16 Day South Africa Grand Adventure Tour
This 16 day escorted tour takes you through the very best South Africa has to offer.
You will depart the highveld from Johannesburg and travel through some spectacular countryside to the lowveld and one of the most famous wildlife reserves on the planet, Kruger National Park. Here you will have the opportunity to experience true luxury in a private lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve with open vehicle game drives with experienced rangers.
The tour then takes you south through Swaziland and into the province of Kwazulu Natal, home to the once feared Zulu warriors. You will visit a traditional Zulu village and also enjoy open vehicle game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park. You will then travel to Durban which with its long white sand beachfront, stylish cafes, lively nightlife, good shopping and cultural attractions is the summer holiday capital of South Africa and a very pleasant place to spend a few days.
From Durban you will take the short flight to the "friendly city" of Port Elizabeth from where you will begin the journey to Cape Town along the picturesque garden route, spending a night in the beautiful winery district of Stellenbosch. Your tour will finish with 3 nights Cape Town, considered by many to be one of the cities of the world. Here you will be taken on guided tours of the city and Table Mountain as well as to Cape Point and also visit Robben Island, the prison home to Nelson Mandela for more than 2 decades.
Package Details
Price | Twin share | $3,995 | |
| Single Supplement | $1,465 | |
Number of Days: 16
Note:
1. Price is valid until 31 October 2012. If travelling after this date please contact us for revised prices
2. Price does not include flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth
3. Tour departs weekly every Sunday
4. Accommodation may be different from properties listed due to availability but will be of a similar standard
5. Minimum of 2 & maximum of 20 people on tour
6. Vehicle for tour a 7 seater microbus, 18 seater mini coach or 28 seater luxury coach (all air-conditioned)
Package Includes:
- 15 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
- English speaking guide
- 2 x open vehicle game drives with experienced guide in Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
- 1 x open vehicle game drives with experienced guide in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
- Cultural show at Zulu Village
- ½ day guided Table Mountain and Cape Town city tour including cable car
- ½ day guided tour to Cape Point
- Return ferry to Robben Island and guided tour through Robben Island Museum with ex political prisoner
- All sightseeing specified in the itinerary
- All transfers & transportation specified in the itinerary
- Porterage
Itinerary
Day 1 - Johannesburg
On Arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will be met by your Wild Africa Travel representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 2 - Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
After breakfast you will be collected and will travel through some of the most spectacular scenery South Africa has to offer as you move from the Highveld of Gauteng Province to the Lowveld regions of Mpumalanga Province. You will enjoy the panorama route taking in attractions such as Blyde River Canyon and God's Window before arriving at your hotel on the edge of Kruger National Park.
Day 3 - Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
This morning you will be transferred into Sabi Sabi Game Reserve which is a world class reserve on the banks of the Sabi River adjacent to Kruger National Park. There are no fences between Kruger National Park and Sabi Sabi Game Reserve allowing the animals to roam freely between the two. Lunch is provided in the reserve followed by an afternoon game drive in open 4 x 4 vehicles with experienced rangers. At the completion of the drive you will be taken to your private lodge for your nights stay that also includes dinner under the stars in a bush boma.
Day 4 - Mpumalanga
You will be woken before sunrise for an early morning game drive in open 4 x 4 vehicles with experienced rangers which will be followed by breakfast. After breakfast you will check out of your lodge and travel to the south of Kruger National Park. You may wish to embark on a late afternoon or evening game drive in Kruger National Park which will be on your own account or relax in the comfortable surrounds of your hotel.
Day 5 - Mpumalanga to Swaziland
After breakfast you will travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland, one of the three remaining monarchs in Africa which amazingly withstood advances from the Boers, British and Zulu's.
Day 6 - Swaziland to Zululand
After breakfast you will depart Swaziland and re-enter South Africa and the province of Kwazulu-Natal and travel to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park for an afternoon game drive in open 4 x 4 vehicles with experienced rangers. At the completion of the game drive you will be transferred to your hotel located close by.
