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Guided
Southern Africa 2018
Small Group Tours
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
TreadRight Foundation
We are a member of, and contribute to the TreadRight Foundation.
Established and funded as a joint initiative between The Travel
Corporation’s family of brands, including Cullinan Holdings,
the TreadRight Foundation works to help ensure the environment
and communities we visit remain vibrant and preserved for
generations to come.
To date, TreadRight has supported more than 40 sustainable
tourism projects worldwide.
Our guided tours support the following community projects:
BARRYDALE COMMUNITY FARM SCHOOLS (WESTERN CAPE)
Our guided tours support these farm schools through their community
visits and annual Christmas donations.
RHINO CONSERVATION via the Rhino Ride
We have introduced an initiative via The Rhino Ride, to support rhino
conservation through our guided tours. For each guest booked on our
long distance tours we will make a donation to one of the following rhino
conservation charities: Chipembere Rhino Foundation and The Next
Generation Conservation Trust Namibia.
Tourism Community Development Trust
We make an annual donation and contribute 5% of the sales of our
Cape Town Township Tour to these community projects.
DAMARA VILLAGE (NAMIBIA)
Our guided tours support the traditional way of life of the
Damara people.
A family of Brands – Driven by Service
Springbok Atlas Tours and Safaris, a Division of Cullinan Holdings, is part of
The Travel Corporation (TTC) portfolio which has been creating enriching
travel and hospitality experiences for over 100 years.
Contents
All our Southern African Guided Tours and Day Tours
are available online at www.springbokatlas.com
LONG DISTANCE TOURS
South Africa Namibia
departing from Johannesburg: SWW14 14 days Classic Namibia 18
SJC8 8 days Kruger to the Cape 4 SWS7 7 days Namibia Southern Odyssey 19
SJP11 11 days South Africa Highlights Improved route 5
SJC14 14 days South Africa Odyssey Improved route 6 SWN7 7 days Namibia Northern Odyssey 20
SJD7 7 days Wild Kingdoms Safari Improved route 8 SWE4 4 days Namibia Etosha Safari 21
SJC15 15 days Classic South Africa 9 SSS3 3 days Namibia Sossusvlei Desert Adventure 22
SJJ4 4 days Kruger Park Explorer 10 Southern Africa
SJK3 3 days Kruger Park Uncovered 11 BH7 7 days Botswana Explorer 23
departing from Port Elizabeth: BB8 8 days Best of Botswana & Namibia 24
SPC5 5 days Garden Route Glory Improved route 12 Zimbabwe
SPC4 4 days Garden Route Uncovered 13 ZH9 9 days Zimbabwe Highlights 25
departing from Cape Town: VICTORIA FALLS
SCP6 6 days Garden Route Splendour 14 FVF3J/ 3 days Zimbabwe Victoria Falls
SCP4 4 days Garden Route Discovered 15 ZMVF3 Fly-in & Getaway 26
SMCC6 6 days Garden Route, Safari FVF5J/ 5 days Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe
& Winelands Wonder Improved route 16 ZMVF5 Fly-in & Getaway 27
SCF4 4 days Extraordinary Wild Flower Adventure 17
DAY TOURS Johannesburg Day Tours 33
Cape Town Day Tours 28 Mpumalanga Day Tours 34
Cape Town Adventures & Experiences 30 Port Elizabeth Day Tours 34
Durban Day Tours 32 Namibia Day Tours 35
Victoria Falls Day Tours 36
Key & Notes
Inclusive meals
[B] Breakfast
[BL] Breakfast, lunch
[BD] Breakfast, dinner
[LP] Lunch pack
[PB] Packed breakfast
: Intercity/Regional flight
, Border crossing – valid travel
documents required
� Community visit
Language Flags:
Guided in English or German
Important tour information
ll tours run with a minimum of
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2 guests and maximum of 25
guests unless otherwise stated
The vehicle used on tour will
be a luxury sedan, microbus
or coach depending on
number of guests travelling
Where guests have a choice
of accommodation options,
the guests will travel together
in one luxury vehicle with a
professional guide
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Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris Who we are We are pleased to present our Guided 2018 Small Group Tours Brochure. This year marks our 72nd year of being the leader of travel in Southern Africa. We’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences in Africa. Our wide selection of enthralling guided holidays, tours and safaris showcases the many, diverse splendours of Southern Africa. We are the most experienced tour operator in Southern Africa. Our strong purchasing power allows us the very best rates whilst we remain small enough to offer unique tailor-made packages. We pride ourselves on our service excellence, where every routing, lodge and hotel has been inspected by our qualified team to ensure 100% satisfaction for quality, value for money and service levels. When travelling with us, you are free to fully explore, experience and enjoy a continent rich in culture, heritage, people, places, astonishing wildlife and spectacular scenery. We look forward to seeing you on board in 2018! With warm African wishes. Glenn M. McKeag and Giorgi Vass CEO and COO of Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris Front (left to right): Glenn McKeag (CEO), Petina Davis (Assistant Contracting Manager), Colleen Davids (Assistant Operations Manager), Nicole O’Connor (Assistant Operations Manager), Giorgi Vass (COO), Hajiera Noordien (Team Leader), Nadeema Samaai (Finance Manager), Patricia Fourie (Operations Manager), Dudu Gumede (Operations Manager) | Back (left to right): Vikki Fourie (Assistant Product Manager), Victoria Short (Marketing Manager), Chris Chibaduki (Product & Contracting Manager), Elana Redelinghuys (GM Guided Tours), Christelle De Beer (Project Manager), Wendy Levendall (Project Manager), Linda Rademan (Tour Systems & Training Manager), Andre Barnard Jnr (GM Sales) 2
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Kruger to the Cape
Explore the cultural history of Johannesburg, enjoy Big 5 game-
viewing in the Kruger National Park and end off with a balance of FROM R 20 799
sightseeing and leisure in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. 8 days / 7 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Vibrant Soweto with its anti-
7 breakfasts, 3 dinners, apartheid history and modern
accommodation, transport, drive for development, Big 5
open vehicle safari, porterage game-viewing in the Kruger
and sightseeing as specified. National Park and the beauty
and sophistication of
Excludes
Cape Town.
