SA EXPLORER

SA EXPLORER COACH TOUR (SJC12)

DEPARTS

Weekly on Mondays

DURATION

12 Days/11 Nights

ROUTING

JOHANNESBURG -CAPE TOWN in BOTH DIRECTIONS (see S.A. HIGHLIGHTS COACH TOUR CAPE TOWN)

INCLUDES

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

EXCLUDES

FLIGHT: DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH (DUR/PLZ) and departure tax.

LANGUAGE

All departures in English. German/English on selected departures.

VALIDITY

Rates valid from 01 December 2007 to 30 November 2008

Price per person Sharing from ZA R 16100

CURRENCY CONVERTER

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - MONDAY JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA

Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon and Gods Window. Overnight near Hazyview.

DAY 2 - TUESDAY MPUMALANGA - KRUGER PARK - MPUMALANGA

Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, with pre-packed breakfast. Search for Big Five, enjoy prolific birdlife and game. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Optional late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY MPUMALANGA

Early morning coffee/tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Afternoon at leisure. Optional late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]

DAY 4 - THURSDAY MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND

Early breakfast, travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory and renown Swazi candle factory. Check in at hotel. Late afternoon at leisure, or visit a nearby craft market. Overnight in Swaziland. [B]

DAY 5 - FRIDAY SWAZILAND - ZULULAND

After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Arrive at traditional Zulu village for lunch and show displaying local culture. Travel to Hluhluwe for dinner and overnight. [BL]

NB: Certain departures may overnight at Itala Game Reserve.

DAY 6 - SATURDAY ZULULAND - DURBAN

Early morning game drive before continuing to Durban. Arrive in Durban early afternoon. Overnight in Durban. [B]

DAY 7 - SUNDAY DURBAN

Day at leisure (unescorted). Optional Day Excursion (for own account). Overnight in Durban. [B]

DAY 8 - MONDAY DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH

Transfer for Port Elizabeth flight. On arrival transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight Port Elizabeth. [BD]

DAY 9 - TUESDAY PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA

Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Overnight Knysna. [B]

DAY 10 - WEDNESDAY KNYSNA

Leisurely start. Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees. Lunch (included). Overnight in Knysna. [BL]

DAY 11 - THURSDAY KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN

Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided) and tour vast limestone Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]

DAY 12 - FRIDAY OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN

Breakfast. Travel Route 62 via ‘ Klein Karoo ’ and Montagu to Cape Town, arriving late afternoon where tour ends. [B]

PRIVATE GAME RESERVE OPTION

DAY 2 - TUESDAY MPUMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY

Meet game rangers. Transfer to either Lion Sands or Sabi Sabi for lunch, and afternoon game drive. Overnight on full board basis.

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY SABI SAND CONSERVANCY - MPUMALANGA

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast before rejoining main tour. Continue on SJC12 itinerary.