South Africa Safaris
 

The Best Of South Africa

Day 1 - Depart Home Town

Your adventure begins today as you board your flight to Johannesburg .

Day 2 - Johannesburg
Upon arrival into Johannesburg , South Africa , you will be met and escorted to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Park Plaza Hotel (B)

Day 3 - Pretoria and Mpumalanga
Depart Sandton by 08h00 for an excursion to Pretoria ( South Africa 's capital city), then on to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines. The 'Great Star of Africa' cut from Africa 's biggest diamond, the Cullinan Diamond (mined here) is now in the scepter of the British Crown Jewels. After lunch continue on towards Mpumalanga . We drop several thousand feet from the Highveld to the lush sub-tropical region of South Africa , known as the Lowveld.
The Royal Hotel (BLD)

Day 4 - The Lowveld and Kruger National Park
Your full-day tour includes: the old mining village of Pilgrim 's Rest where gold was first discovered; God's Window, a boundless view, stretching across the thickly forested mountains and fertile plains, and one of the natural wonders of Africa; the spectacular Blyde River Canyon . Continue to Kruger Park , arriving at our camp in time for a traditional sun-downer in the African Bushveld.
Skukuza Rest Camp (BLD)

Day 5 - Kruger National Park
Up before breakfast, set off in your open safari vehicle in search of the 'Big Five' (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard). This internationally renowned game park is home to an unsurpassed variety of African animal, plant, bird and insect life. It is a truly an enchanting place. The most frequently seen mammals are impala, zebra, giraffe and elephant.
Skukuza Rest Camp (BLD)

Day 6 - Swaziland
Drive through lovely scenery up to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland , a former British High Commission territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Works for a demonstration of hand- made glass artifacts before stopping in the capital Mbabane, where there are colorful markets known for their woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Tonight you stay in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley .
Ezulweni Sun Hotel (BD)

Day 7 - Zululand
This morning visit the Swazi Candle making factory to view some of its colorful artworks, before continuing south into Zululand through rugged country, where Zulu huts dot the landscape. Lunch is in traditional Zulu style, where you enjoy a true Kraal experience, with tribal dancing, beer making and many other aspects of Zulu life.
Intibane Game Lodge (BLD)

Day 8 - Durban
Our short drive further down the coast to Durban , takes us past huge sugar estates and the rolling hills of the North Coast . We arrive just before lunch.
HIGC North Beach (B)

Day 9 - Port Elizabeth / Knysna
An early wake-up this morning before transferring to the airport in time for your onward flight to Port. On arrival, you will be met assisted to your transport. We set off from the airport between 12h00 and 13h00. Travel through the Tsitsikamma Forest towards the romantic seaside resort of Knysna, nestled in the heart of the Garden Route . Scenic stops are made along the way. Dinner is at your hotel.
Knysna Log Inn (BD)

Day 10 - Knysna
Depart today on a full day tour of Knysna. Your itinerary includes a ride on the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe between Sedgefield and George and a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon with a visit to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Admire the view of The Heads, the two majestic rock cliffs at the lagoon's entrance to the Indian Ocean, and an opportunity for oyster tasting if time permits (own account).
Knysna Log Inn (B)

Day 11 - Cango Caves and Oudtshoorn
Drive through the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'Feather Capital' of the world because of its large ostrich industry. Enjoy a tour of an ostrich farm. Visit the Cango Caves , regarded as one of South Africa 's foremost natural wonders.
Queens Hotel (BL)

Day 12 - Hermanus and Cape Town
Today we travel via Calitzdorp, Barrydale and the Tradouw Pass to Swellendam and then onto the seaside village of Hermanus, famous as a favourite breeding site of the Southern Right Whale (whale sightings are seasonal). We take a scenic drive via Sir Lowry's Pass arriving in Cape Town late in the afternoon.
Protea Hotel President (B)

Day 13 - Cape Peninsula
Today, depart on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula . Driving along the Atlantic seaboard, via Hout Bay to the Cape of Good Hope where two marine ecosystems and oceans meet. Return to your hotel later this afternoon for overnight.
Protea Hotel President (B)

Day 14 - Cape Winelands
Today we set out on an exciting journey of the beautiful Cape Winelands . Visit Paarl and Stellenbosch and stop for wine tasting at two well-known estates. Visit the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monument .
Protea Hotel President (B)

Day 15 - Departure
Check-out of your hotel and transfer to the airport in time for your flight departing Cape Town .

The above Safari is only an example of the many Safaris we have available for you. Contact us today at 800-372-3274,

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