South Africa Vacation

10 Day Into Africa Self Drive Tour

At a Glance

• Tour duration: 10 days / 9 nights
• Group size: Minimum of 2 people per tour
• Tour departs from: Johannesburg
• Price: On request

Tour Highlights

• The Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House and the Union Buildings
• Pilgrims Res, Blyde River Canyon,Bourkes Luck Potholes, Graskop
• The Kruger National Park
• Kapama Private Game Reserve
• The Big 5
• The Cradle of Humankind and the Maropeng Vistors Centre/Sterkfontein Caves

Suitable for those interested in Big 5, Self Drive, Wildlife

Itinerary

1. DAY 1: OR Tambo International Airport to Muldersdrift

   Early arrival at O.R.Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), collect your rental car and GPS and depart for the Cradle of Humankinds Sterkfontein Caves & maropeng Visitors Centre, then on to Pretoria.
   
   Spend the afternoon exploring the historic and cultural sites of the “Jacaranda City”.
   
   Highlights include the Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Church Square, the Union Buildings and Freedom Park.

   OVERNIGHT: Muldersdrift Hotel

2. DAY 2: Muldersdrift to Hazyview

   Continue to Dullstroom for lunch and visit Pilgrims Rest while on route to Hazyview.
   
   Travel back in time in the gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest and take in the sight and sounds of this lushly forested, mountainous region including many waterfalls.
   
   The whole town of Pilgrim’s Rest has been declared a national monument and boasts many quaint shops and museums.
   
   

   OVERNIGHT: Hazyview

3. DAY 3: Hazyview

   Meander your way along the Panorama Route on the escarpment of the awe inspiring Drakensberg Mountains via Graskop.
   
   Visit the bizarrely shaped Bourke’s Luck potholes and breathtaking viewpoints at God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon.
   
   This is some of Africa’s most spectacular scenery. Return to Hazyview for the night.

   OVERNIGHT: Hazyview

4. DAY 4: Hazyview to Kruger National Park

   Visit the world famous Kruger National Park, a must for all travelers to South Africa.
   
   One of the oldest and biggest reserves in Africa, the park boasts a fabulous variety of game and birdlife in its various habitats. Enter the park at the Orpen Gate or Phabeni Gate depending on Game Lodge.
   
   Prepare to meet the Big Five – elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and Cape buffalo!
   
   Overnight in the Kruger National Park (depending on availability & budget)
   

   OVERNIGHT: Kruger National Park

5. DAY 5: Kruger National Park to Central Kruger National Park

   Today is spent discovering the areas around you and enjoying the morning and evening games drives which are included as well as all your meals.
   
   Overnight in Central Kruger National Park (depending on availability & budget)
   

   OVERNIGHT: Kruger National Park

6. DAY 6: Kruger National Park to Kapama Private Game Reserve

   Make your way a little North. You will lodge at Kapama for the next 2 nights. Kapama is next to the Kruger National Park. (Subject to availability)
   Enjoy the day relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere of the African bush. Enjoy your morning and evening game drives and all your meals will be included.
   
   Overnight in the Northern Kruger National Park (depending on availability & budget)
   

   OVERNIGHT: Kapama Private Game Reserve

7. DAY 7: Kapama Private Game Reserve

   Spend another awesome day soaking up the african bush or book into the Kapama Day Spa. (for your own account)

   OVERNIGHT: Kapama Private Game Reserve

8. DAY 8: Kapama Private Game Reserve to Tzaneen

   Leave Kapama and head to Tzaneen. On your way, visit the ancient Modjadji Cycad Forest and Sapekoe Tea Estate.
   
   Overnight in Tzaneen Hotel, Lodge or Guesthouse (depending on availability & budget).
   
   
   

   OVERNIGHT: Tzaneen

9. DAY 9: Tzaneen to Sandton

   Spend your last night in the busy hub of Sandton in Johannesburg. A centrally situated hotel will guarentee you feel the busy vibe.

   OVERNIGHT: Sandton

10. DAY 10: Sandton to O. R. Tambo International Airport

    Do some last minute shopping before hoping on the Gautrain and riding straight to OR Tambo International Airport and departing for home.

    OVERNIGHT: Home

    TOUR ENDS

Note

Package includes: (optional)
• All accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• Selected lunches and dinners
• Selected game park activities
• Added activities can be arranged on your behalf and costs will be added to package price

Package excludes: (optional)
• Car Hire & Insurance on hire vehicle
• GPS Rental
• Entrance fee’s (a list of fees will be provided with your final itinerary)
• Travel Insurance