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WELCOME 2 AFRICA - SOUTH AFRICA SELF DRIVE TOURS!

GAME & NATURE PARKS
16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS - JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN

South Africa is known for the vast conservation areas protecting its unique flora and fauna. This itinerary will provide the traveller with a balanced routing including most of the major sight-seeing highlights with a special emphasis on the game and nature reserves.

Kindly note that this tour has been designed in such a way that no overnight is required in Johannesburg before departing, as the driving distance is short on the first day.

Day 1 and 2:
You will be met on arrival at Johannesburg International Airport by a Welcome Tourism Services representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the Europcar rental counter to collect your vehicle. Travel through Witbank, Middelburg and Belfast before arriving in the magnificent trout fishing village of Dullstroom.
Approximate travel time: 2.5 Hours from Johannesburg to Dullstroom
Critchley Hackle Lodge – bed and breakfast basis

Day 3 and 4:
Travel via Ohrigstad and Hoedspruit before entering the Kruger National Park through Orpen Gate in the late morning. The trip to your rest camp will allow for the opportunity to see some of the wildlife South Africa is renowned for.
Approximate travel time: 5 Hours from Dullstroom to the Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, Satara Rest Camp – room only basis

Day 5:
After having explored the northern part of the Park you now move south and notice the distinct change in the flora and landscape. Please note: an optional extra upgrade to a guided open safari vehicle is available from Skukuza Rest Camp.
Approximate travel time: 8 Hours
Kruger National Park, Skukuza Rest Camp – room only basis

Day 6, 7 and 8:
The journey now continues past Swaziland to KwaZulu-Natal, home of the Zulu tribes and some of the most scenic nature reserves in South Africa. Enjoy three nights near Hluhluwe, known for its mountainous terrain and high densities of rhino, a highly endangered species. Hluhluwe River Lodge is situated on the western shore of Lake St Lucia and adjoining False Bay Game Reserve and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Nearby is the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park which offers the opportunity of viewing the Big 5 from an open safari vehicle and the False Bay sandforest, home to the Suni, one of Africa’s smallest antelope.
Approximate travel time: 8 Hours from Kruger National Park to Hluhluwe River Lodge
Hluhluwe River Lodge – full board including 2 game viewing activities per day

Day 9:
After breakfast, leave the bush experience behind you and take a step back into the history of the Zulu people. Experience the mystery and magic of pulsating tribal rhythms, assegaai-wielding warriors and the rituals of the Sangoma interpreting messages from the spirits. Shakaland is one of South Africa’s most unique tourist attractions and is beautifully set amongst mountains and rivers.
Approximate travel time: 3 Hours
Protea Hotel Shakaland – dinner, bed and breakfast including a cultural activity

Day 10:
After breakfast, continue partly along the Dolphin Coast to Durban, the largest harbour city in South Africa, for your scheduled flight to Port Elizabeth (not included – rate on request). On arrival in Port Elizabeth, proceed to the Europcar rental counter to collect your vehicle. Travel a short distance to your overnight stop. You will have some time to look around and enjoy dinner in a beach-facing restaurant.
Approximate travel time: 2 Hours from Shakaland to Durban International Airport.
Holiday Inn Garden Court Kings Beach – bed and breakfast basis

Day 11, 12 and 13:
Today travel along the scenic Garden Route with its many sight-seeing opportunities to an area situated near the seaside resort of Wilderness. Explore the surrounding wetlands and lagoons.
Approximate travel time: 6 Hours from Port Elizabeth to Wilderness National Park
Wilderness National Park – bed only basis

Day 14 and 15:
The tour continues through some of the loveliest areas of South Africa to Beaufort West, home to one of the smallest National Parks South Africa has to offer. Accommodation is far from civilisation and the night skies are indescribable.
Approximate travel time: 8 Hours from Wilderness National Park to Karoo National Park
Karoo National Park – bed only basis

Day 16:
Continue to the Mother City of Cape Town, returning your rental vehicle in Cape Town or at the International Airport.
Approximate travel time: 5 Hours from Karoo National Park to Cape Town or the International Airport.

PRICES ZAR 2005:
Period	Per person sharing	Single supplement
01/01/05-31/03/05	11745	5103
01/04/05-15/04/05	11043	4744
16/04/05-31/07/05	10768	4620
01/08/05-31/08/05	11399	4925
01/09/05-31/10/05	11987	5230

Vehicle: Europcar Group B 1600cc vehicle with power steering, airbag, manual transmission, air-conditioning, radio and tape.