THE
SOUTH AFRICAN OVERLAND ADVENTURE
17 days Johannesburg to Cape
Town
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Kruger
National Park - Swaziland - Zululand - Drakensberg - Transkei
- Garden Route -
Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn - Wine Route - Cape Town
Discover
the diversity of wildlife, landscapes and culture that make
South Africa “a world in one country”.
THE HIGHLIGHTS: The South African Overland
Adventure includes the “BIG FIVE” of Kruger National
Park and Hluhluwe, and the colourful tribal heritage of Swaziland.
Experience the grandeur of the Drakensberg on nature walks and
the untamed beauty of the Wild Coast beaches. Elephants in Addo
and accommodation on a wine farm and wine tasting in the Winelands
of the Western Cape; Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.
ITINERARY:
SA TOUR CODE
DAY
1: JOHANNESBURG to KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers in Johannesburg,
driving through Mpumalanga Province to the southern area of
Kruger National Park. (All meals)
DAY
2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
The largest game reserve in South Africa stretches north to
south over approximately 500 km and is home to the Big Five,
as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. Game drives
in the park. (All meals)
DAY
3: SWAZILAND
Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of
the kingdom’s commitment to wildlife preservation. Possible
game drive or guided walk in the park. (All meals)
DAY
4/5: ZULULAND
From our base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and
wildlife, we undertake game drives in Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi, famous
for their contributions to saving the endangered rhino. (All
meals)
DAY
6/7: DRAKENSBERG
The central Drakensberg’s main feature is the Giant’s
Castle Reserve, the largest national park in the area. Established
in 1903, the highest tooth of the Drakensberg in the region
is the 3409m Injasuti Dome. You may be lucky enough to see the
rare lammergeyer or bearded vulture as you enjoy the many walking
and hiking trails in the area. (All meals)
DAY
8/9: WILD COAST - TRANSKEI
The Transkei, birthplace of former president Nelson Mandela,
is well known for its stunning coastline, with superb surfing
beaches and lush subtropical vegetation. We stay at Port St
Johns, an idyllic town on the coast, situated at the mouth of
the Umzimvubu River, with dramatic cliffs, great beaches and
a relaxed atmosphere. (All meals)
DAY
10: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
Found in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the
15,000 hectare Addo Elephant Park is home to about 316 elephants,
all that remain of the huge herds that once roamed the eastern
Cape. (All meals)
DAY
11/12: THE GARDEN ROUTE
We install our camp for 2 nights at Plettenberg Bay, from where
we explore the Garden Route, an area of lush vegetation and
abundant waterways bordering the coastal strip between the forests
of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. Many
optional activities are available in this area, from Scuba diving
to Bungi jumping. (All meals)
DAY
13: OUDTSHOORN
We move on to Oudtshoorn from where we visit the Cango caves
and an Ostrich Farm. (All meals)
DAY
14: WESTERN CAPE AND WINELANDS
We travel through a picturesque fruit and wine growing valley
known as the longest wine route in the world “Route 62”.
Guest Farm accommodation on the Robertson / Worcester wine route.
(Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)
DAY
15/16: CAPE TOWN
Set against its majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers historic
and cultural attractions; explore the city and Cape Peninsula
from your well-situated Waterfront hotel. A cable car ascent
up Table Mountain (weather permitting) and a scenic drive to
Cape Point are included. Numerous optional excursions. Breakwater
Lodge (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast
basis only)
DAY
17: DEPART CAPE TOWN
The tour ends after breakfast.
The
itinerary will depend on local conditions.
SAFARI
GRADING: (2 tent)
Participation
Safari
Accommodation: 13 nights camping, 3 nights
hotel/ guest farm in Robertson and Cape Town.
Meals: All meals when camping. Breakfast only
in Robertson and Cape Town.
Group size: 8 - 16 participants.
Sleeping Bag Hire: €11 per week - must
be booked in advance
Transfers: Transfers in Johannesburg &
Cape Town (+-€45 p/p) may be pre-booked.
Important: Not recommended for participants
over 55 years.
Possible
optional excursions (booked locally):
•
Night drive in Kruger National Park
• Game & nature walks in Swaziland (Mlilwane), Zululand,
the Wild Coast, Garden Route and Table Mountain.
• Jet skiing, canoeing & Ocean Safaris in the Wild
Coast and Plettenberg Bay.
• Bungi jumping and abseiling at Stormsriver.
• Full/half-day city, township & whale route tours,
Cape Town
COST:
**DISCOUNTED RATES**
The Safari Company offers special rates (from 5% - 10%
off the published price) for the The South African
Overland Adventure Safari. Please contact us for a detailed
quote and set departure dates.
Included:
16 nights participating camping in exclusive sites in the reserves
and national parks.
All
meals when camping.
Park fees
The services of a professional guide.
Excluded:
International & regional airfare, airport taxes, drinks,
visa costs,breakfast in Robertson and Cape Town, gratuities
and personal expenses, comprehensive travel insurance.
ACTIVITIES ON THE GREAT TREK SAFARI:
- Table Mountain Excursion
- Walks in the Drakensberg
- Game viewing in open sided 4x4 vehicles
- Camping in exclusive campsites
- Sight seeing
- Walking
- Wine tasting in the winelands of the Western Cape
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information.
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