There are hundreds of reasons to come to South Africa – savannah safaris, the vineyards of Stellenbosch, dazzling Cape Town, and the stunning Garden Route, to name but a few – and once you’ve gotten yourself here, you’ll discover millions more.
Duration: 13 days
Start/Finish City: Johnannesburg to Livingstone
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 2
Travel Style: Comfort
Trip Type: Small Group
Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and a top international destination. Large numbers of tourists flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award winning wines and laidback lifestyle. Whether you are a serious tourist or just want to lie on the beach and enjoy life, Cape Town will satisfy your needs.
Day Notes:
Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport meet & Greet by PKT Representative
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel (Early Check Inn Subject to availability)
Then Proceed for Winelands Tour (Subject to time permit).
Rest of the day at leisure (No Vehicle).
Overnight: Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore or Similar. (Included Bed & Breakfast)
On a clear day from the summit of Table Mountain you get spectacular views of the City, its Waterfront, Camps Bay, the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains to the East and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula all the way down to Cape Point to the south. The Table Mountain cableway, a must for all visitors to the Cape, boasts revolving floors, giving passengers a 360 degree view. After descending the mountain, you will depart on a tour of the “Mother City” taking in Signal Hill – where the Noon Day Gun is fired at midday, every day except Sunday – through the colourful BoKaap or Cape Malay Quarter, past the Grand Parade, City Hall and the Castle of Good Hope and South African Cultural History Museum
Highlights of a trip down to Cape Point include; one of the world’s most spectacular drives, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, two lighthouses on the tip of Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simonstown, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
The Featherbed Company gives visitors to the Garden Route 'an unforgettable experience on the Knysna Lagoon'. The Lagoon, more accurately defined as an estuary, has five fresh water rivers flowing in from the surrounding Outeniqua Mountains meeting with the surge of sea water from the Indian Ocean through the mighty headlands – known as the 'Knysna Heads' - the grand sandstone cliffs towering above the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon. There are various family holiday things to do in Knysna of which the Featherbed Company offers several unique activities in Knysna. With our own private nature reserve trails, restaurants and fleet of various boats we can offer activities from cruising, private functions, conferences, and weddings on board, nature trails and hiking the Knysna Heads. Our fleet ranges from a catamaran sailing boat to ferries and the Paddle Cruiser and the famous John Benn. (Included Bed & Breakfast)
Full Day oudtshoorn,
The spectacular Cango Caves are a subterranean wonderland of magnificent stalactite and stalagmite rock formations that attracts thousands of visitors annually. They extend more than two kilometres into the Swartberg Mountains and visitors can take guided tours that wind through narrow passageways and steep stairways linking the massive caverns.
The Cango Wildlife Ranch promotes awareness and conservation of endangered species, while encouraging supervised interaction – making this a wonderful destination for children of all ages. Housing the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre worldwide, visitors can view these powerful, speedy cats in a natural bushveld environment from elevated walkways. From predators of the land to predators of the water, visitors can then move on to the crocodile and alligator enclosures to study more of the world’s most dangerous beasts.
Safari Ostrich Show Farm is an operating farm where visitors will see large flocks of ostriches at different stages of development in the surrounding fields. Visitors are assured of personal attention and upon their arrival are greeted by one of our multi-lingual guides who will, during the course of the tour explain every aspect of ostrich farming, from breeding to rearing. The tour starts in the breeding camp, with a nest of ostrich eggs, where the first stage of the ostrich life cycle is explained. Visitors will get the opportunity to test the strength of the eggs by standing on them - a great photo opportunity. During the breeding season visitors get to see ostrich eggs hatching in the incubator rooms. Visitors get to sit on an ostrich and those who are brave enough can even try their hand at riding one. Every tour ends with an "Ostrich Derby" where local jockeys display their riding skills. A highly entertaining and educational tour is guaranteed. (Included Bed & Breakfast)
At more than 2 million hectares the Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves and a truly remarkable destination. Because of its exceptional size you can experience amazing diversity – from the scenery and ecosystems to the correspondingly amazing array of animals, trees and birds. A trip to the Kruger National Park is an unforgettable and potentially life changing experience.
