Super South Africa:

Places Covered:

Cape Town, Oudshoorn, Night Knysna, Nights Sun City & Johannesburg.

Duration:

8 Nights / 9 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01:

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, clear customs & immigration. Meet & greet by representative who will assist you to your transfer. Transfer to hotel at leisure. Overnight The Ritz / St George’s /Table Bay Hotel Meals: None.

Day 02:

Morning half-day seat-in-coach Cape Town City & Table Mountain tour Your Cape Town city tour will include the Bo-Kaap, also known as the Malay Quarter; this area of narrow cobblestone streets and mosques is notable for a distinctive style. Continue to Signal Hill, the road that climbs the slopes to Lion's Head runs past the domed kramat (tomb) of a revered Muslim holy man, and leads to the summit of Signal Hill. Travel onwards to Table Mountain (weather permitting). Unforgettable sweeping views of "the fairest Cape in the whole circumference of the world". Weather permitting, enjoy visibility over a radius of approximately 70km and view the city below. Descend from Upper cableway station and travel at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of Cape Town City. Note: The Table Mountain Cable Car ticket is not included and must be settled directly. Travel through the city to take in sights of the Houses of Parliament and the Company Gardens. Visit the V&A Waterfront. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: The Ritz / St George’s / Table Bay Hotel Meals: Breakfast.

Day 03:

Full day Cape Peninsula seat-in-coach tour Proceed to Hout Bay, a colourful and entertaining fishing harbour, a picturesque village filled with arts and crafts. Bustling Hout Bay is the centre of the snoek industry and headquarters of the crayfishing fleet. Optional and for own account: Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island, to view seals and sea birds at Duiker Island (weather permitting). During summer, several thousand Cape Fur Seals – along with the rare Black Cormorant – lollop leisurely among the kelp beds. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Indigenous fauna and flora are conserved in this priceless wilderness area. The scenery en route to Cape Point, at the South Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape. The new lighthouse - the most powerful in the world - beams an electric light of 19 million-candle powers across the ocean. Optional and for own account: Ascend to the top by Funicular. Optional and for own account: Thereafter visit the Penguin Colony at Boulder’s Beach, which is home to a thriving colony of some 700-jackass penguins. Visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens (time permitting) Return to Cape Town in late afternoon Overnight: The Ritz / St George’s / Table Bay Hotel Meals: Breakfast.

Day 04:

Meet your driver-guide for your private garden route tour Transfer to Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo. Visit to the Cango Caves for guided tour. Visit to Highgate Ostrich Ranch for guided tour. Visit to Cango Wildlife Ranch for guided tour. Overnight: Oudtshoorn Inn / La Plume Meals: Breakfast.

Day 05:

Travel via the Outeniqua Pass to George and Wilderness before proceeding to Knysna. Boat cruises on the Knysna lagoon aboard the John Benn Time to explore the quaint town of Knysna Overnight: The Graywood / Protea Knysna Quays / Simola Estage Meals: Breakfast.

Day 06:

Transfer to George airport for your flight to Johannesburg Note: GRJ/JNB flight is NOT included in cost Arrive JNB, meet & greet by driver and transfer to Sun City Overnight: Cabanas / Sun City Main Hotel / Cascades Meals: Breakfast.

Day 07:

Breakfast is at your hotel. Early morning game viewing safari drive in the Pilanesberg National Park in open 4x4 safari vehicle (seat-in-vehicle basis) Overnight: Cabanas / Sun City Main Hotel / Cascades Meals: Breakfast.

Day 08:

Breakfast is at your hotel. Meet your driver-guide and proceed to Gold Reef City for guided tour of Gold Reef City, a 3 hour guided tour, includes visit to a small crafts village and a trip down the Gold Mine, to Level 5 (220m/785 ft below the surface). See a 12.5kg gold pour. Transfer to hotel At leisure Overnight: Metcourt Laurel / Mondior Concorde / D’oreale Grande Meals: Breakfast.

Day 09:

Breakfast is at your hotel. Take the Emperor’s Palace courtesy shuttle to JNB airport for flight home Meals: Breakfast.