The Treasure of south Africa

The Treasure of south Africa

South Africa

A 16 days Adventure tour to Africa.


The Treasure of south Africa

Day 1 : Departure on our international flight to Johannesburg

Departure on our international flight to Johannesburg   

Johannesburg, South Africa     

Day 2 : Arrival to Johannesburg

Upon arrival meet with GMTours representative and transferred to your hotel as shown below

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight: The Park Inn Sandton , or similar – standard room

Meals: Dinner

 

Johannesburg, South Africa     

Day 3 : Full Day Soweto

Breakfast at the hotel, then depart on a private Full day Rise to Freedom Tour with lunch at Wandies in Soweto

Experience a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life. Soweto is the most metropolitan township in the country - setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language. Drive past two former Nobel Prize winners’ previous residences; the Hector Peterson memorial; Regina Mundi Church, Freedom Square and the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in the world. Visit the Apartheid Museum and embark on a journey of discovery of the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans just over a decade ago. Information on the Soweto uprising of 1976, the history of the African National Congress, solitary confinement of political prisoners and the birth of a new democratic country are detailed.

Welcome dinner at hotel Overnight: The Park inn Sandton or similar

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa     

Day 4 : Johannesburg-Kruger

This morning depart overland on a private Kruger Park Tour with driver and guide

From Johannesburg your tour heads east to Mpumalanga ‘Place Where The Sun Rises’, enter the Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Mac Mac Falls. Dinner at hotel

Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, or similar

Meals: (Breakfast, Dinner)

Kruger National Park, South Africa     

Day 5 : Kruger Game Drive

Today you will experience an early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drive, leave the lodge and enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna and spend the day game viewing. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. Lunch on your own account dinner at lodge- Overnight: Protea hotel Kruger Gate outside Kruger National Park or similar

Meals: (Breakfast –Dinner)

Kruger National Park, South Africa     

Day 6 : Kruger Game Drive

Today you will experience an early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drive, leave the lodge and enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna and spend the day game viewing. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. Lunch in your account. dinner at lodge- Overnight: Protea hotel Kruger Gate outside Kruger National Park or similar

Meals: (Breakfast –Dinner)

Kruger National Park, South Africa     

Day 7 : Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town

After an early breakfast, your journey to Johannesburg begins. On arrival at the Cape Town Airport transfer to your hotel

Overnight: The Protea Hotel Victoria Junction hotel or Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel or similar

Meals: (Breakfast)

Cape Town, South Africa     

Day 8 : Cape Town

MORNING CITY TOUR , TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR WITH TRIP TO ROBBEN ISLAND

Our drive to the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a baroque building and the Grand Parade. As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain.  In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town.  After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malay’s, settled here. Our route then leads us to Kloof Nek and the magnificent Table Mountain. We'll ascend to the top [weather permitting] by the revolving cable car.  Here, we'll see wild flowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches.  On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other. Descend from the Upper Cableway station to your awaiting vehicle and then proceed around Table Bay to the Milnerton area (time permitting). From here we can see Table Mountain from the same perspective as the early settlers did when they sailed into Table Bay.

Visit to the Castle of Good Hope (time permitting).

 

This afternoon you will be dropped off at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for your Robben Island Ferry and Tour. (unescorted)

The Robben Island ferry departs from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Clock Tower Precinct, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Cape Town, South Africa     

Day 9 : Day at Leisure-

Overnight: The Protea hotel Victoria Junction, or similar -standard room

Cape Town, South Africa     

Day 10 : Cape Town - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, Zimbabw

Fly this morning to one of the world’s natural wonders, Victoria Falls, and transfer to the spectacular Victoria Falls Hotel, your home for the next three nights. This evening, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Zambezi River, taking in the majestic African sunset. Over night at Ilala Lodge hotel or similar

Meals: (Breakfast)

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe     

Day 11 : Victoria Falls

This morning, experience Victoria Falls on a guided walking tour. After viewing the Devil's Cataract and Rainbow Falls you will surely appreciate why the falls are one of the "Seven Wonders of the World." This evening, enjoy a sunset cruise aboard the African Queen. Listen to the sounds of African music while enjoying a cocktail and watching hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Dinner at Boma Restaurant

Over night at Ilala Lodge hotel or similar

Meals: (Breakfast+ Dinner)

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe     

Day 12 : Victoria Falls - Chobe, Botswana

Depart Victoria Falls and travel by road to Chobe in Botswana. Arrive in time for lunch at your hotel, the Chobe Safari Lodge, before going on an afternoon game drive.

Chobe, Namibia     

Day 13 : Chobe

Today you have the choice of 2 activities – game drives/or a boat cruise. Enjoy the day to see The Chobe National Park, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and the largest population of elephants in Africa.

(Two game drives, one river Cruise and two park fees)

(Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

Chobe, Namibia     

Day 14 : Chobe - Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Johannesburg today where you will have the remaining of the day at leisure

Overnight: The Park Inn Sandton , or similar – standard room

Johannesburg, South Africa     

Day 15 : Johannesburg - Tour Ends

Your tour ends today transfer to Johannesburg airport for our flight home. Today breakfast will be included.

Johannesburg, South Africa