Explore South Africa's highlights in 14 days! This value-for-money, fixed accommodation tour offers a combination of being on safari in the famous Kruger and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Parks and discovering the wonders of the Garden Route and Little Karoo, with the beauty and culture of Cape Town. Great value at ZAR 17 900!

Highlights:

• World-renowned Kruger National Park
• Kingdom of Swaziland
• Imfolozi-Hluhluwe National Park
• St. Lucia Wetlands
• Table Mountain
• Robben Island
• Township jazz tour
• Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
• Cape of Good Hope
• Whale watching
• Cape Agulhas
• Cango Caves
• Knysna
• Tsitsikamma National Park

Day 1: Johannesburg – Timbavati Lodge

After airport pick-ups and a tour briefing, we have an approximate 5 hour drive in a north westerly direction towards the world famous Kruger National Park. Our accommodation is booked at the Timbavati Safari Lodge situated 12km from the park's Orpen Gate. Depending on the incoming flight schedule, we either have breakfast in the scenic trout fishing town of Dullstroom or lunch in the mining town of Lydenberg. On arrival at the lodge we enjoy a welcome drink and get the opportunity to relax before enjoying a typical South African feast. (DB)

We rise early with coffee and rusks and set off for the Orpen Gate, stopping along the way at a picnic site and enjoy our breakfast packs. The rest of the morning is spent searching for the 'Big Five' and numerous bird and animal species that the Kruger is home to. Lunch will be at the Satara Camp, after which we return to Timbavati for an afternoon of leisure around the pool. An optional visit can be be arranged to the Kapama Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre where you will experience these majestic creatures close up. An early dinner will be eaten before we set off on a night drive and search for the many octurnal animals that patrol this area. (DBB)

Sunrise again heralds the beginning of another excursion into the Kruger N.P., searching for the animals not yet spotted, before we return to Timbavati for lunch. Late afternoon we depart for Thornybush Private Game Lodge, also home to the "Big Five" where we will have a sundowner game drive in an open Land Rover game viewing vehicle. Back at the Timbavati boma a delicious traditional South African braai dinner will be prepared and we spend the evening around the camp fire, entertained by tribal dancing under star studded skies. (DBB)

Day 4: Swaziland

A new day, a new country and another stamp in our passports. After an early morning bush walk and breakfast, we pack up our things and take the panoramic route and view the awe inspiring Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Pot Holes and the Blyde River Canyon (the third largest canyon in the world). We then have lunch in the living museum town of Pilgrim's Rest, testament to the old mining days of years gone by. The final leg of todays journey takes us to the Kingdom of Swaziland, well known for the friendly people, colorful culture,spectacular scenery and bustling craft markets. Our lodgings tonight will be at the authentic Mantenga Lodge. (DBB)

Day 5: The Greater St. Lucia Wetlands

An early start as we have a long days travel and a border crossing back into South Africa. We head south along the N2 motorway, winding through massive sugar cane plantations en route to the town of St. Lucia. With a bit of luck we should get there just in time to enjoy lunch at our luxury guest house in the centre of town. There is an opportunity to relax around the pool for a couple of hours before we take a late afternoon boat cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary, which is an World Heritage Site. Affording us the the opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of bird life found in this magnificent region. (DBB)

Day 6: Imfolozi/Hluhluwe National Park

After annnice relaxed breakfast at our lodge, we take a short trip and enter into the Umfolozi/Hluhluwe KwaZulu Natal N.P. -the greatest rhino sanctuary in the world -, searching once again for the Big Five. We enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and then book into our bungalows at the Hilltop Camp. This afternoon we go on a sunset game drive in the National Park's game viewing vehicles and with a bit of luck we should get to see both black and white rhino in their natural environment. (DBBL)

Up before sunrise, we have some rusks and coffee before heading out for our final game drive of this tour. So we have to make it count! Hopefully we would have ticked off all of the Big Five by the time that we return to our camp. We then have breakfast, pack the vehicle and trek south to Durban. Depending on the flight schedule, we can stop off a Shaka Marine World and have lunch. We then transfer to Durban International Airport, where we will be boarding for our flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival we head for our luxury guest house in the hub of the city. (DBB)

