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South Africa is all about discovery, revitalizing your spirit and reinventing your thinking. Luxurious resorts, moving township visits, open-air safari game drives and vibrant cities like Cape Town; few destinations can offer such a myriad of enriching experiences. Already an up-and-coming destination, South Africa garnered tremendous worldwide recognition after successfully hosting the 2010 World Cup. Visitors from around the globe have spread the news of this beautiful nation. And now leisure travelers are moving it to the top of their wish-lists. You’ve made a wondrous choice.

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Cape Town is the second most populated city in South Africa. It’s known for its landscapes, gardens, museums, cuisine and wine, but most importantly, it’s known for its wildlife. South Africa is a great place to see the Big Five: elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions and buffalo, as well as many species of snakes, birds and even eight different species of whales.

Referred to as “The Place of the Mountain” this Big 5 reserve also has five eco-systems. It has a moderate climate year round with rainfall in summer. The area is malaria-free and has an upper area with rock formations and grass plains, and a lower area of vegetation and wetlands.

Hanglip Mountain Lodge:

There’s never a dull moment at Hanglip Mountain Lodge! The luxury suites here are a great blend of romantic African and African baroque. There are ten luxury bedrooms, spa facilities, dining room and lounge, bar facilities, wine cellar, swimming pool, and the Hanglip fig tree outdoor venue. Every room has a private deck with views of the mountain and lounge areas with welcoming fireplaces. There are also game drives, bush walks, horseback safaris, helicopter flights, paintball; abseiling, and quad bikes.

Kruger National Park:

Imagine yourself exploring almost five million acres of protected game reserve spread out on the plains of South Africa. Here you can see the Big 5: elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards and rhinos running free out in their natural habitat. But wait! There are more than three hundred types of trees and five hundred species of birds to admire, too!

Destination Must-Do's

Table Mountain:

This landmark is Africa’s most welcoming and photographed attraction and it’s no wonder why! Visitors enjoy riding to the top of the mountain by cable car where the most spectacular views can be found. The mountain is home to thousands of species of plants and flowers as well as the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Definitely do not leave your camera behind for this trip!

Featherbed Reserve (milk trees):

Located on the Knysna lagoon, there is much to see in the Featherbed Nature Reserve. You can explore the reserve riding on a 4x4 vehicle and trailer that takes visitors to key viewpoints on the reserve, or you can explore an ancient sea cave. Milk trees are extremely common here and they can grow up to six feet tall and have a spiny shrub-like look with small yellow flowers along the side.

Boulders Beach:

Feel the sea breeze in your hair and the sand between your toes at Boulder’s Beach in False Bay. Aside from being a beautiful spot to lounge, swim, and picnic, it’s also the only place in the world where you can observe African Penguins in their natural habitat. A colony of these adorably furry endangered birds settled at the beach in 1982 and never left. You’ll probably want to stay a while too.

Winelands Region:

South Africa has some really great wine. Visit the heart of the winelands region and take in the colorful mountains and vineyards that seem to go on for days. Don’t forget to taste some of that delicious stuff while you’re there!

Expert Advice

As you prepare to explore South Africa, enjoy a casual dress style and be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes. Lightweight cottons are suggested for shorts, slacks, tee shirts, as well as hats and one warm jacket and/or jumper.

You’re in for a treat as you sample the truly unique flavors of Africa. The cuisine is sometimes called "rainbow cuisine," as it enjoys a variety of multicultural sources. Eating and drinking in South Africa is a culinary experience not to be missed.

One of the best parts of traveling is coming back home with souvenirs that really reflect the place you’ve just been. In South Africa you’ll find a plethora of cultural products like carvings of animals made of soap stone, ebony, or other woods; wooden masks, bowls, jewelry and chess sets; jewelry made of precious stones like diamonds and semi-precious stones such as malachite, lapis and topaz; native art paintings, murals and sculptures; safari clothing; and tie-dyed prints of animals.

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• Explore Johannesburg
• Visit the township of Soweto
• Watch the amazing Victoria Falls
• Discover Chobe and enjoy the wonderful surroundings of wild Africa
• Explore Kruger National Park for wildlife viewing at its best
• Visit Cape Town

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Travel themes.

