Scenic South Africa 18 day Escorted Tour, 28 July - 14 August 2020 - From $11,995 per person twin-share | From $14,995 per person solo occupancy
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Experience. The Difference.
Scenic South Africa
18 day Escorted Tour, 28 July - 14 August 2020
From $11,995 per person twin-share | From $14,995 per person solo occupancy
“A World in One Country” - South heading to South Africa’s first UNESCO World
Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, St Lucia
Africa’s natural beauty, melting – a haven of serenity and abundant bird life, home
Tour Highlights
pot of cultures and astoundingly to the Nile crocodile and mighty hippopotamus.
Explore
l the city of Cape Town
Cross the border into Swaziland, or officially, the
diverse wildlife attract hundreds Tour the Cape Peninsula
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Kingdom of eSwatini, and visit a traditional living
Visit an African Penguin colony
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of visitors to the tip of the Dark Swazi village.
Visit Robben Island
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Witness spectacular fervent valleys and craggy
Continent – and for good reason. canyons along the Panorama Route, including the
Drive the famous Garden Route
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Gain an insight into Xhosa culture
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aptly named, “God’s Window”, where montane
Addo Elephant National Park
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Rugged, and intensely beautiful mountain ranges forests give way to plunging waterfalls, gaping rock
Travel to the summit of the Sani
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wrap around the varied landscape of sweeping formations and the otherworldly geological tunnels
Pass in 4x4 vehicle
coastlines, grassy savannahs and dense rainforests. of Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Meet the Basotho and Swazi
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Rural tribal culture, distinctly different in language, Enjoy a luxurious 2-night lodge stay, while
village locals
dress and craft, tell their stories through song and surrounded by the African bush and wildlife at the
UNESCO World Heritage
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dance. National Parks and Private Reserves deliver bend of the seasonal Kapama River. Accompanied
iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
some of the finest game viewing, while pampering by a skilled ranger and tracker, expect to encounter
Mpumalanga's Panorama Route
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you in comfort, on safari. a diverse range of animal and bird species in a
Private concession Game Reserve
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Experience South Africa’s immense richness on Private Reserve, where you’ll be as close as anyone
& Safari
this escorted tour, encompassing the best of can get to all creatures great and small!
the country’s highlights.
From the icons of the cosmopolitan city of Cape
Town take in the remarkable topography of the Meet Lyndon and Colette Hadden
Garden Route, en route to the conservation NZ born, Lyndon's career spanned 20 years in the travel industry,
sanctuary of Addo Elephant Park. Heading east, culminating in ownership of a reputable travel agency in Shirley.
capture the vast stretches of unspoilt sandy beach Travel has taken Lyndon and his wife, Colette, originally from UK, to
fringing South Africa’s “Wild Coast”, where the over 55 countries with many more on their wish list. Their love of the
warm waters of the Indian Ocean laps at its edge. outdoors and the environment led to a career change and when not
Travel inland to the dramatic mountainous region selling beeswax wraps at the weekly Christchurch Farmer's Market, you might find Lyndon and
of the Drakensberg where, at almost 3,000m above Colette astride their Royal Enfield touring bikes exploring our beautiful scenery, in search of yet
sea level, the Sani Pass, often decked in snow, another perfect sunrise over Aoraki Mt Cook.
offers magnificent vistas along the way. Traverse This tour will be escorted by Lyndon and Colette, subject to the minimum group size threshold. See booking form for details.
the slopes of this legendary Pass in 4x4 vehicles,
stopping for lunch at Africa’s highest pub!
NOTE: This is a leisurely paced tour with a number of 2-night stays and an average of 4.5 hours driving between
Descend to the sub-tropical coastal city of Durban, hotel stops. However, there are some longer driving days of 6 hours and one 10 hour day, incorporating scheduled
known for its Indian and colonial influences, before rest stops and sightseeing.
sheltered beach of inlets where an African Penguin
colony has made its home since 1982. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Fri, 31 Jul – ROBBEN ISLAND / TABLE
MOUNTAIN / WINE TASTING
Visit Robben Island by ferry and gain an insight into
the island’s history, in particular Nelson Mandela’s
time spent on the island, through an informative
tour guided by a former political prisoner of the
island. Later, enjoy a city tour identifying notable
Your Tour Itinerary landmarks and, weather permitting, ascend to the
top of Table Mountain for a bird’s-eye view of the
city and its beaches. Your day concludes with a
DAY 1: Tue, 28 Jul – DEPART CHRISTCHURCH - wine-tasting at an historical wine estate dating back
SINGAPORE to 1685. (B, D) 180,000 hectares of conservation incorporating a
Depart Christchurch mid-morning and arrive in
DAY 5: Sat, 01 Aug – TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and
Singapore for your short-stay transit hotel.
