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SOUTH AFRICAN SPLENDOURS
• Johannesburg • Pretoria • Sun City • Kruger National Park • Zulu Land • Cape Town
     
Day 1 - Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sun City
On arrival at Chennai Airport you will be met and assisted by the Nymphette Tours local representative to board the flight to Johannesburg. On your orientation tour, see the Voortrekker Monument, which commemorates the Afrikaner pioneers who trekked from the Cape to escape British domination, and the Kruger House. We also see the Union Buildings, and the Church Square. Later we proceed to Sun City, a man made fantasy playground offering extensive leisure and entertainment. Lunch at an Indian Restaurant in Johannesburg and dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Sun City. Overnight at The Sun City Cabanas Hotel, or similar. (Lunch, Dinner)

Days 2 & 3 - Sun City
Full days at leisure to enjoy the optional activities available within and outside the Sun City complex. Lunch on own account within the complex. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Sun City. Overnight at The Sun City Cabanas Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 4 - Sun City, Kruger National Park
This morning, depart with your English-speaking driver/guide and drive to Kruger. Visit God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the three Rondavels with breathtaking views over the Blyde Rivier Canyon. Lunch on own account enroute. Later, drive to Kruger National Park. Dinner and
overnight at Protea Kruger Gate, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 5 - Kruger National Park
Early breakfast at the lodge or breakfast packs arranged from the lodge. Later, proceed on a Full Day Game Drive in the Kruger National Park. Lunch at Skukuza Restaurant, or similar (Vegetarian Menu). Dinner and overnight at Protea Kruger Gate, or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 - Kruger National Park, Mbabane
After an early breakfast, depart with your English-speaking driver/ guide for Swaziland, entering at Jeppe’s Reef Border - clear immigration to enter the Kingdom of the Swazi. Lunch on own account. Later visit the Candle or Glass Factory, the Street Market and the Swazi Cultural Village (Entrances not included). Dinner and overnight at Foresters Arms, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 7 - Mbabane, Zulu Land
This morning, drive with your English-speaking driver/guide to the Golela Border, where you will clear immigration to enter back into South Africa. Drive to Shakaland. Light lunch en route to your hotel. Arrive in time for the Zulu cultural experience. Enjoy the traditional Zulu Dance Show after dinner. Dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Shakaland, or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 - Zululand, Durban
Depart with your English-speaking driver/guide for a drive along the panoramic Zululand and south to Durban (approx. 6 hours). On arrival, continue along the palm-lined Victoria Embankment with its statues and exclusive yacht club to the Sugar Terminal. Lunch on own account in Durban. You then visit the Botanical Gardens, before stopping at the Indian Market. The tour terminates at your hotel late evening. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at The Balmoral Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 9 - Durban, Port Elizabeth, Knysna, George
Early breakfast at the hotel or breakfast packs arranged from the hotel. This morning we proceed to Durban Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival, meet your English-speaking driver/guide. After a brief city tour, head southwards, passing Jeffries Bay en route to Natures Valley. Lunch en route to Knysna. Later travel to George. Dinner (Vegetarian Menu) and overnight at The Far Hills Country Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 10 - Oudtshoorn, George
Today, set off with your English-speaking driver/guide over the Outeniqua Pass into the Karoo. The contrast is spectacular, within 20 minutes you have gone from lush green forests to a semi desert area. Visit the Safari Ostrich Farm where you will have a chance to ride an ostrich and even to place a bet on one of the races. Lunch on own account. The afternoon includes a guided tour through the famous Cango Caves, a visit to a Crocodile and Cheetah Farm. Return to George. Dinner (vegetarian menu) and overnight at The Far Hills Country Hotel, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 11 - George, Cape Town
Steam train journey (subject to train operating) from George to Mossel Bay. Visit the Post Office Tree, where early navigators left mail for the homebound ships to Europe. The route to Swellendam is full of romantic history - visit the Drosty Museum. Lunch on own account in Swellendam. Proceed to Cape Town. Dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the Capetonian Hotel, Cape Town, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 12 - Cape Town
After breakfast, we proceed to Table Mountain. Ascend the mountain by aerial cable car (Weather permitting and on own account). Later travel via Sea Point, to view the Twelve Apostles at Camps Bay. At Hout Bay, take a boat trip (weather permitting) out to Duiker Island to see the thousands of Cape fur seals and cormorants that congregate on the island. Drive through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and on to Cape Point, which lies virtually at the tip of Africa. Lunch on own account during the tour. Proceed to witness the large colony of penguins at Boulder’s Beach. Travel to Groot Constantia for wine tasting. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Overnight at The Capetonian Hotel, Cape Town, or similar. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 13 - Cape Town, Chennai
After breakfast we transfer to Cape Town International Airport. The Nymphette Tours local representative will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at check-in. (Breakfast)