This comprehensive tour takes you from the Panoramic Route and the Blyde River Canyon, to the Garden Route and the Storm River. You will safari in the world famous Kruger National Park, visit the mountain kingdom of Swaziland and relax in the beautiful Drakensberg mountains. There is also time to visit Durban and end with a couple of days exploring Cape Town. You travel with a THETA registered driver-guide throughout

This is a group tour with group size ranging from 2 - 42. A suitable luxury air conditioned vehicle will be used depending on the final group size.

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Day 1 Depart the UK in the evening.

Day 2 On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure until 19h00 when we all, after making your own way to the hotel, meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow passengers.

Protea Waterfront in Centurian

Day 3 This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of Gods Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourkes Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.

Hippo Hollow or similar.

Day 4 A bright and early start to the day in order to enjoy the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. Enter the park and keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds. The Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve of nearly 2 million hectares and supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. Spend the day in search of game before returning to your hotel. Optional full day open safari vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park available.

Hippo Hollow or similar.

Day 5 This morning after breakfast, check out and depart on your journey to Swaziland. We proceed south through to Malalane and then onto Swaziland. Visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory before arriving at the hotel for overnight stay.

Lugogo Sun or similar.

Day 6 This morning we journey through Swaziland into Zululand stopping en-route to bargain for curios and souvenirs at the roadside markets. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and harmony. The World Heritage Site of St Lucia offers the opportunity of sighting many hippos, crocodile and bird life. Optional afternoon open safari vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi available.

Protea Hotel, St Lucia or similar.

Day 7 Guests have the option to lie in or take an optional St Lucia Boat Cruise (not included) before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. We visit the botanical gardens and continue with a city centre orientation tour, including a stop at the famous Indian Market. This evening we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Tropicana Hotel or similar.

Day 8 A very early start this morning as we head into the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Day at leisure soaking up the surroundings, or go fishing, hiking, playing bowls or tennis and even horse riding in clean mountain air.

Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar.

Day 9. Full day to relax in the mountains. Optional 4x4 Adventure tour up Sani Pass and into Lesotho available.

Drakensberg Gardens Hotel or similar.

Day 10 In the morning we visit Umtata where Nelson Mandela was born and grew up before we continuing south to East London, the only river port in Southern Africa. Check in for your overnight accommodation.

The Kennaway Hotel or similar.

Day 11 After breakfast, check out and travel through East London for a short orientation city tour. Continue through 'settler country' via Port Alfred towards Grahamstown. Visit the 1820 Settler Memorial before continuing onto Port Elizabeth. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Port Elizabeth's beaches are magnificent and justifiably world famous.

Paxton Hotel or similar.

Day 12 Check out of your hotel after breakfast and our journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the bridge over the Storm's River offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Knysna mid afternoon and check in at the charming overnight accommodation.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar.

Day 13 After breakfast travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'feather capital of the world' because of its ostrich industry. Visit the famous Cango Caves and an ostrich farm where you have the opportunity of riding one of these giant birds. Return to Knysna for overnight.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar.

Day 14 Today's journey ends in Cape Town. On the way we stop off in Mossel Bay to visit the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum. We drive via Swellendam, Worcester and through Huguenot Tunnel before arriving in Cape Town in the late afternoon.

Hollow in the Square, Cape Town or similar.

Day 15 Enjoy a day of leisure in the 'Mother City' and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Optional full day Winelands or Peninsula tour is available.

Hollow in the Square, Cape Town or similar.

Day 16 This morning after breakfast, you will be under own arrangements until you transfer to the airport for your international flight home.

Day 17 Arrive UK.