“It is our pleasure to present a fully escorted tour to Southern Africa, a remarkable region and an exciting holiday destination. Experience a wonderful diversity of scenery, rich history, abundant wildlife and an insight into the major sights of Southern Africa including Kruger National Park, the Garden Route, Cape Town plus Victoria Falls and Botswana. Join us for a truly spectacular tour experience!”
MON 16 SEP - AUCKLAND/SYDNEY D
Depart on Qantas at 4.05pm, arrive Sydney 5.50pm. Stay 1 night Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel or similar.
TUE 17 SEP - SYDNEY/JOHANNESBURG B,D
Depart on Qantas at 9.30am to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg at 4.10 pm. Stay Garden Court Sandton City Hotel (1 nights).
WED 18 SEP - JOHANNESBURG/ HAZYVIEW B,D
Depart Johannesburg by road to Hazyview in Mpumalanga Province. En route visit the scenic Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest canyons on earth. Be amazed at the spectacular view of Kruger National Park & the Low veld. Transfer to hotel near Kruger gate that lies on the Sabie river. Stay at Kruger Gate Hotel (2 nights).
THU 19 SEP - KRUGER PARK Game Drive B,L,D
Today a game drive experience in the world-famous Kruger National Park. One of the largest and most popular game reserves in Africa. Search for the Big Five and enjoy prolific birdlife and wildlife viewing with a highly experienced Ranger in an open safari vehicle.
FRI 20 SEP – HAZYVIEW/ SWAZILAND B,D
This morning enjoy a short morning game drive in Kruger National Park before travelling overland from Hazyview to Swaziland, one of the smallest countries in Africa and a mountainous wonderland.
Stay Happy Valley Hotel Ezulwini (1 night).
SAT 21 SEP – SWAZILAND/ HLUHLUWE B,D
This morning drive across the border to Hluhluwe. An afternoon game drive at the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi.
Stay Anew Hotel & Lodge, Hluhluwe. (2 nights).
SUN 22 SEP - HLUHLUWE NATIONAL PARK B,D
This afternoon enjoy a game viewing drive in Hluhluwe National Park where the Big Five roam freely in the bush.
MON 23 SEP – HLUHLUWE/ DURBAN B,D
Travel to Durban and the afternoon is at leisure.
Stay Protea by Marriot Hotel, Umhlanga. (1 night).
TUE 24 SEP - DURBAN/PORT ELIZABETH B,D
Day at leisure in Durban until transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Port Elizabeth. Arrive 5.45pm. Stay Southern Sun Marine Hotel, Port Elizabeth (1 night).
WED 25 SEP - PORT ELIZABETH/KNYSNA B,D
Today, begin your journey along the famous Garden Route coastal corridor and visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River Mouth en route to Knysna. A place of lush indigenous and commercial forests, deep river gorges and abundance of magnificent birds and nature walks. Arrive at charming seaside Knysna. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stay Knysna Log Inn (2 nights).
THU 26 SEP – KNYSNA SIGHTSEEING B,L
Enjoy a lagoon cruise to Knysna’s famous Featherbed Nature Reserve. An abundance of plant, bird and small wildlife, followed by a trailer ride to the top of Western Head. Walk 2.2km back through milkwood trees for a lunch at the restaurant set on the edge of the lagoon.
FRI 27 SEP – KNYSNA/ OUDTSHOORN B,L
Depart Knysna, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Tour the Oudtshoorn’s famous Cango Caves, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural rock formations. A Game Drive this afternoon. Stay in a luxury tent at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge near Oudtshoorn (1 night).
SAT 28 SEP – OUDTSHOORN/ STELLENBOSCH B
Today enjoy an early morning meerkat safari (weather permitting). Continue to the famous wine region of Stellenbosch. Transfer to the Stellenbosch Hotel (2 nights), walking distance to coffee shops, bars, museums, galleries and restaurants.
SUN 29 SEP – STELLENBOSCH B,L
Enjoy a Cape Winelands experience featuring historic and modern architecture, fabulous cuisine and world-class wines. The tour includes the principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoeck stopping along the way for lunch and wine/cheese tasting at the prestigious Fairview Wine Estate.
MON 30 SEP – STELLENBOSCH/CAPE TOWN B
A short drive to Cape Town, voted as the best place in the World to visit by the New York Times.
Stay Portswood Hotel (3 nights).
TUE 1 OCT – CAPE TOWN SIGHTSEEING B,L
Full day Cape Peninsula Tour seeing the working harbour of Hout Bay, an authentic fishing village experience. The famous drive between Hout Bay & Noordhoek on Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline. Enter Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, a world heritage site. Ride the Funicular to the old lighthouse lookout point for spectacular views. The return journey includes visits to Boulders Beach for penguin viewing and Kirtenbosch National Botanical Garden on the slopes of Table Mountain. Lunch included today.
WED 2 OCT – CAPE TOWN SIGHTSEEING B,D
A local city tour including the Table Mountain aerial cableway (weather permitting) for stunning views of the city below and surrounding oceans. Continue with a guided tour of the historical and cultural sights of Cape Town including key monuments and places of interest featuring the Castle of Good Hope, St George’s Cathedral, the Lush Company Gardens and Cape Malay Quarter. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner included tonight a 14 Dish African Feast with entertainment.
THU 03 OCT – CAPE TOWN/ VICTORIA FALLS B
Fly from Cape Town in the morning and arrive in Victoria Falls at 12.40pm. The hotel is located a short distance from the legendary Victoria Falls. The lodge is situated on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River boasting impressive views of the amazing waterfall. This afternoon transfer to the landing for a relaxing two-hour sunset cruise down the Zambezi River. Enjoy canapes and drinks on board and an opportunity to do some last-minute game viewing.
Stay Elephant Hills Resort Hotel (3 nights).
FRI 04 OCT – VICTORIA FALLS SIGHTSEEING B,L
A guided tour of the “Smoke that Thunders” – Victoria Falls. One of the seven natural wonders of the world. A truly spectacular sight. Take time to observe the amazing vegetation and bird life in the rainforest. Lunch at the Lookout Cafe.After this great experience, transfer back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
SAT 05 OCT – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (BOTSWANA) B,L
(Visa cost additonal)
An exciting day trip over the border into Botswana to explore one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, the Chobe National Park. Cruise down the Chobe River and enjoy wildlife viewing and lunch on the rivers edge.
SUN 06 OCT – VICTORIA FALLS/ JOHANNESBURG B
Morning at leisure in Victoria Falls until transfer to your South African Airways flight at 2.05pm to Johannesburg. Arrive Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel.
MON 07 OCT - JOHANNESBURG/SYDNEY. B
A half day sightseeing tour and then transfer to the airport for your Qantas Airways flight at 6.40pm to Auckland via Sydney.
TUE 08 OCT - SYDNEY/AUCKLAND B
Arrive in Sydney at 3.35pm and depart for Auckland at 5.50 pm. Arrive in Auckland at 10.55pm.
