11 NIGHT SELF DRIVE TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS: Sun City, Kruger National Park , Cape Town , Oudtshoorn, Knysna

Day 1

Land at Oliver Tambo International Airport and touch down for your African extravaganza! After collecting your luggage, you will be whisked to Sun City in the Pilanesberg. Sun City is Africa at its glitziest! With wonderful seasonal shows, casinos, Africa 's own inland beach at the Valley of the Waves, it has something for everyone! Dine at your hotel.

Overnight: Sun City Hotel, Sun City

Day 2

After a leisurely breakfast, hop on a shuttle to the nearby Sun City Cultural Village for a good dose of African cultural dancing and food. Spend the afternoon trying your luck at the gaming tables in the casino or have some fun in the sun at the Valley of the Waves!

Overnight: Sun City Hotel, Sun City

Day 3

An early start is essential this morning, as you will be transferred to the Kruger National Park . Late afternoon and early morning game drives provide many opportunities to see Africa 's big five!

Overnight: Shishangeni, Kruger National Park

Day 4

Spend the day soaking up the sights and sounds of Africa or fit in an early morning or afternoon game drive as included. For the less energetic, just relax at the pool.

Overnight: Shishangeni, Kruger National park

Day 5

Leave after breakfast for Nelspruit , here you will board your flight to the mother city, Cape Town ! Arrive at Cape town International Airport , collect your baggage and board your shuttle to the V&A Waterfront, where you will be staying. The V&A Waterfront offers wonderful shopping opportunities as well as award winning restaurants.

Overnight: Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront

Day 6

After a lazy breakfast, your guide will collect you from your hotel for a day tour of the Cape Peninsula . Highlights include, Kirstenbosch Gardens , the penguin colony at Boulders Beach , the spectacular Cape point Nature Reserve.

Overnight: Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront

Day 7

An exciting day awaits with your guided tour of this beautiful city! Highlights include, the Castle of Good Hope , The Slave Lodge, Company Gardens and not forgetting the land mark Table Mountain if weather permits.

Overnight: Commodore Hotel, V&A Waterfront

Day 8

After an early breakfast you will make you way up the breathtaking Garden Route to the village of Oudtshoorn . Also known as the ostrich capital of South Africa , you will be visiting the cathedral like Cango Caves where you can enjoy lunch and a guided tour after which you will learn more about ostriches at the Cango Ostrich Farm. You will spend the evening at the delightful Buffelsdrift Game Lodge where an 5pm game drive and dinner are included.

Overnight: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Oudtshoorn

Day 9

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, check out and you will be taken to experience the Cango Safari Park where you can get up close and personal with many rare and endangered species. Your close encounter over, you will leave for the woodcutting village of Knysna . This quaint town provides unusual shopping opportunities. Take a stroll around the village and gather at the Knysna Waterfront at 5h30 for your dinner cruise on the lagoon, the perfect way to end wonderful day! Your cruise is a short 300 metre walk from your hotel and it is safe to walk back to your hotel afterwards.

Overnight: Knysna Quays Hotel, Knysna

Day 10

If every one is up early you can travel to Plettenberg Bay near Knysna, for a stop at the Knysna Elephant Park and Monkeyland. Get close to these wonderful forest giants at the park and interact with an assortment of monkey species at Monkeyland. Depart by 12h00 for George where you will board your flight to Johannesburg , the city of gold! Arrive at Oliver Tambo International Airport , collect your luggage, after which you can take the free shuttle to our hotel or we can provide a VIP shuttle at R150 per person. Overnight: Emperors Palace , Johannesburg

Day 11

After a leisurely breakfast, you have the option of going on a township tour which includes a traditional African lunch at Wandies Restaurant. On this day tour you will see Freedom Square , the Hector Petersen Museum and Nelson Mandela Square amongst other highlights. Alternatively you can go on a guided tour of the Cradle of Human Kind (World Heritage Site) just outside Johannesburg to learn more about the origins of mankind. Highlights include an underground boat trip and many interesting displays which make the Maropeng Visitors Centre a most informative outing. Overnight: Emperors Palace , Johannesburg

 

Day 12

After a leisurely breakfast you will be taken to Oliver Tambo International Airport for your flight home.

COSTS:

PRICE FOR ACCOMMODATION: From R34936 for two people sharing including breakfast daily and selected dinners, lunches and game drives.

FLIGHT PRICES: Can only be confirmed with dates in hand.

VEHICLE HIRE: From R5000 dependant on dates & vehicle type.