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Knysna Lagoon
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Blyde Canyon, South Africa
Lions, Kruger National Park
eSwatini
Swazi hut, eSwatini
Durban, South Africa
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa
Ostriches at Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Table Mountain, Cape Town
Cape Town Streets
Looking Over Cape Point, South Africa
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town
Knysna Lagoon
Johannesburg, South Africa
Pretoria City
Blyde Canyon, South Africa
Elephants, Kruger National Park
Swazi tribal dance, eSwatini
Swazi hut, eSwatini
Garden Route, South Africa
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa
Aerial view, Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa
Hermanus Whales
Stellenbosch Winery South Africa
Bo Kaap District, Cape Town
Boulders Beach, Cape Town
Cape Town Streets

South African Odyssey

14 day Small Group Tour – from £2435

With flights from £3245

14 day Small Group Tour – from £2469

With flights from £3279

A comprehensive tour of South Africa, traversing spectacular landscapes between famous cities and National Parks, concludes with three nights in Cape Town.

Highlights:
  • Soak in the view from God’s Window on the Panorama Route
  • Search for the ‘Big Five’ on a game drive in Kruger National Park
  • Visit the landlocked Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)
  • Spot hippos and crocodiles on a cruise of Lake St Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Travel the Garden Route, visiting Knysna, Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves

Your Itinerary

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Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 1 – Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and…

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa as well as the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

The remainder of the day is at leisure – perhaps enjoy a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. This evening, meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.

    Protea Hotel Balalaika or similar

Johannesburg, South Africa
Mpumalanga, South Africa

Day 2 – Pretoria & Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city for a short orientation…

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as ‘Paradise Country’. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Blyde Canyon, South Africa

Day 3 – Panorama Route

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering amazing scenery including…

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering amazing scenery including the 26 km long Blyde River Canyon which is home to the Three Rondavels. You’ll see Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and God’s Window, a breathtaking view of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast
Blyde Canyon, South Africa
Lions, Kruger National Park

Day 4 – Kruger National Park

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari…

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari with your game ranger through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest National Parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big 5’, namely rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard and elephant as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel or alternatively you may like to book a game drive.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast
Lions, Kruger National Park
eSwatini

Day 5 – Eswatini (Swaziland)

This morning we travel to eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland. This independent Kingdom lies within the…

This morning we travel to eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland. This independent Kingdom lies within the borders of South Africa and is known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, and on to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African shopping experience at the Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets, bead-work and carvings.

    Royal Villas or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
eSwatini
Swazi hut, eSwatini

Day 6 – Zululand

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing…

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (additional cost) in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino.

    Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar

    Breakfast
Swazi hut, eSwatini
Durban, South Africa

Day 7 – Durban (Umhlanga)

This morning, join a cruise on Lake St Lucia where you may see hippos, crocodiles and…

This morning, join a cruise on Lake St Lucia where you may see hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of birdlife, before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive early afternoon and the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean.

    Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar

    Breakfast
Durban, South Africa
Knysna Lagoon

Day 8 – Fly to Port Elizabeth* and Knysna

Today, transfer to Durban airport for the short southward flight to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), where you…

Today, transfer to Durban airport for the short southward flight to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), where you will be met by the representative, before setting off for Knysna. Known as the oyster box of South Africa, the town is nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route and is rightly popular with visitors to the region.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Knysna Lagoon
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa

Day 9 – Knysna

After breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth, an area of…

After breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth, an area of dramatic coastal scenery. Then journey into the magical Knysna Forests, where you will learn stories of the woodcutters who worked the forests, the elephants that were hunted to extinction and the discovery of gold. There will be a visit the Matthee Big Tree Memorial, an enormous Yellowwood tree of over 880 years.

This evening dine at the Drydock Restaurant, renowned for its aromatic and flavoursome dishes using the finest local ingredients.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa
Ostriches at Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Day 10 – Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of…

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon with the rest of the evening at leisure.

