DAY 5

MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND

THURSDAY

INFORMATION

·       Passports are necessary at the border post.

·       Certain Nationalities require visas and have to be obtained before travel - pax to check with their travel agents

±335 km to travel today

07h30

13h30

After an early breakfast, we depart Hazyview and enter the Kingdom of Swaziland and travel through beautiful countryside (plantations). 

Stop at Komati valley look-out point for scenic photo opportunity

Depart and travel along hilly road

Visit the Ngwenya glass factory en route.  There is time to explore the factory through the viewing deck where you can watch the local craftsmen at work.  There is also a shop where you can buy various products

Depart glass factory for your hotel.

Arrive in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley and check in to your hotel with an opportunity to enjoy lunch (optional and for own account)

The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, with an opportunity to visit a craft market and the Swazi candle factory, where Swazi wax artists make beautiful candles.

Overnight in Swaziland

±10 minutes

±45 minutes Refreshment stop, coffee shop

±30 minutes

Lunch for own account

 (B)

INFORMATION:

The Swazi people don’t like photos taken of them.  In their culture every photo taken takes away the spirits of their ancestors

DAY 6

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

Overnight in the Greater Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Region.

59 km to border from Riverside, ±¾ hour

±40 minutes

 (B)

DAY 7

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 8

DURBAN (UNESCOURTED)

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 & for own account)

Overnight in Durban (B)

DAY 9

DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH

MONDAY

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

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

Breakfast included.

(BD)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Flight Durban to Port Elizabeth is excluded from the tour price

PLEASE NOTE:

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

DAY 10

PORT ELIZABETH – KNYSNA

TUESDAY

08h30

10h30

11h00

12h00

±15h45

Depart Port Elizabeth and head westwards, towards 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 Blaauwkrans Bridge viewpoint to watch the Bungi jumping.

Continue en route and stop at Groot River Pass in Nature’s Valley for photo opportunities

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

±187 km, 1½ hours

±½ hour

±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 11

KNYSNA

WEDNESDAY

09h30

10h00

±14h00

After breakfast depart to enjoy a cruise and walk

Board Ferry for cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve and enjoy 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.  The rest of the day is at leisure.  Overnight in Knysna

±½ hour to Knysna

Time spent at Featherbed ±4 hrs.

1 hour guided walk

 (BL)

DAY 12

KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN

THURSDAY

08h00

10h00

13h00

16h00

16h45

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

Visit an Ostrich Farm for a tour and a visit to the curio shop.  There is time for lunch (optional & own account)

Depart the Ostrich farm for the Cango Caves for a tour, exploring the vast limestone caverns known as the Cango Caves

Depart the Caves for your hotel in Oudtshoorn

Arrive at your hotel. Check in. Dinner at Hotel.

±70km, 2 hours

±30km, ½ hour

Tour: 1¾ hours

Tour ±1 hour. Curio shop, restaurant

 (BD)

DAY 13

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)

DAY 14

CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)

SATURDAY

A full day at leisure in Cape Town (unescorted) to explore the city or perhaps enjoy a Springbok Atlas Day Tour  (optional and for own account) Overnight in Cape Town

 (B)

DAY 15

CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)

SUNDAY

A full day at leisure in Cape Town (unescorted) to explore the city, Waterfront or possibly join another Springbok Atlas Day tour (optional and for own account) Overnight in Cape Town

(B)

DAY 16

DEPARTURE DAY

MONDAY

Departure day.  Passengers will be transferred to the airport, harbour or railway station for their onward journey.