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8 Day - South African Highlights

This exciting 8 day tour lets you discover the highlights of South Africa and takes you to top attractions across the country including the Blyde River Canyon, the Kruger National Park, the Garden Route, Knysna, Outshoorn and Cape Town. The 8 Day/7 Night - South African Highlights tour departs from Johannesburg at 08h30 every Thursday.

Tour Highlights

Drakensberg Escarpment
Blyde River Canyon
Bourke's Luck Potholes
God's Window
Pilgrim's Rest
Sabie
Kruger Park
Port Elizabeth
Garden Route
Outeniqua Tjoe-Choo
Outshoorn
Cango Caves
Ostrich Show Farm
Mossel Bay
Overberg
Cape Town

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The 8 Day/7Night Panorama South African Highlights tour will let you experience the best that South Africa has to offer in one week. You will see spectacular views on the eastern Drakensberg escarpment including Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels and God's Window. In the world famous Kruger Park you will see the wildlife wonders of Africa and might even spot all of the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard).

The second leg of the tour will take you to the friendly city of Port Elzabeth on the Indian Ocean coast. From there you will experience the spectacular forests, lakes and lagoons of the Garden Route, visit the world-famous town of Knysna and see an ostrich show farm at the Little Karoo town of Outshoorn. The trip ends in the Mother City of Cape Town, the Jewel of Africa.



Departure	\|	Johannesburg

Return	\|	Cape Town

Departure dates	\|	Johannesburg - Cape Town: 08:30 every Thursday

Vehicle	\|	Luxury air-conditioned vehicle

Price	\|	See More about this tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Thursday
Depart after breakfast for a full day of sightseeing as we travel along the Drakensberg escarpment. The scenic Panorama route takes us to the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the nostalgic village of Pilgrim's Rest, where gold was discovered in the 1870's, before we continue on our decent down the mountain into the Lowveld, a subtropical paradise of fruit. Indulge in nature's beauty at the misty Lone Creek waterfall before we continue to our hotel near Hazyview. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Hippo Hollow - Hazyview Meals: D
Day 2 Friday
Early morning at sunrise we make our way into the world famous Kruger Park for a full day game drive in search of the wildlife wonders Africa offers her visitors in this unspoiled land where big game still roam freely. We might even spot the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard). At sunset we arrive at our rest camp for overnight. (Option for night drive) Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at rest camp - Kruger Meals: BD
Day 3 Saturday
Our last opportunity to spot more game before we exit the Kruger Park. We travel via White River and Nelspruit and return to the plains of the highveld to arrive in Pretoria late afternoon. Overnight and Breakfast at Leriba Lodge - Pretoria Meals: B
Day 4 Sunday
Morning at leisure to explore the city (optional excursions available). Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). Transfer to your hotel. Overnight and Breakfast at Brooke's Hill Luxury Suites - Port Elizabeth Meals: B
Day 5 Monday
After a short orientation tour of this city influenced by the 1820 British Settlers, we continue along this spectacular coast known as the garden route along Storms River, through the Tsitsikamma Forests over the old and scenic Grootrivier Pass and Bloukrans Pass from days gone by and via Plettenberg Bay, to beautiful Knysna. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club - Knysna Meals: BD
Day 6 Tuesday
Depart after breakfast to board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe in George. This original steam train takes you along the spectacular coastline via the Kaaimans River Bridge and Wilderness to Knysna. Afternoon we embark on a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club - Knysna Meals: BD
Day 7 Wednesday
After breakfast we travel over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the feather capital of the world. We visit the famous Cango Caves as well as an Ostrich Show Farm and the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Cheetah Breeding Centre for guided tours. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Adley House - Oudtshoorn Meals: DB
Day 8 Thursday
Depart after breakfast and continue to Mosselbay where we visit the Maritime Museum and old Post Office Tree. From here we continue to Swellendam and on to Cape Town to arrive late afternoon where the tour ends. Meals: B

Included in this tour

Accommodation and Meals as specified.
Transport in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
Services of qualified Driver/Guide.
All entrance fees and sightseeing specified.

Excluded from this tour

Items of a personal nature e.g.beverages, phone calls, laundry etc.
Travel insurance.
All airfares

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About Panorama

Panorama Tours is a privately owned inbound tour operator and ground handler. Our advantage is being small enough to treat every client as an individual and not just a number - yet, big enough in infrastructure and representation throughout Southern Africa, to handle any specific needs, enquiries and requirements. Read more

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Contact: Frans
Tel: 2721 426 1634
Fax: 2721 426 1674
Cell: 2784 774 5508

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112 Buitengracht
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8001
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Cape Town
8000
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