South Africa Surprise

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and assisted to your shuttle transfer service that will transfer you to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure until 7 pm when we all meet at the hotel reception for a welcome briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travelers.
[no meals]

Depart for Mpumalanga, driving through the lush Lowveld along the Panorama Route, visiting the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.
[b- -]

Enjoy an early morning game drive (in closed vehicle) in the Kruger Park with a packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to the Big 5 (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and other game. The afternoon is at leisure.
[b- -]

This morning, travel to eSwatini, an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa. Visit a Chief's village and experience traditional Swazi culture.
[b- -]

After breakfast we journey through eSwatini, visiting Ngwenya Glass and the Swazi Candles Center where you will experience local artisans creating beautifully handmade items and colorful candles. Leaving Eswatini for Zululand, our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures have combined into a vibrant society. Arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area for your overnight stay.
[b- -]

Enjoy an optional (for own account) morning open-vehicle safari in Hluhluwe- Umfolozi Game Reserve before departing for Durban. An orientation tour introduces you to this multicultural, seaside city of Durban before arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon.
[b- -]

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or take an early morning stroll along the Promenade. Today we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We visit the Howick Falls, continuing along the Southern Midlands Meander Route to arrive at our hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure or go fishing, hiking or horse riding (for own account).
[b- -d]

Enjoy a full day at leisure soaking up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains or enjoy the many leisure activities at the resort (for own account)
[b- -d]

This morning, continue south to the Eastern Cape. En route, see the traditional way of life in the former homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch (for own account) outside the capital of Umtata. Continue traveling past Nelson Mandela’s house, arriving late afternoon in Chintsa East, on the unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast.
[b- -d]

Wake to the sounds of crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind on the miles-long beach or explore the thick indigenous coastal forest for birdlife. Set off south for Tsitsikamma Forest. Upon arrival in Tsitsikamma the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
[b- -]

Visit Tsitsikamma Forest. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna mid-afternoon, and the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
[b- -d]

Travel via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the center of the world’s ostrich farming industry. Visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour, before touring the limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
[b- -]

After breakfast travel to Calitzdorp to sample top quality port style wines. Continue via Barrydale, Robertson and Worcester, arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon.
[b- -]

Enjoy a day at leisure in the Mother City where a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended.
[b- -]

After breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00. The remainder of the day will be at leisure until your transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
[b- -]