Flights: Johannesburg –
Nelspruit (to depart JHB before Note
15H00), Nelspruit – Cape Town Minimum 2 guests,
(to depart Nelspruit after Maximum 12 guests
11H00). Cableway ticket.
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
High Season: 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 21 100 R 5 250
Low Season: 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 20 799 R 4 400
Hector Pietersen Museum,
Soweto
Kruger 3
Departing Johannesburg National
Park
tour code SjC8 Johannesburg 1 Mpumalanga
Itinerary
DAY 1 mon JOHANNESBURG
Spend a full day exploring Soweto and surrounds. The tour starts
with a visit to the prestigious Apartheid Museum. From here you will
continue to Soweto for a tour through this vibrant township. Continue South Africa
to the Liliesleaf Heritage Site for a tour. Once known as Liliesleaf Farm,
this fascinating heritage site is closely linked to the Rivonia Treason
Trial that led to Nelson Mandela’s incarceration. Return to your hotel
for overnight.
DAY 2 tues : JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [BD] Cape 33
This morning you will be transferred to OR Tambo International Town
Airport for your onward flight to Mpumalanga (unescorted). On arrival
you will be met by our representative and transferred to your lodge.
After freshening up, enter the world famous Kruger National Park and
Special recommendation from our safari guides:
spend the afternoon game viewing in your closed touring vehicle. The
This tour combines best with the Authentic Cape Town Dinner
park offers some of the best game viewing and wildlife opportunities & Show Experience.
in the world. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 wed KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [BD] DAY 5 fri : KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – CAPE TOWN [B]
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Kruger Mpumalanga International
open vehicle game drive (with an English speaking game ranger) Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town (unescorted). On arrival
through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Your guide in Cape Town you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel, where the
will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the Big 5, general game remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore the city (unescorted).
and prolific bird life. Return to the lodge for lunch (own account) and
DAY 6 Sat CAPE TOWN [B]
a short siesta. In the afternoon we will journey once again through
Continue your journey of discovery by joining a morning Cape Town
the magnificent expanses of the Kruger National Park (closed vehicle).
city tour to explore all the highlights including a trip up Table Mountain
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
(weather permitting & cable way ticket for own account) .The remainder
DAY 4 thurs MPUMALANGA [BD] of the afternoon will be at leisure. Overnight in Cape Town.
Enjoy breakfast before setting out to explore the magnificent
DAY 7 sun CAPE TOWN [B]
Panorama Route, one of the most scenic routes in the region, offering
After a relaxing breakfast, you’ll have a full day at leisure.
glorious views, spectacular landscapes and exquisite waterfalls. Visit
Overnight in Cape Town.
majestic sights including God’s Window, the Three Rondavels and
Blyde River Canyon – the third largest canyon of its kind in the world, DAY 8 mon CAPE TOWN [B]
Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the charming village of Graskop – one Enjoy some last minute shopping (unescorted) or sightseeing (own
of the first gold mining camps in the country. Return to the lodge for account). Transfer to the airport, harbour or railway station for your
dinner and overnight. onward journey.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
English 11 1; 15 5; 12; 19 5; 12;19; 26 9 7 18 16 13; 27 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19 10
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SOUTH AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS additional night in knysna
Enjoy Big 5 game-viewing in the Kruger National Park, take in the
FROM R 27 100
finest highlights that cosmopolitan Cape Town has to offer before
setting off on a relaxing journey through the Garden Route. 11 days / 10 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Kruger National Park,
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners, Panorama Route, Cape Town,
accommodation, transport, open Cape Peninsula Tour, wine
vehicle safaris, porterage and tasting, Prince Albert, Cango
sightseeing as specified. Caves & ostrich show farm,
Excludes and Knysna.
SOUTH AFRICA
Flight and departure tax between Note
Johannesburg and Cape Town, Minimum 2 guests,
departing after 15h00. Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 28 400 R 6 200
Comfortable (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 27 100 R 5 350
A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 29 100 R 6 700
A cut above (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 27 700 R 5 900
Cape Peninsula
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 29 400 R 7 700
Premium (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 27 900 R 6 700
Departing Johannesburg for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
Kruger
National 3
tour code SJP11 Park
Hazyview
Itinerary Johannesburg
DAY 1 TUES JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [D]
After being collected from your hotel, head east to the Mpumalanga
region. After freshening up at your lodge enter the world famous Kruger
National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing (closed vehicle).
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. South Africa
DAY 2 WED KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [BD]
Head off on a thrilling open vehicle game drive (with an English
speaking game ranger) through Kruger National Park with pre-
packed breakfast. Return to the lodge for lunch (own account). 1 Prince Albert
Enjoy an afternoon of game viewing (closed vehicle). Oudtshoorn
Cape 33 1
1
Town 22 Port
Knysna
DAY 3 THURS MPUMALANGA [BD] Elizabeth
Explore the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the most scenic
routes in the region, offering glorious views, spectacular landscapes
and exquisite waterfalls. Special recommendation from our safari guides:
This tour combines best with a Victoria Falls Fly-in package.
