DAY 5

SWAZILAND - ZULULAND

FRIDAY

INFORMATION:

Passports are necessary at the border post

±330 km to travel

07h30

09h15

±10h45

12h00

15h00

After breakfast we depart the Hotel and travel southwards towards the border.

Just after Big Bend there is a refreshment stop at Riverside before the Swazi-Zululand border crossing

Enter northern Zululand

Arrive at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for a game drive and the opportunity to have lunch (for own account)

Depart Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve for the greater Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region for your overnight stay

59 km to border from Riverside, ±¾ hour

± 0 minutes

(B)

INFORMATION:

Hluhluwe Game Reserve is different from Kruger Park with hills and stunning views. 

DAY 6

ZULULAND - DURBAN

SATURDAY

±08h30

11h00

14h00

After breakfast, travel to a traditional Zulu Village.

We arrive at Dumazulu/Vula Zulu/Shakaland for a presentation of Zulu culture, dancing and lunch (included)

Depart the Cultural Village and continue towards Durban.

En route we pass traditional Zulu kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields

Optional (time permitting) stop in Umhlanga Rocks en-route to Durban

Depart for Durban.

Arrive in Durban and check into your hotel.  The rest of the late afternoon and evening is at leisure.  Overnight in Durban

Breakfast included

±315 km of travelling distance today

 (BL)

DAY 7

DURBAN (UNESCORTED)

SUNDAY

Today is a day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful beaches and explore the markets or perhaps take a Springbok Atlas Day tour (optional and for own account)  Overnight in Durban

 (B)

DAY 8

DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH

MONDAY

You are transferred from your hotel to Durban International airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth.

On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.  Dinner and overnight in Port Elizabeth.

(BD)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Flight Durban to Port Elizabeth is excluded from the tour price

PLEASE NOTE:

Suggested DUR/PLZ flight: SA1338 13h10/14h35

DAY 9

PORT ELIZABETH  - KNYSNA

TUESDAY

08h30

10h30

11h00

12h00

12h30

±15h45

Depart Port Elizabeth and head westwards, soon reaching the Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests

Refreshment stop at Storms River Bridge. Viewpoint, Curio shop, walk on bridge, restrooms, auto bank

Drive through Tsitsikamma Forest.  Continue and stop at Blaauwkrantz Bridge viewpoint to watch the Bungi jumping.  Continue, stopping at Groot River Pass in Nature’s Valley for photo opportunities and then continue to Knysna

Arriving in Knysna and check into your hotel.  The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the area.  Overnight in Knysna

±187 km, 1½ hours

30 minutes

±22km, 15 minutes

1 hour stop

±10km, 5 minutes ±½ hour stop

(B)

INFORMATION

·       No laundry facilities available due to short stays at hotels.

·       Shopping, banks, etc. at Knysna, Oudtshoorn

·       Remember comfortable walking shoes for tomorrow

DAY 10

KNYSNA

WEDNESDAY

09h00

10h00

±14h00

After breakfast we enjoy a cruise and walk.  Board ferry for cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.  There is a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head, returning for lunch (included) under the Milkwood trees. 

Vehicle to collect passengers and transfer to hotel for your overnight stay.  There is time to sit at the pool or wander around the markets.

Overnight in Knysna

Breakfast included

± ½ hour to Knysna

Time spent at Featherbed ± 4 hrs.

1 hour guided walk

 (BL)

DAY 11

KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN

THURSDAY

08h00

10h00

13h00

13h45

16h00

16h45

Depart for Oudtshoorn (via the Outeniqua Pass) with a photo stop at Dolphin Point. 

Visit an Ostrich Farm for a tour and lunch (optional and for own account) and possibly visit to the curio shop

Depart the Ostrich farm for the Cango Caves.

Explore the vast limestone caverns known as the Cango Caves

Depart the Caves for your hotel in Oudtshoorn

Arrive at your hotel for check in.  Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn

Breakfast included.

±70km, 2 hrs

±30km, ½ hour

Tour ±1¾ hrs

Tour ±1 hour. Curio shop, restaurant

(BD)

DAY 12

OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN

FRIDAY

08h30

10h20

10h45

12h30

13h30

15h00

15h10

17h00

After breakfast travel through the 'Little Karoo towards Cape Town via Ladismith and the Huisrivier Pass, stopping briefly at a viewpoint on the pass

Arrive at Ladismith for a refreshment stop before departing for Montagu via Barrydale.

Community visit to farm school in Barrydale area. Continue to Montagu

Arrive Montagu in time for lunch (optional & for own account) 

Depart Montagu and continue to Cape Town via Worcester

Arrive in Worcester for a quick comfort stop before continuing to Cape Town via the Du Toits Kloof Pass.  Time permitting, there is a stop at a viewpoint on the pass

Arrive in Cape Town late afternoon.  The rest of your day is at leisure.  (Unescorted) Overnight in Cape Town

± 100 km, ±1½ hrs

±10 minute stop

±20 minutes

±¾ hour

±1 hour

±1½ hours

±10 minutes

±113 km, 1½ hours

±10 minutes

(B)

INFORMATION:

Passengers can be dropped off, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.