South African Highlights Itinerary – South Africa
11 Nights
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Dassiesfontein, a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the Overberg region
Visit to Cape Agulhas (the southernmost tip of Africa)
Visit to Cape St Blaize Cave in Mossel Bay, site of one of South Africa’s oldest archaeological excavations, and known as the Cradle of Human Culture
Guided tour of the Cango Caves, 1 wine tasting in the scenic Schoemanshoek Valley, guided tour of an ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn
Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna
Enjoy a leisurely walk or swim along the pristine Buffalo Bay Beach in the Goukamma Nature Reserve
Visit to the Big Tree set in the lush, green indigenous forest
Visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary & Birds of Eden Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay
Bloukrans Bridge (highest single span arch bridge in the world)
Visit to Tsitsikamma National Park and scenic Storms River Mouth
Visit to vibrant Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Hector Peterson Memorial and Liliesleaf Heritage Site
Two days of game viewing in the Kruger National Park including a thrilling open vehicle game safari with packed
breakfast
Experience the spectacular scenic Panorama Route with visits to God’s Window, Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes
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- Group size
- Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 18 guests
- Duration
- 12 Days/11 Nights
- Routing
- CAPE TOWN – JOHANNESBURG
Day by day
DAY 1
Cape Town – Mossel Bay
This morning you will be met by your local tour guide and depart for the scenic Garden Route. Travel along Sir Lowry’s Pass, with its magnificent views, to Grabouw and Elgin, a lush landscape surrounded by majestic mountains. Stop en route at a farmstall packed with locally produced products from the area. Our journey continues to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The area has largely been untouched and unexplored with its rugged coastline being the graveyard for many a ship. The historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is considered the icon that signifies the tip of Africa. After this thrilling experience, we continue via historic Swellendam, the third oldest town in South Africa, to Mossel Bay, from where the Garden Route extends to the Storms River in the east. Overnight in Mossel Bay.
Distance travelled today: 507 kms
DAY 2
Mossel Bay - Oudtshoorn
After breakfast, visit the Cape St Blaize Cave, site of one of South Africa’s oldest archaeological excavations, known as the Cradle of Human Culture. We continue our journey to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine estate in the scenic choemanshoek Valley, before setting off on a tour of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Overnight in Oudtshoorn with dinner at your boutique guest house, dining on local specialities such as Ostrich Steak. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 155 kms
DAY 3
Oudtshoorn - Knysna
After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa, with many historical landmarks like the Slave Tree and King Edward VII Library building; said to be the best example of Edwardian architecture in the town. The tour travels via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (weather permitting), where you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for a sumptuous lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon, alternatively enjoy a leisurely walk or swim along the pristine Buffalo Bay Beach in the Goukamma Nature Reserve.
Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Distance travelled today: 134 kms
DAY 4
Knysna – Plettenberg Bay
Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Knysna area. Your journey will include a visit to the Garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna forest. The major attraction is the forest itself, beautiful yellow wood trees, thick green foliage and streams. Afterwards you’ll have the opportunity to visit Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The sanctuary is well known for its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates. The tour continues to the famous Eastern Head, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads (weather permitting). Afterwards you’ll travel to Brenton on Sea, a breath-taking holiday location and a nature lover’s paradise with its unspoilt beaches and peaceful surroundings. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 110 kms
DAY 5
Knysna - Tsitsikamma
Travel to Plettenberg Bay, the jewel of the Garden Route, before visiting Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest single free flight aviary in the world. The sanctuary was developed to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of freeflight African birds. Our journey continues to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea. Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 100 kms
DAY 6 - 8
Tsitsikamma – Port Elizabeth – Johannesburg
Head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, affectionately known as the “friendly city”. Travel to Port Elizabeth Airport for an onward flight to Johannesburg, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax (unescorted).
Day 7 is a full day heritage and cultural experience!
Day 8 is a full day at leisure.
3 Nights Overnighting in Johannesburg. [Breakfast daily]
Distance travelled today: 185 kms
DAY 9 - 12
Johannesburg - Kruger National Park
This morning you will be collected from your hotel, heading east to the Mpumalanga region. After freshening up at your lodge enter the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in your closed touring vehicle. After an action packed afternoon in the Kruger, enjoy authentic cuisine from the region, around a cosy campfire at your lodge.
Day 10 includes open vehicle game drives where you will journey once again through the magnificent expanses of the Kruger National Park. Return to the lodge for a dinner of African specialities, served outdoors by the light of a campfire.
Day 11 includes exploring the magnificent Panorama Route, sights including God’s Window, the Three Rondavels and Blyderiver Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the charming village of Graskop
[Breakfast & Dinner daily]
Distance travelled today: 430 kms
DAY 12
Mpumalanga – Johannesburg
Enjoy breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg, at OR Tambo International Airport, at approximately 14h30, where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 400 kms
Enhance the journey with optional excursions on the tour, available for pre-booking.
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What’s included
Included In Rates
- 16 Meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners including gratuities
- 11 Nights’ accommodation including porterage
- Transportation including toll fees in air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of a professional English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Excluded From Rates
- Visa Fees
- International / Regional Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Staff Gratuities
- PCR tests & Covid-19 related requirements
- CHILD POLICY: Due to the potential disruption of the tour and other guests we regret that we do not accept reservations for children under the age of 2 years, on any Day Tour. The minimum age for Long Distance Tours is 8 years old.
- ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is as specified in the itinerary or brochure and is based on 2 people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single accommodation is available at an extra cost.
- MEALS: Meals included are as specified in the tour itinerary. Please request full itinerary for details.
- TRANSPORT: Transportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles, coaches, minibuses or sedan vehicles appropriate to the requirements of the tour.
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