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SOUTH AFRICA ODYSSEY

19 Days / 18 Nights Guided Tour of South Africa

From R 59'490

Per Person Sharing

DEPARTS JOHANNESBURG

Departs on selected Sundays

KRUGER PARK - SWAZILAND - ZULULAND - DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH - GARDEN ROUTE - WINELANDS - CAPE TOWN - BLUE TRAIN

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OVERVIEW
You will take in the great highlights South Africa has to offer, such as the world-famous Kruger National Park, the rich cultural heritage and evocative beauty of Swaziland and Zululand, the vibrant coastal cities of Durban and Port Elizabeth, the splendour of the Garden Route and the Cape Winelands, a leisurely stay in Africa’s most beautiful city, Cape Town finishing on the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria.
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Sight-seeing with English speaking registered tour guides.
  • Transport in air-conditioned luxury minibuses with 2-14 persons.
  • Accommodation in 4-5 Star properties.
  • Big 5 game-viewing in the pristine wilderness of South Africa’s premier game reserve, the Kruger National Park.
  • Fascinating cultures of Southern Africa’s pastoral Swazi and Zulu kingdoms; and the popular Indian Ocean beach cities.
  • The beauty and sophistication of the Cape, with its glorious Garden Route, its world-class Winelands and the world’s most desirable city, Cape Town.
  • 27 hour journey on the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria.

COSTING
R 59'515 Per Person Sharing
(Valid until end of November 2016)
  • R 3'425 surcharge per person if Blue Train departure falls between 1 Sep. and 15 Nov. 2016
  • R 2'385 surcharge per person if you upgrade from a de luxe to a luxury suite on the Blue Train.
  • Single supplement and costing for children on request.

TOUR INCLUDES
  • 18 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches
  • 2 dinners
  • accommodation as specified or similar
  • porterage
  • transport and sightseeing as specified
  • Blue Train Deluxe Suite - Full Board

TOUR EXLUDES
  • Flight and departure tax between Durban and Port Elizabeth. Please book DUR/PLZ flight to depart Durban after 12h30
ITINERARY  >> click here for full itinerary and map

DAY 1 SUN: JOHANNESBURG 
Hotel transfer. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted).

DAY 2 MON: JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA  
Travel to Hazyview via Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. [B]

DAY 3 TUE: MPUMALANGA - KRUGER PARK 
Early game drive in Kruger National Park (in closed vehicle). Late afternoon open vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]

DAY 4 WED: MPUMALANGA - KRUGER PARK
Early morning open vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]

DAY 5 THU: MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND
Travel to Swaziland, visit glass factory. Complimentary (optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. [B]

DAY 6 FRI: SWAZILAND - ZULULAND 
Afternoon open vehicle game drive (with English speaking ranger), travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]

DAY 7 SAT: ZULULAND - DURBAN
Travel to Durban via traditional Zulu village for (ethnic) lunch and show displaying local culture. [BL]

DAY 8 SUN: DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH 
Airport transfers in Durban and Port Elizabeth. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted). [B]

DAY 9 MON: PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA 
Travel to Knysna via visit to Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River Mouth. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. [BD]

DAY 10 TUE: KNYSNA 
Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch. [BL]

DAY 11 WED: KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN 
Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided) and Cango Caves. [B]

DAY 12 THU: OUDTSHOORN - STELLENBOSCH 
Travel Route 62 via the ‘Klein Karoo’ and Montagu to Stellenbosch, arriving late afternoon. [B]

DAY 13 FRI: STELLENBOSCH - CAPE TOWN 
Wine tasting en route to Cape Town. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted). Overnight in Cape Town [B]

DAY 14 SAT: CAPE TOWN - DAY AT LEISURE
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. Overnight in Cape Town [B]

DAY 15 SUN: CAPE TOWN - CAPE POINT AND PENINSULA
Full day tour of the Cape Point and Peninsula. Overnight in Cape Town [B]

DAY 16 MON: CAPE TOWN - CITY AND TABLE MOUNTAIN 
Half day Cape Town City & Table Mountain tour. Travel by cable car to top of Table Mountain (excludes cableway ticket fee & weather permitting). Overnight in Cape Town. [B]

DAY 17 TUE: CAPE TOWN - DAY AT LEISURE
Enjoy a full day at your leisure. Overnight in Cape Town [B]

DAY 18 WED: CAPE TOWN - BLUE TRAIN
Blue Train departs to Pretoria with excursion at Matjiesfontein. [L] [D] [All Drinks] 

DAY 19 THU: BLUE TRAIN - PRETORIA
Arrive in Pretoria early afternoon, transfer to your hotel / airport. [Brunch] [All Drinks]
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