DAY 4 FRI : KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – JOHANNESBURG –
CAPE TOWN [B]
Travel to OR Tambo International Airport for an onward flight to DAY 9 WED OUDTSHOORN – KNYSNA [BL]
Cape Town, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George and continue via Wilderness,
Remainder of the day is yours to relax or explore the city (unescorted). to Knysna. Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve,
and a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic
DAY 5 SAT CAPE TOWN [B]
views, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon is
Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula.
at leisure.
DAY 6 SUN CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED) [B]
DAY 10 THURS KNYSNA [B]
A full day at leisure. Overnight in Cape Town.
Visit to the Garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna
DAY 7 MON CAPE TOWN – PRINCE ALBERT [B] forest and Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary. Continue to the famous
Travel through the picturesque Hex River Valley, and enjoy a wine Eastern Head with spectacular views of the Knysna Heads (weather
tasting en route. Continue to Matjiesfontein, a National Heritage Site. permitting) and finally to Brenton on Sea, with its unspoilt beaches and
Continue to Prince Albert, another delightful village. peaceful surroundings. Rest of day at leisure.
DAY 8 TUES PRINCE ALBERT – OUDTSHOORN [BD] DAY 11 FRI KNYSNA – PORT ELIZABETH [B]
Enjoy a spectacular drive through Meiringspoort Pass and continue to Transfer (unescorted, driver only) to Port Elizabeth, where the tour
Oudtshoorn. Enjoy a tour of the Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm. ends. Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
German - - 6 6 - - - - 14 4 2 6 -
English 12 2; 16; 30 6; 13; 20; 27 6; 13; 20; 27 10; 24 8; 22 5; 19 3; 17; 31 14; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 6; 13; 20; 27 11
5
South Africa Odyssey improved route
Explore South Africa’s highlights including Kruger National Park,
the cultural heritage of Swaziland and Zululand, the Garden Route FROM R 37 030
and Cape Winelands, finishing with a leisurely stay in Cape Town. 14 days / 13 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Game-viewing in the Kruger
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, National Park, Swazi and Zulu
3 dinners, accommodation, kingdom, the Garden Route,
porterage, transport and Winelands and Cape Town.
sightseeing as specified.
Note
Excludes Minimum 2 guests,
Durban to Port Elizabeth flight Maximum 25 guests
departing before 09h00.
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/09/18 - 31/12/18 R 39 950 R 8 950
Comfortable (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/08/18 R 37 030 R 7 620
A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/09/18 - 31/12/18 R 40 450 R 9 310
Kruger Park wild dogs A cut above (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/08/18 R 37 500 R 7 940
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/09/18 - 31/12/18 R 41 150 R 10 060
Premium (Low Season): 01/05/18-31/08/18 R 37 700 R 8 150
Departing Johannesburg
for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
TOUR CODE SJC14
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3
Hazyview
Itinerary Johannesburg
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Mbabane 11
DAY 1 SUN JOHANNESBURG
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport,
Zululand 111
you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel.
Remainder of the day is at leisure & unescorted. At 19h00 we will
meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet Umhlanga
1
fellow travellers. Durban
South Africa
DAY 2 MON JOHANNESBURG – MPUMALANGA [B]
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South
Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to
the Mpumalanga Province. Dropping several hundred feet into the Oudtshoorn
11 Knysna
lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel to Hazyview, the 3 22
safari hub of the Kruger National Park. Cape Franschhoek Port
Town Elizabeth
DAY 3 TUES MPUMALANGA [B]
After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular
“Panorama Route”, offering views of amazing scenery including Special recommendation from our safari guides:
the 26 kilometre-long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Enhance your tour with the Meerkat Safari and the Franschhoek
Winelands options.
Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and historic God’s Window,
a breathtaking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the
escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.
traditions. We travel to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African
We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the shopping experience at the Ezulwini Craft Market.
remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game Overnight in Swaziland.
experience (optional and for own account).
DAY 6 FRI , SWAZILAND – ZULULAND [B]
DAY 4 WED MPUMALANGA [B] After breakfast we will continue south through Swaziland, before
Enjoy an early morning game drive (in open safari vehicle) in the re-entering South Africa. Travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game
Kruger National Park with a packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the Reserve. Enjoy an (optional and for own account) afternoon open
world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. vehicle safari with an English speaking game ranger.
Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as Overnight Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region.
well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The afternoon is
at leisure at your hotel. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives are DAY 7 SAT ZULULAND – DURBAN (UMHLANGA) [B]
available (optional & for own account). This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on
favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our
DAY 5 THURS , MPUMALANGA – SWAZILAND [BLD] journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations
This morning we travel to Swaziland, an independent Kingdom and sugar cane fields. We arrive early afternoon and the remainder
within the borders of South Africa. An interactive cultural experience of the day is at leisure to enjoy the golden beaches of the Indian
introduces us to the charming people of Swaziland and their Ocean. Overnight in Durban (Umhlanga).
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
English 3; 10 7; 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 4; 11; 18; 25 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 6; 13; 20; 27 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19; 26 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 7; 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 2; 9; 16
German 3 7 4 4 1 6 3 1 5 2 7 4 2
6
DAY 8 SUN DURBAN (UMHLANGA) – KNYSNA [BD] DAY 14 Sat CAPE TOWN [B]
After breakfast, transfer to Durban (Umhlanga) airport for the short Enjoy some last minute shopping (unescorted) or sightseeing (own
southward flight to Port Elizabeth, where we will be met by our account). Transfer to the airport, harbour or railway station for your
representative and once everyone has arrived, we set off to visit the onward journey.
spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River
Mouth (weather permitting). Overnight in Knysna.