Breakfast at the hotel
Depart on a road transfer to George Airport for your flight to O.R Tambo International Airport
Arrive at O.R Tambo International and make your way to domestic departures for your flight to HDS Airport
Arrive at HDS Airport and depart on a complimentary shuttle transfer to Imbali Safari Lodge – Drive time is +/- 02 Hours - Please note that clients must land before 14:00 in HDS Airport
Depart on an Evening Game Drive in an open 4x4 game Vehicle (Child U6 Not allowed onto Game Drives)
Non –Indian Dinner will be served at the lodge.
During the winter months game drives leave earlier in the afternoon than in summer and later in the morning. Viewing is good at any time of the year with each season having its own unique qualities. During the summer months there is an abundance of water around for the animals. This is the time of year that you will be able to see a lot of young animals running around. The impala generally give birth around the time of the first rains along with the wildebeest and other herbivore species. The rivers in front of the lodges will often fill with water and this may make game viewing from the lodge possible with animals coming down to drink at various times throughout the day. Winter is dry and can make the game viewing slightly easier becuase the bush tends to die down and you can see further into the bush as you drive around. These months also tend to be fairly cold which means your predators are generally more active during the daylight hours. The water points around the area have been closed off so as to allow those areas to regenerate from animal pressure. This means that once again there is a good chance of seeing game in front of the lodge drinking at our waterholes.
Included Full Board.
Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. Although not as famous as other South African destinations, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg and nearby Pretoria. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction.
Depart for a Morning Game Drive in an open 4x4 Game Vehicle.
Breakfast will be served at the lodge.
Depart on a complimentary shuttle transfer Airport for your scheduled flight to O.R Tambo International Airport - Flight not included in costs / Clients Must fly out of HDS airport after 10:00.
Arrive at O.R Tambo International Airport and depart on a private road transfer to your hotel.
Arrive and check in.
Rest of day at leisure – No Vehicle.
Evening free at leisure. (Included Bed & Breakfast).
Johannesburg Southern Africa's economic powerhouse and although it is the city of gold there are many attractions aside from mining. Much of the big business has moved from the old town but the fascinating stories and historical buildings remain. Major sites include the Carlton Centre (Africa’s tallest building), the iconic Brixton Tower, Newtown, the Constitutional Court, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and the Origins Centre.
Pretoria is rich with history especially the history of the Afrikaner nation although more recently Freedom Park has highlighted the history of other sectors of South African society. Highlights include the Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Church Square, Melrose House and South Africa’s seat of government the Union Buildings. Just outside Pretoria is the Cullinan Diamond Mine where the world’s largest diamond was found.
Commence on a Johannesburg City and Pretoria – Please note that this tour does not included any entrance fees.
One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.
Depart on a private road transfer to O.R Tambo international Airport for your flight to LVI Airport.
Arrive in LVI Airport and depart to your hotel.
16h00 - Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Non-Indian Dinner at the Hotel.
Evening free at leisure .Overnight: The Zambezi Sun Casino, (Included Dinner, Bed and Breakfast).
08h30 Walking Guided tour of the falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe side
Non – Indian Dinner will be served at the hotel. Included Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Depart on a private road transfer to Livingston Airport for your flight to O.R Tambo International Airport - Flight not included in costs.
Table Mountain
Robben Island Cruise
Cape Point Reserve ticket
Chapman’s Peak Toll Gate (If open)
Seal Island Cruise
Penguin Island (Jackass penguin colony)
Kirstenbosch
John Benn cruise
Cango Caves
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Safari Ostrich Farm
Game Drives at Game Lodge
Johannesburg and Pretoria City tour
Sunset Cruise in VFA Tour of the falls on Zim and Zambia side
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