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South Africa Odyssey

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From Johannesburg to Cape Town
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
    Start point
    Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, South Africa (Protea Hotel Balalaika Hotel)
    Accommodation
    (Protea Hotel Balalaika or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Soweto & Apartheid Museum (own account)
    Landmarks
    OR Tambo International Airport
    Soweto
    Apartheid Museum
  3. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Hazyview

    Johannesburg to Hazyview
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mac-Mac Falls
    Landmarks
    Mac-Mac Falls
    Waterval Boven
    Sabie
  4. Day 3

    Panorama Route

    Panorama Route
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Drive Panorama Route
    • Visit Blyde River Canyon
    • Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
    • Visit God's Window
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    Three Rondavels
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
    God's Window
  5. Day 4

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Pre-packed breakfast during game safari)
    Accommodation
    (Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Open vehicle game safari in Kruger National Park
    • Anti-Poaching Dog Unit (Project Watchdog) presentation

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon open vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park (own account)
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  6. Day 5

    Hazyview to eSwatini

    Hazyview to eSwatini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Interactive cultural experience lunch introducing eSwatini traditions), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    (The Royal Villas or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Interactive cultural experience
    • Visit Ngwenya glass factory
    Landmarks
    Ngwenya glass factory
    Ezulwini Valley
  7. Day 6

    eSwatini to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

    eSwatini to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swazi candle factory

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon open vehicle game safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve (own account)
    Landmarks
    Swazi candle factory
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
  8. Day 7

    Hluhluwe to Tsitsikamma

    Hluhluwe to Tsitsikamma
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar)
    Landmarks
    Garden Route
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Knysna

    Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Drydock Restaurant featuring local ingredients and freshly picked herbs)
    Accommodation
    (Rex Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth
    • Visit Mungo textile producer in Plettenberg Bay
    • Sunset cruise to Knysna Heads

    Optional Activities

    • Monkeylands Primate Sanctuary (TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity)
    • Birds of Eden Sanctuary (TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity)
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storms River Mouth
    Plettenberg Bay
    Knysna Heads
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Knysna to Oudtshoorn

    Knysna to Oudtshoorn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at ostrich farm including local specialties such as ostrich steak)
    Accommodation
    (Hlangana Lodge or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Outeniqua Transport Museum
    • Visit Ostrich Farm with interactive tour
    • Tour Cango Caves
    Landmarks
    Outeniqua Transport Museum
    George
    Outeniqua Pass
    Dolphin Point
    Wilderness
    Cango Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Oudtshoorn to Hermanus

    Oudtshoorn to Hermanus
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Auberge Burgundy Boutique Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Local farm school visit in Barrydale

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning Meerkat Safari (own account, subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Barrydale
    Tradouw's Pass
    Swellendam
    Hermanus
  12. Day 11

    Hermanus to Cape Town

    Hermanus to Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (President Hotel or similar)
    Landmarks
    Somerset West
    Stellenbosch
  13. Day 12

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold Restaurant)
    Accommodation
    (President Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch Gardens tour (own account)
    • Robben Island & Cape Town Anti Apartheid Struggle tour (own account)
    • Cape Winelands with Fairview Wine Estate & Babylonstoren Wine Farm Experience (own account)
    • Marine Big 5 Safari Experience (TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Kirstenbosch Gardens
    Robben Island
    Gold Restaurant
  14. Day 13

    Cape Peninsula

    Cape Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (President Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cape Point Nature Reserve visit

    Optional Activities

    • Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee own account)
    Landmarks
    Cape Peninsula
    Sea Point
    Hout Bay
    Cape Point
    Simon's Town
    Boulders Beach
    Fish Hoek
  15. Day 14

    Cape Town Departure

    Cape Town Departure
    End point
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (President Hotel )
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping and sightseeing at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (unescorted, own account)
    Landmarks
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
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    Susan5.0•May 2023
    The tour was amazing. We had a large variety of experiences and excellent guides. Everything ran very smoothly. We...
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  • William
    William5.0•March 2023
    Cost-effective with great guides -- Zach Tathane and Jonathon Muller. However, our objective is to photograph...
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    Traveled in February 2023
  • Yee4.5•September 2019
    Tour itinerary was comprehensive and suitable for all who wants to experience a little bit of everything (safaris,...
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  • 2 local currencies

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