DAY 9 MON KNYSNA [BL]
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the
Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we can take a trailer ride to the FRANSCHHOEK WINELANDS OPTION
top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and You will have the opportunity to maximise your experience
lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon of picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm
is at leisure to further explore this charming town. hospitality and fine wines, thereafter rejoining the tour
SOUTH AFRICA
with minimum disruption.
DAY 10 TUES KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN [BL]
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as
the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming DAY 11 WED OUDTSHOORN – FRANSCHHOEK [B]
industry. We’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and light lunch, There is an option (for own account and subject to availability)
before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. After breakfast,
Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale
nature through the ages. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and
DAY 11 WED OUDTSHOORN – cape town [B] � teachers (subject to the school being open). Continue to
There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to Franschhoek, a picturesque village surrounded by spectacular
enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. After breakfast, the journey vineyards, where French Huguenots settled more than 300
continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, to visit a local years ago, bringing with them their age-old French wine and
farm school, interact with the children and teachers (subject to the food culture. Overnight in Franschhoek.
school being open). Continue to Franschhoek, a picturesque village DAY 12 THURS FRANSCHHOEK – CAPE TOWN [BD]
surrounded by spectacular vineyards. Transfer to Cape Town. After a leisurely breakfast, your story telling guide will take
DAY 12 thurs CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED) [BD] you through Franschhoek village, sharing with you the
Full day of leisure. Authentic dinner and show. fascinating history of the French Huguenots and the Huguenot
Memorial Museum. Enjoy a wine tasting before continuing to
DAY 13 FRI CAPE TOWN [B] Cape Town, where you’ll be rejoining the main tour.
Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the Authentic dinner and show.
most spectacular coastal scenery in the world.
ENHANCE YOUR TOUR - Option 1 ENHANCE YOUR TOUR - Option 2
R 690 per person R 2 950 per person sharing
rates valid 01/12/17 - 31/12/18 R 1 030 single supplement
rates valid 01/12/17 - 31/12/18
Meerkat Safari, Oudtshoorn Option
Franschhoek Winelands Option
Experience an early morning Meerkat Safari in Oudtshoorn.
Witness these incredible wild habituated creatures emerging The South Africa Odyssey offers the option to spend a night in
out of their burrows in time to soak up the sun. Option the Franschhoek valley, a picturesque village surrounded by
available to guests travelling on the following tours: SA spectacular vineyards and mountains. Also included is a tour
Odyssey, Garden Route Glory and Garden Route Uncovered. of the village, the Huguenot Museum and a wine tasting.
(Subject to availability and whether permitting.) (A night in Franschhoek replaces night 11 in Cape Town.)
Meerkats Franschhoek
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WILD KINGDOMS SAFARI improved route
Bushveld and canyons, big game and traditional Africa, mountains
and beaches– explore the diverse and scenic eastern region of
South Africa.
FROM R 18 370
7 days / 6 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Breathtaking vantage points
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, along the Panorama Route,
accommodation, porterage, Big 5 game-viewing in the
transport, and sightseeing Kruger National Park and
as specified. fascinating cultures of Swazi
Note and Zulu kingdoms.
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
High Season: 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/09/18 - 31/12/18 R 18 960 R 4 700
Low Season: 01/05/18 - 31/08/18 R 18 370 R 4 450
Game drive
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Departing Johannesburg 1 Hazyview
tour code SjD7 Johannesburg Mbabane
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Itinerary Zululand 1
DAY 1 SUN JOHANNESBURG
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport,
you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. South Africa Durban
Remainder of the day is at leisure & unescorted. At 19h00 we will
meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet
fellow travellers.
DAY 2 MON JOHANNESBURG – MPUMALANGA [B]
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South
Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing
to the Mpumalanga Province. We travel via the historic towns of
Dullstroom and Lydenburg, Long Tom Pass and Sabie to Hazyview,
the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.
DAY 3 TUES MPUMALANGA [B] recommendation from our safari guides:
After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular This tour combines best with a scenic Garden Route Tour.
“Panorama Route”, offering views of amazing scenery including
the 26 kilometre-long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three
Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and historic God’s Window, experience introduces us to the charming people of Swaziland and
a breathtaking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, and on to
escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African shopping experience
at the Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets,
We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the beadwork and carvings. Overnight in Swaziland.
remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game
experience (optional and for own account). DAY 6 FRI , SWAZILAND – ZULULAND [B]
After breakfast we will continue south through Swaziland, before
DAY 4 WED MPUMALANGA [B] re-entering South Africa. Travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game
Enjoy an early morning game drive (in your closed touring vehicle) Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora
in the Kruger National Park with a packed breakfast. Kruger is one and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white
of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of rhino. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle
wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and safari (optional and for own account) with an English speaking
elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The game ranger in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Overnight
afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. Late afternoon open vehicle Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region.
game drives are available (optional & for own account).
DAY 7 SAT ZULULAND – DURBAN (UMHLANGA) [B]
DAY 5 THURS , MPUMALANGA – SWAZILAND [BLD] This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on
This morning we travel to Swaziland, an independent Kingdom favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our journey
within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar
crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural cane fields. We arrive early afternoon where the tour ends.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
English 3;10 7; 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 4; 11; 18; 25 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 6; 13; 20; 27 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19; 26 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 7; 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 2; 9; 16
German 3 7 4 4 1 6 3 1 5 2 7 4 2
8CLASSIC SOUTH AFRICA
Explore South Africa from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 15 days.
