A lot of people think that going to South Africa is a very pricey trip. However, it doesn't have to be. Here is an example of a very reasonably priced trip through Collette. It is a 14 day trip including 22 meals and intra air starting at $2449 per person for land. Granted, you still have to pay for air, but you get to see a lot in 14 days. You stay in 3 and 4 star hotels and guest houses and the meals are great. All entrance fees are included.
You start near Johannesburg and make your way to Kruger Park. The drive is spectacular as you drive through the Drakensberg Mountain Range. Stop at Bourke's Luck Potholes for a magnificent site. Next drive through Kruger and see the big five and much more. On our drive, we saw more than I could imagine: lots of elephants, impalas, baboons, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, cape buffalo, lions and much more.
On our way back from Kruger, a guided tour of Soweto – South West Township – showcases luxurious mansions and informal settlements as you learn about the historical significance of the area. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Nelson Mandella's former house.
On our way back from Kruger, a guided tour of Soweto – South West Township – showcases luxurious mansions and informal settlements as you learn about the historical significance of the area. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Nelson Mandella's former house.
The next day you visit nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve. Begin with a lagoon cruise out to the famous Knysna Heads which mark the entrance to the lagoon. Next, board a 4x4 vehicle and travel deep into the forest.
Next travel to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the oldest working ostrich farms in the area.
Your journey continues into the heart of the beautiful winelands region, known for its colorful mountains and endless vineyards. This evening, enjoy a wine pairing dinner.
Spend 3 days in Cape Town: Travel to Cape Town to enjoy a panoramic tour of this beautiful harborside city. Enjoy a thrilling ride on a cable car as it whisks you to an altitude of more than 3,000 feet, landing atop the aptly named – and flat-topped – Table Mountain. The views of Cape Town, Robben Island and Lion’s Head will leave you breathless. Return to the city via Table Bay, passing through the Malay Quarter with its mosques and minarets. Make a special stop at the Milnerton Lighthouse. Travel out to Cape Point, stopping for a visit with the penguins at Boulders Beach. On your return, explore the fascinating and famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home to over 5,000 species of plants native to South Africa.
See the map below for the highlights of the trip. Contact Peterson Travel Pros, 612-559-6545, for more info.
Next travel to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa. Enjoy a guided tour of one of the oldest working ostrich farms in the area.
Your journey continues into the heart of the beautiful winelands region, known for its colorful mountains and endless vineyards. This evening, enjoy a wine pairing dinner.
Spend 3 days in Cape Town: Travel to Cape Town to enjoy a panoramic tour of this beautiful harborside city. Enjoy a thrilling ride on a cable car as it whisks you to an altitude of more than 3,000 feet, landing atop the aptly named – and flat-topped – Table Mountain. The views of Cape Town, Robben Island and Lion’s Head will leave you breathless. Return to the city via Table Bay, passing through the Malay Quarter with its mosques and minarets. Make a special stop at the Milnerton Lighthouse. Travel out to Cape Point, stopping for a visit with the penguins at Boulders Beach. On your return, explore the fascinating and famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home to over 5,000 species of plants native to South Africa.
See the map below for the highlights of the trip. Contact Peterson Travel Pros, 612-559-6545, for more info.
