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The highlights include: the “Big 5” of Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe, and the colourful tribal heritage of Swaziland. Experience the grandeur of the Drakensberg on nature walks and the untamed beauty of the Wild Coast beaches. Elephants in Addo and accommodation on a wine farm and wine tasting in the Winelands of the Western Cape; Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.
Day 1:
Early morning departure from Johannesburg, driving through Mpumalanga Province to the southern area of Kruger National Park.
Day 2:
Kruger National Park is the largest wildlife reserve in South Africa, it stretches north to south over approximately 500 km and is home to the “Big 5” as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. We take safari drives in the Park.
Day 3:
Mlilwane Wildlife Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves in the Kingdom of Swaziland and we visit this park.
Day 4 & 5:
From our base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and wildlife, we take safari drives in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi, famous for the parks’ contribution to saving the endangered white rhino.
Day 6 & 7:
The central Drakensberg’s main feature is the Giant’s Castle Reserve, the largest national park in the area which was established in 1903. The highest point of the Drakensberg range in this area is the 3409 m Injasuti Dome. You may be lucky enough to see the rare lammergeyer or bearded vulture as you enjoy the many walking and hiking trails in the area.
Day 8 & 9:
The Transkei, birthplace of former president Nelson Mandela, is well known for its stunning coastline, with superb surfing beaches and lush subtropical vegetation. We stay at Port St. Johns, an idyllic town on the coast, situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, with dramatic cliffs, great beaches and a relaxed atmosphere.
Day 10:
Located in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the 15000 hectare Addo Elephant Park is home to over 300 elephants, all that remain of the huge herds that once roamed the Eastern Cape region.
Day 11 & 12:
Arrive at Plettenberg Bay where we will camp for 2 nights. This will be our base for exploring the Garden Route, an area of lush vegetation and abundant waterways bordering the coastal strip between the forests of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. Many optional activities are available in this area, from Scuba diving to Bungi jumping.
Day 13:
We continue to Oudtshoorn where we visit the Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm.
Day 14:
We travel through a picturesque fruit and wine-growing valley known as the longest wine route in the world. We arrive at a Guest Farm on the Robertson / Worcester wine route. (Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis only).
Day 15 & 16:
Set against its majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers historic and cultural attractions; explore the city and Cape Peninsula from your well-situated Waterfront hotel. A cable car ascent up Table Mountain (weather permitting) and a scenic drive to Cape Point are included. Numerous other optional excursions available. (Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis only).
Day 17:
The tour ends after breakfast.
Please contact ITT for a quote.
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