SOUTH AFRICA ESCORTED TOUR
14 night escorted coach tour from £ 2499pp
GLIMPSES OF SOUTH AFRICA
14 NIGHT ESCORTED COACH TOUR
DAY 1 Fly to Johannesburg
DAY 2 Johannesburg On arrival transfer to your hotel .
DAY 3 Johannesburg / Hazyview
Morning departure along the circular Panorama route , via Graskop . Visit the viewing points of Blyde River Canyon , one of the natural wonders of Africa ; gasp at the glory of God ’ s Window with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains ; and finally visit Bourke ’ s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview .
DAY 4 Kruger National Park
An early start for game viewing in Kruger . Hopefully , you will spot lion , elephant , buffalo , rhino and leopard along with all the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds . Should you wish to take a safari by open-vehicle , this is available at a supplement . Afternoon at leisure .
DAY 5 Hazyview / eSwatini ( Swaziland )
Drive to the tiny independent Kingdom of eSwatini ( formerly Swaziland ). An interactive cultural experience introduces you to the charming people and their traditions .
DAY 6 eSwatini ( Swaziland )/ Hluhluwe
Journey through eSwatini into Zululand and meet artisans at both the Ngwenya Glass and The Swazi Candles Centre . Continue into the Kingdom of KwaZulu Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony . In the late afternoon arrive at Hluhluwe .
DAY 7 Hluhluwe / Durban
This morning you have the option to take an open vehicle game drive in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve ( at extra expense ). Later , depart for Durban and on arrival embark on an orientation tour of this exciting seaside city , which concludes with a visit to the Durban Botanic Gardens .
DAY 8 Durban / Drakensberg
Stroll along Durban ’ s golden mile before your departure for the majestic southern Drakensberg Mountains . Visit the 300 feet high Howick Falls before continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route . On arrival you ’ re free to absorb the stunning scenery and fresh mountain air .
DAY 9 Drakensberg
At leisure . Alternatively , take an optional 4x4 adventure tour up the Sani Pass and into Lesotho ( at extra expense ).
DAY 10 Drakensberg / Eastern Cape Coast
Head south to the Eastern Cape and en route see the traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei . Continue via Nelson Mandela ’ s birthplace and house , arriving late afternoon in Chintsa East , on the unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast .
DAY 11 Eastern Cape Coast / Tsitsikamma
Awake to the sounds of crashing waves before a morning unwinding on the beach . Later , continue to your quaint accommodation which nestles in the lush Tsitsikamma Village .
DAY 12 Tsitsikamma / Knysna
Visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma Forest , and after a short walk to the Storms River Mouth enjoy magnificent views of the gorge and river below . Continue to Knysna .
DAY 13 Knysna / Oudtshoorn
Travel inland over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn where you visit a working ostrich farm before exploring the famous Cango Caves .
DAY 14 Oudtshoorn / Cape Town
Journey along the renowned Route 62 and through the Little Karoo as you head for Cape Town . Stop to sample top quality port-style wines in Calitzdorp , before continuing via Worcester and through the Huguenot Tunnel to Cape Town .
DAY 15 Cape Town
At leisure . Stroll the V & A Waterfront or perhaps hop on the cable car for a ride to the summit of Table Mountain . Alternatively , join a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula to witness its dramatic coastline and scenic beauty ( at extra expense ).
DAY 16 Cape Town
Your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport for your onward journey .
Cape Town
Hazyview
Johannesburg ESWATINI
SOUTH AFRICA
Oudtshoorn
Storms River in Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma
Knysna
Drakensberg
Kruger NP
Durban Indian Ocean
Eastern Cape coast
Hluhluwe
Johannesburg 1 night ~ Hazyview ( for Kruger ) 2 nights eSwatini ( Swaziland ) 1 night ~ Hluhluwe 1 night Durban 1 night ~ Drakensberg 2 nights Eastern Cape Coast 1 night ~ Tsitsikamma 1 night Knysna 1 night ~ Oudtshoorn 1 night Cape Town 2 nights
Little Karoo
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Tour departs on selected Saturdays . Accommodation : 3H accommodation throughout .
Meals : Breakfast . Dinner is also included on days 8,9 , 10 and 12 .
Tour price : The price shown for this escorted coach tour includes international flights , transfers pre and post tour , 14 nights accommodation and sightseeing as outlined .
Note : Itinerary based on 2024 departures .
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