Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

and holiday village, and Swellendam, a colourful agricultural town surrounded by mountains. Arrive at picturesque coastal, Knysna. This historic logging town is hemmed in between the Knysna Lagoon and the mountainous Knysna Forest. Day 7: Knysna B/L This morning take a ferry across Knysna lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve taking in views of the imposing Knysna Heads. Explore the nature reserve with a guided walk and 4x4 trailer drive seeking out Blue Duiker, Knysna Loerie and the rare African Oyster Catcher. Day 8: Knysna to Port Elizabeth B Depart for Tsitsikamma National Park, a section of the Garden Route famed for luscious forests and dramatic coastlines. Visit a Protea Farm to see South Africa’s national flower, before travelling onward to Port Elizabeth. Day 9: Port Elizabeth to Kruger B/D Fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, where you will be transferred to the town of Hazyview. Your retreat will serve as the perfect base from which to explore Kruger National Park. Day 10: Kruger National Park B An early morning start allows you to take advantage of the best time to enter the national park on what is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the tour. Kruger is one of the biggest, oldest and quite simply one of the best wildlife parks in the world. Covering an area of more than 19 square kilometres, Kruger boasts vast landscapes and the greatest variety of animals including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as giraffe, cheetah, hippos and many species of antelope and smaller animals. Accompanied by an experienced game ranger, you will tour specific areas of the park in an open-sided vehicle offering the very best safari experience with a clear view of the game from an elevated position. Day 11: Kruger B Today is at leisure to relax or explore, or alternately take part in one of our optional excursions (at a fee) including a second 4x4 experience into Kruger. Day 12: Kruger to Johannesburg B Today, travel along the magnificent Panorama Route, one of South Africa’s most stunning scenic drives. Climbing high into the cliff tops witness the fresh mountain scenery and sweeping views over the Klein Drakensberg escarpment at the start of one of the worlds largest canyons; the truly impressive Blyde River Canyon. With awe-inspiring vistas, the route passes natural landmarks such as the spectacular peaks of the three Ronavels. Continue to Johannesburg for your overnight stay. Day 13: Johannesburg to the UK B Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of the city, with a stop at the Apartheid Museum and Soweto Township. Later in the afternoon, transfer for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Elephants, Kruger Cape Point I have nothing but praise for the holiday company and my experience of the holidays has been amazing . I hope this continues. Mark the guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The whole trip was amazing. D. Hayes What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to South Africa with British Airways. See page 136-37 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Cape Town, 3 H Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Knysna, 3 H The Rex Hotel Port Elizabeth, 3 H Garden Court Kings Beach Kruger, 4 H Hippo Hollow Country Estate Johannesburg, 4 H Indaba Hotel ✔ 14 meals ✔ 10 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Victoria Falls Departures & from prices Sep 2023 £2,949 Nov 2024 £2,899 Oct 2023 £2,999 Jan 2025 £3,199 Nov 2023 £2,899 Feb 2025 £2,999 Jan 2024 £2,999 Mar 2025 £3,199 Feb 2024 £2,799 Apr 2025 £2,799 Mar 2024 £2,999 May 2025 £2,699 Apr 2024 £2,599 Jun 2025 £2,599 May 2024 £2,499 Jul 2025 £3,099 Jun 2024 £2,399 Aug 2025 £3,399 Jul 2024 £2,899 Sep 2025 £3,099 Aug 2024 £3,199 Oct 2025 £3,099 Sep 2024 £2,899 Nov 2025 £3,099 Oct 2024 £2,899 • Lead-in price based on 4 Jun 24 • A single supplement starts from just £329 • Tipping paid locally £78 pp per tour Extend your tour Mauritius beach stay, 4 H Half Board, 4 nights from £549 or 7 nights from £739 With a tropical ambience and year-round sunshine, Mauritius’ multicultural identity serves as a fascinating backdrop to an exciting exploration of culture. Victoria Falls experience*, 4 nights, B&B from £1,079 *Please note one night spent in Johannesburg Africa 119 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details