20 Day South African Explorer, South Africa Tours

Destination	South Africa Tours
Duration	20 Days
Regions Included	Cape Town • Stellenbosch Wine Route • Cango Caves • Oudtshoorn • Knysna • Tsitsikamma NP • Addo Elephant NP • Coffee Bay • Hole in the Wall (optional) • Lesotho • Drakensberg • Royal Natal NP • Durban • St Lucia Wetland Park • Kruger NP • Panorama Route •

We depart for the beautiful wine region of Stellenbosch. En route to our camp we will visit a wine farm to sample some of the excellent wine. In Whale season (between June and November) we will visit Hermanus in the hope that we will see some of these huge mammals.

Itinerary

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine Route We depart for the beautiful wine region of Stellenbosch. En route to our camp we will visit a wine farm to sample some of the excellent wine. In Whale season (between June and November) we will visit Hermanus in the hope that we will see some of these huge mammals. Day 2/3 Oudtshoorn Knysna Leaving the coast behind us we drive inland to visit the Cango Caves. After taking a tour of this amazing natural wonder we have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm. Returning to the coast via some lovely country roads we drive to the picturesque seaside village of Knysna. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich Riding, Canoeing, Abseiling, Hiking, Lagoon Cruise. Day 4/5 Tsitsikamma National Park It is a short drive to Stormsriver, our base for the next two nights. From here we will explore the coastal region in the Tsitsikamma National Park. The hiking here is some of the best anywhere and includes the option to walk the first few kilometers of the Otter Trail. Optional Activities: Bungee Jumping, Treetop Tours, Hiking. Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park The journey continues further East into the Eastern Cape Province where we spend our time in Addo Elephant National Park surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Game driving in the Park allows us a good opportunity to take some wonderful photos. Day 7/8 Coffee Bay After a last game drive in Addo we depart the Park and drive north along the sunshine coast towards Coffee Bay. We have a full day to relax on the beach and hike to the famous ‘Hole in the Wall’. Optional Activities: Xhosa Village Visit, Hiking. Day 9/10 Lesotho After a long but scenic drive we enter the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trek will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking, Village and School visit. Day 11/12 South Africa – Drakensberg Today we return to South Africa where we drive towards the Royal Natal National Park. We spend the next two nights in this majestic area exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Drakensberg. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking. Day 13 Kwa Zulu Natal Coast/Durban Our journey today takes us through some amazing scenery as we return to the coast. In the late afternoon we arrive in Durban. Optional Activities: Dinner and night out in the city. Day 14 Greater St Lucia Wetland Park We drive up along the Kwa Zulu Natal coast to the well-known Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. We will spend tonight near this amazing wetland and there are various optional activities available to enhance the time spent here. Optional Activities: Lagoon Cruise and Traditional Zulu Village visit. Day 15/16 Swaziland – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Today we enter Swaziland where we will experience some more of Southern Africa’s cultural diversity. We spend the next two nights in the Mlilwane Nature Reserve where we are able to hike on foot. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding, Game Viewing. Day 17/18 South Africa - Kruger National Park We return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger National Park for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Optional Activities: SANP Night Drive, Dawn Game Walk. Day 19 Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre With our minds full of memories of the most famous nature conservation area in the world, we leave the Park. En route to the camp we visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Day 20 Johannesburg On the last day we enjoy the Panorama Route visiting Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window before our arrival in Johannesburg. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.

Notes

Single Supplement R1500

Includes

MEALS: Breakfast x19, Lunch x 20, Dinner x18

Excludes

Meals and activities not specified

Price From: R7 650.00

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