"The South African Experience"

 

Group Travel, Tours & Safaris

to Southern Africa

 

We have all year round escorted South African group tour packages
for 2 upto 50 people.

 

 

Tours and Safaris itineraries include the scenic province of Mpumalanga with the famous Kruger National Park incl the private camps, Blyderiver Canyon, Pilgrims Rest, the kingdom of Swaziland, KwaZulu-Natal of the oldest proclaimed Private Game reserve at Pongola, Hluhluwe Game reserve, an authentic Zulu Village experience, the majestic Drakensberg of Cathedral Peak & the Southern Sani Pass.

African Elephants4 wheel drive into Lesotho, Sun City and Pilanesburg, Jo'Burg & Soweto, Lion Park and a photo stop with the Lion cubs, Cape Town inc the Wine routes, Robben Island, Table Mountain and the Garden Route. We also have tours and safaris to Victoria Falls, Botswana Luxury photographic Safaris of the Okavango Delta, Mozambique beach and scuba dive holidays and so much more............

For the more adventurous you can enjoy Hotair Ballooning, Snorkeling& Caving.

 

 

7 day Kruger Park package tour

Includes:-
Soweto, Pretoria, Kruger National Park, the upper escarpment of the Blyderiver Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Gods Window, Graskop, Pilgrims Rest, Shangana Tribal Village,

Countries:-
South Africa.

Provinces:-
Gauteng, Mpumalanga

On arrival at ORT airport Johannesburg South Africa we take you on a tour of the most famous African Township of Soweto significant in the downfall of the of the old system of inequality. Here you visit Nelson Mandela’s old house and the Hector Petersen Museum which portrays the events of June 1976 when the students rebelled against the inequalities of the day; you also get a chance to try some African fare in one of the local shabeens (restaurant).Our journey takes you to the famous Kruger National Park through the upper escarpment of the scenic Blyderiver Canyon, the evolution of the Bourkes Luck Potholes and the views from Gods Window that the early pioneers found while passing through to find new settlements to the North.

Conditions:-
The Kruger Park is within a malarial area, please consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice on suitable medication.

Children’s policy:-
There are no age restrictions
Children upto 10 year old sharing accommodation with parents, 75% of full rate
Children in single accommodation full rates and single supplements will apply
Kruger Park family accommodation is subject to availability

Accommodation based on DBB:-
1 night Pretoria
2 nights Hazyview
2 nights Kruger National Park
1 night Johannesburg

Tours depart twice monthly subject to availability

 

 

A Touch of Class

9 day package tour in South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland

Includes:-
Soweto, Pretoria, the rugged Sani Pass 4x4 drive into Lesotho, Durban, & two nights on “The Pride of Africa” luxury train into Swaziland and Kruger National Park

Countries:-
South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland

Provinces:-
Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga.

A visit to the most famous African Township of Soweto is a must, pivotal in the downfall of the old system of inequality. Here you visit Nelson Mandela’s old house and the Hector Petersen Museum which portrays the events of June 1976 when the students rebelled against the inequalities of the day; you also get a chance to try some African fare in one of the local shabeens (restaurant).Departing from the Capital City of Pretoria we visit the rugged Sani Pass in the southern Drakensberg where we take a 4x4 drive up the old trading route into the little country of Lesotho that reaches an altitude of 2874 m, here you visit one of the villages where we see a simpler way of life. Driving south we take a tour of the coastal City of Durban and which will become our departure point on “The Pride of Africa” luxury train for your return journey back to Pretoria, passing through the Kingdom of Swaziland and Kruger National Park with game drives and Boma Dinner

NOTE:-
Formal dress is required on “The Pride of Africa” Edwardian Train

This tour currently runs every 2 weeks.
The tour starts at ORT airport on a Wednesday at 2 weekly intervals, train dates to be notified for this private luxury train service, subject to availability.

Conditions:-
The Kruger Park is within a malarial area, please consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice on suitable medication.

Children Policy:-
This tour is not suitable for children

Accommodation based on DBB:-
1 night Pretoria
2 nights Sani Pass
2 nights Durban
2 nights on “The Pride of Africa” luxury train tour - based on all meals/drinks
1 night Johannesburg

Tours depart twice monthly subject to availability

 

 

Classic Africa

10 day package tour in South Africa

Includes:-
Soweto, Pretoria, Limpopo Private Game Reserve, old Coach House and Spa, upper escarpment of the scenic Blyderiver Canyon, Gods Window, Potholes, Kruger National Park, Shangana Tribal Village, Pilgrims Rest historic mining town,

Countries Visited:-
South Africa.

Provinces:-
Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga

A visit to the most famous African Township of Soweto is a must, pivotal in the downfall of the old system of inequality. Here you visit Nelson Mandela’s old house and the Hector Petersen Museum which portrays the events of June 1976 when the students rebelled against the inequalities of the day; you also get a chance to try some African fare in one of the local shabeens (restaurant). Our journey takes you into the private game reserve of Entabeni where you can view the African Bush from your luxury safari tents enclosed inside a secure Boma; here you may see the pride of lions that frequent this area, game drives in open safari vehicles are included. Traveling into the mountainous region of the Limpopo province to one of the old coach stations originally built in 1892, here we stay in this luxury wayside Inn with amenities like swimming pool, spa and even as a nougat factory within the grounds, trail routes are available for those who enjoy walking. This area is one of the most scenic parts of South Africa, which we will travel through to visit the Blyderiver Canyon, Gods Window, Graskop and a game drive in the Kruger National Park. Before leaving the area for our return journey back to Jo’Burg we will pass through the old mining town of Pilgrims Rest which today is a living Museum reflecting the character and life of a bygone age.

