20 day Cape Town to Johannesburg - South African Explorer - African Overland Safari Tours - Traveller's Mate

     
  South African Explorer  
 

START: Cape Town
END: Johannesburg
TOUR LENGTH: 20 Days 19 Nights

COUNTRIES VISITED:
SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO, SWAZILAND

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
INCLUDES: Wine tasting - Cheetah Breeding Project - Cango Caves - Tsitsikamma National Park - Addo Elephant National Park - Hike in Hogsback Forest - Lesotho - Guided walk to Bushman paintings in Royal Natal National Park - Game drive Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park - St Lucia lagoon cruise - Traditional Swazi dancing - Kruger National Park - Bourkes Luck Potholes - Gods Window - Blyde River Canyon - Wildlife Rehab Centre

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ITINERARY:
DAY 1 STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE
After a short briefing we leave Cape Town and travel a short distance to Stellenbosch. On the way we stop at a wine farm to sample some regional wine. We also visit the Cheetah Breeding project to admire these beautiful animals. We continue our journey to Swellendam where we will overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

 
 

DAY 2 OUDTSHOORN
We drive inland to the Cango Caves where we take a guided tour. While in the area we have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm for a quick tour. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 KNYSNA
We return to the coast via some lovely country roads and camp near picturesque seaside village of Knysna. Optional Activities: Canoeing, hiking & the lagoon cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4/5 BLOUKRANS TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK
It is a short drive to the Storms River and Bloukrans Bridge. We will spend time exploring this coastal region and the Tsitsikamma National Park. The hiking here is some of the best in South Africa. Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world) , treetop canopy tours, hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
The journey continues into the Eastern Cape where we enter the Addo Elephant National Park where we are surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Game driving in the NP will allow us to take some wonderful photos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7/8 HOGSBACK
After a final game drive in Addo we depart the NP and drive, via Port Elizabeth, to Hogsback. The following day your guides will lead you on a relaxing hike in the surrounding forest. Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9/10 LESOTHO
Today we leave South Africa and enter Lesotho. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trekking will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. If you remain behind you can visit the local village or craft market. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11/12 SOUTH AFRICA – DRAKENSBERG
We return to South Africa where we drive to the Royal Natal National Park. We spend the next two days exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beauty the Drakensberg. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 KWA-ZULU NATAL COAST - DURBAN
Our journey takes us through some amazing scenery on our way down to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. In the late afternoon we enter Durban. This evening it is possible to go out for a meal at one of the excellent Indian restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner and night out in the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 14 iSIMANGALISO (GREATER ST LUCIA) WETLAND PARKWETLAND PARK
We drive up along the Kwa Zulu Natal coast to the well -known Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. We take a boat cruise on the lagoon and will spend tonight near this amazing wetland. Optional Activities: Traditional Zulu Village visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 15/16 SWAZILAND – MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Today on our way to Swaziland we take a morning game drive in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park. We enter Swaziland where we will experience some more of Southern Africa’s cultural diversity. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 17/18 SOUTH AFRICA - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger National Park for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Optional Activities: Night Drive and Dawn Game Walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 19 WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE
With our minds full of memories of the most famous nature conservation area in the world, we leave the Park. En route to tonight’s camp we visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 20 JOHANNESBURG
On the last day we enjoy the Panorama Route visiting Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window before our arrival in Johannesburg. Although the tour has ended it is quite common for the group to spend this last evening together at one of Johannesburg’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Morning Shangaan Village visit and Dinner Out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. African Overlands, Safaris, Overland Tours

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Stellenbosch, Cheetah Breeding Project, Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma National Park
 
 
 
 
Addo Elephant National Park, Hogsback, Lesotho
 
 
 
 
Guided walk to Bushman paintings in Royal Natal National Park
 
 
 
 
Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park, Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
 
 
 
 
South African Explorer
 
 
 
 
Kruger National Park, Bourkes Luck Potholes
 
 
 
 
Gods Window, Blyde River Canyon, Big 5, South Africa, Swaziland, Losotho
 
 
 
   
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