This extraordinary journey will highlight the unbelievable diversity
that South Africa has to offer.
FROM R 24 510
15 days / 14 nights
Table Mountain Cableway Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Game viewing in Kruger
14 breakfasts, 4 dinners, National Park, Panorama
accommodation, porterage, route, Swazi & Zulu Kingdoms,
transportation, sightseeing Drakensberg mountains,
Mandela’s birthplace, Garden
and Kruger Park Conservation
levy (subject to increase at Route and Cape Town.
SOUTH AFRICA
discretion of game park). Note
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 44 guests
Shuttle service on Day 1
runs 06h15 – 22h00
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
High Season: 01/01/18 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 26 400 R 7 700
Low Season: 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 24 510 R 7 400
22
Hazyview
11
Johannesburg
1
1
Mbabane
Umfolozi 11
Departing Johannesburg Durban
South Africa 11
tour code SjC15 Southern 22
Drakensburg
Itinerary
DAY 1 SUN JOHANNESBURG Chintsa East 11
Shuttle transfer to hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Knysna
2 1
DAY 2 MON HAZYVIEW [B] Cape 1
1 Port
Town Mossel Bay Elizabeth
Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, God’s Window,
and Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.
DAY 3 TUES KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [PB] Special recommendation from our safari guides:
Early morning game drive (in closed vehicle) in Kruger National Park. This tour combines best with the Authentic Cape Town Dinner
Afternoon at leisure. & Show Experience.
DAY 4 WED , SWAZILAND [B]
Depart to Swaziland. Afternoon visit to a Chief’s village. DAY 10 TUES PORT ELIZABETH [B]
Enjoy the beach before we continue south to Port Elizabeth.
DAY 5 THUrs , ST LUCIA AND SURROUNDS [B]
Journey through Zululand into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal to DAY 11 WED KNYSNA [BD]
Umfolozi area. Visit Tsitsikamma Forest, walk to the Storms River Mouth and arrive in
Knysna late afternoon.
DAY 6 FRI DURBAN [B]
Optional morning boat cruise (own account). Afternoon Durban DAY 12 THURS Knysna – Mosselbay [B]
orientation tour. Travel to Oudtshoorn for the day. Visit ostrich farm and Cango Caves.
Overnight at Mossel Bay.
DAY 7 SAT DRAKENSBERG [BD]
Head into the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, via Howick Falls visit. DAY 13 FRI CAPE TOWN [B]
Afternoon at leisure. Travel to Cape Town, via Post Office Tree, Bartholomeus Diaz Museum
and Shell Museum.
DAY 8 SUN DRAKENSBERG [BD]
Full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent DAY 14 SAT CAPE TOWN [B]
Southern Drakensberg Mountains. There are also many leisure Enjoy a day of leisure in the ‘Mother City’ where a visit to the V&A
activities to be enjoyed at the resort. Waterfront is recommended. Enjoy quality time exploring this
beautiful city.
DAY 9 MON EASTERN CAPE COAST [BD]
Continue south via Nelson Mandela’s birth place and house, to DAY 15 SUN CAPE TOWN [B]
Chintsa East, on the unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast. Day at leisure until transfer to Cape Town International airport.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
English - 14 11 11 15 13 10 8; 22 5; 19 9 7; 21 4; 18 9
9Kruger Park Explorer
Escape on an awe-inspiring safari to the world-famous Kruger
National Park before discovering the picturesque Panorama Route FROM R 13 120
with its breathtaking views of the majestic Blyde River Canyon. 4 days / 3 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Big 5 game viewing in the
3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, famous Kruger National Park,
accommodation, transport, and gorgeous mountain
open vehicle safari, porterage scenery and breathtaking
and sightseeing as specified. views along Mpumalanga’s
Note scenic Panorama Route.
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
High Season: 01/12/17-31/03/18 & 01/10/18 -31/12/18 R 13 400 R 2 060
Low Season: 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 13 120 R 2 060
Kruger
National
Park
3
Game drive
Johannesburg
Departing Johannesburg
tour code SJJ4
South Africa
Itinerary
DAY 1 TUES JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [D]
This morning you will be collected from your hotel, heading east to the
Mpumalanga region. After freshening up at your lodge enter the world
famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing
in your closed touring vehicle. The park offers some of the best game
viewing and wildlife opportunities in the world – and visitors will soon
appreciate the challenges of managing this unique reserve. Return to
the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 WED KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [BD] Special recommendation from our safari guides:
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a This tour combines best with a scenic Garden Route Tour.
thrilling open vehicle game drive (with English speaking game ranger)
through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Your guide
God’s Window
will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the Big 5, general game
and prolific bird life. Return to the lodge for lunch (own account) and
a short siesta. In the afternoon we will journey once again through
the magnificent expanses of the Kruger National Park, unrivalled in
its diversity of flora and fauna. Enjoy an afternoon of game viewing
in your closed touring vehicle pursuing the Big 5 and other rare and
endangered species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 THURS MPUMALANGA [BD]
Enjoy breakfast before setting out to explore the magnificent
Panorama Route, one of the most scenic routes in the region, offering
glorious views, spectacular landscapes and exquisite waterfalls. Visit
majestic sights including God’s Window, the Three Rondavels and
Blyde River Canyon – the third largest canyon of its kind in the world,
Bourkes Luck Potholes and the charming village of Graskop, one of
the first gold mining camps in the country. Return to the lodge for
dinner and overnight.
DAY 4 FRI KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – JOHANNESBURG [B]
Enjoy breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg.
