Country: South Africa

Description

Itinerary

Day 1 Johannesburg - Panorama Route – Blyde River Canyon
Our 2 weeks round trip starts at 09h00 from your accommodation. After we have met our tour guide we drive via Dullstroom and Lydenburg to the historical mining town Pilgrims Rest. We will stroll through the town and thereafter we head for the forestry village Graskop. The panoramic route leads us to the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, which were formed by stones swirling around the current where the Blyde and Treur river meet. Thereafter we stop at the spectacular Blyde River Canyon with the “Three Rondavels”. The view over ca. 800 m gorge is breathtaking. Overnight in the Blydepoort Nature Reserve. B
Day 2 Blyde River Canyon – Kruger National Park
After breakfast we will drive into the world famous Kruger National Park. On our way to the camp we might encounter impalas, zebras, giraffes and elephants. Overnight in the Kruger National Park. B
Day 3 Kruger National Park
With sunrise we will leave our camp and go on a game drive to look out for waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos and with a little bit of luck we might see lions, leopards and cheetahs. Overnight in the Kruger National Park. B
Day 4 Kruger National Park – Kingdom of Swaziland
In the morning we will leave the Kruger National Park via the Malelane gate and drive to the Kingdom of Swaziland, known as “Little Switzerland”. This landscape reminds us of this country due to its beautiful mountains and forests. We will drive through the capital Mbabane to the Ezulwini Valley where we will stay overnight. In the evening try our luck in a casino. B
Day 5 Kingdom of Swaziland – Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve
In the morning we will leave Swaziland to head for the 96 453 ha Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve which is in existence since April 1895 and is the oldest game reserve in Africa with more than 1000 black and white Rhinos. On the way to our camp we shall already encounter various game species including probably white rhino. B
Day 6 Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve – Durban
We shall leave the game reserve in the morning and visit a traditional village. We will learn something about the building of huts (traditional houses), the traditional clothes, how to make beer und the family tree. As a closing ceremony we shall watch traditional dances. We drive through Zululand while passing never ending sugar plantations. Upon our arrival in Durban we will start a city tour and visit the Indian Market. Overnight in or near Durban. B
Day 7 Durban – Port Elizabeth – Tsitsikamma National Park
In the morning we will drive to the airport in Durban in order to fly to Port Elizabeth (flight not incl. in price). Upon arrival we head for the Tsitsikamma National Park where we will hike through the forest. On our way we will have breathtaking views of the ocean, cliffs and the forest. Overnight in the Tsitsikamma National Park. B
Day 8 Tsitsikamma National Park – Garden Route
On our way to Knysna we will pass long white sand beaches and forests with yellowwood trees. We drive via the Bloukrans Pass, Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay, where we will hike in the Robberg Nature Reserve – a rocky peninsula that stretches into the sea (approx. 2 hours hike). Thereafter we will drive to Knysna. Overnight in Knysna. B
Day 9 Garden Route
Today a ferry will take us to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. We will drive up into the Reserve on an Unimog. We will stop at a scenic lookout point where we have magnificent views over Knysna and the indian ocean. We will walk back on the 2.2 km Bushbuck Trail, into caves and along the cliffs. Thereafter we can have lunch in the forest under Milkwood trees (own expense) before we return to Knysna. The afternoon is at leisure (i.e. stroll through the city or the Knysna Waterfront). Overnight in Knysna. B
Day 10 Garden Route - Cango Caves – Ostrich Farm - Oudtshoorn
After breakfast we will drive in the direction of George. In Wilderness we will make a short stop to enjoy the beautiful view over the long white sand beaches. We continue via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Here we will visit the impressive Cango Caves before we head for an ostrich farm where you may want to enjoy a ride on an ostrich. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. B
Day 11 Oudtshoorn – Cape Town
We drive via the Robinson Pass to Mossel Bay where we will visit the 500 years old Post Office Tree. We continue via the historical town of Swellendam and the Sir Lowry’s Pass to Cape Town where we stay overnight. B
Day 12 Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – Cape Peninsula
Today we visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens directly at the foot of Table Mountain. Here we will find a variety of different plants situated Afterwards we drive to Simonstown where we visit a penguin colony. We continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where we will have breathtaking views over the ocean. On our way back we drive via the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive (if not closed) where we will enjoy the sunset and the magnificent view over the bay of Hout Bay. Overnight in Cape Town. B
Day 13 Table Mountain – Winelands Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Weather permitting we shall take the cable car up Table Mountain (not included in the price). From the top we have a beautiful view over Cape Town’s harbor, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and the 12 Apostles. At favourable weather you may even see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent many years in captivity. Thereafter we drive to Stellenbosch and visit a wine farm including a cellar and wine tasting tour. We return to Cape Town via Franschhoek.
Overnight in Cape Town. B
Day 14 Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Today we will visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Here we will find a flea markets, an oceanarium and the IMAX theater with impressive films of Africa. Furthermore there are many restaurants and shops to chose from. The tour ends in the afternoon in Cape Town or at Cape Town International Airport.

B: breakfast