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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DAY
9
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Johannesburg International
airport for your flight home.
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| Optionally
on this day you may view the BIG FIVE Safari at
the Pilanesburg game reserve |
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