Grand Tour of South Africa
12 night fully escorted tour to South Africa from £3645
 A land of cultural and scenic diversity, South Africa offers a wealth of spectacular sights. This journey combines the thrill of a safari in Kruger National Park with the rugged scenery of Mpumalanga and the historic battlefields of Zululand. The tour continues along the Garden Route and concludes with stays in the Cape Winelands and cosmopolitan Cape Town.
See the best of Grand Tour of South Africa ...
- 2 nights in Kruger National Park
- 1 night at Mpumalanga
- 1 night in Swaziland
- 2 nights at Isandlwana
- 1 night in Durban
- 2 nights in Knysna
- 1 night in Franschhoek
- 2 nights in Cape Town
Why this tour is such good value…
- 4 and 5 star hotels
- Focus on Wildlife, History & Natural Beauty
- Many meals are included
- Quality, centrally located hotels
Kruger National Park (2 nights)
Day 1  To Johannesburg
Fly from London to Johannesburg with British Airways.
Day 2 To Kruger
Arrive in Johannesburg and fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Transfer to Manyatta Rock Camp in Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve and stay for 2 nights. Afternoon game drive.
Day 3 Kruger
Morning game drive in Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve followed by a short elephant interaction experience. Afternoon game drive into Kruger National Park in open 4 x4 vehicles. Accommodation 2 nights at Manyatta Rock Camp
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Mpumalanga (1 night)
Day 4 To Mpumalanga
Depart by road for a full day exploration of Mpumalanga, a spectacular region of mountains and waterfalls. Visits include God’s Window (weather permitting), the Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes and the Mac Mac Falls. Overnight at the Jatinga Country Lodge & Restaurant. Accommodation 1 night at Jatinga Country Lodge
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Swaziland (1 night)
Day 5 To Swaziland
Drive south into Swaziland, a rugged country characterised by mist-shrouded peaks. Visit one of the famous craft markets, the glass factory and stop for lunch en route (payable locally). Stay overnight at the Royal Villas. Accommodation 1 night at Royal Villas, Swaziland
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Isandlwana (2 nights)
Day 6 To Isandlwana
Travel to Isandlwana, where the Zulus famously defeated the British army. Stay 2 nights at Isandlwana Lodge, overlooking the battlefields. Afternoon at leisure or take an optional tour of a modern Zulu village.
Day 7 Isandlwana
Morning tour of Isandlwana with a historian, who will explain the story of Britain’s military defeat. Afternoon departure for Rorke’s Drift, where more Victoria Cross medals were awarded than at any other battle in history.
Accommodation 2 nights at Isandlwana Lodge
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Durban (1 night)
Day 8 To Durban
Drive south through Zululand, stopping at Shakaland for lunch and a cultural show. Continue along the coast to Durban and stay overnight at the Southern Sun Elangeni. Accommodation 1 night at the Southern Sun Elangeni
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Knysna (2 nights)
Day 9  To Knysna
Morning flight to Port Elizabeth. Drive along the Garden Route to Knysna, via the Tzitzikamma Forest and Storms River. Stay 2 nights at Belvidere Manor / The Rex Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10 Knysna
Morning departure by ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve on the Western Heads. Take a guided nature walk through forests and along the scenic coast, ending with an outdoor buffet lunch. Return by ferry to the Knysna Waterfront.
Accommodation 2 nights at Belvidere Manor / The Rex Hotel
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Franschhoek (1 night)
Day 11 To Franschhoek
Drive to Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa, via Swellendam. Stay 1 night at Le Franschhoek Hotel. Accommodation 1 night at Le Franschhoek Hotel
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Cape Town (2 nights)
Day 12  To Cape Town
Full day tour of the winelands. There will be two wine tastings , a cellar tour and lunch at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. Continue to Cape Town and stay 2 nights at the Cape Grace.
Day 13 Cape Peninsula
Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including a cable car ascent of Table Mountain. Visit the pretty seaside suburbs of Camps Bay and Hout Bay, with an optional cruise to Seal Island. Continue to the southern tip of the peninsula and visit Cape Point, returning via the penguin colony in Simon’s Town and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day 14 To London
Those extending their holiday will depart this morning. Those returning home may spend the day at leisure, or take an optional excursion to Robben Island. Evening transfer to the airport and fly to London with British Airways.
Day 15 London: Early morning arrival.
Accommodation 2 nights at the Cape Grace
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Tour Extensions
Cape Town 3 nights from £675
Victoria Falls 2 nights from £930
Mauritius 4 nights from £870 | 2010 & 2011 prices Call 01462 677 111 to book your place today | 6 August | £3685 - sold out
| | | 15 october | £3935
| | | 12 November | £4035
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| | | 14 January | £4035
| | | 11 February | £4035
| | | 4 March | £4035
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