18 Day South Africa Eco Explorer

Guide

Two Crew onboard

Meals

Meals as per itinerary

Others

”Big Five” animal viewing Guided open vehicle game drives Kruger National Park Kingdom of eSwatini (Swaziland) Isimangaliso Wetland Park Royal Natal Park – Tugela Gorge walk “Barrier of Spears” – Drakensberg Mountains Wild Coast – Coastal hike to “Hole in the Wall” Mountain Zebra Park Addo Elephant National Park Tsitsikamma National Park Pristine beaches Garden Route – Fauna and Flora delight – Penguins Cape Agulhas (Southernmost Tip of the Africa) Cape Town African culture

Transport

Custom 17-seater adventure truck

Accommodation

17 nights Lodge

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

JOHANNESBURG and SURROUNDS (PRE and POST Tour) SOWETO TOUR South of Johannesburg is Soweto, the world’s most famous township and important monument to Apartheid. A sprawling, self-sufficient home to millions, Soweto grapples with democratic change, but its spirit resonates in a plethora of shebeens. The focus on this tour is more on community projects & sustainable tourism. The Soweto Fair Tour includes: Nelson Mandela & Hector Pietersen Museums, a visit to Handiworx or the Soweto Green plus a view of Baragwaneth Hospital and an informal settlement. Also included is a cycle tour from Phomolong & visit a day care centre (also available without cycling). From R590 per person for 3 hours You can also do a cycle tour of Soweto – pricing depends on the time you cycle for. JOBURG CITY TOUR The tour includes a panoramic view of the city, a drive within the business district, visit to traditional African shops, the bohemian Hillbrow and Museum Africa in Newton, the cultural district of Johannesburg. Extend to 8 hours & include Constitution Hill, SAB World of Beer & more. From R590 per person for 3 hours SOWETO & JOHANNESBURG COMBO Combining the Soweto & Johannesburg City tours will give you a great overview of the area. From R850 for 5 hours APARTHEID MUSEUM The path through the museum leads you on a journey beginning with segregation, the cornerstone of apartheid. It takes you back through the history of the myriad cultures converging during the pre-apartheid era. Through the years of race classification, the 150 acts of apartheid, detentions and the oppression of the nationalist regime. Examine the rise of black consciousness, the armed struggle & finally witness the release of Nelson Mandela after 27 years of imprisonment which finally led to the final negotiations for peace. The Apartheid Museum experience is one of upliftment and liberation both personally & socially and leaves each visitor with a feeling of hope for the future, unburdened by the ills of the past. Duration: 3 hours R550 CRADLE OF HUMANKIND The tour visits both the Sterkfontein caves, where the oldest hominid fossils (dating back to over 3 million years) in the world were found & Maropeng where you can experience the fascinating, interactive representations of the origin of Earth & all that lives on our unique planet. Interesting to both adults & children alike, this is a must visit on anyone passing through Gauteng’s itinerary! Duration: 4 hours R990 PRETORIA CITY TOUR Pretoria generates a multicultural energy from a harmonious blend of traditions, culture and architecture. Pretoria has historic value extending to that of the British Empire and Apartheid. The tour includes the either the Voortrekker Monument or Freedom Square, the Union Buildings, Kruger House, Church Square, Mirramen Hindu Temple and thousands of Jacaranda trees. Extend to 8 hours and include both the Voortrekker Monument & Freedom Square as well as the Transvaal Museum. Lunch in Pretoria Duration: 4 ½ hours R850 Duration: 8 hours for the extended tour, incl. lunch R1500 CAPE TOWN and SURROUNDS You are in close proximity to shops, pubs and restaurants. The V&A Waterfront is a major attraction in Cape Town (shuttle service to the Waterfront runs regularly from alongside the Lodge). Half day Township tour: District 6 and museum; Langa; Community school; Shebeen; Kayalitscha; 3 ½ hours R 515 Robben Island: 3 ½ hours; boat ride to the Island; drive over the island; visit of the prison; boat ride back; R 320 excludes taxi to ferry Hop on – Hop off bus: Red route through the V&A Waterfront; City; District 6; cable way; Camps Bay; Sea Point; 2 hours non stop; R 200 for the whole day Hop on – Hop off bus: Blue Route to V&A Waterfront; Kirstenbosch; Hout Bay; World of birds; Camps Bay; Sea Point; R200 for the whole day Full day Peninsula tour: Clifton, Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak, Noordhoek, Ostrich Viewing, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point, Penguin Colony, Simons Town, Muizenberg, Constantia, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: R 850, Half day without Kirstenbosch R 585 Full day Wine route: Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek: R 850, Half day R 585 Full day whale watching trip to Hermanus R 810 (seasonal) Excludes transport to Hermanus Abseiling off Table Mtn: R 700, excluding cable car tickets White shark diving: R 1350 includes drive to Gansbaai; boat trip; snorkel or dive in cage; picnic lunch Tandem Paraglide from Lions Head: R 1100 Helicopter flips: Various options from R 2000 to R 3000 Horse riding in Hout Bay: 2 hour ride R 350 Historic walking tour through the city: Every day from the tourist information in Burg street. R230 Please Note: Optional Activities can be booked on arrival. No bookings are made in advance. Rates are subject to change without notice Activities are subject to availability Activities are weather dependent

Insurance

Insurance is not included.