South Africa

Ultimate South Africa: 14-Day A World in One Country with Return UK Flights

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Discover South Africa on this unforgettable 14-day small group adventure with return UK flights included. Track the Big Five on safari in Kruger National Park, explore the breathtaking Panorama Route, and experience the culture of eSwatini. Journey along the Garden Route, cruise the Knysna Lagoon, visit the Cango Caves and end with three nights in Cape Town, including a scenic Cape Peninsula tour. Includes 13 nights’ accommodation, 19 meals, guided touring and transport.

What’s included

  • Return UK flights with checked baggage
  • 14-day small group guided tour (max 10 guests)
  • 13 nights in well-reviewed hotels
  • 19 meals (13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners)
  • Open-vehicle Big Five safari in Kruger National Park
  • Guided Panorama Route tour (Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Mac-Mac Falls)
  • Cultural experience in eSwatini
  • Visit to Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Knysna Lagoon sunset cruise with dinner
  • Visit to the Outeniqua Transport Museum
  • Guided tour of the Cango Caves
  • Guided tour of a working ostrich farm
  • Visit to Hermanus (seasonal whale viewing destination)
  • Authentic African dinner experience in Cape Town
  • Full-day Cape Peninsula tour
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • All transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Porterage at hotels
  • Bottled water in eco-friendly packaging
  • NB: Please note that hotel taxes and resort fees may be collected at check in for each hotel - please call for details

Itinerary

Arrive in Johannesburg where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight or explore independently. This evening, meet your tour guide and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing. Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, sits in the country's Gauteng province on the highveld plateau. A dynamic metropolis blending history, culture, and modern energy, it's the gateway to South Africa's rich heritage. Visitors can explore the moving Apartheid Museum, take a guided tour of Soweto, or wander the vibrant Maboneng Precinct with its art galleries, restaurants, and markets. Johannesburg also offers lush botanical gardens, wildlife reserves nearby, and a thriving culinary scene. With a mix of history, culture, and urban excitement, Johannesburg is a must-visit for those seeking a truly South African experience. 14 DAY A WORLD IN ONE COUNTRY 13nts. The 14 Day A World in One Country tour is an extraordinary journey through South Africa, perfectly designed to showcase the country's remarkable diversity in one seamless adventure from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Travelling in an intimate small group, guests experience the very best of city life, spectacular scenery, wildlife encounters, rich cultural heritage and breathtaking coastal landscapes. The journey begins in Johannesburg before heading to Mpumalanga and along the magnificent Panorama Route, where dramatic viewpoints such as God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon reveal some of the most striking scenery in Southern Africa. A highlight of the tour is an open-vehicle safari in the world-renowned Kruger National Park, offering the opportunity to search for the Big Five and other incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. The adventure continues into the Kingdom of eSwatini for an immersive cultural experience, followed by Zululand, a region steeped in history and conservation significance. From here, the tour transitions to the iconic Garden Route, where guests explore the rugged beauty of Tsitsikamma National Park, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, visit the Cango Caves and ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn, and travel through charming small towns along Route 62. In Hermanus, known as the heart of the whale route (in season), dramatic coastal scenery takes centre stage before the journey concludes with three unforgettable nights in Cape Town. Here, guests enjoy a full-day Cape Peninsula tour and time at leisure to explore one of the world's most beautiful cities, spectacularly set beneath Table Mountain. Blending wildlife, culture, conservation, cuisine and scenic splendour, this comprehensive itinerary truly delivers a world of experiences within one remarkable country.

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