South Africa Garden Route

DESTINATION

Johannesburg, Sun City, and Cape Town

PACKAGE RATE

• Rate starts at $4,488 per person

• Minimum of 15 persons

TRAVEL DATE

• October 19 -29, 2024

• November 23 - December 03, 2024

• December 18 -28, 2024 (+ USD 1,300)

• April 12-22, 2025

ACCOMMODATION

• Peermont Mondior Hotel at Emperors Palace or similar (1N)

• The Palace of the Lost City or similar (2N)

• Protea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quay or similar (2N)

• AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront or similar (3N)

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Manila

Day 2

Arrive Johannesburg

• Upon arrival, meet and greet representative then proceed to Gold Reef City Tour. Included in this tour is a descend down an old gold mineshaft to learn how gold was extracted in the past. Dinner will be served at Carnivore restaurant. Celebrate with “Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience”.

• Accommodation at Peermont Mondior Hotel at Emperors Palace or similar (1N)

• Meal: Dinner

Day 3

Johannesburg - Sun City

• After breakfast, proceed to Pretoria for a city tour with visits to historical sites, such as the Voortrekker monument, the Union Buildings, Kruger House and Church Square. Lunch will be served at a Chinese Restaurant. After lunch, continue on your journey to Sun City Resort. Upon arrival, your day is free at leisure. Dinner will be at Hard Rock Café located at Sun City Hotel.

• Accommodation at The Palace of the Lost City or similar (2N)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4

Sun City *Safari Game Drive

• In the early morning, set out in open-top bush vehicles for a guided game drive through the vast Park with an opportunity to view & photograph the abundant wildlife at close range. After breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure. Today, you may discover the many myths and legends from Africa’s distant past, which surround The Lost City. For those who would like to try their luck in winnings, there are many casinos and jackpots available here. Dinner will be served at Sun City Hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5

Sun City - Johannesburg - George by Flight - Knysna

• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to George. Upon arrival at George airport, meet by your guide. Lunch will be served en route. After lunch, you will continue to Knysna. In the evening, Proceed to the John Benn departure point where you will embark on a scenic cruise to the famous Knysna Heads, which mark the entrance to the Knysna Lagoon. Dinner will be served at Drydock restaurant.

• Accommodation at Protea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quay or similar (2N)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6

Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Knysna

• Travel to Oudtshoorn, proceed to the famous Cango Caves, whichis one of the most visited tourist sites in South Africa. Thereafter, proceed to an Ostrich Ranch for a guided tour to learn about these fascinating birds, from the history of ostrich farming to the breeding and rearing of ostriches, on an operating farm. An Ostrich Lunch is served at the ranch. Travel back to Knysna, spend the rest of the day exploring this quaint town. Dinner will be served at a Western restaurant.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7

Knysna - Cape Town

• Travel to Cape Town via the coastal town of Mossel Bay where you will visit the Post Office Tree, a historical monument once used by Portuguese sailors. Lunch will be served at The Gannet restaurant. After lunch, continue on to Cape Town, proceed for a city tour, drive by the historical Malay Quarter- this area of narrow, cobblestone streets and mosques is notable for its distinctive architectural style, the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall and the Castle of Good Hope- restored fort of Cape Town. Spent some free time exploring the Malay Quarter. Dinner will be served at a western restaurant.

• Accommodation at AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront or similar (3N)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8

Cape Town *Full Day Sightseeing

• Depart on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. This tour brings you to the Atlantic suburbs, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay to Hout Bay, where you embark on a boat ride to Seal Island (if weather permits). Continue travel to Fish Hoek. A lobster lunch will then be served at the Fish Hoek Restaurant. After lunch, drive along False Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve before reaching Cape Point, and ascend to the highest point. Continue the tour driving into Boulders Beach and see the penguins. Drive past Simon’s Town, an old naval base. Dinner will be served at Mr. Chan’s restaurant

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 9

Cape Town *Full Day Sightseeing

• Proceed to the Cable Station and enjoy the crisp air and clear visibility as you savor what must be an experience of a lifetime. Continue on to the Winelands. Visit a wine estate for a cellar tour and wine tasting session. This includes visit to the city of Stellenbosch with backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak lined streets and lanes. Lunch will be served in one of the wine estates. Thereafter, proceed to Century City - Africa’s largest shopping and Entertainment Center. Dinner is served in Wang Thai restaurant at Lagoon Beach.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 10

Cape Town Free Time Departure

• After breakfast, depart for Capetown International Airport for your flight home, bringing home with you fond memories and souvenirs of South Africa not to be found elsewhere in the World!

• Meal: Breakfast

Day 11

Arrive Manila

INCLUSIONS

• Economy airfare via prestigious airlines

• Accommodation for 8 nights + 3 nights in 4-5 star hotels

• Meals as indicated (8+3 Breakfasts / 7+3 Lunches / 8+3 Dinners)

• Guided sightseeing with applicable admissions as mentioned in the itinerary

• Meet and greet service at airport

• Service of a Filipino Tour leader for 15 persons & above

• Tipping

EXCLUSIONS

• All items on personal use

• Visa Fees

• Travel Insurance

• Airline Taxes

• Others not stated in the itinerary