South Africa Surprise Tour

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)