Itinerary:

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Cape Town, the “Mother City”, or the world’s most fabulous city, is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. It was also called 'The Tavern of the Seas' as the sailors in the 17th century quickly spent all their savings on the brothels.

 

Day 1: Meet us at your centrally located hotel to start this tour for Cape Town's most famous icon: Table Mountain by the Aerial Cableway to take in the natural beauty and stunning views. The first botanical garden in the world to be established (in 1913) to protect local flora, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in the UNESCO-listed Cape Floral Kingdom follows. Lunch is at an African cuisine restaurant. Visiting Groot Constantia, we taste their export quality wines. From here we go to Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town, home to one of the few land-based penguin colonies in the world. We drive along the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive and overnight at the Gay Friendly Simon's Town Quayside Hotel****.

[FIST NIGHT]

 

Day 2: First visit is Cape Point, part of the Table Mountain National Park and home to an abundance of flora and fauna, and ascend the viewpoint with the Flying Dutchman Funicular. Driving in the direction of Stellenbosch, we visit the Spier Wine Farm for chocolate and wine tasting on the banks of the Spier dam. We overnight at Caledon Hotel and Spa. [FIST NIGHT]

The Caledon Hotel and Spa**** which has an impressive view of the Klein Swartberg Mountains and the continuing wheat fields. The hotel offers guests mineral-rich hot springs and spa. The wellness centre is equipped with comfortable seating, natural hot springs, lap pool, steam room, sauna, frigidarium (The distinctive brown colour of the water is due to the rich mineral content known as chalybeate.), Swiss shower, elegant Victorian Bath House (erected 1897) and outdoor Jacuzzi. Gay Friendly

 

Day 3: Starting our journey to the Garden Route, we go to the town of Oudtshoorn with Route 62. This route delivers an unforgettable South African travelling experience, the making of life-long memories. After visiting the Cango Caves for a Heritage Tour, we head down the scenic Outeniqua Pass and onto the green forests and beaches of the Garden Route. Overnight is at the Gay Friendly Villa Castollini in Knysna, a four star Tuscan-styled villa that overlooks the beautiful Knysna estuarine bay. (or similar) 

 

Day 4: After breakfast, a drive through Knysna take you to enjoy a Featherbed Eco Experience at the Featherbed Nature Reserve, including a Ferry ride, Trail, Nature Walk & Buffet Lunch.

You overnight at On The Beach Guest House Jeffrey’s Bay**** (or similar). 

The picturesque surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay boasts a considerable reputation that stretches far and wide. Most noted for producing the best right hand surf break in the world, with the main surfing spot in J.Bay named Supertubes. The constant swell and wave formation found at many of Jeffreys Bay's beaches produce the ideal 'tubes' that have resulted in Supertubes becoming the location for the annual Billabong Pro surfing contest.

 

Day 5: You have an early morning start for a day trip to Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. Home to elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra species. You’ll enjoy a safari tour with your knowledgeable Guide and get the opportunity to see buffalo and other big animals. Have dinner at their restaurant, and an optional night game drive. Overnight here in a cottage***. Gay Friendly. [FIST NIGHT]

 

Day 6: Breakfast follows the drive to Port Elizabeth from where you take a domestic flight to Johannesburg, the "City of Gold". Visit the Apartheid Museum on arrival to learn more about South Africa's past. We spend the night at the luxuriously styled Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel**** where you have the opportunity to learn about the history of gold in Johannesburg. You also have the opportunity to visit some of the best LGBTQ night clubs in the area, or Camp David, a Gay Nude Bar in Pretoria. 

 

Day 7: Breakfast follows the drive to the Pestana Kruger Lodge****(or similar) on the southern boundary of the Kruger National Park. (Approximately 390 kilometers from here). You stay here for 2 nights. [FIST NIGHTS]

 

Day 8: You do Big 5 game drives in our own vehicle in the Kruger National Park where you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. Chances are excellent to spot a variety of some of the estimated number of animals: Lion, 1 620 – 1750, Leopard, 1 000,  Cheetah, 120,  Wild dog, 120, Spotted hyena, 5340, Elephant, 13 750, Burchell's zebra, 23 700 - 35 300, Hippopotamus, 3 100, Warthog, 3 100 - 5 700, Giraffe, 6 800 - 10 300, Buffalo, 37 130, Eland, 460, Roan antelope, 90, Sable antelope, 290, Greater kudu, 11 200, etc.

(You also have the choice to do an optional activity with open safari vehicles like a sunset game drive or early morning game drive/walk.)

 

Day 9: Breakfast follows a Big 5 game drive in our own vehicle in the Kruger National Park where you explore every possible opportunity to view the spectacular wildlife scenery. We drive to the North for most part of the day and exit a central gate to book into Hippo Hollow Country Estate**** for the night. (or similar, FIST NIGHT)

 

Day 10: On your way back to Johannesburg, we drive to the spectacular Panorama Route with its beautiful waterfalls, see vistas from God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the three rondawels at the Blyde Canyon (largest green canyon in the world). You stay over at a hotel at the OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg (not included), or take your flight home. (Arrive here from 6pm)​

 

Arrive a day/s earlier in Cape Town to explore more of the city like a Robben Island Tour & Bo-Kaap-Museum and walk, etc.

Depart a a day/s later to see Soweto, Johannesburg, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Pretoria, Union Buildings, etc.