Cosmos, South Africa : Experience Enthralling game drives, stunning scenery & fun experiences

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South Africa : From The Cape To Kruger

Enthralling game drives, stunning scenery, and fun experiences…this South Africa tour has it all!

Have your camera ready as you ride in open-air, safari vehicles during game drives in Kruger National Park, one of the world's largest game reserves and home to impala, zebra, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more, and in Mkuze Game Reserve, where you’ll watch for lion, leopard, rhino, Cape buffalo, and giraffe. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Jozini home to hippo, Nile crocodile, and, if you’re lucky, elephant along the shore. At Stony Point Nature Reserve, observe the endangered African penguins engage in their daily activities.

In addition to wildlife, you’ll also experience unique culture and spectacular scenery on this tour through South Africa. Learn about Zulu customs and life today during a fascinating village walk and interact with local artisans in eSwatini. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park for a walk through its unique coastal forest. Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most scenic drives skirting the rocky coastline, and the scenic Panorama Route, with its dramatic landscapes tracing the course of the mighty Blyde River. Marvel at the stalagmites and stalactites at the Cango Caves. Witness rugged rocks, sheer cliffs, crashing waves, and panoramic ocean views at Cape Point, Africa’s southwesternmost point.

Tour Director -

Ms. Wendy Atkinson

• Escorting tours for more than 20 years
• I am a proud South African who loves the nature, history, and culture of this beautiful land. As a Tour Director, it is my privilege to combine and share two of my passions-a love of the wilderness and of travel with you!

Accommodation : 

• Cape Town - SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
• Mossel Bay - Protea Hotel By Marriott Mossel Bay
• Knysna - Aha The Rex Hotel
• Umhlanga - Garden Court Umhlanga
• Mkuze - Ghost Mountain Inn
• eSwatini - Foresters Arm
• Kruger National Park - Sabi River Sun Resort

Peace Of Mind Travel Plan :

All 2022 travel bookings automatically come with our Peace of Mind Travel Plan*—free of charge. This plan gives guests the ability to move their vacation before departure to another destination, vacation, date or brand in our vast travel portfolio, no questions asked.

*For 2022 Europe and North America bookings, travel dates can be moved without penalty to any other brand, destination or date up to 90 days before your vacation departure date. Vacations to South America, Asia, Africa, South Pacific and other select tours/cruises must be moved up to 120 days before departure date. Groups of 8 or more, Group policies apply; exclusions may also apply Vacations moved outside these time frames will be subject to normal cancellation penalties. The penalty waiver to move your vacation applies to the land or cruise portion of the booking only. Vacations with booked air-inclusive may be subject to penalties and/or change fees from the airline. Applicable price and eligible land promotions for the new tour or cruise only will apply; any new air promotions will be excluded. If the new trip is less expensive, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference in price. The Peace of Mind Travel Plan does not apply to, charters, custom tours, sole use tours, and vacations with the Oberammergau Passion Play. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time. 

Day 1 

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Welcome to South Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for a fascinating journey.

Day 2 

CAPE TOWN

This morning, visit Table Mountain for a cable-car ride to the top for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Then, take a scenic drive south via Chapman’s Peak Drive, which skirts the rocky coastline and is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Continue on to Cape Point Nature Reserve for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the southwesternmost point on the African continent. Here, take a funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. Return to Cape Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Meals - Breakfast

Day 3 

CAPE TOWN

Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take an excursion to the stunning Cape Winelands for wine tasting, or go whale watching in nearby Hermanus (Jun.-Oct.) Your Tour Director has suggestions to help you make the most of your day.

Meals - Breakfast

Day 4 

CAPE TOWN–STONY POINT NATURE RESERVE–HERMANUS–MOSSEL BAY

This morning, depart Cape Town and drive to Stony Point Nature Reserve to see a colony of endangered African Penguins. Known for the unique sound they make, these penguins grow to an average height of two feet and live in burrows and rock crevices along the beach. Stop in Hermanus for independent exploration before reaching Mossel Bay for the evening

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner 

Day 5 

MOSSEL BAY–OUDTSHOORN–KNYSNA

Drive north to Oudtshoorn and stop for a guided tour of the Cango Caves with its stunning limestone rock formations. You will also visit a local ostrich farm. Continue on to Knysna.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 

KNYSNA. TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK RESERVE EXCURSION

Today, explore the spectacular Tsitsikamma National Park for a walk through the spectacular indigenous coastal forest to the mouth of the Storms River. Cross the famous suspension bridge for views of the coastline and to see the Storms River Mouth Cave. Afterwards, return to Knysna for time to explore the waterfront or consider an optional cruise to see local marine life.

Meals - Breakfast

Day 7

KNYSNA–GQEBERHA–DURBAN–UMHLANGA

This morning, drive to Gqeberha for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the bustling Umhlanga Rocks area for the evening.

Meals - Breakfast

Day 8 

UMHLANGA–MKUZE

Today, drive to Mkuze in the heart of Zululand. After lunch, travel to the Lebombo mountains for a memorable walk to interact with local Zulu people and learn about their customs and life today in this rural community.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

MKUZE

This morning, take a game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve, the oldest proclaimed wildlife reserve in all of Africa. The park is home to the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. You also have the chance to see giraffe, zebra, black and white rhino, and much more! After time to rest, embark on an afternoon boat ride on Lake Jozini. During the cruise, you are likely to spot hippo, Nile crocodile, elephant, and a variety of bird life.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

MKUZE–MHLAMBANYATSI, ESWATINI

Today, drive to eSwatini. En route, stop at a local market and visit a glass factory where glass blowers use recycled glass to create stemware, animals, and more.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11

ESWATINI–KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA

Depart eSwatini and head north for the Kruger area. Enjoy leisure time at your lodge this afternoon in preparation for your day of game viewing in the world-renowned Kruger National Park tomorrow.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12

KRUGER AREA

Rise between 5 am and 5:30 am for coffee and tea before your early moning game drive with an experienced guide. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Spend some time at leisure in the middle of the day. Perhaps book a spa treatment or simply relax at the pool. Be sure to watch for kudu, impala, giraffe, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more on your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13

KRUGER AREA–JOHANNESBURG

A leisurely morning before a flight to Johannesburg. Your vacation ends at the airport. Schedule departing flights after 5:30 pm.

Meals - Breakfast

Prices listed are per person in Great British Pound, based on twin occupancy, rates for single occupancy may differ, Rates offered are including all discounts unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to availability. Other travel periods may be available. Some block out dates may apply. Rates may alter depending upon the dates requested and surcharges if applicable. Final booking confirmation only provided once payment has been processed. Contact our travel team for more details. Our Holiday Centre reserves the right to withdraw this promotion without notice at any time. Flights are not included. Pricing correct as at 4th Feb 2022