Day 1: Arrival in Oudtshoorn

Meals: None

Arrive at the George Airport to a warm welcome by a representative and receive a private road transfer to Oudtshoorn. Upon arrival in Oudtshoorn, check-in to the hotel. Thereafter, visit an ostrich farm with hundreds of ostriches from the ones still in incubation to full-grown adults. Arrangements for an ostrich ride can be made if you're feeling adventurous.

Day 2: Oudtshoorn - Knysna (2 hours approx)

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour in and around Oudtshoorn including visits to the world renowned Cango Caves and the Cango Wildlife Ranch, where you will learn more about cheetah and crocodiles. Thereafter, depart to Knysna. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Enjoy an evening cruise on the Knysna Lagoon before returning to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 3: Knysna - Cape Town (6.5 hours approx)

Meals: Breakfast

After an early breakfast today, receive a transfer to Cape Town, driving along the Garden Route. 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 and sightseeing options such as the Table Mountain and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Upon your arrival, proceed to your hotel followed by a quick check-in. enjoy the rest of the day at leisure followed by a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast, embark on an exciting city tour. Begin by taking a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the entire city and its coastline. Next, visit the historic Malay Quarter and pass through the South African Museum with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Cape Castle and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning, visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which is Africa's most talked about tourist venue with a number of shops & restaurants. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, at 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 a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 5: Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

After a hearty breakfast, proceed on a full-day tour of Cape Point. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island". The not-so-adventurous can enjoy a trip to the to the fish market "Mariners Wharf". Thereafter, continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony at Boulders beach near Simon's Town. Thereafter, proceed to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope which is the point of confluence of two mighty oceans i.e. the Indian and the Atlantic. Finally, make a stop at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which is home of some 3,500 species of Southern African fauna and flora, before proceeding back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 6: Onto Kruger National Park

Meals: Breakfast, lunch (time permitting) & dinner

After a scrumptious breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport, in time to board your scheduled flight to MQP Airport. On arrival, meet a representative and receive a transfer to a safari lodge of your choice. The Kruger Park is truly the flagship of Africa and South Africa's game reserves containing 336 species of trees, 49 species of fish, 34 species of amphibians, 114 species of reptiles, 507 species of birds and 147 species of mammals. Enjoy a lunch of your choice at the lodge (depending on your time of arrival) before proceeding on an afternoon game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle (depending on your time of arrival). Return to the lodge to relax and enjoy a delectable dinner followed by a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 7: Kruger Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

The day today is all about safaris through an ecologically diverse region. After an early morning game drive, enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Thereafter, enjoy your day at leisure till lunch and then proceed for your afternoon game drive. Enjoy a tasty dinner followed by a comfortable overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 8: Kruger Lodge - Johannesburg - Sun City

Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast, receive a transfer to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in time to board a scheduled flight to Johannesburg International Airport. Upon arrival, receive a transfer to Sun City (2.5 - 3 hour drive). Sun City, a premier holiday resort, is internationally renowned as a millionaire's playground with sparkling theatrical extravaganzas, restaurants, casinos, amusement parks, golf courses, wildlife parks and offers something for everyone. Upon arrival at Sun City, proceed to the hotel followed by a quick check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the innumerable avenues of enjoyment.

Day 9: Sun City

Meals: Breakfast

Today, enjoy an optional early morning Game Drive in the Pilanesberg National Park before breakfast or proceed directly for breakfast. Spend the day at leisurely day in this magnificent holiday resort. The pool area is surrounded by tropical plants. The incredible Water World and the Valley of Waves with its wide variety of water activities are also located nearby. 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, it has it all. There is also a gym, sauna, and spa. (Costs for additional activities not included).

Day 10: Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast

After a scrumptious breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure before taking a late afternoon transfer to the hotel in Johannesburg. Upon arrival, spend the rest of the day at your leisure. You can also take an optional tour of the Gold Reef City. Highlights include descending underground with a 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. Thereafter, witness a gold bar being poured and enjoy the traditional gum-boot dancing uniquely created by the miners decades ago. End your trip with a stroll 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.

Day 11: Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, receive a transfer to the O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg Airport) in time to board at flight back home.

• Destination:
• Oudtshoorn
• Knysna
• Cape Town
• Kruger National Park
• Sun City
• Johannesburg

Oudtshoorn

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.

Knysna

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.

Knysna Beach

Knysna Heads

Knysna Lagoon

Knysna Western Cape

Knysna

Cape Town

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.

Cape Town Camps Bay Beach

Cape Town Cape of Good Hope

Cape Town Table Mountain

Cape Town Waterfront

Cape Town Harbour

Kruger National Park

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.