• National Parks
• Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions.

• Cape of Good Hope
• Chobe National Park
• Johannesburg
• Kruger National Park
• Victoria Falls
• Zambezi River
• Bird watching
• Historic sightseeing
• Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

• Flights with Air Canada and South African Airways
• First Class hotels, Carefully selected accommodation
• Meals: Full breakfast and dinner daily while in South Africa, plus 9 lunches
• All visa fees and arrangements
• Home pick-up and drop-off (from most Canadian cities)
• All airfare and all airport taxes
• All gratuities (for hotels, drivers, guides & cruise staff)
• Insurance for cancellation and health while outside Canada
• Services of one of our cheerful experienced Tour Managers
• All prices guaranteed in Canadian funds!

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We depart for New York, where we will overnight near JFK airport.

Morning departure for Johannesburg.

We arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to our Hotel. This evening we enjoy Welcome Cocktails and our Welcome Dinner.

We start with a tour of Johannesburg and a visit to the Apartheid Museum. In the afternoon we visit the township of Soweto - the most populous black residential area in the country. Soweto sets the trends for South Africa in politics, fashion, music and dance. You will never forget your visit here.

We fly to Victoria Falls and transfer to our lovely lodge hotel. This evening we enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and dinner will be a special African experience.

We enjoy a morning tour of the Falls - a sight to behold! We then proceed to our safari lodge near Chobe National Park - home to a wide variety of wildlife, including hippo and elephants that troll the river paths to drink. We take our first game cruise in the late afternoon.

On our morning game drive we enjoy the wonderful surroundings of wild Africa! In the afternoon we take a boat ride along the river and get up close with the bounty of Chobe as we view herds of Kudu, waterbuck and possibly elephants coming to the river to drink.

We fly from Victoria Falls back to Johannesburg, and then proceed to our hotel en route to Kruger National Park.

We proceed to Kruger National Park for wildlife viewing at its best! The park offers an experience in beauty, tranquility and variety not found anywhere else in the world. En route we visit the majestic Blyde River Canyon to see God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes - true natural wonders! Our hotel is located just outside the Park.

A full day of game viewing in open safari vehicles. We start early in the morning, the best time to find the world's largest variety of wildlife including the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo), hippo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and crocodile. The park is also home to more than 400 bird species.

A morning at leisure to enjoy the various activities at the hotel. Relax by the pool, do some game or bird watching or take a nature walk. Later we depart for our evening game drive to see if we can catch some nocturnal animals in the spotlight. Dinner this evening is under African skies.

We return to Johannesburg for our flight to George, on South Africa's fabled Garden Route.

Today we visit a local Township for a chance to meet the children at a primary school. We then take a ferry ride to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, dedicated to the protection of the flora of the Garden Route. We enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the reserve. Dinner is at a special seafood restaurant.

We travel over the mountains to Oudtshoorn to visit an ostrich farm where those who wish may ride one! Then we visit the Cango Caves, whose beauty will leave a lasting impression.

A full day at leisure to enjoy the peaceful ambiance and lovely waterfront area of the quaint seaside resort town of Knysna. Tonight we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Our Garden Route drive takes us along the coast, around lakes, mountains, golden beaches and cliffs - an enchanting drive with a romantic history. We arrive in Cape Town and take a cable car ride up Table Mountain for panoramic views.

Our city tour shows us the Malay Quarter, the Botanical Gardens and more. Afternoon at leisure to shop and people watch at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront area.

A Winelands tour through lovely scenery of vineyards, oak shaded rivers and old Dutch colonial homes. We enjoy a tasting in a wine cellar and lunch at a private estate. In Stellenbosch we visit the Village Museum.

A full-day tour to Cape Point. After a boat ride to Seal Island we continue south to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where we see the colonies of seals and penguins in their natural environment. Tonight is our Farewell Dinner.

Time at leisure to explore this beautiful city on your own, before our afternoon departure to the airport for our flight home.

We change planes in New York and continue our journey back to Canada.

