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South African Scenic RouteA wonderful journey through the Rainbow Nation. Camping, trekking, game viewing, historical and cultural visits through South Africa!Departure: Scheduled departure dates. Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights. Accommodation: Lodges, hotels, chalets or cabins. Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 12. Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.
Rates from:
€1 395.00
Per person sharing
Local Payment; R1 600.00 per person sharingSafari rates are in South African Rands *Rates may vary according to season CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTATION Flights (return); UK - RSA; from £ 515 USA - RSA; from $ 1200 EUR - RSA; from € 653 Subject to availability & T&C's Currency Converter DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG TO MPUMALANGA » Departing from Johannesburg at 06:30am we head east towards Mpumalanga » A landscape characterised by mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, and forests » We will camp the night in the old gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest, a living museum dating back to 1873 » We explore the quaint town visit Mac Mac falls and God's window viewpoint » Camping (Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 2,3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK » Big game country - exciting game drives provide us with excellent game viewing » Spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in one of the last African wildernesses » Early morning & afternoon game drives get us close to the wildlife » Camping (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 4: KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND » The mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland, lead by King Mswati III, is one of 3 monarchies in Africa » Swazi's are proud of their traditional lifestyle & cultures » Malalotja borders on the Drakensberg escarpment and we explore the reserve on foot to enjoy the mountain scenery, rare birdlife, and the 95m high Malalotja waterfall » Overnight in log cabins with fantastic panoramic views » Camping (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 5,6: ZULULAND » After visiting craft markets near Mbabane, we re-enter South Africa » Mkuzi Game Reserve is a safe haven for the endangered black rhino » We have a full day to game drive and stop at waterhole hides and watch game come down to drink » In the afternoon we visit a local Zulu village to learn about their culture, traditions and lifestyle » Camping (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 7,8: DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS » Moving further south to the base of the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) » We have two nights here in chalets allowing time for walking along beautiful mountain stream paths, looking for Bushman rock paintings or just enjoying spectacular views » Chalet (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 9,10: LESOTHO » We travel through the towering red sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate en route to Lesotho. » Quaint villages and towns offer interesting stops along the way. » We cross the border and head to southern Lesotho to our overnight chalets at Malealea. » This lodge nestled in the mountains forms our base for two nights. » The next morning we are up early and spend the day trekking with a local guide and his pony through the rugged mountains » Chalet (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 11: KAROO NATIONAL PARK » Descending from the Lesotho highlands we make our way into the great Karoo. » It covers most of central South Africa and is a vast semi desert. » It has become famous for its sheep and ostrich farming industries, and roadside stalls selling handmade windmills. » Guesthouse (Breakfast and Lunch) DAY 12: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK » A conservation success, Addo Elephant N.P. offers a unique wildlife area, famous for the Addo elephants » We head out on game drives in search of elephant, black rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard » Evening viewing at the floodlit waterhole allows us to watch the nocturnal animals » Camping (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 13,14: TSITSIKAMMA » Indigenous Tsitsikamma forests surround the campsite at Storms River mouth, and there are walks up the Storms River Gorge and along the rocky coastline » There is an option of world's highest bungi jump (own expense) » Whale watching in season (July to November) » Camping (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAY 15: WINELANDS » After visiting "The Heads" in Knysna, a town nestled on a tranquil lagoon we travel south along the Garden Route towards the famous wine regions of the Cape. » We pass the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve and Threewaterkloof Dam before heading over Franschoek pass to our campsite near Franschhoek for the evening. » Camping (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) DAYS 16,17: CAPE TOWN » Visit Stellenbosch, for wine tasting and a cellar tour. Explore Cape Town and the 'mother city's' many attractions, visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak drive, the harbour at Hout Bay, enjoy the famous beaches and the V&A Waterfront » Optional visit to Robben Island (own expense) » Meals at a variety of local restaurants (own expense) » Lion's Head Lodge (Breakfast) DAY 18: TOUR ENDS - TRANSFERS » We climb Table Mountain in the morning admiring the views over Table bay and Cape Town » Spend the afternoon catching up on last minute curio shopping or just lazing on the beach absorbing the Cape's sunshine » Tour ends at 18:00pm. (Breakfast) The above South African Scenic Route rates are inclusive of: - » Transportation: Tour in fully equipped safari trucks or 12-seater mini-buses. Professionally Escorted. Discover South Africa with our professional tour guides » Accommodation: 9 nights camping with all meals (unless otherwise stipulated above), 7 nights Hotel / chalet accommodation » Dining Inclusions: All meals when camping. Breakfast only in Cape Town » Group Size: 4-12(max) Participants » Transfers: Johannesburg or Cape Town maybe pre booked » Plus:Entrance Fees, Professional Guides (English Spoken), Camping Equipment (excl. sleeping bags) PLEASE NOTE: » The itinerary will depend on local conditions » Some departures operate in reverse » Booking Conditions |
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