An early departure from Johannesburg/Pretoria as we travel east towards the Mpumalanga Province and visit the many attractions along the “Panorama Route”, including God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and the historic gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest. In the late afternoon we descend the eastern escarpment and travel through the warm “lowveld” to a beautiful country lodge, just a short distance from the Kruger Park.

After an early breakfast at the lodge we travel the short distance to the nearest entrance gate to the Kruger National Park. Once inside the Park, excitement will mount as we start seeing some of the numerous animals that inhabit this magnificent wildlife sanctuary. We spend most of the day travelling north inside the Kruger Park arriving at our “restcamp” in the late afternoon. There is time for a short break before joining an exciting “open vehicle” game drive, looking for Africa’s “Big Five” - Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard.
Accommodation tonight is in comfortable en-suite bungalows or cottages, and dinner is enjoyed in the camp restaurant.

After breakfast we exit the Kruger Park and travel to an exclusive lodge in a nearby private game reserve. Later this afternoon an exhilarating game drive in specially adapted open 4X4 vehicles is undertaken. At dusk sundowners are enjoyed deep in the bush, after which the drive continues, making use of spotlights to search for nocturnal animals. A final highlight is a specially prepared dinner enjoyed under the stars around the campfire. (weather permitting)

An early wake up call signals the start of yet another exciting day in Big Five territory.
You depart on an early morning safari in open 4x4 vehicles after which you return to the lodge for a late breakfast.

After breakfast you can embark on a guided bush walk with an armed ranger, who will identify spoor and droppings and share with you some of the fascinating secrets of the bush. If you are lucky you may come across big game on foot - a truly exhilarating experience.

This evening another safari in open 4x4 vehicles is undertaken, followed by a scrumptious South African dinner.

After a final open vehicle game drive and a late breakfast we travel back to Johannesburg where you are dropped off at the airport in time for a domestic flight (included) to Cape Town.

END OF FULLY ESCORTED KRUGER PARK SAFARI
START OF CAPE TOWN and HERMANUS SELF DRIVE TOUR

At the Cape Town Airport you collect your rental car and travel to your hotel, ideally situated at the entrance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Recommended route:
A full day exploring Cape Town and surrounds.

Suggested highlights:

• Famous South African Winelands
• Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek
• Wine tasting at working wine farms
• The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Recommended route:
A full day exploring Cape Town and surrounds.

Suggested highlights:

• Boat cruise to Seal Island at Hout Bay
• The spectacular Chapman’s Peak drive
• Cape Peninsula National Park
• Cape Point where traditionally the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet
• Boulder's Beach with its penguin colony

Recommended route:
A full day exploring Cape Town and surrounds.

Suggested highlights:

• Robben Island
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
• Cable Car ride to the top of Table Mountain
• Castle of Good Hope
• Company Gardens
• Signal Hill with spectacular views of Cape Town
• The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Recommended route:
Follow the coastal route past the villages of Pringle Bay and Kleinmond to the famous whale watching town of Hermanus.

Suggested highlights:

• Scenic coastal villages of Pringle Bay and Kleinmond
• The 12-km “Cliff Path”, some of the best land based whale watching in the world
• Old stone harbour and museum
• Optional whale watching boat trip

The morning is at leisure, after which you travel back to the Cape Town Airport where your rental car is handed back in time for your flight home.