Our Traveller Tours, which range from 5 to 14 days, offer a more classic touring experience in a comfortable, air-conditioned touring vehicle (coach tours, private tours and self-drive explorations available). Tour South Africa’s less-travelled routes in the comfort of 3—to 5-star accommodation. Explore world-famous areas in South Africa, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, the Garden Route, the Karoo, the Kruger National Park, and Eswatini. These tours are perfect for you if you prefer a more structured, comfortable, and culturally rich South African experience. They are ideally suited to couples, friends, and families who appreciate the peace of mind that comes from completely relaxing in the care of specialists in African hospitality.
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CONTENTS
BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHLIGHTS CAPE KALEIDOSCOPE GARDEN ROUTE, KAROO & ADDO WONDERS WILD & SCENIC KRUGER
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THE GOLD STANDARD IN AFRICAN TOURING
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THE ORIGINAL GREEN COMPANY
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TRAVELLER TOURS AND GUIDES
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VEHICLE INFORMATION
Accommodated Tours 8
BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA | 13 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
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WILDLIFE DISCOVERY | 5 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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KLEIN KAROO & GARDEN ROUTE | 4 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHLIGHTS | 14 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
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HAZYVIEW
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KRUGER TO COAST HIGHLIGHTS | 6 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
MALELANE
JOHANNESBURG
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DRAKENSBERG & GARDEN ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | 9 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
EZULWINI VALLEY
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GARDEN ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | 3 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
ISIMANGALISO WETLANDS
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CAPE KALEIDOSCOPE | 6 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
HLUHLUWE
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GARDEN ROUTE, KAROO & ADDO WONDERS | 9 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
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WILD & SCENIC KRUGER | 5 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR
DRAKENSBERG
DURBAN
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BOOKING CONDITIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION
PORT EDWARD
MTHATHA
OUDTSHOORN
PORT ALFRED
CAPE TOWN
GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH)
KNYSNA
PLETTENBERG BAY
OUR MEMBERSHIPS
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The Gold Standard in African Touring
WE’VE HAD 40 YEARS TO PERFECT OUR CRAFT, GIVING YOU THE FREEDOM AND SECURITY TO FULLY EXPERIENCE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME TOUR THROUGH AFRICA
The journey is as important as the destination
Drifters offers meticulously designed small group tours across the best of southern and East Africa, from wild and adventurous (Drifters Adventure) to classic comfort (Drifters Traveller). Your choice of tour will depend on where you want to go, the type of experience you are looking for, how you like to travel, your budget and the time you have available. We offer scheduled departures, but don’t compromise on a uniquely personal experience. We have multi-lingual, expert guides, and our tours are characterised by out-of-the-ordinary experiences.
OUR TOURS WILD and ADVENTUROUS
Our Adventure Tours, which range from 5 to 24 days, offer both camping and accommodated options, and are designed for those who seek an off-the beaten track and immersive African adventure in one of our custom-designed overland trucks. These small group tours cover South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. These tours are perfect for you if you want the freedom to explore unspoiled and exotic places, and thrive on challenging yourself to do something you’ve never done before. You prefer to be an active participant in crafting your adventure, and will appreciate co-creating your experience with a small group of down-to-earth people from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. CLASSIC COMFORT Our Traveller Tours, which range from 5 to 14 days, offer a more classic touring experience in a comfortable, air-conditioned touring vehicle (coach tours, private tours and self-drive explorations available). Tour South Africa’s less-travelled routes in the comfort of 3—to 5-star accommodation. Explore world-famous areas in South Africa, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, the Garden Route, the Karoo, the Kruger National Park, and Eswatini. These tours are perfect for you if you prefer a more structured, comfortable, and culturally rich South African experience. They are ideally suited to couples, friends, and families who appreciate the peace of mind that comes from completely relaxing in the care of specialists in African hospitality.
