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Highlights of South Africa
15 Days / 12 Nights or 16 Days / 13 Nights
Departures: Daily from Ireland.
(Minimum 2 persons travelling together.)
The perfect way to explore a World in one Country. Cape Town, the legendary Garden Route with fabulous scenery and experience the wonderful wildlife at our popular Game Reserves. Below is a typical itinerary detailing one of Twohigs most popular tours to South Africa.
- Cape Town: 5 nights
- Oudtshoorn: 2 nights
- Knysna: 1 night
- Plettenberg Bay: 2 nights
- Kariega Game Reserve: 2 nights
DAY 1 - IRELAND / CAPE TOWN
Fly to London to connect with British Airways or South African Airways flight to Cape Town. On arrival pick up your Budget car hire and transfer to the Southern Sun the Cullinan hotel for 5 nights.
DAY 2 - 6 - CAPE TOWN & THE WINELANDS
5 days spent at leisure exploring Cape Town and the winelands. Take a scenic coastal drive along Chapmans Peak, or visit the Waterfront, known for its many restaurants and boutique shops. Visit the wine estates, only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, indulge in a little wine tasting and enjoy the countryside! Historical day trips to Robben Island, museums and townships are also a must. Overnights at the Southern Sun the Cullinan hotel. (B)
DAY 7 - CAPE TOWN / OUDTSHOORN
After breakfast, drive along the picturesque Robertson Pass to Oudtshoorn, where you will spend two nights at the Queens Hotel. (B)
DAY 8 - OUDTSHOORN
Oudtshoorn, the largest town in the Little Karoo, is also known as the feather capital of the world, as the climate makes it an ideal breeding ground for the world’s largest bird, the Ostrich. Located close to Oudsthoorn is the Cango Caves, one of the world’s natural wonders, sculpted by nature through the ages. Overnight at the Queens Hotel. (B)
DAY 9 - OUDTSHOORN / KNYSNA
After breakfast, drive through the small town of George and pass through the beautiful Wilderness area and on to Knysna. Overnight at Knysna Log Inn. (B)
DAY 10 - KNYSNA / PLETTENBERG BAY
Drive along the famous Garden Route until you reach Plettenberg Bay where you spend 2 nights at Whalesong Coastal Lodge. (B)
DAY 11 - PLETTENBERG BAY
Plettenberg Bay is a place of stunning natural beauty offering pristine forests, unspoilt beaches and an idyllic temperate climate. Plettenberg Bay is also one of the best locations worldwide for boat-based whale and dolphin watching. Overnight at Whalesong Coastal Lodge. (B)
**DAY 12 - PLETTENBERG BAY / KARIEGA GAME RESERVE
After early breakfast, drive to Port Elizabeth airport and drop off your Budget car for 1200hrs. You will be met at the Budget car hire counter for your private transfer to Kariega Game Reserve where you will stay for the next 2 nights. After lunch, relax and enjoy the views of this wonderful region. Late afternoon enjoy an evening safari. Sundowners are served during your drive in the bush, before returning to the lodge for a welcome dinner. Overnight Kariega Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 13 - KARIEGA GAME RESERVE
Today, experience an early morning game drive followed by a river cruise. Other activities available for the afternoon include a guided walk, mountain biking or canoeing. After lunch, its time to relax before departing on your afternoon game drive, followed by dinner. Overnight at Kariega Lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 14 - KARIEGA GAME RESERVE / LONDON
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Port Elizabeth airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards to London with British Airways or South African Airways. (B)
DAY 15 - LONDON / IRELAND
Arrive London Heathrow and connect with your onward flight to Ireland.
B = Breakfast. L = Lunch. D = Dinner. NM = No meals.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation as specified.
- International and domestic flights as specified.
- Budget Group X Car Hire as specified.
- Meals as indicated in tour description.
- Game Drives as specified.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- All meals not stated.
- Items of a personal nature.
- International and domestic departure tax.
- Optional tours mentioned.
- Personal Insurance.
Prices
Price per person sharing:
01 Jan - 31 Jan €2539
01 Feb - 31 Mar €2869
01 Apr - 31 Apr €2409
01 May - 31 Aug €2239
01 Sep - 31 Dec €2679
South African Airways Flights Supplements
21 Mar - 31 Mar, 01 Jul - 15 Aug, 15 Dec - 24 Dec €179
British Airways Flights Supplements
01 Jan - 28 Mar, 10 Apr - 30 Jun, 19 Aug - 14 Dec, 24 Dec - 31 Dec €35
29 Mar - 09 Apr, 01 Jul - 18 Aug, 15 Dec - 23 Dec €209
To request a quote for your specific dates, please call us on 01 648 0800 or click here to use our request a quote form.
The Cape, Gardern Route & Thornybush Private Game Reserve (Kruger National Park)
**Here is your chance to add Kruger National Park and Thornybush Game Reserve to your tour. A compulsory overnight is required at Port Elizabeth before flying to Kruger Park due to flight schedules. Remember that you are adding an extra day to your holiday on this option! Your tour now continues as follows:
**DAY 12 - PLETTENBERG BAY / PORT ELIZABETH
After breakfast, drive to Port Elizabeth where you will overnight at the Protea Hotel Marine for 1 night. (B)
DAY 13 - PORT ELIZABETH / EASTGATE (HOEDSPRUIT)
After an early morning breakfast return your car to Port Elizabeth airport before flying to Eastgate (Hoedspruit) via Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Thornybush Game reserve where you will stay at Chapungu Lodge for 2 nights. After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 - THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE
After an early morning game drive enjoy a late breakfast after returning to the Lodge. This afternoon, enjoy a bush-walk. Evening game drive before dinner. Overnight Chapungu Lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 - THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE / LONDON
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to Eastgate (Hoedspruit) airport to fly to Johannesburg and onwards to London with British Airways or South African Airways.
DAY 16 - LONDON / IRELAND
Arrive London Heathrow and connect with your onward flight to Ireland.
Prices
Price per person sharing:
01 Jan - 31 Jan €2639
01 Feb - 31 Mar €2699
01 Apr - 31 Apr €2399
01 May - 31 Aug €2349
01 Sep - 31 Dec €2749
South African Airways Flights Supplements
21 Mar - 31 Mar, 01 Jul - 15 Aug, 15 Dec - 24 Dec €179
British Airways Flights Supplements
01 Jan - 28 Mar, 10 Apr - 30 Jun, 19 Aug - 14 Dec, 24 Dec - 31 Dec €35
29 Mar - 09 Apr, 01 Jul - 18 Aug, 15 Dec - 23 Dec €209
To request a quote for your specific dates, please call us on 01 648 0800 or click here to use our request a quote form.