    Hlangana Lodge or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch
Ostriches at Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Table Mountain, Cape Town

Day 11 – Cape Town

There is an option to book an early morning Meerkat Safari to witness these incredible habituated…

There is an option to book an early morning Meerkat Safari to witness these incredible habituated creatures emerge from their burrows and go about their daily activities.

After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school and interact with the children and teachers, before driving through the picturesque spa town of Montagu. Continue on towards Cape Town via the winelands where guests booked on the Franschhoek overnight option are dropped off, before arriving in the big city, set spectacularly against the backdrop of Table Mountain.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Table Mountain, Cape Town
Cape Town Streets

Day 12 – Cape Town

Enjoy a full day at leisure – perhaps join a sightseeing tour to Table Mountain or…

Enjoy a full day at leisure – perhaps join a sightseeing tour to Table Mountain or simply explore the city. Although relatively small, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafes and restaurants as well as colourful craft markets.

Alternatively relax on one of Cape Town’s many pristine beaches. Enjoy an evening of delicious Cape food, captivating theatre and entertaining tales and songs about the people of the Cape.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Cape Town Streets
Looking Over Cape Point, South Africa

Day 13 – Cape Town

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal…

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Drive through Sea Point, the seaside village of Hout Bay, where you can enjoy an optional Seal Island boat cruise and then on to Cape Point where it was once thought the Atlantic and Indian Oceans met.

Return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where a visit is made to the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee payable locally), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Looking Over Cape Point, South Africa
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town

Day 14 – Farewell

There is free time to enjoy some last minute shopping or sightseeing, before transferring to the…

There is free time to enjoy some last minute shopping or sightseeing, before transferring to the airport, harbour or railway station for your onward journey.

    Breakfast
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town
Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 1 – Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg Airport, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your…

On arrival in Johannesburg Airport, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not enjoy an optional sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. Meet later in the evening at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travellers.

    Southern Sun Sandton or similar

Johannesburg, South Africa
Pretoria City

Day 2 – Pretoria & Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation…

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Pretoria City
Blyde Canyon, South Africa

Day 3 – Panorama Route

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing…

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26-kilometre long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes and historic God’s Window, a breath-taking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Blyde Canyon, South Africa
Elephants, Kruger National Park

Day 4 – Kruger National Park

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game…

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game safari through the Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species.

The game safari includes a presentation of the Anti-Poaching Dog Unit (Project Watchdog), that was established because of the increase in rhino poaching worldwide. Learn about the dogs that are trained to track poachers in the field, detect firearms, ammunition and wildlife products that enter and exit through the Kruger National Park gates.

The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. An afternoon open vehicle game drive is available as an extension to the morning game drive (optional, at own cost).

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Elephants, Kruger National Park
Swazi tribal dance, eSwatini

Day 5 – Eswatini (Swaziland)

This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa,…

This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience inclusive of lunch, introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions.

We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini and dinner at your hotel.

    The Royal Villas or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Swazi tribal dance, eSwatini
Swazi hut, eSwatini

Day 6 – Zululand

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing…

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game safari (optional and at own cost) in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino.

    Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar

    Breakfast
Swazi hut, eSwatini
Garden Route, South Africa

Day 7 – Durban (Umhlanga)

The day begins with an early breakfast before departing for Durban, travelling past traditional Zulu Kraals,…

The day begins with an early breakfast before departing for Durban, travelling past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields.

We arrive at Durban (Umhlanga) airport for the short southward flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where we will be met by our representative. We will then head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline, and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests.

    Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar

    Breakfast
Garden Route, South Africa
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa

Day 8 – Knysna

After breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The…

After breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.

Afterwards we’ll continue our travels to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon, in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a sunset cruise to the Knysna Heads, before sitting down for dinner at Drydock Restaurant, renowned for dishes using the finest local ingredients and freshly picked herbs from the region.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa
Aerial view, Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa

Day 9 – Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of…

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Along the way, visit ‘Dolphin Point’, an extraordinary viewpoint in Wilderness.

In Oudtshoorn, we’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for an interactive tour and light lunch that includes local specialities such as Ostrich steak, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (at own cost).

