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The Best Of South Africa, 14 Days
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Tour Includes:Deluxe hotels, lodges & tented camps with private facilities, Arrival & departure transfers, Game viewing via specially outfitted safari vehicles, Mineral water in safari vehicles, Park entrance fees, Local English speaking guides, Baggage Handling, Meals indicated by B, L, D. Tour Price Does Not Include: International flight to Africa, domestic airfare in South Africa, travel insurance, meals not listed, gratuities, items of personal nature.
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| Call (800) 626-8785 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6960375 | | Palace Travel Inc | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Cape Town | You are met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport by a professional guide and transferred to the hotel found in Tamboerskloof. | | Day 2 | Cape Town | Full day Cape highlights tour travelling via Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Reserve. After enjoying stunning views from the highest point, continue towards Simonstown and Muizenberg. After lunch (not included), sample some South African wines at a local wine estate. Travel through the University town of Stellenbosch before returning to the hotel in the early evening. Please note: the drive along Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast | | Day 3 | Cape Town | Depart Cape Town driving over Du Toit's Kloof Pass to the town of Robertson. We pass Montagu, a quaint country village and enjoy a wine tasting en?route. This is followed by a traditional South African lunch (included) in a typical country restaurant in Barrydale. After lunch, we continue through the little Karoo, traversing the Tradouw Pass. Our journey to the beautiful Wilderness continues, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay. Arriving at the village of Wilderness we check?in and enjoy a superb dinner (not included) at the hotel or one of the nearby restaurants, located within walking distance. | | Day 4 | WILDERNESS | From our hotel in Wilderness, we travel to Knysna to embark on the Featherbed Nature Reserve ferry from the Knysna Waterfront. On arrival we take a ?Unimog? (tractor driven wagon) ride to the top of the Western Head. An optional hike can be taken through the indigenous Knysna forest to the restaurant area where lunch (included) is served. On our return to Knysna we depart for an elephant experience, where we are able to enjoy a very close encounter with these gigantic mammals. Finally we take the scenic drive back to Wilderness for drop off at your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch | | Day 5 | WILDERNESS | Klein Karoo Kaleidoscope Experience the stunning views of the Outeniqua Pass as we travel towards the Klein Karoo's capital ?Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Ranch where we are given fun and detailed information about these strange flightless birds and their magnificent plumage. After enjoying a traditional ostrich lunch (included), we proceed on to the world famous Cango Caves, where a guided tour allows us to explore the ancient stalagmites and stalactites. We are then introduced to some rare and endangered animals on a fully guided tour at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. The day concludes with a scenic drive back to Wilderness where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch | | Day 6 | Port Elizabeth | Leaving the quaint seaside village of Wilderness, we continue via Sedgefield to South Africa's ?Oyster Capital?, Knysna. After a short refreshment stop at Knysna's East Head, continue via the ?millionaires playground? of Plettenberg Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest area. Attractions here include the Big Tree. Remember to keep an eye out for the rare Knysna Loerie. After lunch (not included) at the scenic Storms River Mouth, gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the suspension bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Leaving the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma we arrive in Port Elizabeth for drop off at your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast | | Day 7 | Durban | Morning at leisure, semi?private transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for flight to Durban (not included). Semi private transfer from Durban International Airport to your hotel. | | Day 8 | Durban | Full day tour of Shakaland. Depart Durban and travel to Eshowe and the authentic Zulu Kraal of Shakaland. Feel the pulsating rhythm of Africa as you re?live the excitement and romance of the days of Shaka, King of the Zulus. Experience the sight of assegaai wielding warriors, share the fascinating secrets of Sangomas and witness traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beer making ceremony. Traditional Zulu lunch will be served. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast | | Day 9 | MAPUTALAND | Leaving Durban, drive through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard to St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles. Continue to a Maputaland Game Reserve and enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the African sky (weather permitting). Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 10 | Swaziland | After an early breakfast, leave your lodge and travel via the town of Pongola to enter the Kingdom of Swaziland. Drive via the Lebombo Mountains through North?Eastern Swaziland. Leave Swaziland and travel via Nelspruit to arrive at your hotel, relax and enjoy dinner in the elegant dining room. | | Day 11 | Kruger National Park | After breakfast enter the world famous Kruger National Park established in 1898. This national park spans over two million hectares in unrivalled diversity of flora and fauna. Spend the day looking for the ?Big Five?, general game and prolific bird life. Exit the park at Orpen Gate and arrive at your private game lodge for afternoon tea. Leave for your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for a diverse selection of eclectic cuisine. 2 game viewing activities Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 12 | Kruger National Park | Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Experience the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls. Continue with a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, Mac Mac Waterfalls and Sabie. A superb meal complements and completes the day. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 13 | Johannesburg | After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, our journey to Johannesburg begins with a visit to the Lone Creek Waterfall. Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank. Our tour ends with a drop off at your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast | | Day 14 | Johannesburg | Enjoy a morning tour of Soweto including a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life, two Nobel Prizewinners' previous residences, the Hector Peterson memorial and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Return to your hotel by lunchtime and continue on a private transfer to O.R. Tambo Airport in time for your homebound flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast |
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