WHY DRIFTERS
THE ORIGINAL AFRICAN ADVENTURERS SINCE 1983
MULTI-LINGUAL PROFESSIONAL GUIDES
UNIQUE FLEET OF CUSTOM-BUILT ADVENTURE SAFARI TRUCKS AND TOURING VEHICLES
SEAMLESS BOOKING AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
BEST ROUTES THROUGH SOUTHERN AND EAST AFRICA
DRIFTERS ACCREDITED ACCOMMODATION
OWNED INFRASTRUCTURE OF VEHICLES, BOATS, CANOES, TENTS, AND ADVENTURE EQUIPMENT
UNEXPECTED EXPERIENCES
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPLORATION AND RELAXATION SUITED TO EVERY BUDGET
EXCELLENT LOGISTICS AND BACKUP FACILITIES IN ALL AREAS OF OPERATION
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGES WITH REGULAR DEPARTURES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
UNCOMPROMISING HEALTH AND SAFETY (BACKED BY SATIB)
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The Original Green Company
OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PEOPLE, PLANET AND WILDLIFE
The Green Seat In line with company values and commitment to creating shared value in the communities within which we operate, Green Seat was implemented to consolidate our product offered to our clients in care of our Planet, People and Wildlife footprint. Our guests have the opportunity to contribute towards Green Seat. Caring for the environment to ensure that future generations are able to travel with us and have the same experience we offer now, is part of the essence of Drifters and remains a focus point for everyone on the team. Part of the Drifters experience involves visiting sensitive natural ecosystems and developing countries with limited waste management. Our guides are trained to offer a life-changing experience that is carefully controlled and has ZERO negative impact on the environment. We have been operating in these areas for over 40 years, and the fact that we can continue to do so is in itself testament to our commitment to zero impact on these areas. Since inception we have invested in the environment by rehabilitating natural habitats in areas including Drakensberg, Namibia, Botswana and the Greater Kruger National Park. Once on the verge of destruction, these sensitive ecosystems are now balanced and thriving with indigenous plant and animal species. We have contributed to local communities that now benefit from tourism’s proceeds. We only employ local guides from southern Africa for our scheduled group tours, as well as local people to fulfil services along our tour routes. Our team has the opportunity to improve and advance their skills through a dedicated study support program.
People: We value the essence of humanity in everything we do and aim to improve people’s lives.
Planet: We are committed to treading lightly on this earth in our everyday actions, and contributing to the rehabilitation of sensitive natural habitats.
Wildlife: What would we be as an industry without our natural resources, including our wildlife.
Our Green Seat Beneficiaries SOUTH AFRICA • Trees for Tourism • Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) • African Home Creative (Green Seat souvenir crafters) NAMIBIA • Bishop Kameeta Kindergarten • Tourism Supporting Conservation (TOSCO) • Otjimboyo Conservancy
EAST AFRICA • Tumshangilieni Mtoto Children’s Home and School
BOTSWANA • Travel For Impact • Wild Entrust Africa • Shelter Botswana
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EXPLORE ROUTES LESS TRAVELLED THROUGH WORLD-FAMOUS AREAS IN A COMFORTABLE TOURING VEHICLE Traveller Tours Embark on a meticulously planned tour through the best of South Africa, where every detail has been considered to ensure your comfort and peace of mind. Settle into our spacious, air-conditioned touring vehicle led by a qualified multi-lingual local tour guide. Join an intimate group of fellow travellers from around the world for an immersion into South Africa’s spectacular beauty and rich culture. Whatever your time and experiential preference, we have a diverse collection of tours that range from 5 to 14 days. Choose your tour style GROUPS: A shared experience shared with like-minded travellers SELF-DRIVE: Explore in your own time and your own way with a scheduled tour itinerary MOTORCYCLE: Travel on a motorcycle alone, or with your partner as pillion PRIVATE GUIDED: For friends or families, including a private tourist guide and private vehicle PERSONALISED TOUR: Create a unique experience with your choice of accommodation and sightseeing The importance of a tour guide cannot be overstated. Drifters’ guides are recognised industry leaders, trained by our accredited Guide Academy. They are also registered and licensed as culture guides with the South African Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). They have completed an advanced defensive driving course to equip them with the necessary skills to traverse South Africa, and are qualified and proficient in first aid. GUIDES
TRAVELLER TOURING VEHICLE Explore Africa, we’ll handle the miles!
Separate luggage
Air-conditioning
Refreshingly cool fridge
3-point seat belts throughout
2 spare wheels
9 reclining passenger seats
Opening window opposite each row of seats
USB charging ports to recharge your batteries on the go.
Our new touring vehicles offer true comfort and convenience for our traveller passengers. With nine reclining seats, everyone can relax in style, secured by three-point seat belts that ensure your safety on every journey. The vehicle interior remains refreshingly cool with opening windows in each row and air-conditioning throughout. USB chargers are also conveniently placed, ensuring that your devices can stay powered throughout the ride. Additionally, a separate luggage compartment ensures ample space for belongings, completing the perfect travel experience with both luxury and practicality.
Note: Limited features may be available on hired or chartered vehicles.
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E mbark on a bucket-list journey through the best of South Africa. Arrive in Johannesburg, and immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant energy before heading into the African bush on a private safari at Makalali Game Reserve. Your open safari vehicle and expert guide will take you into a vast, preserved wilderness. Travel through the Panorama Route, awestruck at the beauty of Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window before entering Kruger National Park, the world’s premier wildlife destination, for your next safari adventure. Cross into Eswatini, a land of rolling mountains, artisans and rich culture, before journeying to St Lucia, an enchanted wilderness of wetlands and lakes next to the Indian Ocean. Spend a couple of nights enjoying the laid-back seaside energy of uMhlanga and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) before your picturesque Garden Route meander towards Knysna. Cruise through the Tsitsikamma Forest, cross the famous Storms River suspension bridge, and savour a sunset oyster cruise. Adventure on an ocean safari, followed by an insightful visit to a local community project. Discover the wonders of Oudtshoorn, including the enchanting Cango Caves, before a scenic route takes you home to Cape Town via Route 62. The culmination of your journey is a full-day Cape Point tour, and an immersion into Cape Town’s beauty, culture, food, and fashion.
