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Self Drive Package Cape Town, Port Elizabeth Southern
Circle
This is a full
tour which covers a huge area of South
Africa. You start at the most popular
attraction in the North called the Kruger
Park and end in one of the most popular
city's in the world, Cape Town. In between
you experience different aspects of South
Africa and the whole tour will give you a
great overview of this amazing country.
Tour Code (SD02)
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22 DAYS SELF DRIVE TOUR
KRUGER TO CAPE TOWN VIA GREAT KAROO
DAY 1: PILGRIMS REST
From
Johannesburg you travel towards Kruger Park but before
you get to Kruger you stay at the historic village of
Pilgrims Rest. Pilgrims Rest is situated on the
magnificent Panorama Route and in the area of Pilgrims
Rest you find an abundance of natural, cultural and
historic gems. Pilgrims Rest offers you a fascinating
window into the past and captures the spirit of a bygone
era and their people in the quest for gold.
Overnight in Pilgrims Rest
DAY 2: KRUGER PARK
Today
you can either drive straight to Skukuza in the Kruger
National Park or you take a detour along the Panorama
Route and visit the popular attractions like Gods
Window, the Three Rondavels and the Blyde River Canyon.
You
enter Kruger via Hazyview and your overnight is in
Skukuza.
DAY 3: KRUGER PARK
Today
you have a full day for game viewing on your own pace.
Overnight in Skukuza
DAY 4: SOUTHERN KRUGER
From
Skukuza you travel more south of Kruger and stay at
Malelane. Overnight in Malelane.
DAY 5: SWAZILAND
From
Melalane you travel towards Swaziland and drive through
this friendly country. Swaziland is a rural charm where
lots of people come to visit. It is well known for arts
and crafts. South Africa held Swaziland as a
protectorate from 1894 to 1899, but after the Boer War,
in 1902, Swaziland was transferred to British
administration. The paramount chief was recognized as
the native authority in 1941. In 1963, the territory was
constituted a protectorate, and on Sept. 6, 1968, it
became the independent nation of Swaziland. Your
overnight will be at a Game Reserve in Swaziland.
DAY 6: ST.LUCIA
From
Swaziland you travel to St.Lucia.
St. Lucia was
formed about 60 to 100 million years ago when the Indian
Ocean withdrew from the sandy coastal regions of Kwazulu
Natal. The greater St.Lucia Wetlands is one of the
world’s great eco-tourism destinations. The Convention
on Wetlands of International Importance has listed
St.Lucia as having international conservation value. The
region also satisfies the criteria for listing as a
UNESCO World Heritage area.
Today
is not a far drive so you can still enjoy your morning
in Swaziland.
DAY 7: ST.LUCIA
You
have one more day to explore St.Lucia or enjoy one of
the many activities. Overnight in St.Lucia.
DAY 8: SHAKALAND
From
St.Lucia you travel towards Eshowe for a cultural day
and night at Shakaland. At shakaland Experience
the sight of assegaai-wielding warriors, share the
fascinating secrets of the Sangomas and witness
traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making
and the beer-drinking ceremonies. Your program starts at
16h00pm, so you should be there half an hour before
that. Overnight in Shakaland.
DAY 9: UMHLANGA
ROCKS
After your morning
program at Shakaland you travel to the coast to Uhmlanga
Rocks. If time you can still enjoy the golden beaches
and warm waters. Overnight in Uhmlanga.
DAY 10: GIANTS CASTLE
After
your day on the beach you are traveling land inwards.
You head first towards Pietermaritzburg, where you can
visit the Voortrekker Museum. At the Voortrekker Museum
you can get a good overview of the history of Kwazulu
Natal, which is a perfect start. Continuing you visit
Howick and the Howick Falls. From here you can take the
Midland Meander, known for all its arts and crafts shops
until you get the turnoff to the Giant Castle.
Accommodation at Giants Castle
DAY 11: GIANTS CASTLE
You
need one more day at Giants Castle to explore the area.
Activities include: prehistoric rock art, day walks,
bird watching, swimming, game viewing, mountain biking
etc.
Accommodation at Giants Castle
DAY 12: GOLDEN GATE
From
the Giants Castle in the central area of the Drakensberg
you head back to the N3 and follow your way to the
Golden Gate National Park. You can either take the
Highway or the smaller road (which is scenic wise much
nicer), the R74. If you are interested you can visit
Spioenkop Battlefield for some historic information
about the background of this area. Your accommodation is
in Golden Gate National Park.
DAY 13: MIDDELBURG
From
the Golden Gate National Park you take a drive along
Lesotho. This will be a day driving but you pass a
beautiful scenery. Middelburg is located in the Great
Karoo. This area is also called the semi dessert. It is
a dry open landscape with an amazing ground colour.
Middelburg is located on the
banks of the Klein Brak River, the site for developing
the town was carefully chosen, as its development was
important for providing in the secular and spiritual
life of the pioneer farming community which was very far
from anywhere.
DAY 14: GRAAFF REINET
From Middelburg it is not far to
drive to Graaff Reinet. You can drive straight and
explore this beautiful Karoo village or you can take a
little detour along Betheba, a little village which has
staid in the condition of old times. Close to Betheba is
a farm where you can view rock art and artefacts of the
San. A tour is very interesting but booking ahead is
essential.
Overnight in Graaff Reinet
DAY 15: BEAUFORT WEST
Today
you drive the long straight roads of the Karoo to
Beaufort West, where we overnight in a beautiful spot to
experience this part of South Africa. You can book an
optional game drive if you like. Overnight is in
Beaufort West.
DAY 16: OUDTSHOORN
From
Beaufort West you leave to Oudtshoon. Oudtshoorn is
famous for the Ostrich Industry and history. You can
visit one of the interesting Ostrich Farms and the world
famous Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
DAY 17: KNYSNA
From
Oudtshoorn you visit the Garden Route, which is one of
the most popular routes in South Africa. You fist take
the impressive Outeniqua Pass and end up in the capital
of the Garden Route, called George. From George you
drive through the beautiful natural wilderness area to
Knysna. Overnight in Knysna
DAY 18: KNYSNA
You
have another day in Knysna, which you can spend in the
town or you can decide to drive a bit further along the
Garden Route and visit Plettenberg Bay and even
Tsitsikamma. Tsitsikamma is a national park with a
dramatic coastline and a variety of hiking trails. The
forest gives a nice change in scenery from the Karoo.
Overnight in Knysna.
DAY 19: STELLENBOSCH
From
Knysna you travel early in the morning along the N2 to
Stellenbosch. This is a day drive on which you can make
several stops along the route. A good place to stop is
Swellendam, the third town of South Africa after which
you stay in Stellenbosch, which is the second town of
South Africa. Overnight in the wine region of
Stellenbosch.
(In
whale season we can change Stellenbosch to Hermanus to
see whales)
DAY 20: CAPE TOWN
From
Stellenbosch you travel towards the coast and take the
turn to the Cape of Good Hope. You travel along the Cape
of Good Hope to see the penguins in Simonstown, the most
south westerly point at Cape Point and the little
fishing harbour in Houtbay.
Overnight in Cape Town.
DAY 21: CAPE TOWN
This
day you can visit all the popular attraction of Cape
Town, like table mountain, V&A Waterfront (maybe a
cruise to Robben Island), the company Gardens,
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Green market square etc.
Overnight in Cape Town or a late night flight back home.
DAY 22: CAPE TOWN
Travel to the airport and return the car.
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