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Founded in 1975, we’re Canada’s largest operator of guided tours for the mature traveller, offering more than 100 different international tours and cruises that deliver outstanding service, value and discovery.

1. Experience freedom from care

The comment we hear most from our travellers is how carefree our tours are. We manage all the details, big and small, so you can enjoy your holiday without any of the hassles normally associated with travel. Flights, hotels, meals, baggage handling at hotels, transportation and sightseeing excursions are all included. And in most Canadian cities, we’ll even pick you up and drop you off at home.

2. Tour Managers you can count on

Our travellers always rave about our Tour Managers. They attend to every detail, ensuring your trip runs smoothly. For instance, at hotels they’ll check you in and out, tip the staff on your behalf and keep track of your luggage. Their energetic approach to travel enlivens every tour, and their experience prepares them to gracefully and expertly handle unexpected situations. Our Tour Managers are also expert at creating a positive group dynamic so that everyone enjoys a great sense of camaraderie.

3. Enjoy a more leisurely trip

Most of our multi-stop tours stay in each locale for at least two days, and our “stay-put” holidays allow you to settle into one or two hotels for the entire duration of the tour. You’ll have plenty of time to explore, shop and take it all in at your own pace.

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On most tours, daily breakfast and dinner, and sometimes even lunch, are included in the price. Most meals are pre-arranged so you never have to worry about finding a restaurant in a strange place. As well, all of the hotels we use have been personally inspected to ensure quality and value.

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The price of every tour covers all costs, including all taxes, travel insurance, tipping, baggage handling at hotels and of course pre-arranged excursions and entertainment (which other tour companies charge extra for). The price is guaranteed in Canadian dollars and there are never any hidden surcharges.

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Cancel 61 days or more prior to departure: $75.

60 days to 31 days prior to departure: 25% of tour cost.

30 days to 8 days prior to departure: 50% of tour cost.

7 days or less prior to departure: 100% of tour cost.

Please note that our cancellation insurance policy does not include “upgrade to single accommodation” in case your partner cancels. In this case you may either pay the single supplement and travel as a single, or cancel the tour and receive a full re- fund, less the $75 administration fee. Also, while our cancellation insurance policy covers the partner of a person cancelling, it does not cover their friends who are not sharing accommodation with the cancelling party. If you must cancel your tour you must notify us within 48 hours of learning that you are unable to travel, otherwise the cancellation insurance policy is null & void.

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South African Discovery (16 Days)

South African Discovery Tour is 16-days of exploring South Africa and Eswatini . Starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg . The scheduled tour departs on selected Saturdays – choose to join others on the scheduled departure dates. With a maximum of 14 people. Alternatively; have a private guide for just your party/family.

Or; there is also an option to drive yourselves on this tour (self-drive tour). The private and self-drive options may start on any day of the week, however; there may be slight price differences on other days. The South African Discovery Tour Rates or scheduled departure dates are bilingual with English and German-speaking guides.

Experience the Cape Winelands and journey to 2 World Heritage Sites. Celebrate various cultures’ success stories, relish in the scenery on the Panorama Route and encounter the ‘Big 5’ in the Kruger National Park .

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South African Discovery Tour Full Itinerary

Day 1, saturday.

Enjoy a day at leisure or join an optional Cape Town Day Tour (own account). Visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world and take in the exceptional beauty of Table Mountain; weather permitting. Travel through the Malay Quarter, city center, Company Gardens, diamond merchants; and if time permits, the Castle of Good Hope. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and meet the tour guide for a tour briefing at 6.30 pm.

Overnight at La Splendida Hotel or similar including breakfast.

Day 2, Sunday

Cape Town is as diverse as its history. This bustling city boasts a full offering of excursions and activities. After breakfast, spend the day at leisure discovering the Mother City. We would recommend an optional full day Cape Point tour (own account); which includes Cape Point, Boulder’s Beach, and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

Day 3, Monday

After breakfast, guests are collected from the hotel, and travel northeast to Wellington via the Cape Winelands. Journey into the heart of the Cape Winelands. Enjoy a craft beer tasting (own account) before arriving at the university town of Stellenbosch. Embark on a walking tour of Stellenbosch which includes the town’s historic sites and colonial Cape Dutch architecture. These structures are some of the country’s oldest buildings. Stop for lunch (own account) at one of the many wine farms and eateries near Paarl. Guests visit the town of Paarl, South Africa’s third oldest town.