Best of South Africa 13 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN 12 NIGHTS 4-STAR HOTELS, 5-STAR PRIVATE GAME LODGE
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG • Airport transfer to hotel • Sandton DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG – MAKALALI GAME RESERVE • Dullstroom • Afternoon open safari vehicle game drive • 5-star Makalali Private Game Reserve • ‘Big 5’ DAY 3: MAKALALI GAME RESERVE - HAZYVIEW • Early morning bush walk or open safari vehicle game drive • Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • God’s Window DAY 4: HAZYVIEW - ESWATINI • Drive through Kruger National Park • Game viewing in a closed vehicle • Border crossing into Eswatini • Scenic drive through Eswatini DAY 5: ESWATINI - ST LUCIA • Swazi Candle Factory and Crafts Market • Border crossing to South Africa • Overnight in an UNESCO World Heritage Site DAY 6: ST LUCIA – UMHLANGA BEACH • Morning open safari vehicle game drive in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park • Forest walk in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park • Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary DAY 7: UMHLANGA BEACH – GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH) • Walk along the promenade or beach • Flight into Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (not included) • Airport transfers DAY 8: GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH) - KNYSNA • Storms River Suspension Bridge walk in Tsitsikamma National Park • Lunch in Tsitsikamma Forest • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise
DAY 9: KNYSNA - PLETTENBERG BAY • Dolphin watching ocean safari • Qolweni Township visit Day 10: KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN • Map of Africa viewpoint • Outeniqua Mountain Pass • Cango Caves • Olive tasting, paired with Protea Rose or juice DAY 11: OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN • Informative ostrich farm tractor tour • Follow along Route 62, the region’s iconic highway and wine tasting DAY 12: CAPE TOWN • Chapman’s Peak Drive • Cape Peninsula • Cape Point Nature Reserve Day 13: CAPE TOWN • Discover Cape Town • Transfer to the airport INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • 2 open safari vehicle game drives in a private game reserve • Kruger National Park • Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window • Morning open safari vehicle game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park • St Lucia Estuary boat cruise • Walk in Tsitsikamma across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise • Ocean safari • Ostrich farm tractor tour • Cango Caves heritage tour • Olive and wine tasting • Cape Point full day tour OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Wine tasting in the Cape Winelands (Day 11) • Boulders Beach penguin colony (Day 12)
This tour departs from Johannesburg every Sunday Group size: 2-8
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
HAZYVIEW HOEDSPRUIT
JOHANNESBURG
EZULWINI VALLEY
ISIMANGALISO WETLANDS
ST LUCIA
DURBAN
SHORTER TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE: • 5 DAY WILDLIFE DISCOVERY PG 10 • 4 DAY KLEIN KAROO AND GARDEN ROUTE PG 12
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GQEBERHA
KNYSNA
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A rrive in Johannesburg, and immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant energy before heading into the African bush on a private safari at Makalali Game Reserve. Your open safari vehicle and expert guide will take you into a vast, preserved wilderness. Travel through the Panorama Route, awestruck at the beauty of Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window before entering Kruger National Park, the world’s premier wildlife destination, for your next safari adventure. Cross into Eswatini, a land of rolling mountains, artisans and rich culture. Journey to St Lucia, an enchanted wilderness of wetlands and lakes next to the Indian Ocean before ending your tour enjoying the laid-back seaside energy of uMhlanga.
Wildlife Discovery 5 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR JOHANNESBURG TO DURBAN 4 NIGHTS 4-STAR HOTELS | 5-STAR PRIVATE GAME LODGE This tour departs from Johannesburg every Monday Group size: 2-8
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – MAKALALI GAME RESERVE • Dullstroom • Afternoon open safari vehicle game drive • 5-star Makalali Private Game Reserve • ‘Big 5’ DAY 2: MAKALALI GAME RESERVE - HAZYVIEW • Early morning bush walk or open safari vehicle game drive • Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • God’s Window DAY 3: HAZYVIEW - ESWATINI • Drive through Kruger National Park • Game viewing in a closed vehicle • Border crossing into Eswatini DAY 4: ESWATINI - ST LUCIA • Swazi Candle Factory and Crafts Market • Border crossing to South Africa • Overnight in an UNESCO World Heritage Site
DAY 5: ST LUCIA – UMHLANGA BEACH • Morning open safari vehicle game drive in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park • Forest walk in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park • Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary • Drop-off at Umhlanga and Durban main hotels INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • 2 open safari vehicle game drives • Kruger Nationla Park a private game reserve • Blyde River Canyon • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • God’s Window • Morning open safari vehicle game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park • St Lucia Estuary boat cruise
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O ne of the many gems of the Garden Route is the Tsitsikamma National Park. Cross the famous Storms River suspension bridge and experience the thrill of standing high above the vast rocky chasm below you. Traverse the lush Garden Route, basking in the beauty of Knysna’s lagoon and exploring the subterranean marvels of the Cango Caves. Embark on an oyster cruise on the Knysna Estuary and enjoy whale- and dolphin watching on an ocean safari. Travel from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town along the scenic Route 62 and Klein Karoo.
