LADIES ONLY Tour of South Africa (Johannesburg to Cape Town) - Includes Return Airfares!

SAT 18 JUL 2020 : OVERNIGHT TRAVEL

Make your own way to Sydney Domestic Airport in time to check in for your Virgin Australia flight to Perth.On arrival in Perth connect with your South African Airways overnight flight to Johannesburg.

SUN 19 JUL 2020 : JOHANNESBURG (B)

Upon your early morning arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for early check-in.The rest of the day is at leisure before meeting for a briefing with your fellow travellers in the evening.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar including breakfast.

Optional Tour:Soweto half day Tour (minimum 2 passengers) - AUD$210.00 per person (Please note: this tour needs to be booked and paid for prior to departure)

MON 20 JUL 2020 : HAZYVIEW (B)

This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush Lowveld.Travel along the Panorama Route visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, The Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.

Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar including breakfast.

TUE 21 JUL 2020 : HAZYVIEW (B)

Today is an early start in order to experience the wonders of exploring Kruger National Park in our closed touring vehicle.Spend a morning searching for the Big Five in the famous Kruger National Park, which supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent.Keep a lookout for the wonderful flora and birdlife that abounds.Return to the hotel for afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar including breakfast.

Optional Tour (for own account):Kruger National Park - full day Open Vehicle Safari - ZAR1195.00 per person.

WED 22 JUL 2020 : ESWATINI (B)

After breakfast, depart for eSwatini (formerly Swaziland).Proceed south to Malalane and onto eSwatini where you will visit a real Chief's Village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Swazi culture.

Accommodation: Lugogo Sun or similar including breakfast.

THU 23 JUL 2020 : HLUHLUWE (B)

This morning we journey through Swaziland into Zululand and into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined , living in peace and harmony. Arrive in the Umfolozi region for your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar including breakfast.

Optional Tour (for own account):Hluhluwe - afternoon open vehicle safari - ZAR830.00 per person.

FRI 24 JUL 2020 : DURBAN (B)

Guests have the option to lie in or take an optional morning boat cruise (optional and own account) or simply soak up the atmosphere of this tourist town St Lucia before heading towards Durban.An orientation tour introduces us to his vibrant seaside city.

Accommodation: Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge or similar including breakfast.

Optional Tour (for own account):St Lucia - Game viewing boat cruise - ZAR340.00 per person.

SAT 25 JUL 2020 : SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG (B, D)

After a leisurely breakfast we head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains.Proceed on a visit to the 300 foot high Howick Falls, continuing through the Southern Midlands Meander Route, arriving at our hotel with afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Drakensberg Garden Resort or similar including breakfast and dinner.

SUN 26 JUL 2020 : SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG (B, D)

Day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains.Today a host of optional leisure activities away you.

Accommodation: Drakensburg Gardens Resort or similar including breakfast and dinner.

Optional Tour (for own account): Sani Pass - 4x4 adventure tour - ZAR1340.00 per person.

MON 27 JUL 2020 : CHINTSA (B, D)

This morning we continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the birthplace of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). Enroute we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei and stop for lunch outside the capital Umtata.Continue via Nelson Mandela's birthplace and house, arriving late afternoon at our accommodation in Chintsa East on the beautiful, unspoilt Eastern Cape Coast.

Accommodation: Crawford's Beach Lodge or similar including breakfast and dinner.

TUE 28 JUL 2020 : PORT ELIZABETH (B)

Awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and enjoy the morning at leisure.The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the indigenous beach forest is a haven for amazing birdlife.Continue south to Port Elizabeth.

Accommodation: Garden Court King's Beach or similar including breakfast.

WED 29 JUL 2020 : KNYSNA (B, D)

Journey towards the Cape with a visit to the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities.A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers great views of the gorge and river below.Arrive in Knysna.

Accommodation: Premier Hotel, The Moorings or similar including breakfast and dinner.

THU 30 JUL 2020 : MOSSEL BAY (B)

After breakfast, travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the 'feather capital of the world' because of its ostrich industry.Visit a working ostrich farm and then explore the famous Cango Caves with their magnificent dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Continue to Mossel Bay for a visit of the famous Post Office Tree, the Bartholomeus Diaz Museum and Shell Museum.

Accommodation: Diaz Hotel & Resort including breakfast.

FRI 31 JUL 2020 : CAPE TOWN (B)

After breakfast we head for Cape Town via the towns of Swellendam, Robertson and Worcester.After travelling through the Huguenot Tunnel, the iconic Table Mountain greets us as we arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Sunsquare Hotel - Cape Town or similar including breakfast.

Optional Tour (for own account): Kaapse Stories Dinner Theatre ZAR810.00 per person

SAT 01 AUG 2020 : CAPE TOWN (B)

Enjoy a day at leisure in the 'Mother City' with time to explore this beautiful city with its many attractions.

Accommodation: Sunsquare Hotel - Cape Town or similar including breakfast.

Optional Tours (for own account): Full Day Cape Point Peninsula Tour - ZAR1250.00 per person OR Full Day Winelands Tour - ZAR1090.00 per person.

SUN 02 AUG 2020 : OVERNIGHT TRAVEL (B)

This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure until your transfer to Cape Town International Airport for check-in for your South African Airways overnight flight via Johannesburg to Perth.

MON 03 AUG 2020 : ARRIVE PERTH

On arrival in Perth proceed through Customs and Immigration before rechecking in for your Virgin Australia flight to your home city.

Sat 18 Jul - Mon 03 Aug 2020

• Twin share - from $4995* per person
• Solo traveller - from $5990*

*Please note prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Call our local travel team now on 1300 414 198 to learn more and secure your place. This tour is filling fast.

Why not extend your stay and see more of Africa? We can assist with booking accommodation and tours and arrange your travel insurance.

Your accommodation includes the following properties (or similiar):

• Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg
• Hippo Hollow Country Estate, Hazyview
• Lugogo Sun, eSwatini
• Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris, Hluhluwe
• Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge, Durban
• Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, Southern Drakensberg
• Crawford's Beach Lodge, Chintsa
• Garden Court King's Beach, Port Elizabeth
• Premier Hotel Knysna The Moorings, Knysna
• Diaz Hotel & Resort, Mossel Bay
• SunSquare Cape Town Gardens, Cape Town

Before you travel, you will receive detailed pre-departure documents, including a range of information on your packing, destination and trip details.

Passports and Visas

Your passport should have at least 6 blank pages and be valid for at least six months after the end of your safari. It is advisable to allow at least one blank page for each country to be visited. Visas are your responsibility: Please check Visa requirements with the Consular office of each country you will be visiting. You should allow plenty of time for obtaining necessary Visas as requirements do vary from time to time.

Vaccinations

Please consult your doctor or immunisation centre for the relevant vaccination requirements for the countries to which you will be travelling. Please note however ,that Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory for some African countries.

Tipping and gratuities

It is customary to tip in Africa. We suggest the following as a guideline: - $US1.00 per bag for porters, 10 percent for taxi drivers and waiters and approx. $US10.00-20.00 per day for guides and game rangers. Although all tips and gratuities are dependent upon the level of service provided, tipping the local drivers, staff and guides is always appreciated. Also bear in mind that local African people will appreciate gifts that you may normally dispose of at the end of your safari — food, clothing, towels and of course, pens, paper, pencils and hats are very popular with the local children.

Money

It is advisable to bring spending money in cash, in either $US or Rand, in a variety of denominations. Credit cards can be used in some places and so can be a useful resource. However, credit cards should not be relied upon as a main source of funds as there are many places where cards cannot be used (especially for cash advances).