South Africa - 8 day Partly Escorted Tour - Wildlife & The Cape

Johannesburg | Kruger National Park | Johannesburg | Cape Town


Escorted Tours South Africa's sensational mix of miles of unspoilt beaches, vast tracts of game-rich wildlife reserves and wilderness areas, sunny climate and a vibration totally 'African', make it a diverse, unparalleled holiday destination.

Highlights
  • Seek out the 'Big Five' in the Kruger National Park in open safari vehicles.
  • View spectacular coastal scenery at the Cape of Good Hope.
  • Enjoy wine tasting at well-known wine estates.

 


Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg
Touch down at Johannesburg International where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in this fast-paced city, South Africa's financial heart.
Accommodation:  Rosebank Hotel or similar

Day 2: Mpumalanga / Kruger National Park (BD)
After an early breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel at 07h00 and whisked off to the world famous Kruger National Park via Hazyview, where your safari begins as you board open safari vehicles. Game sightings abound virtually from the moment you enter this extraordinary reserve. Enjoy your first night in this unique patch of African wilderness.
Accomodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar

Day 3: Kruger National Park  (BD)
With an entire day in Kruger ahead, we adapt your behaviour to that of the animals: set off on a dawn safari, retire to the camp for a soothing midday siesta, and then enjoy a late afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar

Day 4: Kruger National Park / Johannesburg (B)
There's time to savour another sunrise safari then tuck into a hearty breakfast before returning to camp around mid morning. We leave the reserve and travel back to Johannesburg, arriving at about 19h00.
Accommodation: Rosebank Hotel or similar

Day 5: Cape Town (B)
It's off to Cape Town this morning (onward flight not included). On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the joys of the Mother City. A perfect opportunity to visit the V&A Waterfront. 
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar

Day 6: Cape of Good Hope (B)
Enjoy a full day's sightseeing in the world's hottest tourist destination. Much of our journey is along the achingly beautiful coastline, with majestic views of mountain and ocean. We visit Cape Point, one of the best spots in Cape Town for spotting whales and dolphins. On our return to the city we drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's Town.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar

Day 7: Cape Winelands (B)
We tour the Cape's famous wine making country, visiting two well known estates for wine tastings.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar

Day 8: Departure (B)
Spend the day at leisure until your transfer to the airport.
 Includes

  • Transportation
    Tour in air-conditioned microbuses or 16-seater minibuses, and in 10-seater open safari vehicles.
  • Professionally Escorted
    Discover the Kruger National Park and the Western Cape with our professional tour guides.
  • Accommodation
    Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
  • Dining Inclusions
    7 Breakfasts.
    2 Dinners.
  • Plus
    Airport transfers included.
    Hotel porterage included.
    Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included.
  • Please note
    This tour can be run in reverse, to start in Cape Town ending in Johannesburg.
  • The internal flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, on day 5, is not included and can be booked at any time suitable to the client. Thompsons can assist you with obtaining these flights.
  • Dependant on the day of departure, the Cape Peninsula and Winelands Tour may be swapped around to fit scheduled dates of departure.
 Price & Departures

  Twin Single
Wildlife and the Cape
01 November 07 - 30 April 08 £607 £795
01 May 08 - 31 August 08 £588 £767
01 September 08 - 31 October 08 £607 £795

Land content only
Departs: Daily 
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