Fly direct with British Airways from London Heathrow. Selected regional airports also available for a supplement of £95 per person. Optional extension on the Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town.
On arrival you will be met and transferred* to your hotel, with the remainder of the day at leisure. Why not explore the nearby Victoria and Alfred waterfront?
Three Night Stay: Cape Town
Enjoy a city tour including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (weather dependent).Today choose from one of the following SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) Tour of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned during the apartheid years (2)Guided tour of the stunning Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens situated at the foot of Table Mountain (3) Tour of the beautiful wineland region of Cape Town Township tour for an insight into the multicultural side of Cape Town. Must be booked before departure.
Today explore beautiful Cape Peninsula. Enjoy the spectacular views from the summit of Cape Point and visit Boulders Beach, home to the protected land-based colony of African penguins.
Departing Cape Town this morning, journey to Oudtshoorn. Explore the famous Cango Caves which are filled with breath-taking limestone formations. This evening enjoy a traditional ‘Afrikaans’ style dinner which includes ostrich specialities.
Overnight Stay: Oudtshoorn
This morning visit an ostrich farm and learn about every aspect of these intriguing birds. Your journey continues to the resort town of Knysna, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Two Night Stay: Knysna
Take a short ferry ride across the lagoon before your trip by Unimog drawn trailer to the top of Featherbed Nature Reserve. Take in the panoramic views at a scenic lookout before enjoying a spectacular buffet lunch at the Food Forest, a unique outdoor restaurant.
Today choose from one of the following SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) Guided tour of Monkeyland, the world’s only free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary (2) Visit the spectacular Birds of Eden Sanctuary to discover a vast array of native birdlife (3) Briefly visit the Storm’s River Mouth in the Tsitsikamma National Park, then continue to Port Elizabeth to board your afternoon flight to Durban.
Overnight Stay: Durban
This morning travel to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, an unspoilt wilderness of rolling hills, subtropical forest, acacia woodland and palm fringed rivers. World renowned for its rhino conservation program, The Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Reserves are the oldest such havens in Africa, being founded in 1895. It was here that the world-acclaimed Operation Rhino was introduced during the 1960’s, successfully capturing and relocating white rhino to sanctuaries within South Africa and abroad. Recently, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi has focused its efforts on saving the endangered black rhino, whose numbers in Africa have dwindled in the past decade. Included SCENIC ENRICH this evening enjoy a mesmerising display of traditional dancing. Later continue to our accommodation situated at the foot of Ghost Mountain in Northern Kwazulu Natal.
Two Night Stay: Ghost Mountain
This morning, enjoy your Included cruise on stunning Lake Jozini, and with luck experience the thrill of seeing wildlife coming to the water’s edge to drink. Continue travelling through the Dolphin Coast region amongst a sea of sugar cane fields and enter the heart of Zululand, which is renowned for its subtropical climate and sandy beaches. Today you will visit a traditional Zulu community in the Lebombo Mountains where you will have the opportunity to gain a unique insight into Zulu culture as it is today. On arrival at the village enjoy your Included SCENIC ENRICH experience as you are welcomed by the village chief and taken on a private tour of the village where you will learn about all facets of traditional Zulu life.
This morning relax and enjoy breath taking scenery as your journey continues across the mighty Lusutfu River en route to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland. Travel through the rolling hills and magnificent valleys of Big Bend before arriving at your hotel, set in the natural tranquillity of the Ezulwini Valley.
Overnight Stay: Swaziland
Your journey continues as you travel to Kruger National Park. A real treat awaits as you arrive at Tinga Private Game Lodge, situated on the banks of the Sabie River. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before your sumptuous dinner this evening.
Two Night Special Stay: Kruger National Park
Today you will explore this amazing national park as you embark on a morning and evening game drive. Limitless game viewing is possible as your open Land Rover is able to traverse the entire Kruger National Park without restriction. This evening dine in the bush under a blanket of stars.
Travel along the ‘Panorama Route’ and view the stunning Blyde River Canyon, one of Africa’s natural treasures. Visit the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and stop at World’s View before arriving in Johannesburg.
Overnight Stay: Johannesburg
Depart the hotel this morning for your transfer to the airport to meet your flight to Livingstone, Zambia. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel which is located a short stroll from Victoria Falls, on the banks of the magnificent Zambezi River. This afternoon see the powerful and majestic falls at close range during your tour of the Zambian side of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and one of the most spectacular natural sites, Victoria Falls.
Three Night Special Stay: Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Today enjoy your SCENIC ENRICH visit to a local village to gain an appreciation of traditional tribal life. You will also explore the quaint town of Livingstone and visit the Livingstone Museum. This evening enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Today there is the opportunity to take a magnificent helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (at own expense). Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the rest of the day to explore the historic town of Livingstone, and to shop for local crafts. Tonight enjoy dinner in your hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight Stay: Johannesburg
After breakfast transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to London Heathrow with British Airways.
Welcome home!
Brochure: IS/WW/GBP1213
Tour code: UZGR.1