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch
Aerial view, Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa
Hermanus Whales

Day 10 – Hermanus

There is an option (at own cost) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these…

There is an option (at own cost) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these wild creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast.

After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, to interact with the children and teachers.

Continue via the Tradouw’s pass to Swellendam and then further to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route, offering the best land-based whale watching (August-November) in the world.

    Auberge Burgundy Boutique Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Hermanus Whales
Stellenbosch Winery South Africa

Day 11 – Stellenbosch

After a leisurely breakfast, depart Hermanus and continue to Somerset West, travelling via the spectacularly scenic…

After a leisurely breakfast, depart Hermanus and continue to Somerset West, travelling via the spectacularly scenic coastal road and then onwards to Stellenbosch, set in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

You’ll have some free time to explore the town’s oak-shaded streets, cafés, boutiques, and art galleries before travelling to Cape Town for overnight.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Stellenbosch Winery South Africa
Bo Kaap District, Cape Town

Day 12 – Cape Town

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join a sightseeing tour of Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch…

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join a sightseeing tour of Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens (own cost) or join us for a Marine Big Five Safari (own cost), where you may see great white sharks, whales, Cape fur seals and a variety of seabirds on a 2-hour boat cruise with marine biologists on hand to explain more about these amazing animals.

Although a small city, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafés, and restaurants as well as colourful craft markets. Enjoy a fun filled evening with dinner and entertainment at Gold Restaurant.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Bo Kaap District, Cape Town
Boulders Beach, Cape Town

Day 13 – Boulders Beach

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal…

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Drive through Sea Point, the seaside village of Hout Bay (where you can enjoy an optional seal island boat cruise) and then on to Cape Point where it is said that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

We’ll return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee at own cost) and Fish Hoek fishing village.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Boulders Beach, Cape Town
Cape Town Streets

Day 14 – Farewell

Enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing or perhaps just wander through the variety of shops and…

Enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing or perhaps just wander through the variety of shops and boutiques catering for all tastes and budgets.

Later you will be transferred to your point of departure for your onward journey.

    Breakfast
Cape Town Streets

Your Itinerary

You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or activities before or after your South Africa tour. Just let us know what you would like to do.

Select Version:
2024
2025

Day 1

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Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa as well as the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

The remainder of the day is at leisure – perhaps enjoy a sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. This evening, meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.

    Protea Hotel Balalaika or similar

Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2

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Pretoria & Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as ‘Paradise Country’. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast
Mpumalanga, South Africa

Day 3

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Panorama Route

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering amazing scenery including the 26 km long Blyde River Canyon which is home to the Three Rondavels. You’ll see Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and God’s Window, a breathtaking view of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast
Blyde Canyon, South Africa

Day 4

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Kruger National Park

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari with your game ranger through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest National Parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big 5’, namely rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard and elephant as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel or alternatively you may like to book a game drive.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast
Lions, Kruger National Park

Day 5

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Eswatini (Swaziland)

This morning we travel to eSwatini, formerly known as Swaziland. This independent Kingdom lies within the borders of South Africa and is known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, and on to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African shopping experience at the Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets, bead-work and carvings.

    Royal Villas or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
eSwatini

Day 6

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Zululand

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (additional cost) in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino.

    Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar

    Breakfast
Swazi hut, eSwatini

Day 7

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Durban (Umhlanga)

This morning, join a cruise on Lake St Lucia where you may see hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of birdlife, before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive early afternoon and the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean.

    Protea Hotel Umhlanga or similar

    Breakfast
Durban, South Africa

Day 8

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Fly to Port Elizabeth* and Knysna

Today, transfer to Durban airport for the short southward flight to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), where you will be met by the representative, before setting off for Knysna. Known as the oyster box of South Africa, the town is nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route and is rightly popular with visitors to the region.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Knysna Lagoon

Day 9

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Knysna

After breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth, an area of dramatic coastal scenery. Then journey into the magical Knysna Forests, where you will learn stories of the woodcutters who worked the forests, the elephants that were hunted to extinction and the discovery of gold. There will be a visit the Matthee Big Tree Memorial, an enormous Yellowwood tree of over 880 years.

