Arrive at
Johannesburg International Airport. On arrival, you will be met and assisted
by the Taj Tours local representative. You will then proceed to the
Administrative Capital of South Africa, Pretoria with an English-speaking
Guide or Driver / Guide. On your Orientation Tour, see the Voortrekker
Monument, which commemorates the Afrikaner pioneers who trekked from the Cape
in the 1830’s to escape British domination, and the Kruger House, where many
of President Paul Kruger’s personal belongings are on display. We also see the
Union Buildings, which were built to house the Administrative Offices of the
Union of South Africa, and the Church Square - the original market place and
focal point of the isolated Boer community’s, baptisms and weddings. Later we
proceed to Sun City, a truly fantastic phenomenon, purpose-built, accessible
by road and air, brash, exciting and great fun! Set in the Pilanesburg
Mountains and Game Reserve, Sun City is a man made fantasy playground offering
extensive leisure and entertainment. Lunch at an Indian Restaurant in
Johannesburg and dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Sun City. Overnight at The
Sun City Cabanas Hotel, or similar. (Lunch, Dinner)
Full day at
leisure to enjoy the optional activities available within and outside the Sun
City complex. Lunch on own account within the complex. Dinner at an Indian
Restaurant in Sun City. Overnight at The Sun City Cabanas Hotel, or similar.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Full day at
leisure to enjoy the optional activities available within and outside the Sun
City complex. Lunch on own account within the complex. Dinner at an Indian
Restaurant in Sun City. Overnight at The Sun City Cabanas Hotel, or similar.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
This morning, depart
with your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide and drive via the panoramic
route to Kruger. Visit God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the three
Rondavels with breathtaking views over the Blyde Rivier Canyon. Lunch on own
account enroute. Later, drive to Kruger National Park – arrive and check-in at
the lodge outside the Kruger National Park. Dinner and overnight at Protea
Kruger Gate, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Early breakfast at
the lodge or breakfast packs arranged from the lodge. Later, proceed on a Full
Day Game Drive in the Kruger National Park. Lunch at Skukuza Restaurant, or
similar (Vegetarian Menu). Dinner and overnight at Protea Kruger Gate, or
similar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After an early
breakfast, depart with your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide for
Swaziland, entering at Jeppe’s Reef Border – clear immigration to enter the
Kingdom of the Swazi. Lunch on own account. Later visit the Candle or Glass
Factory, the Street Market and the Swazi Cultural Village (Entrances not
included). Dinner and overnight at Foresters Arms, or similar. (Breakfast,
Dinner)
This morning,
drive with your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide to the Golela Border,
where you will clear immigration to enter back into South Africa. Drive to
Shakaland. Light lunch en route to your hotel. On arrival, proceed on a
panoramic tour, followed by African Cultural Dancing. Dinner and overnight at
Protea Hotel Shakaland, or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today depart with
your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide for a drive along the panoramic
Zulu Land and south to Durban (approx. 6 hours drive). On arrival, continue
along the palm-lined Victoria Embankment with its statues and exclusive yacht
club to the Sugar Terminal. Lunch on own account in Durban. After lunch,
continue on a panoramic tour of Durban, including a visit to the Botanical
Gardens, before stopping at the Indian Market, where you can hunt for
bargains. The tour ends at your hotel late evening. Dinner at an Indian
Restaurant. Overnight at The Balmoral Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Early breakfast at
the hotel or breakfast packs arranged from the hotel. This morning check out
and proceed to Durban Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth, also known as
windy city. On arrival, meet your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide.
Port Elizabeth has Victorian Charm all of its own. After a brief City Tour,
head southwards, passing Jeffries Bay en route to Natures Valley, the heart of
Garden route. Lunch en route to Knysna. Dinner (Vegetarian Menu) and overnight
at The Far Hills Country Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today, set off with
your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide, and climb over the Outeniqua
Pass into the Karoo. The contrast is spectacular. Leave the lush, green
forests behind, and within 20 minutes, you are in a semi desert area. Visit
the Safari Ostrich Farm: join a tour of the farm, which shows you how they
breed these creatures. You will have a chance to ride an ostrich and even to
place a bet on one of the races. Lunch on own account. The afternoon includes
a guided tour through the world famous Cango Caves, full of fascination, and a
visit to the Cango Crocodile and Cheetah Farm. Learn more about these awesome
reptiles. Return to George. Dinner (Vegetarian Menu) and overnight at The Far
Hills Country Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Depart from
the hotel after breakfast with your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide,
for the George Station. Board a real steam train (subject to train operating).
Travel from George to Mossel Bay. Visit the historic Post Office Tree, where
early navigators left mail for the homebound ships to Europe. The route to
Swellendam is via rolling hills. Swellendam is full of romantic history -
visit the Drosty Museum. Lunch on own account at a Restaurant in Swellendam.
Proceed to Cape Town. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at The
Capetonian Hotel, Cape Town, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)
After
breakfast, proceed with your English-speaking Guide or Driver / Guide directly
to the lower cableway station on the slopes of the Table Mountain. (Weather
permitting), ascend the mountain by aerial cable car (entrance fee on own
account). From a height of 1,067 metres view the city and Table Bay below;
also Robben Island, the Atlantic Seaboard and most of the spectacular Cape
Peninsula. Later travel via Sea Point, stopping at Camps Bay to view the
Twelve Apostles. At Hout Bay, take a boat trip (weather permitting) out to
Duiker Island (Seal Island) and witness the thousands of Cape fur seals,
cormorants and seagulls that congregate on the island (especially in summer).
Drive through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and on to Cape Point, which
lies virtually at the tip of Africa (only Cape Agulhas lies farther to the
South). Lunch on own account during the tour. Proceed to witness the large
colony of penguins at Boulder’s Beach. Travel to the oldest vineyard in South
Africa, Groot Constantia for wine tasting. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant.
Overnight at The Capetonian Hotel, Cape Town, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)
| Tour Includes | |
| » | 12 nights in Hotels shown, or similar, with private facilities |
| » | 12 Buffet Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 12 Dinners |
| » | All sightseeing, entrances and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary |
| » | Arrival and departure transfers |
| TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: | |
| » | All International Flights and taxes |
| » | Internal Flights (Durban – Port Elizabeth) and taxes |
| » | Visas Charges |
| » | Travel & Personal Accident Insurance |
| » | Tips (for Tour Manager, Guides and Driver) and other expenses of personal nature, e.g. telephone calls, mini-bar, laundry charges, etc. |
| » | Excursions not detailed in above program |
| Tour Departures |
| Tour Code: 13D-SAS |
| This Tour departs year round every Saturday |
| tour prices in usd ($) | |||
| VALIDITY | Adult Rate | Single Person | Child Rate (2 to 11 years) |
| 01/01/2008 to 30/03/2008 | $5,300.00 | $6,000.00 | 50% |
| 01/05/2008 to 31/08/2008 | $4,980.00 | $5,800.00 | 50% |
| 01/09/2008 to 31/10/2008 | $5,300.00 | $6,000.00 | 50% |
Above rates are based on 2/3 Adults 12 + Years sharing Twin/ Triple rooms
Child (2-11 years) must share a Room with 2 Adults
Discounts available for groups of 15+ passengers
- Supplements will apply for certain departure dates.
- The above rates do not include
International or Domestic air fares.