The Complete South African Holiday
On arrival in the Umhlanga Sands resort, located right on the Umhlanga beachfront with breath-taking panoramic views overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean, you will know the trip was worth it!
This trip takes in all the great sights of South africa and with so much attention to detail you won't feel like you are on a whistlestop tour. With the collection of truly luxuroius accomodation we have found to stay in along the route, all completly different yet all unforgettable, you will surely have the experience of a life time.
Check out the full itinerary below for more details.
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Price Includes |
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Meet and transfer on arrival at Durban Airport. |
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Twin accommodation. |
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Meals as specified. |
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Full day tour of Durban city, including uShaka Marine World. |
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Bed levies and community levies where applicable. |
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Car hire Avis group B in Cape Town and in KwaZulu Natal. |
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Activities as offered by Thanda. |
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Price Excludes |
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Cost for flights:
£750 per person, indication only, subject to availability.(Depart London Heathrow on SAA or BA for Johannesburg.)
Tips, gratuities and all items of a personal nature
Activities apart from the tour in Durban and those offered by Thanda
Meals not specified
Travel and medical insurance |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Durban, Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Franschhoek, Arniston, Hermanus - South Africa |
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Activities Included |
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Safari tour, Whale watching, Community involvement, Winelands tour, Shightseeing, shopping |
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Suitability / Level |
Easy |
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Itinerary
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Friday -Day 1
Depart London Heathrow on SAA or BA for Johannesburg.
Saturday -Day2
Arrive Johannesburg early am. Transfer to SAA Durban flight departing 08.55
Arrive at Durban Airport 10.05. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Umhlanga Sands hotel, right on the beach, north of Durban.
Sunday -Day3
You will be met at the hotel and taken down into the city of Durban for a guided tour of this vibrant, cosmopolitan city with its Indian, Africa craft and African "muti" markets as well the fabulous uShaka Marine World. Lunch today is for your account.
Overnight at the Umhlanga Sands Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
Monday -Day4
This morning a vehicle will be delivered to the hotel in order to give you freedom of movement at considerably lower cost than having a guide to take you around in the area.
Spend the next two nights at the Umhlanga Sands on a bed and breakfast basis, exploring on your own.
Wednesday -Day6
Drive up to Thanda Private Game Reserve in your own vehicle. This is an easy drive of about 2.5 hours and directions will be given.
The philosophy 'For the love of nature, wildlife and dear ones' embraces Thanda's vision of creating harmony between man and nature. 'Thanda' - 'love' in Zulu - is truly a game reserve centred on 'love'.
Originally purchased as degraded cattle farms, heavily infested with alien invasive plant species, the land is in the process of being restored to re-establish the natural equilibrium. The full suite of animal species, including the Big Five, which roamed the area in the past, has been reintroduced and current management interventions are such that they work in tandem with natural processes.
Zulu Culture and community involvement:
The focus point of Thanda Private Game Reserve is to fully embrace the Zulu culture by including elements of it throughout all aspects of the lodge. From the decor to the cuisine, guests will truly learn to appreciate the rich and still very much alive traditions of the Zulu people.
Vula Zulu, a traditional homestead is the setting for guests to have the privilege of watching 50 to 100 Impi warriors, trained by an associate of a Zulu prince, performing age-old dancing rites, as was done prior to and after battle.
A guided tour to a nearby Zulu tribal village will offer guests an insight into the daily life of the community. Visit local historical sites and battlegrounds, or witness young children's enthusiasm and ambition during a visit to a local school. Our rangers will embrace the close connections and traditions between nature and the Zulu people, and in the library at the main lodge, you can read about the many fascinating aspects of the Zulu nation, from culture and history to myths and legends. Even the Zulu songs will stay with you long after your visit to Thanda!
In this way, Thanda will be contributing to sustaining the Zulu culture, through job creation as well as maintaining an ongoing interest in the Zulu heritage, and offering guests a unique opportunity to experience all aspects of this incredibly interesting culture, not found at any other lodge.
Spend two nights at Thanda Tented Camp on a full board basis including activities and the Zulu experience.
Friday -Day8
Drive back down to Durban, leaving Thanda at after the morning game drive or walk and drop off your car in time for a SAA flight to Cape Town departing at 14.00 and arriving at 16.15. On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to the Camps Bay Terrace Guesthouse.
Spend the next three nights at the Camps Bay Terrace Guesthouse.
Monday -Day 10
Leave Cape Town and drive out to the winelands again, this is an easy drive and comprehensive directions will be given. A Car will be delivered to your hotel, or to Le Quartier Francais.
Should you like to take a winelands tour and be able to relax without worrying about driving, we definitely recommend a private tour. This will be at an additional cost of SAR 2000.00 for the full day, but is well worth it, if you are wine lovers!
Spend two nights at Le Quartier Francais in a luxury twin on a bed and breakfast basis.
Wednesday -Day 12
Leave Franschhoek and travel north east to the "ostrich capital of South Africa "Oudtshoorn. The drive will take about 4-5 hours through diverse and impressive scenery.
Make your way to Shades of African guesthouse in town and perhaps freshen up a bit, before exploring further.
Thursday -Day 13
Leave Oudtshoorn at leisure and make your way over the Robinson Pass down to the N2 highway and the back towards Cape Town as you head for Arniston, near the southernmost point of Africa.
Friday -Day 14
Leave Arniston in your own time and travel to Hermanus. You will be arriving in peak whale-watching time and should definitely allow time to relax on the shores or even take a boat trip out among the whales.
Spend two nights at Lavender Manor on a bed and breakfast basis.
Sunday -Day 16
Have the morning to relax and enjoy the whales and this quaint coastal town before driving the 2.5 hours back to Cape Town to drop off your rental car in time for your international flight home.
Depart Cape Town on SAA or BA in the eveing. Arrive London Heathrow the following Monday morning, relaxed, and ready for Reality again! |
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Accommodation
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4 nights, Umhlanga Sands Hotel which is located right on the Umhlanga beachfront with breath-taking panoramic views overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean.
2 nights, Thanda Tented Camp which invites you to experience ultimate luxury and world-class service. Let your senses awaken with sumptuous decadence, and candlelit culinary masterpieces impeccably served in your private boma.
3 nights, The Camps Bay Terrace Guesthouse which offers the discerning tourist, holiday maker, honeymoon couple and business traveller luxurious bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation with magnificent views of the Twelve Apostles and the South Atlantic.
2 nights,Le Quartier Francais.
Shades of African guesthouse.
Arniston Hotel.
2 nights, Lavender Manor which is proudly positioned above famous "Blue Flag" Grotto Beach, with stunning views across the whale sanctuary of Walker Bay and the magnificent mountain backdrop. |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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| Trip: |
The Complete South African Holiday |
| Duration: |
17 Days |
| Company: |
Zeta Tours
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| Location: |
Durban |
| Region: |
South Africa,
Africa |
| Price: |
From
GBP750
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| Flights: |
Not Included 
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| Availability: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, |
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