Day 7 - Zululand to Durban
This morning after breakfast you will be taken to a traditional Zulu village for lunch and a cultural show presented by the local village people. You will then travel south to the seaside city of Durban.
Day 8 - Durban to Port Elizabeth
This morning you will be transferred to Durban airport for your short flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival in Port Elizabeth you will be transferred to your hotel where you have the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 9 - Port Elizabeth to Knysna
After breakfast you will depart Port Elizabeth on your journey along the picturesque garden route that runs between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. The tour will stop in Tsitsikamma National Park which lies at the foot of the Tsitsikamma Range and is cut by rivers that have carved ravines into the ancient forest. The flora varies from huge stinkwood and yellowwood trees to ferns, lilies and proteas making it a spectacular area to walk through. You will then travel onto the beautiful township of Kynsna.
Day 10 - Knysna
Located on the edge of a serene lagoon and surrounded by forests, Knysna is the perfect placed to spend two nights to take in the beauty of this region. This morning after a leisurely start you will embark on a lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve where you will be taken in 4x4's through the reserve for lunch and leisurely walks through forest. After lunch you will cruise back through the lagoon and have the afternoon at leisure.
Day 11 - Knysna to Oudtshoorn
This morning after breakfast we will travel to Oudtshoorn and you will be taken for a tour of the limestone Cango Caves. Named after the Khoesaan word for ‘a wet place' the Cango Caves are located 30km's from Oudtshoorn and are one of the major tourist attractions of the region. From the caves we will travel to one of the large ostrich farms in the area where you will be taken on a guided tour.
Day 12 - Oudtshoorn to Stellenbosch
You will travel on Route 62 from Odtshoorn to the beautiful winery district of Stellenbosch via the Little Karoo and onto the picturesque town of Montagu with its art deco architecture and fine national monuments.
Day 13 - Stellenbosch to Cape Town
This morning after breakfast you have the chance to visit some of the famous wineries in the area for wine tasting before travelling onwards to one of the true cities of the world, Cape Town.
Day 14 - Cape Town
This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken on a half day guided tour of Table Mountain and Cape Town. You will take the cable car to the top of the mountain for a breathtaking view of the city and its surrounding coastline. Your tour will then take you to the Malay Quarter, city centre, company gardens, Castle of Good Hope and the Diamond works. After lunch you will be collected and taken on a guided tour along the beautiful Western Cape coastal road to Cape Point. At the end of your tour you will be dropped back to your hotel.
Day 15 - Cape Town
This morning you will make your way to the V&A Waterfront for your ferry ride to Robben Island. On arrival at Robben Island you will be taken on a 45 minute guided coach tour of the island before entering the former maximum security prison for a tour with an ex political prisoner. On completion of this tour you will board your return ferry back to Cape Town.
Day 16 - Cape Town
This morning you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your departure.
Accommodations
Garden Court Sandton
Convenience and comfort at Garden Court Sandton caters for both the business and leisure traveller. Ideally positioned in the Sandton business district where guests are in close proximity to the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton City Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square.
The Garden Court Sandton's contemporary feel extends to the 157 en-suite bedrooms, each complete with modern facilities to make you feel at home. Rooms offer all the comforts and amenities you may require to ensure a happy stay, including individually air conditioned rooms, satellite TV and a comfortable work space with internet connectivity.
Sabi River Sun
The Sabi River is located on the tranquil banks of the Sabi River, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Lowveld. The guestrooms offer comfortable accommodation, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and satellite TV. The resort boasts unrivalled sporting facilities, including an 18 hole golf course, 5 swimming pools, 3 floodlit tennis courts, a bowling green, squash court, volleyball and a jogging trail. The Hippopotamus Restaurant offers mouth-watering breakfasts and dinners. Light snacks are available on the terrace overlooking the golf course. The Waterhole Bar is a popular venue for guests to get together and enjoy a pre-dinner drink or an after-dinner liqueur.
