South Africa In Depth

Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers.




Overnight in Johannesburg

This morning you make way for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of Gods Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourkes Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.




Overnight in Hazyview

We have a bright and early start to the day to experience the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in our closed vehicle. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares that supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds. We return to our hotel around lunch time and your afternoon is at leisure to relax.




Overnight in Kruger National Park

This morning after breakfast, you will check out and depart on a journey to Swaziland. You proceed south to Malalane and then onto Swaziland where this afternoon you will visit a real Chiefs village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Swazi culture before arriving at the hotel for overnight stay.




Overnight in Swaziland

This morning, the journey will take you through Swaziland into Zuzuland. Then you continue into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. Arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area. 




Overnight in St. Lucia

After breakfast you will have the option to lie in or take an optional morning boat cruise (not included) or simply soak up the atmosphere of this tourist town St Lucia before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. An orientation tour introduces you to this multicultural, vibrant seaside city before arriving at the hotel in the late afternoon.




Overnight in Durban

This morning you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps take an early morning cab ride for a stroll along the Umhlanga Beach Promenade which buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then you head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains which range forms the border between Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Kingdom of Lesotho. Its towering basalt peaks and buttresses offer dramatic vistas, the highest peak reaching a spectacular 3,482 meters, which is the highest in southern Africa. We proceed on a visit to the 300-foot-high Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon. Your afternoon can be spent at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air (own account). Tonight, dinner is included at the hotel.




Overnight in Southern Drakensberg

Today you can enjoy a full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. The resort is also an option to explore as there are many activities to be enjoyed. Tonight, dinner is included at the hotel.




Overnight in Drakensberg

This morning, continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route you will see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch (not included) outside the capital of Umtata.  We continue via Nelson Mandelas birthplace and home, arriving late afternoon at our accommodation in Chinsta East, on the beautiful, unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast. Tonight, dinner is included at the hotel.




Overnight in Eastern Cape Coast

Awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between your toes.  The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife.  Set off in the mid-morning heading south to Port Elizabeth.




Overnight in Port Elizabeth

Today your journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon for check in at our hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, dinner is included at the hotel.




Overnight in Knysna

After breakfast, you travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world because of its ostrich industry, visit a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, known as ‘the feather capital of the world.  Walk or crawl around the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Travelling back to the Eastern seaboard, you arrive in Mossel Bay by the afternoon.




Overnight in Knysna

Todays journey will eventually end in Cape Town. On the way you stop off in Albertinia to visit a well-known aloe factory. In this area, the Cape Aloe grows wild on many farms, and is still harvested in the traditional, labor-intensive way, providing a livelihood for unskilled, independent tappers. You will drive via Swellendam, Worcester and through the Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon.




Overnight in Cape Town

Enjoy a day at leisure in the 'Mother City' where a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Enjoy quality time exploring this iconic beautiful city with its many world acclaimed attractions. 




Overnight in Cape Town

This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel and the remainder of the day will be at leisure until your transfer to Cape Town International Airport.