One Day Explorer - Springbok 5

ONE DAY EXPLORER SIGHTSEEING TOURS

We have included three great tours for you to experience more of the sights and attractions of this stunning country. 
 

CAPE POINT

DEPARTS: 08H30 / RETURNS: 17H00

Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and then Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles which form part of the Table Mountain range. 

From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, which offers some of the most breath taking mountain and ocean scenery in the world.  In the reserve there is an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland.  Using the Flying Dutchman funicular to the viewing point below the lighthouse, you can admire the views across False Bay. Lunch will be enjoyed at Cape Point which has spectacular views across False Bay.

Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of the Simon's Town with a stop at Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins.  We then continue through the naval base of Simonstown and onto Fish Hoek. In the village of Kalk Bay enjoy some free time for browsing through the quaint shops. This quirky seaside town brims with creative energy and charming shops. 

We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the Groote Schuur Hospital. 

TOUR INCLUSION:
• 3 Course Lunch 
• Bottled Water on board vehicle

MIDLANDS MEANDER

DEPARTS: 09H00 / RETURNS: 17H30

The Midlands area is one of the most lush and beautiful regions of South Africa. There are spectacular views of  rolling green hills, misty valleys, rivers, lakes, dams and meadows. This is also the largest art and craft tourism area in South Africa offering a varied array of arts and crafts and outdoor activities in this beautiful and unique country setting.

The Route takes us via the Valley of a 1000 Hills, through historical Pietermaritzburg, Hilton, Worlds View, Midmar Dam and the Mandela Capture Site. These villages are also set in picturesque landscapes offering magnificent views. It is hard to imagine that this tranquil and beautiful area was once the centre of military clashes of the Anglo-Boer War. En route we stop at Swissland Cheese. Here we taste a range of different goats cheeses, from Brie style to chevre.

We continue to Nottingham Road Brewing Company Enjoy a beer tasting from a range of beers from the “Wobbling Wombat” to the “Tiddling Toad as well as a few gins. For lunch we stop at La Lampari  - one of the many picturesque establishments along the way. Set in an old, restored brick dairy and located on the breathtakingly beautiful grounds of the Farm Boschfontein in Balgowan, La Lampara has a quirky ambience and delicious cuisine.

After lunch we continue to Piggly Wiggly for some time at leisure to invest in a few local crafts and products to take home. Piggly Wiggly, in the heart of the Midlands, aims to showcase businesses and people in a lovely, country environment. Situated in the centre of the Highgate Wine Estate, the Piggly wiggly offers a variety of local shops and lovely coffee shop for those who prefer not to indulge in some retail therapy.

TOUR INCLUSION:
Fully Guided English Tour in luxury air-conditioned vehicle
Craft Beer Tasting
Cheese Tasting
3 Course Lunch 
Bottled Water on Board Vehicle
 

JOHANNESBURG URBAN TOUR

DEPARTS: 09h00 / RETURNS: 17h00

There is a powerful creative energy in Johannesburg and on our journey today your Tour Guide will showcase Contemporary Urban Africa along with a few of the Historical sites in Johannesburg. We focus on three of the city’s key creative outputs, drawing from a palette that includes art, architecture, design, food, fashion and music.

We start in Soweto where is so much heritage and history that often the fact that it is current and contemporary and modern, the fact that it has a future, is totally overlooked. In addition to the incredible histories of Soweto, there are interesting and  powerful stories of the Soweto Uprisings, and those of resistance figures such as Mandela and Tutu. Along the way, between locations, guests learn about the history of Soweto, and the role it has played in South Africa’s political, cultural and economic past. All in all it’s a refreshingly contemporary and futuristic take on one of South Africa’s most famous suburbs, designed to provide a sense of how Soweto is helping to shape the future of Johannesburg.

We transfer to Marshalltown for Lunch at Urbanology.

After Lunch we start a walking tour through the heart of the Johannesburg city centre where we visit a craft brewery, walk past Chancellor House, from where Nelson Mandela & Oliver Tambo ran the first black legal practice in the country during the 1950’s. Continue to The South African Breweries (SAB) founded in 1895, South Africa’s top brewer and leading distributor of beer, then the Johannesburg City Library that opened in 1935, designed by architect John Perry in an Italianate style and regarded as one of the most impressive buildings built in the city during the 1930’s. Walk past Luthuli House, the headquarters of the African National Congress, followed by the Johannesburg City Hall, an Edwardian building constructed in 1914, the Rissik Street Post Office, built in 1897 during the time of Paul Kruger, the Anglo American Corporation founded by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer in 1917 and Beyers Naude Square (formerly Market Square). Finally we continue to the Johannesburg Magistrate Court, scene of two car bomb explosions in 1987, during the ANC’s armed struggled against Apartheid.

