This trip begins in Pretoria, South Africa, and
travels through South Africa & Swaziland before
finishing in Cape Town, South Africa.
This trip starts in Pretoria on day 1. Should
you wish to explore Pretoria, an earlier arrival
should be planned and accommodation booked
through your agent or the Avo Orange Adventures
Safaris office.
Departure Point: Twana Lodge, 42 Boschkop Road,
Zwavelpoort, Pretoria
Check-In Time: 17h00 on Day 1
Departure Time: 09h00 on Day 2
End Point: Park Inn, 10 Greenmarket Square Road,
Cape Town
Pre-Departure Meeting: Briefing held at check in
Included in the tour price:
Itinerary as specified, fully equipped safari
vehicle, services of trip leader and driver, all
accommodation as specified above, all catering
equipment and scheduled National Park entrance
fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D), No
Meal (NM) where specified. Meals not shown will
be to the clients account.
Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined
into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with
early game drives.
Excluded in the tour price:
International airfares, arrival and departure
transfers, travel and medical insurance,
personal spending money, visas, passports,
vaccinations, personal taxes (including
departure and border taxes) all optional
activities, unscheduled or optional National
Parks / Reserves entrance fees, gratuities,
restaurant meals and all other items of a
personal nature. All drinks, even on days with
full board basis.
Please Note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only
and may vary from day to day depending on road &
weather conditions, political situations and
group decisions.
All prices are subject to change without prior
notice.
Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we
visit, there may be a truck and crew change
during the trip.
Rainbow Nation
South Africa, they call it the Rainbow Nation -
a kaleidoscope of colours, cultures and
traditions - a land of great deserts, thundering
oceans and golden bushveld – with a myriad of
plant and animal species.
Visit Kruger and Addo Elephant National Parks
for the full safari experience. Trek through the
dramatic mountain scenery of the Drakensberg.
Take a walk on the wild side, along the Wild
Coast, and explore the full splendour of the
Garden Route. Discover cosmopolitan Cape Town,
and gaze out across Table Bay from the famous
Table Mountain. Become a connoisseur of wine in
the renowned wine lands. South Africa is not
called a world in one country for nothing.
DAY 1 – Pretoria
Today is at leisure to enjoy all that the
Jacaranda city has to offer. Clients are to meet
at Twana Lodge at 17h00pm for the pre-departure
meeting. Here you will meet your crew and fellow
travellers. (NM) LODGE
DAY 2 – Graskop (390 km)
We leave Pretoria early this morning to make our
way to the beautiful undulating landscape of the
Mpumalanga province. We stop off at various
viewpoints along the scenic Panorama Route –
including the famous “God’s Window” where the
magnificent views abound. (B) CHALET
DAY 3 – Kruger National Park (250 km)
After viewing some more of the area’s
magnificent scenery, we head for the famous
Kruger National Park and our first game driving
experience. We enter the park in the late
afternoon as the day is cooling and begin our
search for some of the park’s famous
inhabitants. After our game viewing, we head
back to our “camp” where the viewing deck
affords spectacular views of the river and
opportunities to see the animals as they
approach in the early evening to quench their
thirst. (B) LUXURY TENT
DAY 4 – Kruger National Park
The best time to see the game is early morning
and late afternoon as most animals tend to rest
in the hotter hours of the day. We begin our day
on a game drive and explore the surrounding area
– if we are lucky, we may spot some of Africa’s
big 5! We relax during the heat of the day and
go out on a second game drive in the late
afternoon to find those animals which have thus
far eluded us. (B) LUXURY TENT
DAYS 5 – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swaziland
(250 km)
We set out early this morning and bid farewell
to the Kruger region. We make our way south to
the lesser known Kingdom of Swaziland, where
after border formalities; we can fully
appreciate the panoramic views of this ‘tiny’
country. This afternoon we have the opportunity
to explore some of the options available at
Mlilwane. These include walks, bicycle rides and
horse riding excursions. Mlilwane was the first
of Swaziland’s wildlife refuges and is home to
many species of antelope and resident bird-life.
(B / L) CHALET
DAY 6 – St. Lucia (415 km)
The town of St Lucia lies nestled between the
warm Indian Ocean and a fresh water Estuary.
This estuary is home to a wide variety of local
bird-life and numerous pods of resident hippo
and crocodiles make this unsafe for swimming –
but offer a great opportunity for sightings when
explored by boat. Enjoy the sunset over this
striking backdrop while on the lagoon boat
cruise. (B) LODGE
DAY 7 – St. Lucia
Today we have the option to explore the nearby
Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park or simply relax
at the beach & in the charming town of St.
Lucia. The Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park is
home to the largest population of black and
white rhino in the world. There are various
excursions to take part in around the St. Lucia
region including walks, hikes, fishing trips and
many more. (B) LODGE
DAY 8 – Durban
After a leisurely start, we head down the coast
to the suburb of Umhlanga, just north of Durban.
