South African Discovery is a 14 day / 13 night package tour by Panorama Tours

Day 1: Johannesburg or Cape Town to Pretoria
Arrival transfer to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure (optional excursions available).

Overnight: Leriba Lodge

Day 2: Pretoria 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. We continue on our decent down the mountain into the Lowveld, a sub-tropical 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 3: 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 restcamp for dinner and overnight. Option for open vehicle night game drive.

Overnight: Rest Camp in Kruger National Park

Day 4: Kruger National Park
Depart at sunrise for another full day filled with the search for big game. Breakfast packs on board. Return to restcamp late afternoon for dinner and overnight. Option for open vehicle night game drive.

Overnight: Rest Camp in Kruger National Park

Day 5: Kruger National Park to Mbabane
Depart the Kruger Park and continue to the Kingdom of Swaziland. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory and open market near Mbabane.

Overnight: Ezulweni Sun

Day 6: Mbabane to Hluhluwe
Depart after breakfast and visit the Swazi Candle Factory before continuing south towards Kwa-Zulu Natal. After the border formalities we continue to Hluhluwe.

Overnight: Bushlands Game Lodge

Day 7: Hluhluwe to Durban
After breakfast we travel to a famous traditional Zulu Village for cultural experience and dances and learn more about the lifestyle of this proud nation. Lunch (included) is served here as well. From here continue along the sugarcane fields of the North Coast to Durban where we arrive late afternoon.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Garden Court

Day 8: Durban to Port Elizabeth
Morning at leisure to explore this city (optional excursions available) before your transfer to the airport for flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). Arrival transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Brooke's Hill Luxury Suites

Day 9: 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, Plettenberg Bay, to beautiful Knysna.

Overnight: Knysna River Club

Day 10: Knysna
After breakfast we depart to George where we board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Steam Train for a scenic trip over the Kaaimans River Bridge and along the spectacular coastline to Knysna. After a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon return to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.

Overnight: Knysna River Club

Day 11: Knysna to Oudtshoorn
We continue via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the feather capital of the world. 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 12: 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.

Overnight: Bantry Bay Luxury Suites

Day 13: Cape Town
Day at leisure to explore the city and surrounds (optional excursions available).

Overnight: Bantry Bay Luxury Suites

Day 14: Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport
Departure transfer to airport for your onward journey.