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Panorama Coach Tour
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Length of trip:
16 days
Approximate price of this trip per person:
from $ 3000 to $ 4000
Best travel dates to go:
Any time.
Detailed Description of this trip:
A 16 day tour between Johannesburg and Cape Town featuring the highlights of South Africa, including open vehicle game drives in the Kruger Park, Swaziland, lunch and cultural show in a traditional Zulu village, the Garden Route and Oudtshoorn famous for the Cango Caves and ostrich farms. The ultimate tour of South Africa with splendid scenery, exciting wildlife and ethnic diversity, at a leisurely pace, with leisure time at the start and end Tour.
This Trip is Recommended for:
Tags:
Sightseeing, Safari, Gods Window, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Ostrich Farm, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Hluhluwe,
Trip Properties:
- Specialty: Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around World,
- Service: Safari,
- Activity: Adventure, National Parks, Safari, Food, Relaxation, Sightseeing,
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1 - Johannesburg
Arrive Johannesburg International Airport. Transfer to hotel.
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Day 2 - Mpumalanga
Johannesburg - Mpumalanga.
Sightseeing
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast for Mpumalanga Province. Scenery includes Blyde River Canyon and Gods Window.
Hotel
Overnight near Hazyview. [B]
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Day 3 - Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga - Kruger Park - Mpumalanga.
Safari
Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park with packed breakfast. Search for the Big Five. Enjoy prolific birdlife and numerous other game.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure at hotel.
Optional
Safari
Late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]
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Day 4 - Mpumalanga
National Parks
Early morning coffee or tea. Depart on open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast.
Relaxation
Return to hotel for afternoon.
Optional
Safari
Late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]
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Day 5 - Swaziland
Mpumalanga - Swaziland.
Sightseeing
Early breakfast, travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory and renown Swazi candle factory. Check in at hotel.
Relaxation
Late afternoon at leisure, or visit a nearby craft market.
Hotel
Overnight in Swaziland. [B]
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Day 6 - Swaziland
Swaziland - Zululand.
Sightseeing
After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Arrive at traditional Zulu village for lunch and show displaying local culture.
Hotel
Travel to Hluhluwe for overnight. [BL]
NB: Certain departures may overnight at Itala Game Reserve. -
Day 7 - Durban
Zululand - Durban.
Safari
Last opportunity for game drive before continuing to Durban. Arrive in Durban early afternoon.
Hotel
Overnight in Durban. [B]
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Day 8 - Durban
Relaxation
Day at leisure in Durban (unescorted).
Optional Day Excursion
Sightseeing
Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (own account). [B]
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Day 9 - Port Elizabeth
Durban - Port Elizabeth.
Commercial Flight
Transfer for Port Elizabeth flight.
On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Relaxation
Remainder of day at leisure.
Hotel
Overnight in Port Elizabeth. [BD]
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Day 10 - Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth - Knysna.
Private Car Service
Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests.
Relaxation
Afternoon at leisure at hotel.
Hotel
Overnight in Knysna. [B]
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Day 11 - South Africa
Adventure
Leisurely start. Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch (included).
Hotel
Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
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Day 12 - Oudtshoorn
Knysna - Oudtshoorn.
Sightseeing
Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided). Tour vast limestone Cango Caves.
Hotel
Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]
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Day 13 - Cape Town
Oudtshoorn - Cape Town.
Food and Dining
Breakfast.
Private Car Service
Travel Route 62 via the Klein Karoo and Montagu to Cape Town, arrive late afternoon. [B]
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Day 14-15 - Cape Town
Relaxation
Full day at leisure.
Optional Day Excursion
Sightseeing
Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (own account).
Hotel
Overnight Cape Town. [B]
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Day 16 - Cape Town
Private Car Service
Private transfer to airport, harbour or railway station for onward journey. [B]
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