Umhlanga is well known for its great beaches and
has a great many opportunities for a bit of
retail therapy. We spend the afternoon at
leisure enjoying the beautiful sea views and
excursions this area has to offer. This evening
we may be joined by some new faces that will be
starting their tour here. (B) LODGE
DAY 9 – South Drakensberg – Sani Pass (470 km)
This morning we bid farewell to those who finish
their tour here, and after saying our goodbyes,
we head inland to the magnificent Drakensberg
Mountain range. The Drakensberg have long been a
favourite for hikers and there are various view
points and walking trails scattered along its
base. (B) HOTEL
DAY 10 – South Drakensberg – Sani Pass
After breakfast we enjoy a full day hike into
the mountains. For those not wishing to exert
themselves, there is an option to enjoy an
exciting 4x4 drive to the top of Sani Pass to
enjoy a cold drink in the highest pub in Africa.
(B) HOTEL
DAY 11 – Wild Coast – Coffee Bay (300 km)
Today we make our way further south to the
beautiful Wild Coast and the little town of
Coffee Bay - a quaint little town situated in a
stretch of untouched beach. The name is derived
from a coffee carrying ship that ran aground
here. (B / L) HOTEL
DAY 12 – Coffee Bay
We spend the day at leisure exploring the
beaches and the famous rock feature “The Hole in
the Wall”.
This geological feature is known in the local
mythology as a home of angry spirits. Take in
the Wild Coast’s dramatic scenery by enjoying a
walk along the beach or enjoy some of the
optional activities that are available here,
such as 4x4 excursions, abseiling, inflatable
boat excursions or visit the traditional Xhosa
craft centre. (B) HOTEL
DAY 13 – Zuurberg Pass, Addo (580 km)
Departing early we make our way towards the
dense valley-bushveld of the Eastern Cape and
head to the Addo Elephant National Park. After
exploring the park’s wildlife on a game drive,
we drive via the Zuurberg Pass, to our lodgings
for the night. (B) LODGE
DAY 14 & 15 – Knysna (350 km)
Today we make our way to the popular seaside
town of Knysna. On the way, we stop at Bloukrans
Bridge where you have the option of doing the
highest bungi jump in the world (216m). In
Knysna we have a chance to try the excellent
locally grown oysters and brewed ale. There are
various other optional activities to do here
such as the “Featherbed” boat ride across the
Knysna lagoon, abseiling off the cliffs at the
Knysna heads or a township tour. Your tour
leader will assist with bookings. (B) CHALET
DAY 16 – Oudtshoorn (140 km)
Moving on to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn we
travel via the picturesque Outeniqua Pass on our
way to visit one of the ostrich farms that made
Oudtshoorn famous. We enjoy a tour around one of
these farms and even try your hand at riding an
ostrich! We also enjoy a tour into the Cango
Caves to view the magnificent stalagmite and
stalactite formations. (B) CHALET
DAY 17 – Cape Town, via Stellenbosch (450 km)
We depart early and make our way to our final
destination - the “Mother City” of Cape Town. On
our way we stop over at the second oldest town
of South Africa, Stellenbosch. Here we have some
time to walk around town, visit some of its
attractions before having the option to go for
wine tasting at one of the local wine farms. In
the late afternoon we arrive at our destination.
Cape Town has many exciting attractions such as
the famous Table Mountain, Robben Island, the
beautiful Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, The
Cape Peninsula and much more. Your tour leader
will assist with bookings. Spend your time here
discovering all it has to offer.
(B) LODGE
DAY 18 – Cape Town – Tour Ends
Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge and
we part ways having just experienced a trip of a
lifetime! (B)
Avo Orange Adventures Safaris can book airport
transfers and additional accommodation through
our central reservations office. Please notify
us at the time of booking if you wish to make
use of this service.
Please note:
While it is our intention to adhere to the
itinerary described above, there is a certain
amount of flexibility built into the itinerary
and on occasion it may be necessary, or
desirable to make alterations.
On Day 1 of your tour, you will be advised of
any amendments.
Below is a selection of Optional Excursions
available on this trip. For a more comprehensive
list, please contact Avo Orange Adventures
Safaris.
Please Note - these prices are approximate and
are subject to change
- where activities occur away from your base,
there may be an additional transfer cost.
Pretoria/ Gauteng – Soweto Township Tour US$ 85
Hluhluwe / Umfolozi NP Excursion (min 4) US$ 70
Sani Pass day trip (min 2) US$ 60
Coffee Bay – 4x4 Excursions (min 4) US$ 30
Coffee Bay – Guided Walks US$ 20
Coffee Bay – Cultural Visits US$ 20
Bloukrans Bridge – Bungi Jump US$150
Knysna – John Benn Boat Cruise US$ 30
Cape Town – Wine Routes US$ 75
Cape Town – Whale Watching US$ 75
Cape Town – Cape Point US$ 75
Cape Town – Table Mountain US$ 25
Cape Town – Robben Island US$ 30
Cape Town – Shake Cage Diving US$200
The staff and management look forward to
welcoming you aboard and trust that you will
enjoy your trip
with us.
