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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG
On arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you will be met and transferred to PROTEA HOTEL OR TAMBO. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure, before a welcome briefing at 19:00.
DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG – MPUMALANGA
This morning, depart for Mpumalanga, travelling along the Panorama Route. Visit the Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels and one of Bourke’s Luck Potholes Afterwards, check in to HIPPO HOLLOW COUNTRY ESTATE for your two-night stay. (B)
DAY 3: MPUMALANGA
Early this morning, you will be transferred by road to Kruger National Park where you will have the option to enjoy a closed vehicle game drive (own cost). Kruger is South Africa’s largest national park and is home to an array of flora and fauna, including the Big 5. Afterwards, return to your hotel with the afternoon at leisure. (B)
DAY 4: MPUMALANGA – ESWATINI (SWAZILAND)
This morning, you will travel to eSwatini. Enjoy an interactive cultural experience where you will have the opportunity to get to learn about the local indigenous culture and traditions. Afterwards, check in to PIGGS PEAK HOTEL. (B)
DAY 5: ESWATINI (SWAZILAND) – ST LUCIA
After breakfast, visit Ngwenya Glass, The Swazi Candles Centre and journey through KwaZulu Natal on your way to ANEW HOTEL HLUHLUWE for your overnight stay. (B)
DAY 6: ST LUCIA – DURBAN
This morning guests have the option to enjoy a morning game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, before departing for Durban. On arrival, enjoy a tour of the city before checking in to PROTEA HOTEL UMHLANGA RIDGE. (B)
DAY 7: DURBAN – DRAKENSBERG
Today you will be transferred to DRAKENSBERG GARDENS HOTEL, where you will stay for two nights, on the way driving through the captivating Southern Drakensberg Mountains and visiting Howick Falls. On arrival, enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
DAY 8: DRAKENSBERG
Enjoy the day at leisure. (B, D)
DAY 9: DRAKENSBERG – EASTERN CAPE COAST
Today you will continue towards the Eastern Cape, visiting Nelson Mandela’s birthplace and house and gaining an insight into the traditional way of life in Transkei. Arrive in the late afternoon in Chinsta East where you will check in to CRAWFORD’S BEACH LODGE. (B, D)
DAY 10: EASTERN CAPE COAST – TSITSIKAMMA
Enjoy the morning at leisure before being travelling to Tsitsikamma in the afternoon. Check in to TSITSIKAMMA VILLAGE INN. (B)
DAY 11: TSITSIKAMMA – KNYSNA
After breakfast, you will have the chance to visit Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River Mouth. Continue to Knysna, where you will check in to THE REX HOTEL. (B, D)
DAY 12: KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN
After breakfast, travel inland to Oudtshoorn where you will visit an ostrich farm and the famous Cango Caves. Check in to PROTEA HOTEL RIEMPIE ESTATE. (B)
DAY 13: OUDTSHOORN – CAPE TOWN
Today you will travel along the famous Route 62. Enjoy a stop in Calitzdorp, where you will sample port-style wines, before continuing to Cape Town. Arrive in the late afternoon, where you will check in to SUNSQUARE CAPE TOWN GARDENS HOTEL for your two-night stay. (B)
DAY 14: CAPE TOWN
Enjoy a full day at leisure. You have the opportunity to join a sightseeing tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain or the Cape Peninsula (own account), or perhaps explore the city or waterfront at your own pace. (B)
DAY 15: CAPE TOWN
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight. (B)
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Crawford’s Beach Lodge, set along the unspoiled shores of Chintsa Bay on South Africa’s Wild Coast, offers a perfect blend of barefoot luxury and coastal charm. Surrounded by rolling dunes and indigenous forest, the lodge features stylish thatched accommodations and stunning ocean views. Guests can unwind on pristine beaches, indulge in fresh, locally inspired cuisine, or explore the area’s natural beauty. Crawford’s provides an idyllic retreat with a laid-back yet refined atmosphere.
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens offers a stylish and comfortable retreat in the heart of the city, with breathtaking views of Table Mountain. Modern, well-appointed rooms provide a relaxing escape, while the outdoor pool, fitness centre, and Zepi Restaurant create the perfect balance of leisure and indulgence. Ideally located near top attractions like the V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay Beach, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring vibrant Cape Town.
Located in Hazyview, about 25 kms from the Kruger National Park area, Casa do Sol is a little Eden of tranquil pools, deeply shaded glades and lush flower gardens. The hotel is situated within the 500-hectare Ilanga Nature and Game Reserve with over 100 different species of indigenous bush and breeding herds of non-aggressive game. There are on-site hiking and mountain biking trails, tennis courts and swimming pools as well as a number of water activities including fishing, rowing and boating on the resort’s private dam.
Chobe Bush Lodge is a stylish and contemporary retreat located just minutes from the entrance to Botswana’s renowned Chobe National Park. The lodge offers a tranquil setting with 42 spacious rooms and four family units, each featuring a modern aesthetic that blends in with the natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy views of the bush or lodge grounds from private balconies or patios, and enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, restaurant, and access to spa treatments at the nearby Chobe Safari Lodge. The property is situated in an ideal position for guests to embark on game drives, river cruises on the Chobe River, and day trips to Victoria Falls.
