Johannesburg to Cape Town Safari

South Africa is a haven of spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and diverse cultures making this a wonderful holiday safari.

Price from: 01/01/2010 - 16/07/2010 € 1,295 pps
Prices from: 02/07/2010 - 17/01/2011 € 1,395 pps
18 Days Safari

Highlights * "Big Five" Game Walks * Open Vehicle Game Drives * Game Reserves/ National Parks * Kruger National Park * Hluhluwe Game Reserve * Drakensberg Mountains * Swaziland Kingdom * Wine Farm & Tasting * Karoo Desert Farm Stay * African Culture * Pony Trekking * Garden Route * Otter Trail Walk * Cape Town * Table Mountain Hike * Unspoiled Beaches * San Rock Art

Departs from: Johannesburg every Tuesday, every Friday.

Includes
* Safaris include
* Our price includes transport
* Food as specified
* Coffee Teas
* Fruit juice at breakfast
* Professional guide
* Group equipment
* Accommodation
* Permits and park entry fees

Johannesburg to Cape Town Safari Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 CAPE TOWN [Bushveld Camp D]
We depart at 06h30 in the morning to travel the scenic road to Mpumalanga. Along the way we visit Dullstroom, traverse Robbers Pass and spend time at the quaint historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest. We also visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. Thereafter we wind our way down the escarpment to the Lowveld bushveld where we overnight at a bush camp In a private reserve adjacent / unfenced to the Kruger Park, the tented camp is tastefully designed, totally blends in with the environment, and offers comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, a refreshing swimming pool, and stunning views over the surrounding bush.
Includes: Entrance fees
Overnight: Bushveld Camp - Private Nature Reserve

Day 2 BUSHVELD CAMP [Brunch D]
We start the day with the customary coffee and rusks, before setting off on a game walk. We walk for approximately 3 hours in search of game, stopping regularly to learn more about the ways of the bush. A guide and tracker lead all walks. Return to camp for a late morning brunch after which it's time to relax around the pool and to enjoy the camp. In the afternoon we conduct an open-vehicle game drive; which develops into an extensive night drive. Being in the bush at night provides us with the opportunity of viewing nocturnal animals, otherwise not normally seen. This evening we enjoy a hearty bush "braai" and again fall asleep to the sounds of the wild.
Includes: Game drives
Overnight: Bush Camp - Private Nature Reserve
Optional Activities: Night Game drives

Day 3 HAZYVIEW [Log Cabin BLD]
A leisurely start, we travel through the rural Bushbuck Ridge area to the sleepy settlement of Hazyview. We will be staying in a log cabin spectacularly situated on stilts in indigenous subtropical forest on the banks of the Sabie River. This afternoon we will have time to relax at the bird hide, or enjoy swimming and forest walks.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Log Cabin - Spectacularly situated on stilts
Optional Activities: Relax at the Bird hide, swimming and forest walks.

Day 4 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
Leaving Hazyview early, we travel the short distance to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, here we spend the entire day viewing animals from the high vantage point of our well-equipped vehicle. We enjoy a picnic lunch and then a night in one of the park’s camps.
Includes: Entrance into the Kruger National Park
Overnight: Camping

Day 5 - 6 SWAZILAND/ZULULAND [Camping BLD;BLD]
Travelling south through the Kingdom of the Swazi, our journey takes us into an area of spectacular scenery, and past numerous traditional homesteads and curio markets, then we enter Zululand, the area once ruled by the famed Shaka Zulu, a region of Game Reserves and impressive scenery. We spend the next two nights at a rustic camp situated in the sand forest on our private game reserve adjoining the World Heritage Site of St Lucia. During our stay we will do a game walk on the reserve and will conduct an open vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe National Park. We also visit a rural Zulu school.
Includes: N/A
Required: Passport
Overnight: Rustic Camp

