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Sunway Safaris South Africa Rainbow Route Safari – 17 days

South Africa Rainbow Route Safari

See the Best of South Africa on this Affordable Safari

This safari offers a wonderful journey through South Africa and the neighbouring Kingdom of eSwatini (Swaziland).

Highlights include Kruger National Park, the Game Reserves of KwaZulu-Natal and Addo Elephant National Park as well as the diverse landscapes of the Drakensberg, Garden Route, Winelands and Cape Town.

Starting in Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town, long travelling days are generally followed by a full day to experience each area.

Additional nights can be added post-tour in Cape Town or on selected dates you can continue your overland safari from Cape Town to Namibia and Botswana before ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. See below for details.

Tour Details

Tour Code: SAa17
Tour Name: South Africa & Swaziland Rainbow Route - Affordable
Duration: 17 days
Touring Style: Small Group
Grade: Accommodated - Affordable
Price From: NZ$3,735 per person (twin share)
Local Payment? No
Starts: Johannesburg, South Africa
Ends: Cape Town, South Africa
Includes: Entrance Fees, Transport in minibus/safari truck, accommodation, meals as per itinerary, professional guides, game drives, guided walks

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Itinerary:

DAY 1 - 2 | JOHANNESBURG to GREATER KRUGER
Departing from Johannesburg at 06:30am we head towards Mpumalanga where mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls & forests characterise the landscape. We enjoy the views from God’s Window before descending off the escarpment and heading to our game lodge on the border of the Greater Kruger NP.

The following morning, we are up early for a full day of game viewing in Kruger National Park. We will return to our lodge in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset over the Drakensberg Mountains, a swim in the pool and a hearty meal before falling asleep to the sounds of Africa.

DAY 3 | KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We stretch our legs on a short morning walk exploring the surrounding bush before we re-enter Kruger NP and head south. Kruger NP is the largest game reserve in South Africa, boasts the world’s greatest concentration of species, and has an amazing 16 different ecosystems. Exciting game drives provide us with excellent game viewing. Spot the “Big 5” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) and many other animals in this true African wilderness.
DAY 4 | KINGDOM OF eSWATINI (SWAZILAND)
Malolotja Nature Reserve in the mountainous Kingdom of eSwatini is our next attraction. Renowned for a great variety of habitats from short grassland, to thick riverine scrub, bushveld and moist forest, we explore the reserve on foot to enjoy the fantastic mountain views. Relax around a campfire dinner and stay in mountain cabins for the night.
DAY 5 - 6 | ZULULAND
We visit a craft market near Mbabane which has a range of handmade crafts and a local witchdoctor stall! We re-enter South Africa and head to our private game reserve located on the Msinene Nature Reserve, where our local guide will lead us on a walk through bushveld and riverine vegetation of the Msinene River, bird watching and game tracking. Nyala, hippo and the elusive leopard are all found on the reserve. The next day we take a game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, which is a safe haven for the embattled rhino, followed by a visit to a local Zulu village. Relax in the late afternoon with a cold drink and enjoy the views over the reserve from the lodge.
DAY 7 - 8 | DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
The Drakensberg Mountains or “uKhahlamba” – the Barrier of Spears, is a 200-kilometre-long mountainous wonderland and world heritage site. From Zululand we move further south to the base of these mountains where we overnight for two nights in quaint cottages. We will spend time walking along beautiful mountain stream paths, or just enjoying the spectacular views.
DAY 9- 10 | WILD COAST
The Wild Coast remains a relatively untouched paradise with unspoilt stretches of dramatically beautiful coastline, open spaces and pristine forest areas. We stay overnight in Kei Mouth and the next day is free to explore the area, meet local villagers or go down to the beach.
DAY 11 | ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
The Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to protect the last 11 wild elephants from extermination and today more than 600 elephants roam through the area. The park also offers excellent viewing of black rhino, Cape buffalo, lion and leopard, as well as a host of other large and small mammals and over 400 species of birds in the greater park area.
DAY 12 - 13 | KNYSNA / TSITSIKAMMA
For two nights we will stay in a lodge resort in Knysna, which is nestled on a tranquil lagoon. We will take a day trip to the Storms River mouth where there are walks up the gorge and along the rocky coast. The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80km of spectacular sea and landscapes; a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys, coastal forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea. Sample seafood at one of Knysna’s great restaurants (own expense).
DAY 14 | HERMANUS
Hermanus offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. From June to November Southern Right whales come up from the southern oceans to calve and mate in the shallow waters around the Cape. In whale season we will take a walk along this beautiful coastline. In the summer months, we will explore the flowering fynbos in Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Enjoy the evening meal out at a local restaurant (own expense).
DAY 15 - 16 | CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. On our way into Cape Town, we visit Stellenbosch, South Africa’s renowned wine region, for wine tasting (own expense) and a cellar tour. The “mother city” has many attractions; we will visit the harbour at Hout Bay, visit Cape Point, enjoy the famous beaches and the V&A Waterfront. Optional visit to Robben Island (own expense). We sample the local fare at a variety of local restaurants (own expense).
DAY 17 | CAPE TOWN
In the morning we climb Table Mountain, offering panoramic views over Cape Town reaching out into the bay and Robben Island. Having explored the highlights of the Rainbow Nation we take a last look at Cape Town and catch up on curio shopping in the afternoon before your tour ends at 18:00 at the guest house.

