South Africa Discovery

Fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town overnight. Regional airports available on request.

Welcome to wonderful Cape Town. Enjoy an exclusive three-night Special Stay with spectacular views of the waterfront and Table Mountain. Tonight, meet your Tour Director for a welcome drink and dinner.

Ascend Table Mountain by rotating gondola for wondrous 360 degree views.

Freechoice: Sample South Africa’s finest vintages with a winelands tour. Alternatively, visit history rich Robben Island, take a township tour, or a Harley DavidsonTM ride.

Journey along the Atlantic coastline to Cape Point, stop at the Cape of Good Hope, then visit Boulders Beach, home to an African penguin colony.

Stunning semi-desert scenery awaits en route to the town of Oudtshoorn. Later, discover a wonderland of underground chambers at the Cango Caves, among the largest in the world, before your overnight stay.

Learn about Africa’s largest bird at a local ostrich farm, then head to Knysna on the Garden Route, famous for its oysters. You’ll enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel. Enjoy a scenic cruise with expert commentary on the region’s flora and fauna.

Travel along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth and board your flight to Durban. Enjoy a two night Special Stay at your hotel, the ultimate in colonial charm and style.

Discover the beach side town of Durban, famous for its Indian and colonial influences.

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Enjoy learning about the Zulu battles that took place close to Durban whilst sampling afternoon tea.

The Dolphin Coast region of Natal has a sea of sugarcane fields. Enter Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, world-renowned for its rhino conservation program. Later, check into your elegant hotel for a two night stay at the foot of Zululand’s legendary Ghost Mountain.

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This evening, you’ll be treated to a mesmerising display of traditional Zulu dancing, complete with dramatic local drumming.

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Visit a traditional Zulu community in the Lebombo Mountains, and be welcomed by the village chief for a private tour.

Arrive in the tiny kingdom of Swaziland. Journey through the magnificent valleys of Big Bend to your resort, nestled within an idyllic Botanical Garden, for an overnight stay. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the magnificent garden.

The famous Kruger National Park stretches an impressive 450 kilometres. You’ll enjoy a two night Special Stay at your lodge, situated on a private concession within the park. The Sabie River flows through it and is home to the highest recorded concentration of leopards in Africa. Take a game drive in an open safari vehicle this afternoon.

Sundowners
At the end of your game drive, partake in one of the most enjoyable of safari traditions – Sundowner drinks.

Soak up the night-time ambience while dining at your lodge.

Limitless game viewing possibilities await, so make sure you bring your camera. Specially adapted Land Rovers are able to traverse the entire Kruger National Park without restriction to track the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

Freechoice: Encounter hippos by exploring the shores of the Sabie River on foot, with a game ranger, or enjoy a fascinating lecture on wildlife. Alternatively, visit a local community.

Take in the magnificent Panorama Route on the road to Johannesburg. You’ll view the Blyde River Canyon, third deepest in the world, then visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes and enjoy spectacular views from Wonder View. Check into your stylish hotel for two nights.

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Visit Soweto with your local guide, walk the streets that Mandela walked as you visit his house. Learn about the 20th century South Africa during your visit to the Apartheid Museum.

Depart after breakfast this morning in Johannesburg.

Welcome home.