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11 Day Cape Town, Blue Train & Safari Self Drive

From: £2,619

This tour gives you a sneak peek at the delights available around Cape Town before you set off on-board the elegant Blue Train. Guest will experience exquisitely appointed suites, personal butler service and sample gourmet cuisine paired with exquisite wines and all whilst watching the ever-changing tapestry of the South African countryside glide by. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Mpumalanga, including the Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window, as well as tracking the ’Big 5’ in the comfort of your own vehicle in South Africa’s largest game reserve - the Kruger National Park. Visit the cultural ’Kingdom of the Mountains’ - Swaziland - en route to KwaZulu Natal. Your time in Mkuze will allow you opportunities to visit a traditional local Zulu village as well as a visit to the Hluhluwe-Infolozi Game Reserve, famous for saving the White Rhino from extinction. On your way to Durban, visit St Lucia, located at the southern extremity of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park - a World Heritage Site. Here you can embark on an estuarine boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive African Kingfisher Eagle, in their natural habitat.

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Departure Dates Nts Board Basis Room Type Transportation Start - End point UK Airport Airline Price
21Aug11-20Sep11 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £2,889
21Sep11-20Oct11 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £3,079
21Oct11-30Nov11 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £3,089
01Dec11-14Dec11 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £2,889
15Dec11-31Dec11 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow Virgin Atlantic £3,469
01Jan12-30Apr12 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow South African Airlines £2,759
01May12-31Aug12 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow South African Airlines £2,619
01Sep12-30Sep12 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow South African Airlines £2,859
01Oct12-31Oct12 10 Mixed Standard Room Road Cape Town/Durban Heathrow South African Airlines £3,079
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.
Day 1
Upon arrival into Cape Town make your way to the Hertz Car depot to collect your vehicle, before heading onto your accommodation in Cape Town . From here the world is your oyster to explore this glorious City. You will spend your first three nights at the 5* luxury Pepper Club Hotel and Spa - Bed and Breakfast
Day 2
Overnight at Pepper Club Hotel and Spa - Bed and Breakfast
Day 3
Overnight at Pepper Club Hotel and Spa - Bed and Breakfast
Day 4
Today drop off your vehicle at the Hertz Down-town Depot, where you will be collected and dropped off at the Blue Train lounge to embark on a journey aboard the magnificent moving five-star hotel which is the Blue Train. As the ever-changing scenery flashes past the windows you will travel from Cape Town to Pretoria on a fine dining experience. Overnight on the Blue Train
Day 5
After breakfast you will arrive into Pretoria in time for lunch. You will be transferred from Pretoria station to Court Classique Hotel for your overnight stay.Overnight Court Classique Hotel - Bed and Breakfast
Day 6
Transfer onto Johannesburg Airport for your flight to the Kruger National Park. Upon arrival you will pick up your car hire for your onward journey to Hazyview. Here you will explore the scenic valleys and woodland forests of the Sandford Conservancy on horseback, visit adjacent attractions such as the famous Kruger National Park or even take a trip in a hot air balloon. Overnight Perrys Bridge Hollow - Full Board
Day 7
Overnight Perrys Bridge Hollow – Full Board
Day 8
Travel onto the breathtakingly beautiful Ezulwini Valley where you can enjoy a challenging 18 hole championship golf course. As well as this activity there is plenty of hiking trails, bowling greens and squash courts to enjoy. Overnight Royal Swazi Sun – Bed and Breakfast
Day 9
After breakfast, drive onto Kwazulu Natal for some game drives in Hluhluwe, boat cruises, tiger fishing and cultural excursions. Overnight at Ghost Mountain Inn
Day 10
Overnight at Ghost Mountain Inn
Day 11
Spend your final morning at Ghost Mountain Inn before transferring to Kings Shaka International Airport to drop off your car hire and catch your connect flight.

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