South African Overland Tours
With
the country offering a wide variety of diversity, it is difficult to
decide which routes to take and which not. Time is usually a
constraining factor. To ensure one includes most of the popular
attractions, certain well planned tours can be done to see most of the
recommended areas.
Obviously
it does not include all the parts of the country, and it can be included
depending on the clients needs. The following tours are typical examples
that can be done.
Experience
the highlights of
Travel
through most of the popular tourist routes of
This
scenic, yet relaxed trip focuses mainly on the Wildlife of Kruger, and
the attractions of the
Experience the highlights of
Travel
through most of the popular tourist routes of
·
Visit to
·
3 nights in
·
Experience typical South African farm
life and hospitality on route to Kwazulu Natal.
·
Game drive in Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game
Reserve on open vehicles
·
Hippo and Crocodile viewing boat cruise
on St Lucia Estuary, one of SA’s world heritage sites.
·
Boat based whale watching trip on the
Indian Ocean.(seasonal)
·
Day trip of
·
Visit to Stormsriver Mouth, the Big
tree Forests and
·
3-hour tree top canopy tour in the
Knysna Forests.
·
Exciting ferry trip on the Knysna
Estuary, and hiking along the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
·
Steam train trip on the famous
Outeniqua Choo-Choo between Knysna and George
·
Visit to the
·
Whale watching on route to
·
·
Full day trip of the
·
Day trip to
·
Tour of
·
Free days on the beach at Umhlanga and
Mosselbay.
·
Quality meals at some of the most
popular south African Restaurants.
·
Many other scenic attractions on route.
·
Additional days can be added along the
route.
Tour
price per person sharing: (minimum of 2 passengers)
2
persons: R 36,000
3
persons: R 30,000
4-6
persons: R 27,000
The single supplement is R 4,000
The
tour price includes:
All
land transportation and transfers.
20
night’s accommodation in carefully selected guesthouses, hotels and
lodges along the route.
Daily
South African breakfasts and dinners.
All
entrance and conservation fees to National Parks.
Entrance
fees to all attractions, activities and excursions mentioned in the
itinerary.
Domestic
flight between
The
price excludes the cost of International flights, lunches, beverages at
mealtimes, telephone calls, gratuities, laundry services and items of a
personal nature.
There
is a variety of optional extras along the route which can be added to
the itinerary.
Itinerary:
Please
Note: Days can be added to the trip to include other places that guests
would like to visit.
Day
01
Scenic
Departure
from
Day
Panorama Route
to
Today
is set out to explore the scenic
Day
03
Wildlife of the
Enjoy
a full day’s game drive on an open vehicle, accompanied by an
experienced nature guide. Breakfast
packs are provided by the lodge, to enjoy on route at one of the rest
camps or picnic areas in the park. Arrive back at the lodge during the
mid afternoon, to relax at the pool. Dinner is once again served in the
Boma area.
Day
04
Wildlife of the
Enjoy
a Half day game drive on an open vehicle in the park. Arrive back at the
lodge at midday, to relax at the pool.
The last night’s dinner is once again served in the Boma area.
Guest
can choose to rather do a late afternoon game drive followed by a
traditional barbecue in the bush. This gives them time to relax in the
morning, rather than waking up early.
Day
05
On route to the coast with farm style living: Distance for Day: 350 km
Time
to wake up a little later than the previous 2 days.
After breakfast, depart from the
Day
06
Green hills of
We
continue travelling in easterly direction, arriving in the
Day
07
Wildlife of Hluhluwe Game Reserve- Rhino country: Distance for Day: 150
km
Today
we spend the day in the Hluhluwe / Umfolozi game reserve, well known for
its large population of rhinos and the other big game species. Enjoy a 6
hour game drive on open air vehicle. Return to
Day
08
One
of the must do activities during the whale season. Participate in a 2
hour whale watching tour on the open seas. A very experienced operator
takes you out to see these beautiful animals, from as close as 50
meters. (Money back guarantee if we do not see whales and dolphins)
On
the return from this exciting activity, enjoy breakfast, before
departing towards
The
guest house is ideally situated, very close to the beachfront area, as
well as shopping malls and restaurants. Umhlanga is an ideal spot to
stay, small but popular, not to busy, close to
Enjoy
dinner at one of the town’s top restaurants.
Day
09
Enjoy
a city tour of
Day
10
Relaxation time: Distance for the day – Nil
Free
day at the beach, followed again by dinner at one of the town’s
restaurants.
Day
11
On route to the
Transfer
in the mid day to the airport in
Day
12
The
A
day for activities in the surrounding areas. We visit the Storms River
Mouth for a pleasant hike to the hanging bridge across the river. Enjoy
the coastal beauty of the area, before participating in a 3 hour tree
top canopy tour. Explore the forest 30 metres above the ground. Gently
slide on steel cables amongst these giant trees to view the beauty.