Klein Karoo and Garden Route 4 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR GQEBERHA TO CAPE TOWN 3 NIGHTS 4-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Gqeberha every Sunday Group size: 2-8
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DAY 1: GQEBERHA (PORT ELIZABETH) - KNYSNA • Storms River Suspension Bridge walk in Tsitsikamma • Lunch in Tsitsikamma Forest • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise DAY 2: KNYSNA - PLETTENBERG BAY • Dolphin watching ocean safari • Qolweni Township visit DAY 3: KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN • Map of Africa viewpoint • Outeniqua Mountain Pass • Cango Caves • Olive tasting, paired with Protea Rose or juice DAY 4: OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN • Informative ostrich farm tractor tour • Follow along Route 62, the region’s iconic highway • Wine tasting INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Walk in Tsitsikamma to the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise • Ocean safari • Ostrich farm tractor tour • Cango Caves heritage tour • Olive and wine tasting OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Wine tasting in the Cape Winelands (Day 4)
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B egin in the vibrant metropolis of Johannesburg, where the echoes of history merge with the pulse of modern life. Explore Soweto’s storied streets, where the spirit of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu still lingers, before indulging in the cosmopolitan delights of Sandton City. Venture into the breathtaking landscapes of Mpumalanga along the legendary Panorama Route, with the majestic Blyde River Canyon and iconic Three Rondawels. Then on to safari in the vast wilderness of Kruger National Park, where encounters with Africa’s wildlife will leave you awe-inspired. From the misty mountains of Eswatini to the tranquil waters of St Lucia, each day reveals new wonders and experiences. Take in the mountain scenery of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains, near Sani Pass. Traverse the lush Garden Route, basking in the beauty of Knysna’s lagoon and exploring the subterranean marvels of the Cango Caves. Your adventure draws to its close in the captivating city of Cape Town, where Table Mountain towers over a rich tapestry of history, culture, fashion, food and incredible natural beauty. Whether savouring wine in the Winelands or standing in awe at the panoramic vistas of Cape Point, every moment in this enchanting city will prove why it has been voted as one of the world’s best.
South African Highlights 14 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN 13 NIGHTS 3 AND 4-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Johannesburg on scheduled Mondays Group size: 2-30
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG • Johannesburg City
DAY 12: OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN • Informative ostrich farm tractor tour • Drive via Route 62 through small towns and villages • World’s longest wine route DAY 13: CAPE TOWN • Full day at leisure to explore the Cape Peninsula DAY 14: CAPE TOWN • Morning at leisure to explore the city and Table Mountain • Kruger National Park • Mandela capture site • Tsitsikamma National Park (Storms River Bridge) • River cruise OPTIONAL EXCURSION PACKAGE • Full day game drive in an open safari vehicle in the Kruger National Park (Day 4) INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Blyde River Canyon • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Wonder View • Cango Caves heritage tour (Day 11) • Ostrich farm tractor tour (Day 12) • Full day tour of Cape Point (Day 13) OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Afternoon tour of Johannesburg city and Soweto highlights (Day 1) • Full day game drive in an open safari vehicle in the Kruger National Park (Day 3) • St Lucia boat cruise (Day 6) • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi open safari vehicle morning game drive (Day 6) • Afternoon Sani Pass excursion (Day 7) • Cheese and wine pairing, cellar tour (Day 12) • Morning tour of Cape Town City and Table Mountain (Day 14)
• Sandton • Soweto DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG - HAZYVIEW • Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondawels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Wonder View DAY 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK • Game viewing in the Kruger National Park in a closed vehicle • Search for the ‘Big 5’ DAY 4: HAZYVIEW - MALELANE • Game viewing in the Kruger National Park in a closed vehicle • Drive through Kruger National Park • Overnight next to the Crocodile River DAY 5: MALELANE – HLUHLUWE • Border crossing to Eswatini • Drive through Ezulwini Valley • Border crossing to South Africa • Zulu cultural experience DAY 6: HLUHLUWE - HILTON • Morning leisure time • Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary • Drive along the coast DAY 7: HILTON - DRAKENSBERG • Mandela Capture site • Howick Falls • Afternoon leisure time DAY 8: DRAKENSBERG - MTHATHA • Morning leisure time • Mandela Museum DAY 9: MTHATHA - PORT ALFRED • View Qunu – Mandela’s Birthplace DAY 10: PORT ALFRED - KNYSNA • Morning river cruise / sunset cruise on day 9 • Storms River Suspension Bridge walk in Tsitsikamma National Park DAY 11: KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN • Views of Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Heads • Outeniqua Mountain Pass • Cango Caves
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SHORTER TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE: • 6 DAY KRUGER TO COAST HIGHLIGHTS PG 16 • 9 DAY DRAKENSBERG & GARDEN ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS PG 18 • 3 DAY GARDEN ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS PG 20
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T his 6 day tour takes you from city to coast, exploring Johannesburg before encountering the ‘Big 5’ at the Kruger National Park and then crossing the border to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini to experience the Zulu culture; visit the coastal town of St Lucia and a World Heritage Site.
