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Glimpses of South Africa
Glimpses of South Africa
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South Africa is home to diverse landscapes with high mountains, rugged coastlines, open plains and abundant wildlife. It has some of the best vineyards in the world.

  1. Cape Town, a vibrant city with diverse culture, nightlife and wide variety of food. Table Mountain is fun for hiking and exploring, and the Cape of Good Hope makes a great day trip.

  2. Adventure sports, South Africa offers wide range of activities to choose from bungee jumping to shark cage diving, to hiking, horse riding, whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and scores more adventures.

  3. Whale watching, Hermanus, a popular beach side town for whale watching is a huge hit. Between June- November, every year multiple whale species migrates from the cold waters of the Antarctica area to warmer climates, en-route via South African waters. You can see whales all along the coast.

  4. Wildlife, South Africa has a huge array of wildlife. In Kruger National Park, you can spot the Big five, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and eland. Few other game reserves are: Pilanesberg National park, Shamwari game reserve and Addo Elephant National Park.

  5. Wine tours, the famous Route 62 is said to be the world’s longest wine route, with s countless wine farms, vineyards and even brandy cellars. A tour of the region is a must if you love wine, with tastings and walks through the vineyards to see how the process of making wine happens.

  6. Photographers’ Paradise: with some of the most spectacular landscapes, stunning coastlines, dramatic mountains capes, huge areas of untamed bushveld, starkly beautiful semi-deserts, lakes, waterfalls, spectacular canyons, forests and wide plains, amazing wildlife and famous landmarks, South Africa is haven for both amateur and professional photographers.

  7. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, is a World Heritage site and it's 300-year history as a prison shows a historic part of South Africa's apartheid

Glimpses of South Africa Itinerary

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  • Met on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Depart for a private Cape Town city Tour, Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (Table Mountain is weather permitting) for a panoramic view of the city and coastline. Continue through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum, with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Castle and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Later depart for a Robben Island Tour. Overnight stay at the hotel on bed & breakfast basis. (B&B)

  • Breakfast, depart by 9:00 am for Full day Tour of Cape Point; We flank the cold Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must. We now continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony, which has become well established, at Boulders beach near Simonstown. Afternoon proceed for Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (B)

  • Depart after breakfast for Knysna along Route 62 via a stop for the Winelands tour in Stellenbosch – Drive time from Cape Town to Knysna is +/- 6.5 hours. Arrive in Knysna and check into your hotel By 5:00 pm pick up for a Sunset Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Transfer back to the hotel for overnight stay on bed& breakfast basis. (B)

  • Breakfast, depart by 9:00 am for full day tour to Oudtshoorn- is a town in the Western Cape Province in South Africa. By 11:00 am visit the Cango Caves – the Klein Karoo’s oldest and most popular attraction…. One of the world’s natural wonders.By 13:00hrs visit to Cango Wildlife Ranch – here you will have the opportunity to view some of the animal species that inhabited the Karoo Region in the early days. At 15:00hrs - Visit the Safari Ostrich Farm – the ultimate “ostrich experience” with thousands of ostriches to view from incubation stage to full grown adults that visitors can ride. After a long day, transfer back to the hotel for overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis. (B)

  • Arrive in Kruger and depart on a complimentary shuttle transfer to your lodge. Lunch. Leave for game drive by 16:00 hrs returning by 19:00 hrs. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D)

  • Morning game drive 6:00 hrs-8:00hrs. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Morning at leisure. Lunch. Leave for game drive by 16:00 hrs returning by 19:00 hrs. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D)

  • Breakfast, Depart on private road transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to O R Tambo International Airport and onward journey. (B)

Activities

  1. Sight-seeing at various locations

  2. Winelands tour in Stellenbosch

  3. Sunset Cruise on Knysna lagoon

  4. Game drives at Kruger national park


Possible Extensions

  1. Adrenaline rushing sports

  2. Shark cage diving

  3. Walk with the cheetah

  4. Whale watching


What’s Included

  1. Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis

  2. Lunch and dinner at Kruger National park

  3. Game drives in 4x4

  4. Transfers in a saloon car

  5. Services of an English-speaking guide cum driver


Things to Carry

  1. Travel documents

  2. Highly recommended Travel Insurance

  3. Woolens for chilly mornings and evenings

  4. Hats, Stoles, sunglasses and sunscreen

  5. Hiking boots, trekking stick, gloves, hat

  6. Waterproof jackets and pants(trousers)

  7. Hand gloves and warm clothing, thermal suit

  8. Extra Sports shoes or sandals, getter, thermal suit, raincoat, umbrella

  9. Insect repellent

  10. Torch-light - small

  11. Binoculars & Camera – you will need extra storage for digital photos with good wide angle & zoom lens

  12. 3-way power convertible adapters

  13. Snacks and drinks for the journey

  14. Medication and toiletries (lodge provides basic toiletries)


Testimonials

Team at EarthyHues doesn't leave's anything to chance. From explaining the tour, hotel facilities, the extra bits all the way until one departs Kenya, they are meticulous. They make certain that we knew what we were paying for and genuinely wanted us to have a great trip. I could see that the team member was calling the driver to be sure that we were being looked after and having fun. The itineraries planned for us were more than sufficient and good value for money. In addition to the travel planner, I must say that the guides are well behaved and very punctual. As a tourist you can decide to relax, it’s your prerogative but not the guides. They will go with your flow but at the same time make sure that you are reminded what you may miss. Very patient specially with noisy kids around. We were given all the prior information about weather forecast, clothes to carry, tips to be paid, where to stop and other do's and dont's. There’s also a pre-trip briefing that Bhavana does all the time. Through EH, we have traveled extensively with friends and family and always had a great time. Overall, I can strongly recommend anyone to EH. The experience is just Awesome.

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