Best of South Africa Winter Tour

Overview

Day 1: Cape Town

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport. On arrival, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore on your own. Explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for some great restaurants and nightlife. This is one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions. This busy harbour is set in the midst of the huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, crafts markets, theatres and lots more. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain, in the heart of Cape Town’s harbour, and set with a magnificent backdrop of the sea and mountains.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town (Half Day City Tour)

After breakfast proceed for half day Cape Town City tour including tickets up to the Table Mountain (weather permitting). Take the cable car to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain and get spectacular views of the entire city and the surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa. Then we visit the country’s oldest building, The Castle and the Company Gardens, both historically fascinating. Our drive continues past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge. Colonial changes to colourful as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. The day ends on a sparkling note, as we trace the moves of a professional diamond cutter, as he creates diamonds. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Cape Town

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Day 3: Cape Town (Full Day Peninsular Tour)

After breakfast, proceed for a full day Peninsula Tour – its wild, its rugged and is one of the most memorable coastlines, Cape Peninsula and the splendor of Cape Point. Cruise along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno – towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay. Embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise. Wind along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breath-taking ocean views, before arriving at your lunch spot of choice (own account) at the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park. We meander back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach (own account). You venture inland to your last stop of the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers.

Overnight in Cape Town

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Day 4: Cape Town – Knysna

After a sumptuous breakfast you will be collected at your hotel to begin your trip through the Garden Route towards the beautiful scenic town of Knysna, the scenery along the way is breath-taking but Knysna itself is just spectacular. Knysna is situated between lush forests and the shores of a peaceful estuary and offers many activities and attractions to a wide variety of people. Late afternoon you will experience a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon on the infamous John Benn cruise.

Overnight in Knysna

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Day 5: Knysna (Full Day Oudtshoorn Tour)

After breakfast, you begin your day with a spectacular drive over the Outenique Mountain Pass into the feather capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, where you’ll get up close and personal with ostriches on a Karoo ostrich farm. You’ll have the opportunity to go right into the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. You’ll visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch to marvel at crocodiles, snakes and numerous big and beautiful cats of the wild variety. As we said, a day of wild contrasts in Oudtshoorn, but likely to produce a feather in your cap! Back to Knysna.

Overnight in Knysna

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Day 6: Knysna – Sun City

After breakfast, transfer you to George airport which is an hour drive for your onward flight to Johannesburg (Not included). Arrive at Johannesburg airport and transfer to Sun City (3 hrs.). Arrive at Sun City which is internationally renowned as Africa’s premier holiday resort. The fabulous resort complex captivates visitors with its combination of world class restaurants, casinos, golf, entertainment center and game safari. The resort is buzzing with activity any time of the day. Day at leisure to explore this wonderful complex on your own.

Overnight at Sun City

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Day 7: Sun City

After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy the golden city of fun and entertainment. Enjoy the games at the casinos, enjoy superb sporting facilities and glitzy extravaganza shows. Sun City is definitely where you want to be if you want action, choice and all night entertainment.

Overnight at Sun City

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Day 8: Sun City – Johannesburg

After breakfast transfer to Johannesburg hotel. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. You can enjoy Pretoria city tour on own.

Overnight at Johannesburg

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Day 9: Johannesburg

After breakfast you will be transferred back to O R Tambo International Airport for your onward journey home

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• 03 Nights Cape Town, 02 Nights Knysna, 02 Nights Sun City, 01 Night Johannesburg
• Daily breakfast
• Welcome on arrival at Cape Town International Airport
• Scheduled One Way transfer from Cape Town International Airport to your hotel
• Private One-Way Overland transfer by road from Cape Town to Knysna
• Private One-Way Overland transfer by road from Knysna to George Airport
• Return Shuttle transfer between OR Tambo International Airport (Jnb) and Sun City
• Return Shuttle Transfers from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to Hotel in Johannesburg.
• Half Day Cape Town City Tour including the Table Mountain Aerial Cable tickets (Weather Permitting)
• Scheduled Full Day Peninsular Tour, entrance fees include: Seal Island Cruise & Funicular ticket
• Afternoon Cruise on the John Benn
• Private Full Day Oudtshoorn Tour, including entrance fees to Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch and the Safari Ostrich Farm
• Value Add (Sun City Hotels): Complimentary entry into the Valley of waves and shuttle services within the resort.

• Expenses of a personal nature, Tips and portage, Any extras incurred at the lodges/hotels, Any international or domestic airfare

• SUN CITY SHUTTLE – When passengers arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), they need to proceed to the Magic Bus counter located on the ground floor of the coach departure terminal (directly behind the Intercontinental Airport Sun) until time of their departure.
• The departure times from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Sun City: 07:00, 09:00, 12:00 & *17:00
• The departure times from Sun City to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg): *07:00, 10:00, 12:00 & 15:00
• *Indicate that the surcharged will be applicable on that service time.
• Please Note: As this is a pre – booked shuttle service, it is recommended that passengers book onto a shuttle at least 1 hour prior to the shuttle departure.
• Child rates apply for Child U/12 yrs old sharing room with Parents (Max 01 Child). Child rates at Peermont Metcourt Hotel will be advice at the time of booking.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability.
• No refunds any unutilised services.
• Rates are not valid during peak period & events where additional surcharge will be applicable.
• Cancellation policy may vary from hotel to hotel and will be advised at the time of reservation.