12 Day SA Highlights Coach Tour with Springbok Atlas | Tours with Springbok Atlas to enjoy the scenic diversity of the Cape Town, Western Cape

This colourful 12 day tour combines the scenic diversity of Cape Town and the Garden Route, the crafts and cultural traditions of Zululand and Swaziland and the wildlife of the Kruger National Park. This tour ends in Johannesburg.

Includes:
11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified.

Excludes:
Flight: Port Elizabeth - Durban (PLZ/DUR) and departure tax.

Duration:
12 days / 11 nights

Itinerary:
DAY 1 – (WEDNESDAY) CAPE TOWN – OUDTSHOORN
Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the ‘Klein Karoo’ to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [Dinner]

DAY 2 – (THURSDAY) OUDTSHOORN – KNYSNA
After breakfast tour vast limestone Cango Caves, and Ostrich Show Farm (guided). Travel to quaint Knysna (shopping opportunity). Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast]

DAY 3 – (FRIDAY) KNYSNA
Leisurely start before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch (included). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. [Breakfast & Lunch]

DAY 4 – (SATURDAY) KNYSNA – PORT ELIZABETH
Travel via Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth. Check into hotel. Overnight in Port Elizabeth. [Breakfast & Dinner]

DAY 5 – (SUNDAY) PORT ELIZABETH – DURBAN
Transfer for Durban flight. Overnight in Durban. [B]

DAY 6 – (MONDAY) DURBAN
Day at leisure in Durban (unescorted). Opportunity for optional Day Excursion (own account). [Breakfast]

DAY 7 – (TUESDAY) DURBAN – ZULULAND
Travel to Zululand and traditional Zulu village for lunch and show. Travel to Hluhluwe region for game drive and overnight. [Breakfast & Lunch]
NB: Certain departures may overnight at Itala Game Reserve.

DAY 8 – (WEDNESDAY) ZULULAND – SWAZILAND
Enter Kingdom of Swaziland. Visit craft market and Swazi candle factory. Overnight in Swaziland. [Breakfast]

DAY 9 – (THURSDAY) SWAZILAND – MPUMALANGA
Visit a glass factory. Travel to hotel outside Kruger Park. Late afternoon or night open-vehicle game drives (optional and for own account). Overnight in Mpumalanga. [Breakfast]

DAY 10 – (FRIDAY) MPUMALANGA
Early morning coffee or tea. Open vehicle game drive through Kruger Park with pre-packed breakfast. Return to hotel for afternoon at leisure. Optional late afternoon or night open vehicle game drives available (and for own account). [Breakfast]

DAY 11 – (SATURDAY) MPUMALANGA
Depart and travel via scenic Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight in Mpumalanga. [Breakfast]

DAY 12 – (SUNDAY) JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast, travel to Johannesburg where tour ends. [Breakfast]

PRIVATE GAME RESERVE OPTION
DAY 10 – (FRIDAY) MPUMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY
Meet game rangers. Transfer to either Lion Sands or Sabi Sabi for lunch, and afternoon game drive. Overnight on full board basis.

DAY 11 – (SATURDAY) SABI SAND CONSERVANCY - MPUMALANGA
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast before rejoining main tour. Continue on 12 Day SA Highlights Coach Tour itinerary.