Day 8: Cape Town

A relaxed start today, and after a hearty breakfast we take a short drive to the cable way. We will then be taking the cable car to the summit of the impressive Table Mountain with stunning views of the city below (weather permitting). After lunch, we board the ferry at Nelson Mandela Gateway and enjoy a short cruise to Robben Island. The 3.5 hour tour of the island will be conducted by a former political prisoner and is guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye. A truly memorable experience. After the tour there is an opportunity to walk around the impressive Victoria Alfred Waterfront and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants. (BB)

Day 9: Cape Town

This morning we make an early start and do a full day Peninsula tour, visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point and the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach in Simon's Town. We have lunch at the Seaforth Restaurant overlooking the impressive False Bay. This evening you get a chance to experience the real Africa! We take a guided tour through the townships of Langa and Nyanga, followed by an authentic dinner and Jazz evening at a typical township Shabeen. Cape Town like you have never seen it before. (DBB)

Day 10: Hermanus

Wine and Whales. Come and enjoy the best that the Cape Winelands have to offer. Early morning pick-up at your guest house in the Mother City. Our first stop today will be the stunning family run wine estate of Hartenberg, with personalized service and amazing scenery to boot. We then take the short scenic drive to Stellenbosch, with it's historical old Cape Dutch architecture and vibrant student life. We have the chance to take a walk along the popular Dorp Street and perhaps get in a bit of curio shopping. This is followed by a picnic lunch nestled between camphor trees at the award winning wine estate of Vergelegen, and a walk through the gardens and museum. The spectacular coastal road takes us through the quaint little holiday villages of Betty's Bay and Kleinmond en-route Hermanus. Hermanus is known as the best land based whale viewing spot in the world. Weather permitting, there will be time to take a boat cruise in Walker Bay (at own expense) and with a bit of luck spot a couple of Southern Right Whales. (LBB)

Day 11: Swellendam

A nice relaxed start today! After breakfast there will be another chance to take a walk around town before we head out to Cape Agulhas, the most southerly tip of Africa. We will have an opportunity to get some beach time in before heading Swellendam, a small colonial town in the Little Karoo... Arriving late afternoon, we book into our guest house and have time to freshen up before we dine at La Sosta, an amazing family run Italian restaurant. (BB)

Day 12: Knysna

Today we take the scenic Route 62, passing through the quaint little Karoo towns of Montagu, Barrydale and Ladismith. Upon our arrival in Oudtshoorn, we visit the overwhelming Cango Caves and enjoy lunch on a working ostrich farm. We take the Outeniqua Pass on our way to Knysna, the Jewel of the Garden Route. After booking into our hotel and relaxing for a while, there will be time to explore the town before we hop on a boat and take a sunset cruise to the amazing Knysna Heads. Dinner will be at a local seafood restaurant (at own expense). (BB)

Day 13: Knysna

Today will be a rest day and you can do things at your own pace. For those who wish to visit the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park, Natures Valley or the Elephant Sanctuary etc. the guide and vehicle will be available to do so. And for the brave, there is an opportunity to do the highest commercial bungy jump in the world or one of the many other extreme activities on offer. The other option is to spend the morning relaxing and enjoying the town, then spending the afternoon on Brenton Beach. Tonight we will enjoy our final dinner together at a local restaurant in the Waterfront. Excursions at own expense. (BB)

Day 14: Port Elizabeth

Unfortunately all good things come to an end! After breakfast, we make a quick detour along the spectacular Natures Valley road before we meet up with the N2 highway and head out for the surfer's paradise of Jeffrey's Bay. We enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. Sadly our journey ends upon arrival at Port Elizabeth International Airport. (B)

Price includes:

• Accommodation in 3 and 4 star rated guest houses and hotels
• All entries as stipulated
• 13 breakfasts
• 8 dinners
• 2 picnic lunches
• Excursions as stipulated

Price excludes:

• Flight from Durban to Cape Town
• Connecting flight from Port Elizabeth
• Additional excursions.

Minimum of 4 participants are needed in order for the tour to be run.