 Duration: 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Destinations Covered: Cape Town » Hermanus » Cederberg Mountains » Johannesburg » Sabi Sands » Kruger National Park » Sabi Sabi » Sun City » Johannesburg
Day 1: Cape Town
Arrive Cape Town, transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Over night at the hotel.
Day 2: Cape Town
Full day excursion to the Cape Peninsula. Highlights include: Cape Point Nature Reserve, a visit to the penguin colony at Simon's Town and Groot Constantia. Overnight Cape Town.
Day 3: Cape Town
This morning enjoy a panoramic city tour visiting the Houte Bay, a boat trip to Seal Island and the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Penguin colony at the Boulder's Beach and return back to the hotel. Over night at the hotel.
Day 4: Cape Town
After breakfast full day at The Two Oceans Aquarium which houses more than 3000 living specimens represent approximately 300 different species of fishes mammals, invertebrates, birds and plants. The aquarium uses a semi-closed system in which seawater is pumped directly from the harbor via sand filters and the continuous water flow ensures that the entire contents of the system are replaced every ten days. In addition to water changes and mechanical filtration mechanisms, the system is equipped with biological filters. Oils and other waste products which collect on the surface of the water as a result of feeding are removed by skimmers and from they're the water is pumped through a series of high-rate pressure filters. Protein skimmers are also used to remove dissolved waste products from the water.
Day 5: Cape Town / Hermanus
Transfer to Hermanus, arrive and go on a whale- watching excursion.
The heart of the whale coast, this coastal town offers the best land based whale watching in the world. The Old Harbor has for many years been the focal point of the town. An eco adventure playground with activities such as sea kayaking, abseiling, lagoon canoeing, sand boarding, paragliding, horse riding, scuba diving and sailing, visitors are never short of things to do and see. Over night at the lodge.
Day 6: Hermanus
At leisure or you could go around for some optional tours scuba diving or kayaking.
Optional visits to the surrounding towns - Hangklip, Kleinmond, Caledon, Gans Bay, Napier, Bredasdorp and the holiday resort of Arniston- are also worth a visit and offer a variety of outdoor activities. From Hermanus it is also a short trip to the southern most tip of Africa, L'Agulhas, officially the point where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet. Over night at the lodge.
Day 7: Hermanus / Cederberg Mountains
Transfer to Cederberg Mountains an incredible rocky landscape, fascinating Bushman paintings and a wealth of flora and fauna, the Cederberg has it all and more. Over night at the hotel.
Day 8: Cederberg Mountains
Game activities and guided rock art excursions.
Daily guided rock art excursions, botanical tours, game viewing and sunset game drives in open game viewing vehicles with refreshments. Home to over 125 rock art sites which date back some 10 000 years creating one of the worlds largest open air galleries. In these shelters, the visitor may contemplate the daily detail of a now extinct existence. Trained guides are on hand to provide insight into these rare archaeological sites. Bird watching, nature trails, mountain hikes, river walks, canoeing and swimming in crystal clear natural rock pools.
Day 9: Cederberg Mountains / Cape Town /Johannesburg
Transfer to Cape Town, fly to Johannesburg, tour Soweto district; Arrive Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel later proceed on a tour of Soweto by visiting the original home of Nelson Mandela now a museum, the Hector Petersen Memorial erected to commemorate the 1976 student riots, Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu's House and Regina Mundi Cathedral, a rallying point for the struggle against Apartheid. The rest of the afternoon will be spent shopping for arts, crafts, fashion and jewelry at the Bruma Lake Flea Market.
Day 10: Johannesburg / Sabi Sands
Transfer to airport, fly to Sabi Sands. Arrive and check in to the lodge and game drive in the afternoon which is undertaken in an open safari vehicle, with a driver / guide who has extensive experience and intimate knowledge of the area, and is an expert on game movement and other ecological aspects of the region, game to hunt and graze, so there is a better chance of encountering abundant wildlife. An equally exciting night game drives where you can witness fascinating nocturnal animals. Over night at the lodge.
Days 11: Kruger National Park
Full day game activities in the prime game viewing area of Kruger National Park. See the nocturnally active animals in the night game drive. Most predator hunting takes place at night. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 12: Sabi Sabi
Day at leisure or carry on with game drives. Sabi Sabi has charmed the world, with its nature and establishing a unique, luxurious experience in the heart of the African Bush. The winters are generally cold and dry and the animals need to frequent the waterholes more often and the advantage is during that time game drives are more chances of seeing more wild animals than usual. Its really hot during summers and mild showers relieve the intensity of the heat result in a lush and dense bush and during this time of the year many new animals are born.
Day 13: Sabi Sabi / Sun City
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg, Arrive Johannesburg and transfer to Sun City. Arrive Sun City and free day or you have an option to visit the local crocodile sanctuary where the ancient creatures can be admired at close quarter. Their habits and behavior come under the spotlight before enjoying a game drive in the Pilansberg National Park which is adjacent to Sun City. This 55 000 Ha nature reserve is home to the big five as well as a large diversity of plains game species and first sighting of the gracious mammals of Africa in their natural surroundings is sure to be a memorable experience. The afternoon is spent at leisure affording guests the opportunity to explore the many different entertainment options available at the Sun City.
Day 14: Johannesburg
Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your return flight back home.
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