17 DAYS ALONG RSA
Day 1
DEPARTURE to JOHANNESBURG from a European airport.
Day 2
Arrival in JOHANNESBURG in the morning. Guest will be met by a Wide Africa Tours representative. Transfer to LIONPARK (via city surroundings) where we will be in very close proximity to +/- 60 wonderful specimens of lion. Then, a visit to the lion kindergarten (photographs with lion cubs). Transfer to the hotel, rest.
Dinner & overnight in the Johannesburg. (DBB)
Day 3
After breakfast, travel to GOLD REEF CITY – the repartee of a small town from the times of gold fever- situated in the oldest part of Johannesburg.
You can find there an old gold mine- not in operation any more- well- known for the richest gold bed in the world at its prime. You will visit THE MINE as well as see the PROCESS OF GOLD SMELTING. In the local mint we will see the production of the FAMED GOLDEN KRUGERRANDS. It is possible to purchase such a coin together with an authenticity certificate. Next, a drive through the Johannesburg city centre. We will see old districts and the first marketplace. Then, the highest sightseeing point in Johannesburg - CARLTON CENTRE. Trip to PRETORIA where we will visit the VOORTREKKERMONUMENT, the PARLIAMENTBUILDING and the monument of President Kruger in CHURCH SQUARE. Return to hotel,
Dinner & overnight in the Johannesburg. (DBB)
Day 4
After breakfast, departure to SUNCITY. Sun City is synonymous with entertainment & pleasure. With its four hotels( one of them is The Palace ), two famous golf courses, two water wonderlands – Valley of waves, Water world , restaurants, pubs, magnificent gardens and national park on it doorstep, Sun City is magnet for pleasure-seekers not only from within South African borders but every country in the world. We will see famous places in the city like CROCODILE SANCTUARY which isthe biggest crocodile farm in RSA. The number of crocodiles found in this particular sanctuary is exactly the same as the number of all crocodiles kept in all South African crocodile farms put together. You will be given the opportunity to admire specimen ranging from “kindergarten” crocs to the most terrifying huge “seniors”; VALLEY OF WAVES- an enormous swimming pool with a computer controlled 2 metre wave that breaks on the golden sand beach with an impressive precision every odd minutes; LOST CITY. Filled with this specific atmosphere reminding us of Dr Jones’s adventures, covered in fabulous tropical gardens; known for its exclusive restaurants, bars and of course casinos.
Return to hotel in Johannesburg.
Dinner & overnight in the Johannesburg (DBB)
Day 5
After breakfast early departure in the direction of KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – We will be travelling through Gauteng and Mpumalanga, admiring beautiful views of mountains and valleys; POTHOLES (incredible formations sculptured by the river – nature’s wonder), BLYDE RIVER CANYON – the third biggest canyon in the world, breathtaking view even for the most experienced malcontents.
Dinner & overnight in Hazyview. (DBB)
Day 6
After early morning tea and coffee, departure on photographic safari in KRUGER NATIONAL PARK at approximately 5.00. During the morning there is the rest stop where a packed breakfast will be served.
The park is one of the most well-known places in South Africa. TRIP THROUGH the PARK searching for wild animals to one of its camps. Rest and in the afternoon departure on OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI –while searching for the “Big Five” there is the opportunity of enjoying prolific birdlife and other game.
Dinner & overnight in KrugerNational Park. (DBB)
Day 7
After breakfast, trip to ST. LUCIA through the beautiful countryside and entrance to THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND - on the way stop for lunch and given sufficient time a visit to a shop with authentic handcrafted goods. Travel towards the next South African province, KWAZULU-NATAL – well known asZULUKINGDOM .
Dinner & overnight in St Lucia. (DBB)
Day 8
After breakfast, CRUISE in the famous St Lucia’s lagoon filled with hundreds of hippos ( it is the biggest cluster of hippos in all Africa). The St Lucia lagoon and its reserves lying around the town are placed on the list of the Word Nature Heritage Sites. After the cruise departure for SHAKALAND, a reconstructed traditional Zulu village. Tour of village, DEMONSTRATION OF DANCES, songs and rituals. TRADITIONAL ZULU LUNCH IN THE VILLAGE. Trip to Durban, a port on the Indian Ocean., dinner in highest sight-seeing point in Durban, with a view in all directions.
Dinner & overnight in Durban. (DLBB)
Day 9
After breakfast, the rest of the day is at LEISURE.
OPTIONAL & ON ONE’S OWN ACCOUNT visit in USHAKA SEA WORLD which incorporates a unique shipwreck-themed aquarium ( one of the 10 larges aquariums in the world ). We can see there the largest collection of sharks in the southern hemisphere and wind our way – carefully- through half a kilometre of themed viewing tanks, past seven massive aquarium tanks and 25 other breathtaking marine exhibits. See 1200 –seater Dolphin Stadium (the largest dolphinarium in Africa), Touch Pool , Snorkel lagoon and many, many more…
Dinner & overnight in Durban. (DBB)
Day 10
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. FLIGHT to PORT ELIZABETH. Guest will be met by the next Wide Africa Tours representative. Transfer to a hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Dinner & overnight in Port Elizabeth. (DBB)
Day 11
After breakfast, departure for MOSSEL BAY. On the way, a trip through the TSITSIKAMANATIONAL PARK and a hike to the STORMS RIVER mouth (over a hanging bridge). Next, we visit a park with THE LONGEST HANGING BRIDGE IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, suspended over an exotic forest filled with monkeys.
Dinner & overnight in MosselBay. (DBB)
Day 12
After breakfast, departure for OUDTSHOORN. We will pass through the LITTLE KAROO DESERT. Ostriches have been farmed in Oudtshoorn since the 19th century. Visit to OSTRICH FARM (purchase of eggs is possible in season). Next, a visit to the famous and spectacular CANGOCAVES.
Dinner & overnight in MosselBay. (DBB)
Day 13
After breakfast a tour of the town MOSSEL BAY, the place where Bartholomeo Diaz stopped after going around the Cape of Good Hope. The town has a maritime museum which features a replica of Diaz's ship. Next, a trip to CAPE TOWN, one of the most beautiful cities in South Africa. On the way, a stay at CAPE AGULHAS, the remotest point of the African continent. In Cape Town, an excursion to Waterfront.
Dinner & overnight in Cape Town. (DBB)
Day 14
After breakfast CITY TOUR, a cable car trip to TABLEMOUNTAIN (depending on weather condition),
free time on top of CAPE TOWN
Dinner & overnight in Cape Town. (DBB)
Day 15
After breakfast tour of the CAPE PENINSULA - trip along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, visit to the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE and PENGUIN RESERVE, CRUISE TO SEAL ISLAND . Visit to CAPEPIONT, a place with the most beautiful view of the Cape of Good Hope. In the evening, transfer to the Waterfront.
Dinner & overnight in Cape Town. (DBB)
Day 16
Breakfast, departure for the wine tours. Visits to the OLDEST VINEYARD in Cape Town,WINE TASTING. Transfer to the airport. DEPARTURE to EUROPE .
Tours ends.
Day 17
ARRIVAL to the destination.
PRICE ON REQUEST
DATES:
All year around.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- accommodation as per itinerary
- all breakfasts and dinners
- other meals are as specified in the tour itinerary
- transportations as per itinerary (air-conditioned touring vehicles, minibuses, safari vehicles)
- tourist insurance in accordance with the law of SATSA
- 24 hrs tour guide assistance
- 15 nights / 16 days RSA
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDED:
- drinks, personal expenses, phones, tips +/- 10 % service value
- optionals tours
