SOUTH AFRICA – A WORLD IN ONE COUNTRY 14 DAYS

South Africa is a kaleidoscope of different races, scenery, wildlife and spectacular culture. Often labeled as the “Rainbow Nation” it abounds in diversity in every aspect of Life – language, culture, religion, food, art, music, dance and dress. The most popular tourist destination is the entertainment complex of the Lost city and the Sun city. This is one of the hottest destinations in the world ! The Garden route offers scintillating vistas along the 800 kms of stretch. Capetown with its table mountain and Signal hill, Durban and the Golden Mile, The Karoo with its Ostrich farms and Cango caves, The dignified Drakensburg and the Kruger national park all have their own identity and individuality. See the Big Hole at Kimberly, the birthplace of diamonds adoring many a crown ! Hot air ballooning and a host of sea sports are available very easily. Last but not the least south Africa has a sizeable Indian population who have settled there and made the country their own. They have contributed in their own way to the building and fabric of the country. We will give you a fascinating and in-depth feel of this beautiful country

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
* Cape Town * Garden Route * Knysna Choe Joe train * Cango caves * Oudtshoorn Karoo 
* George * Durban * Shakaland * Johannesburg * Sun City * Kruger National Park 

THE TOUR FEATURES

Day 04: Garden Route (B,L,D)

Today the garden route tour begins. The Garden route is the jewel of South Africa and undoubtedly the most picturesque .Stretching from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth it is a stretch of lush vegetation, gorges, rivers and unspoilt beaches.
The guests are picked up at 08hrs and they travel to Worcester via Du Toits Kloof mountain pass. At Worcester they visit the fascinating open Air museum, a live and interesting exhibition dedicated to the farming community. Lunch is arranged at a restaurant in Montague. They then travel through the Outeniqua mountains to the little Karoo. Changing scenery from lush farmland to semi-desert areas make this a day of surprises. A warm welcome awaits them from the staff of the Riempies Estate hotel where they we stay overnight. 

Today you awake to the freshness of the Karoo air. After a good breakfast we visit the world famous Cango Caves, where they take a guided tour lasting over an hour - full of fascination. The Cango caves are one of the largest Stalactite and Stalagmites caves and the various illuminated chambers inside are awe inspiring. They then set off to the Crocodile and Cheetah farm, to see the breeding of these frightening Reptiles, but even more fascinating is Oudtshoorn and they visit high gate Ostrich farm for a tour and lunch. The afternoon brings them over the mountains, through George and wilderness en route to Knysna. Overnight stay at Knysna. 

Day 06: Knysna Choe Joe train George (B,L,D)

After a leisurely breakfast we will have some time to spend on their own in the quaint and calm village of Knysna. Alternatively their guide will take them to the Garden of Eden to show them the heart of the garden route. Late morning we set sail on the Knysna lagoon aboard a private catamaran. Sailing is one of the traditional modes of transport in this area and here you will be able to enjoy a most spectacular view of the area before they return to Knysna for lunch. We may then join a real steam train which travels along one of the world's most picturesque train Routes from Knysna to George (this is subject to conditions being favorable for the train to operate) After arriving at George the guide will transfer them to the King George hotel or similar. 

Today the tour comes to an end when you are transferred to Johannesburg Airport for the Flight home.