Kruger to Coast Highlights 6 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR JOHANNESBURG TO SALT ROCK 5 NIGHTS 3 AND 4-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Johannesburg on scheduled Mondays Group size: 2-30
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DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG • Johannesburg city
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Blyde River Canyon • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Wonder View
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• Soweto • Sandton DAY 2: JOHANNESBURG - HAZYVIEW • Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondawels • Bourke’s Luck Potholes • Wonder View DAY 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK • Game viewing in the Kruger National Park in a closed vehicle • Search for the ‘Big 5’ DAY 4: HAZYVIEW - MALELANE • Game viewing in the Kruger National Park in a closed vehicle • Drive through Kruger National Park • Overnight next to the Crocodile River DAY 5: MALELANE – HLUHLUWE • Border crossing to Eswatini • Drive through Ezulwini Valley • Border crossing to South Africa • Zulu cultural experience DAY 6: HLUHLUWE – SALT ROCK via ST LUCIA • Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary • Drive along the coast • Drop-off at hotel
• Kruger National Park OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Afternoon tour - Johannesburg city and Soweto highlights (Day 1) • Full day game drive in an open safari vehicle in the Kruger National Park (Day 3 & 4) • Hluhluwe-iMfolozi open safari vehicle morning game drive (Day 6) • St Lucia boat cruise (Day 6)
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T ake in the mountain scenery of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains, near Sani Pass. Traverse the lush Garden Route, basking in the beauty of Knysna’s lagoon and exploring the subterranean marvels of the Cango Caves. Your adventure draws to its close in the captivating city of Cape Town, where Table Mountain towers over a rich tapestry of history, culture, fashion, food and incredible natural beauty. Whether savouring wine in the Winelands or standing in awe at the panoramic vistas of Cape Point, every moment in this enchanting city will prove why it has been voted as one of the world’s best.
Drakensberg and Garden Route Highlights 9 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR SALT ROCK TO CAPE TOWN 8 NIGHTS 3 AND 4-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Salt Rock on scheduled Saturdays Group size: 2-30
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DAY 1: SALT ROCK - HILTON • Scenic country side DAY 2: HILTON - DRAKENSBERG • Mandela Capture site • Howick Falls • Afternoon leisure time DAY 3: DRAKENSBERG - MTHATHA • Morning leisure time • Mandela Museum DAY 4: MTHATHA - PORT ALFRED • View Qunu – Mandela’s Birthplace • Experience the Sunshine Coast DAY 5: PORT ALFRED - KNYSNA • Morning river cruise / sunset cruise on day 9 • Storms River Suspension Bridge walk in Tsitsikamma DAY 6: KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN • Views of Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Heads • Outeniqua Mountain Pass • Cango Caves DAY 7: OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN • Ostrich farm • Drive via Route 62 through small towns and villages • World’s longest wine route DAY 8: CAPE TOWN • Full day at leisure to explore the Cape Peninsula
DAY 9: CAPE TOWN • Morning at leisure to explore the city and Table Mountain INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Mandela capture site • Tsitsikamma National Park (Storms River Bridge) • River cruise OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Afternoon Sani Pass excursion (Day 2) • Cango Caves heritage tour (Day 6) • Ostrich farm tractor tour (Day 7) • Cheese and wine pairing, cellar tour (Day 7) • Full day tour of Cape Point (Day 8) • Morning tour of Cape Town City and Table Mountain (Day 9)
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T raverse the lush Garden Route, basking in the beauty of Knysna’s lagoon and exploring the subterranean marvels of the Cango Caves. Travel from Oudtshoorn to Cape Town along the scenic Route 62 and Klein Karoo.
