We Love —
- Heading to South Africa on holiday to see some of the country's most beautiful national parks - which are filled with wonderful flora and fauna.
- Experiencing unforgettable moments thanks to the many excursions included as part of this offer!
- Spending serene moments in the amazing city of Cape Town perched on the south-western tip of South Africa - with many unbelievable beaches!
Customer reviews —
Our Offers —
Dreaming of visiting South Africa on your next holiday? Then look no further and why not book a 9-night stay traveling across the main sights and cities of South Africa? Make the most of this amazing country with an initial stay in Cape Town for 3 nights with an included rental car. After this, enjoy an included domestic flight from Cape Town to Durban and start a 6-night self-drive trip in Durban which will lead you in a direction full of beautiful landscapes with your next included rental car!
On this tour, you will stay in South Africa for 9 nights/10 days!
Your Itinerary in Brief —
Are you ready for a breath of fresh air in the midst of South Africa's tropical beauty? During your 10-day / 9-night self-drive tour, we offer you an itinerary that will allow you to discover the beauty of this multifaceted country. Don't wait any longer!
Your Itineary:
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town
Day 2: Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope Peninsula
Day 3: Cape Town - Wine Route
Day 4: Cape Town - Durban (internal flight included)
Day 5: Durban - Hluhluwe
Day 6: Hluhluwe - Swaziland
Day 7: Swaziland - Kruger National Park
Day 8: Kruger National Park
Day 9: Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon area
Day 10: Blyde River Canyon - Johannesburg (departure flight)
Please note that the order of activities can be changed without affecting the programme.
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Day 1-3: Cape Town & The Cape of Good Hope
Day 1: Cape Town
Arrival at Cape Town airport
You will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative, who will give you your travel documents and assist you in picking up your rental car.
Departure in the direction of Cape Town, then check in at the hotel.
Suggested optional excursion with supplement: Guided tour of Cape Town (bookable on the next page of the booking process)
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Rosedene Guest House 4* (or similar)
Day 2: Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope
Breakfast at the hotel.
Suggested optional excursion with supplement: Guided tour of Cape Town Peninsula (bookable on the next page of the booking process)
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Rosedene Guest House 4* (or similar)
Day 3: Cape Town - The Wine Route
Breakfast at the hotel.
Discover the Wine Route, the region of South Africa's famous vineyards where imposing mountains dominate fertile valleys that are nestled with beautiful properties and mansions imbued with Cape Dutch architecture.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Rosedene Guest House 4* (or similar)
Day 4 - 6: Durban, Hlujluwe & Swaziland
Day 4: Cape Town - Durban
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drop off your rental car at Cape Town airport and check in for your flight to Durban.
Arrival at Durban airport.
Pick up your new rental car at Durban airport.
Explore Durban, the capital of the Natal region, at your leisure. A city with a subtropical climate, it remains a famous seaside resort for South Africans. Durban is also the largest city in the Kwazulu Natal province and the third largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at the Quarters Hotel 4* (or similar)
Day 5: Durban - Hlujluwe
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Maputaland, a large sugar cane region with fields of sugar cane visible from the road, as well as colossal eucalyptus and fir plantations. All the land in Maputaland is under the guardianship of "King Zulu".
It is the perfect natural setting for private reserves. The Zulus arrived in this area in the early 17th century. They planted cereals that they brought with them, and lived by hunting. Maize was brought to them by Portuguese traders. Elephants were very common in this area during the time of the Nguni people. For the Zulu people, the elephant is "Ndlovu", or sacred. But King Shaka Zulu came to know and appreciate the white man's passion for ivory!
Dinner and overnight stay at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge 3* (or similar)
Day 6: Hlujluwe - Swaziland
Departure for your game drive in the reserve.
Return to the hotel and have breakfast.
Drive to Swaziland, a small independent kingdom. The current King H.M. KING MSWATI III was crowned in April 1986.
Swaziland owes its picturesque character to the prevention of its traditions, habitats, ceremonies, and political institutions. The language of the country is Siswati.
This is traditional Africa. Most of the inhabitants still go to consult the "Inyanga", a witch doctor, or the "Sangoma", a traditional healer.
Lunch at your own leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Maguga Lodge 3* (or similar).
Day 7 - 10: Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon & Johannesburg
Day 7: Swaziland - Kruger National Park
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Suggested excursion with supplement: Interaction with elephants (bookable on the next page of the booking process).
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Mjejane River Lodge 4* (or similar)
Day 8: Kruger National Park
Breakfast at your own leisure.
Kruger National Park represents one of the largest nature reserves on the continent. It is home to 300 different species of trees, 450 birds, 106 mammals, and a multitude of fish, snakes, iguanas, and turtles.