We return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

TOUR INCLUSION:
Fully Guided English Tour in luxury air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees Soweto – Nelson Mandela House, Apartheids museum
3 Course Lunch at urbanology – Newtown Precinct
2 x Craft beer Tastings – Newtown and Soweto
Bottled Water on Board Vehicle

TABLE BAY, Cape Town

The Table Bay Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel situated at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It boasts beautiful views of the working harbor, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a pool and a spa. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Enjoy locally inspired and sourced gourmet meals at the Camissa brasserie. The Atlantic Grill serves daily breakfast and high tea is available in the afternoon. The Camelot Spa offers a number of spa treatments, holistic care, laser therapy and a gym. A complimentary shuttle service is available to transport guests within a 5 km radius of the hotel. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
 

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, Umhlanga, Durban

The award-winning Beverly Hills hotel, opened her doors 50 years ago and has since been considered one of Durban’s finest accommodation destinations by discerning travellers. Over the past 5 decades, the Beverly Hills hotel has been home to royalty, celebrities and captains of industry; the place where deals have been done and memories have been made. The Beverly Hills hotel is located in uMhlanga and boasts uninterrupted views of the ocean. The hotel offers an idyllic place for guests to unwind and enjoy the gracious and intuitive service it is so well-known for. Standard rooms are sea-facing and have an en-suite bathroom and private balcony. The stylish and elegant decor is enhanced by the in-room facilities, which include a flat screen television with DStv, DVD player, digital safe, refreshment centre and coffee machine. Guests are also entitled to complimentary WiFi access and the pressing of 2 items of clothing on day of arrival.
 

MASLOW HOTEL - Johannesburg

Situated in the central business district of Sandton, the hotel is only a short walk from Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall. It offers luxurious accommodation with free Wi-Fi, large garden area with sun terrace and oudoor swimming pool. Each suite offers a panoramic city view and comes with a living room and a private bathroom. With views of the city, the on-site Africology Spa offers products and treatments that are natural and holistic. You can dine at The Lacuna Bistro where an à la carte breakfast is served in addition to lunch and dinner. 

KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP, Kruger

Southern Camp, situated on the southern-most section of the Kapama Private Game Reserve, and offers basic luxury accommodation in this informal, tranquil lodge accompanied by warm hospitality and friendly service in one of the best bush locations in the country. Kapama Private Game Reserve spans 120 square kilometers of famed ‘Big 5’ – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - territory offering guests a safari adventure with all the big game including 42 mammal species and over 350 bird species. The reserve is perfectly situated to receive guests flying into Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit). A quick 30-minute transfer to Southern Camp is all it takes before you can relax and absorb the quiet surroundings of the African bush. All 15 suites at Southern Camp have full en-suite bathrooms with picture windows to enjoy the surrounding scenery and birdlife. Air conditioning, minibars and tea and coffee stations are standard in all suites of this five-star safari accommodation. Private patios offer the opportunity to enjoy relaxing sundowners, while game watching at the same time.

SAFARI PLAINS,Mabula

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range in the Limpopo Province. Wide-open savannahs, a rich wildlife heritage and spectacular vistas create an idyllic melting pot for this majestic wilderness destination. Close to Gauteng, only a couple of hours drive from Johannesburg, the extravagant haven that is Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, with a magnificent high–ceiling dining room, elegant lounge, impressive bar, and relaxing spa. Explore the surrounding bushveld on open vehicle safaris, bush walks or horseback safaris.  Set along winding sand pathways, each tented suite commands a stunning space within the natural, indigenous bushveld. These safari-style tents offer utmost comfort with private timber wrap–around decks. All tented suites are air-conditioned and tastefully appointed with sunken baths, separate showers, private facilities and a fully–stocked mini bar fridge, with tea and coffee facilities. An outstanding Big Five Safari experience awaits on this lovely twelve thousand hectare private game reserve.

How to book

When you have chosen the holiday you wish to book, call our sales team on 01737 244398 to check the availability of the tour. 

To confirm your booking we need to collect a deposit payment equivalent to 30% of the total holiday price. The deposit amount will increase if flights are added as the full cost of the flights needs to be collected at the time of booking. Our preferred method of payment is via bank transfer, quoting your invoice number (TSTXXXX) on all payments. Credit and debit cards are also accepted.   

Your final balance payment will be due 90 days before you are due to travel. The person signing the booking form will be treated as doing so on behalf of, and with the consent of, all the persons for whom the booking is made and is responsible for ensuring due payment of all monies.  Please ensure you return your signed booking form, together with a copy of the photograph page of all passports. 

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