A World in One Country

The Glorious 14-day Southern Africa Experience

Joining this tour, you will see and savor the immense richness of the country. From the wilds of Kruger National Park to the cosmopolitan sophistication of Cape Town, you will come to understand why South Africa is dubbed A World in One Country.

Day 01 Johannesburg

Touch down at Tambo International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls or take an optional afternoon Soweto Tour (with supplement).
At 19:00hrs we all meet up at the reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travelers.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 02 Pretoria, Mpumalanga

Check out after breakfast at the hotel
Departure by 8:30hrs and leave Johannesburg's distinctive skyline and head to Pretoria, South Africa's Capital City, for a short orientation tour before continuing to Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush tropical region of the Lowveld.
We travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg, on to your accommodation situated on the famous Long Tom Pass.
The afternoon is at leisure to take in the panoramic views across the escarpment or to participate in one of the many activities such as mountain biking, hiking or trout fishing (optional with supplement).
Accommodation at Misty Mountain or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 03 Panorama Route

Check out after breakfast at your hotel
This morning gasp at the glory that is God's Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and we explore Bourke's Luck Potholes.
After lunch (on your own) we view Africa's largest active Tufa Falls as well as the famous Three Rondavels.
Accommodation at Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 A morning 'Big Five' Game Viewing Program in Kruger National Park

Set off before breakfast for a morning in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species.
Savor the magic of this enormous wilderness. We return to Hazy view around lunch time and you have the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation at Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 05 The Kingdom of Swaziland

Check out after breakfast at your hotel
Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. An interactive cultural experience introduces us to the charming people of Swaziland and their traditions.
We continue through the capital city Mbabane, and on to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for a true African Shopping experience at the vibrant Ezulwini Craft Market which is packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings.

Accommodation at Lugogo Sun or similar

Day 06 The Kingdom of the Zulu's

After a leisurely breakfast, we check out and start the day by travelling into Zululand, passing the traditional round huts and endless vistas.
We arrive by mid-afternoon to the hotel in the Umfolozi area.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel Umfolozi River

Overnight at the hotel

Day 07 Durban

Check out after breakfast at the hotel
In the morning, you will enjoy a cruise on Lake Saint Lucia before departing to Durban.
Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugarcane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. We arrive into Durban early afternoon and the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, to enjoy the golden beaches and warm waters of the Indian Ocean or take a stroll along the lively ocean.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel Edward or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 08 Port Elizabeth / Knysna

We enjoy breakfast before checking out from the hotel
Departure transfer to the airport for a morning flight (cost of flight not included) to Port Elizabeth.
We will be met by the tour director and once everyone has arrived, we set off to explore Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park. Here we are treated to magnificent coastal views and to soak up the beauty and the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest.
Late in the afternoon, we arrive in Knysna, South Africa's most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route.
Accommodation at Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 09 Knysna

Breakfast at the hotel
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Enjoy the amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marches and pristine beaches beyond.
Evening at leisure
Accommodation at Knysna Hollow Country Estate or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 10 Oudtshoorn

Check out after breakfast at your hotel
This morning we head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's most incredible natural wonders and enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the 'feather capital of the World’.
After the visit, transfer to your hotel and evening at leisure
Accommodation at Queens Hotel or similar

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 Cape Town

Check out after breakfast at your hotel
This is a day of magnificent vistas. Enjoy the ever-changing passing canvas as we travel to Cape Town. During the whale season, we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Southern right whales, which frolic offshore (July to November only).
Out of season, we will return to Cape Town along 'Route 62', South Africa version of America's 'Route 66'.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel President or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 12 Cape Peninsula

Breakfast at your hotel
A full day touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula winding our way through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the world.
We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (with supplement) to Seal Island to watch the antiques of these natural performers. Then we continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. We drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's Town on our way back to Cape Town.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel President or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 13 Cape Winelands

Breakfast at your hotel
We journey into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well-known estates.
Pass by the impressive Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument which provide a historical perspective.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel President or similar

Overnight at the hotel

Day 14 Cape Town

Check out after breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight to final destination.

And this brings us to the end of “The World in One Country”