TOURS & SAFARIS IN SOUTH AFRICA 7-9 DAYS

7 Day Cape to Kruger with English Speaking Guide - Cape Town / Kruger National Park / Blyde Canyon

Day 1 : Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. Transfer to your hotel
Accommodation: Cape Town Lodge 4* or similar, located in the city centre, within walking distance of historical sites such as the Parliament, The Company Gardens, museums, the Castle and a variety of restaurants.
Or
Walden House 4* a beautiful Victorian Guesthouse located in the tranquil Tamboerskloof district and within walking distance to a variety of restaurants.

Day 2-3: At Leisure (B)
Days at leisure or choose from the optional tours below.
Accommodation: Cape Town Lodge 4* or similar, located in the city centre, within walking distance of historical sites such as the Parliament, The Company Gardens, museums, the Castle and a variety of restaurants.
Or
Walden House 4* a beautiful Victorian Guesthouse located in the tranquil Tamboerskloof district and within walking distance to a variety of restaurants.

Optional activities in Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope Full Day
A tour of the Cape of Good Hope starts with the picturesque fishing port of Hout Bay where it is possible to take a 45 minute boat road to view a colony of Cape Fur Seals. (ZAR 60).Continue along the breath-taking cliff road towering above the ocean below to enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, situated in a national park with indigenous fauna and flora. Afterwards, stop at the Boulders Beach Penguin colony. The day ends with a walk through the tranquil Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, a magnificent tribute to the indigenous flora of South Africa and the Cape.

City Tour and Table Mountain Half Day
Tour the city, visiting the picturesque Bokaap, with its brightly coloured houses and cobbled streets, the historic sights and the craft market in Greenmarket square. Optionally, and if the weather permits, take the cable car up Table Mountain (ZAR 180) From here, you will enjoy magnificent views of Cape Town and the peninsula.

Whale Watching- Half day
Between June and November visit Hermanus, one of the best places in the world for land based whale watching.

The Wine Route- half day or full day
A day dedicated to wine tasting and the discovery of gracious Cape Dutch Manor Houses. The historical towns and vineyards are surrounding by breathtaking mountains and the striking Cape Dutch architecture is epitomized by towns such as Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town with its gables and museums.

Township Tour – half day
A half day township tour (morning) may include the District Six museum (closed Sundays), Langa, a school or creche, a Shebeen (bar), Khayelitsha, the opportunity to meet the local people and a church service with singing (Sundays).

Robben Island- half day
The excursion to Robben Island, a Unesco World Heritage Site, departs from the
Nelson Mandela Gateway in the Clocktower of the Waterfront dailay at 09h00, 11h00, 13h00, 15h00 and takes 3 ½ hours. The visit includes the boat trip, a visit of the maximum security prison, interaction with a former political prisoner and a bus tour of the island with commentary in English.

Great White Shark Excursion-full day
Transfer to Gansbaai for observation of great white sharks from the safety of a cage

Day 4: Cape Town (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight (excluded) to Johannesburg. Transfer to the famous Kruger National Park, which protects the widest variety of fauna in Africa, including the “Big Five”. Afternoon safari through the park in car or minibus to one of the parks rest camps.
Optional Activities
Evening/Night Safari in an open sided truck
Morning walk
Accommodation: Skukuza on the banks of the Sabie River or similar. The camps offer cafeteria, restaurant, shop, swimming pool. Accommodation in a bungalow.
Includes Conservation fee, excludes meals

Day 5 : Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full day safari in an opened sided safari vehicle.
Accommodation: Skukuza on the banks of the Sabie River or similar. The camps offer cafeteria, restaurant, shop, swimming pool. Accommodation in a bungalow.
Includes Conservation fee, excludes meals

Day 6: Kruger National Park-Blyde Canyon-Johannesburg
Morning safari or optional activities (see above) then depart to the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third largest and only “green” or vegetated canyon. Enjoy magnificent views of the 3 Rondawels, the canyon and the Swadini Dam, followed by Bourkes Luck Potholes, a geological marvel. Continue to Johannesburg.
Accommodation: Peermont Metcourt 3*, 5 minutes from the airport, offering a free shuttle service and a variety of restaurants

Price per person sharing:
1 Nov 2011-30 April 2012 and 1 Sept 2012-31 Oct 2012 : ZAR 7841
1 May 2012-31 Aug 2012 : ZAR 7403

Price includes:
Transport and guide
Activities and meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Price excludes:
Personal expenses, drinks and meals not mentioned
Gratuities for guides and porters
Optional activities
Flights

7 Day Cape Kruger and Private Reserve with guide

Day 1 : Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. Transfer to your hotel
Accommodation: Cape Town Lodge 4* or similar, located in the city centre, within walking distance of historical sites such as the Parliament, The Company Gardens, museums, the Castle and a variety of restaurants.
Or
Walden House 4* a beautiful Victorian Guesthouse located in the tranquil Tamboerskloof district and within walking distance to a variety of restaurants.

