South African Surprise
Our South African Surprise Fully Guided Tour is the best value for money guided tour in South Africa. This tour offers accommodation and facilities in the 3* to 4* range accompanied by excellent guiding.DAY 1 (Sun) JOHANNESBURGOn arrival at Johannesburg Airport you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to your hotel. Day free until 19.00hrs for meeting at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Overnight at Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar. (BB)
DAY 2 (Mon) JOHANNESBURG - HAZYVIEW
This morning leave for Mpumalanga, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview for overnight at Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar. (BB,D)
DAY 3 (Tue) KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
An early start with a packed breakfast to enjoy a full day exploring the wonders of the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. Overnight at Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar. Optional full day open safari vehicle game drive is available (own account). (B)
DAY 4 (Wed) HAZYVIEW - SWAZILAND
After breakfast depart on your journey to Swaziland. Enjoy a visit to the Swaziland National Museum before arriving at the Lugogo Sun Hotel or similar for an overnight stay. (BB)DAY 5 (Thu) SWAZILAND - ST LUCIA
This morning travel through Swaziland to Zululand stopping en-route at the roadside markets. Continue to the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures are combined into a vibrant society. Arrive in Hluhluwe in the afternoon for overnight stay at the Protea Hotel Umfolozi or similar. Guests have the option to purchase an excitiing afternoon open safari vehicle game drive in Hulhluwe Park. (BB)
DAY 6 (Fri) ST LUCIA - DURBAN
Guests have the option to relax or take in an optional morning boat cruise (own account) before heading later in the morning towards Durban. Visit the Botanic Gardens and continue with a city centre tour before arriving at the Docklands Hotel or similar in Durban. (BB,D)
DAY 7 (Sat) DURBAN - DRAKENSBERG
Today we head to the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. Proceed on a visit to the 300ft Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander route, arriving at the Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the surroundings or go fishing, hiking or horse riding. (BB,D)
DAY 8 (Sun) DRAKENSBERG
Full day at leisure. Overnight at the Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar. Optional 4X4 Adventure tour up Sani Pass and into Lesotho available (own account). (BB,D)DAY 9 (Mon) DRAKENSBERG - EAST LONDON
This morning continue south to East London. En-route visitng the birth place of Nelson Mandela and seeing the old traditional way of life in the homeland area of the Transkei, stopping for lunch outside the capital of Umtata. Arrive in East London late afternoon for overnight at the Kennaway Hotel or similar. (BB)
DAY 10 (Tue) PORT ELIZABETH
After breaksfast travel through East London for a short orientation tour. Continue via Port Alfred towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial before continuing onto Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Ovenight at the Paxton Hotel or similar. (BB)
DAY 11 (Wed) PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA
Today our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River Mouth. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon for check-in at the Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar for 2 nights. (BB)
DAY 12 (Thu) OUTDSHOORN
After breakfast travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit the Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm. Return to Knysna for overnight. (BB,D)DAY 13 (Fri) KNYSNA - CAPE TOWN
Today's journey ends in Cape Town. On the way stop off at Mossel Bay to visit the famous Old Post Office Tree, Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum. Continue via Swellendam, Worcester and through the Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon. Overnight for 2 nights at the Protea Sea Point or similar. (BB)
DAY 14 (Sat) CAPE TOWN
Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Town, a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. An optional full day Winelands or Peninsula Tour is available (own account). (BB)
DAY 15 (Sun) CAPE TOWN
This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel at 11.00am. The remainder of the day will be under your own arrangements. End of Tour. (BB)
*Price includes: International flights into Johannesburg and from Cape Town, taxes, tour based on two sharing itinerary as outlined.
*=local charge