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Nestling in the shade of indigenous riverine trees on the banks of the Msuthlu river lies Little Bush Camp, the newest addition to the Sabi Sabi collection of 5 star safari lodges.
Little Bush Camp offers luxury accommodation for family, friends, or small groups. Six luxury suites each with a private viewing deck overlooking the riverbed, are decorated in contemporary African design, complete with luxury furnishings, full bathroom en-suite, indoor and outdoor showers and air-conditioning. Thatched roofs, romantic mosquito nets draped over the comfortable double beds and beautiful wooden finishes complete the picture of an exclusive safari getaway.
Delicious dinners eaten outside under gently lit trees are a wonderful experience loved by all.
Sabi Sabi's Little Bush Camp offers not only luxurious creature comforts, but a host of adventures as well. Tracking Africa's big game including the Big Five in open vehicles by day and at night accompanied by qualified game rangers and Shangaan trackers, and going off road for exceptional close wildlife encounters, make for a truly memorable experience - the highlight of your safari holiday in South Africa
Lugogo Sun Hotel
Set in the natural tranquility of the Ezulwini Valley, Royal Swazi Spa Valley Resort beckons guests from all corners of the world. The complex consists of three hotels that are a minute's drive apart by courtesy bus, which makes it ideal for a host of events, including large conventions, banquets and international golf championships.
Facilities at the resort include the Casino, The Royal Swazi Spa, the Convention Centre, an 18-hole championship golf course, lawn bowls, squash, tennis and horse riding. A variety of retail shops are available, providing stationery, clothing, newspapers and curios.
The Lugogo Sun has 202 rooms, catering for a variety of requirements, including sports groups, conference delegates and families.
The rooms consist of 199 twin rooms and 3 mini suites. All the rooms, excepting the suites, have two double beds with en-suite bathroom and shower, and are equipped with television, radio, hairdryers, tea and coffee facilities and telephones.
Protea Hotel Umfolozi River
The brand new Protea Hotels Umfolozi River is ideally located in the Greater Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve area, only 40km north of Richards Bay. The hotel offers 68 spacious, air-conditioned rooms/chalets, as well as 2 family chalets, with satellite TV.
The brand new Protea Hotels Umfolozi River is ideally located in the Greater Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve area, only 40km north of Richards Bay. The hotel offers 68 spacious, air-conditioned rooms/chalets, as well as 2 family chalets, with satellite TV.
Southern Sun Elangeni
Southern Sun Elangeni is situated on Durban's North Beach with breathtaking views of Durban's Golden Mile and the warm Indian Ocean. All 449 air-conditioned rooms are well furnished and offer every amenity. There are also family rooms, executive rooms and a magnificent Presidential Suite which offers unsurpassed luxury.
The hotel has three superb cosmopolitan restaurants which provide a choice of cuisine from authentic Japanese to ethnic Indian. Two bars offer light snacks and a range of South African wines. The comprehensive Conference Centre is a favourite venue for national and international conferences and events.
There are two outdoor pools, a relaxing Chill Area and a Fitness Centre. As well as these, a variety of sporting activities can be arranged. Flea markets, amusement parks and other opportunities for fun, are all within walking distance.
Garden Court Kings Beach
With spectacular views of Algoa Bay, Garden Court King's Beach exposes guests to the scenic beauty of Port Elizabeth. For business travellers, the hotel's proximity to the airport, harbour and national highway assure convenience. Guests will feel at home in spacious en-suite rooms with shower-bath combinations. Each room at the Garden Court King's Beach also sports direct-dial telephone with voice mail and wakeup call facilities, computer modem point, wireless internet connectivity, television with enhanced DSTV channels, individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, bathroom amenities and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a room for physically challenged guests.
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
One of the best hotel sites in South Africa, the 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers premium lodging in the beautiful Garden Route region of the Western Cape. This quality 4-Star Hotel is centrally located on the Knysna Quays Waterfront. Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers a tranquil stay in spacious bedrooms that overlook the Knysna lagoon.