3 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR GQEBERHA TO CAPE TOWN 2 NIGHTS 3 AND 4-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Gqeberha on scheduled Wednesdays Group size: 2-30 Garden Route Highlights
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DAY 1: GQEBERHA- KNYSNA • Storms River Suspension Bridge walk in Tsitsikamma National Park DAY 2: KNYSNA – OUDTSHOORN • Views of Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Heads • Outeniqua Mountain Pass • Cango Caves DAY 3: OUDTSHOORN - CAPE TOWN • Ostrich farm • Drive via Route 62 through small towns and villages • World’s longest wine route • Drive along the coast • Drop-off at hotel INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Tsitsikamma National Park (Storms River Bridge) OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Cango Caves heritage tour (Day 2) • Ostrich farm tractor tour (Day 3) • Cheese and wine pairing, cellar tour (Day 3)
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F rom the vibrant streets of Cape Town, we traverse the iconic Route 62, winding through picturesque vineyards and quaint farming towns en route to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. Head into the subterranean marvel of the Cango Caves before venturing to Wilderness and Tsitsikamma. Every picture-perfect scene is prettier than the last in this place of rugged coastlines, ocean vistas and ancient forests. Explore Knysna’s inland waterways and legendary Heads, followed by a tranquil sunset cruise along the lagoon. Embark on an exhilarating ‘Big 5’ safari in Albertinia and sleep in luxury under a star-studded African sky. We head to Arniston with its white beaches and brightly painted fishing boats bobbing on a turquoise sea. Stand at the southern-most tip of Africa where 2 oceans meet at Cape Agulhas National Park. Our final stop is Hermanus, whale-watching capital, before our grand exploration concludes in Cape Town.
Cape Kaleidoscope 6 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR CAPE TOWN TO CAPE TOWN 5 NIGHTS 4-STAR HOTELS AND PRIVATE GAME LODGE This tour departs from Cape Town every Monday Group size: 2-8
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DAY 1: CAPE TOWN – OUDTSHOORN via ROUTE 62 • Drive along Route 62, the world’s longest wine route • Interactive ostrich farm tractor tour DAY 2: OUDTSHOORN – TSITSIKAMMA • Cango Caves heritage tour • Prince Alfred’s Mountain Pass • Overnight in the Tsitsikamma Forest DAY 3: TSITSIKAMMA – KNYSNA • Morning at leisure • Short walk in Tsitsikamma National Park across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset cruise on Knysna Estuary DAY 4: KNYSNA – ALBERTINIA via MOSSEL BAY • Map of Africa viewpoint • Mossel Bay: Diaz Museum and Post Office Tree • Afternoon open safari vehicle game drive DAY 5: ALBERTINIA – ARNISTON via SWELLENDAM • Morning open safari vehicle game drive • Town of Swellendam DAY 6: ARNISTON – CAPE TOWN via HERMANUS • Visit Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum • Visit Cape Agulhas map of Africa monument and southernmost tip of Africa • Hermanus
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Cango Caves heritage tour • Ostrich farm tractor tour • Short walk in Tsitsikamma National Park across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise • 2 open safari vehicle game drives • Diaz Museum • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum and the Map of Africa viewpoint OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Wine tasting along Route 62 (Day 1) • Goesa Hiking Trail (Day 3) • Berry and other local produce in Swellendam (Day 5)
OUDTSHOORN
GREEN SEAT
RATES, DATES & VIDEO
TSITSIKAMMA
ALBERTINIA
GQEBERHA
CAPE TOWN
KNYSNA
GARDEN ROUTE
ARNISTON
22
23
E mbark on an extraordinary 9-day journey of South Africa, exploring the Garden Route, Karoo, and Addo Elephant National Park. Starting in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, your adventure commences with a scenic drive through the picturesque towns and world-renowned vineyards of Route 62. Continue on to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world in the breathtaking Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains. Explore the fascinating Cango Caves, and enjoy an encounter with charismatic meerkats. Traverse changing landscapes en-route to Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation in Camdeboo National Park. Venture into the ‘Big 5’ Addo Elephant National Park for an unforgettable safari, spotting elephants and other magnificent wild animals in their natural habitat. Soak in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Zuurberg Mountains before journeying along the Garden Route to Knysna, where you’ll cruise the lagoon, dine on fresh oysters, and explore the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Visit historic landmarks on the way to Hermanus, renowned for whale watching, and appreciate the scenery of the Overberg Mountains as you head towards Franschhoek for a delicious lunch. Your journey comes to an end on your return to Cape Town.
