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20 Days South African Explorer (Accom) JHB - CPT
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Travel along the beautiful Garden Route
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Tour Duration: 20 days
Start: Johannesburg
End: Cape Town
South Africa is often promoted as a world in one country and after this tour, you’ll see why! Covering the renowned Kruger NP, Swaziland, Lesotho, The Garden Route and Cape Town’s famous Wine Route – highlights and contrasts abound.
Tour Type: African Safari, Overland, Adventure, Guided, City Stay
Regions covered:
Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Swaziland, Lesotho, Kruger Park - MP, Garden Route - WC, Drakensberg Region, Cape Town & Surroundings, Kwazulu Natal South Coast, South Africa
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RATES ONLY AVAILABLE IN ZAR
| 20DAY SA EXPLORER ACCOMMODATED JHB-CPT | Double/Twin per person sharing |
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Scheduled Tour - Departure Dates - Prices in ZAR(R)
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Tour Details
Day 1:
Leaving behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, we head through the province of Mpumalanga and some breathtaking vistas of the Lowveld. Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes will be some of today’s highlights. We will spend the evening just outside of Kruger National Park.
Included Meals:
Lunch & Dinner
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Days 2 to 3:
We get up early and visit a Wildlife rehabilitation centre for an educational experience before we enter the Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo - Africa's famed big five. An optional night drive with one of the South African National Park (SANP) rangers is an excellent way to see some of the nocturnal animals.
Optional Activities: SANP Night Drive or Dawn Game Walk.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Days 4 to 5:
Today we leave the Kruger Park and cross the border into Swaziland. We spend the next two nights in the Mlilwane Nature Reserve where we are able to explore the area on foot (Guided hikes). We will also experience the wonderful Swazi culture first hand by while enjoying a display of some traditional dancing. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding and Game Viewing.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Days 6 to 7:
Leaving Swaziland, we travel through the subtropical region towards the Indian Ocean. We spend the afternoon exploring the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and enjoying the unique sights on a lagoon boat cruise. The following day we enjoy a morning game drive in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi game reserve before journeying down the coast to Durban. We will spend the night in this vibrant city. It is a great option to go out this evening to try one of Durban’s famous Indian restaurants.
Optional Activities: Dinner and night out in Durban.
Included Meals:
Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Breakfast & Lunch
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Days 8 to 9:
We leave Durban and the KwaZulu Natal coast and travel to the Royal Natal National Park and the mighty Drakensberg escarpment. The next day is spent at leisure. You can choose any of the local activities such as horse riding or take an included short guided hike in the spectacular surroundings to Bushmen paintings. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Days 10 to 11:
After a long but scenic drive, we arrive in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. When border formalities are completed, we ascend into the mountains to our rustic overnight spot. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trek will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. Those remaining behind can just relax or visit the local village, school or craft market.
Optional Activities: Pony Trekking, Village and School visit.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Days 12 to 13:
We leave Lesotho and aim south to the beautiful mountain valleys of Hogsback. It is a long but scenic drive to this beautiful mountain valley. We have a full day to relax in the forest or next to the water falls, such as the famous ‘Madonna & Child’ and ‘kettle spout’ falls. Your guides will lead you on a gentle hike into the surrounding forest.
Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 14:
We spend our time in Addo Elephant National Park surrounded by Elephants! Always a highlight, Addo provides us with many fantastic photographic opportunities.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Days 15 to 16:
After an early morning game drive we bid farewell to the elephants and drive further along the sunshine coast until we reach Bloukrans. This beautiful coastal area provides us with some amazing hikes, including the first section of the well-known Otter Trail.
Optional Activities: Bungee Jumping (highest in the world), Treetop Canopy Tour.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Days 17 to 18:
It is only a short distance to Knysna, were you can relax by the lagoon and explore this interesting town. The next day we travel on via the Outeniqua Mountains as we head for Oudtshoorn, where we take an included tour of the Cango Caves. Later in the day you have the option of visiting an Ostrich Farm.
Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich Riding.
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Day 19:
After breakfast we set off for Stellenbosch. As this is the last night on tour we will go out to a local restaurant for dinner. In whale season (between June and November), we spend the day in Hermanus where there is a possibility of encountering world famous whales. Optional Activity: Meal Out.
Included Meals:
Breakfast & Lunch
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Day 20:
After a leisurely breakfast, we set off for some wine tasting and meet the big cats at the Cheetah Breeding Project, before reaching Cape Town. The journey ends on arrival in central Cape Town.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
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