(Again, it is one of the must do’s).
We
also visit the
Day
Scenic Garden Route
: Distance for Day: 250 km
We
continue along the garden route, visiting more places of interest before
arriving in Knysna.
Some
of the paces being visited on route include the Big tree forests,
Day
14
Knysna and surrounds: Distance for Day: Nil
A
day set out to explore
Day
15
Something different and relaxing: Distance for Day: 50 km
After
enjoying breakfast, embark on the Outeniqua Choo-Choo train trip towards
George. It is a wonderful 3hour trip by steam train along coastline,
forests and towns along the way. From George it is a short drive to
Day
16
The Klein
We
do a casual but very scenic drive over the
Day
17
Garden route, Whale watching and
It’s
on to
If
the weather is good, we immediately go to
Then
we check into the Portswood Hotel, situated in the Waterfront. It is
ideally situated with excellent views of
Day
18
The
Today
is set out to experience the
Enjoy
a 40 minute cruise to "
We
continue with the scenic drive along Chapman’s
Departing
the
Day
19
Wine, wine and more wine: Distance for Day: 150 km
The
Day 20
Enjoy
the morning ferry trip and guided tour of
Day
21
Sadly, its all over: Distance for Day: 30 km
Last
morning breakfast to reflect on the past 20 day’s adventure through
the country. Enjoy the last few hours at the Waterfront, before being
transferred to the airport for flights to home destinations. Sadly, this
is the end of tour, or additional days can be added.
Additional
information for this tour:
Transportation
is in a fully registered, well maintained air-conditioned Volkswagen
Microbus.
Driving
and guiding done by experienced and professional Registered Tourist
Guide.
The
maximum distance we travel per day will be 400 kilometres, and this is
only on two days. The rest of the days travelling time is much less.
There is no travelling at night time either.
Accommodation
is chosen to satisfy all your needs: good quality venues, safe and
always excellently located, with quality in room facilities and on-suite
bathrooms, restaurants and attractions close by.
Regular
convenience stops are made along the route, including interesting “off
the road” resting areas.
Plenty
of information, maps and guidebooks regarding the route are always
available in the vehicle.
The
focus of the tour is on the journey and places on route, and not the
destination only.
Please
note the above is a pro forma estimate of the tour costs.
The
services quoted are subject to availability upon confirmation. Also
refer to terms and conditions of Allround Tours.
We
hope to hear from you to join us on this exciting adventure through our
beautiful country. Please feel free to add, ask questions, and make
suggestions etc to make it work for you.
We can package it that it suits all your needs.
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Kruger Park, Garden Route and Cape Town in 14 days.
This
scenic, yet relaxed trip focuses mainly on the Wildlife of Kruger, and
the attractions of the Garden Route and Cape Town. It includes the
following special activities and attractions whilst on route:
·
Visit to Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s
Luck potholes, Gods Window, various scenic waterfalls and the
historic gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest.
·
3 nights in Kruger National Park, with
2 full-day game drives on open vehicles.
·
Domestic flight between Kruger and Port
Elizabeth to save travelling time.
·
Visit to Stormsriver Mouth, the Big
tree Forests and Bloukrans Bridge along the Garden Route.
·
3-hour tree top canopy tour in the
Knysna Forests.
·
Exciting ferry trip on the Knysna
Estuary, and hiking along the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
·
Steam train trip on the famous
Outeniqua Choo-Choo between Knysna and George
·
Visit to the Cango Caves and a working
Ostrich farm in Oudshoorn.
·
Whale watching on route to Cape Town
(seasonal)
·
Visit Table Mountain with its
breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula.
·
Full day trip of the Cape Peninsula,
including a boat cruise to Seal Island, Chapman’s Peak, Cape
point, African Penguin Colony at
Simonstown and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
·
Day trip to Cape Winelands, including a
tour of a winery, and wine tasting.
·
Free time in the Victoria and Alfred
Waterfront.
·
Quality meals at some of the most
popular south African Restaurants.
·
Many other scenic attractions on route.
·
Additional days can be added along the
route.
Tour
price per person sharing: (minimum of 2 passengers)
2
persons: R 27,000
3
persons: R 24,000
4-6
persons: R 22,000
The single supplement is R 3,000
The
tour price includes:
All
land transportation and transfers.
13
night’s accommodation in carefully selected guesthouses, hotels and
lodges along the route.
Daily
South African breakfasts and dinners.
All
entrance and conservation fees to National Parks.
Entrance
fees to all attractions, activities and excursions mentioned in the
itinerary.
Domestic
flights between Nelspruit and Port Elizabeth.
