9 DAYS MAPUNGUBWE HERITAGE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK PANORAMA WITH CAPE TOWN

After early breakfast, the tour departs from Johannesburg to Maphungubwe National Park by way of N1 Route to  Polokwane. In Polokwane, guests visit the Bakone Malapa which is one of the open air museums in South Africa . Enjoy lunch en route (own account) at Polokwane town. Then proceed to. Arrive at the Maphungubwe National Park in the afternoon for and enjoy time at bush braai before retiring for overnight.

After Early breakfast visit the elite graveyard at the top of Maphungubwe Hill, view a natural amphitheatre and the entire spectrum of the region, and traverse the territory once walked upon by the ancestral Mapungubwe People - now roamed by four of the Big 5. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant (own account) before going for a museum tour. The Centre which is built near the main gate of the Mapungubwe National Park won the building of the year competition in 2009 and is home to the famous Golden Rhino. The Centre provides both day and over-night visitors the opportunity of a tour, showcasing the amazing landscape that the National Park has to offer. Late in the afternoon visit the confluence of the mighty Shashe and Limpopo Rivers, this envisaged Tran frontier park embraces South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe

After breakfast, depart to Ribola art route on your way to Phalaborwa. The Ribola Art route (named after a mountain in the area) is a celebration of Venda and Tsonga cultures. The tour includes several studios and galleries belonging to local artists, who have formed an easy-to-navigate art route for exploring Limpopo Province. Enjoy lunch (own account) at one of the restaurant in Tzaneen, before continuing on the R71 route to Phalaborwa. On arrival at Phalaborwa, we visit the Qualito Distillery for an hour tasting session before heading to the Afternoon Game drive inside Kruger National Park(optional). Retire for dinner and overnight at the Lodge 

Leaving the hotel after an early breakfast, guests travel to the iconic Kruger National Park. They enjoy a guided closed vehicle game drive. The Kruger Park supports a staggering variety of fauna and flora including some bird species rare and endemic to the area. Enjoy lunch (own account) at one of the park’s rest camps, before continuing on the bush adventure. An optional full day safari in an open safari vehicle is available (own account and excluding lunch). Guests exit the Kruger National Park and head back to the Lodge to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks (own account) before dinner (own account)

After breakfast, guests depart for the Panorama Route en route to Johannesburg. The Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondawels is the world’s largest green canyon, and is the first stop along the Panorama Route. Guests visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Wonder View, the highest viewpoint on this route. Guests stop for lunch (own account) in Graskop, Guests arrive in Johannesburg in time for an early evening flight to Cape Town. Guests are transferred from Cape Town International Airport to the boutique hotel. Dinner is enjoyed at the hotel (own account). Overnight at Hotel or similar Beach Villa

 Cape Town boasts a smorgasbord of delights, including an impressive mountain range, an inviting night life, extensive shopping venues, world-class art and cultural events. Guests have the opportunity to explore Cape Town and surrounds on their own, or select guided day tours to gain insight from local tour guides whilst experiencing the Cape in the most efficient way with total peace of mind.Guests can book Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and enjoy the revolving cable car ride up the mountain ( weather permitting). Table Mountain is a unique conservation area and affords its visitors the best views of Cape Town

guided on a Cape Point full day tour (own account) including Cape Point, Boulder’s Beach (entrance fee for own account) and Kirstenbosch Gardens, Winelands full day tour (own account) or Cape Highlights full day tour (own account) which includes a visit to Cape Point, a beer and wine tasting and city sights. Or select a My Cape Town flexible private full day tour (own account) to explore areas further from the city with a limit of 300km (or 9 hours) with a private tour guide and vehicle.

Experience an exhilarating ride on a fully automated 4 wheeled Quad Bike (ATV) down the Atlantis Dunes, just outside of Cape Town up the beautiful West Coast of South Africa. The Atlantis sand dunes are situated northwest of Cape Town and is an important conservation area protecting the Atlantis Aquifer which supplies water to the Atlantis area. An awe inspiring setting for an amazing experience which shows off amazing soft white sand that reaches up to 50 meters high. Retail therapy at V&A Waterfront and Dinner is savored at a V&A Waterfront restaurant or at the hotel (own account)

DAY OF DEPARTURE

Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the last day of the tour at leisure. . Guests are transferred to Cape Town International Airport