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ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA 9DAYS

If you have constraints of time or budget and yet want to have a maximum feel of South Africa, then we have this ideal plan for you.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
* Cape Town * Oudtshoorn * Cango caves * Knysna * Johannesburg * Pretoria * Sun City

THE TOUR FEATURES
DAY 1 CAPE TOWN.


Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where our representative will meet and greet you. Check-in at the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at Cape Town.

Arrive Brisbane Airport where you will be greeted at the airport arrival lounge by our representative who will be waiting for you with a placard bearing your name. Direct transfer by SIC coach to your Gold Coast Hotel for Check-in (early check-in subject to room availability). After you freshen up after your long flight we will take you to Brisbane's famous Pacific Fair Shopping Centre for your first experience of this beautiful Australian city. Evening return to Hotel. Indian Dinner [-/-/D] Night at your beautiful Hotel at Gold coast.
DAY 2 CAPE TOWN.


Breakfast is at your hotel. Depart on your scheduled Full day Cape Peninsula tour Travel at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa's most scenic routes.Cape Point, where (by tradition) two marine ecosystems meet, is the highlight. Then drive through the historic naval base town of Simon's Town and allow time for a stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island, to view seals and sea birds at Duiker Island (weather permitting). During summer, several thousand Cape Fur Seals along with the rate Black Cormorant lollop leisurely among the kelp beds. Indigenous fauna and flora are conserved in this priceless wilderness area. The scenery en route to Cape Point, at the South Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape. The new lighthouse the most powerful in the world beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean. Ascend to the top by Funicular. Visit the penguins at Bouder's Beach. Proceed back to Cape Town in the late afternoon. Overnight at Cape Town.
DAY 3 CAPE TOWN.

Breakfast at the hotel. Afternoon scheduled Cape Town city tour that includes Table Mountain. Depart for Table Mountain. Ascend by Rotair which has a revolving floor that allows passengers a 360-degree view of the city and mountain as they travel towards the top (whether permitting) Enjoy unforgettable sweeping views of “the fairest Cape”. Descend from Upper Cableway station and proceed onto a brief city tour. Overnight at Cape Town.
DAY 4 OUDTSHOORN & CANGO CAVES.


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Oudtshoorn the Ostrich capital of the world. Proceed to the Highgate Ostrich Ranch. Come face to face With the biggest bird in the world. Afterwards visit the Cango Caves, 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.Visit the Cheetah and crocodile farm (Cango Wildlife Ranch). Over 300 crocodiles, ranging from 50 cm to four metres in length, inhabit the ranch. Check-in upon arrival at the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight at Oudtshoorn.
DAY 5 KNYSNA


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Knysna, explore the quaint town known for its art & craft shops. “The place of the people, beauty and mystery.” This ever-popular charming town of legend, history, arts and crafts catering to visitor's every need or fancy. Embark on a ferry trip on the Knysna Lagoon to view the famous Knsyna Heads aboard the pleasure boat, the John Benn. Overnight at Knysna.

DAY 6 JOHANNESBURG


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to George airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg meet with a representative who will assist you with your transfer to your hotel. Check-in upon arrival at the hotel Remainder of the day at leisure. Night at Johannesburg.

DAY 7 PRETORIA & SUN CITY


Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Sun City resort via a Pretoria city tour Beautiful Pretoria is known as the “Jacaranda City”. Visit the Voortrekker Monument. This large granite edifice, which incorporates a museum, commemorates the Great Trek. Church Square, dominated by a statue of Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. The square is surrounded by fine old buildings, including the Old Raadsaal (parliament) and the Palace of Justice. The impressive Union Buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1913. Considered by many to be the architect's greatest achievement and South Africa's finest architectural masterpiece. This was the setting for Nelson Mandela's historic inauguration on 10 May 1994. Check-in upon arrival at Sun City. Deep in the heart of the bushveld, at the heart of an ancient volcano, lies sensational Sun City. Africa's Kingdom of Pleasure comprises four marvelous hotels, all offering the fantastic facilities of this legendary resort. Overnight at Sun City.
DAY 8


Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure - When it comes to facilities, Sun City offers an enormous range of things to do both indoors and out. Scintillating entertainment : shows in the Sun City theatre, games and video arcade, a selection of movies in the cinema complex. Wonderful selection of shops and boutiques stocking souvenirs and mementoes of your stay at one of the greatest resorts of them all !. Overnight at Sun City.
DAY 9

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Johannesburg International airport for your flight home.

Optionally on this day you may view the  BIG FIVE Safari at the Pilanesburg game reserve