoon game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle (depending on your time of arrival), before returning to your lodge to relax, and enjoy your dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch (time permitting) & dinner
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DAY 7: KRUGER LODGE
Today is an exciting day of safaris through this ecologically diverse region, this little piece of Africa. After an early morning game drive, you will be served breakfast at the lodge, after which you are at your leisure till lunch, next proceeding for your afternoon game drive. Enjoy dinner at the lodge, before retiring content for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 8: KRUGER LODGE - JOHANNESBURG - SUN CITY
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in time to board your scheduled flight to Johannesburg International Airport . Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to Sun City (2.5 - 3 hour drive). Sun City, a premier holiday resort, is internationally renowned as a millionaire's playground of sparkling theatrical extravaganzas, restaurants, casinos, amusement parks, golf courses, wildlife parks, and offers something for everyone. Upon your arrival at Sun City, proceed to check into your hotel, and spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the innumerable avenues of enjoyment here.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 9: SUN CITY
You can take an optional early morning Game Drive in the Pilanesberg National Park before breakfast today, or you can proceed directly for breakfast, and then spend a leisurely day as you please, in this magnificent holiday resort. The pool area is surrounded by tropical plants and nearby is the incredible Water World and the Valley of Waves with its wide variety of water activities. Sun City is a sportsman's paradise, from golf at the two golf courses designed by Gary Player, to tennis, mini-golf, squash, ten-pin bowling and horse riding. There is also a gym, sauna, and spa. (Costs not included for additional activities).
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 10: ONTO JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast today, you have the day free until your late afternoon transfer to your hotel in Johannesburg, where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
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Take the Gold Reef City Tour, built on the site of the now worked out Crown Reef Mines. Highlights include descending underground with your Gold Reef Guide who will explain how the ore was mined a century ago and how it is mined in the "City of Gold" today. Afterwards, watch a gold bar being poured and enjoy the traditional gum-boot dancing, uniquely created by the miners decades ago. End off by strolling through the museum village which also offers specialty shopping, including original mining antiques at the Old Mine Shop and interesting coins at the Gold Reef City Mint.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 11: JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg Airport) in time to board your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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WESTIN GRAND ARABELLA
City: Cape Town
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THE PALACE
City: Sun City
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SUN CITY MAIN HOTEL
City: Sun City
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ST. JAMES OF KNYSNA
City: Knysna
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SABI SABI BUSH LODGE
City: Kruger National Park
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ROSENHOF HOTEL
City: Oudtshoorn
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QUEENS HOTEL
City: Oudtshoorn
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PROTEA HOTEL KNYSNA QUAYS LAGOON FACING
City: Knysna
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OUDTSHOORN INN
City: Oudtshoorn
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MONDIOR CONCORDE
City: Johannesburg
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METCOURT HOTEL
City: Johannesburg
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KNYSNA LOG INN
City: Knysna
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KAPAMA RIVER LODGE
City: Kruger National Park
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IMBALI SAFARI LODGE
City: Kruger National Park
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D OREALE GRAND HOTEL
City: Johannesburg
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CAPETONIAN HOTEL
City: Cape Town
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CAPE TOWN LODGE
City: Cape Town
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| OUDTSHOORN |
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Oudtshoorn, a famous town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, is located in the ecologically diverse region of Little Karoo or Klein Karoo. The largest town in the region, Oudtshoorn is also home to the world's largest ostrich population. This is because of the numerous specialized ostrich breeding farms in the area, such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, most of which have existed since the 19th century. Today, Oudtshoorn is a town that relies principally on tourism, ostriches, and agriculture. The town is also famous for many other things, such as the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (Little Karoo National Arts Festival), which is South Africa's largest Afrikaans language arts festival. The production of the exceptional South African Port style wines in the surrounding regions also makes Oudtshoorn famous. Oudtshoorn has also recently become a hub for hot-air ballooning, and enthusiasts from all over the world come to see the regions natural beauty from high in the skies. The proximity of the mountains of the Swartberg Pass, which provide plenty of opportunity of treks, is also a famous part of the region. The area also has numerous limestone cliffs and outcrops, perfect for rock-climbing, and suitable for both beginners and experts. Last but not the least in the list of what makes Oudtshoorn famous are the Cango Caves, which are Precambrian limestone caves that stretch for many kilometres below the mountains of the Swartberg Pass.