Arrive in Johannesburg, at OR Tambo International Airport, at
approximately 14h30, where the tour ends on arrival.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
German - - 6 6 - - - - 14 4 2 6 -
English 12 2; 16; 30 6; 13; 20; 27 6; 13; 20; 27 10; 24 8; 22 5; 19 3; 17; 31 14; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 6; 13; 20; 27 11
10Kruger Park uncovered
Experience the sights and sounds of Kruger National Park with
exciting close encounters with the famous Big 5 and many other
animals and birds, all whilst enjoying a luxury hotel.
FROM R 9 230
3 days / 2 nights
Lions Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Expertly guided game
2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, drives, open safari vehicles
accommodation, open vehicle offering the opportunity to
safaris, return road transfer from truly experience the African
Johannesburg (unescorted), and wilderness and superb
sightseeing as specified. Tour accommodation in a
SOUTH AFRICA
may be extended. hotel bordering Kruger
National Park.
DEPARTURE DATES
Departs Johannesburg daily, Note
subject to availability. Minimum 2 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
High Season: 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 10 150 R 1 420
Low Season: 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 9 990 R 1 420
Ex KMIA Airport (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 9 380 R 1 420
Ex KMIA Airport (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 9 230 R 1 420
Additional Night (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 3 660 R 710
Additional Night (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 3 590 R 7 10
Hazyview 2
Johannesburg
South Africa
Special recommendation from our safari guides:
This tour combines best with a Victoria Falls & Chobe fly-in package.
Departing Johannesburg
tour code SJk3
Itinerary
DAY 1 JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [D]
Transfer from hotel (unescorted, driver only) to the Mpumalanga
region. After freshening up at lodge enter the world famous Kruger
National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in an open
safari vehicle. This superb sanctuary is a wildlife oasis, and home to
spectacular wildlife including the Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo
and elephant, as well as cheetah, wild dog and some 200 other
animal species indigenous to the area. Return to lodge for dinner
and overnight.
DAY 2 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [BD]
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a
thrilling open vehicle safari (with English speaking game ranger)
through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Your guide
will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the “Big Five”, general
game and prolific bird life. Stop at one of the rest camps for lunch
(own account). Spend the remainder of the afternoon game viewing.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – JOHANNESBURG [B]
Enjoy breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg.
Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30 Boma Dinner
(unescorted) where the tour ends on arrival.
11Garden Route Glory improved route
Enjoy the gorgeous Garden Route and its abundant attractions!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the mountain
ranges which run parallel to the stunning southern Cape coastline.
FROM R 11 610
5 days / 4 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Departing Port Elizabeth
Includes Knysna, Featherbed Nature
tour code SPC5 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, Reserve, Oudtshoorn, visit
1 dinner, accommodation, Cango Caves and ostrich show
Itinerary porterage, transport and farm, Barrydale community
DAY 1 SUN PORT ELIZABETH – KNYSNA [D] sightseeing as specified. visit and Franschhoek.
Depart PE and visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Note
Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). We’ll arrive at our Minimum 2 guests,
hotel in Knysna, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the Maximum 25 guests
heart of the Garden Route.
DAY 2 MON KNYSNA [BL]
After a leisurely breakfast we’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Featherbed Nature Reserve, where we can take a trailer ride to the Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 12 160 R 1 800
top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and Comfortable (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 11 610 R 1 600
lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 12 670 R 2 170
is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a
A cut above (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 12 260 R 2 155
natural harbour lagoon.
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 13 800 R 2 400
DAY 3 TUES KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN [BL] Premium (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 13 100 R 2 230
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as
for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming
industry. We’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour and light lunch,
before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the
Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted
by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late
afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own
account). Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
DAY 11 WED OUDTSHOORN – cape town [B] �
South Africa
There is an option (for own account and subject to availability) to
enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. After this thrilling experience,
head back for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, the journey
continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, to visit a local farm
school, interact with the children and teachers. (is subject to the Oudtshoorn
school being open). Continue to Franschhoek, a picturesque village Cape 1
1
surrounded by spectacular vineyards. Transfer to Cape Town. 2
Town Franschhoek Knysna Port
DAY 5 THURS FRANSCHHOEK – CAPE TOWN [B] Elizabeth
After a leisurely breakfast, our story telling guide will take us on a tour
through Franschhoek village, sharing with us the fascinating history of
the French Huguenots and the Huguenot Memorial Museum. Enjoy a
wine tasting before continuing to Cape Town, the oldest city in South Special recommendation from our safari guides:
Africa, spectacularly set at the foot of Table Mountain and where the This tour combines best with a Marine Big 5 Safari Experience.
tour ends.
Knysna Drydock Barrydale pupil at school with tourist
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
English 10; 17 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 4; 11; 18; 25 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 6; 13; 20; 27 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19; 26 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 7; 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 2; 9; 16; 23
German 10 14 11 11 8 13 10 8 12 9 14 11 9
12Garden Route Uncovered
Experience the highlights of the Garden Route in 4 days. Enjoy
the bright greens and blues of the forests and lagoons and the
evocative landscapes of the Klein Karoo and Oudtshoorn.
FROM R 10 700
4 days / 3 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Knysna, Featherbed Nature
3 breakfasts, 2 Lunches, Reserve, Oudtshoorn, visit
1 dinner, accommodation, Cango Caves and ostrich
porterage, transport and show farm and Barrydale
sightseeing as specified. community visit.