PARK / KNYSNA flora. This sanctuary has boosted its elephant
DAY 2: Wed, 29 Jul – ARRIVE CAPE TOWN / DAY Departing Cape Town, your destination today is population from only 11 in 1931 to over 600 today,
AT LEISURE / WELCOME DINNER Knysna and the famous Garden Route – a drive and is also home to lion, buffalo, black rhino,
Your flight touches down in Johannesburg en route which takes in the beautiful coastline featuring spotted hyena, leopard, antelope and zebra. (B, D)
to your arrival into Cape Town. Head to the V & A lakes, mountains, tall indigenous forests, amber- DAY 8: Tue, 04 Aug – CHINTSA (EAST LONDON
Waterfront for lunch and an opportunity to unwind coloured rivers and golden beaches. Along the way, AREA)
or shop before check-in at your hotel. The rest of you’ll visit the Tsitsikamma NP and walk beneath After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll head to South
the day is at leisure until early evening, when you’ll the tranquil canopy of giant and ancient Africa’s Wild Coast – an area of pristine coastline
meet for a Welcome Dinner at one of Cape Town’s Yellowwoods, arriving at Storms River Mouth to and lush vegetation – the pace is idyllically slow
most eclectic Pan-African restaurants, where dining peer into the depths of the sheer gorge. (B, D) here. After check-in at your hotel, the rest of the day
is a celebration of food and flavours, accompanied
DAY 6: Sun, 02 Aug – KNYSNA TOWNSHIP / is free to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. (B, D)
by live entertainment. (L, D)
KYNSNA LAGOON DAY 9: Wed, 05 Aug – SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG
DAY 3: Thu, 30 Jul – CAPE POINT / BOULDERS Today is a chance to enjoy a cuppa and connect After a long drive you’ll arrive in the heart of the
BEACH with local villagers, while gaining an insight into mountainous region of the Drakensberg.
Tour the Cape Peninsula. Start with a boat cruise to Xhosa culture. Learn a few new phrases, visit a little Woodlands, lakes and rivers all lie snugly at the foot
Seal Island followed by a scenic drive along school and learn of their new housing project and of this dramatic backdrop of mountains.
Chapman’s Peak Drive, en route to what is community developments. Later, enjoy a leisurely Settle in for a cooler night and awake to the
affectionately referred to as the southern tip of lunch aboard a floating restaurant as you sail out on possibility of snow on the peaks! (B, D)
Africa – Cape Point. Weather permitting, you’ll take the Knysna Lagoon. (B, L, D)
The Flying Dutchman funicular to where the Atlantic DAY 10: Thu, 06 Aug – SANI PASS
DAY 7: Mon, 03 Aug – ADDO ELEPHANT
and Indian Oceans are said to meet and be Today your adventure begins when you board your
NATIONAL PARK / PORT ELIZABETH
rewarded with spectacular views of the point and 4x4 vehicle and ascend to 2874m above sea level,
This morning you’ll head to Addo Elephant NP -
ocean. The afternoon takes in Boulders Beach, a stopping to take in the views as you climb to reach
Your Tour Itinerary (continued)
Tour price
the summit of the Sani Pass, where lunch is served from $11,995
at the highest pub in Africa! per person twin share
Travel to a local Basotho village and meet the locals From $14,995 per person
of the area, before returning to your hotel for the single occupancy
night. (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Fri, 07 Aug - DURBAN Price includes:
Leaving the mountains, you’ll return to the warmth l Economy class airfares, including
of the coast and travel to Durban. Arriving early applicable taxes, as per itinerary
afternoon, enjoy a city tour before relaxing for the l Transport in a private air-
rest of the day. (B, D) conditioned coach / open safari
vehicle
DAY 12: Sat, 08 Aug – ST LUCIA
l Standard rooms in 4-star hotels
The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, situated on St
l Entrance fees
Lucia Estuary, stretches over 85km and is South
l Breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 15
Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to a dinners
followed by a delightful breakfast in the lodge. The
variety of bird and wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon l English speaking local guides
rest of the day is free to relax until late
spotting hippos and crocs from the safety of your l Gratuities & Hotel Porterage (1 bag)
afternoon/early evening when you depart on
cruise boat. (B, D) l Tour escort/s.
