Spectacular South Africa
Cape Town – Oudtshoorn – Knysna – George – Johannesburg – Sun City – Kruger National Park - Johannesburg
11 Nights / 12 Days
TOUR CODE - IHP0058
Day 01 Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a Travcare representative meets you for a transfer to your pre-booked hotel.
Cape Town is one of the most popular long haul destinations in the world. Due to its unique topography, it is also one of the easiest places in which to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you; you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 02 Cape Town - City Tour
After breakfast leave on a half-day Mother City tour.
You will go for a scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point & later tour passes the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the SA Museum, and a few other historical sights – District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge & ending at the bustling Greenmarket Square. A cable car ride, takes you up the Table Mountain (weather permitting otherwise Signal Hill) for a breathtaking view over the city (entrance is included) Return to your hotel.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 03 Cape Town - Peninsula Tour
Breakfast is taken at the hotel. Depart on a full day Peninsula tour.
This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula and why it is it's called the Fairest Cape. Travel past Sea Point and Camps Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard. Pass through Noordhoek and Scarborough. Later you will take to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the funicular ride aboard the “Flying Dutchman�? and enjoy the unforgettable spectacular views. Later get the photo opportunity to take some pictures at the second southern most tip of the African continent. Visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, and have the option to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins. Thereafter we enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon's Town and know about the legend of “Able Seaman Just Nuisance�? the Great Dane Dog that was inducted in Royal Navy. Return to the hotel.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 04 Cape Town – Oudtshoorn
After breakfast leave for Oudtshoorn. It is known as the ‘Feather Capital of the World’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry.
On way you will visit a crocodile Park where you have opportunity to take pictures with Cheetah. In Oudtshoorn you go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. Check into hotel and spend rest of evening in the comfort of your hotel.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 05 Oudtshoorn - Knysna
After breakfast leave for Knysna. Arrive & leave for a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon
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 (own account) spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars. Afternoon you check in the hotel.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 06 Knysna – George – Joburg – Sun City
After breakfast transfer to George airport to board a flight to Joburg. Arrive Joburg and transfer to Sun City.
The Sun City complex is surrounded by two championship golf courses, numerous swimming pools and a huge man made lake offering various water sports. Optional activities include Hot Air Ballooning. Enjoy lunch at the Raj Restaurant (own account). Then you could relax at the Valley of the Waves, or take a walk through the gardens of the Lost City. This magical city knows no limits - you have the chance to win a fortune at the Casino and Entertainment Centre, there are lavish extravaganzas and a multitude of restaurants to cater for every taste.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 07 Sun City
After breakfast you can enjoy various activities in the entertainment complex or choose any of the outdoor activities – Hot air ballooning, Game drives, Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Golfing, water sports etc.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 08 Sun City - Kruger
After breakfast transfer to Kruger National Park.
The Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the oldest and largest reserves in Africa. The park boasts a tremendous variety of game – The Big 5 and bird life in its numerous habitats. You should see: elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog, lion, spotted hyenas, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, Tsessebe, wildebeest, bush baby, mongoose, duiker, steenbok, klipspringer, genet, bats. You may see: leopard, wild dog, cheetah, roan antelope, sable antelope, bat-eared fox, rhino, honey badger, porcupine, rebook, aardvark, aardwolf, civet, and caracal and serval suni.
Arrive and check in the lodge.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 09 Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full day game drive
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 10 Kruger National Park - Johannesburg
After breakfast depart for Johannesburg. On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 11 Johannesburg
After breakfast leave for a Gold Reef City tour (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Where you will see reconstruction of Johannesburg during the Gold Rush era, built around a mine. Activities include a Victorian fun fair, miners' houses, brewery, pubs, restaurants and stock exchange. You can watch molten gold being poured and take a trip down an old mine shaft. Tribal dancing adds to the fun. Return to hotel.
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 12 Johannesburg
After breakfast, transfer to Or Tambo International for flight back home .