Conditions:-
The Kruger Park is within a malarial area, please consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice on suitable medication.

Children’s policy:-
Not available for children under 10 years of age
Children 10 to 15 years of age sharing accommodation with parents 75% of full rate

Accommodation based on Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:-
1 night Pretoria
3 nights – Private Game Reserve with game drives
2 nights – Coach House & Spa
2 nights Hazyview
1 night Johannesburg

Tours depart twice monthly subject to availability

 

 

Bush & Beach

12 day package tour in South Africa & Mozambique

Includes:-
Kruger National Park, the upper escarpment of the Blyderiver Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Gods Window, Graskop, Pilgrims Rest, Shangana Tribal Village and the warm Indian Ocean Mozambique Beach Resort

Countries Visited:-
South Africa, Mozambique

Provinces:-
Gauteng, Mpumalanga

From your arrival in Johannesburg our journey takes you into the upper meander of the Blyderiver Canyon, the evolution of Bourkes Luck Potholes and Gods Window while traveling through the little village of Graskop and into the famous Kruger National Park, Here you spend three days of Game viewing in open Safari vehicles in search of the BIG 5 of the animal kingdom, we will have breakfast in a bush environment, if you listen closely you may hear some of the animals that gather near these rest sites.
We return to Johannesburg where you will fly into the Beach Resort north of Maputo in Mozambique, here you can relax on the shore of the warm Indian Ocean, beach activities of Scuba Diving, quad bikes, horse riding, sea cruise & fishing are all available at the beach

Conditions:-
The Kruger Park is within a malarial area, please consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice on suitable medication.

Children’s policy:-
No age restrictions
Children upto 10 years of age sharing accommodation with parents 75% of full rate

Accommodation based on DBB
1 night Blyderiver
1 night Hazyview
3 nights Kruger National Park
4 nights Mozambique Resort
2 nights Johannesburg

Tours depart twice monthly subject to availability



 

Luxury Train Travel

From Durban Rail Station you can board “The Pride of Africa” for a three day journey to Pretoria. Lunch is served as the train passes through the rolling hills and cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal. Sit back, relax and enjoy the vista,
Dinner is served as we pass through the Swaziland border.
Wake up call for an early game drive in the Mkhaya Game Reserve. Departing for Komatipoort brunch is served in the dinning car. In the mid afternoon you arrive at Malelane for a game drive in the famous Kruger National Park, followed by a Boma dinner.
Breakfast is served as the train begins the ascent from Waterval Onder and climbs the escarpment up towards Belfast. Lunch is served as the train departs Witbank and onto Rayton where a steam engine will haul the train into Pretoria.

The "Pride of Africa" Luxury train travels from Durban on certain days of the week, group bookings for this 3 day journey can be made to travel back to Pretoria in stead of by road transport.

 

 

African Battlefields.

 

4 Day (3 nights) Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields:-

The siege town of Ladysmith, Winston Churchill's train ambush site, the Anglo-Boer Battlefields of Spionkop, Colenso, Talana, with the Anglo-Zulu Battlefields of Isandhlwana, Rorkes Drift & Fugitives Drift

9 Day (6 nights) Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields:-.

The siege town of Ladysmith, Winston Churchill's train ambush site, the Anglo-Boer Battlefields of Spionkop, Colenso, Talana, Anglo-Zulu Battlefields of Isandhlwana, Rorkes Drift, Ulundi, Ondini Zulu Royal residence site, Kwa-Mondi mission station, authentic Zulu Village and Durban.

10 Day (9 nights) Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields & Safari:-

The siege town of Ladysmith, Winston Churchill's train ambush site, the Anglo-Boer Battlefields of Spionkop, Colenso, Talana, Anglo-Zulu Battlefields of Isandhlwana, Rorkes Drift, Ulundi, Ondini Zulu Royal residence site, Kwa-Mondi mission station, authentic Zulu Village,  Durban and a Game Drive in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Nature Reserve

10 Day (9 nights) Luxury Anglo-Boer-Zulu Battlefields & Safari:-

This Luxury Battlefields tour starts with a tour of Pretoria, a journey in a 1944 DC 3 to Ladysmith, we visit the Churchill train ambush site, Spionkop, Colenso, Talana, Isandhlwana, Rorkes Drift, Ulundi, Ondini, Game Drives in Hluhluwe reserve, authentic Zulu Village, Eshowe, Durban, the Luxury train "Pride of Africa" for a three day journey to Pretoria via Swaziland, with Game drives in the Mkhaya Game Reserve & Kruger National Park, on the final leg of the tour a steam engine will haul the train into the private station in Pretoria.

 

 

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