South African Highlights is a 8 day / 7 night package tour by Panorama Tours

Day 1: Johannesburg to Hazyview
Depart after breakfast for a full day of sightseeing as we travel along the Drakensberg escarpment. The scenic Panorama route takes us to the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the nostalgic village of Pilgrim's Rest, where gold was discovered in the 1870's, before we continue on our decent down the mountain into the Lowveld, a subtropical paradise of fruit. Indulge in nature's beauty at the misty Lone Creek waterfall before we continue to our hotel near Hazyview.

Overnight: Hippo Hollow

Day 2: Hazyview to Kruger National Park
Early morning at sunrise we make our way into the world famous Kruger Park for a full day game drive in search of the wildlife wonders Africa offers her visitors in this unspoiled land where big game still roam freely. We might even spot the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard). At sunset we arrive at our rest camp for overnight (option for night drive).

Overnight: Rest Camp in Kruger National Park

Day 3: Kruger National Park to Pretoria
Our last opportunity to spot more game before we exit the Kruger Park. We travel via White River and Nelspruit and return to the plains of the highveld to arrive in Pretoria late afternoon.

Overnight: Leriba Lodge

Day 4: Pretoria to Port Elizabeth
Morning at leisure to explore the city (optional excursions available). Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). Transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Brooke's Hill Luxury Suites

Day 5: Port Elizabeth to Knysna
After a short orientation tour of this city influenced by the 1820 British Settlers, we continue along this spectacular coast known as the garden route along Storms River, through the Tsitsikamma Forests over the old and scenic Grootrivier Pass and Bloukrans Pass from days gone by and via Plettenberg Bay, to beautiful Knysna.

Overnight: Knysna River Club

Day 6: Knysna
Depart after breakfast to board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe in George. This original steam train takes you along the spectacular coastline via the Kaaimans River Bridge and Wilderness to Knysna. Afternoon we embark on a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Knysna River Club

Day 7: Knysna to Oudtshoorn
After breakfast we travel over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the feather capital of the world. We visit the famous Cango Caves as well as an Ostrich Show Farm and the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Cheetah Breeding Centre for guided tours.

Overnight: Adley House

Day 8: Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Depart after breakfast and continue to Mosselbay where we visit the Maritime Museum and old Post Office Tree. From here we continue to Swellendam and on to Cape Town to arrive late afternoon where the tour ends.