The
price excludes the cost of International flights, lunches, beverages at
mealtimes, telephone calls, gratuities, laundry services and items of a
personal nature.
There
is a variety of optional extras along the route which can be added to
the itinerary.
Itinerary:
Please
Note: Days can be added to the trip to include other places that guests
would like to visit.
Day
01
Scenic Mpumalanga: Distance for Day: 390 km
Departure
from Johannesburg and Pretoria hotels, or from Johannesburg
International Airport. We depart
towards the escarpment. Drive through the scenic
farming and mountain areas before arriving at Pligrims Rest. Enjoy
various rest stops on route, including a visit to a Birds of Prey
Centre, where you can see these beautiful birds in flight. Check into
the historical Royal Hotel, a classic example of the bygone era. Enjoy
exploring the old mining town on foot, before relaxing and enjoying a
wonderful welcome dinner.
Day
02
Panorama Route to Kruger National Park: Distance for Day: 250 km
Today
is set out to explore the scenic Panorama Route including God's Window,
Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon.
Enjoy lunch in the town of Graskop, with all
its interesting arts and craft galleries. Continue the scenic drive
towards the Lowveld area and Kruger National Park. Check into the
Premier Protea Hotel Kruger Gate for 3 nights. This hotel is ideally
situated on the banks of the Sabie River, and guests can view the
animals form the viewing deck overlooking the river. Dinner is served in
a traditional open air Boma, after which guests can relax around the
campfire and enjoy the starlit skies above.
Day
03
Wildlife of the Kruger National Park: Distance for Day: 150 km
Enjoy
a full day’s game drive on an open vehicle, accompanied by an
experienced nature guide. Breakfast
packs are provided by the lodge, to enjoy on route at one of the rest
camps or picnic areas in the park. Arrive back at the lodge during the
mid afternoon, to relax at the pool. Dinner is once again served in the
Boma area.
Day
04
Wildlife of the Kruger National Park: Distance for Day: 150 km
Enjoy
a Half day game drive on an open vehicle in the park. Arrive back at the
lodge at midday, to relax at the pool.
The last night’s dinner is once again served in the Boma area.
Guest
can choose to rather do a late afternoon game drive followed by a
traditional barbecue in the bush. This gives them time to relax in the
morning, rather than waking up early.
Day
05
Flight to PE and the Garden Route: Distance for Day: 100 km
Time
to wake up a little later than the previous 2 days.
After breakfast, depart from the Kruger Park towards Kruger
Mpumlanga Airport for the flight to Johannesburg, and connecting flight
to Port Elizabeth. Transfer from the airport to the Beach Hotel. Check
in for one night only. Enjoy time relaxing at the beach, and enjoy a
wonderful dinner at one of Port Elizabeth’s quality restaurants.
Day
06
On route to the Garden Route: Distance for Day: 200 km
After
a short city tour, we travel to the heart of the Garden route. We arrive
at Tsitsikama Village, where we check into the Tsitsikama Village Inn
for 1 night. Again, ideally situated, surrounded by the natural forests.
Participate in a 3 hour tree
top canopy tour. Explore the forest 30 metres above the ground. Gently
slide on steel cables amongst these giant trees to view the beauty.
(Again, it is one of the must do’s).
Enjoy dinner at the restaurant.
Day
07
Scenic Garden Route: Distance for Day: 250 km
We
visit the Storms River Mouth for a pleasant hike to the hanging bridge
across the river. Enjoy the coastal beauty of the area. We also visit
the Bloukrans Bridge to view the highest Bungi jump in the world (216m).
For those interested, this would be at an optional extra cost.
We
continue along the garden route, visiting more places of interest before
arriving in Knysna.
Some
of the paces being visited on route include the Big tree forests,
Natures Valley, Plettenberg Bay and the Knysna Heads. Check into the
Knysna Quays hotel for two nights. The hotel is situated on the Knysna
waterfront area, with various restaurants and tourist attraction on the
doorstep. Enjoy dinner at one of the popular restaurants of the area.
Day
08
Knysna and surrounds: Distance for Day: Nil
A
day set out to explore South Africa’s Town of the year. It has many
interesting attractions which can be done on foot. Explore all the
various arts and craft shops and museums. Enjoy a4 hour trip to the
Featherbed Nature Reserve. This includes a ferry trip on the Estuary,
guided drive to the top of the mountain, and hiking through the forests.
This is followed by a beautiful seafood buffet before returning to the
waterfront by ferry. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool, or
exploring more of the town.
Day
09
Something different and relaxing: Distance for Day: 50 km
After
enjoying breakfast, embark on the Outeniqua Choo-Choo train trip towards
George. It is a wonderful 3hour trip by steam train along coastline,
forests and towns along the way. From George it is a short drive to
Mossel Bay, where you will check into the African Oceans guesthouse for
the next 2 nights. This guest house is situated right on the beachfront,
so guests can relax at the beach. A wonderful dinner is served at the
guesthouse tonight.
