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Day 1-4: Meet in Capetown
Enjoy your stay in the historic and vibrant De Waterkant area, as we explore the city with a cable car up Table Mountain, excursion to the Cape of Good Hope, and visits to townships.
Day 5: The Winelands
Travel to Franschhoek, a lovely village in the heart of the Cape Winelands along picturesque backroads, passing whitewashed Cape Dutch homes, the Berg River, assorted vineyards, stopping periodically for winetasting. Enjoy a walking tour of historic Stellenbosch, a delightful university town that many consider to be the most beautiful in all of South Africa.
Day 6: Garden Route
Drive along the Garden Route to Knysna, a quaint, charming, lagoon-side town. Stroll the town center, discovering crafts shops, galleries, restaurants and coffee-houses. Visit the Heads, towering sandstone cliffs that guard the entrance of the lagoon.
Day 7: Plettenberg Bay
"Plet" is a spectacularly beautiful setting with a rare combination of mountains, white sand and crystal blue water. Whales and dolphins are frequent visitors. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with its spectacular coastal scenery including deep gorges and evergreen forests. Choose from two optional soft adventures: scenic gentle tubing down the Storm’s River or easy hiking along a sensational trail.
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Day 8: Johannesburg
Visit the fascinating Apartheid Museum which documents the history of the Apartheid era and Musuem Africa, which showcases the history of the country from prehistoric times and includes a superb representation of life in South Africa's townships.
Day 9-11: Djuma Game Reserve - Kruger National Park
You'll enjoy twice daily game drives during which you are likely to see elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, rhino, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, gazelle, and a host of other animals and birds. We will also visit a nearby village to observe traditional African life up-close.
Day 12: Johannesburg
Tour the largest black “township” in South Africa, Soweto, scene of the vitally important 1976 student uprising, and crucible of so much of the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa.
Day 13-14: Victoria Falls
Fly to Livingstone in Zambia. Considered one of the seven wonders of the world, Victoria Falls is surrounded by a thick jungle of spray-generated rainforest. These mile-wide falls drop 300 to 350 feet into the Zambezi Gorge. Air, mist, and light conditions combine to provide breathtaking views.
Day 15: Elephant Safari - Johannesburg - Depart
Embark on a thrilling, low-intensity elephant-back safari through the bush. Return flight to Johannesburg.
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