Day 2: Cape Town (B)
Cape of Good Hope
A tour of the Cape of Good Hope starts with the picturesque fishing port of Hout Bay where it is possible to take a 45 minute boat road to view a colony of Cape Fur Seals. (ZAR 60).Continue along the breath-taking cliff road towering above the ocean below to enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, situated in a national park with indigenous fauna and flora. Afterwards, stop at the Boulders Beach Penguin colony. The day ends with a walk through the tranquil Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, a magnificent tribute to the indigenous flora of South Africa and the Cape.
Accommodation: Cape Town Lodge 4* or similar, located in the city centre, within walking distance of historical sites such as the Parliament, The Company Gardens, museums, the Castle and a variety of restaurants.
Or
Walden House 4* a beautiful Victorian Guesthouse located in the tranquil Tamboerskloof district and within walking distance to a variety of restaurants.

Day 3: At Leisure in Cape Town (B)
Day at leisure to enjoy Optional activities in Cape Town
City Tour and Table Mountain Half Day
Tour the city, visiting the picturesque Bokaap, with its brightly coloured houses and cobbled streets, the historic sights and the craft market in Greenmarket square. Optionally, and if the weather permits, take the cable car up Table Mountain (ZAR 180) From here, you will enjoy magnificent views of Cape Town and the peninsula.

Whale Watching- Half day
Between June and November visit Hermanus, one of the best places in the world for land based whale watching.

The Wine Route- half day or full day
A day dedicated to wine tasting and the discovery of gracious Cape Dutch Manor Houses. The historical towns and vineyards are surrounding by breathtaking mountains and the striking Cape Dutch architecture is epitomized by towns such as Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town with its gables and museums.

Township Tour – half day
A half day township tour (morning) may include the District Six museum (closed Sundays), Langa, a school or creche, a Shebeen (bar), Khayelitsha, the opportunity to meet the local people and a church service with singing (Sundays).

Robben Island- half day
The excursion to Robben Island, a Unesco World Heritage Site, departs from the
Nelson Mandela Gateway in the Clocktower of the Waterfront dailay at 09h00, 11h00, 13h00, 15h00 and takes 3 ½ hours. The visit includes the boat trip, a visit of the maximum security prison, interaction with a former political prisoner and a bus tour of the island with commentary in English.

Great White Shark Excursion-full day
Transfer to Gansbaai for observation of great white sharks from the safety of a cage

Day 4: Cape Town –Kruger National Park (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight (excluded) to Johannesburg. Fly to Nelspruit (included) Transfer to the famous Kruger National Park, which protects the widest variety of fauna in Africa, including the “Big Five”. Afternoon safari through the park in to one of the parks rest camps.
Accommodation: Skukuza on the banks of the Sabie River or similar. The camps offer cafeteria, restaurant, shop, swimming pool. Accommodation in a bungalow.
Includes Conservation fee, excludes meals

Day 5: Kruger National Park –Private Lodge (L,D)
Early morning safari through the park and transfer to a luxury lodge located in the Sabi Sands, a private reserve in Kruger, and one of the best places in South Africa to observe wildlife. The advantage of the private reserves are many: the vehicles can go offroad to follow animals or tracks, thus allowing a longer and closer viewing, the number of guests and vehicles is limited, thus allowing more exclusive viewing of wildlife.
Afternoon/evening safari in open 4x4 vehicles
Accommodation: Arathusa/Nkorho 4* or similar including full board.

Day 6: Private Lodge (B,L,D)
Early morning safari in an open 4x4 vehicle
Nature walk
Afternoon/evening safari in open 4x4 vehicles
Accommodation: Arathusa/Nkorho 4* or similar including full board.

Day 7: Blyde Canyon-Johannesburg
Morning safari followed by lunch then depart to the Blyde River Canyon, the world’s third largest and only “green” or vegetated canyon. Enjoy magnificent views of the 3 Rondawels, the canyon and the Swadini Dam, followed by Bourkes Luck Potholes, a geological marvel. Continue to Nelspruit airport and fly to Johannesburg(included).

Price per person sharing:
1 Nov 2011-30 April 2012 and 1 Sept 2012-31 Oct 2012 : ZAR 12706
1 May 2012-31 Aug 2012 : ZAR 12318

Price includes:
Transport and guide
Activities and meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Flights or road transfers Johannesburg-Kruger-Johannesburg

Price excludes:
Personal expenses, drinks and meals not mentioned
Gratuities for guides and porters
Optional activities
Flight Cape Town-Johannesburg