Ladies Only – South Africa Surprise – Departs 18 August 2018

Join us on an unforgettable 16 days throughout South Africa, visiting Kruger National Park, Swaziland, Zululand, the Drakensberg Mountains, The Garden Route and Cape Town. Travel by luxury coach, stay in 3 star hotels and guest houses throughout. Why not get a group of friends together and enjoy 16 days of fun, freedom and fascination on this Ladies Only tour. Have a ball as you discover the “World in One Country”.

Departs:  21 July 2018 – SOLD OUT
Departs:  4 August 2018 – SOLD OUT
Departs:  18 August 2018 – 2 spaces still available due to cancellation

• Includes Return Economy Class airfares and taxes Australia to Johannesburg/Cape Town (South Africa)

18 August: Depart Australia

Depart on your overnight flight to Johannesburg.

19 August: Johannesburg

Upon arrival you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar
Meals: Own account

20 August: Hazyview

This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.

Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar
Meals: Breakfast

21 August: Hazyview

We have a bright and early start to the day in order to experience the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in our enclosed vehicle. Spend a morning with the Big Five in the Kruger National Park. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds. We return to our hotel around lunch time and your afternoon is at leisure.

Optional full day open safari vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park available.

Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar
Meals: Breakfast

22 August: Swaziland

This morning after breakfast, we check out and depart on our journey to Swaziland. We proceed south to Malalane and then onto Swaziland where this afternoon you will visit a real Chief’s village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Swazi culture.

Accommodation: Lugogo Sun Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

23 August: Umfolozi

This morning we journey through Swaziland into Zululand stopping en route to bargain for curios and souvenirs at the roadside markets. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. Arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area for your overnight stay.

Optional exciting afternoon open safari vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umfolozi or similar
Meals: Breakfast

24 August: Durban

Guests have the option to lie in or take an optional morning boat cruise (own account) or simply soak up the atmosphere in the small tourist town of St Lucia before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. An orientation tour introduces us to this multicultural, vibrant seaside city before arriving at our hotel in the late afternoon.

Optional morning St Lucia Boat cruise available.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge or similar
Meals: Breakfast

25 August: Drakensberg

This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps enjoy a stroll along Durban’s golden mile which buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains. We proceed on a visit to the 300 foot high Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel in the mid-afternoon. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to go fishing, hiking or even horse riding in clean mountain air (own account).

Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

26 August: Drakensberg

Today we have a full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. A host of leisure activities awaits you against a breath taking back drop of tranquil beauty.

Optional 4×4 Adventure tour up Sani Pass and into Lesotho available (please note your passport is required)

Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

27 August: Chinsta, East

This morning we continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch outside the capital of Umtata. We continue via Nelson Mandela’s birth place and house, arriving in the late afternoon at our accommodation in Chinsta East, on the beautiful, unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast.

Accommodation: Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

28 August: Port Elizabeth

We awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between our toes. The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife. We set off after lunch heading south to Port Elizabeth.

Accommodation: Garden Court King’s Beach or similar
Meals: Breakfast

29 August: Knysna

Today our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

30 August: Knysna

After breakfast, we travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ because of its ostrich industry. We visit a working ostrich farm and then explore the famous Cango Caves. Walk (the more adventurous may crawl!) around the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Travelling back to the Eastern seaboard, we arrive in Mossel Bay in the afternoon for a visit to the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz museum and shell museum.

Accommodation: Garden Court Mossel Bay or similar
Meals: Breakfast

31 August: Cape Town

After breakfast we head for Cape Town via the towns of Swellendam, Robertson and Worcester. After traveling through the Huguenot Tunnel, iconic Table Mountain greets us as we arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Sunsquare Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

01 September: Cape Town

Enjoy a day of leisure in the ‘Mother City’ where a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Enjoy quality time exploring this iconic beautiful city with it’s many world acclaimed attractions.

Optional full day Winelands or Peninsula tour is available.

Accommodation: Sunsquare Hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast

02 September: Cape Town

This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00. The remainder of the day will be at leisure until your transfer to Cape Town International airport for your overnight flight via Johannesburg to Australia.

Meals: Breakfast

03 September: Arrive Australia

Arrive in Perth and exit customs before your flight to your east coast city.

INCLUDES:

• Return Economy Class airfares & taxes Australia to Johannesburg/Cape Town (South Africa)
• Transportation in luxury microbus or coach
• 3 star accommodation throughout
• Breakfast daily
• 4 x Dinners
• All touring and sightseeing as per itinerary
• Porterage & VAT

EXCLUDES:

• Optional activities as outlined in itinerary
• Personal travel, medical and baggage insurance
• Any items and services not featured on the itinerary
• All services and items of a personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls and laundry
• Tips, gratuity to driver/guides

OPTIONAL 3 DAY EXTENSION TO VICTORIA FALLS

An option to see one of the most spectacular Natural Wonders of the World – the largest curtain of falling water on the planet.  Two night package, including flights and taxes.

• from $750 per person, twin share, plus air and taxes of $785
• Single supplement on request

Hippo Hollow Country Estate

Lugogo Sun Hotel

Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge

Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

SunSquare Cape Town