Note
SOUTH AFRICA
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 10 880 R 1 080
Comfortable (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 10 700 R 1 080
A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 11 310 R 1 150
A cut above (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 11 200 R 1 110
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 31/03/18 & 01/10/18 - 31/12/18 R 11 450 R 1 310
Cango Caves Premium (Low Season): 01/04/18 - 30/09/18 R 11 310 R 1 280
for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
Departing Port Elizabeth
tour code SPC4
Itinerary
DAY 1 sun PORT ELIZABETH – KNYSNA [D] South Africa
Head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian
Ocean coastline and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges
and indigenous forests. You’ll arrive at your hotel in Knysna, known
as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful
lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. The afternoon is at leisure
to relax or explore the town. Overnight in Knysna.
Oudtshoorn
Cape 1
DAY 2 mon KNYSNA [BL] 2
After a leisurely breakfast you’ll enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Town Port
Knysna
Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take a trailer ride to the Elizabeth
top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and
lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon
is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a Special recommendation from our safari guides:
natural harbour lagoon. This tour combines best with a Mount Nelson Afternoon High Tea Experience.
DAY 3 tues KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN [Bl]
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as
the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s ostrich farming Coastal walk on Featherbed Nature Reserve
industry. You’ll visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour and light lunch
before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the
Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by
nature through the ages. Travel to your hotel in the late afternoon,
in time to check in and relax before dinner (for own account).
Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
DAY 4 wed � OUDTSHOORN – cape town [B]
There is an option (for own account) to enjoy an early morning
Meerkat Safari (see page 7). Witness these incredible wild habituated
creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun
before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting).
After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to
Barrydale to visit a local farm school, interact with the children and
teachers, spending time with them in the classroom (visit is subject
to the school being open). Continue to Franschhoek, a picturesque
village surrounded by spectacular vineyards. Here you will disembark
the tour and be transferred (with a driver only) to Cape Town where
the tour ends.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
English 10; 17 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 4; 11; 18; 25 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 6; 13; 20; 27 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19; 26 2; 9; 16; 23; 30 7; 14; 21; 28 4; 11; 18; 25 2; 9; 16; 23
German 10 14 11 11 8 13 10 8 12 9 14 11 9
13Garden Route Splendour
Travelling through picturesque scenery, explore charming historic
towns off the beaten track in the Klein Karoo and the coastal
holiday towns of the Garden Route.
FROM R 13 500
6 days / 5 nights
Tsitsikamma
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Stunning scenery, the Karoo
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, towns of Matjiesfontein and
accommodation, porterage, Prince Albert, Oudtshoorn,
transport and sightseeing Knysna and the extraordinary
as specified. natural beauty of Tsitsikamma
Note National Park.
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 14 150 R 2 230
Comfortable (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 13 500 R 2 120
A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 14 900 R 2 800
A cut above (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 14 500 R 2 600
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 15 500 R 3 500
Departing Cape Town Premium (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 15 100 R 3 300
for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
tour code Scp6
Itinerary
DAY 1 mon CAPE TOWN – PRINCE ALBERT
Travel through the picturesque Hex River Valley. Continue to
Matjiesfontein, a National Heritage Site. The journey continues to
Prince Albert, another delightful village, dating back to 1762. South Africa
Overnight in Prince Albert.
DAY 2 tues PRINCE ALBERT – OUDTSHOORN [BD]
After breakfast, enjoy a spectacular drive through the Swartberg
Mountains to Oudtshoorn. Enjoy a tour of the Cango Caves and visit Prince Albert
an ostrich farm. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. 1 Oudtshoorn
Cape 1 Port
Town 2 1 Elizabeth
DAY 3 wed OUDTSHOORN – KNYSNA [BL] Knysna Tsitsikamma
Travel over the Outeniqua Pass via George and Wilderness to Knysna.
Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where
you can take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy
panoramic views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under Special recommendation from our safari guides:
the milkwood trees. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. This tour combines best with a Vintage Sidecar Whale & Dolphin
Route Experience.
DAY 4 thurs KNYSNA [B]
Today you’ll explore the Knysna area. Your journey will include a visit
to the Garden of Eden, set in the lush, green, indigenous Knysna
forest, and to Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, where you will be
able to see a variety of primates, roaming free in the forest. The
tour continues to the famous Eastern Head for spectacular views
of the Knysna Heads (weather permitting) and to Brenton on Sea, a
breathtaking holiday location. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Knysna.
DAY 5 fri KNYSNA – TSITSIKAMMA [B]
Travel to Plettenberg Bay and visit Birds of Eden sanctuary, the biggest
single free flight aviary in the world. Continue to Bloukrans Bridge,
currently offering the highest commercially operated bungy jump in
the world. Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth
(weather permitting). Overnight in the Tsitsikamma area.
DAY 6 Sat TSITSIKAMMA – PORT ELIZABETH [B]
Head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth. Enjoy
a city orientation tour of Port Elizabeth, where the tour ends on arrival.
Matjiesfontein
Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
German 4 8 12 12 - - - - 20 3 8 5 3
English 4; 18 8; 22 5; 12; 19; 26 5; 12; 19; 26 2; 16; 30 14; 28 11; 22 9; 23 6; 20 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19; 26 3; 17
14Garden Route Discovered
Explore charming historic towns off the beaten track in the Klein
Karoo, travel through picturesque scenery and take in all the top
highlights of the Garden Route in just four days.
FROM R 10 320
4 days / 3 nights
Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Stunning scenery of the Hex
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, River Valley, Matjiesfontein,
accommodation, porterage, picturesque holiday towns
transport and sightseeing offering, great shopping and fine
as specified. dining and the extraordinary
Note natural beauty.