Garden Route, Karoo and Addo Wonders 9 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR CAPE TOWN TO CAPE TOWN 8 NIGHTS 4 AND 5-STAR HOTELS This tour departs from Cape Town on scheduled Tuesdays Group size: 2-8
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
GERMAN
GERMAN
DAY 1: CAPE TOWN – OUDTSHOORN via ROUTE 62 • Drive along Route 62, the world’s longest wine route • Klein Karoo hospitality DAY 2: OUDTSHOORN • Cango Caves heritage tour • Discover the ‘Feather Mansions’ in Oudtshoorn • Informative ostrich farm tractor tour DAY 3: OUDTSHOORN – GRAAFF-REINET • Meiringspoort waterfall and rock pools DAY 4: GRAAFF-REINET – ADDO • Walking tour in Graaff-Reinet • Overnight in the Zuurberg mountains DAY 5: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK • Full day open safari vehicle game drive Addo Elephant National Park DAY 6: ADDO – KNYSNA via TSITSIKAMMA FOREST • Drive along the Garden Route to Knysna • Short walk in Tsitsikamma National Park across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise DAY 7: KNYSNA • Experience the town of Knysna • Full day at leisure • Valley of Desolation tour • Camdeboo National Park
DAY 8: KNYSNA – HERMANUS via CAPE AGULHAS • Town of Swellendam • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum • Cape Agulhas map of Africa monument • Southernmost tip of Africa • Coastal town of Hermanus DAY 9: HERMANUS–CAPE TOWN via FRANSCHHOEK • Franschhoek Mountain Pass scenic drive • Explore the town of Franschhoek • Drakenstein Correctional Centre where Nelson Mandela was released INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Cango Caves heritage tour • Ostrich farm tractor tour • Valley of Desolation tour • Walking tour in Graaff-Reinet • Full day open safari vehicle game drive Addo Elephant National Park • Short walk in Tsitsikamma National Park across the Storms River Suspension Bridge • Sunset Knysna oyster cruise • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum and Map of Africa monument OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES • Wine tasting along Route 62 (Day 1) • Meerkat excursion (Day 2) • Featherbed excursion (Day 7) • Berry and other local produce in Swellendam (Day 8)
GRAAFF-REINET
OUDTSHOORN
ADDO
TSITSIKAMMA
GQEBERHA
KNYSNA
CAPE TOWN
GARDEN ROUTE
HERMANUS
GREEN SEAT
RATES, DATES & VIDEO
24
25
H ead off on an unforgettable 5-day journey through South Africa’s wild and scenic landscapes. Enter the Kruger National Park, one of the planet’s last vast preserved wildernesses, and South Africa’s top-ranked safari destination. Set out on exhilarating game drives with expert guides in search of the ‘Big 5’ (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros), immersing yourself in the tranquillity and beauty of the wild. Enjoy dinner under starry skies, and share stories around the camp fire. Journey to the luxurious Makalali Private Game Reserve in Hoedspruit, renowned for its wildlife and beautiful landscapes, with a signature skyline of the Drakensberg Mountain Range. The 26 000 hectare reserve is also home to the highly endangered African wild dog. Travel along the legendary Panorama Route, taking in the awesome beauty of natural wonders like Blyde River Canyon and Lisbon Falls. Step back in time in Graskop, an old mining town established in the 1880s at the height of the gold rush. Our journey’s grand finale is a scenic drive back to Johannesburg.
Wild and Scenic Kruger 5 DAY TRAVELLER TOUR JOHANNESBURG TO JOHANNESBURG 4 NIGHTS 4 AND 5-STAR HOTEL | 1 NIGHT GAME LODGE This tour departs from Johannesburg every Tuesday Group size: 2-8
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
GERMAN
GERMAN
DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG – SKUKUZA via HAZYVIEW • Game viewing in the Kruger National Park • Overnight at a lodge inside the Kruger National Park DAY 2: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK • Full day open safari vehicle game drive DAY 3: SKUKUZA – MAKALALI GAME RESERVE via ORPEN GATE • Game viewing in Kruger National Park in closed safari vehicle from Skukuza to Orpen Gate • Afternoon open safari vehicle game drive in a private game reserve • Overnight at a 5-star game lodge DAY 4: MAKALALI GAME RESERVE – GRASKOP via PANORAMA ROUTE • The Pinnacle • God’s Window • Lisbon Falls • Blyde River Canyon and The Three Rondavels
DAY 5: GRASKOP – JOHANNESBURG • Late afternoon airport or Sandton / Rosebank drop-off INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS • Open safari vehicle game drive in the Kruger National Park • Open safari vehicle game drives in a private game reserve • Panorama Route sites: - Blyde River Canyon - Bourke’s Luck Potholes - God’s Window
- Lisbon Falls - The Pinnacle
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
SKUKUZA HOEDSPRUIT GRASKOP
GREEN SEAT
RATES, DATES & VIDEO
JOHANNESBURG
26
27
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or medical treatment is required by him/her/them and to incur, on his/her/their behalf, all expenses arising therefrom, which the client undertakes to repay on demand; Drifters shall endeavour to procure the provision of the immediate treatment of the client and the evacuation/transfer of the client to the nearest available medical care centre/ doctor, which medical care centre/doctor may be remote, and the client acknowledges that whilst awaiting and during evacuation, medical assistance may be limited or non-existent. LEAVING THE TOUR Should a client decide to curtail a tour for any reason whatsoever, no refund will become payable and the client shall be solely responsible for arranging and paying for all travel and other costs associated therewith, the client acknowledging that Drifters would in all likelihood be obliged to continue with the tour for the benefit of its other clients participating in the tour. GROUP SIZE AND AGE Travelling in small groups enables us to maintain a far more personal service to our clients. From our experience our groups are normally