SOUTH AFRICA WITH MAHARAJ (CHEF)

11 Days
  • 7 Jan 25
    18 Jan 25
    30 Jan 25
  • 4N Cape Town, 3N George, 2N Pilanesberg, 1N Johannesburg
Itinerary

Welcome to South Africa. Arrive at Cape Town – The oldest and second largest city in South Africa.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in.
Evening proceeds for visit to Table Mountain.
Cape Town has one of the best locations to see the Sunset from the Sea. With the Atlantic Ocean
stretching away from the majestic Table Mountain range, this is certainly a ‘must do’ cruise for
locals and tourists alike.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Cape Town Transfer to the Waterfront Heli pad for an 8-10 min trip in the helicopter - Optional
Afterwards take a boat trip on the Tigresse catamaran for an hour - Optional Lunch enroute at the Green Point Park
After lunch we depart for the canal walk shopping centre for some shopping.
Canal Walk Shopping Centre is one of South Africa’s premier super-regional shopping centres and merges the most desirable local and international brands with shopping convenience.
Situated a convenient 10-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre it is easily accessible to tourists looking for a little retail therapy.

After breakfast, proceed for Full day Cape peninsula tour.
Starting with a scenic drive via Camps Bay Beach passing through the 12 Apostles Mountain Range. Stop at Hout bay Habour for a boat trip to Seal Island.
Drive through the Chapman’s Peak which is one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drive, visit the penguin colony in Simon’s Town and lastly stop at the Cape Point nature Reserve, a home to a variety of wildlife and offers an excellent birdwatching site.
Take the Funicular to the Cape point light house and stop for photos at the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-Western point of Africa.
Seal island – 45 mins cruise

After breakfast, we depart for Hermanus.
Our first stop will be at the Stony Point Penguin colony.
This is a great place to see these comical little chaps in their tuxedos. The penguin colony at Stony Point started in 1982 and is one of only three mainland colonies.
Situated just 140 kilometres from Cape Town and built between the beautiful shores of Walker Bay, Hermanus has grown from a small seaside resort town to become arguably the best-known place for whale watching in the world. This town is also famed for its natural scenic beauty,
featuring long stretches of pristine beaches. An excellent variety of restaurants, cafes and bars are also on offer.
Late afternoon drive back to Cape Town

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel in Cape Town.
Depart for Garden route drive to George.
The Garden Route is a 300-kilometre (190 mi) stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa.
The name comes from the verdant and ecologically diverse vegetation encountered here and the numerous estuaries and lakes dotted along the coast.
It includes towns such as Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Great Brak River, Little Brak River, Wilderness, Sedgefield and Nature's Valley; with George, the Garden Route's largest city and main administrative centre.

After breakfast, depart for a full day tour to Oudtshoorn.
Visit Cango Caves
The Cango Caves is a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa.
The 20-million-year-old Cango Caves system consists of a series of hidden chambers cut deep into a thick limestone rock layer.
Ostrich farm tour-Learn about ostriches and watch the demonstration of the various crafts using the ostrich’s exquisite feathers, eggs, and leather.
Cango wildlife provide guided tours to educate on animals and environmental issues. The facility has over 90 different species of animal and has over 30 years of experience.

After breakfast, morning at leisure.
Depart for Bloukran’s bridge.
After visiting the Bungee jumping point proceed to Knysna.
Visit Monkey land - the world’s first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Birds of Eden is home to about 220 different types of birds, and more than 3500 birds live in the sanctuary. After your activities we head back to the hotel via the Knysna
Waterfront.

After breakfast, check out from George hotel and get transferred to George airport for your flight
to Johannesburg.
Arrive Johannesburg airport and get transferred to Pilanesberg Game Lodge.
The park is home to a wide variety of general game including the Big 5, in addition both species of rhino occur, namely black and white, and cheetah and wild dog.

Early morning departs for Game Drive at the Ivory Game Lodge.
The park is home to a wide variety of general game including the Big 5, in addition both species of rhino occur, namely black and white, and cheetah and wild dog

After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Johannesburg.
Proceed for Johannesburg City tour.
Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township
in a single tour.
This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list,
including the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill.

After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Airport to catch your flight back home with wonderful memories!

Cost Includes / Excludes
  • Accommodation as per above on Double/Twin Sharing
  • 01 Internal Flight – subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Daily Lunch and Dinner prepared by our Maharaj (except during arrival, departure
  • and flight days)
  • Transport in Luxury Vehicle as per the Itinerary
  • Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Main Flight (from your departure city to Cape Town and Johannesburg to your
  • arrival city)
  • Visa Charges if any
  • Travel Insurance with covid coverage
  • Tips (USD 9 per person per day)
  • Sightseeing not specifically mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Anything extra for the services not mentioned in Inclusions
  • Group is entitled to one scheduled airport pick-up and one scheduled airport drop-off. Any
  • additional transfers outside of these scheduled times will incur extra charges and are not
  • included in the tour cost