another game drive – a time when nocturnal animals
DAY 13: Sun, 09 Aug – ESWATINI (Swaziland) Not included: Travel insurance
start to gather momentum. On return, freshen up
A country rich in tradition, you’ll be introduced to (compulsory), any meals/beverages
and enjoy dinner and recount tales of the wildlife
this landlocked nation by way of a tour of a not specified, airport porterage and
you may have spotted during the day. (B, L, D)
traditional living Swazi village. items of a personal nature.
DAY 16: Wed, 12 Aug – KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME To secure your place:
Witness their skilled handicrafts at candle- and
RESERVE / JOHANNESBURG / SINGAPORE Send your $1,200 non-refundable
glass-making factories, before arriving at your
Yet another opportunity to view game before deposit per person with completed
hotel. (B, D)
breakfast and check-out, heading to the airport for Booking Form to Discover Travel.
your afternoon flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival For more details and to book:
at the airport, enjoy a farewell meal together, and Phone: 03 364 3400 or 0800 747 737
perhaps a bit of last-minute duty-free shopping, Email: ideas@discovertravel.co.nz
before boarding your late-night flight to Singapore. Mail: PO Box 2477, Christchurch.
(B, L) Contact your Discover Travel Consultant
DAY 17: Thu, 13 Aug – SINGAPORE for a booking form.
Arrive in Singapore mid-afternoon, remain in transit
and depart early evening for Christchurch.
Discover Travel
DAY 18: Fri, 14 Aug – ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
We are the premier boutique travel
Arrive Christchurch mid-morning, where your tour
agency within the House of Travel
concludes.
Group; we are New Zealand owned and
operated. Specialising in travel to far-
flung places, we have travelled
DAY 14: Mon, 10 Aug – PANORAMA ROUTE / extensively around Africa and we return
TOUR MAP
KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE regularly to ensure our knowledge is
Travelling inland towards the lower escarpment of current. We aim to experience those
the Lowveld, your journey today takes in the iconic places through your eyes, and then
sights along Mpumalanga's Panorama Route - the return with our knowledge and passion
to share with you. Consequently, we like
Blyde River Canyon, the heavenly landscapes of
to think our clients come back home
God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes.
with the stories that everyone else
Before evening falls, venture to your Private Reserve
misses; our goal is to genuinely connect
in the famous Kruger National Park for the next two
you with the location and its culture.
nights. Enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest. (B, D)
DAY 15: Tue, 11 Aug – KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME
RESERVE
Start your day with an early morning game drive,
*CONDITIONS: Price - The price of $11,995 per person is based on twin-share accommodation. Single occupancy is $14,995 per person.
Payments - The price quoted is for payment by cash, cheque or direct bank transfer. Cheques: Should be made payable to ‘Discover
Discover
Travel’. Our postal address is PO Box 2477, Christchurch. Bank Transfer: 06 0801 0495605 02 - Discover Travel Worldwide Ltd, using
‘SouthAfrica20’ as a reference. VISA or Mastercard payments will incur a 2% convenience fee and American Express a 3% fee. In order
to confirm your booking, a non-refundable deposit of $1,200 per person is required. Final payment will be due no later than 20 April
2020. Prices are based on a minimum group size of 12/maximum of 20 (excluding tour escort/s). Should the group size be less than 12,
(excluding tour escort/s) the tour may be subject to cancellation; or should the tour proceed, a small-group surcharge will be applied. Experience. The Difference.
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