14 day tour through South Africa - Private South African Tours

South African Highlights 14 Days

	Itinerary Johannesburg – Panorama Route – Blyde River Canyon – Kruger National Park – Swaziland – Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve – Durban – Port Elizabeth – Tsitsikamma National Park – Garden Route – Cango Caves – Ostrich Farm – Cape Peninsula – Winelands – Cape Town.

Day 1
Johannesburg - Panorama Route – Blyde River Canyon Our round trip starts at 07h00 from your accommodation in Johannesburg or from JHB International Airport. After you have met your tour guide we drive via Dullstroom and Lydenburg to the historical mining town Pilgrims Rest. We will stroll through the town and thereafter we head for the forestry village Graskop. The Panorama Route leads us to the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which were formed by stones swirling around the current where the Blyde and Treur river meet. Thereafter we stop at the spectacular Blyde River Canyon with the “Three Rondavels”. The view over ca. 800 m gorge is breathtaking. Overnight near Hazyview. (B+B)
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Day 2
Kruger National Park After breakfast we shall drive into the world famous Kruger National Park. On our way to the camp we might encounter impalas, zebras, giraffes and elephants. Overnight in the Kruger National Park or Hazyview. (B+B)

Day 3
Kruger National Park With sunrise we will leave our camp and go on a game drive to look out for waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos and with a little bit of luck we might see lions, leopards and cheetahs. Overnight in the Kruger National Park or Hazyview. (B+B)

Day 4
Kingdom of Swaziland In the morning we will leave the Kruger National Park via the Malelane gate and drive to the Kingdom of Swaziland, known as “Little Switzerland”. This landscape reminds us of this country due to its beautiful mountains and forests. Along the way we visit a glass factory, craft stalls along the road and we will drive through the capital Mbabane, then into the Ezulwini Valley where we will stay overnight. (DB+B)
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Day 5
Kingdom of Swaziland – St.Lucia – Umfolozi Game Reserve In the morning we visit a candle factory and a local market before we leave Swaziland, travelling through endless sugar plantations via Pongola towards St.Lucia. Depending on the weather we might join a boat tour on the estuary, watching hippos, crocodiles and a myriad of seabirds or we visit a croc farm. We might spend a few hours looking for rhinos in the nearby Umfolozi Game Reserve or have a leisurely few hours on the beach. Overnight in St. Lucia. (B+B)

Day 6
Ballito Bay (or nearby) - Durban area Upon our arrival in/near Durban we will either start a city tour and visit the Indian Market or spend a few leisurly hours at a beach. We might visit the Shark Board HQ and view a dissection (if available) or visit the new aquarium or decide on any other of the many activities available in this main tourist area. Overnight in Ballito area. (B+B)

Day 7
Durban – Port Elizabeth – Tsitsikamma National Park In the morning we will drive to the airport in Durban in order to fly to Port Elizabeth (flight not incl. in price). Upon arrival we head for the Tsitsikamma National Park where we can hike through the forest. On our way we will have breathtaking views of the ocean, cliffs and the forest. Overnight in the Tsitsikamma National Park. (B+B)

Day 8
Tsitsikamma National Park – Garden Route On our way to Knysna we will pass long white sand beaches and forests with yellowwood trees. We drive via the Bloukrans Pass, Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay, where we can take a stroll in the Robberg Nature Reserve – a rocky peninsula that stretches into the sea. Thereafter we will drive to Knysna. Overnight in Knysna. (B+B)
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Day 9
Garden Route Today a ferry will take us to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. We will drive up into the Reserve on an Unimog. We will stop at a scenic lookout point where we have magnificent views over Knysna and the Indian ocean. We will walk back on the 2.2 km Bushbuck Trail, into caves and along the cliffs. Thereafter we can have lunch in the forest under Milkwood trees (own expense) before we return to Knysna. The afternoon is at leisure (i.e. stroll through the city or the Knysna Waterfront). Overnight in Knysna. (B+B)

Day 10
Garden Route - Cango Caves – Ostrich Farm - Oudtshoorn After breakfast we will drive in the direction of George. In Wilderness we will make a short stop to enjoy the beautiful view over the long white sand beaches. We continue via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Here we will visit the impressive Cango Caves before we head for an ostrich farm where you may want to enjoy a ride on an ostrich. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. (B+B)

Day 11
Oudtshoorn – Cape Town We drive via the Robinson Pass to Mossel Bay where we will visit the 500 years old Post Office Tree. We continue via the historical town of Swellendam and the Sir Lowry’s Pass to Cape Town where we stay overnight. (B+B)

Day 12
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – Cape Peninsula – City Tour-Top of Table Mountain-Malay Quarters We visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens directly at the foot of Table Mountain where we will admire the huge diversity of plants. Afterwards we drive to Simonstown where we visit a penguin colony. We continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where we will have breathtaking views over the ocean. On our way back we drive via the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive (if not closed) where we will enjoy the sunset and the magnificent view over the bay of Hout Bay. Overnight in Cape Town. (B+B)
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Day 13
Winelands Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Weather permitting we shall take the cable car up Table Mountain (not included in the price). From the top we have a beautiful view over Cape Town’s harbour, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and the 12 Apostles. AIf favourable weather you may even see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent many years in captivity. Thereafter we drive to Stellenbosch and visit a wine farm including a cellar and wine tasting tour. We return to Cape Town via Franschhoek. Overnight in Cape Town. (B+B)

Day 14
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Today we will visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Here we will find a flea market, an oceanarium and the IMAX theater with impressive films of Africa. Furthermore there are many restaurants and shops to chose from. The tour ends in the afternoon in Cape Town or at Cape Town International Airport.
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END OF TOUR Itinerary is subject to change.
Optional Extras
Johannesburg is the start and end of most of our tours and here Afritours cc can offer you a range of exciting day tours, from “historical” Soweto and the Apartheid Museum to City Tours, Museum visits, visits to the Cheetah Breeding & Research Farm and so much more. www.afritours.de/shorttours&daytours Johannesburg is also synonymous with shopping - the 'City of Gold' truly has much to offer in line with 'retail therapy'. Speak to us to put together a great Johannesburg package that is filled with shopping and entertainment... and with our range of accommodation options in Johannesburg, there is something for everyone. Cape Town is the top tourist destination in Africa - you will not be disappointed. We can offer you a wide range of hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts to choose from in and around Cape Town, as well as an exciting day tour 'line-up' that takes in Cape Town and her surrounds. Cape Town is the ideal “port of departure” for our Garden Route guided overland tours, an area most aptly named for it is a Garden of Eden, lush forests, scenic mountain passes, coastal hamlets and some of the best beaches in South Africa: • 4-5 day fully escorted tour - Departing Cape Town and travelling up the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth. • 4 Day fully escorted tour - Departing Cape Town and travelling up the Garden Route, circling back on itself to end off again in Cape Town. Discuss your Southern African dream vacation with us – we will gladly help to organize it for you.
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