ROUTING: CAPE TOWN – PORT ELIZABETH

Days 1 & 2 CAPE TOWN
Collect rental vehicle at Cape Town Airport and proceed to The St James boutique hotel for check-in.  The St James is a stately seaside retreat overlooking the trendy and vibrant fishing village of Kalk Bay with majestic views across False Bay and the Indian Ocean. A unique location for whale watching (in season). Overnight St James Boutique hotel (BB)

Day 2 & 4 CAPE TOWN – HERMANUS
After breakfast travel via Sir Lowry’s Pass to Hermanus lagoon for check-in at Mosaic Farm. A touch of heaven on earth coloured by wildflowers of Fynbos, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the lagoon, ancient milkwood tickets and the majestic Overberg Mountains. Discover 933 hectares and 4 kilometers of lagoon frontage on Mosaic for bird-watching, flora, kayaking, hiking and whale watching. Mosaic is centrally located to take in area activities such as cage-shark-diving, Klipgat Archeological Cave (stone-age), Hermanus, wine regions of Hemel-en-Aarde and Walker bay.
Overnight Mosaic farm (FB)

Days 5 & 6 HERMANUS – OUDTSHOORN
After breakfast travel via N2 then onto Robinson pass to De Zeekoe guest farm, situated on the banks of the Oliphant’s River. This working ostrich farm is situated on 2000 hectares of land, offers a first in the world unique experience to walk with wild meerkats and world renowned guide. Other activities offered are hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, farm tours and bird watching. Overnight De Zeekoe guest farm (BB)

Days 7 & 8 OUDTHOORN – KNYSNA 
Depart after breakfast via Outeniqua pass and George to Knysna, check-in Belvidere Manor. Enjoy many activities available in the area such as lagoon cruises, restaurants, Brenton on Sea, dolphin and whale watching, Knysna oyster company, timber route and many more. Overnight Belvidere Manor (BB)

Day 9 KNSYNA – PORT ELIZABETH
After breakfast depart via sightseeing en-route, Nature’s Valley, storms river to Port Elizabeth for check-in The Beach House. Overnight The Beach House (BB)

INCLUDED: 9 Days rental vehicle (VW Polo or similar) unlimited mileage, collision and theft damage waiver, personal accident insurance, one way drop off fee (CPT-PLZ). 2 Nights The St James hotel, BB and local beverages, 2 nights Mosaic farm, FB, tea and coffee, guided bird walks and drives, kayaking and sundown excursion. 2 nights De Zeekoe Guest farm, BB. 2 nights Belvidere Manor, BB, 1 night The Beach house, BB

ST. JAMES BOUTIQUE HOTEL KALK BAY

MOSAIC FARM - HERMANUS

Woven into an ancient milkwood grove on the lagoon edge, our full-service lodge provides ultimate privacy and service for only ten guests. Built with safari-style thatch, canvas and limestone, each two-person chalet has luxurious beds under netting, a large romantic tub, private outdoor shower and wooden deck with exquisite mountain and lagoon views.
We welcome you to the Lagoon Lodge…inclusive of an arrival drink, delicious meals, homemade biscuits with coffee and tea, birding activities, kayaking and sundown excursions.

OUTSHOORN – DE ZEEKOE GUEST FARM

KNYSNA – BELVIDERE MANOR

Guests are accommodated in Cape-style cottages, each individually decorated, offering a comfortable lounge with fireplace, en suite bedrooms, kitchen and wide verandahs with beautiful views. Guests may relax in one of our 34 private cottages with either single or double storey options and views of the Knysna lagoon or our beautiful gardens.  Each cottage has a wide verandah, an airy living room with comfortable sofas a fireplace, ceiling fans, satellite television and dvd player and a fully equipped kitchen

THE BEACH HOUSE PORT ELIZABETH

The Beach House is the original site of the Beach House Hotel which was demolished in 1974 to build this home. It has been in the Krause family since then and we want people to share the same pleasure that we get from the view and the position - situated right on the Knysna Lagoon at The Heads fully equipped kitchen undercover balcony/deck. Fully equipped and serviced with linen provided. Sound system. DVD. Laundry available

ROUTING: JOHANNESBURG – JOHANNESBURG

Days 1 - 3 JOHANNESUBRG – SKUKUZA
Depart on charter flight from OR TAMBO International Airport to Skukuza. On arrival you will be met by representative and transferred to Rhino Post Safari Lodge, situated in a private concession in the heart of the Kruger Park. Overnight Rhino Post Safari Lodge (FB)

Days 4 & 5 SKUKUZA - MAPUTULAND
Depart after breakfast and transferred to Thonga Beach Lodge, set on the pristine shores of the Maputuland coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This 24-bed luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of the most unspoilt wilderness beaches left on the African continent. Mabibi is a magical place of coastal forests, grasslands, bush, shimmering lakes and exquisite sandy beaches. Its crystal clear, warm waters offer South Africa’s best snorkeling and fantastic off-shore scuba diving. Overnight Thonga Beach Lodge (FB)

Days 6 & 7 MAPUTULAND – KOSI BAY NATURE RESERVE
After breakfast depart to Kosi Forest Lodge, the only private lodge in the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve – an unspoilt wilderness that is part of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, now internationally recognized as a World Heritage Site. The 16-bed lodge offers comfortable accommodation, fine cuisine and caters for a host of estuarine, beach and wilderness activities. Explore this unique ecosystem by guided canoe, boat trip on the lakes, raffia forest walks or day excursion to nearby coastal beaches. Discover one of South Africa’s best eco tourist destinations. Overnight Kosi Forest Lodge (FB)

Days 8 & 9 KOSI BAY – ZULULAND   
Breakfast at Kosi Forest Lodge. Depart to Zulu lodge, situated in a private game reserve in the ruggedly beautiful Zululand. An architectural celebration of the Zulu nation, the lodge is a peaceful bushveld retreat which also offers a host of activities for our guests wanting to experience a combination of luxurious accommodation, game viewing, battlefields and Zulu cultural experiences. Overnight Zulu Lodge (FB)

Day 10 ZULULAND – JOHANNESBURG  
After breakfast depart via sightseeing en route to OR TAMBO International Airport, Johannesburg.  Tour ends.

INCLUDED:  Guide accompanying travelers on transfers. Flight from OR TAMBO international Airport to Skukuza. Road transfer Skukuza Airport to Rhino Post Safari Lodge. 3 nights Rhino Post Safari Lodge, full board, two game drives daily, teas and coffees. Transfer from Rhino Post Safari Lodge to Thonga Beach Lodge. 2 nights Thonga Beach lodge, full board, teas and coffees, 2 scuba dives (or open ocean experience), snorkeling, forest walks, kayaking and sundowners at Lake Sibaya. Transfer from Thonga beach lodge to Kosi Forest Lodge. 2 nights Kosi Forest Lodge, full board basis, guided canoeing, raffia forest walks and boat excursion on Kosi lakes. Transfer from Kosi Forest Lodge to Zulu Lodge. 2 nights Zulu lodge, full board, battlefield tour, 1 game activities per day and one cultural evening. All park fees included. Transfer from Zulu Lodge to OR TAMBO International Airport, Johannesburg.

RHINO POST SAFARI LODGE

THONGA BEACH LODGE

KOSI FOREST LODGE

ZULU LODGE