South Africa Surprise Tour

South Africa Surprise Tour
South Africa Surprise Tour
South Africa Surprise Tour
South Africa Surprise Tour
South Africa Surprise Tour
South Africa Surprise Tour
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 15 Days / 14 Nights
  • Lodging; Hotels
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg / Rosebank

  • Your first day in Johannesburg is at your leisure.
  • We meet up at the Rosebank Hotel at 19h00 for a quick briefing on your safari and a meet up with the guide.
  • Accommodation: Rosebank Hotel or similar

Day 2: Johannesburg / Hazyview

  • In the morning we leave Johannesburg and head towards the scenic Lowveld town of Hazyview.
  • Stopping en-route to take in the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and the Blyde River Canyon are all included.
  • Accommodation: Hippo Hollow or similar (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 3: Kruger National Park

  • An early start to the day and off we head to the Kruger National Park.
  • The full day is spent within the park itself on games drive, spotting Africa's famed wildlife.
  • Returning to our lodge in the early evening for dinner.
  • Accommodation: Hippo Hollow or similar (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 4: Hazyview / Swaziland

  • Today we journey into the Kingdom of the Swazi.
  • We take in the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory as well as stopping off at craft markets along the way.
  • The Swazi people are fantastic hosts in an awesome country.
  • Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar (Breakfast)

Day 5: Swaziland / St Lucia

  • Leaving Swaziland we head towards "The World Heritage Site" of St Lucia in Northern Natal.
  • St Lucia estuary offers sightings of hippos, crocodile and the birdlife is second to none in South Africa.
  • Accommodation: Elephant Lake Hotel or similar (Breakfast)

Day 6: St Lucia / Durban

  • Durban is our next destination just a few hours drive away.
  • We visit the Botanic Gardens and the famous Indian Market en-route to our hotel.
  • Accommodation: Holiday Inn South Beach or similar (Breakfast)

Day 7: Durban / Drakensberg

  • Driving in a westerly direction we leave Durban behind us and head towards the Drakensberg Mountain range.
  • The whole afternoon is at your leisure, soak up the sun at the feet of one of Africa's great mountain ranges.
  • Fishing, hiking, playing bowls or tennis and even horse riding in clean mountain air are all optional.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 8: Drakensberg / Wild Coast

  • The untamed coastline of the Wild Coast in Transkei is awaiting.
  • Numerous scenic stops along the way.
  • Our home for the night offers the most incredible views of this spectacular coastline.
  • Accommodation: Ocean view Hotel or similar (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 9: Wild Coast / East London

  • Overnight in East London, the only river port in Southern Africa.
  • The drive here is very photographic.
  • Accommodation: Kennaway Hotel or similar (Breakfast)

Day 10: East London / Port Elizabeth

  • From East London, we stop off via Grahamstown in "Settler Country" as we head towards Port Elizabeth
  • The afternoon in Port Elizabeth is at your leisure, shop, relax go to the beach or a bar.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (Breakfast)

Day 11: Port Elizabeth / Knysna

  • Today we enter the Western Cape with our home for the night being the small yet famous town of Knysna.
  • We visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, walk over the bridge at Storm's River whilst stopping at numerous markets along the route.
  • We also have the chance to explore Knysna on foot in the late afternoon.
  • Accommodation: guesthouse or similar (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 12: Oudtshoorn

  • Travelling back inland over scenic mountain passes we head towards the town of Oudtshoorn.
  • From here we visit the famous Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm.
  • Return to Knysna for overnight
  • Accommodation: guesthouse or similar (Breakfast and Dinner)

Day 13: Knysna / Cape Town

  • Cape Town here we come.
  • With photo stops along the way, we arrive in Cape Town in the mid-afternoon.
  • After check-in, the rest of the day is at your leisure, explore the nightlife of Cape Town.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (Breakfast)

Day 14: Cape Town

  • Enjoy a day of leisure in the 'Mother City' and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended.
  • Half day tour of the Cape Peninsula and/ or Cape Winelands are highly recommended.
  • Accommodation: Hotel (Breakfast)

Day 15: Safari ends

  • This morning after breakfast, you will be under own arrangements until your transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
  • (Breakfast)
Rates From

Rates from R16 950.00 pp sharing

Rates Information
  • Per person sharing
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
Rates Include
  • Tour in luxury in our air-conditioned micro-buses, 16-seater minibuses or 25/44 seater luxury coaches
  • Discover the wonders of South Africa with our enthusiastic, vibrant and professional tour guides
  • Accommodation is on a twin share basis, and all rooms have private facilities. All accommodation is of a 3-star standard
  • 14 Full Breakfasts and 4 Dinners included
  • Departure airport transfer included
  • Full day visit the Kruger National Park
  • Sightseeing/orientation in Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth
  • Hotel porterage included
  • Nelson Mandela Museum in Umtata
  • Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included
Rates Exclude
  • Local and International Flights
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
  • Activities not included in above itinerary
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