Discover South Africa
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17 Days from R11700
Including : Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Swaziland, Zululand, Big 5 Safaris, Winelands...
 
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Sight- Seeing
Let us show you South Africa! From the Mother city to Mother Nature. We share the best of South Africa with you from the Goldfiels of Johannesburg and Pilgrim’s Rest to the Big 5 in the Kruger National Park and Northern KwaZulu Natal. We walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, share his tears and smiles, drive through the mountainous Eastern Cape and explore the Garden Route. Grab a picnic in the shade of the majestically magical Table Mountain in Cape Town and take you to the heart of the Winelands. Come and explore with us why we say in South Africa – "Local is Lekker"!
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Cape Town: Free one day pass for City Sightseeing busses. Optional on route is to go up *Table Mountain in the cable car (R190.00) or visit *Robben Island (R220.00). All major tourist attractions in Cape Town is on the bus route. Visit Blue flag beach of Clifton or the worlds best picnic spot of Kirsten Bosch as voted for by National Geagraphic.
*Cape Town Options: 1. Great White Shark Cage Diving (R1 350.00); 2. Cape Winelands Tour (R690.00); 3. Cape Peninsula Tour (Half day: R495.00; Full day: R695.00). 4. Full day Hermanus tour (R695.00)
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Robertson:Do a local guided wine tasting at the well known Rooiberge winefarm.
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Barrydale: Stops in this artsy town for your own lunch / tea time.
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Oudtshoorn:Local Guided visit an ostrich farm, enjoy your own dinner in one of many award winning restaurants in this pictersque town.
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Knysna: Enjoy the waterfront and various stores and restaurants at the waterfront or do the *Featherbed Lunch and Nature cruise on the Knysna Lagoon (R420)
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Garden Route: Visit the wonderous Storms River Mouth, enjoy a guided Canopy Tour in the big trees of the forest , or if hights is not for you, a fully guided forest hike. *Optional is the highest bungee jump in the World at Bloukrantz (R690.00)
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Stutterheim:Relax in the mountains and enjoy a short walk in the forest.
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Mthatha: Guided tour of the Nelson Mandela Museum, and see where the Great Man grew up at Qunu.
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Drakensberg: Visit the mighty Oribi Gorge with option to walk to the *viewing point (R12.00) or buying a lunch at the magnificent hotel.
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Durban: Fully guided tour of the Moses Mahdiba FIFA Worldcup Stadium, including a trip in the SkyCar over the stadium roof. Visit the uShaka Marine World for lots of water, fun and relaxation.
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Shakaland: Fully guided tour through the cultural village including dance, lunch and lots of fun.
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Zululand: Hluhluwe is known as the hub of tourism in Kwazulu Natal. *Options available: 1. Do a Big 5-drive in the iMfolozi Game Reserve, home to the largest population of White Rhino. (R410.00) 2. Join us on a boat cruise on the St. Lucia wetlands. (R405.00) (The Big 5 and St Lucia Boat cruise can be combined for a full day experience). 3. Enter a world forgotten in time at the Tembe Elephant Park, home to the largest Tuskers in Africa. (R785.00) 4. Dive in Sodwana. (R1 120.00)
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Swaziland: Scenic drive through smallest country in Southern Africa with a stop at the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory, nice stopover for you to buy lunch. Enjoy the local culture with the friendly people.
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Kruger national Park: Enter park at historical Kruger gate. Do a guided drive through the park, stop at Skukuza for your own lunchtime and get a view of the magnificent wildlife.
*Kruger National Park Optional: On extra day in Park you have the option of choosing a local operator for various safari drives in open air vehicles.
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Pilgrims Rest: 18th century museum gold town declared as national museum.
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Panorama Route: Visit the 3rd biggest canyon in the world at the viewing point of Three Rondavels, see Bourke's Luck Potholes and view the African Lowveld from God's Window where you will get the opportunity to buy authentic African artifact's.
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Johannesburg: Fully guided Soweto Tour, including a visit to the Apartheid Museum. Visit Gold Reef City, descent into the depth of the earth in the mine and experience a Gold Pour. *Johannesburg Optional: Day excursion to Cradle of human kind and visit the Lion Park.
 
 
 
 
     
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What's Included
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16 Nights accommodation in double or twin rooms in top 3-Star Hotels and Safari Lodges
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Breakfast (B) and Dinners (D) included in your food fund – as per itinerary.
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Modern air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats.
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Local taxes, baggage handling fees, hotel tips, service charges & ferry crossings.
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Experienced Tour Leader
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Free Expat Explore Tour souvenir.
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Free Expat Explore Info guide book.
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Sight seeing as described.
Dates and Rates 2012
Tour prices are structured in the same way as budget airlines. The first seats are the cheapest but the prices will increase up to the normal rate as bookings are made. So book early!
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2012 Departure Dates
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All rooms on this tour are for 2 person sharing, twin (or double where available). Rooms are all en-suite with own private bathrooms. We use a range of carefully selected accommodation options (See accommodation page for full details).
Bungee at Bloukrans river bridge
 
 
 
Game Drive
Traditional tribal dancing
Vineyards outside of Cape Town
Baboon, Cape Point
Kalk bay harbour, Cape Town
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Classic View: Table Mountain in Cape Town