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Panorama Coach Tour

 16 Days Tour

TOUR CODE:ASJC16

 
Duration: 16 Days /15 Nights

Complimentary Pick-up Service: From Sandton area hotels, others on request

Departs: JOHANNESBURG - Sunday

Includes:
Includes: 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners, accommodation, transportation, porterage at hotels on tour, sightseeing as specified. Excludes: flight Durban /Port Elizabeth and departure tax. All departures in English, German language on selected departures. Hotel upgrades: available for your stay in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

Collectively featuring Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park,Swaziland, Zululand and Durban. The Panorama Tour takes in the Garden Route, including Knysna, Wilderness and Oudtshoorn, ending in Cape Town.

Hotel Used :
Day 1 Sunday HIGC  SANDTON  CITY
Day 2 Monday SABI RIVER SUN
Day 3, 4 Tue, Wed  MALELANE  INTER - CONTINENTAL  OR  SABI SABI
Day 5 Thursday ROYAL SWAZI  SUN  OR  EZULWINI  SUN
Day 6 Friday HILL TOP  OR  ITALA
Day 7, 8 Sat, Sun HIGC  NORTHBEACH
Day 9 Monday HIGC  KINGSBEACH
Day 10 Tuesday BEACON  ISLAND  HOTEL   
Day 11 Wednesday KNYSNA  QUAYS
Day 12 Thursday QUEENS  HOTEL  OR  PROTEA  HOTEL  RIEMPIES  ESTATE
Day 13, 14, 15 Fri, Sat, Sun HOLIDAY  INN  WATERFRONT

DAY 1 SUNDAY JOHANNESBURG:
Passengers arriving at Johannesburg International Airport will be met by a representative of Springbok Atlas and transferred to the Holiday Inn Garden Court Sandton City or similar. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure. (Unescorted) No meals included

DAY 2 MONDAY JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA:
(Depart on the Buffalo Tour) 08h00 After an early breakfast depart Johannesburg and travel to Mpumalanga province. The routing includes spectacular scenery - Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight near Hazyview. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 TUESDAY MPUMALANGA - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - MALELANE:
This morning there is a very early start in order to enter the Kruger National Park for a morning of game viewing. Enjoy a packed breakfast in the Park. While searching for the “Big Five” there’s the opportunity of enjoying prolific bird life and numerous other game. Spend the afternoon relaxing at our next hotel, just outside the park. Afternoon open vehicle game drives (optional & for own account). Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 WEDNESDAY MALELANE - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK:
After early morning coffee or tea, depart on an open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park. During the morning there is a rest stop, where there is a packed breakfast to enjoy. Return to the hotel to relax for the afternoon. Late afternoon game drives are available (optional & for own account). Breakfast, Dinner

SABI SABI OPTION 
You may decide to take the Sabi Sabi Luxury Option for Day 3 and 4.  

Safaris at Sabi Sabi are a UNIQUE African experience. Guided by your knowledgeable and experienced ranger and skilled Shangaan tracker, (FGASA accredited), guests begin an adventure to spot a myriad of wild animals including, but not limited to, the big 5, leopard, lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The graceful impala, dazzling zebra and other unique African game will be encountered.


Day 3 
MPUMALANGA - SABI SABI

10h30: Meet Sabi Rangers and transfer to lodge 13h00: Lunch at Sabi Sabi 16h00: Afternoon game drive. Dinner Overnight Sabi Sabi on a full board basis Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 SABI SABI - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - MALELANE
06h00: Early morning game drive followed by breakfast 09h45: Depart for Skukuza Airport 10h30: Coach meets ‘Sabi’ passengers at Skukuza Airport and transfer to Malelane 13h00: Arrive at Malelane. Afternoon at leisure. Continue on itinerary Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 5 THURSDAY MALELANE - SWAZILAND:
After an early breakfast travel through beautiful countryside and enter the Kingdom of Swaziland. Visit the Ngwenya glass factory before reaching the hotel. Spend the late afternoon relaxing, or visit a nearby craft market. Dinner and overnight. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 FRIDAY SWAZILAND - ZULULAND:
After breakfast we continue south through Swaziland, visiting a well known Swazi candle factory before re-entering South Africa. Travel on to Hluhluwe for dinner and overnight. Note: Overnight may be in Itala Nature Reserve for certain departures. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7 SATURDAY ZULULAND - DURBAN:
Begin the day with an early morning game drive. Departing Hluhluwe the journey continues towards Durban. Arrive at a traditional Zulu village in time for lunch and a show displaying local culture. Visit the Indian Ocean resort of Umhlanga, before continuing the journey, to arrive in Durban late in the afternoon. Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8 SUNDAY DURBAN:
A day at leisure in Durban (unescorted). Why not take a Springbok Atlas Day Tour? (optional & for own account) Enjoy the beautiful beaches, and explore the markets. Breakfast

DAY 9 MONDAY DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH:
Transfer to Durban airport for flight to Port Elizabeth. Passengers who make own flight arrangements are reminded to contact our central reservations for updated flight schedules. Arrive Port Elizabeth, transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10 TUESDAY PORT ELIZABETH - GARDEN ROUTE:
We leave Port Elizabeth and head westwards, soon reaching the Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. On reaching the garden route, there is a lunch stop (included). Afterwards, we head to the hotel where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 11 WEDNESDAY GARDEN ROUTE:
Your first part of the morning is spent in Knysna. Enjoy the shops and atmosphere of this lovely town before enjoying a lagoon cruise and lunch (included) at the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Whilst there enjoy a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head and a leisurely walk back through the milkwood trees, for lunch. After lunch travel aboard the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe train to the lakelands of Sedgefield. Dinner and overnight in Knysna. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 THURSDAY KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN:
Travel through the Outeniqua Pass to reach Oudtshoorn, where you will visit an Ostrich Farm for a guided tour. The visit includes lunch, with optional Ostrich delicacies. At the next stop, explore the vast limestone caverns known as the Cango Caves. Then travel on to our hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight in Oudtshoorn. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 FRIDAY   OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN:
After breakfast travel through the “Little Karoo” towards Cape Town. After lunch (for own account) continue the journey to Cape Town via Montagu, arriving late afternoon for overnight on a bed & breakfast basis. Breakfast

DAY 14 SATURDAY CAPE TOWN (UNESCOURTED):
A full day at leisure to enjoy one of Springbok Atlas’ Day Tours (optional & for own account), or explore the city on foot. Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast

DAY 15 SUNDAY CAPE TOWN (UNESCOURTED):
Your day is at leisure. An opportunity to participate in another of Springbok Atlas’ Day Tours (optional and for own account) or perhaps enjoy some shopping. Overnight in Cape Town on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast

DAY 16 MONDAY CAPE TOWN:
Passengers will be transferred to the airport, harbour or railway station for their onward journey. IMPORTANT: VALID PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED as the 16 DAY PANORAMA TOUR (SJC-16) passes through Swaziland. Certain passport holders require visas. Please check this with your travel agent before your departure. The onus is on passengers to ensure that all their documents are in order. Springbok Atlas has no control over flight schedules or airfares, and reserves the right to alter itineraries without prior notice. Breakfast