Your itinerary

Make your own way to the hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you for your welcome meeting this evening. (D)

PREMIER HOTEL CAPE TOWN (4 STAR)

DAY 2 CAPE PENINSULA

A day exploring the Cape Peninsula begins at Hout Bay and continues along Chapman’s Peak –a spectacular coastal drive – as we make our way to Cape Nature Reserve and Cape Point, at the very tip of the peninsula.

During our return journey to Cape Town we stop at Boulders Beach, where you can see the penguins that make their home here. We’ll then continue through Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg, finally reaching Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, beautifully positioned against the slopes of Table Mountain.

We’ll get together and head to a restaurant for our welcome dinner this evening. African food is traditionally shared and enjoyed with family and friends, and tonight’s meal is no exception. Feel the heartbeat of Africa with our pre-dinner interactive djembe drumming session, then enjoy your meal, which is served in generous individual and shared portions. Each dish is brought to your table with country of origin, cooking techniques and spicing explained - a real experience! (B,D)

PREMIER HOTEL CAPE TOWN (4 STAR)

DAY 3 CAPE TOWN - DAY AT LEISURE

Today has been left free for you to explore Cape Town at your own pace. We also offer two optional excursions today - a morning tour of Cape Town’s oldest township, or an afternoon visit to the Western Cape Winelands region where we’ll visit the Spice Route and enjoy tastings as we discover local artisan crafts, before making our way to Franschhoek for a wine-tasting. We round off the day with a walking tour of Stellenbosch, before heading back to Cape Town. (B)

PREMIER HOTEL CAPE TOWN (4 STAR)

DAY 4 CAPE TOWN - OUDTSHOORN

If weather conditions are favourable, you’ll have the opportunity to ascend Table Mountain on a thrilling cable-car ride this morning. Next, there’s a scenic drive to look forward to via Route 62 to Oudtshoorn. An afternoon visit to an ostrich farm will give you the opportunity to admire and possibly hand-feed these curious-looking creatures. (B,D)

PROTEA HOTEL, RIEMPE ESTATE, OUDTSHOORN (4 STAR)

DAY 5 OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA

Our day begins with a visit to the impressive Cango Caves, where we’ll descend into an underground world of limestone caverns, featuring stalactites and stalagmites sculptured by nature over millions of years. Next, we head to Knysna, a town at the heart of the Garden Route, which nestles on the shores of a beautiful lagoon and is surrounded by ancient forests. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. (B)

PREMIER RESORT THE MOORINGS, KNYSNA (4 STAR)

DAY 6 KNYSNA - DAY AT LEISURE

You are free to explore Knysna at your own pace today. You could perhaps explore the town’s boutiques and shops with your traveling companions or maybe take in the views from the heads - two huge cliffs lying at the mouth of the lagoon.

Alternatively, you could join our optional excursion to Featherbed Nature Reserve. We’ll take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon and admire spectacular scenery as we drive onto the reserve. A Specialist Guide will tell us all about the region’s flora and fauna, and we’ll take a walk through the coastal forest to see ancient sea caves. After working up an appetite we’ll be ready for our included buffet lunch, which is served at a beautiful outdoor restaurant under a canopy of Milkwood trees. (B)

PREMIER RESORT THE MOORINGS, KNYSNA (4 STAR)

DAY 7 KNYSNA - PRETORIA

We will say goodbye to Knysna this morning and drive along the spectacular Garden Route to Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha. Along the way, we’ll stop at Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park, where you can walk across the 77-meter-long suspension bridge that crosses the water as it flows into the ocean.

When we arrive in Gqeberha, we’ll head to the airport and fly to Johannesburg for our overnight stay in Pretoria. (B,D)

GARDEN COURT HATFIELD, PRETORIA (4 STAR)

DAY 8 PANORAMA ROUTE

The Panorama Route weaves its way through some of the most stunning scenery in South Africa – the rainforest at God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck potholes and Blyde Canyon are just some of the highlights. It’s also our route to Mpumalanga, the gateway to the iconic Kruger National Park. (B,D)

NDHULA LUXURY TENTED LODGE OR PROTEA HOTEL KRUGER

GATE, GREATER KRUGER

DAY 9 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Wake up to the incredible sounds of the African bush as you embark on a thrilling full-day game drive in Kruger. The park is home to an enthralling array of wildlife, so hopefully you’ll tick off at least some, if not all, of the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

On your return, there’s time to relax by the pool with a refreshing drink later this afternoon. (B,D)

NDHULA LUXURY TENTED LODGE OR PROTEA HOTEL KRUGER

GATE, GREATER KRUGER

DAY 10 KRUGER NATIONAL PARKDAY AT LEISURE

There’s more time at leisure today, with game drives on offer if you want to see more of your thrilling surroundings and the resident wildlife. Alternatively, we also offer an optional excursion to Chimp Eden, the Jane Goodall Institute, which gives an insight into these beautiful creatures.

Tonight, if the weather is on our side, we’ll get to know one of South Africa’s oldest traditions for dinner - the Boma. The lodge proudly features this amazing outdoor dining facility in the traditional South African shape – round and protective like an African village. There’s a centralised fireplace for ambience and winter warmth and a chef’s station for preparing those famous African barbecue meals. (B,D)

NDHULA LUXURY TENTED LODGE OR PROTEA HOTEL KRUGER

GATE, GREATER KRUGER

DAY 11 KRUGER NATIONAL PARKJOHANNESBURG farewell dinner. (B,D)

Table Mountain

GARDEN COURT SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG (4 STAR)

DAY 12 JOHANNESBURG

Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your tour comes to an end. (B)

Your Hotel

Ndhula Luxury Tented Lodge In Greater Kruger

Memorable moment

Feel the heartbeat of Africa with our pre-dinner interactive djembe drumming session.

TOUR DATES & PRICES 2023 Tour ref: SLEX START END FROM PRICE Nov 16 Nov 27 $6399 HOTELS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED WITHIN YOUR FINAL DOCUMENTATION SOUTH AFRICA

Gorillas In The Mist

Wildlife lovers will be in their element on this tour, spotting gorillas, tree-climbing lions, white rhinos and more in their natural habitat.

12 DAYS FROM $11999

CLASSIC TOURING

30 INCLUDED MEALS

MAX GROUP SIZE 11