Day 7 DOLPHIN COAST [Inn BLD]
A short drive today, we travel to one of the world's finest coastlines, where the unrelenting waves of the Indian Ocean continuously pound deserted beaches. Our next night will be at a Coast Inn, situated literally on the beach. Our time here will be spent soaking up the sun and simply enjoying the beach and warm ocean. Tonight we enjoy a traditional fish braai on the Inn's patio.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Inn, situated close to the beach

Day 8 - 9 DRAKENSBERG [Cabins BLD]
After a visit to the holiday city of Durban, where we have the option of visiting Ushaka Marine World or exploring the Golden Mile and the traditional market, we travel back inland to the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, "Barrier of Spears". (Lunch today will be own expense in Durban.) On reaching the foothills we transfer to a 4X4 vehicle, and then enjoy an exciting drive on mountain tracks up to our accommodation where we spend two nights in cosy log cabins. We will spend time hiking and exploring the wonders of this National Heritage Site and visiting a San rock art gallery.
Includes: Entrance into Ushaka Marine World
Overnight: Log Cabins - In the mountains
Optional Activities: Pony trekking is also available.

Day 10 LADYBRAND [Guesthouse BD]
After a 4x4 transfer back to our vehicle, we cross the Oliviershoek Pass to view the turquoise waters of Sterkfontein Dam, then on through the Golden Gate National Park, well known for its towering sandstone cliffs and wealth of unique wildlife. Lunch today will be own expense in the artful little village of Clarens - clients will have time to explore the art galleries and other unique attractions. Those that wish to experience white water rafting have the option here. This night will be spent on a farm near the town of Ladybrand
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Guesthouse - on a farm near Ladybrand
Optional Activities: White water rafting.

Day 11 -12 KAROO [Guest House BL-]
This pretty town, beautifully situated in a valley, combines the architecture of a modern city with numerous buildings in the style of the German colonial era. The charm of the City of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Guesthouse - on a farm

Day 13 - 15 GARDEN ROUTE [Log Cabin BLD BD, BL]
An early start, we head for the historic town of Graaff-Reinet where we spend time visiting the various museums, strolling around the town, meeting the locals and admiring the unique architecture. We then cross the mighty Outeniqua Mountains, barrier between the dry interior and the lush coastal Garden Route area. We arrive at an Inn where we will spend the next three nights in log cabins hidden deep in the heart of the forest. Our days here will be spent exploring this renowned region and its many attractions. We will walk in the forest in search of the elusive Knysna Lourie, we will travel to the Tsitsikamma coastal National Park where we will walk part of the acclaimed “Otter Trail”. On our return journey, those with suicidal tendencies may try the world's highest bungi jump at 216 meters or clients may choose a sea kayak trip. (Own expense). We will visit sun-kissed beaches, spend time in the old woodcutter town of Knysna and will explore the Knysna Heads. One lunch and one dinner will be own expense.
Includes: Entrance to Tsitsikamma coastal Natiional Park
Overnight: Log Cabin - deep in the heart of the forest.
Optional Activities: Bunji jump or kayak trip.

Day 16 - 18: CAPE TOWN [Inn B]
A leisurely start, we leave Knysna to travel through the Lake District and then to follow the "Whale Route" around the Hottentots Holland Mountains toward our final destination. Arriving in the "Mother City" of Cape Town in the late afternoon, we check into the INN, which is situated on the Sea Point beachfront. Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and we will spend two days visiting Cape Point, Hout Bay, the Waterfront, secluded beaches, a wine farm and many more highlights. We will also hike up Table Mountain (Lunches and dinners in Cape Town are at own expense).

This tour ends at 16h00 on day 18, however clients are welcome to extend their stay by booking post-tour nights at an Inn. If arranging an onward flight on this day, please allow time for an airport transfer and for check-in procedures (up to three hours).

Includes: N/A
Overnight: Inn - Sea Point Beachfront (Cape Town)
Optional Activities: Hiking up Table Mountain and wine farm visits.

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour start in Johannesburg, please make sure that you are there well ahead of time. This tour finishes in Cape Town