made up of international groups of individuals, couples and sometimes groups of friends arying in age. MONEY AND CURRENCIES Each tour will require different amounts of spending money, depending on the length of the tour and the individual needs of the client. Clients should budget for soft drinks, alcohol, restaurant meals and other items of a personal nature. Credit cards are accepted. Tipping is part of Africa’s culture, a reward for good service: 10% to 15% is the norm. TRANSPORT AND DISTANCES Mini buses are the vehicles operated on the tour, chosen for their practicality and reliability. Vehicles seat up to 8 clients, depending on the allocation. The vehicles are air-conditioned and customer safety and comfort are priorities. Although the daily distances are well balanced, on certain days distances of up to 550 km are travelled. GUIDES AND INSTRUCTIONS Drifters’ guides are all professional guides, chosen for their knowledge of the environment, their experience and ability. All guides are registered with the authorities. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of the group, the guide’s instructions Depending on the tour, accommodation will be provided in hotels and lodges. Accommodation is based on twin sharing. Single clients will require a single supplement to be paid. LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE must be adhered to. ACCOMMODATION Baggage on all tours is limited to one large bag, weighing a maximum of 20kg and a small hand luggage bag or camera bag per person. In order to prevent complications on vehicles and other transportation, this allowance must be adhered to. LAUNDRY Laundry service is available at most overnight stops. Drifters will not be responsible for any loss damage or destruction incurred when making use of these third party services. SMOKING Smoking will not be permitted in our vehicles or in public spaces. We will however make regular stops for photographs and smoke breaks. VISAS AND BORDERS Although every possible assistance will be offered, it is the client’s sole responsibility to ensure that they have the required visas and paperwork to ensure trouble free border crossings. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Optional activities are available during the course of selected tours. All of these activities are run by independent operators and Drifters cannot be held responsible should they not be available, or for
any loss, damage, illness, injury or death suffered whilst participating in any optional activities and which shall be undertaken at the sole risk of the client. CANCELLATIONS To secure a booking, a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the booking value is required at the time of booking. The booking is confirmed once Drifters acknowledge receipt of the booking and the deposit. Full payment is required at least 90 days prior to the date of the first service in the booking. Cancellation of any booking must be received in writing and acknowledged by Drifters. If a booking is cancelled with the consent of Drifters, the latter shall retain the full deposit. Should a person cancel a tour/venture and cannot find an immediate replacement: a) If Drifters has 60 days or more notice, only the deposit is forfeited. b) If Drifters has less than 60 days notice, a cancellation fee will be payable by the client as follows: c) If you fail to join a tour/venture or join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no reimbursement whatsoever will be made. Tours are guaranteed to run only if 2 or more passengers are booked on a specific departure. Drifters reserves the right to cancel any departure at its sole discretion, and refund all payments received from clients booked on that departure, which shall constitute the entire obligation of Drifters to those clients. Drifters accepts no responsibility for any consequential loss or damage caused by cancellation of a tour or departure GENERAL No addition to or variation, consensual cancellation, or novation [the substitution of a new contract in place of an old one] of this agreement and no waiver of any right arising from this agreement, shall be of any force or effect unless reduced to writing and signed by an authorised representative of Drifters by means of a handwritten signature. No provision in this agreement shall be interpreted to the disadvantage of any party, by reason of such party having or being deemed to have structured, drafted or introduced such provision/ (s) or by reason of the extent to which any party or its professional advisors participated in the preparation of this agreement, and accordingly the rule of interpretation against the draftsman shall not be applied in the interpretation of this agreement. All the terms and conditions contained in this agreement, notwithstanding the manner in which they are grouped together or grammatically linked, are separated and severable from each other, if any term or condition is held to be unenforceable by any law or competent authority, such provision shall be severable from this agreement and shall not affect the remaining clauses, which shall remain of full force and effect. If any such term or condition is or becomes severable from any other term(s) or condition(s), then such severance shall not affect the validity of any other term or condition contained in this agreement. All the information contained in any brochure, catalogue or any website (or which accompanies, or forms part of any offer made by Drifters, is subject to alteration at any time without prior notice and Drifters will not be bound to comply exactly therewith. Drifters shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in any brochures or other information supplied by it and shall not be liable for any accidents or happenings arising out of such faulty information. • 60 - 30 days 50% of total fare • 29-20 days 80% of total fare • 19-0 days 100% of total fare
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