In Paarl, visit the Afrikaanse Taal Monument; which is the Afrikaans Language Monument, and learn more about the museum. Found in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Wellington is home to Cape Dutch homesteads and beautiful gardens and wineries; as well as South Africa’s only whisky producer. Enjoy time at leisure before drinks and dinner (own account) at one of the guest house’s restaurants.

Overnight at Val du Charron Guest House or similar including breakfast.

Day 4, Tuesday

Enjoy breakfast at the guest house before departing Wellington en route to Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo; via the scenically attractive Bainskloof Pass and Route 62. The 18km Bainskloof Pass was built in 1854, an engineering masterpiece; known as the Gateway to the North. It is now a national monument and offers unsurpassed views of the area. Enjoy a cheese and wine pairing followed by a cellar tour at an estate in the Robertson wine valley; located off the world’s longest wine route, Route 62. Arrive at the guest house on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn. Spend the late afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight at De Zeekoe Guest Farm or similar including breakfast.

Day 5, Wednesday

After breakfast, guests journey south via the Outeniqua Pass, to Knysna. Stop outside Oudtshoorn, in the Cango Valley, and discover the spectacular subterranean world of the Cango Caves. Back above ground, tour a nearby ostrich farm and learn about the ostrich-farming industry. Enjoy lunch at the ostrich farm’s restaurant (own account). The tour travels southwards to Knysna via the Outeniqua Pass. Stop in Wilderness to enjoy photo opportunities and sweeping views from the Map of Africa lookout point (weather permitting); before continuing to Knysna.

Overnight at Madison Manor Boutique Hotel and Spa or similar including breakfast.

Day 6, Thursday

Following breakfast, guests spend the day at leisure, or on optional excursions in and around Knysna. Guests can board a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve (own account, including lunch). The local tour guide will share tales about Knysna; while guests enjoy panoramic views onboard the ferry and a 4WD vehicle. There is an optional 2.2km guided nature walk, through the forest and along the coast. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a unique outdoor restaurant; under a canopy of milkwood trees, on the edge of the lagoon. Or take a yacht cruise to the Knysna Heads. Guests spend time at leisure before dinner (own account).

Day 7, Friday

After an early breakfast, the tour departs for the marina town of Port Alfred, via the Garden Route. Travel to the Storms River Mouth and experience unique views from a suspension bridge of the Tsitsikamma. Drive along the coastal road to Port Alfred, on the banks of the Kowie River; in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. The tour arrives late afternoon at the hotel. Guests enjoy refreshing drinks (own account) and savor the local cuisine.

Overnight at The Royal St Andrews Lodge or similar including dinner and breakfast.

Day 8, Saturday

Guests enjoy an early breakfast before the tour departs for the Wild Coast. Stop for lunch en route before arriving at the quaint beach resort in the afternoon. Views from the hotel range from the stunning Wild Coast beaches to the green, lush, tropical vegetation. Guests can freshen up before dinner.

Overnight at Trennery’s Hotel or similar including dinner and breakfast.

Day 9, Sunday

Guests spend the day at leisure after breakfast. They can join one or more optional activities on offer such as extreme golf, a lagoon cruise, canoeing, hiking, or enjoy any of the recreational hotel facilities. Visit a traditional homestead and experience authentic, local hospitality (own account). Excursions are operated by a local guide and all funds go to the community. Enjoy pre dinner drinks (own account) and a scrumptious, fresh seafood buffet.

Day 10, Monday

Guests enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel and depart for Kokstad; via Mthatha sites (time permitting) on the Mandela Route. The Mandela Route takes a scenic drive on the N2 highway to Mthatha; home to the Nelson Mandela Museum. The museum hosts a display reflecting the life and times of Mandela. Visit other prominent Mthatha sites (time permitting). Lunch en route (own account). The tour arrives at the resort in the late afternoon. Guests spend the late afternoon at leisure, freshening up and dining at the hotel.

