On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport after clearing customs & immigration and picking your luggage we proceed to Johannesburg hotel. Overnight in Johannesburg. (D)
Today, after breakfast head for a panoramic tour of Johannesburg before you drive to the Johannesburg airport to board your flight to Port Elizabeth. Upon arrival, drive to the Garden Route, a scenic stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa, stretching from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River. En route, stop at The Bloukrans Bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park where you have a chance to bungee jump off one of the highest Bungee-jump bridges in the world (On your own). Overnight on the Garden Route. (B, HPL, D)
Today, after breakfast you proceed to Oudtshoorn. En-route stop at Cango Caves, where you are taken to see the first two chambers. The stalactite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight. You then proceed to Cango Wildlife Ranch, where you can discover a variety of animals seldom seen. Venture into Crocodile enclosures, visit Snake Park and Cheetah land. Next visit an Ostrich Farm where you will get a chance to see these magnificent birds. Overnight on the Garden Route. (B, HPL, D)
Today you can relax in the comfort of your hotel, or you can opt to choose from the optional sight-seeing by paying a nominal price. Today evening, enjoy a Sunset Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Overnight at your hotel on the Garden Route. (B, L, D)
Today, we check-out and continue our journey by coach along the Garden Route to Cape Town. Also known as the ‘Mother City’ in the Western Cape, Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the world, perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart. Enjoy a guided city tour of Cape Town with its majestic Table Mountain backdrop. See the Houses of Parliament and the ‘Tuinhuis’ (President’s Office), the Company Gardens, St. George’s’ Cathedral and the Malay Quarter. Visit the world-famous Table Mountain, (weather permitting). Overnight in Cape Town. (B, L, D)
Today you will be taken to visit the Cape of Good Hope. Your tour takes you to the fishing harbor of Hout Bay, from where you take a short cruise to the Seal Island. You also drive via the Atlantic Coast to Cape Point. Marvel at the view of the southern-most tip of South Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. You then take a funicular ride up to the lighthouse to truly absorb this majestic view. Then visit Boulders Beach, situated just after the picturesque village of Simons’s Town. This beach has a healthy population of African Penguins because there are fewer predators on this part of the coast. Overnight in Cape Town. (B, HPL, D)
Today you will enjoy a Helicopter ride (weather permitting). The rest of the day you can relax in the comfort of your hotel, or you can opt to choose from the optional sight-seeing by paying a nominal price. Overnight in Cape Town. (B, L, D)
Today early morning after breakfast, proceed to the airport to take your flight to Johannesburg and proceed to Sun City. Explore the vast complex of Sun City on your own. You will be amazed at this oasis in the desert, with a man-made sea, complete with waves and beaches. Enjoy windsurfing or go swimming at the Valley of the Waves or relax at the Water World. Take a walk over the Bridge of Time into the Entertainment Center where fantasies really come true. Overnight in Sun City. (B, L, D)
Today you have the whole day to yourself to explore and relax at the resort town or take an optional excursion to Pilanesburg Game Reserve. Overnight in Sun City. (B, L, D)
Today checkout and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Nairobi. Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. After you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, you will board your safari van to proceed to your hotel. Enjoy a city tour of Nairobi. Overnight in Nairobi. (B, D)
Today, proceed by your safari van towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Be prepared for a bumpy ride. Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah & its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. Overnight in Maasai Mara. (B, L, D)
Today you will be taken for an extensive drive into the reserve to see varied kinds of games, such as crocodiles and hippos resting in the water. Game drives are designed to take you close to the wildlife-rich spots in the Maasai Mara, where your ranger spots the best possible game. In the afternoon return to your lodge. Overnight in Maasai Mara. (B, PL, D)
Today, you will check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, fringed by thick papyrus. Afternoon wind and storms can cause the Lake to become suddenly rough and produce high waves. For this reason, the local Maasai christened the lake Nai’ posha meaning ‘rough water’, which the British later misspelled as Naivasha. The lake and its surroundings are rich in natural bounty, and the fertile soils and water supply have made this one of Kenya’s prime agricultural regions. Later, enjoy an afternoon Boat Safari on Lake Naivasha. Overnight in Lake Naivasha. (B, L, D)
Today, proceed to Aberdare National Park. Animals easily observed in the park include the Black Rhino, leopard, baboon, black and white Colobus monkey and sykes monkey. Proceed on a game drive through the park. Later arrive at the lodge and check-in. Overnight in Aberdare National Park. (B, L, D)
Today you take your flight home. (One common airport transfer will be provided. Kindly check with your Sales Officer for flight details). It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your SOTC holiday. We would like you to write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and give us your suggestions. (B)