Suggested optional excursions with extra charge: (bookable on the next page of the booking process)
- Sunrise safari in the Kruger National Park
- Sunset safari in the Kruger National Park
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at Mjejane River Lodge 4* (or similar)
Day 9: Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to the Blyde River Canyon area. Discover the Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, and the Three Rondavels or take a cruise on the Blyde or visit Pilgrim's Rest.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at the Graskop Hotel 3* Plus (or similar)
Day 10: Blyde River Canyon - Johannesburg (Departure)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Johannesburg Airport. Drop off your rental car at the OR Tambo Johannesburg Airport.
Please note: the vehicle is rented in 24-hour increments. The vehicle must therefore be returned before the time you picked it up in Durban or you will be charged for an extra day.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Check-in for your return flight.
Your Hotels —
Hand-Picked Just For You
Maximum room capacity
Stay in a Standard Double Room or Similar at our selected 3/4* Standard Hotels/Lodges throughout your tour depending on the daily itinerary.
The hotels during your trip:
Cape Town - 3 Nights at the Rosedene Guest House 4* - Deluxe Room - Breakfast
Durban - 1 Night at the Quarters Hotel 4* - Standard Room - Breakfast
Hluhluwe - 1 Night at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge - Room or Tent - Half Board and 1 Game Drive included in the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve
Swaziland - 1 Night at the Maguga Lodge 3* - Standard room - Half Board
Kruger Park - 2 Nights at the Mjejane River Lodge 4* - Standard room - Full Board and 2 4X4 Safari included per day
Graskop - 1 Night at the Graskop Hotel 3* - Standard Room - Breakfast
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a board basis as per the itinerary as follows: Cape Town - Breakfast Durban - Breakfast Hluhluwe - Half Board Swaziland - Half Board Kruger Park - Full Board Graskop - Breakfast
Car Hire: —
Make the most of your holiday by making use of the included car rental for the duration of your stay! Depending on the number of guests in your group, you will be able to avail of three different types of vehicles which are: Category C "Toyota Corolla/manual" (or similar) - 1 to 3 people maximum. Category K "Toyota Urban cruiser/ automatic" (or similar) - 4 people maximum. Category P "T6 VW KOMBI/ automatic" (or similar) - 5 to 7 people maximum. Required: An international driving license is required for all vehicle rentals. Credit card required (in the name of the driver) - A fee of around ZAR 3,925 will be deducted at the beginning of the rental and returned at the end of the rental.
Your Optional Excursions —
Optional Guided Tour of Cape Town (Half-day)
The Cape Town City tour will take you through the picturesque Malaysian neighborhood, and charming low-rise pastel houses - The BOKAAP Museum gives a good idea of the lifestyle of a Malay family. Next, you will visit the Castle of Good Hope, one of the oldest European buildings in South Africa. Then it is onto Climbing Table Mountain by cable car: This can only be done on days when the mountain is not covered by clouds or hidden in dense fog!
Optional Guided Tour of Cape Town Peninsula with Included Lunch (Full-day)
Departure to the wine route, the region of the famous South African vineyards where imposing mountains dominate fertile valleys in which are nestled wonderful properties and mansions imbued with Cape Dutch architecture. Visit Stellenbosch, the main town of the wine region, which today includes over 100,000 hectares of vineyards. Cape wines have long since acquired a worldwide reputation.
It is in this region that you will see many Cape Dutch-style houses. Wine tasting at the winery. Drive to Franschhoek, the "French corner". It is in this beautiful valley that the French Huguenots with the Dutch settlers started in the 17th century the culture of the vine. Visit the city with the museum of the Huguenots and the region.
Kruger Safari - Optional Sunrise Safari
Kruger Park is one of the largest nature reserves on the continent. It is home to 300 different species of trees, 450 birds, 106 mammals and a variety of fish, snakes, iguanas and turtles. This tour comes with an included English-speaking ranger and is an open vehicle with 30 seats (non-privatized).
Kruger Safari - Optional Sunset Safari
Kruger Park is one of the largest nature reserves on the continent. It is home to 300 different species of trees, 450 birds, 106 mammals and a variety of fish, snakes, iguanas and turtles. This tour comes with an included English-speaking ranger and is an open vehicle with 30 seats (non-privatized).
Your Journey to South Africa —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
South Africa
Bordered by two oceans, South Africa is a mosaic of extraordinarily beautiful landscapes: national parks and nature reserves, major cities, mountains and canyons, beaches, turquoise waters and small villages.
South Africa is an absolutely unique country, benefiting from its location at the southern end of the world's most fascinating continent, in a region that offers more scenery than the world's photographers could possibly capture.
