Tour Packages for Gauteng

15 Day South African Econo Tour

Johannesburg Tours

JOHANNESBURG – CAPE TOWN

Departs: (Subject to availability)
03 / 17 Jan 2010, 07 / 21 Feb 2010, 07 / 21 Mar 2010, 04 / 18 Apr 2010, 16 May 2010, 15 Aug 2010, 05 / 19 Sept 2010, 03 / 17 Oct 2010
Minimum of 2 passengers required

Duration
15 days / 14 nights

Includes
14 breakfasts, 5 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

Please note
Accommodation check in on Day 1 is from 14h00

DAY 1 SUN JOHANNESBURG
Upon arrival you’ll be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. Meet at 19h00 for a briefing and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers.

DAY 2 MON JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA
Morning departure for Mpumalanga. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview. [BD]

DAY 3 TUES KRUGER PARK
Early departure for the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Spend the day in search of game before returning to your hotel. [B]

DAY 4 WED , MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND
After breakfast, depart for Swaziland. Visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory before arriving at the hotel for overnight stay. [B]

DAY 5 THURS , SWAZILAND - ZULULAND
Journey through Swaziland into Zululand stopping en route to bargain for curios and souvenirs at the roadside markets. Continue into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. The World Heritage Site of St Lucia offers the opportunity of sighting many hippos, crocodile and bird life. [B]

DAY 6 FRI ZULULAND - DURBAN
Morning at leisure, before departure to Durban. Visit the Botanical Gardens and continue with a city centre orientation tour before arriving at the hotel. [BD]

DAY 7 SAT DURBAN - DRAKENSBERG
Today we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We proceed on a visit to the 300 feet Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel mid afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. [BD]

DAY 8 SUN DRAKENSBERG
Full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. [BD]

DAY 9 MON DRAKENSBERG - EAST LONDON
This morning we depart and continue south to East London. Stop at Umtata to visit the area where Nelson Mandela was born and grew up. After visiting the museum dedicated to the life and achievements of this incredible man, we continue and arrive late afternoon in East London for overnight. [B]

DAY 10 TUES EAST LONDON - PORT ELIZABETH
After breakfast travel through East London for a short orientation tour. Continue via Port Alfred towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial before continuing onto Port Elizabeth. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Port Elizabeth’s beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous. [B]

DAY 11 WED PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA
Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna late afternoon, our base for the next 2 nights. [B]

DAY 12 THURS KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
After breakfast, travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ because of its ostrich industry. Visit the famous Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm. Return to Knysna for overnight. [BD]

DAY 13 FRI KNYSNA - CAPE TOWN
On the way to Cape Town stop off in Mossel Bay to visit the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum. Drive via Swellendam and Worcester before arriving in Cape Town late afternoon. [B]

DAY 14  SAT CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)
Enjoy a day of leisure in the ‘Mother City’ and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. [B]

DAY 15 SUN CAPE TOWN (UNESCORTED)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00 after which the remainder of the day will be under your own arrangements. [B]

6 Day Buffalo Tour

Johannesburg Tours

JOHANNESBURG – DURBAN
Minimum 2 passengers

{ Community visit (see page 30)

Private game lodge option

Departs weekly
Monday

Tour ends
Saturday

Duration
6 days/5 nights

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

Includes
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

DAY 1 MON JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA
Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight near Hazyview.

DAY 2 TUES MPUMALANGA
Early morning coffee/tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Afternoon at leisure. Optional late afternoon open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]

Private game lodge option
Day 2 & 3 MPUMALANGA - SABI SAND  CONSERVANCY

DAY 3 WED  MPUMALANGA - Kruger Park - Mpumalanga
Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, with pre-packed breakfast. Search for ‘Big Five’, enjoy prolific birdlife and game. Afternoon at leisure at lodge. Optional late afternoon open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at lodge. [B]

DAY 4 THURS  MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND
Early breakfast. Travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory. Complimentary (optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. Overnight in Swaziland. [B]

DAY 5 FRI , SWAZILAND - ZULULAND
After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Enjoy afternoon game drive. Travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. Overnight Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]

DAY 6 SAT ZULULAND - DURBAN
After breakfast, travel to traditional Zulu village for (ethnic) lunch and show displaying local culture. Arrive in Durban late afternoon where tour ends. [BL]Passengers may disembark at Durban Airport, on request.

12 Day S.A. Explorer Tour

Johannesburg Tours

Johannesburg - Cape Town

Minimum 2 passengers

{ Community visit (see page 30)

Private game lodge option (see page 30)

Departs weekly
Monday

Tour ends
Friday

Duration
12 days/11 nights

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

Includes
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

Excludes
Flight: Durban - Port Elizabeth (DUR/PLZ) and departure tax.

DAY 1 MON JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA
Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight near Hazyview.

DAY 2 TUES MPUMALANGA
Early morning coffee/tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Afternoon at leisure. Optional late afternoon open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]

Private game lodge option
Day 2 & 3 MPUMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY

DAY 3 WED MPUMALANGA - Kruger Park - Mpumalanga
Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, with pre-packed breakfast. Search for ‘Big Five’, enjoy prolific birdlife and game. Afternoon at leisure at lodge. Optional late afternoon open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight at lodge. [B]

DAY 4 THURS , MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND
Early breakfast. Travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory. Complimentary (optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. Overnight in Swaziland. [B]

DAY 5 FRI , SWAZILAND - ZULULAND
After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Enjoy afternoon game drive. Travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. Overnight Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]

DAY 6 SAT ZULULAND - DURBAN
After breakfast, travel to traditional Zulu village for (ethnic) lunch and show displaying local culture. Overnight in Durban. [BL]

DAY 7 SUN DURBAN
Day at leisure (unescorted). Optional Day Excursion (for own account). Overnight in Durban. [B]

DAY 8 MON : DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH
Transfer for Port Elizabeth flight. On arrival transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight Port Elizabeth. [BD]

DAY 9 TUES PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA
Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Overnight Knysna. [B]

DAY 10 WED KNYSNA
Leisurely start. Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees. Lunch (included). Overnight in Knysna. [BL]

DAY 11 THURS KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN
Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided) and tour vast limestone Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]

DAY 12 FRI  OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN
Breakfast. Travel Route 62 via ‘Klein Karoo’ and Montagu to Cape Town, arriving late afternoon where tour ends. [B]  
Passengers may disembark at Cape Town International Airport, on request.

16 Day Panorama Tour

Johannesburg Tours

Departs weekly
Sunday

Community visit (more info)
Private game lodge option (more info)

Minimum 2 passengers

Tour ends
Monday

Duration
16 days/15 nights

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

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

Excludes
Flight: Durban - Port Elizabeth (DUR/PLZ) and departure tax.

DAY 1 SUN JOHANNESBURG
Arrive Johannesburg or Tambo International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted)

DAY 2 MON JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast for Mpumalanga Province. Scenery includes Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight near Hazyview. [B]

DAY 3 TUES MPUMALANGA
Early morning coffee or tea. Depart on open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Return to hotel for afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon open-vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]

Private game lodge option
Day 3 & 4 MPUMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY