TOURING SOUTH AFRICA

A World in One Country

This is by far our most popular tour!

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Departure Dates: 2009 / 2010
This tour is a guaranteed departure EVERY Sunday!

Highlights of the Tour:
Explore the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest.
View the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.
Seek out the Big Five in the Kruger National Park in open safari vehicles.
Visit a traditional African craft market in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience.
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia - A World Heritage Site.
Stroll through the Tsitsikamma National Park, renowned for its age-old trees.
Journey via ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated at the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon.
Discover the Cango Caves with its magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
Enjoy an ostrich farm experience.
The best land-based whale watching in the world is in Hermanus.
(Seasonal July to November only).

Tour Prices:

Validity	Currency	Twin	Single
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09	ZAR	20,765-00	24,895-00
01 Sep 09 - 31 Oct 09	ZAR	22,375-00	26,980-00
01 Nov 09 - 30 Apr 10	ZAR	23,300-00	28,100-00
01 May 10 - 31 Aug 10	ZAR	21,630-00	25,930-00
01 Sep 10 - 31 Oct 10	ZAR	23,300-00	28,100-00

Land content only
Departs Sundays

The Itinerary - A World in One Country

Day 1: (Sun)   Johannesburg

Touch down at Johannesburg International Airport where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls or take an optional Johannesburg City Tour (own account).
Accommodation: Protea Wanderers or similar

Day 2: (Mon)  Pretoria / Mpumalanga                   (BLD)

Leave Johannesburg’s distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa's capital city. Marvel at this country’s miraculous transform-ation while visiting the Voortrekker Monument, regarded as a shrine to the Afrikaaner community. On to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines, which produced Africa's biggest dia-mond, the Cullinan, from which the ‘Great Star of Africa’ was cut to grace the sceptre of the British Crown Jewels. After lunch we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld.
Accommodation: The Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest or similar

Day 3: (Tue)     Kruger National Park                    (BD)

Explore living history at Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered, gasp at the glory of God's Window, a bound-less view of mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We arrive at our Kruger National Park camp in time for a welcome sundowner (own account) in the African bushveld. 
Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar

Day 4: (Wed)     A full day’s ‘Big Five’ game viewing in Kruger   (B)

Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic of this enormous wilderness.
Accommodation: Kruger Rest Camp or similar

Day 5: (Thu)      The Kingdom of Swaziland            (BLD)

Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. Our next stop is the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. 
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar
Please note: Visas may be required for Swaziland!

Day 6: (Fri)        The Kingdom of the Zulu’s             (B)

Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species. 
Accommodation: Protea St Lucia Hotel or similar
*Clients have the option to purchase an exciting  afternoon open vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve -, the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa.

Day 7: (Sat)        Durban                                         (B)

This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en-route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. Check into your hotel just before lunch (own account). Explore the beachfront and its many attractions at leisure, or take an optional afternoon Durban City Tour (own account). 
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Edward or similar
Please note: Flights from Durban to Port Elizabeth are not included! Try to book on the early Sunday morning flight - or we can do that for you!

Day 8: (Sun)       Port Elizabeth / Knysna               (BD)

An early start. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Port Elizabeth (cost of flight not included). There you’ll be met by a new guide who’ll take you through the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest. We make several scenic stops before arriving at Knysna, perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Dinner and overnight in Knysna. 
Accommodation: Knysna Log Inn or similar

Day 9: (Mon)       Kynsna                                       (BL)

Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the   imposing sandstone Heads which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches beyond. After lunch the remainder of the day at leisure, to enjoy this lovely and special town. 
Accommodation: Knysna Log Inn or similar

Day 10: (Tue)       Cango Caves & Oudtshoorn         (BL)

Today we travel to Oudtshoorn, the ‘Feather Capital of the World’, so named because it’s the centre of South Africa’s ostrich industry. After lunch, we learn more about these hardy, enigmatic creatures during a tour of an ostrich farm. We then head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa’s most incredible natural wonders. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. 
Accommodation: Queens Hotel or similar

Day 11: (Wed)       Cape Town          (B)

A day of magnificent vistas. Enjoy the ever-changing passing canvas as we travel to Cape Town. During the whale season we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Southern Right Whales, which frolic offshore (July to November only). Out of season we will return to Cape Town along ‘Route 62’, South Africa version of America’s ‘Route 66’.  
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar

Day 12: (Thu)        Cape Peninsula                              (B)

A full day’s touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard. We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (own account) to Seal Island to watch the antics of these natural performers. Then we carry on along the Indian Ocean coastline to Boulders Beach for close encounters with another of the Cape’s adorable creatures, penguins. We drive through the quaint naval village of Simon’s Town on our way back to Cape Town. 
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar

Day 13: (Fri)          Cape  Winelands                             (B)

A tour highlight. Journey into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands. Sip some of South Africa’s finest wines at two well-known estates in Paarl and Stellenbosch. A visit to the Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument provides a historical perspective. 
Accommodation: Protea Hotel President or similar

Day 14: (Sat)         Cape Town                                      (B)

This brings us to the end of our ‘World in One Country’. Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Flight is not included! 

TOUR ENDS!

Other IMPORTANT Tour Information!
Transportation and Accommodation
Tour in luxury in our air-conditioned microbuses, 16-seater mini-buses or 25/44 seater luxury coaches.
Professionally Escorted - Discover South Africa with our professional tour guides.
Accommodation is on a twin share basis, and all rooms have private facilities. All accommodation is of a 3 star standard.
Dining & Other Inclusions
13 Full Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners included.
Hotel porterage included.
Kruger National Park levies are included.
Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required.
Please Note:
The internal flight between Durban and Port Elizabeth is not included.  TSA can assist you in obtaining these flights. Clients are requested to book flight SA1336 departing 12h30 to arrive in Port Elizabeth at 13h45. Should guests arrive earlier, we will be happy to take care of them until the arrival of the scheduled flight.
Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required.

You might want to look at our other escorted tours!
Our Fully Escorted Tours:
South African Surprise - 15 days and 14 nights - from Johannesburg
A World in One Country - 14 days and 13 nights - from Johannesburg
The Kruger and Kingdoms - 7 days and 6 nights - from Johannesburg
The Garden Route Splendour - 4 days and 3 nights - from Port Elizabeth
The Cape to Kruger - 14 days and 13 nights - from Cape Town
The Majestic Drakensberg - 4 days and 3 nights - from Durban
The Garden Route Wonderland - 4 days and 3 nights - from Cape Town
The Kruger Wildlife - 3 days and 2 nights - from Johannesburg

Our Day Tours
These tours operate daily with a minimum of 2 Passengers. Full day Tours from Durban include a light lunch - Half day tours do not! Full day tours elsewhere do not include lunch! Tours include all entrance fees unless stated otherwise in the itinerary.

Day Tours from Durban
Durban Durban City Tour - 3hours, covering the Beachfront, City, Indian Market & Botanic Gardens
Shakaland - full day Zulu Cultural Experience with lunch.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Seek out the "Big 5" in the oldest proclaimed Game Reserve
Sani Pass & Lesotho - Discover the Sotho Culture in 4x4 vehicles up the highest road pass
Durban Highlights - Full day without lunch - Ushaka Marine World and City Tour Combo

Day Tours from Cape Town
Cape Town City - 3 hours incl Parliament, Company Gardens
Cape Winelands - Full day - Visit 2 wineries and taste the best of South Africa
Cape Point - Full day visiting Cape Point where 2 oceans meet.
Walk to Freedom - Full day - Visit Robben Island where Mandela was held prisoner

Day Tours from Johannesburg
Johannesburg City - 3 hours visiting the highlights of this city.
Pretoria City - 3 hours visiting the highlights of this city.
Soweto Township - Discover life in the Black Township.
Lesedi Cultural Village - Full day with dinner - Experience many local cultures Sun City & Pilanesberg Reserve - Full day with lunch - Experience many local cultures

We are also in a position to assist you with any custom itinerary that you may have! We will beat any written quote, providing that the accommodation & sightseeing is the same - guaranteed!

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