General

DAY 1: Flight Depart to Cape Town

Depart from London Heathrow on your scheduled flights to Cape Town.

Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2: Arrive Cape Town

Welcome to SOUTH AFRICA. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, clear immigration, collect your luggage and follow sign for exit.

Watch out for our guide who will be holding a placard with ‘Welcome Cobra Holidays’ on it. You will be greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from jet lag and get ready for the adventures awaiting you! (Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of UK GMT).

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Dinner                                                                                        Overnight: Cape Town

DAY 3: Cape Town

This morning after breakfast, our orientation tour takes you past the famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, the baroque City Hall, Malay Quarter, company gardens, house of Parliament and the Grand Parade. Continue along the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderly Street, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront complex.

Next, ascend Table Mountain including ride on the cable car (weather permitting) for a stunning bird’s eye view of the city and its beaches. No visit to Cape Town would be complete without taking the revolving cable car to the summit of iconic Table Mountain, the unofficial symbol of South Africa and with breath-taking views.

Time permitting, also continue round to the Milnerton area for a beautiful view of Table Mountain. Visit the Milnerton Lighthouse, the light that brings ships safely into Table Bay, and finish your tour with a stop at Diamond Works to tour the factory and hear about South African jewellery.

On your return journey to Cape Town time permitting we stop at the colourful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: Cape Town

DAY 4: Cape Town – Cape of Good Hope – Seal Island – Boulders Beach and see African Penguins

Today after breakfast we depart to visit the Cape of Good Hope. Your tour takes you to the fishing harbour of Hout Bay for a short trip to Seal Island to see the seals.

We drive via the Atlantic Coast to Cape Point. Take Funicular Tram Ride to Cape Point light house.

Next visit Boulders Beach, situated just after the picturesque village of Simons’s Town. The beach has a healthy population of African Penguins who have chosen the beach as their home and breeding ground due to the fact that there are fewer predators on this part of the coast.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: Cape Town

DAY 5: Cape Town – Cape Town – The Garden Route – George

Enjoy an early breakfast this morning before taking the coastal route via South Africa’s whale-watching capital Hermanus, before picking up the Garden Route at Mossel Bay and snaking your way past its plethora of beautiful beaches.

We drive to along the scenic route to George. On arrival check-in to your hotel.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: George

DAY 6: George – Oudtshoorn – George

After breakfast proceed for tour of Oudtshoorn known as Feather Capital of the world and the centre of the world’s Ostrich farming industry. Come face to face With the biggest bird in the world. Cango Ostrich Farm offers comprehensive and complete information regarding the ostrich – and ostrich industry.

Visit the Cango Caves – one of the world’s great natural wonders, sculptured by nature through the ages – fascinating limestone formations in a wide variety of colours. We visit the first six chambers of Cango Caves. The stalactite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight.

An underground wonder world, International renowned as one of the world’s great natural wonders sculpted by nature through the ages; their fascinating limestone formation occurs in a variety of ways.

Then, we proceed to Cango Wildlife Ranch where you can discover a variety of animals seldom seen. Venture into Crocodile enclosures, visit Snake Park and Cheetahland. Don’t forget to take a photograph of yourself cuddling a Cheetah by paying a nominal fee.

Later we drive back to George.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: George

DAY 7: George – Knysna – Jewel of the Garden Route

Today after breakfast we spend the day discovering Knysna, the jewel of the Garden Route. Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. A leisurely start to the day to enjoy a John Benn Cruise on the gleaming waters of the lagoon.

In the afternoon we depart to visit Plettenberg Elephant Sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay and make memories to last a lifetime as you walk with the elephants.

You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it. Time permitting we will also visit the beautiful beach.

Later return to George.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: George

DAY 8: George – Johannesburg

This morning after early breakfast, depart from George to board your flight for Johannesburg.

On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, follow arrival sign, collect your luggage and follow sign for exit. Watch out for our guide who will be holding a placard with ‘Welcome Cobra Holidays’ on it. You will be greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide and transferred to your coach.

We board our coach and proceed on an orientation tour of Johannesburg to include visiting Gold Reef City, a replica of ancient Johannesburg. Visit Old houses Museum, Gold Mine and watch the demonstrations of Gold being poured and minted.

We will also be visiting Westcliff View, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, the Carlton Centre and Constitution Hill.

Later check-in to our hotel.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: Johannesburg

DAY 9: Johannesburg – Sun City – Johannesburg

After breakfast we board our coach and proceed for full a day trip to dazzling Sun City famed for its rolling golf courses, gaming casinos, shops, restaurants and adventure activities. Sun City offers something for everyone.

On arrival enjoy some time exploring on your own the magnificent gardens of the Lost City, Kwena Crocodile Farm. You can also see the auditorium where MISS UNIVERSE contest are being held.

There is also lot of extra activities like (Quad Biking, Paragliding, Horse Riding, Clay Pigeon, Archery, etc. all optional).

Later depart for Johannesburg.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                                     Overnight: Johannesburg

DAY 10: Johannesburg – Kruger National Park

(****2 Nights Trip******)

******Please note that this is a 2 Nights Trip, so carry hand luggage with adequate clothing & toiletries for the duration. Your main luggage will be kept in the hotel luggage storage room whilst away for the 2 nights******

This morning after breakfast we head east this into the state of Mpumalanga. Our journey follows part of the famous Panorama route, which includes Pilgrim’s Rest, declared a national monument to the days of the late 19th century gold rush. Weather permitting, we will make a stop at God’s Window for an amazing view from the top of the Drakensburg Escarpment, several hundred metres down to the Lowveld below.

In the evening dinner at the hotel / lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                         Overnight: Lodge / Hotel

DAY 11: Kruger National Park

Early morning at 4:30am we depart for Kruger National Park. An unforgettable day as we embark on a full-day game drive in the iconic Kruger National Park. Our 4×4 safari vehicles offer the best views of the surrounding area and hopefully see all of the ‘big five’- lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. There is always something to see as nearly 150 different species of mammal reside in the park, together with hundreds of bird species and the Lowveld flora. After our fascinating day we return to our hotel.  In the evening dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                         Overnight: Lodge / Hotel

DAY 12: Kruger National Park – Johannesburg

After breakfast, we check out and depart for Johannesburg.

Upon arrival proceed on an orientation tour of Johannesburg to include visiting Gold Reef City, a replica of ancient Johannesburg. Visit Old houses Museum, Gold Mine and watch the demonstrations of Gold being poured and minted.

In the evening transfer for dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner                                                         Overnight: Johannesburg

DAY 13: Depart Johannesburg – London

Today, you will be transferred to Johannesburg International Airport to board your flight for London Heathrow Airport.

Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14: Arrival London

On arrival at London Heathrow Airport, follow signs for arrival/baggage claim, clear immigration, collect baggage and follow sign for exit.

Note:

• Return flight – If your flight departs in the morning, you will arrive in U.K. on the same day.
• Return flight – If your flight departs in the afternoon / evening, you will arrive in U.K. on the next day.

** Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful holiday. **