Overnight at ANEW Ingeli Forest Resort or similar including dinner and breakfast.

Day 11, Tuesday

After an early breakfast, guests depart for St Lucia at 7:30 am. South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province is colloquially referred to as the Elephant Coast. This region is acclaimed for its towering mountains, warm Indian Ocean, tropical vegetation, and a myriad of animal species. Lunch en route (own account). The tour arrives at the hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight at Forest Lodge or similar including breakfast.

Day 12, Wednesday

Before breakfast, guests embark on an open safari vehicle and enjoy a game drive through South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park; a colloquial reference roughly translated as ‘miracle and wonder’. Observe hippos, crocodiles, and an abundance of birds on an Eco-friendly boat cruise on the estuary. Have lunch (own account) while taking in the lake vista.

The tour departs for the Kingdom of Eswatini entering at the Lavumisa Border post. Eswatini is culturally diverse, an absolute monarchy, and one of Africa’s smallest countries. The tour stops at the Swazi Candle Factory; where each candle is made and finished by hand using the millefiori technique. The tour arrives at the lodge in the late afternoon. Guests spend the evening at leisure, freshen up and dine at the hotel or in town (own account).

Overnight at Mantenga Lodge or similar including breakfast.

NOTE: Valid passport and visa; if required

Day 13, Thursday

Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel. The tour exits Eswatini at the Jeppe’s Reef border post and arrives at the Kruger National Park’s Malelane Gate. Guests enjoy a guided game drive through the Kruger National Park to Hazyview. The Kruger National Park forms part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. Lunch (own account) in one of the park’s rest camps before continuing to Hazyview; the gateway to the spectacular Panorama Escarpment. Arrive at the hotel and enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.

Overnight at Casa do Sol Hotel & Resort or similar including dinner and breakfast.

Day 14, Friday

After an early breakfast, guests spend the day exploring the Kruger National Park. Board a closed vehicle for a guided game drive in Kruger and see Africa’s iconic mega-fauna and endemic birdlife. The tour stops at one of the park’s rest camps for lunch (own account). An optional full-day safari in an open safari vehicle is available (own account and excluding lunch). Guests exit Kruger National Park late afternoon and return to the hotel to freshen up before your dinner.

Day 15, Saturday

After breakfast, guests travel to Johannesburg via the scenic Panorama Route. Wonder View, the highest viewpoint on this route, is at the start of this day’s trip on the Panorama Route. The tour visits Bourke’s Luck Potholes and stops at the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels; the world’s largest green canyon. These sites are included in the country’s list of natural marvels.

The tour arrives in Johannesburg late afternoon. Spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Balalaika or similar including breakfast.

Day 16, Sunday

Guests spend the day at leisure before your onward journey (own arrangement and own account).

South African Discovery Tour Rates

Scheduled* Tour Rates from 1st November 2023 until 31st October 2024 : R62 060 per person sharing. Single Supplement: R15 515. Children from 7-11 years pay R31 030.

South African Discovery Scheduled and Private Guided Tour Includes:

Transport as per itinerary Accommodation: 3 and 4* hotels and guesthouses Meals: 15 x breakfasts and 6 x dinners Entrance Fees: Taal Monument, Garden Route National Park conservation fee at Storms River Bridge, Kruger National Park conservation fee, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Wonder View Excursions: Cheese and wine pairing, wine cellar tour, Stellenbosch walking tour, Cango Caves heritage tour, ostrich farm tractor tour, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park open safari vehicle morning game drive, and St Lucia Estuary boat cruise Green Seat: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Trees for Tourism

For the more adventurous, discover the same itinerary with a hired vehicle (not included).

South african discovery self-drive tour inclusions:.

