DAY 1: Depart UK.
DAY 2: Arrive Johannesburg.
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 3: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Hazyview.
Travel to Mpumalanga, aptly known as 'paradise country', driving along the spectacular Panorama Route, offering views of amazing scenery, including the 26 kilometre-long Blyde River Canyon. Next stop is the historic Gods Window, a breathtaking view of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. Then it's on to the Hazyview area for an overnight stay. (B)
DAY 4-5: Hazyview - Kruger National Park - Mpumalanga.
Kruger is one of the world's great national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. The day begins with an early morning game drive with a pre-packed breakfast. Look out for the 'Big Five' (rhino, elephant, leopard, lion and buffalo), as well as a vast range of birdlife. The afternoon is yours to relax or you may wish to enjoy an optional late afternoon game drive. Overnight in Mpumalanga. (B)
DAY 6: Mpumalanga - Swaziland.
This morning head for Swaziland, an independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, superb crafts and colourful indigenous culture. First stop is a Swazi glass factory, then later an optional visit to a local candle factory. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the local area. (B)
DAY 7: Swaziland - Zululand.
Today re-enter South Africa and enjoy an afternoon game drive, before continuing to your hotel in Zululand for an overnight stay. (B)
DAY 8: Zululand - Durban.
Visit a traditional Zulu village for lunch and a display of local culture before you travel to Durban, South Africa's chief seaport and popular resort, for two nights. (B, L)
DAY 9: Durban.
The day is yours to explore this charming city. Why not join the optional city tour? Alternatively, you can just relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches. (B)
DAY 10: Durban - Port Elizabeth.
Transfer to Durban airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore. Known as the 'friendly city', Port Elizabeth has a wonderful climate and offers plenty to see and do. (B, D)
DAY 11: Port Elizabeth - Garden Route - Knysna.
Head along the Garden Route which follows the Indian Ocean coastline, and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges. This is one of the world's most beautiful coastlines and receives its name from the wealth of lakes, rivers, lagoons, pristine beaches and lush green vegetation. You'll arrive at your hotel in Knysna, for two nights, in time to spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing or exploring. Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. (B)
DAY 12: Knysna/Garden Route.
A leisurely start to the day, you'll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the top of Western Head to enjoy panoramic views, returning for lunch under the Milkwood trees. (B, L)
DAY 13: Knysna/Garden Route - Oudtshoorn.
Travel over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the centre of the world's Ostrich farming industry. Visit an Ostrich farm for a guided tour, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world's great natural wonders. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. (B, D)
DAY 14: Oudtshoorn - Cape Town.
Travel via Klein Karoo and Montagu to Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain for an overnight stay. Stop en route at a community farm school in Barrydale, a school built in the 1960's by farmers for the labourer's children (optional visit). The evening is yours to relax or explore the city. (B)
DAY 15: Cape Town.
First stop is Table Mountain (excludes cost of Table Mountain tickets), where the revolving cable cars give stunning views over Cape Town. Then it's on to the Milnerton Lighthouse for a chance to photograph the mountain from a good spot. Then travel to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, where you'll have time to wander around the many shops, restaurants and craft markets. (B)
DAY 16: Cape Town - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
DAY 17: Home landing in the UK.
Sabi Sabi is a world class game reserve, offering unsurpassed game viewing by day and night, guided by highly qualified game rangers. You will stand a chance of seeing the 'big five' plus many other exciting animals such as zebra, and a wide variety of birdlife. Sabi Sabi may be booked as an alternative to Day 4 and 5 of the main itinerary.
Day 4 (Tue): Mpumalanga - Sabi Sabi. After breakfast travel by coach through the Kruger National Park, with game viewing en route. At Skukuza you will be met by the Sabi rangers and transferred to the lodge for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free until your late afternoon game drive. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation has been reserved at one of Sabi's three different Lodges set in the heart of the bush, each one representing yesterday, today and tomorrow. (B,L,D)
Day 5 (Wed): Sabi Sabi - Kruger National Park - Mpumalanga. Start with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, journey to Mpumalanga via Kruger, where you will enjoy a game drive. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
To add the Sabi Sabi option please call our Reservation Team.
Note: Only one overnight bag is allowed per person. You can leave your main suitcase with the guide.
The Garden Route is home to some of the best land based whale watching in the world. Between June and November you can expect to see Southern Right whales, Humpbacks and Bryde's whales, sometimes only metres from shore. 37 species of whales and dolphins can be found in South African waters.
A visa is required for entry into Zambia (Victoria Falls) and is paid for on arrival in cash at an approximate cost of US$50 per person.
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