Cape Town | Durban
| St Lucia | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
This tour highlights some of South Africa's cultural, scenic
and natural aspects. South Africa's sensational mix of miles
of unspoilt beaches, vast tracts of game-rich wildlife reserves
and wilderness areas, sunny climate and a vibration totally
'African', make it a diverse, unparalleled holiday destination.
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Featuring: Cape Town | Durban | St Lucia | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
Game Reserve
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Cape Town
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of
the day at leisure exploring the joys of the 'Mother City'.
A perfect opportunity to visit the V&A Waterfront.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day
2: Cape of Good Hope (B)
Much of our journey is along the achingly beautiful coastline.
We visit Cape Point, one of the best spots in Cape Town
for spotting whales and dolphins. On our return to the
city we drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's
Town.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day
3: Cape Winelands (B)
We tour the Cape's wine making regions, visiting two well
known estates for wine tasting.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day
4: Cape Town / Durban (B)
Spend the morning at leisure until your transfer to the
airport for your flight to Durban (onward flight not included).
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest
of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Edward or similar
Day
5: Durban / St Lucia / Hluhluwe (BD)
We leave Durban by 09h00, arriving at Mtubatuba at 11h30
where we meet our guide. We change vehicle and transfer
to Veyane Zulu Cultural Village where we will have the
opportunity to learn more about the way of life of the
local Zulu people. Following our cultural experience we
head into St Lucia to enjoy a boat cruise on the St Lucia
Estuary, part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - a
World Heritage Site. Following the boat cruise we transfer
to our overnight lodge (situated on a small private reserve)
for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Gazebo Safari Lodge or similar.
Day
6: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve (BD)
We depart early this morning with breakfast packs for
a full day game viewing in an open game viewing vehicle
in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, renowned for its rhino
conservation as well as home to the 'Big Five'. We also
visit the reserves renowned Centenary Centre and the museum
that depicts the history of live game capture and trans-location
of game, especially the white rhino that would no doubt
be extinct without the creation of this reserve. We return
to our lodge in the late afternoon before enjoying a boma
dinner reminiscing about the day's sightings.
Accommodation: Gazebo Safari lodge or similar
Day
7: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve / Durban (B)
Another early wake-up for a final game drive within the
unique and wonderful Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. We
return to our lodge in time to check-out and connect onto
the transfer shuttle back to Durban, arriving in the city
at about 16h00 where the tour ends.
Optional Pre & Post
Tours
We also have a range of accommodation and tours should
you wish to extend your holiday. Use our accommodation
search or click on the Cape Town or Durban pages for accommodation
options in these cities.
Highlights
Day 1: Cape Town
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest
of the day at leisure exploring the joys of the 'Mother
City'. A perfect opportunity to visit the V&A Waterfront.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day
2: Cape of Good Hope (B)
Much of our journey is along the achingly beautiful coastline.
We visit Cape Point, one of the best spots in Cape Town
for spotting whales and dolphins. On our return to the
city we drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's
Town.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day
3: Cape Winelands (B)
We tour the Cape's wine making regions, visiting two well
known estates for wine tasting.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar
Day
4: Cape Town / Durban (B)
Spend the morning at leisure until your transfer to the
airport for your flight to Durban (onward flight not included).
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest
of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Edward or similar
Day
5: Durban / St Lucia / Hluhluwe (BD)
We leave Durban by 09h00, arriving at Mtubatuba at 11h30
where we meet our guide. We change vehicle and transfer
to Veyane Zulu Cultural Village where we will have the
opportunity to learn more about the way of life of the
local Zulu people. Following our cultural experience we
head into St Lucia to enjoy a boat cruise on the St Lucia
Estuary, part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park - a
World Heritage Site. Following the boat cruise we transfer
to our overnight lodge (situated on a small private reserve)
for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Gazebo Safari Lodge or similar.
Day
6: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve (BD)
We depart early this morning with breakfast packs for
a full day game viewing in an open game viewing vehicle
in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, renowned for its rhino
conservation as well as home to the 'Big Five'. We also
visit the reserves renowned Centenary Centre and the museum
that depicts the history of live game capture and trans-location
of game, especially the white rhino that would no doubt
be extinct without the creation of this reserve. We return
to our lodge in the late afternoon before enjoying a boma
dinner reminiscing about the day's sightings.
Accommodation: Gazebo Safari lodge or similar
Day
7: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve / Durban (B)
Another early wake-up for a final game drive within the
unique and wonderful Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. We
return to our lodge in time to check-out and connect onto
the transfer shuttle back to Durban, arriving in the city
at about 16h00 where the tour ends.
Optional Pre & Post
Tours
We also have a range of accommodation and tours should
you wish to extend your holiday. Use our accommodation
search or click on the Cape Town or Durban pages for accommodation
options in these cities.
Related Locations
South Africa
Cape Town
Hluhluwe/Imfolozi
Zululand
Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
Durban
Scenic Cape Peninsula.
Wine tasting at well known estates.
All game drives undertaken in open safari vehicles.
Contemporary Zulu Cultural Experience.
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia - A World Heritage
Site.
Includes
Transportation
Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 16-seater mini-buses,
and 10-seater open safari vehicles.
Professionally Escorted
Discover the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game Reserve and the Western
Cape with our professional tour guides.
Accommodation
Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
Dining Inclusions
6 Breakfasts
2 Dinners
Plus
Airport transfers included.
Hotel porterage included.
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Conservation Levy Included.
Please note
The internal flight between Cape Town and Durban, on day
4, is not included and can be booked at any time suitable
to the client.
Thompsons can assist you with obtaining these flights.
Price & Departures
Validity Currency Twin Single
01 Nov 06 - 31 Oct 07 ZAR 7495 9650
Land Content Only
Departs: Saturday, Monday and Wednesday
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