South African Surprise & Victoria Falls
21 day Tour to Johannesburg, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, St Lucia, Durban, Drakensberg, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park
21 day Tour to Johannesburg, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, St Lucia, Durban, Drakensberg, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park
Download PDF BrochureLiving up to its reputation as the “Rainbow Nation”, South Africa is a fascinating combination of remarkable wildlife, superb scenery and historic cultures. This tour also takes you to Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls must surely be one of the most memorable sights in the world. The mighty Zambezi River expands to an incredible width of over a mile before thundering 100 metres down a sheer chasm and into the turbulent white waters below. Magnificent rainbows can be seen from all angles. Viewing of the falls is done from within the Victoria Falls National Park where you can see antelope, vervet monkey, warthog and banded mongoose living amid the spray. Activities on offer: Bungi jumping, sunset cruise, Lion Encounter, Elephant Back Safari, jet boating, Flight over the falls.
Today you will fly to Johannesburg. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel or Tambo or similar
Today you will have a half day seat-in-coach tour in Johannesburg. South Africa’s largest city remains its financial and commercial heart. It’s in this fast-paced metropolis that the country’s radical political and social transformation is most evident – this is the ‘Rainbow Nation’ at work. It’s a heady experience, with contrasts of every kind round every single corner. Our tour sets off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa’s architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court. We explore the inner city of Johannesburg and the influence the discovery of gold brought to this city and indeed South Africa. We visit and explore the Maboneng Precinct, a wonderful example of urban regeneration of the eastside of the Johannesburg CBD which is now home to several independent retail, restaurant, art and entertainment venues – fresh and unique lifestyle offerings of this new exciting development. We return to your hotel via the flipside of the coin, the lush, up market suburb of lower Houghton. A city of contrasts, that’s for certain.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel or Tambo or similar
This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.
Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar
Distance travelled today: 500km
We have a bright and early start to the day in order to experience full day open vehicle Game Drive. Spend a morning with the Big Five in the Kruger National Park. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds. We return to our hotel in the evening.
Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar
Distance travelled today: 200km
Memorable Moment: Seeing the Big Five in the wild is one of the most memorable things one can ever experience. The African continent is the only place in the world where big game still roams freely in great numbers.
This morning after breakfast, we check out and depart on our journey to Swaziland. We proceed south to Malalane and then onto Swaziland where this afternoon you will visit a real Chief’s village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Swazi culture.
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar
Distance travelled today: 261km
This morning we journey through Swaziland into Zululand. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. Enjoy a 3 hr game drive in Hluhluwe National Park. This is the legendary park where a dedicated team made worldwide conservation history with their successful efforts to bring the white rhino back from the brink of extinction. You won’t simply be enthralled with this game-rich reserve and the extraordinary beauty of the terrain, but also with the sense of history having been made here. Arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umfolozi or similar
Distance travelled today: 435km
Guests have the option to lie in or take an optional morning boat cruise (own account) or simply soak up the atmosphere of this tourist town St Lucia before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. An orientation tour introduces us to this multicultural, vibrant seaside city before arriving at our hotel late afternoon.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge or similar
Distance travelled today: 290km
This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps take an early morning cab ride for a stroll along the Umhlanga Beach Promenade which buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We proceed on a visit to the 300 foot high Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon. Your afternoon is at leisure to soak up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air (own account).
Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Resort Hotel & Spa or similar
Distance travelled today: 255km
Memorable Moment: The massive Drakensberg mountain range forms the border between Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Kingdom of Lesotho. Its towering basalt peaks and buttresses offer dramatic vistas, the highest peak reaching a spectacular 3,482 metres, which is the highest in southern Africa.
Full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. Today a host of leisure activities awaits you against a breath-taking back drop of tranquil beauty.
Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Resort Hotel & Spa or similar
This morning we continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch outside the capital of Umtata. We continue via Nelson Mandela’s birth place and house, arriving late afternoon at our accommodation in Chintsa East, on the beautiful, unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast.
Accommodation: Crawford’s Beach Lodge or similar
Distance travelled today: 520km
Memorable Moment: Drive past Nelson Mandela’s birth place and home. Nelson Mandela was known by many names…. Rolihlahla, literally meaning ‘pulling the branch of a tree’ and figuratively meaning ‘trouble-maker’, was his birth name
We awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind... beach sand between our toes. The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife. In the mid-morning, we set off heading south to Port Elizabeth.
Accommodation: Garden Court King’s Beach or similar
Distance travelled today: 340km
Today our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon for check in at our hotel.
Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar
Distance travelled today: 300km
After breakfast, we travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ because of its ostrich industry. We visit a working ostrich farm and then explore the famous Cango Caves. Walk (the more adventurous may crawl!) around the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Travelling back to the Eastern seaboard, we arrive in Mossel Bay in the afternoon for a visit to the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum.
Accommodation: Garden Court Mossel Bay or similar
Distance travelled today: 315km
Memorable Moment: Visit a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, known as ‘the feather capital of the world’. The flightless ostrich is the world’s largest bird.
After breakfast we head for Cape Town via the towns of Swellendam, Robertson and Worcester. After traveling through the Huguenot Tunnel, iconic Table Mountain greets us as we arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Sun Square Hotel – Cape Town or similar
Distance travelled today: 540km
Today you will have a seat-in-coach peninsular tour. Cruise along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay. Embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise (included). Wind along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breath-taking ocean views, before arriving at our lunch spot of choice (own account) at the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park. Meander back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach (included). During the summer months we venture inland to our last stop of the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers. In winter, we will visit Groot Constantia instead, for a wine tasting and cellar tour at South Africa’s oldest wine estate where they have been producing legendary wines for over 300 years!
Accommodation: Sun Square Hotel – Cape Town or similar
Memorable Moment: The ‘Mother City’ is an affectionate nickname for Cape Town, which is widely known and used among locals and visitors to Cape Town alike.
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg; then take connecting flight to Victoria Falls. Met and transferred to your hotel.
Depart on a morning tour to Victoria Falls, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. For the more adventurous, there’s white water rafting, river boarding, bungi jumping, and so much more (on guest own account). This afternoon enjoy a romantic sun downer cruise on the Zambezi River, above the mighty falls.
Today enjoy day trip to Chobe, Botswana located a short drive from Victoria Falls. Chobe National Park is the second largest national park in Botswana, and is home to a myriad of animals, including vast herds of elephant. Your day tour includes a game drive in the Chobe National Park, lunch and an afternoon sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
Today is at leisure.
Today you will depart hotel at 11:00am to the airport for the flight to Johannesburg, then connect flight back to Australia.
Arrive in Australia in the morning.
Johannesburg:
Saturday 05/08/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 24/08/2017
Tour code: SV170805
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Johannesburg:
Saturday 19/08/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 07/09/2017
Tour code: SV170819
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Johannesburg:
Saturday 09/09/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 28/09/2017
Tour code: SV170909
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Johannesburg:
Saturday 07/10/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 26/10/2017
Tour code: SV171007
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Johannesburg:
Saturday 21/10/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 09/11/2017
Tour code: SV171021
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Johannesburg:
Saturday 04/11/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 23/11/2017
Tour code: SV171104
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Johannesburg:
Saturday 18/11/2017
Victoria Falls:
Thursday 07/12/2017
Tour code: SV171118
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Remarks
This tour is guarantee departure based on a minimum of 2 people and maximum of 40 people. All prices above include airport taxes and fuel surcharges. This tour is a seat-in-coach join-in group tour.
- Land only price: Tour starts from Arrival transfer in Johannesburg to Departure transfer in Victoria Falls, including flights from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, but excluding any other international flights.South Africa visa, Swaziland visa, Lesotho Visa and Botswana visa could be obtained upon arrival with no fees; Zimbabwe Double entry viSV could be obtained upon arrival with USD45 per person each at your expenses.
- # Package prices of South African Airways are for departures from Sydney / Melbourne / Perth; all clients from Sydney / Melbourne need to fly with Virgin to Perth and connect South African Airways flight. Stop over in Perth permitted.
- # Package prices of Qantas are for departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth.
Inclusions
- Return economy class airfares departing from Australia with selected airlines and all domestic flights (unless specified), including ticketed airport taxes & fuel surcharges as at October 2016 (CBT reserve the right to charge extra if airlines increase their fuel surcharge).
- Fully inclusive tour with all transfers between airports / piers / stations and hotels in each city; daily sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; evening entertainment; professional English speaking local guides and cruise etc. Most meals - breakfasts are Western / local cuisine style buffet at hotel, while lunches and dinners are mostly local cuisines served at selected restaurants, please refer to meal code on itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, BD=buffet dinner, SD=specialty dinner, WD=western dinner).
- Most of our hotels are 4 star international standard hotels with twin share superior class accommodation. All rooms have private facilities, telephone, colour TV and in-room internet facilities. Many hotels have a swimming pool.
- Professional English speaking National guide will accompany the group throughout the trip, in association with the local tour guides. This is subject to the minimum of 10 clients for each tour. Should the group be less than 10 people, the local guide will meet you at the airport / station upon your arrival and return you to the station / airport for your next destination.
- CBT Holidays travel wallet and travel kits.