SOUTH AFRICA
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 10 640 R 1 560
Comfortable (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 10 320 R 1 520
A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 10 820 R 1 830
A cut above (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 10 670 R 1 775
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 11 050 R 2 540
Premium (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 10 880 R 2 420
Departing Cape Town for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
tour code SCP4
Itinerary
DAY 1 mon CAPE TOWN – PRINCE ALBERT
Travel through the picturesque Hex River Valley, surrounded by South Africa
magnificent mountains. Continue to Matjiesfontein, where a part of
the local hotel served as a convalescent hospital for British officers
during the Anglo-Bar War. The entire village was declared a National
Heritage Site in 1975 and is today a charming, beautifully restored
throwback to the late Victorian era. The journey continues to Prince Prince Albert
Albert, another delightful village, dating back to 1762. The town is 1 Oudtshoorn
Cape 1
known for its sun-ripened fresh and dried fruit, vineyards, olives and Town 1
local cheese. Overnight in Prince Albert. Knysna Port
Elizabeth
DAY 2 tues PRINCE ALBERT – OUDTSHOORN [BD]
After breakfast, enjoy a spectacular drive through Meiringspoort Pass,
with breathtaking rock formations and jaw-dropping beauty, as the Special recommendation from our safari guides:
road winds its way through the Swartberg Mountains to the quaint This tour combines best with a Kruger Park Safari.
little Karoo village of De Rust. Continue to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich
capital of the world and home to the spectacular limestone caverns
Safari Ostrich Farm
of the Cango Caves. Enjoy a tour of one of the world’s great natural
wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. In the afternoon, visit
an ostrich farm for a guided tour. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
DAY 3 wed OUDTSHOORN – KNYSNA [BL]
After breakfast, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George, and then
via Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort to Knysna, nestling on the
banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a
lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can take
a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views
of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood trees.
The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Knysna.
DAY 4 thurs KNYSNA – Port Elizabeth [B]
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred (unescorted, driver only) to Port
Elizabeth. You’ll head eastwards along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port
Elizabeth, known as the “friendly city”, with a wonderful climate. The
tour ends on arrival in Port Elizabeth.
Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
German 4 8 12 12 - - - - 20 3 8 5 3
English 4; 18 8; 22 5; 12; 19; 26 5; 12; 19; 26 2; 16; 30 14; 28 11; 22 9; 23 6; 20 3; 10; 17; 24 1; 8; 15; 22; 29 5; 12; 19; 26 3; 17
15GARDEN ROUTE,
SAFARI & WINELANDS wonder improved route
Relish the scenic splendour of the Garden Route, a private game
reserve and Cape Winelands. This circular route, ending back in
Cape Town, takes in all the highlights of this beautiful region.
FROM R 16 020
6 days / 5 nights
Game drive Quick Facts Highlights
Includes Oudtshoorn, Knysna, one night
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, in a private game reserve,
3 dinners, accommodation, Hermanus and wine tasting in
porterage, transport, and the Cape Winelands.
sightseeing as specified. Note
Minimum 2 guests,
Maximum 25 guests
Rates valid 1/12/2017 – 31/12/2018 PP/Sharing s/supp
Comfortable (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 16 230 R 2 600
Comfortable (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 16 020 R 2 600
A cut above (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 18 470 R 3 990
A cut above (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 17 960 R 3 820
Premium (High Season): 01/12/17 - 30/04/18 & 01/08/18 - 31/12/18 R 20 040 R 5 530
Premium (Low Season): 01/05/18 - 31/07/18 R 18 380 R 4 730
for explanation on accommodation options see page 1
Departing Cape Town
tour code SMCC6
Itinerary South Africa
DAY 1 THURS � CAPE TOWN – OUDTSHOORN [D]
Travel Route 62 to Oudtshoorn. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
DAY 2 FRI OUDTSHOORN – KNYSNA [BL]
After breakfast take a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Oudtshoorn
Cape 1
Cango Caves. Return to Oudtshoorn for a tour and light lunch at an Town 2
1
ostrich farm. Our journey continues over the scenic Outeniqua Pass 1
Knysna
to George, and then onto Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Hermanus Albertinia
Africa. Overnight in Knysna.
DAY 3 SAT KNYSNA [BL]
Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where you can Special recommendation from our safari guides:
take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic This tour combines best with an African Dinner Experience.
views of the town and lagoon, returning for lunch under the milkwood
trees. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town
set around a natural harbour lagoon. Overnight in Knysna.
DAY 4 SUN KNYSNA – ALBERTINIA [BD] Hermanus
Travel via George and Mossel Bay to Albertinia. Enjoy an afternoon
open vehicle game drive at a malaria free private game reserve that
is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the Big 5.
Overnight in Albertinia.
DAY 5 Mon ALBERTINIA – HERMANUS [BD]
Your safari adventure continues with an early morning open vehicle
game drive. Your expert guide will endeavour to spoil you with
sightings of the Big 5, general game and prolific bird life. Our journey
continues to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of
the whale route, offering the best land based whale watching
(Aug - Nov) in the world. Dinner and overnight in Hermanus.
DAY 6 Tues HERMANUS – CAPE TOWN [B]
Head off to Franschhoek for a wine tasting, before travelling to
Cape Town, where the tour ends.
Guests may disembark, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.
Departure dates
languages Dec‘17 jan’18 feb’18 mar’18 apr’18 may’18 jun’18 jul’18 aug’18 sep’18 oct’18 nov’18 DEC’18
German 7 4 1 1 5 3 14 12 2 6 4 1 6
English 7; 14 4; 18 1; 8; 15; 22 1; 8; 15; 22 5; 19 3; 17 14 12 2; 16; 30 6; 13; 20; 27 4; 11; 18; 25 1; 8; 15; 22 6; 13
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