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South Africa is an amazingly diverse country with a rich history, geography and culture. It is impossible to include every attraction into a two week journey, but our South Africa Explorer is the best alternative. Your exciting safari begins with two days in the cosmopolitan city of Johannesburg, after which you go to the Kruger National Park, with some ‘close and personal’ game viewing before traveling along the scenic “garden route” from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, where you will enjoy three wonderful days.
| Tour Itinerary | |
| Day 1 and 2 Johanesburg | |
| Arrive in Johannesburg where your Wildlife Safari representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel in the northern suburbs. Embark on an afternoon sightseeing tour of Johannesburg, visiting the city and suburbs including Museum Africa. The next morning is at leisure to explore around your hotel before your guide takes you on an afternoon tour of Soweto, a sprawling metropolis on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Soweto gives visitors a glimpse of South Africa’s turbulent past and you will visit with some of the local people and even stop at a Shebeenor local bar, before returning to your hotel. | |
| Day 3 KRUGER | |
| Transfer to Johannesburg airport for your flight to your private wildlife sanctuary, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Lunch at your private safari lodge and set off on your late afternoon game viewing in the private wildlife sanctuary adjoining the world famous Kruger National Park, home to the greatest number of wildlife species in Africa. Return to your lodge just after sunset and enjoy a magnificent ‘brai’ barbecue served in a ‘boma’ under the stars. All game viewing activities by open vehicle or on foot with your group guide. (B,L,D) | |
| Day 4 KRUGER | |
| Spend the day game viewing. Besides the ‘big five’ you may also encounter giraffe, several antelope species, hippo, crocodile as well as over four hundred species of birds. Your expert wildlife guide will plan your day of game viewing, conducted in open vehicles. Night game viewing and walking safaris are also available. (B,L,D) | |
| Day 5 PORTELIZABETH | |
| Return to Johannesburg airport this morning where you connect to Port Elizabeth. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your luxury hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. (B) | |
| Day 6 KNYSNA | |
| Depart on your “Garden Route” tour driving west following the Indian Ocean coastline and the inland soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests. Arrive at your hotel in Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of “The Garden Route”. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore the quaint town of Knysna. (B) | |
| Day 7 KNYSNA | |
| Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve where you can take a trailer ride to the top of Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon before returning for lunch under the milkwood trees. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this charming town set around a natural harbour lagoon. (B,L) | |
| Day 8 OUDTSHOORN | |
| Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Take a guided tour of a working Ostrich farm where you can also ride an ostrich. Continue to the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, for a guided tour. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel in Oudtshoorn before dinner this evening. (B,D) | |
| Day 9 CAPE TOWN | |
| Two full days of game viewing in the Masai Mara. Herds of wildebeest and zebra wander across the Mara grasslands, their numbers increasing during the annual migration from the Serengeti. Lion, leopard and cheetah follow close behind, while crocodile and hippo congregate in the Mara and Talek Rivers. Wildlife Safari will host a ‘family bush dinner’ with tribal dancing performed by Masai warriors. A visit to a local Masai village can also be arranged by your guide. MARA SERENA LODGE (B,L,D) | |
| Day 10 CAPE TOWN | |
| Morning departure on your full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, driving through Sea Point, along Marine Drive, past Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Continue to Cape Point, the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Afternoon visit to Simon’s Town, a historic naval town, and the Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, home to the finest collection of flora. (B) | |
| Day 11 CAPE TOWN | |
| A full day at leisure to explore Cape Town. The waterfront area has hundreds of shops, restaurants and other attractions, and optional sightseeing tours are available from our local office. (B) | |
| Day 12 | |
| Transfer to Cape Town airport. (B) | |
Safari Cost (AUD per Person)
| Delux | Luxury | Ultimate | |
| January-April | 4750.00 | 5800.00 | 7550.00 |
| May- August | 4250.00 | 5050.00 | 7100.00 |
| September | 4850.00 | 5750.00 | 7525.00 |
| October+ November | 5000.00 | 5850.00 | 7600.00 |
| Johannesburg | Balalaika | Balalaika | Michelangelo |
| Kruger | Lion Sands | Sabi Sabi | Singita |
| Cape Town | V&A Hotel | Table Bay | Cape Grace |
| Single room supplements available on request. Wildlife Safari has special airfares for this safari.Additional peak season supplements may apply. | |||
2008/2009 Safari Dates
The South Africa Explorer tour departs every Thursday.
Your Safari Includes
- Choice of hotel accommodation.
- Full breakfast daily throughout South Africa.
- All additional meals described in the itinerary.
- All transportation by air conditioned vehicle.
- Fully escorted sightseeing and game viewing.
- Services of experienced guides.
- All National Park fees and government taxes.
- Return flights from Johannesburg to Kruger.
- All airport transfers and assistance in
South Africa. - Exclusive Wildlife Safari wallet and guide book.
