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Cape to Kruger SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:An increasingly popular tour, which visits many of South Africa's highlights, from the rugged coastal beauty of the Cape Peninsula, to the game-rich wildlife reserves of the Kruger National Park and the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, to Pretoria, South Africa's capital city, where you will experience a healthy dose of South African history... accompanied to the tune of a uniquely 'African' vibration, and a glorious sunny climate. Departure: Scheduled departure dates. Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights. Accommodation: Lodge. Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 18. Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris. Rates: From R20 765.00 per person sharing Internal flights not included in above rate Currency Converter  Day 1: Cape Town » Touch down at Cape Town International Airport, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel » Spend the rest of the day exploring the city or famous waterfront and adjusting to the laid-back rhythms of the 'Mother City' » Protea Hotel President or similar Day 2: Cape Winelands » Journey into the beauty and tranquillity that is the Cape Winelands » Sip some of South Africa's finest wines at two well-known estates in Paarl and Stellenbosch » A visit to the Huguenot Memorial and the Afrikaans Language Monment provides a historical perspective » Protea Hotel President or similar (Breakfast Included) Day 3: Cape Peninsula » A full-day's touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard » We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (own account) to Seal Island to watch the antics of these natural performers » Then we carry on along the Indian Ocean coastline to Boulders Beach for close encounters with another of the Cape's adorable creatures penguins » We drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's Town on our way back to our Cape Town hotel » Protea Hotel President or similar (Breakfast Included) Day 4: Cape Town / Oudtshoorn » We depart by 08h00 and travel via the town of Montagu on 'Route 62' (South Africa's version of America's famous 'Route 66') to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea at the Country Pumpkin Restaurant » Then on to Outshoorn, known as the 'Feather Capital of the World' thanks to its huge ostrich industry » After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders » We overnight in an Oudtshoorn hotel » Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar (Breakfast Included) Day 5: Oudtshoorn / Knysna » We drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, where we then continue onto Knysna in the best possible way - on board the nostalgic steam train, the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe » Upon arrival in Knysna spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town-s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars » Knysna Log-Inn or similar (Breakfast & Lunch Included) Please note during the period 01 May - 31 August 2005 the Outenique Choo - Tjoe does not operate on Thursdays and clients will do the train journey on the Friday afternoon, instead of the day at leisure. Day 6: Knysna » Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, then visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve » Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it » After lunch spend the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this lovely and special town » Accommodation: Knysna Log-Inn or similar (Breakfast & Lunch Included) Day 7: Port Elizabeth / Durban » We get to Port Elizabeth via the glorious indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest » Board a mid-afternoon flight to Durban (cost of flight not included) » There you'll be met and transferred to your Durban hotel for the night » Holiday Inn Garden Court North Beach or similar (Breakfast Included) Day 8: The Kingdom of the Zulu's » Meet your new guide this morning and travel to the kingdom of the Zulu's via the lush north coast of KwaZulu-Natal » First stop is a vibrant cultural village » Thrill to the sight of Zulu dancers performing their ancient high-kicking routines to the beat of drums, sample traditional Zulu beer and watch women craft clay pots and intricate beadwork » After a hearty lunch, we proceed to the village of St Lucia checking in at your hotel. (Breakfast & Lunch Included) Day 9: Swaziland » The day begins with a motor launch cruise amid the breathtaking wilderness of Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage Site » Back on dry land, we drive past the traditional rural homesteads of Zululand and into the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III » Enjoy a visit to the Swazi Candle Factory, where waxy works of art beckon from groaning shelves. e arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon » Accommodation: Ezulweni Sun or similar (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included) Day 10: Kruger National Park » We visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass » We enter the vast Kruger National Park through its southern-most gate and head north to our camp in time for a welcome sundowner in the African bush » Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 11: Kruger National Park » A full-day safari » We set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plants besides » Savour the magic of this enormous wilderness » Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar (Breakfast Included) Day 12: The Lowveld & Panorama Route » Explore living history in the form of Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered, gasp at the glory that is God's Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa » We spend the night in Pilgrim's Rest » The Royal Hotel or similar (Breakfast & Dinner Included) Day 13: Pretoria & Johannesburg » We leave Pilgrim's Rest by 07h00 and travel on to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines, which produced Africa's biggest diamond, the Cullinan, from which the Great Star of Africa was cut to grace the scepter of the British Crown Jewels » After lunch we continue on to Pretoria, South Africa's Capital City, before arriving in Johannesburg in the late afternoon » Rosebank Hotel or similar (Breakfast & Lunch Included) Day 14: Johannesburg » This brings us to the end of our Cape To Kruger Tour » Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast Included) This safari may be run in reverse, departing from Johannesburg. See: A World In One Country for more information. The above Cape to Kruger Safari rates are inclusive of: -» Transportation: Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 16-seater mini-buses. Professionally Escorted. Discover South Africa with our professional tour guides. » Accommodation: Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis. » Dining Inclusions: 13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners. » Plus: Airport transfers included. Hotel porterage included. Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included. PLEASE NOTE: » The internal flight between Port Elizabeth and Durban is not included. Uyaphi.com can assist you in obtaining these flights. Clients are requested to book flights departing at 15h00. » Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required. » Land content only » Booking Conditions |
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