Cape to Kruger Adventure

(Every Thursday)

9 Nights/ 10 Days

4N Cape Town/2N Johannesburg/1N Hazyview/2N Manyeleti

ITINERARY

DAY 01: ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will meet your representative and he will assist with your transfer to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Cape Town.

DAY 02: CITY AND TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR

DAY 03: CAPE WINELANDS

After breakfast, you embark on a scheduled full day Cape Winelands Tour. This is a delightful drive, which winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to the wine country via the N2 to the heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch, boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, you are truly spoilt for choice when you enjoy your first wine tasting of the day. Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants (lunch to own account). Time permitting, a visit to a Paarl region estate would be included to round off the day’s wine-tasting experiences before heading back to Cape Town. Dinner is at your own arrangements. (B)

Overnight in Cape Town.

DAY 04: CAPE POINT AND PENINSULA

After breakfast, in the morning, you will be collected for your scheduled full day Cape Point and Peninsula Tour. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach (optional boat trip to Seal Island). Continue via Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch at a nearby restaurant (not included in cost), go on to historic Simon’s Town – a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. End the day with a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens which is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape Flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. The tour ends upon return to your hotel during the late afternoon. Dinner is at your own arrangements. (B)

Overnight in Cape Town.

DAY 05: CAPE TOWN – JOHANNESBURG

After breakfast, check-out of the hotel. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon,you will be collected from your hotel for an afternoon scheduled Johannesburg City Tour. Johannesburg is a booming, happening city and the area close to City Hall, Newtown Cultural Precinct and Maboneng Precinct, which has completely transformed the Market Theatre and surrounds, now forms the heart of urban revival. Visit the Gandhi Memorial, see how art is being used to revitalize and uplift the inner city of Johannesburg and get a bird’s eye view of Johannesburg from the top of Carlton Centre.Return to your hotel for remainder of the evening at leisure.(B)

Overnight in Johannesburg.

DAY 06: SOWETO AND APARTHEID MUSEUM

After breakfast, in the morning, you will be collected for your scheduled morning Half Day Soweto Tour. Soweto is a cluster of townships located at the South Western flank of Johannesburg. It is from here that most of the struggle was fought against the injustices of the apartheid regime and is home to sites of historical importance. The tour ends with lunch at a local township tavern before proceeding to spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring the exhibit at The Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th Century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story. The exhibits include provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artifacts illustrating the events and human stories that are part of the epic saga.For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid Museum is fundamental. (BL)

Overnight in Johannesburg.

DAY 07: JOHANNESBURG – PANORAMA ROUTE – HAZYVIEW

After breakfast, depart Johannesburg and travel to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun – Mpumalanga – via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route is the Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33 km long gorge, which starts at “Bourke’s Luck Potholes” and ends at the “Three Rondavels”. Time and weather permitting, stop at God’s Window. In the late afternoon, arrive at your hotel. Check in and freshen up before dinner. (BD)

Overnight in Hazyview.

DAY 08: HAZYVIEW – MANYELETI

After breakfast and check-out formalities, you will be transferred to the Manyeleti Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, for an authentic African bush stay. The camp offers a breathtaking wildlife experience whilst still pampering the senses with meticulous service and superb cuisine.Morning and evening game tracking drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles bring you into close contact with the Big Five as well as the other aspects of our wildlife. Highly experienced guides will take you on foot to bring into clear focus the magic of the bush with its myriad of busy insects and resplendent birdlife during your stay. (BLD)

Overnight in Manyeleti.

DAY 09: LUXURY SAFARI EXPERIENCE

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of being treated like African Royalty whilst creating a memorable safari experience on the scheduled game viewing activities on offer. (BLD)

Overnight in Manyeleti.

DAY 10: HOEDSPRUIT AIRPORT/DEPARTURE DAY

Time permitting; embark on your final early morning game viewing activity before returning to camp for breakfast followed by check-out formalities.You shall be collected for your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport where the tour ends. (B)

INFORMATION:

INCLUSIONS:

• 4*/5* Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.
• Includes 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).
• Airport transfers as indicated
• Entrance fees and sightseeing as per itinerary
• Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
• English speaking THETA registered tour guide

Highlights:

1. Table Mountain
2. Cape Town City
3. Cape Peninsula
4. Cape Winelands
5. Johannesburg (Jozi, City of Gold)
6. Soweto and Apartheid Museum
7. Magnificent Panorama Route
8. Exciting Game viewing and safari experience

COST: On Request

EXCLUSIONS:

• All flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes.
• Inoculations and personal insurance
• All meals and drinks not specified in inclusions.
• Porterage at airport and hotels.
• Gratuity for your professional driver guide.
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Passport and Visa fees.
• International Airfare
• Optional activities.
• Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions.
• Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
• Cable car fee
• GST extra as applicable

NOTES:

1. Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.
2. All prices are correct at the time of printing. Compact travels reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Compact Travels.
3. No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.
4. Cape Town – Johannesburg flight is not included. Booking a flight which departs not later than 1000 hrs is recommended.
5. All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
6. Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be made en route.
7. All distances and travelling times are approximate.
8. Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year or during any special events.
9. Compact Travels Terms & Conditions Apply.
10. Effective November 15, 2015, Swachh Bharat cess in addition to the Service tax will be applicable on all currencies (payable in INR).
    
11. All Payments to be made in INR, USD or EUR as per rate of exchange at the time of booking.
    
12. Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms & conditions of Compact Travels.