This evening dine at the Drydock Restaurant, renowned for its aromatic and flavoursome dishes using the finest local ingredients.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa

Day 10

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Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Visit an ostrich farm for a guided tour and light lunch, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon with the rest of the evening at leisure.

    Hlangana Lodge or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch
Ostriches at Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Day 11

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Cape Town

There is an option to book an early morning Meerkat Safari to witness these incredible habituated creatures emerge from their burrows and go about their daily activities.

After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school and interact with the children and teachers, before driving through the picturesque spa town of Montagu. Continue on towards Cape Town via the winelands where guests booked on the Franschhoek overnight option are dropped off, before arriving in the big city, set spectacularly against the backdrop of Table Mountain.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Table Mountain, Cape Town

Day 12

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Cape Town

Enjoy a full day at leisure – perhaps join a sightseeing tour to Table Mountain or simply explore the city. Although relatively small, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafes and restaurants as well as colourful craft markets.

Alternatively relax on one of Cape Town’s many pristine beaches. Enjoy an evening of delicious Cape food, captivating theatre and entertaining tales and songs about the people of the Cape.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Cape Town Streets

Day 13

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Cape Town

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Drive through Sea Point, the seaside village of Hout Bay, where you can enjoy an optional Seal Island boat cruise and then on to Cape Point where it was once thought the Atlantic and Indian Oceans met.

Return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where a visit is made to the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee payable locally), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Looking Over Cape Point, South Africa

Day 14

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Farewell

There is free time to enjoy some last minute shopping or sightseeing, before transferring to the airport, harbour or railway station for your onward journey.

    Breakfast
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town

Day 1

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Johannesburg

On arrival in Johannesburg Airport, you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not enjoy an optional sightseeing tour or simply relax at your hotel. Meet later in the evening at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travellers.

    Southern Sun Sandton or similar

Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2

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Pretoria & Mpumalanga

Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg.

After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Pretoria City

Day 3

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Panorama Route

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26-kilometre long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes and historic God’s Window, a breath-taking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park.

We arrive back in Hazyview in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax.

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Blyde Canyon, South Africa

Day 4

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Kruger National Park

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game safari through the Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species.

The game safari includes a presentation of the Anti-Poaching Dog Unit (Project Watchdog), that was established because of the increase in rhino poaching worldwide. Learn about the dogs that are trained to track poachers in the field, detect firearms, ammunition and wildlife products that enter and exit through the Kruger National Park gates.

The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. An afternoon open vehicle game drive is available as an extension to the morning game drive (optional, at own cost).

    Hazyview Sun or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Elephants, Kruger National Park

Day 5

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Eswatini (Swaziland)

This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience inclusive of lunch, introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini and their traditions.

We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini and dinner at your hotel.

    The Royal Villas or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Swazi tribal dance, eSwatini

Day 6

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Zululand

After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini, before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle game safari (optional and at own cost) in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino.

    Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar

    Breakfast
Swazi hut, eSwatini

Day 7

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Durban (Umhlanga)

The day begins with an early breakfast before departing for Durban, travelling past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields.

We arrive at Durban (Umhlanga) airport for the short southward flight to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where we will be met by our representative. We will then head westwards along the Garden Route, which follows the Indian Ocean coastline, and is bordered inland by soaring mountain ranges and indigenous forests.

    Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar

    Breakfast
Garden Route, South Africa

Day 8

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Knysna

After breakfast, visit the spectacularly beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80 km of rocky coastline with spectacular sea and landscapes, a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys covered in mountain Fynbos and temperate high forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea.

Afterwards we’ll continue our travels to Knysna, known as the oyster box of South Africa, nestling on the banks of a beautiful lagoon, in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a sunset cruise to the Knysna Heads, before sitting down for dinner at Drydock Restaurant, renowned for dishes using the finest local ingredients and freshly picked herbs from the region.

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Storms River Suspension Bridge, Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa

Day 9

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Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the “ostrich capital” and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Along the way, visit ‘Dolphin Point’, an extraordinary viewpoint in Wilderness.

