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1000
HORIZONS IN ONE COUNTRY - EXCLUSIVE ONLINE SPECIAL!
AIR & LAND PACKAGE!
Classic South Africa
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| LOCATION:
South Africa (& Swaziland) |
| DAYS:
16 Days |
| FITNESS
LEVEL: Easy |
SAFARI
HIGHLIGHTS: Limited Group Size * Kruger National Park
* Cape Town * Three-Star Lodging * Premier Diamond Mines
* Guaranteed Window Seats * Pretoria * Complete Pre-Tour
Documentation * Swaziland * Safari Bag & Tags * Zululand
* Most Meals Included * Transfers to & from Airport
Included * All Entrance Fees Included * Cape Winelands
* And so much more!
ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED |
| "South
Africa is home to the widest variety of culture and landscapes
in all of Africa. This one country has everything that
Africa is about. It's beautiful, unexpected, rich in history,
wildlife and a keen sense of wonder." |
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Package
Price
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SOUTH AFRICA
Day
1 - Depart U.S.A.
Your adventure begins today as you board your flight to Johannesburg
on South African Airlines.
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 favorite 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 South African Airways flight departing Cape Town.
Day
16 - U.S.A. (Home)
Arrive home from your South African Airways flight.
This
itinerary is also available utilizing deluxe 4 & 5 star properties.
Please call our office for details.
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