South Africa

Self-drive / Family / Walking / Romance / General Tours
Horse Safaris / Camping Tours / Victoria Falls extension

South Africa Adventure

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG to KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers in Johannesburg, driving through Mpumalanga Province to the southern area of Kruger National Park. (All meals)

DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
The largest game reserve in South Africa stretches north to south over approximately 500 km and is home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. Game drives in the park. (All meals)

DAY 3: SWAZILAND
Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of the kingdom's commitment to wildlife preservation. Possible game drive or guided walk in the park. (All meals)

DAY 4/5: ZULULAND
From our base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and wildlife, we undertake game drives in Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi, famous for their contributions to saving the endangered rhino. (All meals)

DAY 6/7: DRAKENSBERG
The central Drakensberg's main feature is the Giant's Castle Reserve, the largest national park in the area. Established in 1903, the highest tooth of the Drakensberg in the region is the 3409m Injasuti Dome. You may be lucky enough to see the rare lammergeyer or bearded vulture as you enjoy the many walking and hiking trails in the area. (All meals)

DAY 8/9: WILD COAST - TRANSKEI
The Transkei, birthplace of former president Nelson Mandela, is well known for its stunning coastline, with superb surfing beaches and lush subtropical vegetation. We stay at Port St Johns, an idyllic town on the coast, situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, with dramatic cliffs, great beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. (All meals)

DAY 10: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
Found in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the 15,000 hectare Addo Elephant Park is home to about 316 elephants, all that remain of the huge herds that once roamed the eastern Cape. (All meals)

DAY 11/12: THE GARDEN ROUTE
We install our camp for 2 nights at Plettenberg Bay, from where we explore the Garden Route, an area of lush vegetation and abundant waterways bordering the coastal strip between the forests of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. Many optional activities are available in this area, from Scuba diving to Bungi jumping. (All meals)

DAY 13: OUDTSHOORN
We move on to Oudtshoorn from where we visit the Cango caves and an Ostrich Farm. (All meals)

DAY 14: WESTERN CAPE AND WINELANDS
We travel through a picturesque fruit and wine growing valley known as the longest wine route in the world "Route 62". Guest Farm accommodation on the Robertson / Worcester wine route. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)

DAY 15/16: CAPE TOWN
Set against its majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers historic and cultural attractions; explore the city and Cape Peninsula from your well-situated Waterfront hotel. A cable car ascent up Table Mountain (weather permitting) and a scenic drive to Cape Point are included. Numerous optional excursions. Breakwater Lodge (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)

DAY 17: DEPART CAPE TOWN
The tour ends after breakfast.

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

Tour grading:participation safari - All the camp duties are shared amongst the participants. A camp assistant/ cook helps the guide with the cooking. Your participation and involvement is part of the fun. It builds the group dynamic and plays an important role in the enjoyment and success of the tour.
Accommodation: 13 nights camping, 3 nights hotel/ guest farm in Robertson and Cape Town.
We provide spacious, comfortable tents (W 2.4m, L2.4, H 1.9m) accommodating 2 persons each. Each tent is insect proof and equipped with a built in ground sheet for insulation as well as two aerating windows with mosquito nets. Each passenger is provided with a foam mattress and a comfortable safari folding chair. A comprehensive set of cooking and camping equipment, water containers, first aid box, reference books on mammals and birds of the area and a set of spare parts is carried in the vehicle. In fact the only things the participants need to bring are their personal effects and a sleeping bag or blanket, and small pillow.
Meals: All meals when camping. Breakfast only in Robertson and Cape Town.
Group Size: 8-16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire: EURO 22– must be booked in advance.
Transfers: Transfers in Johannesburg & Cape Town (+- EURO 50p/p) may be pre-booked.
Important: Not recommended for participants over 55 years.

POSSIBLE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS (booked locally)
· Nightdrive in Kruger National Park
· Game & nature walks in Swaziland (Mlilwane), Zululand, the Wild Coast, Garden Route and Table Mountain
· Jet skiing, canoeing & Ocean Safaris in the Wild Coast and Plettenberg Bay
· Bungi jumping and abseiling at Stormsriver.
· Full/half-day city, township & whale route tours, Cape Town

2005 Price: Jan.-June = 1163 euros (US$1421), July-Dec. = 1225 euros (US$1498)

2005 Dates: June 9-25, July 7-23, Aug. 4-20, Sept. 8-24, Oct. 6-22, Nov. 10-26, Dec. 17-Jan. 2

2006 Prices: Jan.-June = euros, July + Sept.-Dec. = euros, Aug. = euros
transfer in Johannesburg + 1 night hotel there = euros.
Sleeping Bag Hire: 24 euros

2006 Dates: Jan. 13-29, Feb. 10-26, March 10-26, April 7-23, May 5-21, June 9-25, July 7-23, Aug. 4-20, Sept. 8-24, Oct. 6-22, Nov. 10-26, Dec. 18-Jan. 3

guaranteed departures in 2006 with 4 passengers