CLASSIC SOUTH AFRICAN SELF DRIVE TOUR - 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
from R 12,250.00 PER PERSON Explore the breathtaking highlights of South Africa on this comprehensive 15 day tour, ideal for the independent traveller.
Discover the splendour of the Panorama Route including Pilgrims Rest, Gods Window and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, with its fantastic views over the African bushveld. Enjoy a walking safari at Bongani Mountain Lodge and track the Big Five with your qualified ranger and tracker. Swaziland, the smallest country in the southern hemisphere, is packed with cultural attractions. Continue onto Zululand and some of the most scenic parks in South Africa. Explore the world famous Garden Route including the Storms River and Knysna Lagoon before ending up in cosmopolitan Cape Town. DAY 1 & DAY 2: Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, an African Sands representative will meet you and will go through your itinerary with you. They will give you maps and will answer any questions that you might have on your South African experience. They will also advise you of recommended places to fill up your car and tell you about any places of interest on your route. Collect your car and make your way to the town of Hazyview in the Mpumalanga region. Your days are at leisure to explore the scenic beauty of the Panorama Route. Explore Pilrims Rest, an old turn of the century mining village, take in the magnificence of Gods Window, with its views over the Kruger National Park bushveld, Bourkes Luck Potholes and the wonderful Waterfall Route. Overnight at Rissington Inn
Breakfast included
DAY 3 & DAY 4:
After breakfast, depart for Bongani Mountain Lodge, where you will be met by your ranger and tracker. Enjoy 2 nights at this fantastic Conservation Corporation property situated in the Mthethomusha Reserve on the border of the Kruger National Park. Here you will have the opportunity to see the "Big Five" - Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Hippo and Elephant. Your game ranger will also be able to take you on a guided walk of the reserve, pointing out the abundant wildlife and showing you the wealth of San rock art paintings. Overnight at Bongani Mountain Lodge
Full board including early morning game drive and late afternoon game drive and a walking safari
DAY 5:
After breakfast and your early morning game drive, depart Bongani for Swaziland. This small African Kingdom is filled with cultural attractions and scenic beauty. At certain times of the year, the Ezulweni Valley is filled with vibranancy and colour as local people bedecked in their flamboyant traditional costumes come and celebrate their culture and tradition by singing and dancing to reaffirm their belief in their culture and their monarchy. Overnight at Reillys Rock Lodge
Breakfast included
DAY 6 & DAY 7:
Your journey now continues on through Swailand and back into South Africa, into KwaZulu Natal, the kingdom of the Zulus. Continue onto Hluhluwe National Park, one of South Africa's oldest National Parks and one of the most scenic. Overnight at Zululand Tree Lodge
Full board including 2 game activities
DAY 8:
Depart Zululand for Durban. Why not stop at Shakaland en-route and learn about the Zulu culture and traditions, by taking in one of the daily shows. Durban is one of South Africa's main ports and offers visitors a wealth of entertainment. With its well established Indian population, Durban is a melting pot of cultures and is well worth exploring. The Indian Bazaar always adds a hint of excitement to any trip with its wonderful smells of exotic spices. Overnight at Quarters Hotel
Breakfast included
DAY 9 & DAY 10:
After breakfast drive to Durban International Airport and take a scheduled flight to Port Elizabeth Airport.
Pick up you rental car from the airport and continue your journey along the world renowned Garden Route. Travel past the high mountains, rugged gorges, thick forests and wild coastline of the Tsitsikama National Park. Why not enjoy a leisurely hike through the forests and have lunch at the mouth of the Storms River? Continue on to the village of Knysna, nestled on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon with its galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. Overnight at Graywood Lodge
Breakfast included
DAY 11:
Travel inland over the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, to Oudtshoorn, the "Ostrich Capital of the World". Visit one of the Ostrich show farms where you will be able to learn about the worlds largest bird, and visit the Cango Caves, one of the worlds great natural wonders sculpted through the ages by nature. Explore the fascinating limestone formations that appear in a wide variety of colours. Overnight at De Opstel Country Lodge
Breakfast included
DAY 12, DAY 13 & DAY 14:
Continue onto Cape Town along the scenic R62 route where you will be able to take in the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and the vineyards, before reaching the "Mother City". Spend the next few days exploring the beauty that is Cape Town. Explore the Cape Point Nature Reserve, known as the traditional meeting place of the Two Oceans. Take the funicular up to the old lighthouse , visit Boulders Beach to view the penguins, explore the Navy town of Simons Town, pass through Camps Bay, the "Riviera" of Cape Town. Explore Robben Island, once the holding point of Nelson Mandela, learn about the history of South Africa and its long struggle to freedom. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, world renowned as one of the best botanical gardens. Climb up Table Mountain, or take the revolving Cable Car to the summit. It is well worth the effort to see the city of Cape Town sprawled humbly at its feet. Overnight at the Cape Heritage Hotel
Breakfast included
DAY 15:
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport and drop your rental car off.
Complete check in formalities for your return flight home.
END OF YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
INCLUSIONS:
- Meet and Greet on arrival at Johannesburg Airport
- Accommodation as specified in the above itinerary
- Hire car for the duration of your journey - including Theft Loss Waiver and Collision Damage Waiver
EXCLUSIONS: - All meals not specified above
- Excess waiver charges
- All flights - domestic and international
- All excursions and entrance fees
- All items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls etc.
- Any visa costs if applicable
- Travel Insurance
- All gratuities
This itinerary is designed to showcase the highlights South Africa. It can be tailor made to suit any of your requirements.
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African Sands Ltd reserves the right to alter any of the above accommodation to suitable, similar quality properties should the need arise.
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