Bus tour Cape Town to Jhb

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Cape Town

Stellenbosch

Karoo

Day 1 Sunday

You are met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport by a professional guide and transferred to the hotel
found in Tamboerskloof.

Accommodation: Extreme Hotel Cape Town or similar - bed and breakfast basis

Day 2 - Monday

Day 3 - Tuesday

• Depart Cape Town driving over Du Toit’s Kloof Pass to the town of Robertson. We pass Montagu, a quaint
country village and enjoy a wine tasting en-route. This is followed by a traditional South African lunch (included)

• After lunch, we continue through the little Karoo, traversing the Tradouw Pass. Our journey to the beautiful Wilderness continues, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay. Arriving at the village of Wilderness we check-in and enjoy a superb dinner (not included) at the hotel or one of the nearby restaurants, located within walking distance.

• Driving through Mossel Bay, marvel at the splendour of ‘Dolphin Point’ before arrival at our seaside paradise
resort. Accommodation - Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar

Knysa heads

Outeniqua Choo Tjoe

Day 4 - Wednesday

• TIGK TOUR - Nature’s Beauty and Nostalgia

• From our hotel in Wilderness, we travel to Knysna to embark on the Featherbed Nature Reserve ferry from the
Knysna Waterfront. On arrival we take a ‘Unimog’ (tractor driven wagon) ride to the top of the Western Head.
An optional hike can be taken through the indigenous Knysna forest to the restaurant area where lunch
(included) is served..

• On our return to Knysna we depart for an elephant experience, where we are able to enjoy
a very close encounter with these gigantic mammals. Finally we take the scenic drive back to Wilderness for
drop off at your hotel.

Accommodation - Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar . Bed and breakfast including lunch

Cango Caves

Cango Wildlife Ranch

Day 5 - Thursday

• TIGO TOUR - Klein Karoo Kaleidoscope

• Experience the stunning views of the Outeniqua Pass as we travel towards the Klein Karoo’s capital - Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Ranch where we are given fun and detailed information about these strange flightless birds and their magnificent plumage.

• The day continues with a fully guided tour of the Cango Caves as well as the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Valley of Ancients endangered species breeding facility.

• After enjoying a traditional ostrich lunch (included), we
proceed on to the world famous Cango Caves, where a guided tour allows us to explore the ancient stalagmites
and stalactites. We are then introduced to some rare and endangered animals on a fully guided tour at the
Cango Wildlife Ranch. The day concludes with a scenic drive back to Wilderness where you will be dropped off
at your hotel

Accommodation - Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar. Bed and breakfast including lunch

Plettenberg Bay

Bloukrans Bridge

Day 6 - Friday

• Leaving the quaint seaside village of Wilderness we continue via Sedgefield to South Africa’s 'oyster capital',
Knysna.

• After a short refreshment stop at Knysna’s East Head, continue via the “millionaires' playground” of
Plettenberg Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest area. Attractions here include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden.

• After lunch at the scenic Storms River mouth *(not included), gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the
bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound.

• Leaving the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Groot River Passes and Bloukrans, we arrive in Port Elizabeth for drop off at your beachfront hotel.

Accommodation - Protea Hotel Marine Port Elizabeth
Bed and breakfast basis

DAY 7 - Saturday

• Morning at leisure, semi-private transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for flight to Durban ( not included ).

• Semi-private transfer from Durban International Airport to your hotel.

Accommodation - Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar
Bed and breakfast basis

DAY 8 - Sunday

• Optional full day tour of Shakaland. Depart Durban & travel to Eshowe & the authentic Zulu Kraal of Shakaland.

• Feel the pulsating rhythm of Africa as you re-live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus.

• Experience the sight of assegaai wielding warriors, share the fascinating secrets of Sangomas and witness traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer making ceremony.

• Traditional Zulu lunch will be served. NB - Please note that this excursion is not included in the package price.

• For those not taking the tour, enjoy the day at leisure.

Accommodation - Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar
Bed and breakfast basis

St Lucia

Pelicans

DAY 9 - Monday

• Leaving Durban, drive through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard to St Lucia, a World
Heritage Site and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary.

• Keep yur eyes open for pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles.

• Continue to a Maputaland Game Reserve and enjoy a late afternoon game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the African sky (weather permitting).

Accommodation - Umbizane Game reserve or similar
Dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 1 game viewing activity

Kruger Panorama

DAY 10 - Tuesday

• After an early breakfast, enter the Kingdom of Swaziland at Goelela border post.

• Continue via the Lebombo Mountains through eastern Swaziland

• Leave Swaziland and travel via Nelspruit to
arrive at your hotel, relax and enjoy dinner in the elegant dining room.

Accommodation - Casa do Sol Hotel or similar
Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Kruger Giraffe

DAY 11 - Wednesday

• After breakfast, depart for the world famous Kruger
National Park for game viewing. Stretching over two million hectares, it is unrivalled in its diversity of flora and
fauna.

• Spend the day looking for the ‘Big Five’, general game and prolific bird life

• Exit the park at Orpen Gate and arrive at your private game lodge for afternoon tea.

• Leave for your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a diverse selection of
eclectic cuisine.

Accommodation - Makalali Private Game Reserve or similar. Dinner, B&B basis +2 game viewing activities

Lone Creek

DAY 12 - Thursday

• Early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

• Experience the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls. Continue
with a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, Mac Mac Waterfalls and Sabie. A superb meal complements and completes the day.

Accommodation - Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar. Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Sabie River

DAY 13 - Friday

• After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, our journey to Johannesburg begins with
a visit to the Lone Creek Waterfalls.

• Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank.

• Our tour ends with a drop off at your hotel in one of Johannesburg’s affluent Northern Suburbs.

Accommodation - Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar
Bed and breakfast basis

DAY 14 - Saturday

• Enjoy a morning tour of Soweto including a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life, two Nobel
Prizewinners’ previous residences, the Hector Peterson memorial and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.

• Return to your hotel by lunchtime and continue on a private transfer to Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport in time for your home bound flight.

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