Cities in South Africa:
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Cape Town
The great climate, the breathtaking natural setting, and well-developed infrastructure make Cape Town one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. A harmonious blend of architectural styles with Edwardian, Victorian, Islamic and Dutch buildings meticulously preserved between the high-rise office blocks, enhance the cosmopolitan ambiance of the city. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop and the blend of 2 oceans (the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean) and hence 2 different styles of beach, Cape Town is an unrivaled holiday destination. The city also encloses the 36 hectare Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden that contains protected natural forest. There are over 7000 species in cultivation at Kirstenbosch, including many rare and threatened species of the Cape Floristic Region. In 2004 this Region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Cape Town
The great climate, the breathtaking natural setting, and well-developed infrastructure make Cape Town one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. A harmonious blend of architectural styles with Edwardian, Victorian, Islamic and Dutch buildings meticulously preserved between the high-rise office blocks, enhance the cosmopolitan ambiance of the city. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop and the blend of 2 oceans (the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean) and hence 2 different styles of beach, Cape Town is an unrivaled holiday destination. The city also encloses the 36 hectare Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden that contains protected natural forest. There are over 7000 species in cultivation at Kirstenbosch, including many rare and threatened species of the Cape Floristic Region. In 2004 this Region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the center of a large metropolitan area in the wealthiest South-African region, Gauteng. Served by 2 international airports, the city is mostly known as a gold and diamond trade source. However, it also developed its touristic side, being the main transit point for the flights to the main South-African attractions. History (Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum), art (Johannesburg Art Gallery, Museum Africa) and entertainment (Gold Reef City amusement park, Zoo park) are just 3 reasons to spend a few days in the city. But maybe the most picturesque site lies 25 km Northwest of the city - it is the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Cradle of Humankind", hosting fossils of the first humanoids.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the center of a large metropolitan area in the wealthiest South-African region, Gauteng. Served by 2 international airports, the city is mostly known as a gold and diamond trade source. However, it also developed its touristic side, being the main transit point for the flights to the main South-African attractions. History (Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum), art (Johannesburg Art Gallery, Museum Africa) and entertainment (Gold Reef City amusement park, Zoo park) are just 3 reasons to spend a few days in the city. But maybe the most picturesque site lies 25 km Northwest of the city - it is the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Cradle of Humankind", hosting fossils of the first humanoids.
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Durban
Durban is famous as the busiest port in South Africa but also as the most popular domestic holiday city because of the city's warm subtropical climate. It has miles of soft, sandy swimming beaches, great surfing and warm weather all year round. There's everything from B&Bs to world-class hotels, and you'll never get bored. Durban offers an excellent mix of design, art, music and food ? peppered with fascinating cultural influences. Even in winter there's a lot to experience, especially with snow-capped mountains, top game reserves, country meanders and loads of other top attractions nearby.
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Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth is a vibrant city, offering all the usual city attractions for tourists: shopping centers, flea markets, nice restaurants, pubs and nightlife entertainment. But it's the surroundings that are really spectacular. The magnificent coastline of Algoa Bay offers endless opportunities for swimming, surfing, snorkeling or diving around corals and shipwrecks; the 40 km of protected beaches are topped by the "Blue Flag" world-class Humewood beach. Nature lovers will be delighted by the Addo Elephant National Park, the Oceanarium and Snake Park at Bayworld and the Seaview Game & Lion Park. Don't miss a trip to Thornhill in the Apple Express steam train on the world's highest narrow-gauge bridge and the mountain-biking trails on Baakens River or along the Swartkops Valley.
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Nelspruit
Often seen as the gateway to Kruger National Park, Nelspruit is certainly more than that. The capital of Mpumalanga province lies on the Crocodile River, in the northeastern South Africa. A helicopter round may open your appetite for the various natural attraction Nelspruit has to offer. Be sure you don't miss a walk into the world's oldest caves at Sudwala, where a dinosaur park is a fascinating simulation of the world as it was in pre-historical times. The Lowveld Botanical Garden is unique by its high variety of indigenous plants and the man-made rain forest. Animal lovers seeking something special and really emotional should visit the chimpanzee rehabilitation center. The many citrus farms around the area ensure a tropical feast for any tourist.