Accommodation: 3 and 4* hotels and guesthouses Meals: 15 x breakfasts and 6 x dinners Arrival English Airport Meet and Assist Select conservation fees and excursions as per the itinerary Green Seat: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Trees for Tourism

Travel insurance, car hire, tolls, flights, 2 x airport transfers, visa fees, portage, meals not mentioned, optional excursions, gratuities, and personal expenses

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• duration 13 days
• tour type Group Request as private
• age requirement 18-99 yrs
• max group size 20
• guiding method Fully guided
• Tour Code BM-40869

• Starts Cape Town, South Africa
• Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
• Day 1 : Cape Town
• Day 2 : Cape Town
• Day 3 : Cape Town
• Oudtshoorn"> Day 4 : Cape Town > Oudtshoorn
• Knysna"> Day 5 : Oudtshoorn > Knysna
• Durban"> Day 6 : Port Elizabeth > Durban
• Day 7 : Durban
• Ghost Mountain"> Day 8 : Durban > Ghost Mountain
• Kingdom of eSwatini"> Day 9 : Ghost Mountain > Kingdom of eSwatini
• Kruger National Park"> Day 10 : Kingdom of eSwatini > Kruger National Park
• Day 11 : Kruger National Park
• Johannesburg"> Day 12 : Kruger National Park > Johannesburg
• Day 13 : Johannesburg
• 12 Breakfasts
• Stay at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, with stunning backdrops of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean
• Feast on high tea as part of your stay at the Oyster Box in Durban
• Experience the excitement of a game drive in search of the Big Five and enjoy the safari tradition of Sundowners
• Any international flights to Cape Town and from Johannesburg are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
• Travel insurance is not included in this South Africa Discovery tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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For any tour departures within 23 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 July 2024, a deposit of 500 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 89 days before trip departure.

South Africa Discovery tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

For this South Africa Discovery tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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• This trip adheres to the highest standards of hygiene and cleaning protocols on all ships and all tours when operating. Thorough cleaning will be conducted regularly, and hand sanitisers are located throughout the ship to ensure the highest level of personal hygiene whilst on board.

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South Africa Discovery (7 destinations)

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• Introduction
• Day 1 Cape Town
• Day 2 Cape Town
• Day 3 Cape Town
• Day 4 Cape Town > Oudtshoorn
• Day 5 Oudtshoorn > Knysna
• Day 6 Port Elizabeth > Durban
• Day 7 Durban
• Day 8 Durban > Ghost Mountain
• Day 9 Ghost Mountain > Kingdom of eSwatini
• Day 10 Kingdom of eSwatini > Kruger National Park
• Day 11 Kruger National Park
• Day 12 Kruger National Park > Johannesburg
• Day 13 Johannesburg

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• Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
• Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
• Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
• Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
• Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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• For any tour departing before 29th July 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 29th July 2024, a minimum payment of €500 is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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South Africa Scuba Diving & Safari Adventure

Enjoy our exclusive shark scuba diving and Big 5 Safari extravaganza!

3 nights / 5 dives on Aliwal Shoal, 3 nights / 4 dives on Protea Banks, 3 night Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Safari Adveture

Arrive King Shaka International Airport - Durban (DUR), own arrangements. (Arrival at King Shaka International Airport - Durban, to be advised.) On arrival you will meet your driver / guide for the 85 kms / 1-hour road transfer to Agulhas House in Umkomaas. Rest of the day free.

Overnight at Agulhas House in Umkomaas in a twin/double, en suite, air-conditioned, room on a fully inclusive basis. Continental breakfast, hot ”brunch” and dinner.

After an early wake-up call, at about 05h00, you will have a light continental breakfast. Agulhas House staff will load your already assembled dive gear onto the dive boat, which is still in its parking bay behind the lodge. At about 06h40, we assemble at the lodge for the first dive briefing before being transferred in a 4x4, from the lodge, for the 15 minute road transfer to the launch site, which is situated at the Umkomaas River mouth lagoon. Once at the launch site we will have a second short dive briefing, instructions on boat safely, and be handed the lifejackets before we launch the "Duck" (Zodiac/ RIB) for your two scheduled dives on Aliwal Shoal, the first being a baited shark dive followed by the 2nd dive, a reef / wreck dive, weather permitting.

All diving in South Africa is best done early in the morning, at dawn, as this is when there is no wind, no swell, no currents, and definitely the best time to dive. As the morning wears on, the winds tend to pick up causing a chop on the water, large swells, which result in unpleasant diving conditions.