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| KNYSNA |
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Knysna is known as the pearl of the Garden Route, and is situated between George and Plettenberg Bay. Lush green all year round, Knysna is also has a beautiful lagoon that is famous for providing some of the best seafood in the country, especially the Knysna Oysters. The lagoon is protected from the ocean by the Knysna Heads - two rocky outcrops about 230 meters apart which are best explored by catamaran. Here in the lagoon you can swim, snorkel, take part in the many water sports. The nearby Tsitsikamma National Park area is also worth a visit, home to many species of wildlife native to South Africa. Also check out the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where apart from observing the unique flora, you can take part in various arts and crafts, as well as adventure activities such as like, abseiling and tree canopy gliding.
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Knysna Beach
Knysna Heads
Knysna Lagoon
Knysna Western Cape
Knysna
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| CAPE TOWN |
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Set in a stunning location, Cape Town is pure eye-candy. The Legislative capital of South Africa, it holds several attractions for the tourists, such as the striking Table Mountain backdrop, enchanting vineyards, rugged landscapes, and delightful beaches. The region is also known for its diverse flora and fauna. So, take a cable car up the 1086 metre tall Table Mountain, and check out the spectacular views of the impressive sea, beaches, and countryside, and city. Visit the island of Bloubergstrand, which in turn offers spectacular views of Table mountain, Devil's Peak and Lion's Head. Don't forget to laze around and learn how to surf on one of the many beaches. Also check out Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned along with other political prisoners. Famed for its hospitality, Cape Town has a lively cultural scene, particularly when it comes to music, which seems to pervade every corner of the city. The food is amazing as well, with a diverse mix of cuisines from across the world.
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Cape Town Camps Bay Beach
Cape Town Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town Table Mountain
Cape Town Waterfront
Cape Town Harbour
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| KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
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The largest game reserve in South Africa, Kruger National Park also has more species of mammals than any other game reserve of Africa, with over 147 species. Covering an area of almost 19,000 square kilometres, Kruger National is bounded by the South African Provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga to the west and the south, and the countries of Zimbabwe and Mozambique to the north and east. The Kruger National Park is administratively part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, which includes the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique. The park is also part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, an area designated by UNESCO as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve.
Kruger National Park has 8 main gates, named Paul Kruger, Numbi, Malelane, Crocodile Bridge, Punda Maria, Orpen, Phabeni, Phalaborwa and Pafuri. Several rivers run through the park, including the Sabie River, and the climate of the park is subtropical. The Kruger National Park is divided into six eco-systems: Baobab sandveld, Mopane scrub, Lebombo knobthorn-marula bushveld, mixed acacia thicket, Combretum-silver clusterleaf woodland on granite, and Riverine forest. The park is known to have about 2,000 species of plants, along with 517 species of avifauna, and 147 species of mammals, including the african buffalo, african hunting dogs, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros, Burchell's zebras, bushbucks, cheetahs, common eland, giraffes, greater kudus, hippopotamus, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, elephants, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, and impalas.
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| JOHANNESBURG |
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Johannesburg, The City Of Gold is now one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa, with plenty of stark contrasts and diverse cultures that dynamically co-exist within it. By African standards, this city is quite modern and the sights here include the Museum Africa, which offers a direct look at the nation's sometimes troubled past, and the Market Theatre Complex, which houses theatres and a Saturday flea market. Also visit the Oriental Plaza, a centre for the ethnic Indian population. Check out the fossils at the Sterkfontein Caves, visit Gold Reef City - the old Johannesburg Gold Mine, as well as the several game reserves and breeding stations, such as De Wildt Cheetah Research Station, the Hartebeespoort Dam and the Heia Safari Ranch, where tribal dancers perform.
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Johannesburg Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg Mandela Square
Johannesburg Skyline
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