14 Days / 13 Nights Johannesburg, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, Zululand, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, Durban, Garden Route, Cape Town

Tour overview
This all-encompassing, 14-day itinerary includes all the special details that make South Africa one of our most popular destinations. Sophisticated urban living, vast forested mountains, fertile plains, fascinating wildlife and magical cultural traditions all come together in a world of African adventure.

Day 1 - Arrive Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, where you are met and escorted to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 – Johannesburg / Pretoria / Mpumalanga
Visit Pretoria and continue to Mpumalanga via Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass to Sabie. This afternoon explore Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered. (BD)

Day 3 - Mpumalanga – Elephant Interaction
This morning visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and the quaint village of Graskop. Later enjoy the Elephant interaction experience, with an opportunity to touch, feed and brush down these magnificent animals. (BD)

Day 4 - Kruger National Park
Savor the magic of this enormous wildlife sanctuary in an open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wildlife, birds and plant species. (B)

Day 5 - The Kingdom of Swaziland
Travel to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, ruled by King MsWati III. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the Swaziland National Museum. Continue through the capital city, Mbabane, with its vibrant markets packed handicrafts to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. (BLD)

Day 6 - The Kingdom of the Zulu's – Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park
Following a visit to the Swazi Candle Factory, travel into Zululand. This afternoon enjoy an exciting open safari vehicle game drive into the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. Hluhluwe is home to Africa's Big Five, including the white rhino. (B)

Day 7 – Lake St Lucia / Durban
Following a cruise on Lake St Lucia, travel to Durban. The afternoon is at leisure. Optional Durban City Tour or a trip to Ushaka Marine World (additional cost). (B)

Day 8 – Durban / Port Elizabeth / Garden Route - Knysna
Fly to Port Elizabeth and continue on through the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest to Knysna, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. (BD)

Day 9 – Garden Route - Knysna
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. The afternoon is at leisure. (BL)

Day 10 – Garden Route - Oudtshoorn
Enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn. After lunch, tour an ostrich farm and then head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's most incredible natural wonders. (BL)

Day 11 - Garden Route / Cape Town
Enjoy the ever-changing vistas, traveling to Cape Town. Depending on the season we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus (July to November only) or via 'Route 62', South Africa's version of America's 'Route 66'. (B)

Day 12 – Cape Town - Cape Peninsula
Enjoy a full day touring the Cape Peninsula. Stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, with a cruise option to Seal Island (weather permitting, additional cost). Continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping to see the penguins at Boulders Beach. Return to Cape Town via Simon's Town. (B)

Day 13 - Cape Town - Cape Winelands
Tour the Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. A stop at the Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument provides a historical
perspective. (B)

Day 14 - Depart Cape Town
Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)