Type: Departing Cape Town
Agent: Central Reservations +27 (0) 21 433 0142

A 12 day tour between Cape Town and Johannesburg featuring the highlights of South Africa, including Cape Town, Oudtshoorn famous for the Cango Caves and ostrich farms, the Garden Route, Port Elizabeth, lunch and cultural show in a traditional Zulu village, Swaziland, and open vehicle game drives in the Kruger Park. The ultimate tour of South Africa with splendid scenery, exciting wildlife and ethnic diversity, at a leisurely pace, with leisure time at the start and end.

DAY 1 SUN                         CAPE TOWN

Arrive Cape Town International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted).

DAY 2 MON                         CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)

Full day at leisure.Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (own account). Overnight Cape Town. [B]

DAY 3 TUES                         { CAPE TOWN - OUDTSHOORN

Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the “Klein Karoo” to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Wine tasting en route.Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]

DAY 4 WED                         OUDTSHOORN

After breakfast tour the vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, and an Ostrich Show Farm (guided). Optional (for own account) visit to the Cango Wildlife Ranch.Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [B]

DAY 5 THURS                         OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA

Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George. Orientation tour of George with a view stop at Victoria Bay, a beautiful cove enclosed by cliffs. Continue to quaint Knysna, travelling via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches. Overnight in Knysna. [B]

DAY 6 FRI                         KNYSNA

Leisurely start before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch (included). Afternoon at leisure.Overnight in Knysna. [BL]

DAY 7 SAT                         KNYSNA - TSITSIKAMMA

After breakfast travel to Plettenberg Bay, the jewel of the Garden Route, before continuing to Bloukrans Bridge, the highest single span arch bridge in the world, currently offering the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). Overnight in Tsitsikamma. [B]

DAY 8 SUN                         TSITSIKAMMA - PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG

Travel via Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth. City orientation tour of Port Elizabeth, before transfer to airport for Johannesburg flight.Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted). Overnight in Johannesburg [B]

DAY 9 MON                         JOHANNESBURG - KRUGER PARK

This adventure accentuates an authentic African Safari experience. Transfer from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga via Nelspruit, White River and Hazyview (unescorted).  Enter the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon searching for the Big Five.  This park has more recorded species of wildlife than any other African game reserve. In the late afternoon, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. [BD]

DAY 10 TUES                         KRUGER PARK

Enjoy breakfast before you enter the Kruger Park for a full day of game viewing activity.  Your guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the “Big Five”, general game and prolific bird life.  Stop at one of the rest camps for lunch (own account).  Spend the rest of the afternoon in the park.  There is nothing  distinctive about the topography of the park except in the northern reaches, where nine of Africa’s major ecosystems meet and merge. Vegetation is mainly bushveld, varying from park-like grasslands to dense bush, especially in the rainy season. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. {BD]

DAY 11 WED                         KRUGER PARK - JOHANNESBURG

Spend the morning at leisure before starting the return journey to Johannesburg via Graskop where we will have a lunch stop (own account). Continue via Kowyn’s Pass to the small town of Pilgrims Rest.  Pass through the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Belfast.  Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30 (unescorted). [B]

DAY 12 THURS             KRUGER PARK - JOHANNESBURG

Day at leisure (unescorted) till transfer to airport or railway station for onward journey. [B]

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Departs From: Cape Town
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Departure Dates: Sundays
Tour Ends: Thursdays
Routing: Cape Town - Oudtshoorn - Knysna - Tsitsikamma - Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg - Kruger Park - Johannesburg
Includes: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, sightseeing as specified.
Excludes: Flight Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg (PLZ/JNB) and departure tax.
Price Per Person (1/12/11-31/10/12): ZAR 20 770.00
Please Note: INSURANCE - Clients are strongly advised to take out comprehensive insurance cover against possible cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses.
Tour Code: (SCJ12)
Tour Operated By: Kalahari Safari
Note: Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis. Single Supplement Rate ZAR 5 300.00. Minimum 2 passengers.
Luggage Requirements: Guests are requested to take the minimum luggage for the number of days on tour - one suitcase not weighing more than 10 kilograms and one handbag, as well as photographic equipment. Any excess luggage can be safely stored free of charge.
Language: Day 3-8: English commentary. German/English on selected departures Day 9-12: Dual language English/German commentary
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