The reefs of Aliwal Shoal are fossilised sandstone, almost 80 000 years ago. 80 000 years ago the area around the shoal consisted of sand dunes, and as a result of heavy rains, the sand and shale dissolved forming a compound of calcium carbonate, which today forms the main body of the shoal. These reefs are covered with both soft and hard corals and have an abundance of fish life that is normally associated with coral reef diving.

Aliwal is about 2½ km’s long with a width averaging 150 meters. Depths very from 6 to 27 meters (19 to 88 ft.) and the shoal offers a tapestry of diversity. The Cathedral area of the reef is one of the more spectacular dives. Its inhabitants include the Ragged Tooth Shark (in season - June to October), Loggerhead Turtle, and Ribbon Tailed Rays.

In addition to the reef itself, there are also two good wrecks on which to dive. The Produce , an 18 000 ton Norwegian tanker that hit the Shoal and sank in 1974 and the second could be on the Nebo , which struck the shoal in May 1884 and sunk almost immediately with its cargo of railway material. Both wrecks lie at approximately 30 meters and are fairly intact, which makes for great wreck diving.

Unfortunately only time for a guided reef / wreck dive on Aliwal Shoal this morning, weather permitting. After the dive has been completed, you will return to Agulhas House for a shower, brunch, and check-out, before Agulhas House transfers you to Shelly Beach, and St Michaels Sands Hotel (St Mike’s,) for your 4-scheduled dives on Protea Banks. This is about an 85 kilometres / 1-hour road transfer. En route to St Mike’s you will stop by Aqua Planet’s Dive Centre, in Shelly Beach. At the dive center you will meet with Aqua Planet’s dive crew, unpack your dive gear to let it dry, and select your rental dive gear in preparation for the following days scheduled dives on Protea. We suggest that you do this immediately upon your arrival in Shelly Beach, before going onto St Mike’s. This is firstly to dry out your dive gear, and select your dive gear. Secondly, the following morning’s Protea pre-dive activities are usually hectic and rushed. After you’ve met the crew, and selected all your gear and weight requirements, you will continue the short 10-minute transfer to St Mike’s.

Overnight at the St Mike’s in a sea-facing, air-conditioned, en suite, double / twin / single room, on a bed, and breakfast basis.

At a time as advised the previous day, when you stopped by Aqua Planets dive center, you will be transferred from St Mike’s to Aqua Planets dive centre where, over a cup of coffee, you will meet the team, fellow “dive buddies,” and to kit-up. After kitting up you then transfer the 15 minutes or so to the “base” which is the Sonny Evans Small Craft Harbour in Shelly Beach, called the “base” because it is also the actual base for the local NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute). Here you will have the full pre-dive briefing for your two scheduled dives for the day on the reefs of Protea Banks.

Your first dive of the day on Protea Banks is scheduled as a “baited” shark dive, followed by a deep, Protea reef dive, as the second dive, weather permitting. We say “ scheduled ” because weather conditions may force the skipper and DM to change the order in which we do baited shark dives and the deep reef dives on Protea.

Please note that all Protea Reef dives are deep dives, in excess of 30-meters, and are restricted to advanced divers only.

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from St Mike’s in Shelly Beach @ 08h00 by our representative for the road transfer through the heart of “The Kingdom of the Zulu” to to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in the Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve via St Lucia. This is a 370 km or 4-hour road transfer from St Mike’s to Advantage Cruises jetty at St Lucia, scheduled to arrive at the jetty at about 11h30, in time to join the 12h00 cruise up the St Lucia Estuary. At 12h00 you will board the Advantage Cruiser for a 2-hour boat cruise up the St Lucia River Estuary for close up sightings of hippo, crocodile, mangrove swamps, birds, and many, many more that inhabit the Isimangaliso Wetland Park which was declared a world heritage site in 1999, and is one of 552 world heritage sites worldwide. The main objective of the detour is that after the cruise, you leave the Isimangaliso Wetland Park with an appreciation of the fragile eco system, and why it was declared a Wetland Park, and go back home with photographs and memories of the animals that inhabit the Estuary that will last a lifetime. The Advantage Cruiser is equipped with a fully licensed bar; tuck shop, toilets, PA system, and the popular sundeck, for better animal viewing. The Advantage Cruiser was built specifically to venture into shallow waters, for those up close photos of hippo and crocodile. After the boat cruise, which lasts approximately 2-hours, you will continue on to the Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve and Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge.

