Timeless South Africa

Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival at the airport in Johannesburg, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

This morning leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview. (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a portion of the day in search of the “Big Five” in the famous Kruger National Park. Kruger offers arguably the most exciting game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephants, rhinos and leopards, and lions. Observe predators chasing their prey and enjoying their kill in these surroundings. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

In the morning, begin your day with a drive to the Kingdom of Swaziland, a sovereign state in Southern Africa. It is neighboured by Mozambique to its northeast and by South Africa to its north, west and south. Visit the bustling craft markets in Ezulwini Valley. Arrive at your hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure. (BLD)

Today drive into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. Arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area for your overnight stay. (B)

Cruise on the beautiful Lake St. Lucia before departing for the coastal city of Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields. Continue to Durban and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure by the coast. (B)

Enjoy a morning at leisure. Then head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. Proceed on a visit to the 300 foot high Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at the hotel mid-afternoon. Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air (own account). (BD)

Enjoy a day at leisure to enjoy the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. There are many leisure activities to partake in at your hotel. (BD)

After breakfast, drive south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei. Continue via Nelson Mandela’s birth place and house, arriving late afternoon at the accommodation in Chinsta East, on the beautiful, unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast. (BD)

Awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between our toes. The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife. Set off heading south to Port Elizabeth. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

After breakfast, start your exploration of the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park. Here we are treated to magnificent coastal views along with the breathtaking views of Tsitsikamma Forest. Late this afternoon we arrive in Knysna, the heart of the famous Garden Route. Overnight at your hotel. (BD)

After breakfast, drive to the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the ‘feather capital of the world’, aptly named for its ostrich industry. Visit a working ostrich farm and then explore the famous Cango Caves. Walk (the more adventurous may crawl!) around the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Overnight in Mossel Bay. (B)

Today, enjoy breathtaking views along the highway as you travel to the coastal city of Cape Town. The city is famous for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, as well as for such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Enjoy a day at leisure. You may like to visit the winelands of Cape Town or Robben Island. Return to your hotel. (B)

Today, say goodbye to the country that has hosted you as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight.