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South Africa
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Bethulie, Free State |
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Bulwer, Kwazulu-Natal |
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Cradock, Eastern Cape |
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Gelukwaarts, Western Cape |
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Taung, North West Province |
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| 20 Day South African Adventure |
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South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique |
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| Panoramic Route, Kruger Park, Swaziland, Hluhluwe , Umfolozi St Lucia, Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains, Sani Pass day trip, Wild Coast Addo Elephant Park, Garden Route Cape Town Cape Point |
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| 15 Nov 05; 13 Dec 05; 10 Jan 06; 7 Feb 06; 7 Mar 06; 4 Apr 06; 2 May 06; 30 May 06; 27 Jun 06; 25 Jul 06; 22 Aug 06; 19 Sep 06; 17 Oct 06; 14 Nov 06; 12 Dec 06; 9 Jan 07; 6 Feb 07 |
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As per itinerary:
Day 1: D
Days 2-7: BD
Day 8: B
Days 9–18: BD
Days 19-20: B |
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Day 1-4, 9-16: Camping in 2 person dome tents, mattresses provided.
Day 5-8, 17-20: Accommodation in budget chalets. |
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Minibus (no aircon) - Maximum 9 passengers per group
Custom built safari vehicle – Maximum 16 passenger per group |
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These rates are in USD and can change at any time without notice.
Please use as a guideline only.
Activities in Mozambique:
Scuba Diving $50, Snorkelling $20, Scenic Cruise $20
Activities in Wild Coast:
Abseiling $20, Canoeing $20, Cultural tour $15, Day Hike $20
Activities in Garden Route:
Knysna heads $50, Quad Trail $60, Tubing $60, Abseiling $20
Activities in Hermanus:
Shark cage diving $150, Sandboarding $60, Sea Kayaking $40, Sailing $50 |
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All ground transportation, services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping equipment (2 man dome tents, mats, cooking equipment), all highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary. |
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All visa costs are the clients responsibility, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes, sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks, optional activities. |
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We depart from Johannesburg/Pretoria and make our way through the Mpumalanga Province. Our journey takes us along the panoramic route, some of the most stunning scenery South Africa has to offer. The sights en route include God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondawels and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon. Evening to be spent camping at a resort overlooking the Canyon. (D) |
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After breakfast, we descend the escarpment and make our way to the world-renowned Kruger Park. Our wildlife experience begins as we enter the park, exploring prime game viewing areas en route to our campsite. We arrive at our campsite in time to freshen up before heading out on an exciting open vehicle night drive. This experience allows us the opportunity to view the nocturnal activities of the many animals within the park. The evening is to be spent camping in Kruger. (BD) |
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An early rise, we begin the day with coffee and rusks, before venturing out on a morning game drive. Most of the day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping at the various waterholes and viewpoints. We arrive back at the camp at sunset, time to enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque) and relax around the campfire. (BD) |
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Departing from Kruger Park, we travel south-east towards the Swaziland border. We enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, nestled snugly between, Mozambique, Northern Zululand and Mpumalanga. We visit a traditional Swazi cultural village and gain insight into their cultural beliefs, traditional dancing and singing. We then depart for the Hlane Royal National Park. This vast expanse of bushveld with its ancient hardwood trees, spectacular birdlife and four of the Big Five makes Hlane, home to the largest wild herds in the kingdom. We set up camp, before exploring Hlane on a guided game walk, giving us the opportunity to track white rhino on foot.
The evening is to be spent camping at Hlane. (BD) |
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We depart from Hlane and make our way to the Golela border post and into Maputaland. Our journey continues via Kosi Bay, as we once again head across a border to a seaside village in Mozambique. We then have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the unspoiled beaches of Mozambique. The evening is to be spent at one of the coastal resorts. (BD) |
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Today we have the opportunity to relax on the beach or take part in one of the many optional activities. These include snorkelling, scuba diving or swimming with the bottlenose dolphins. The evening is to be spent at a beach resort. (BD) |
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We depart Mozambique, making our way to the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest game reserve in Africa. The day is spent on game drives, searching for the endangered Black Rhino, for which this park is famous. We depart Hluhluwe in the late afternoon and head for Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage site.
The evening is to be spent in Lake St Lucia. (BD) |
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Departing St Lucia, we make our way to the coastal city of Durban. Today we are free to explore the city at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant (own expense). Evening to be spent in Durban. (B) |
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We depart the cosmopolitan city of Durban and make our way to the Southern Drakensberg. We set up camp and spend the rest of the day hiking and exploring the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. (BD) |
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After breakfast we head off on a day trip up the spectacular Sani Pass, enjoying lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa. The Sani Pass is the only road linking Kwazulu-Natal and the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. We return to our camp after experiencing a thrilling drive up one of South Africa’s highest mountain passes. (BD) |
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We depart the Drakensberg and make our way to the Wild Coast, visiting the Nelson Mandela Museum en route. We spend our time relaxing on the beach, exploring the unspoiled stretches of coastline and experiencing the age-old traditions and customs of the local Xhosa people. Abseiling, canoeing and hiking are available for the adventure seekers (optional). (BD) |
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After an early morning rise, we depart for the Addo Elephant National Park. After setting up camp, we depart on an afternoon game drive through the valley of the elephants,searching for the largest of the Big 5. We overnight in the National Park. (BD) |
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The next three days we spend discovering the most spectacular stretch of the Garden Route. We visit the Tsitsikamma National Park, the picturesque town of Knysna, the white beaches at Plettenberg Bay and the many indigenous forests in the area. We are kept busy with many adrenalin activities on offer in the area: kayaking; skydiving; bungee jumping; scenic flights; tree-top tour; abseiling/rap jumping; cycling and black-water tubing (optional). (BD) |
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Departing the coastal regions of the Garden Route, we head into the arid regions of the Karoo. We make our way to the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. We spend time at one of the many ostrich farms, allowing us the opportunity to ride an ostrich. Visiting the Cango Caves,we venture underground into the many small caverns. We overnight in Oudtshoorn. (BD) |
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Up early, we depart Oudtshoorn and head back to the coast. We spend our time discovering the whale-watching town of Hermanus, experiencing the giants of the deep from the coastline or close up from a kayak (option & seasonal). (BD) |
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We are given the opportunity to experience shark cage diving at Gansbaai (optional extra), or simply relax on the beach before we depart for the Mother City of Cape Town. We spend the evening out on the town, enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants (own expense). (B) |
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This morning is spent discovering Cape Town with a visit to Cape Point. We then enjoy a farewell lunch at one of the local wine farms before heading back to Cape Town (own expense). (B) |
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* This tour has full pre-departure information available to help you prepare for your trip, please ensure you receive it from your travel agent. |
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