South Africa Adventure

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Protea Waterfront Hotel, Centurion, or similar, for your overnight.

Depart from your hotel in Johannesburg after breakfast for your drive through the scenic Mpumalanga Province. The afternoon will be spent in the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest.

The morning of day 3 is spent viewing the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes potholes en route to the famous Kruger National Park. The largest game reserve in South Africa stretches north to south over approximately 500 km and is home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are undertaken in search of the numerous animals inhabiting the Park. Optional night drive or game walk (booked locally).

Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of the kingdom’s commitment to wildlife preservation. Optional excursions (booked locally) include a guided walk, mountain biking and horse trails in the reserve.

From your base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and wildlife, you will have a game drive in the Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Reserve, famous for its contributions to saving the endangered rhino. A cultural visit to a local village is also included.

Departing after breakfast, we follow the Indian Ocean coastline through KwaZulu-Natal before heading inland to the Drakensberg Mountains. Our lodge is situated in the Northern Berg at the foot of the Amphitheatre. Enjoy guided walks in the mountains or relax in the spectacular surroundings.

Continuing along the foot of the mountains we enter the Free State Province. Our lodge is located overlooking the Gariep Dam. Enjoy spectacular views from the deck.

The historical town of Cradock is our next stop. Die Tuishuise in Cradock is an elegant collection of beautifully restored Victorian era craftsmen’s houses in Craddock, the frontier town at the eastern edge of the Great Karoo. More than two dozen Tuishuise line Market Street up to the Victoria Manor, a grand old colonial hotel from the days of Cecil John Rhodes, Olive Schreiner and the droves of adventurers who passed here en route to the hinterland.

Found in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the park is home to large herds of elephant, lion and numerous antelope species. We enjoy a game drive and the have the opportunity for an optional Elephant-back safari (own expense).

Following the coastline we explore the famous Garden Route, situated between the forests of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. A full day is available to explore the charming towns of the area or a variety of optional activities (own expense) including sunset cruise to the famous Heads, whale watching (in season) and scenic walks.

Your journey takes you through a picturesque fruit and wine growing valley known as the longest wine route in the world, “Route 62”.  Visit a wine farm for wine tasting arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon. The following morning we depart at 8:00a.m. for a full day peninsular tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak, visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve.  Return to your hotel via the Indian Ocean coastline. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is included (weather dependant). Dinners can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront (own expense).

Transfer to the airport for departure.