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exile in the 19th century. Take some time to explore these delightful towns before enjoying a cellar tour and wine tasting of ‘new-world’ wines at the award-winning Boschendal Estate. Day 6: Cape Town to Knysna B/D Take a scenic drive into the heart of the gorgeous Garden Route and into the picturesque coastal town of Knysna. This historic logging town is hemmed in between the Knysna Lagoon and the mountainous Knysna Forest. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Day 7: Knysna B/L Embark on a Lagoon Cruise to the Knysna Heads aboard the John Benn, a fully enclosed luxury ferry. Enjoy the sea air and the sound of the water lapping around you as you cruise out onto the large lagoon towards its mouth, the Knysna Heads. The Heads are two imposing rocky outcrops that appear to stand sentinel at the mouth of the lagoon. Day 8: Knysna to Port Elizabeth B Depart for Tsitsikamma, a section of the Garden Route famed for luscious forests and dramatic coastlines. In the afternoon head 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. 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 plunging waterfalls and 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. Later in the afternoon, transfer for your overnight return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Tour includes • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Cape Town-Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Knysna-The Rex Hotel, Port Elizabeth- Garden Court Kings Beach, Kruger-Casa Do Sol Hotel & Resort, Johannesburg- Indaba Hotel Fourways • Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways Penguins at Boulders Beach Cape Winelands Lion, Kruger National Park Extend your tour Victoria Falls stay 4 nights, B&B from £939 Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the ‘Smoke that Thunders’. Durban beach stay 5 nights, 3 H Half Board from £849 Relax and explore this stunning coastal city, located in the KwaZulu- Natal province. Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £349 Tour pace: Intermediate Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 207 Africa and the Middle East Victoria Falls