SOUTH
AFRICA
Out-Post Safaris is based in
Durban, and offers complete South African tours in conjunction
with tour operators based in other parts of South Africa.
For a specialized KwaZulu-Natal tour, go to KZN page.
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CAPE
TOWN
 Known
as the mother city of South Africa, Cape Town is the cradle
of European civilization in Southern Africa. The city has a
definite Mediterranean flavour in architecture and lifestyle,
along with a strong Dutch, French and English influence.
The imposing presence of Table Mountain
is the most dramatic feature of Cape Town, and the view of
the Cape peninsular from the top is simply breathtaking.
Places to visit in the city include
Robben island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27
years, the V&A waterfront, Table Mountain, Cape Point
Nature Reserve and the numerous secluded white sand beaches,
situated all along the peninsular.
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WINELANDS
The winelands consists of small clusters of towns, situated
in the valleys of the undulating mountain slopes to the east
of Cape Town. The most famous of these Stellenbosch, Franschhoek,
and Paarl, with their French-Huguenot culture, will remind you
of the vineyards in the south of France. Day
trips to the various wine estates will give you the chance to
sample some of South Africa’s best wines in idyllic surroundings. |
THE
GARDEN ROUTE
As the name suggests, the Garden Route is South Africa’s
beauty spot. The route spans 900km, from Port Elizabeth to
Cape Town, and is known as the Eden of Africa. Lush vegetation,
miles of dramatic ocean seascapes and fresh water lagoons
are all part of the attraction, along with the many small
towns and villages from a bygone era.
The Tsitsikama National Park deserves
a special mention, the huge, dense forests on the coast, almost
gives one the impression of being in a prehistoric landscape.
The Tsitsikama hiking trail is a must for adventurers.
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RAIL
JOURNEYS
 The
Blue Train is world renowned for its luxurious, state-of-the-art,
modern comfort. Traveling between Pretoria and Cape Town,
the Blue Train will allow you to discover South Africa in
5 star surroundings.
Rovos Rail, a steam train restored
to its former glory, takes the passenger back to the turn
of the century in colonial Africa. Rovos rail does offer the
Pretoria – Cape Town route, but specializes in the Pretoria
- Victoria Falls route, which is a breathtaking experience.
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 KWAZULU
- NATAL
The best of South Africa
in one province.
Go to our KwaZulu- Natal page,
for in-depth information on our beautiful province, as well
a specialized KZN itinerary.
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 MPUMULANGA
The area surrounding the Kruger National Park has some
very interesting locations worth visiting as part of your Krugerpark
Safari.
The historical gold mining town of Pilgrims Rest
is a nostalgic glimpse into the life of the first South African
gold rush. The giant potholes in the Blyde River Canyon are
formed with the meeting of two rivers, and the swirling debris
has etched and impressive sight.
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KRUGER
NATIONAL PARK
 One
of the biggest natural reserves in the world, the Kruger National
Park can boast over a century of nature and game preservation.
With its’ typical lowveld (Savannah) landscape, game
viewing is easy and plentiful.
Accommodation in the Park can be rustic
in one of the Parks Board chalets, or luxurious, in one of
the private lodges situated within the boundaries of the Park.
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 SUN
CITY AND THE LOST CITY
Amid the dry unyielding bush veld scrub, the Sun City complex
is a man-made fantasy paradise set in a valley of the Pilansberg
Mountains.
The most recent development – The Lost City-
is centered around a fabricated myth of an ancient civilization,
and the ancient looking "ruins" are very convincing,
with buildings resembling jungle encroached dwellings.
Features of the complex are huge glittering gambling
halls; a massive water theme park and the Gary Player designed
Golf course, where the Million-Dollar Challenge is held annually.
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I t i
n e r a r y S e l e c t i o n
The best way to organize your trip would be to go to accommodation
page and select your preferences in locations, and Outpost
Safaris will put it together for you. We do however make a
suggested itinerary, but can be altered to suite your requirements.
S u g g e s t e d I t i n e r a r
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Day
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Arrive
at Cape Town international airport; transfer to Cape Grace
Hotel – on the V&A waterfront, afternoon at leisure. |
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Day
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After
breakfast, table mountain and city tour commences. Seeing
this beautiful city from the top of Table Mountain is breathtaking.
Afternoon at leisure, but an afternoon trip Robben Island
is a must for those interested in seeing the prison that held
Nelson Mandela for 27 years. |
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Day
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Depart
on a 3 night Garden route tour, first stop – Oudtshoorn,
which is known as ostrich country. Dine out on Ostrich steak
or Karoo mutton. |
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Day
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Oudtshoorn
to Knysna. After breakfast explore the massive limestone caverns
of the Cango Caves – catch the Outeniqua choo-Tjoe (
steam train) – arrive at Knysna. Seafood dinner at a
restaurant overlooking the Knysna lagoon |
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Day
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Knysna
to Tsitsikamma. Explore the dense Tsitsikamma forest and the
natural beauty of the Tsitsikamma nature reserve. |
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Day
6 |
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Experience
a boat trip down the Storms River Gorge, with steep cliffs
and fantastic bird life. Depart for Port Elizabeth –
the friendly city. Overnight at Protea Edward Hotel. |
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Day
7 |
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Fly
to Durban, Transfer to Drakensberg Gardens leisure resort.
Afternoon at leisure. |
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Day
8 |
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Whole
day at leisure in the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. Activities
in the area include, hiking in the surrounding area, trout
fishing in the mountain streams, horse riding, golf, putt-putt
as well as the sporting facilities at the resort. (Tennis,
squash and bowls). |
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Day
9 |
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After
breakfast leave Drakensberg and head for Umhlanga Rocks –
17 km south of Durban. Day at leisure in this quaint coastal
village, with beautiful beaches, warm Indian Ocean and friendly
locals. Recommended activity – Dolphin viewing off the
coast of Umhlanga. Overnight at the Umhlanga Sands Hotel. |
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Day
10 |
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Depart
with Neil Tarr, destination – Intibane Bush Lodge, Zululand.
Go on an evening Game drive in Mkuze Game Reserve. |
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Day
11 |
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Early wake up for departure
to Neil’s lodge on the border of The Kruger National Park. |
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Day
12 -14 |
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Game viewing in the Kruger
National Park. |
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Day
15 |
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Transfer to Nelspruit airport
for flight to Johannesburg international airport in time for
connecting flight home. |
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