- Day 1 - 4:
- 4 nights in Cape Town staying at either Cape Rivera Guest House, The Portswood Hotel or Kensington Place
- Day 5 - 6:
- 2 nights in Durban staying at either Teremok Marine Lodge or Zimbali Coastal Resort
- Day 7 - 9:
- 3 nights in Zululand Safari region staying at either Thanda Game Reserve or Phinda Game Reserve
- Day 10 -14:
- 5 nights on the Elephant Coast region staying at either Rocktail Beach Camp, Rocktail Bay Lodge or Thonga Beach Lodge
- Day 15:
- Drive to Durban Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and international connections
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- Day 1 - 4:
After arriving into Cape Town Airport you will collect your hire car and drive to the city. Spend the next three days exploring the attractions of the city such as Table Mountain, Robben Island, Bokaap or the V&A Waterfront. Or perhaps spend your days either taking in a game of golf, visiting Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, exploring the leafy Constantia suburbs or lounging on the nearby beaches of Clifton or Camps Bay. You could also enjoy a scenic drive down the Cape Peninsula towards Cape Point with a stop at the Penguin Colony at Boulders beach along the way. Tours on offer include city tours, township tours and winelands tours.
- 4 x Overnights at Cape Rivera Guest House in a superior room (BB) OR
- 4 x Overnights at The Portswood Hotel in a standard room (BB) OR
- 4 x Overnights at Kensington Place in a standard room (BB)
- Day 5 - 6:
Today after breakfast you will drive to Cape Town International Airport for your domestic flight to Durban. On arrival at Durban Airport you will collect your hire car and take the approximately 1 hour journey north up the coast to the Umhlanga Rocks / Balito areas. The north coast of Durban is famed for its safe swimming beaches, promenades and excellent shopping and dining. Spend your days here relaxing on the beach or you may wish to make your way into the city of Durban characterized by its colonial British architecture. Durban is a cultural melting pot with distinctive Zulu and Indian flavours. Known as the playground of the Zulu Kingdom, this exciting city is ideal to visit uShaka Marine World, Wilson’s Wharf on the Victoria Embankment or go sailing.
- 2 x Overnights at Teremok Marine Lodge in a Suite (BB)
- 2 x Overnights at Zimbali Coastal Resort in a Luxury Twin/King Room (BB)
- Day 7 - 9:
Today you will make your way further up the coast for your safari at either Thanda or Phinda, both of which are private game reserves with a host of luxury lodges. Both reserves are situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal and bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a world heritage site.
Thanda and Phinda Game Reserves have an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. During your stay at one of the lodges you can look forward to exciting game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced rangers and Zulu trackers. Other activities on offer include interpretive bush walks, canoeing on the Mzinene River, White Rhino tracking or boat cruises. Activities which can be arranged nearby include scuba diving or game fishing in Sodwana Bay, horse riding through False Bay Nature Reserve or a breathtaking flight over Maputaland.
- 3 x Overnights at Thanda Game Reserve in a Double Luxury Tent (AI) OR
- 3 x Overnights at Phinda Game Reserve in a suite (AI)
- Day 10 -14:
Travel further up the Elephant Coast to the area known as Mabibi which is a magical remote place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. It offers one of the most private beach experiences in South Africa on 40 kilometres of unspoilt, undeveloped and pristine coastline. Due to its World Heritage status the scuba diving here is stunning, and given the remote location you will not have to share it with everyone!
Activities on offer in the area include beach and forest walks, fishing, swimming, snorkelling, trips to Lake Sibaya, scuba diving, horse riding, turtle tracking, dolphin and whale watching from the shore and many more.
- 5 x Overnights in Rocktail Beach Camp in a Luxury Tent (DBB) OR
- 5 x Overnights in Rocktail Lodge in a Tree House Chalet (FB) OR
- 5 x Overnights at Thonga Beach Lodge in a Sea View Double Room (FB)
- Day 15:
This morning drive yourselves the approximately 4 – 5 hour drive to Durban Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and international connections.
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- Cost:
- Prices range from £2,025 to £3,525
per person sharing depending on season and excluding international flights
- Includes:
- Meals and accommodation as per itinerary (BB – bed and breakfast, DBB – dinner, bed and breakfast, FB – full board excluding drinks)
- Car Hire in a Group B Car (Polo or similar) for 15 days (includes full cover, unlimited km and taxes)
- All Game Viewing Activities such as drives and walks at Thanda Private Game Reserve / Phinda Game Reserve
- Rocktail Beach Camp / Rocktail Lodge includes beach and forest walks, surf/rock fishing, swimming, snorkelling at Lala Nek, Trips to Lake Sibaya, Guided trail (beach and forest)
- Thonga Beach Lodge includes all meals, teas, use of snorkelling equipment, guided walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya.
- Excludes:
- International flights into Cape Town and out of Durban and domestic connections
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Drinks in all properties with the exception of Thanda Game Reserve / Phinda Game Reserve
- Spa Treatments
- Any sightseeing trips mentioned
- At Rocktail Beach Camp Activities at additional cost to all guests: Scuba diving, PADI scuba diving courses, Excursions to Black Rock (60-foot fossilised sand dune with spectacular views), Horse riding, Sangoma (traditional herbalist) cultural visits, Zulu dancing, Quad-biking, Stargazing
- Petrol
- Additional Driver’s Fee
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