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Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is an Eastern region of South-Africa, known as "the place where the sun rises". This land hosts the most famous game reserve and is full of tribal legends and more stories about the 19th century gold rush era. The geographic diversity is impressive, as you may find here basically everything - from high mountains crossed by panoramic passes and valleys to large plains, rivers and waterfalls, all hosting a rich wildlife. Certain superlatives may be found here, like the oldest known cave, the world's third-highest canyon and the best private game lodges. There's surely no chance for a nature lover to get bored between bird-watching, hiking, fishing or horse-riding.
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Hermanus
Located in the heart of the Whale Route, on the Cape south coast, Hermanus has developed from a rustic whaling and fishing village into one ofthe world's best whale-viewing sites from June to November. It's also home to the world's only Whale Crier, who signals whale locations using a kelp horn.This area of the Cape South Coast is of such beauty and botanical significance that, in 1998, it became the first UNESCO-declared Biosphere Reserve in Southern Africa. You will be charmed by Hermanus? scenic beauty complemented by fine restaurants, numerous art galleries, boutiques, and shops. Nature enthusiasts can choose from a multitude of outdoor and adventure activities such as golf, tennis, squash, bowls, canoeing, yachting, diving and surfing. For those who need the adrenalin rushes there are the thrills of hang gliding and powerboat racing.
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Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park is not just about big game. There are wilderness areas of great natural beauty where you can discover unique forests, brilliant birding and traces of early humankind.
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers an amazing wildlife experience. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park boasts nearly 2 million hectares. Kruger National Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Truly the flagship of the South African national parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians.
It's one of the few places where fever tree forests grow side by side with forests of giant baobabs. The trees line the banks of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers: the slim, pale, luminescent green trunks of the fever trees glimmering between the massive dark brown trunks of the baobabs.
When you stay at Pafuri Camp, one of the Kruger Park's private lodges, you're in the ancestral lands of the Makuleke people, who, in partnership with Wilderness Safaris, act as custodians and landlords of this wildly beautiful area.
Well over a million years ago, Homo erectus walked and lived here. You'd find Stone-Age hand-axes and unexcavated dinosaur fossils.
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Stellenbosch
Founded in 1679 and steeped in Anglo-Dutch tradition, the idyllic town of Stellenbosch developed into one of South Africa's wine Meccas, known worldwide for its quality wines and the spectacular beauty of the surroundings. The Stellenbosch Wine Route includes 106 cellars where you can enjoy a full day's wine tasting activities, wine buying and even indulge in getting to know our great South African way of life. For nature lovers, there are several hiking trails within the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. Stellenbosch offers almost every outdoor activity you could desire. The popular Cheetah Outreach Project is a popular hit with family groups visiting the Spier wine farm, as it will entertain and educate the kids for the day.
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Suggested Itineraries:
Grand Tour of South Africa
13 nights from $4,185*
Discover South Africa on this fully escorted tour that will take you to many of South Africa's most well known attractions and destinations. Big 5 game viewing in the world renowned Kruger National Park, a visit to the mountain Kingdom of Swaziland, a chance to observe the endangered white rhino in the reserve responsible for saving them from extinction. Experience the St Lucia wetland - part of a World Heritage Site and stay in two of South Africa's Indian Ocean cities - Durban and Port Elizabeth. Travel along the famous Garden Route and experience the spectacular natural scenery this region offers en-route to cosmopolitan Cape Town - voted in 2011 as World's Best Destination.
Included:
· Flight into Johannesburg and out of Cape Town
· Meet and greet at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg by an English speaking local representative.
