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A versatile and interesting itinerary for the outdoor/
nature and wildlife orientated traveller. We stay in rest camps,
tented camps, chalets, lodges and hotels in scenic surroundings.
DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG
Day at leisure in Johannesburg. We are met by our guide at the reception
of the hotel at +-19h00. City Lodge Bryanston or similar. (Breakfast
only).
DAY 2/3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We travel to this famous wildlife sanctuary, the oldest in Africa,
which has 130 species of mammals, 114 species of reptiles, 468 species
of birds and 300 varieties of trees. During game drives we observe
zebra, giraffe, buffalo, lion, elephant etc. Rest camps/ guesthouse
or similar. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 4/5: MKUZI GAME RESERVE - ZULULAND
From special hides we have the opportunity to see a wealth of game
such as black and white rhino, giraffe, nyala, kudu, wildebeest,
suni etc. The Nsumo Pan has numerous waterbirds. Rest camp or similar.
(Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 6: GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARK - DRAKENSBERG
Massive golden sandstone cliffs tower over a grassy plateau forming
an impressive sight when entering this park nestled among the Drakensberg
Mountains. Golden Gate Protea Hotel or similar. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 7: LESOTHO
We cross the border into the Kingdom of Lesotho driving through
picturesque mountain scenery and experiencing the unique tribal
life of the area. Malealea Lodge or similar. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 8: THE KAROO
Discover the grandeur of the Karoo Heartland, with its vast plains,
majestic mountains and sweeping skies. The picturesque towns are
steeped in history and reflect the bygone era of the English and
Dutch settlers. Tuishuise Hotel Cradock (or similar). (Breakfast
and dinner).
DAY 9: THE GARDEN ROUTE - KNYSNA
We leave the interior and head towards the coast to the famed "Garden
Route". Your guide will arrange dinner out at one of the many
popular restuarants in this picturesque coastal town situated on
the beautiful Knysna lagoon. Knysna Hollow (or similar). (Breakfast
and dinner).
Day 10: THE GARDEN ROUTE - OUDTSHOORN
Travelling through quaint villages along the Garden Route we visit
an Ostrich Farm with an authentic "Feather Palace" (Homestead
built during the boom days before 1914) and explore the Cango Caves,
which are amongst the most spectacular in the world consisting of
a fantastic collection of stalactites and stalagmites. Queens Hotel
(or similar). (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 11/12: WINE ROUTE - STELLENBOSCH OR PAARL
Our day includes tasting wines at a wine estate and visiting the
historic town of Stellenbosch and the beautiful Franschhoek Valley.
Devon Valley Hotel ***. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 13/14: CAPE TOWN
The mother city lies in a most spectacular setting between Table
Mountain and Table Bay. We take a cable car up Table Mountain, one
of the most well known landmarks in the world (weather permitting).
A leisurely drive to the Cape of Good Hope takes us through the
scenic Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. City Lodge Victoria &
Alfred Waterfront or similar. (Breakfast).
DAY 15: CAPE TOWN
Transfer to the airport after a memorable tour of South Africa.
(Breakfast only). Only one airport transfer is provided. Private
transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.
The itinerary will depend on local conditions.
ACCOMMODATION: 14 Nights in chalets, lodges or hotels.
MEALS: Breakfast throughout, dinners as per itinerary. Excludes
lunches and drinks, dinners in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
GROUP SIZE: 4-16 Participants.
VEHICLE: Iveco/ Toyota/ Mercedes Safari Wagon.
TRANSFERS: Transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town (+-50euros p/p)
may be pre-booked.
GUIDED: in English
2006 Prices: Jan.-June = 2125 euros, July
+ Sept.-Dec. = 2231 euros, Aug. = 2234 euros. Single supp. = 550
euros. Airport transfers = , fuel surcharge = 50 euros
2006 Dates: April 9-23, May 7-21, June 4-18,
July 2-16, July 30-Aug. 13, Aug. 13-27 (reverse itinerary), Sept.
3-17, Oct. 1-15, Nov. 5-19, Dec. 19-Jan. 2
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