Sun City

Sun City is known the world over as a premier holiday resort. South Africa's Las Vegas, Sun City has casinos in abundance, as well as a variety of diverse entertainment and relaxation activities. The resort's most magnificent sight is The Lost City, an enormous complex that includes a water park. Statues of gazelles leap from towers topped with palm trees, and pools, artificial caves and ruins fill the grounds. A world-class golf course is also at your disposal here.

Sun City Palace of the Lost City

Sun City Nile Crocodiles

Sun City Valley of the Waves Water P

Sun City Valley

Sun City

Johannesburg

First things you will notice about Johannesburg are its pleasant climate, its energetic aura, its people, and its places. Johannesburg is made of some facts and landscapes, just too amazing for a city - like being world's largest city not built on any major water source, a city covered with hills trees on three ends & plains on the fourth. Not to miss, the modernisation and advancement of the city has made it it the most popular and populous of South African cities. Let's explore Johannesburg from a traveller's lens.


About Johannesburg

Johannesburg (also called Jozi or Jo'burg) was born a little over 120 years ago with the discovery of Gold in a farmland area named Witwatersrand after the white water springs that run through land and attribute to its beauteous landscapes. It's not just natural beauty but economic growth and rapid development of infrastructure as well that makes Johannesburg one of the most prosperous South African cities. Like most of South Africa, Jo'burg is free of Malaria and boasts of very hygienic conditions, including its tap water. Did you know?Johannesburg is sunniest in winters and in summers it has various lightening storms, which make for a splendid sight.


While in Johannesburg

Johannesburg has a lot of South African history on display. Bordering the city of Johannesburg is a town called Soweto (abbreviated from South Western Townships), one of the most visited places in Johannesburg. This is where the Nelson Mandela National Museum stands, which is made out of legendary South African President's house and showcases his personal artifacts.

Next on the list is Apartheid Museum, containing an elucidated and heart-rending account of Apartheid practiced in South Africa. The Apartheid Museum is located along the Gold Reef city, which is also a must visit!

Gold Reef City is a big amusement park built on an old gold mine. The park offers river rapids, various thrilling roller coasters, a tour of the world's deepest gold mine, a 4D Movie theatre and a museum devoted to gold mining where you can see how real gold is processed. There are some more museums & galleries you may want to see in Johannesburg including Johannesburg Art Gallery, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and South African National Museum of Military History among others.

The Lesedi Cultural Village near Lanseria Airport offers traditional food & dance in equal proportions of quality and quantity. Lion Park, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Water Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, and Worker's Museum are some places that will keep you occupied and excited while you enjoy exploring Johannesburg.


Shopping and Eating

Crafted wires and beads, and various local handicrafts made by craftsmen from all over Africa are available in various markets across Johannesburg. Flea markets like Mai Mai, Rosebank Rooftop Flea Market, Panorama Flea Market and Bruma Flea Market sell these and more handcrafted items.

Besides these, there are numerous shopping malls in Johannesburg including all international and local shopping brands. Oriental Plaza, 44 Stanley, Northgate Mall and Sandton City are some famous places with various dining and entertainment options.

In terms of food, Johannesburg offers all major global cuisines and with varying prices, typical of any metro city. Fordsburg near Oriental Plaza has numerous Indian restaurants and a jubilant street market even during night. Some good dining options can be found in Melville offering good food & ambiance at slightly higher prices. Here are some names to remember while looking for good food in Jo'burg: Rodizio (Brazilian Food), Ant's Cafe (South African wine and Pizza), Assaggi (Italian), Byzance (French), Bellagio (seafood) and Melville's Bistro The Catz Pyjamas.

A number of pubs and discotheques operate in areas like Melville, Sandton and Rivonia. Names like The Manhattan Club, Back2Basix, Carfax and Roxy Rythm Bar are some famous names in the clubbing circuit.

Visit Johannesburg and you find many things you might never see again in your lifetime.

Johannesburg Apartheid Museum

Johannesburg Mandela Square

Johannesburg Skyline

• Exclusions
• Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages and minibar charges etc
• Other items not mentioned in the 'Inclusions' list
• All services are subject to availability at the time of booking
• Rate of Exchange taken for computing the above price is Rs. 7 to a ZAR 1. In the event of increase in the ROE taken into account, the prices defined may be amended
• Standard check-in time at the hotels is 1400 hours. Early check-ins can be requested. However, it is at the discretion of the hotels and are not guaranteed
• Standard check-out time at the hotels is 1000 hours. Late check-outs can be requested. However, it is at the discretion of the hotels and are not guaranteed
• Gold Reef City is closed on Mondays
• Airfares are based on the lowest class of booking & in case of non-availability of seats, there might be an additional charge for confirmation. Ex-Bombay airfares are based on South African Airways' fares whereas Ex-Delhi airfares are based on Qatar Airways' fares.
• In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.