Facilities at the Hotel are 4-Star including a heated outdoor swimming pool, the Wellness centre for massages, a boardroom and a variety of restaurants to choose from.
Queens Hotel Oudtshoorn
The Queen's Hotel is nestled in the heart of Oudtshoorn, and is situated in close proximity to a multitude of restaurants, curio and coffee shops. The Queen's Hotel is the third oldest hotel in South Africa and was built in 1880. The original building was made of stone and had a thatched roof. The hotel offers 40 stylishly decorated en-suite double bedrooms providing individually remote controlled air-conditioning and television, with M-net, clock radio and direct dial telephone.
D'Ouwe Werf Hotel
Established in 1802, d'Ouwe Werf is South Africa's oldest and most historic hotel and has defined hospitality and fine dining for centuries. Guests enjoy the wonders of the Cape Winelands from the repose of the luxurious accommodation, situated in the historical core of the university town of Stellenbosch, only 45km from Cape Town, 20km from the sea and surrounded by beautiful mountains. Stellenbosch is famous as the premier wine region of South Africa.
Located on vibrant Church Street, d'Ouwe Werf retains the graceful ambience of Georgian style throughout. Soft hues and antique furniture have been tastefully aligned with the comforts of modern living to create a calm haven from which to base your exploration of Stellenbosch.
The hotel consists of 32 en suite bedrooms and 6 Courtyard Apartments which are individually styled with antiques collected over the years. Modern facilities, and staff who pride themselves on their friendly, personal and professional service, make each visit an enjoyable and memorable one.
Southern Sun Cape Sun
Situated at the southern tip of Africa, this is where traditional Cape hospitality is at the heart of your experience. The luxury and elegance of Southern Sun Cape Sun lies in the centre of the Cape Town CBD, and is complimented by spectacular views over Table Mountain, Robben Island, Table Bay and the spectacular Green Point Stadium.
Rooms are luxurious, spacious and offer all the amenities required to ensure a relaxing stay. Offering business travellers easy access to the Cape Town Convention Centre and other key business areas, the hotel also offers great appeal to holiday makers in search of an indulgent escape. The gym with splash pool and Health & Beauty spa are situated on the premises and promise a healthy, rejuvenating experience.
Other recommendations
This tour gives you a great overview of South Africa as it takes in many of its major attractions. If you are looking for more game viewing and lodge activity an extension back into Kruger National Park or into Pilanesberg National Park for some concentrated game activity would be a good option. You may want to travel further north into Botswana, Zambia or Namibia to experience other regions of southern Africa. Or you may wish to relax on a beach in Mozambique before heading home.
Please contact us for these other options.
Flights
Wild Africa Travel Company has excellent airfares from Australia to Johannesburg and from Durban to Port Elizabeth and return flights from Cape Town to Australia.
Prices for economy class flights with South African Airways start from:
Ex Perth $1,490
Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide $1,580
Taxes approximately $395
Actual prices and taxes will depend on dates of travel. Please contact our office on free-call 1800 615 524 or by email for an exact quote
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended on the 16 Day Grand Adventure Tour to cover for irrecoverable prepaid travel costs incurred as a result of unforeseen circumstances. For example, if the passenger becomes unexpectedly ill and is unable to travel then the passenger will be able to recover the total costs of their 16 Day Grand Adventure Tour package.
Please note every year Wild Africa Travel Company have passengers needing to cancel for many unforeseen reasons. Unfortunately Wild Africa Travel Company is helpless if the passenger has not taken out the appropriate travel insurance.
Travel Insurance is also very important for passengers on their travels as there can be situations where things may go wrong and travellers find themselves needing urgent medical assistance, help with replacing lost luggage, or assistance in making an urgent trip home. Travel insurance can provide coverage for these unforeseen circumstances and also provide peace of mind for the traveller.
Cover can be purchased at time of booking. Please contact for a quote.
Note: Pre-existing conditions are not automatically covered, please make sure the Travel Insurance Policy wording is read and fully understood.
