Splendid South Africa Experience 9D/8N - South Africa

Experience a taste of some of South Africa's favourite destinations on this 8-night semi-private guided tour.Starting in cosmopolitan Cape Town, continuing along the beautiful scenic Garden Route and then on to the exciting entertainment paradise of Sun City, this tour ends in the vibrant city of Johannesburg. There is also the option of a Big Five safari while in Sun City. 

Inclusions:
•    3 Nights in Cape Town at Inn on the Squareor similar (3*) OR Premier Cape Manor or similar
•    2 Nights in Knysna at the Black Waters Lodge or similar (3*) OR Knysna Log Inn or similar (4*)
•    2 Nights at Sun Cityat Sun City Cabanas (3*) OR Sun City Main Hotel (4*)
•    1 Night Johannesburg at Peermont Metcourt Hotel or similar (3*) OR Peermont Mondior or similar (4*) – For triple and Families it will be Peermont Metcourt Suites (3*)
•    Breakfast daily from Day 2 – Day 9
•    Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide
•    Entrances to Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch, Safari Ostrich Farm, Boat Cruise in Knysna
•    24-hour manned emergency assistance
•    Cape Town: Scheduled City Orientation Tour
•    Cape Town: Scheduled Cape Peninsula Tour
•    Johannesburg: Scheduled Half Day Gold Reef City tour 

Exclusions:
•    All flights, International & Domestic, reservations, taxes, fees etc. 
•    Lunches 
•    Dinners
•    Porterage 
•    All other transport 
•    All expenses of personal nature like tips, mineral water, laundry charges, telephone charges, food
•    Any increase in services that may come into force prior to the commencement and any increase in the cost of land arrangements or airfare due to increase in fuel prices, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates etc.
•    Gratuities.
•    Excess baggage charges.
•    Any items not specifically mentioned in “included in price”
 

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Meet your English speaking driver and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cape Town.

Cape Town: Scheduled HalfDay City Tour : Enjoy a half day Cape City and Table Mountain Tour. See Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, and then proceed to see the city highlights up close. After descending from South Africa’s iconic flat-topped mountain by cable car (ride at own expense), you’ll visit top Cape Town attractions, like the Diamond Works, and colorful neighborhoods like Malay Quarter on Signal Hill. Overnight in Cape Town.

Cape Town: Scheduled Full Day Cape Point tour : Enjoy a full day touring the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula. See all the top sights along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Explore Hout Bay and take an optional boat trip to Duiker Island. Spend time at leisure in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit Simon’s Town on the peninsula’s east coast - home to a colony of African penguins! On the drive back you will have time to stop for a walk at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Overnight in Cape Town.

After breakfast, depart for Knysna, situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Cruise to the Knysna Heads, on a boat comfortable and cozy with a classic wooden feel. Overnight in Knysna.

Full Day Oudtshoorn Tour : After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Oudtshoorn. Experience the Little Karoo at its best, a truly scenic wonder of Africa. This tour covers the magic of this unique area with visits to the vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm, where you can see, touch and ride an ostrich and the Cheetah Wildlife Ranch, where you will find white tigers, lion, cheetah, crocodile and many more animals. Overnight in Knysna.

Today, transfer to the George Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, proceed to Sun City - Africa’s premier holiday resort which captivates visitors with its combinationof golf, game viewing, gambling as well as world class hotels and entertainment. Overnight in Sun City.

Today, the day is at leisure. You can have non-stop fun at the Valley of the Waves, and experience exciting entertainment options, concerts, sporting events and much more. You may also choose to join a Big 5 Safari at the neighbouring Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Overnight in Sun City.

After breakfast, depart for Johannesburg. Upon arrival spend your day at leisure. Enjoy the Gold Reef Tour (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) with exciting historical gold mining attractions. The tour includes an introductory film and an underground mining tour. You will also get to see a bar of gold being poured. After the tour you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Johannesburg.

Today, you will be transferred to the airport by the hotel’s complimentary shuttle for your flight back home.