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Australia & New Zealand: Australia & South Africa
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Inclusions: 1 night Johannesburg & Airport Holiday Inn 3-night Impala Tour & Kruger Park (1), Mpumalanga (2) 3 nights Cape Town & The Commodore 3 nights accommodation in Sydney & Four Points by Sheraton 7 breakfasts & 3 dinners in South Africa including traditional & lsquo;Boma& rsquo; dinner Game drives in open-vehicles Sightseeing of the & lsquo;Panoramic Route& rsquo; Round trip transfers in Cape Town FD Cape Peninsula Tour Round trip airport bus transfers in Sydney Matilda Harbour Rocket Cruise Sydney City Tour
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| Call (907) 376-5231 for more information or to book today! Mention code 4775922 | | SITA World Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart North America | Depart North America | | Day 2 | En route | En route : En route to Sydney cross the International dateline. | | Day 3 | Johannesburg | Sydney/Johannesburg : Depart Sydney for Johannesburg. Johannesburg . . . the economic powerhouse of the Southern African region is one of Africa's greatest cities. From the vibrant metropolis of Soweto, through dynamic Johannesburg, City of Gold to the tree-lined diplomacy of Pretoria, cosmpolitan Gauteng. Johannesburg is a multicultural mix of people from all walks of life, from all four-corners of the world. Overnight in Johannesburg.AIRPORT HOLIDAY INN (D) | | Day 4 | Johannesburg | Johannesburg - Private Game Lodge (Impala Tour) : Travel via historic Dullstroom, Lyndenburg and over the Abel Erasmus Pass. Arrive to your private game lodge near Kruger National Park. Enjoy afternoon tea and an evening game drive. PROTEA KRUGER LODGE (BD) | | Day 5 | Mpumalanga | Private Gave Drive - Mpumalanga : Enjoy an early morning bush walk, return to your lodge for breakfast and morning game viewing in Kruger National Park. Return to your lodge late afternoon, rest of the day at your leisure. Today's dinner will be a traditional African "Boma" (weather permitting). (BD) | | Day 6 | Mpumalanga | Mpumalanga (impala Tour) : Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park. After breakfast travel the panorama route known as Paradise Country, this lush region has several spectacular natural features, including the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon with its myriad of unusual rock formations; and Bourke's Luck Potholes -created by swirling waters, rocks and pebbles - a surreal landscape of deep cylindrical cavities. The canyon forms part of a nature reserve, inhabited by various species of antelope, wild cat and birds, including the eagle, ibis, parrot and loerie. Viewing sites are provided along the length of the canyon and there are numerous walks, hiking, horse and mountain bike trails.
Here, magical waterfalls spill down the escarpment, and with names like Lone Creek, Horse Shoe and Bridal Veil, a stopover at one of these cascades for a dip into the crystal clear waters, will refresh the body and mind.
At God's Window on the Escarpment, majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the game reserves, which have made the area one of Africa's prime wildlife destinations. A 250km long rampart of sheer cliffs - it indeed seems as if one can see forever! With its magnificent views, rock formations, canyons and waterfalls, the Lowveld Escarpment is truly an area of breathtaking scenic grandeur.
Continue to the romantic and historic gold-rush town of Pilgrim's Rest. The entire village is a historical monument and has been preserved in the architectural style of the years between 1880 to 1915. View Mac waterfalls and continue on to Sabie town.
Sabie originated as another gold rush town, all from a fortuitous discovery during a picnic in 1895, when bottle shooting practice revealed gold specs in the rock where the bullets had glanced off. From the summit of Long Tom pass, the Sabi River flows through a handsome valley to a waterfall where the town has been built. The river's name is from the Shangaan word meaning 'fearful' referring to the crocodiles and sudden floods that formerly made this river dangerous. Nowadays the trout fishermen are attracted to its fast flowing waters. Arrive in Sabie for overnight. (B) | | Day 7 | Cape Town | Mpumalanga - Johannesbrug - Cape Town : After a wonderful breakfast overlooking the Sabi River, depart via Lone Creek waterfalls, historic Long Tom Pass, Lyndenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank, arrive in Johannesburg where tour ends. Depart for your flight to Cape Town. | | Day 8 | Cape Town | Cape Penisula Tour - Cape Town : Depart early morning for Hout Bay, Half hour Duiker Island boat trip (optional), a mini-town that provides a combination of the forest and the sea. Hout Bay's beaches are designed for long walks, safe swimming, surfing, wind surfing, paddle skiing, kayaking and scuba diving. Continue to Chapman's Peak , the drive is one of the most spectacular coastal roads in South Africa. It starts at the picturesque fishing harbor of Hout Bay and then winds up to Chapman's Point, revealing breathtaking views of the sandy bays down below.
A trip to Cape Point is a must for any Cape Town visitor, once there you can either walk or take a railway. 120 steps crafted from natural stone lead to the old lighthouse on the Cape Point Peak, 250 meters above sea level. One can see the Cape of Good Hope in the west from there. A hiking trail of 1 hour length (one way) links the two capes, the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point.
On your return to Cape Town a short visit to the Penguins located in a large beach area called Boulders Beach. It is frequented by a large colony of African Penguins (also known as the Jackass Penguin). Boulder's Beach is also one of only two places where jackass penguins can be seen on a mainland coast. They are usually found on small islands around the coast of Southern Africa.
Drive through Simon Town, an English seaside town with intricate Victorian wrought iron balustrades. Enticing alley ways lead up to whitewashed houses on the hillside which overlook a charming waterfront complex and the False Bay Yacht Club alongside extensive Navy buildings. Along the False Bay coast road from Simon's Town lies the placid town of Fish Hoek. Most of the residents are retired but it still has a busy main street with market stalls competing with shoppers on the pavements. Continuing on to Muizenberg, once a military base. In 1795 the British defeated the Dutch in the Battle of Muizenberg. At the beginning of the 20th century Muizenberg became a prestigious seaside resort for affluent Capetonians. The grand mansions along the beach promenade are monuments of the former wealth of Muizenberg.
Enjoy a visit to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificent setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. (B) | | Day 9 | Cape Town | Cape Town : Day at Leisure. (B) | | Day 10 | Sydney | Cape Town/Johannesburg/Sydney : You will be transferred to the airport. Depart Cape Town for Sydney with connection through Johannesburg. (B) | | Day 11 | Sydney | Arrive Sydney : You will be transferred to your hotel. Arrive in Sydney - a dazzling city built around one of the world's most beautiful harbors, with sparkling beaches and National Parks within easy reach. Your room has been pre-registered for immediate occupancy. The day is at leisure to rest from the long flight. FOUR POINTS SHERATON HOTEL | | Day 12 | Sydney | Sydney - Matilda Rocket Harbour Cruise :Today step onboard Matilda's Executive Rocket. Sit back and enjoy the sights of Sydney harbour with live commentary on the history and sights so famous to the city, with complimentary tea, coffee and a selection of biscuits served onboard. | | Day 13 | Sydney | Sydney - City Tour : Tour the city through The Rocks, see the Sydney Opera House, picturesque Paddington , Kings Cross, Bondi Beach and the city's own Chinatown at Darling Harbour. | | Day 14 | Sydney | Depart Sydney : You will be transferred to the airport for your flight. Depart Sydney for home, with wealth of memories and new friends to remember. |
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Australia & New Zealand: Australia & South Africa