· 24/7 Service and Travel Excursion Desk Service
· 4 star graded accommodation
· 2 nights at Perry's Bridge Hollow or similar hotel in Johannesburg
· 1 night at Royal Swazi or similar hotel in Mbabane
· 2 nights at Ghost Mountain Inn or similar hotel in Mkuze
· 1 night at Elangeni Sun or similar hotel in Durban
· 1 night at Radisson Blu or similar hotel in Port Elizabeth
· 2 nights at Lairds Lodge or similar hotel in Plettenberg Bay
· 1 night at De Opstal Country Lodge or similar hotel in Oudshoorn
· 3 nights at Southern Sun Waterfront or similar hotel in Cape Town
· Meals: 13 Breakfast, 7 dinners and 1 lunch
· Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
· English speaking registered tour guide
· Open vehicle game drives
· Cultural and historic visits-excursions
· Boat cruise in St Lucia
· Tsitsikamma Forest Walk
· Knysna Elephant Park tour
· Birds of Eden tour
· Ostrich Farm tour
· Cango Caves tour
· Cape Peninsula tour
· Cape Winelands tour
· Cape Town City tour
· Departs Daily, subject to availability
· PLEASE NOTE!! Minimum 2 passengers
Discover South Africa Tour
15 nights from $3,139*
Discover your South African soul as you explore the country at your own pace, allowing you to travel like a local, seeing all the best spots and best kept secrets. Enjoy the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town and the beautiful Garden Route and relax in two of South Africa's Indian ocean cities, Durban and Port Elizabeth. Experience the Kingdom of the Zulu, have a real Safari adventure in the world famous Kruger National Park and learn about the history and people of this incredible country.
Included:
· Flight into Cape Town and out of Johannesburg
· Meet and greet at Cape Town International airport by an English speaking representative.
· 24/7 Service and Travel Excursion Desk Service
· Accommodation according to option selected (3 star or 4 star)
· 4 nights at Cape Ritz Hotel (3 star) OR The Bantry Bay Luxury Suites (4 star) in Cape Town
· 1 night at Montague Country Hotel (3 star) OR Mimosa Lodge (4 star) in Montague
· 2 nights at Graywood Hotel (3 star) OR Knysna Log Inn (4 star) in Oudshoorn
· 1 night at Laird's Lodge in Plettenberg Bay (3 star) OR Periwinkle (4 Star) in Plettenberg Bay
· 1 night at Kelway Hotel (3 star) OR Ibayi Guest lodge (4 star) in Port Elizabeth
· 2 nights at Elephant Lake Inn (3 star) OR Ubizane Tree Lodge (4 star) in Natal
· 1 night at Ezulwini Sun (3 star) OR Lugogo Sun (4 star) in Mbabane
· 1 night at Casa Do Sol - Casa Rooms (3 star) OR Casa Do Sol Villa (4 star) in Hazyview
· 2 nights at Protea Hotel Kruger Gate (3-star) OR Lodge experience Arathusa Game Lodge (4 star)
· Meals: Breakfast daily, 3 dinners and 1 lunch (4 star option)
· Car Rental Group M - Toyota Yaris or similar
· Unlimited kilometres
· Airport surcharges when rented from an Airport
· Tourism Levy
· Super Cover Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) - terms and conditions apply
· Super Cover Theft Loss Waiver (TLW) - terms and conditions apply
· PAI - Personal Accident Insurance (Benefits available on request)
· Departs Daily, subject to availability
· PLEASE NOTE!! Minimum 2 passengers
Wildlife and Warriors tour
6 nights from $2,979*
Kruger National Park, home to the Big Five, offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. KwaZulu Natal, home to the formidable Zulu nation, encompasses a combination of cultures - African, European and Indian. These are two of the highlights of this fully escorted tour. You will be taken through the beautiful Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, and will visit the mountain Kingdom of Swaziland. You will also have a chance to observe the endangered white rhino in the reserve responsible for saving them from extinction, and experience the St Lucia wetland - part of a World Heritage Site and stay in the cosmopolitan city of Durban, situated on the Indian Ocean.
Included:
· Flight into Johannesburg and out of Durban
· Meet and greet at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg by an English speaking representative.
· 24/7 Service and Travel Excursion Desk Service
· 4 star graded accommodation
· 2 nights at Perry's Bridge Hollow or similar hotel in Johannesburg
· 1 night at Royal Swazi Sun or similar hotel in Mbabane
· 2 nights at Ghost Mountain Inn or similar hotel in Mkuze
· 1 night at Elangeni Sun or similar hotel in Durban
· Meals: 6 x Breakfast, 4 x Dinner and 1 x lunch
· Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle
· English speaking registered tour guide
· Departs Daily, subject to availability
· PLEASE NOTE!! Minimum 2 passengers
*Prices include all airline tickets with all taxes and surcharges... read more
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