SOUTH AFRICA
> DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN: Strand Tower Hotel (4*) Superior Room (en-suite)
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport. Private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Rest of day at leisure for optional activities. Front desk at hotel can assist with optional activities and transport. Lunch and dinner for guests own account.
> DAY 2 - CAPE TOWN: Strand Tower Hotel (4*) Superior Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day SIC Cape Point Tour (tour company to collect guests from hotel and deliver back to their hotel). The journey to Cape Point takes you along the scenic Atlantic coastal road. Pass the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay with their soft white sand and assure blue water. The formidable 12 Apostles Peaks rise above the road on one side, while sheer cliffs and incredible rock formations drop into the icy Atlantic Ocean on the other side. There is no doubt the coast of the Cape Peninsula offers magnificent scenery with its great biodiversity. Arrive at the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay with its imposing Sentinel. Visit Seal Island (trip for own account) or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbour. The tour continues over Chapman's Peak (entrance fee included) which offers amazing photo opportunities and onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (entrance fee included). This area is home to magnificent 'fynbos', many different species of buck and birds, the Cape Mountain Zebra, and mischievous baboons. These creatures entertain guests enjoying lunch at the restaurant which has splendid views of False Bay. Take the funicular (own account) to the lighthouse to see the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point.
Visit Boulders Beach to see the Jackass Penguins (own account) before arriving at the naval base of Simonstown, and then venture inland to the last stop of the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (entrance fee included). With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers, and offer a fitting end to a day filled with all the Cape has to offer.
Lunch and dinner for guests own account.
> DAY 3 - CAPE TOWN: Strand Tower Hotel (4*) Superior Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Half day SIC City Tour (either in the morning or afternoon) (tour company to collect guests from hotel and deliver back to their hotel).
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a half day tour of the Mother City itself. After departing the hotel head for Table Mountain.
Enjoy the crisp air and clear visibility as you reach the summit (weather permitting and cable car for own account – currently ±R205 pp).
The guide will point out the highlights of one of the world's most famous views. After the descent, enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the city center to Greenmarket Square. Stretch your legs with a walk through the Company Gardens. The tour continues with a drive past the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, The Castle and Slave Lodge, before entering the "Bo-Kaap", also known as the Malay Quarter.
Thereafter you will be dazzled by the diamond tour where you learn about the history of these sparkling gems before returning to your hotel. Lunch and dinner for guests own account.
> DAY 4 - KNYSNA: Knysna Log-Inn (4*) Luxury Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast depart for your private transfer along the Garden Route to Knysna.
Beautiful in and out of vehicle sightings. The driver will advise on some of the highlights along the way. Arrival in Knysna where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Lunch and dinner for guests own account.
> DAY 5 - KNYSNA: Knysna Log-Inn (4*) Luxury Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day private tour of Oudtshoorn (tour company to collect guests from hotel and deliver back to their hotel). After breakfast depart your hotel and drive from Knysna to Oudtshoorn, where the landscape changes from coastal to semi-desert. Arrival at the Cango Caves (entrance fees included) for a tour of this underground wonder of vast halls and towering formations. Thereafter a visit to an ostrich farm for a tour (entrance fee included) and lunch (own account). Time permitting, a visit to the Cango Wildlife Ranch (entrance fee for own account).
Travel back to Knysna via George and the Wilderness with beautiful views of the coastline. Lunch and dinner
for guests own account.
> DAY 6 - SUN CITY: Sun City Hotel (4*) Luxury Twin Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from Knysna to George Airport for the flight to Johannesburg. (Flight
NOT included). Upon arrival in Johannesburg proceed to the shuttle service company at O R Tambo International for your transfer to Sun City. (Transfers depart O R Tambo International daily at 09h00 & 12h00). Guests will be dropped off at Sun City. Depending on arrival time, enjoy optional activities.
Optional highlights at Sun City include: Pilanesberg Game Drives, Elephant Back Safaris, Quad Bike Trails,
Parasailing, Jet skiing, Power Boating, Boat Cruising, Village People Tour, Butterfly World Tour, Helicopter Flips & a Cabaret Show. All activities can be booked at the Main Entertainment Centre and are for guests own account. Lunch and dinner for guests own account.
> DAY 7 - SUN CITY: Sun City Hotel (4*) Luxury Twin Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Another full day at Sun City to enjoy optional activities. Lunch and dinner for guests
own account.
> DAY 8 - JOHANNESBURG: Peermont Mondior at Emperors Palace Hotel & Casino (4*) Classic Room (en-suite) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Guests to catch the shuttle (departing Sun City at 10h00, 12h00 & 15h00) back to O R
Tambo International Airport. On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport guests to catch free shuttle service to Emperors Palace Hotel & Casino. Check in to hotel and enjoy the facilities offered at the Casino and Entertainment area. Lunch and dinner for guests own account.
> DAY 9 - TOUR ENDS (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on the time of departure guests to enjoy optional activities. Transfer to O R Tambo International Airport via free shuttle from Emperors Palace. End of tour.