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Destination: Essential South Africa
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Prices From:
Prices are per person based on twin share
Tour only
Standard from £779
Superior from £1099
Deluxe from £1929
Tour & economy flight
Standard from £1899
Superior from £2229
Deluxe from £3049
Included:
• Accommodation, transfers and sightseeing as specified
• Meals as specified B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
• 7 days Group B car hire, standard cover;
• Daily game drives on days 10 to 12
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Description: This is the quintessential South Africa itinerary. From the beauty of Cape Town to the lush Garden Route, from the scenic Cape Winelands to the 'Big 5' of the Kruger National Park, this tour perfectly showcases this unique country.
• Stay in fabulous Cape Town enjoying the beautiful beaches, sumptuous cuisine and fantastic climate.
• Enjoy wine tasting and gourmet cuisine in the picturesque Cape Winelands.
• Experience country cuisine and hospitality in Oudsthoorn.
• Spend time in Knysna or Plettenberg Bay, the 'Heart of the Garden Route', explore the beaches, lagoons, rivers and friendly coastal towns.
• Go in search of the ‘Big 5’ in the Kruger National Park.
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Duration: 12 Days
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Days 1 - 3
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Days 1-3: Cape Town
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and
transferred to your chosen hotel for a three-night stay. Set between the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the craggy heights of Table Mountain, Cape Town is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A Table Mountain and City tour is recommended and will give you a fascinating insight into this beautiful
city.
(B, breakfast not included on Day 1)
Standard: Ritz Sea Point;
Superior: Protea Hotel President;
Deluxe: Raddison Blu (sea-facing room)
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Day 4:
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The Winelands
(Distance to Winelands: 50km/31 miles/1 hour)
Collect your hire car today and head for the scenic
Winelands for an overnight stay. Close to Cape Town, this region is a delight and the many world-famous vineyards are waiting to be discovered. Your accommodation is either in the Wine capital of S.A., Stellenbosch, or the picturesque village of Franschhoek
(B) Standard: Batavia Boutique Hotel; Superior: River Manor;
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Day 5:
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Oudtshoorn
(Distance to Oudsthoorn: (230km/ 143 miles/3 hours)
After breakfast, head eastwards via the scenic 'Route 62' to Oudtshoorn. This is an area of outstanding beauty and the unique Karoo landscape provides a dramatic backdrop. Arrive in Oudsthoorn in the afternoon for an overnight stay.
(B) Standard:
De Opstal; Superior: De Opstal superior room; Deluxe: Rosenhof Country House
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Days 6 to 8:
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Knysna / Plettenberg Bay
(Distance to Garden Route: 150km/93 miles/ 2 hours)
Today, travel to Knysna or Plettenberg Bay for a three-night stay. This is the heart of the Garden Route; from here explore the beaches, rivers, lagoons, nature reserves and small coastal towns this area is famous for.
(B) Standard: NH Plettenberg Bay; Superior: Protea Knysna Quays (Lagoon Facing); Deluxe: The Plettenberg
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Day 9:
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Port Elizabeth / St Francis Bay
(Distance to Port Elizabeth: (267km/165 miles/3 hours)
Travel to Port Elizabeth or the wonderful beaches of St Francis Bay for an overnight stay.
(B) Standard: Sandals Guest House, Francis Bay; Superior: The Beach Hotel, P.E; Deluxe: Radisson Blu, P.E.
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Days 10 & 11:
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Kruger National Park
This morning, drop the car at Port Elizabeth airport
then fly to the Kruger National Park for a two-night stay. The Kruger, with its teeming wildlife, fantastic lodges and crackling camp-side fires, is, for many, the highlight of a trip to South Africa. Early morning and evening game drives will introduce you to the wonders of the bush as you track the ‘Big 5’. (BLD, lunch not included on Day 10) Standard: Gomo Gomo Game Lodge;
Superior: Thornybush Chapungu Lodge;
Deluxe: Jock Safari Lodge
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Day 12:
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Depart Kruger National Park
One last early morning game drive before you return to Hoedspruit or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your onward or homebound flight. (B)
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