The plan is to get you to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge to check in, explore your new surroundings, enjoy high tea, and to join the afternoon / evening safari / game drive, which departs Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge at 16h30.

Hluhluwe is one of the oldest and largest game parks in South Africa; the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park is renowned for its wide variety of bird and animal life. Besides ‘The Big Five’ (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), the elusive cheetah, wild dogs and many other well - known Bushveld species inhabit the park, offering the visitors a rich game viewing experience. The park covers 96 000 hectares, and comprises three reserves: Hluhluwe and Umfolozi - two of Africa’s oldest game reserves, both founded in 1895 - and the linking Corridor Reserve, proclaimed in 1989. Hluhluwe has the distinction of being the oldest “formally” protected area in Africa! In 1895, with about only 20 southern white rhino’s surviving on earth, and these in Imfolozi, the threat to the species survival was dire, and the proclamation of the Hluhluwe / Imfolozi Game Reserves ensured their survival. Hluhluwe / Imfolozi Game Reserves now “export” white Rhino’s to reserves all over Africa where they were originally found. A truly wonderful success story!

After high-tea you will assemble in the reception area where you will be introduced to your Ranger and Tracker and depart the lodge at 16h30 for your afternoon / evening game drive (safari). This safari is conducted in "open" Land Cruisers with professional guides. After the 3-hour safari, at about 19h00, depending on animal activity, you will return to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge for dinner. Dinner will be either in the restaurant or on the deck, under the African stars.

Overnight at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge, in an air-conditioned, en suite, double / twin / single “Safari Room” (subject to availability) on a fully inclusive basis.

Two full days spent on safari with Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve. You will be woken up at 06h00 by an early morning wake up telephone call for early morning tea / coffee and “rusks” which are served in the lodge’s public area, after which you will depart on your early morning safari at about 07h00. Please check departure times with reception the night before, as this changes from month to month, depending on sunrise. All animal viewing is best done in the early morning and late afternoon when it’s cool. This is when the animals are more active and easier to spot. From about 10h00 till 15h00, when the day is at its hottest, the animals tend to lie in the shade, not moving, which makes for difficult game viewing. While on safari, you will stop somewhere in the bush for tea / coffee and snacks, after which, you will continue with the safari. Depending on animal activity, you will return to the lodge at about 09h30 / 10h00 for “brunch”. The rest of the morning / afternoon is free to laze by the pool, visit the Spa, spend time bird watching around camp, or join a three hour guided bush walk. Please note that the cost of the guided bush walks is ZAR 580 per person, and is not included in the cost below, and would be for your own account.

At about 15h00, you will again assemble for high tea before departing on the evening safari. At sunset you will stop somewhere in the bush for “sundowners” whilst you watch the African set below the horizon. After sunset, you will continue with the safari into the night, looking for the nocturnal animals with the aid of a powerful spot lamp. After the evening safari, depending on animal activity, you will return to Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge for dinner.

Overnight at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in an air-conditioned, en suite, double / twin / single “Safari” Room on a fully inclusive basis.

After the early morning safari, followed by a quick, or maybe even a packed, to go “brunch,” you will be collected from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge by our representative, for the 230 km or 4 hour return road transfer back to King Shaka International Airport - Durban, to connect with your return flight home. (Flight details to be advised.)

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$3,090 per diver sharing, based on 2-divers sharing including full equipment hire

$2,980 per diver sharing, based on 2-divers sharing including tanks, weights and air only

$4,220 per single, based on single traveler including tanks, weights and air only

Included: Morning safari; breakfast; road transfer from Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in the Hluhluwe / iMfolozi Game Reserve to King Shaka International Airport - Durban.

Excluded: Lunch; dinner; overnight accommodation; onward air out of King Shaka International Airport - Durban; bar; items of a personal nature; gratuities.

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