In Oudtshoorn, we’ll visit an Ostrich Farm for an interactive tour and light lunch that includes local specialities such as Ostrich steak, before taking a tour of the spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon, in time to check in and relax before dinner (at own cost).

    Rex Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch
Aerial view, Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa

Day 10

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Hermanus

There is an option (at own cost) to enjoy an early morning Meerkat Safari. Witness these wild creatures emerging out of their burrows, in time to soak up the sun before they head about their daily activities (weather permitting). After this thrilling experience, head back for a delicious breakfast.

After breakfast, the journey continues through the ‘Little Karoo’ to Barrydale, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local farm school, to interact with the children and teachers.

Continue via the Tradouw’s pass to Swellendam and then further to the seaside resort of Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route, offering the best land-based whale watching (August-November) in the world.

    Auberge Burgundy Boutique Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Hermanus Whales

Day 11

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Stellenbosch

After a leisurely breakfast, depart Hermanus and continue to Somerset West, travelling via the spectacularly scenic coastal road and then onwards to Stellenbosch, set in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

You’ll have some free time to explore the town’s oak-shaded streets, cafés, boutiques, and art galleries before travelling to Cape Town for overnight.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Stellenbosch Winery South Africa

Day 12

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Cape Town

Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join a sightseeing tour of Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens (own cost) or join us for a Marine Big Five Safari (own cost), where you may see great white sharks, whales, Cape fur seals and a variety of seabirds on a 2-hour boat cruise with marine biologists on hand to explain more about these amazing animals.

Although a small city, Cape Town is packed with sightseeing attractions, excellent bars, cafés, and restaurants as well as colourful craft markets. Enjoy a fun filled evening with dinner and entertainment at Gold Restaurant.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast, Dinner
Bo Kaap District, Cape Town

Day 13

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Boulders Beach

Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, offering some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world. Drive through Sea Point, the seaside village of Hout Bay (where you can enjoy an optional seal island boat cruise) and then on to Cape Point where it is said that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

We’ll return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee at own cost) and Fish Hoek fishing village.

    President Hotel or similar

    Breakfast
Boulders Beach, Cape Town

Day 14

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Farewell

Enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing or perhaps just wander through the variety of shops and boutiques catering for all tastes and budgets.

Later you will be transferred to your point of departure for your onward journey.

    Breakfast
Cape Town Streets

This Tour Includes

13 nights accommodation
Travel by modern, air-conditioned vehicles
Professional and experienced driver
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
Expert guide throughout the tour
Arrival/departure transfers

This Tour Includes

13 nights accommodation
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
Expert guide throughout the tour
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Travel by modern, air-conditioned vehicles
Professional and experienced driver
Arrival/departure transfers

Departure Dates

Check for departure dates that suit you:

2024-11-17

2024-11-24

2024-12-01

2024-12-08

2025-01-05

2025-01-19

2025-02-02

2025-02-09

2025-02-16

2025-02-23

2025-03-02

2025-03-09

2025-03-16

2025-03-23

2025-04-06

2025-04-20

2025-04-27

2025-05-04

2025-05-18

2025-06-01

2025-06-15

2025-07-06

2025-07-20

2025-08-03

2025-08-17

2025-08-24

2025-09-07

2025-09-21

2025-09-28

2025-10-05

2025-10-12

2025-10-19

2025-10-26

2025-11-02

2025-11-09

2025-11-16

2025-11-23

2025-12-07

To confirm availability call 0333 234 3667

Flights & More

Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.

They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:

  • An extra game drive in Kruger National Park from £79
  • An afternoon game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park from £62
  • Wine tasting and an overnight stay the Franschhoek Wine Valley on day 11 (instead of Cape Town) from £139

Next Step

Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.

South African Odyssey

14 day Small Group Tour – from £2435

With flights from £3245

14 day Small Group Tour – from £2469

With flights from £3279

* Tour-only price excludes the Durban to Port Elizabeth flight.

Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard if necessary.

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South Africa Odyssey Map

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South Africa Odyssey Map

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