10 Day Safari of South
Africa's Kruger National Park, Garden Route and Cape
Town
This is truly a best of the
best. We include Cape Town, reputed to be the most beautiful
city in the world. The famous Garden Route also known as the
Wine Route and then spend three days in one of Africa's most
famous game reserves, Kruger National Park.
CAPE TOWN. Also known as
the Cape of Storms with Table Mountain, the most prominent
land mark, is shrouded in history. From the early
Dutch settlers who influenced the Cape Dutch style of
architecture, to the French Huguenots who have made South
African wines world famous. Cape Town is one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. From the
Cape Point Nature Reserve, where
the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, to the heart of the
Wine Lands,
Stellenbosch, where you can taste some of the world's best
wines and ports.
CERES. This fertile
valley is the largest producer of fruit in South Africa and
also has he largest fruit-packing house in the southern
hemisphere. A scenic drive will take us to
Kagga Kamma, where a resident
bushman tribe's traditions and culture may be observed.
OUDTSHOORN.
Also known as the Feather Capital of the world, with its
large Ostrich industry where a working farm in the area will
be visited. We will also visit the Cango Caves,
regarded as one of South Africa's natural wonders, as well
as a Cheetah Farm.
GEORGE. The largest town the garden route nestled beneath the Outinequa Mountain
Range is world renown for its Black Wood and Stinkwood
Furniture Factories. From George, a short tour to
Knysna and Knysna Lagoon, a visit
to Plattenburg Bay, along with shopping and sundowner's at
Tappas Jetty make this a spectacular stop.
CAMDEBOO SAFARI LODGE.
After a tour through the Little Karoo, we will now travel
and enter into the Big Karoo where we will be treated to
game drives and the legendary Karoo hospitality and outdoor
braai (barbeque). Modern thatched chalets will ensure
comfort and the experience of Africa with Impala roaming
through the camp.
GRAFF REINET. Abounds
with history and architectural beauty and makes this town a
photographers paradise. A visit to the "Valley of
Desolation" is a must. A tour to
Addo Elephant Park,
home of several hundred elephants and other indigenous game
will be enjoyed. A night game drive and a spit braai
will be enjoyed under the evening stars.
PORT ELIZABETH / JOHANNESBURG.
We will fly from
Port Elizabeth, a beautiful Indian
Ocean port with long sandy beaches, to Johannesburg, the
world's largest city not built on water.
Here we tour the nearby capital of South Africa,
Pretoria, as well as Gold Reef
City, a reconstructed Gold Mine and frontier town.
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK.
A short flight from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park,
the world's most famous and oldest national wildlife park
(which is the size of Massachusetts), where two nights will
be spent in a bush camp. This is SAFARI TIME, with
game drives giving you the opportunity to see elephant,
lion, rhino and other prolific games species. This
will conclude your African Safari and a short return flight
to Johannesburg where your South African adventure will end
and you will prepare for your return flight home.
