Accommodated Overland Safaris in Africa | Cheap Quality Southern & East Africa Tours

Price: € 1 395 pps + local payment of ZAR 1 600 (valid Jan 2007– Dec 2007)
Single supplement: € 450 pp

An accommodated safari through South Africa, trekking, cultural visits and wonderful game viewing in the Rainbow Nation.

17 day small group cabin safari
Group size max 12 people

Highlights:
• Mpumalanga Panorama Route – sight seeing
• Kruger National Park – game drives
• Swaziland – mountain walks
• Zululand – game drives & cultural village
• Drakensberg mountains – maintain walks
• Garden Route & Karoo – walks & ostriches
• Cape Town – Cape Point & Table Mountain

Includes:
• 16 nights in lodge / hotel / chalet or cabin
• Entrance fees
• Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags)
• Transport in minibus / safari truck
• Meals as per itinerary
• Professional guide

Itinerary:
Day 1 JOHANNESBURG to MPUMALANGA [lodge -LD]
Departing from Johannesburg at 06:30am we head towards Mpumalanga where mountains, panoramic passes,
valleys, rivers, waterfalls & forests characterise the landscape. Few regions in the world can match the
extraordinary beauty of the lowveld & escarpment. We visit Pilgrims Rest, Mac-Mac Falls and God's Window, before
staying in a lodge on the edge of the escarpment near Graskop.

Day 2 - 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [tented lodge or chalet BLD]
The largest game reserve in South Africa, boasts the world's greatest concentration of species, and has an amazing
16 different ecosystems. Exciting game drives provide us with excellent game viewing. Spot the “Big 5“ (lion,
leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) and many other animals in this true African wilderness.

Day 4 KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND [cabin BLD]
Malolotja Nature Reserve in the mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland is our next attraction. Renowned for a great
variety of habitats from short grassland, to thick riverine scrub, bushveld and moist forest, we explore the reserve
on foot to enjoy the fantastic mountain views, relax around a campfire dinner and stay in mountain cabins for the night.

Day 5 - 6 ZULULAND [tented lodge or chalet BLD]
We visit craft markets near Mbabane that have a fascinating range of handmade crafts and the local witchdoctor stall is not to be missed! We re-enter South Africa and head to Mkuzi Game Reserve, which is a safe haven for the endangered black rhino. We visit a waterhole hide and watch game come down to. An early morning game drive is followed by a cultural afternoon where we visit a Zulu village on the border of the game reserve and learn about the Zulu culture.

Day 7 - 8 DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS [cottage BLD]
The Drakensberg Mountains or “uKhahlamba” - the Barrier of Spears, is a 200-kilometre-long mountainous wonderland and world heritage site. From Mkuzi we move further south to the base of these mountains where we overnight for two nights in a quaint cottage. We will spend time walking along beautiful mountain stream paths, looking for Bushman rock paintings or just enjoying spectacular views.

Day 9 - 10 WILD COAST [chalet BLD]
The Wild Coast remains a relatively untouched paradise in South Africa. There are unspoilt stretches of dramatic and savagely beautiful coastline, open spaces and pristine forest areas. We stay overnight within walking distance of the beach and the next day is free to explore the area, meet local villagers or relax on the beach.

Day 11 ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK [chalets BLD]
The Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to protect the last 11 wild elephants from extermination. Today more than 350 elephants roam through the area. The park also offers excellent viewing of black rhino, Cape buffalo, lion and leopard, as well as a host of other large and small mammals and over 400 species of birds in the greater park area.

Day 12 - 13 KNYSNA / TSITSIKAMMA [lodge B - -]
For two nights we will stay in a lodge in Knysna, which is nestled on a tranquil lagoon. We will take a day trip to the Storms River mouth where there are walks up the gorge and along the rocky coast. The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80km of spectacular sea and landscapes; a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys, coastal forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea. There is also an option of the world’s highest bungi jump. Sample seafood at one of Knysna's great restaurants (own expense). Opportunities for whale watching in season (July to November).

Day 14 KAROO [lodge BLD]
The arid Karoo is a vast and unforgiving landscape, but in the evening it softens its fierceness setting the endless Karoo canvas ablaze with glorious hues of orange and red. Famous for its ostriches, Oudtshoorn provides the opportunity to tour an ostrich farm where the more adventurous can ride one of these huge birds. For those interested a walk into the Cango Caves reveals amazing stone formations (own expense).

Day 15 - 16 CAPE TOWN [hotel B - -]
Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. On our way into Cape Town, we visit Stellenbosch, South Africa’s renowned wine region, for wine tasting and a cellar tour. The “mother city” has many attractions; we will visit Cape Point, the harbour at Hout Bay, enjoy the famous beaches and the V&A Waterfront. Optional visit to Robben Island (own expense). We sample the local fare at a variety of local restaurants (own expense).

Day 17 TOUR ENDS - TRANSFERS [- B - -]
In the morning we climb Table Mountain, offering panoramic views over Cape Town reaching out into the bay and Robben Island. Having explored the highlights of the Rainbow Nation we take a last look at Cape Town and catch up on last minute curio shopping in the afternoon, before your tour ends at 18:00.

PLEASE NOTE: The accommodation specified in the itinerary is a guide only and is subject to availability. Alternatives will be of a similar standard.

In a nutshell
• A participation tour that offers an accommodated safari at a reasonable price, accommodated in chalets, cabins and hotels.
• A South Africa participation safari with a bed each night.
• A comprehensive introduction to the Rainbow Nation - a world in one country!
• Exciting trip with culture, wildlife, adventure, walking, mountains and beaches.
• Kruger NP, Swaziland, Zululand, Drakensberg, Garden Route and Cape Town.

Why travellers like this trip
1. Accommodation – an accommodated safari through South Africa which offers the adventure of a Safari with the comfort of a bed each night.
2. Variety - a tour that covers so much of the African experience, from the game reserves to the vibe of Cape
Town and everything along the way. A world in one country!
3. National Parks and wildlife areas - We visit 10 national parks en route ranging from the awesome Big 5 of
Kruger NP to the unique penguins and fynbos in the Cape of Good Hope.
4. Culture and history - South Africa has a unique and interesting cultural diversity, which we experience through
contact with local people as often as possible.
5. Scenery - breath-taking scenery along the entire route - a world in one country!
6. Small group - travelling in groups of up to 12 people creates a friendly, holiday atmosphere.
7. Walking - every opportunity to get out and walk in the areas such as Mpumalanga, Malolotja Mountains, Mkuzi, GR, Drakensberg (Dragon mountains), Storms River and Tsitsikamma NP, climb Table Mountain. Walks are easy to moderate exertion and optional. Duration from 1 - 6 hours.
8. Adventure - activities available include: riding an ostrich, Cango caving, Bloukrans -highest bungi jump in the world!

Local Payment
A local payment is required on this safari and this will be collected by the tour leader on departure. This covers a portion of the local operational costs including entrance and park fees. This ensures that a major portion of your tour price goes directly into the country you are visiting, benefiting local communities and contributing to the conservation of the area.

Participation
An essential part of your Safari is participation – from packing away in the morning to helping with cleaning up – it’s all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly.
Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun!

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