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SOUTH AFRICAN IMPRESSIONS SCHEDULED TOUR
Code: JDC11C (11 Days)
Departs Mondays
JULY 2007
DAY 1: MONDAY
Johannesburg – Blydepoort – Ohrigstad
 07h00: Collection from Sandton or Rosebank hotels or any other hotel by prior arrangement
07h30: Depart from Johannesburg and travel across the plains of the Highveld via the coal mining town of Witbank to Dullstroom. Then cross over Long Tom Pass, via the town of Sabie to historical village of Pilgrims Rest for a fascinating glimpse of the alluvial gold rush days. Stop for lunch at Scott’s Café; then continue along the Panorama Route with a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon
Overnight: Hannah Game Lodge - (Lunch and Dinner)
Time permitting: Enjoy an evening open land rover safari at Hannah Lodge near Ohrigstad
DAY 2: TUESDAY
Ohrigstad – Kruger National Park
 After breakfast proceed via the Abel Erasmus Pass which reveals panoramic views of the Olifants River Valley and includes the J.G. Strydom Tunnel. Travel to Hoedspruit and visit the famous Kapama Cheetah Centre for an audio visual presentation followed by a guided tour where these magnificent animals may be viewed at close quarters, before entering the world famous Kruger National Park. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon in the Park
Kruger is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size as Wales. It covers 18,989 square km (7,332 sq mi) and extends 350 km (217 mi) from north to south and 60 km (37 mi) from east to west.The Kruger Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms
Overnight: Rest Camp or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
Optional extra: Enjoy a night safari in an open vehicle – advance booking is essential
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
Kruger National Park
.jpg) A full day is spent game viewing in search of Africa’s 'Big Five', enjoying the incredible variety of flora and fauna in the Park, a host of other animals and prolific birdlife. Overnight: Rest camp or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
Optional extra: Enjoy a night safari in an open vehicle – advance booking is essential
DAY 4: THURSDAY
Kruger National Park – Swaziland
After breakfast, there is another chance to view Africa’s big game in their natural habitat as you drive through the Park and then through beautiful mountain scenery to enter the mystical Kingdom of Swaziland. Here an African King rules contented people who observe ancient rites and traditions. We pass through timber plantations before our night stop near the mountains and forests of Mhlambanyatsi. There will be time to visit the renowned Ngwenya Glass Factory and to browse and shop in the traditional Swazi Market
Overnight: Mountain Inn or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
 DAY 5: FRIDAY
Swaziland – Hluhluwe
Enjoy the continuing scenic route through Swaziland. Re-enter South Africa at the Golela Border Post, with the Lebombo Mountains towering in the east. Enter northern Kwa-Zulu Natal and in the afternoon visit the famous Hluhluwe Game Reserve, renowned for its White Rhino. Here you will also find many other species including Black Rhino, Nyala, and Impala
Overnight: Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
Optional extra: Enjoy a night safari in an open vehicle – advance booking is essential
 DAY 6: SATURDAY
Hluhluwe – Durban
After breakfast travel to a Zulu kraal for an enchanting step back into history. Be entertained with lectures and visual displays on many aspects of African tribal culture such as hut building, stick fighting, bead making and the full spectrum of Arts and Crafts. Enjoy a traditional lunch. Drive along the North Coast road, through extensive sugar plantations to Durban, South Africa's premier holiday resort
Overnight: Holiday Inn Garden Court Marine Parade or similar - (Breakfast and Lunch)
 DAY 7: SUNDAY
Durban – Port Elizabeth
The morning is at leisure for independent activities
Transfer to Durban International Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth (flight excluded)
Arrive in Port Elizabeth, the friendly City, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Overnight: Beach Hotel or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
 DAY 8: MONDAYPort Elizabeth – Wilderness
08h30: Meet your Africapass guide at reception
Continue travelling South through the Tzitzikamma Forest to Plettenberg Bay, skirting the Indian Ocean Coastline and then along the famous Garden Route to Knysna and the Wilderness area for overnight
Overnight: Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
 DAY 9: TUESDAY
Knysna and the Lake District
After an early breakfast, depart from the hotel to George Railway Station to board the “Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe” Enjoy a ride on this historical steam train for a spectacular trip through vistas of sea, forests, mountains and lagoons, to Knysna. This popular holiday resort is situated on the shores of the beautiful Knysna Lagoon and guarded by two promontories known as the 'Heads'. Knysna offers shopping opportunities of unusual locally made arts and crafts
Overnight: Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
 DAY 10: WEDNESDAY
George – Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves
Today travel across the Outeniqua Mountains en route to Oudtshoorn where a visit will be made to an ostrich farm for a demonstration of this unusual bird and its husbandry. Enjoy a typical traditional lunch in the Farmhouse Restaurant. Afterwards, visit the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo, the Cango Caves, featuring the finest dripstone caverns with vast halls and towering formations, followed by a visit to the Crocodile and Cheetah Ranch
Overnight: Far Hills Country Hotel or similar - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
 DAY 11: THURSDAY
Wilderness – Cape Town
After breakfast continue along the Garden Route via Mossel Bay, Riversdale and Swellendam. The tour takes the route along the scenic coastal road via Betty’s Bay and Gordon’s Bay featuring spectacular views of the Hottentot Holland Mountains and False Bay, with the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain in the distance, terminating in Cape Town at approximately 1700 hours
Drop off at your hotel by prior arrangement or at Cape Town International Airport - (Breakfast)
OPTIONAL EXTRA: 1 or 2 nights in a private game lodge instead of a rest camp in the Kruger National Park
COST: R24, 900.00 per person sharing
R 4, 2090.00 single supplement
R12, 450.00 child rate (under 12)
R29, 900.00 per person sharing with one night in a private game lodge
R 5,940.00 single supplement
R14, 950.00 child rate (under 12)
INCLUDES:
Accommodation in rooms with private facilities as per itinerary
Meals as specified
Game viewing activities and tours as specified
Services of a qualified driver/guide
1% tourism levy
VAT at 14%
EXCLUDES:
Airfares and taxes not included in the itinerary
Entrance fees where not included
Meals where not stated
Items of a personal nature i.e. room service, laundry
Bar account, gratuities, porterages
Visas if applicable
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Clients require a visa for Swaziland and a multiple entry visa for South Africa. Without these, they will not be permitted to join the tour. No refund will be allowed. Passports must be readily available for presentation at South African and Swaziland border posts
ALL PRICES ARE BASED ON APPLICABLE RATES AS OF TODAY, HOWEVER, THE ABOVE QUOTATION IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY AFRICAPASS AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND MAY BE AFFECTED BY AIR, FUEL INCREASES, ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY OR ANY OTHER STATUTORY INCREASE BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
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