DAY 5

SWAZILAND – ZULULAND

FRIDAY

INFORMATION:
Passports are necessary at the border post

+330 km to travel (± 470 km if overnight at Itala)

07h30

09h15

±10h45
11h00

14h40
15h00

After breakfast we depart your 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
We arrive at Dumazulu/Vula Zulu/Shakaland for the presentation of Zulu culture and dancing
Lunch at Cultural Village (included)
Arrive at Hluhluwe Gate.
Drive to Hilltop Rest Camp or (Ithala*) in Hluhluwe Game Reserve for overnight stay

• Passengers will either enjoy a night drive or an early morning game drive – depending on Reserve’s management

Overnight at Hluhluwe or Ithala* on a Dinner bed and breakfast basis

30 minutes.
30 - 45 minutes

59 km to border from Riverside ± ¾ hour
From Big Bend to Hluhluwe gate ± 1 hour
± 40 minutes

 (BL)

INFORMATION:
Hluhluwe Game Reserve is different from Kruger Park with hills and stunning views.  Swimming pool, supermarket, bar & restaurant.   The town of Hluhluwe has all amenities - chemist, bank, doctor
*NOTE:
Overnight may be in the Ithala Nature Reserve for certain departures. Depending on availability of accommodation

DAY 6

ZULULAND – DURBAN

SATURDAY

06h00
    08h45
± 09h30

13h30

14h30
±15h15

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Game Reserve and afterwards enjoy breakfast
Depart the game reserve and continue towards Durban
En route we pass traditional Zulu kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields
Optional (for own account) lunch 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.

± 315 km of travelling distance today

1 hour in total (lunch for own account)

 (B)

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:
For those passengers making their own flight arrangements please contact our central reservations for an update on flight schedules

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.  Stop and walk to Big Tree, also view the fallen tree.
• 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. 
• Coach 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 ± 1 ¾ hrs
Tour ± 1 hour. Curio shop, restaurant

(BD)

DAY 12

• OUDTSHOORN – CAPE TOWN

FRIDAY

08h30

10h20
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 and arrive 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

± 2 hour journey
± 1 hour
± 1 ½ hours
± 10 minutes
± 113 km, 1½ hours
± 10 minutes

(B)

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