16 day drumbeat

16 DAY DRUMBEAT COACH TOUR (SCJ16)

DEPARTS

Weekly on Sundays

DURATION

16 Days/15 Nights

ROUTING

CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG in BOTH DIRECTIONS. (See 16 DAY PANORAMA COACH TOUR ex JOHANNESBURG)

INCLUDES

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

EXCLUDES

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

LANGUAGE

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

VALIDITY

Rates valid 01 December 2007 to 30 November 2008

Price (per person sharing) from ZAR 19200

CURRENCY CONVERTER

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - SUNDAY CAPE TOWN

Arrive Cape Town International Airport. Transfer to hotel.

DAY 2 - MONDAY CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)

Full day at leisure. Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (own account). Overnight Cape Town. [B]

DAY 3 - TUESDAY CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)

Full day at leisure. Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (own account). Overnight Cape Town. [B]

DAY 4 - WEDNESDAY CAPE TOWN - OUDTSHOORN

Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the ‘Klein Karoo’ to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]

DAY 5 - THURSDAY OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA

After breakfast tour vast limestone Cango Caves, and Ostrich Show Farm (guided). Travel to quaint Knysna (shopping opportunity). Overnight in Knysna. [B]

DAY 6 - FRIDAY KNYSNA

Leisurely start before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch (included). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]

DAY 7 - SATURDAY KNYSNA - PORT ELIZABETH

Travel via Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth. On arrival, check into hotel. Overnight in Port Elizabeth. [BD]

DAY 8 - SUNDAY PORT ELIZABETH - DURBAN

Transfer for Durban flight. Overnight in Durban. [B]

DAY 9 - MONDAY DURBAN

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

DAY 10 - TUESDAY DURBAN - ZULULAND

Depart Durban. Travel to Zululand. Visit traditional Zulu village for lunch and a show. Proceed to Hluhluwe region for game drive and overnight. [BL]

NB: Certain departures may overnight at Itala Game Reserve.

DAY 11 - WEDNESDAY ZULULAND - SWAZILAND

Travel to Swaziland. Visit craft market and Swazi candle factory. Overnight in Swaziland. [B]

DAY 12 - THURSDAY SWAZILAND - MPUMALANGA

Visit a glass factory. Re-enter South Africa, travel to hotel outside Kruger National Park. Late afternoon or night open vehicle game drives (optional and for own account). Overnight in Mpumalanga. [B]

DAY 13 - FRIDAY MPUMALANGA

Early morning coffee or tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger Park (pre-packed breakfast). Return to hotel for afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon or night open vehicle game drives (optional and for own account). [B]

DAY 14 - SATURDAY MPUMALANGA

Travel via scenic Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight in Mpumalanga. [B]

DAY 15 - SUNDAY JOHANNESBURG

After leisurely breakfast, travel to Johannesburg. Overnight in Sandton. [B]

DAY 16 - MONDAY JOHANNESBURG

Private transfer to the airport or railway station for onward journey. [B]

PRIVATE GAME RESERVE OPTION

DAY 13 - FRIDAY 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 14 - SATURDAY SABI SAND CONSERVANCY - MPUMALANGA

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast before rejoining main tour. Continue on SCJ16 itinerary.