Day
10
The Klein Karoo and its surprises- Distance for Day: 200 km
We
do a casual but very scenic drive over the Outeniqua Mountains towards
Oudshoorn. Here we spend the morning doing a 1 hour tour inside the
world famous Cango Caves, as well as visiting a working Ostrich farm.
We return in the afternoon to Mossel Bay to relax at the beach.
Day
11
Garden route, Whale watching and Cape Town: Distance for Day: 400 km
It’s
on to Cape Town today. It is a very scenic drive, via many smaller
towns. We travel along rolling hills and vast wheat fields, and then
fruit and wine farming areas, before crossing over the last mountain
pass to see the views of Cape Town below. (If it is during the whale
season, the route will also include travelling along the coastline to
view the Southern Right Whales that frequent this coastline.)
If
the weather is good, we immediately go to Table Mountain. Take a trip up
Table Mountain with the cable car. There are nice walks on top of the
mountain, and a lovely restaurant to enjoy the view of the Cape
Peninsula.
Then
we check into the Portswood Hotel, situated in the Waterfront. It is
ideally situated with excellent views of Table Mountain, but more
important, within easy walking distance to all the attractions in the
waterfront. Stay over at the Portswood Hotel for the next 3 nights.
Dinners will also be at some of the popular restaurants of the city.
Day
12
The Cape Peninsula: Distance for Day: 180 km
Today
is set out to experience the Cape Peninsula. We follow the beautiful
coastal drive alongside the Atlantic Seaboard, passing through Sea
Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven and Llandudno. View the
12 Apostles from the Caps Bay beachfront. After this scenic drive, we
arrive in the fisherman’s village of Hout Bay.
Enjoy
a 40 minute cruise to "Seal Island", where thousands of Cape
Fur Seals can be seen in their natural habitat, after which time is
allowed to explore the fish market, and the wide variety African Craft
shops surrounding the harbour area.
We
continue with the scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive towards the
Cape Peninsula National park, where we visit the Cape Point and the Cape
of Good Hope. Time is allowed to explore these beautiful sights on foot,
and have lunch.
Departing
the Cape Peninsula National Park, we now drive along the False Bay side
of the Peninsula towards Simonstown, where the next stop is at Boulders
Beach, to see the protected African Jackass Penguin colony. The last
stop of the day is the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day
13
Wine, wine and more wine: Distance for Day: 150 km
The
Cape is well known for its variety of excellent wines. Today is set out
to do wine and cheese tasting on some farms of the wine routes of Paarl,
Stellenbosch and Franschoek. There is a wide variety to choose from, as
well as restaurants on the farms. The scenery on route is also very
beautiful. We also explore the towns of Franschoek and Stellenbosch
before returning to Cape Town. Return in the mid afternoon to explore
the V+A Waterfront with all its wonderful attractions. These attractions
include (at own cost) , the Cape Town Aquarium, boat cruises of harbour,
helicopter tours of the peninsula, craft markets, shopping malls and
many more. Farewell dinner tonight at a top restaurant in the
waterfront.
Day
14
Sadly, its all over: Distance for Day: 30 km
Last
morning breakfast to reflect on the past 20 day’s adventure through
the country. Enjoy the last few hours at the Waterfront, before being
transferred to the airport for flights to home destinations. Sadly, this
is the end of tour, or additional days can be added.
Additional
information for this tour:
Transportation
is in a fully registered, well maintained air-conditioned Volkswagen
Microbus.
Driving
and guiding done by experienced and professional Registered Tourist
Guide.
The
maximum distance we travel per day will be 400 kilometres, and this is
only on two days. The rest of the days travelling time is much less.
There is no travelling at night time either.
Accommodation
is chosen to satisfy all your needs: good quality venues, safe and
always excellently located, with quality in room facilities and on-suite
bathrooms, restaurants and attractions close by.
Regular
convenience stops are made along the route, including interesting “off
the road” resting areas.
Plenty
of information, maps and guidebooks regarding the route are always
available in the vehicle.
The
focus of the tour is on the journey and places on route, and not the
destination only.
Please
note the above is a pro forma estimate of the tour costs. Tours cost
will change depending on group size. Seasonal activities costs are
included, but will be reversed if it does not take place.
The
services quoted are subject to availability upon confirmation. Also
refer to terms and conditions of Allround Tours.
We
hope to hear from you to join us on this exciting adventure through our
beautiful country. Please feel free to add, ask questions, and make
suggestions etc to make it work for you.
We can package it that it suits all your needs.
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