Inclusions:

  
MEALS
16 x breakfast, 12 x lunches, 11 x dinners
  
TRANSPORT
Safari Truck or Minibus, 4WD Landcruiser
  
 ACCOMMODATION
14 nights small lodges and guest houses, 2 nights in chalets with shared facilities

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

  • Kruger National Park – game drives
  • Greater Kruger Private Reserve – guided walk
  • Msinene Nature Reserve – guided walk
  • Hluhluwe Game Reserve –  game drive
  • Drakensberg Mountains – walks
  • Addo Elephant National Park – game drive
  • Tsitsikamma National Park – walks & sightseeing
  • Stellenbosch – cellar tour, wine tasting is optional (own expense)
  • Cape Point
  • Climb Table Mountain

Pricing:

Valid: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2021
NZ$3,735 per person twin share
Single Supplement NZ$800

Tour Dates:

19 Dec 20 – 04 Jan 21 CVa
26 Dec 20 – 11 Jan 21 CVa
02 Jan – 18 Jan 21 CVa
16 Jan – 01 Feb 21 CVa
23 Jan – 08 Feb 21 CV
20 Feb – 08 Mar 21 CV
27 Feb – 15 Mar 21 CVa
06 Mar -22 Mar 21 CV
13 Mar – 29 Mar 21 CVa
20 Mar – 05 Apr 21 CVa
10 Apr – 26 Apr 21 CVa
08 May – 24 May 21 CV
15 May – 31 May 21 CVa
29 May – 14 Jun 21 CVa
26 Jun – 12 Jul 21 CVa
10 Jul – 26 Jul 21 CVa
24 Jul – 09 Aug 21 CVa
31 Jul – 16 Aug 21 CVa
07 Aug – 23 Aug 21
14 Aug – 30 Aug 21 CV
21 Aug – 06 Sep 21 CVa
04 Sep – 20 Sep 21 CVa
11 Sep – 27 Sep 21 CVa
25 Sep – 11 Oct 21 CVa
02 Oct – 18 Oct 21 CV
09 Oct – 25 Oct 21 CVa
30 Oct – 15 Nov 21 CVa
13 Nov – 29 Nov 21 CV
20 Nov – 06 Dec 21 CV
27 Nov -13 Dec 21 CVa
04 Dec – 20 Dec 21 CV
18 Dec – 03 Jan 22 CVa

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