* Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates guaranteed from 4 clients.* German: These tours are lead by a German speaking translator / tour leader.* CVa / CVag: all "Rainbow Route" departures can be combined before the "Grand Explorer" to create a complete Southern Africa Adventure.Please note: The accommodation specified, is a guide only and is subject to change subject to availability, without prior notice. Alternatives will be of a similar standard.14-Jan-12 30-Jan-12 CVa11-Feb-12 27-Feb-12 CVa18-Feb-12 05-Mar-12 CVa03-Mar-12 19-Mar-12 German CVag31-Mar-12 16-Apr-12 CVa07-Apr-12 23-Apr-12 CVa21-Apr-12 07-May-12 CVa19-May-12 04-Jun-12 German CVag26-May-12 11-Jun-12 CVa09-Jun-12 25-Jun-12 CVa07-Jul-12 23-Jul-12 CVa14-Jul-12 30-Jul-12 German CVag28-Jul-12 13-Aug-12 CVa11-Aug-12 27-Aug-12 CVa25-Aug-12 10-Sep-12 CVa01-Sep-12 17-Sep-12 CVa15-Sep-12 01-Oct-12 CVa13-Oct-12 29-Oct-12 CVa20-Oct-12 05-Nov-12 CVa03-Nov-12 19-Nov-12 German CVag01-Dec-12 17-Dec-12 CVa08-Dec-12 24-Dec-12 CVa22-Dec-12 07-Jan-13 CVaDay 12 - 13 KNYSNA / TSITSIKAMMA [lodge Bx2 Lx1 -]For two nights we will stay in a lodge resort in Knysna, which is nestled on a tranquil lagoon. We will take a day trip to the Storms River mouth where there are walks up the gorge and along the rocky coast. The Tsitsikamma National Park incorporates 80km of spectacular sea and landscapes; a remote mountainous region with secluded valleys, coastal forests with deep river gorges leading down to the sea. There is also an option of the world's highest bungi jump. Sample seafood at one of Knysna's great restaurants (own expense). Day 14 HERMANUS [guest house BL-]Hermanus offers some of the best land based whale watching in the world. From May to December Southern Right whales come up from the southern oceans to the coast to calve and mate in the shallows. In the afternoon we will take a walk along this beautiful coastline before having a meal out at local restaurant (own expense). Day 15 - 16 CAPE TOWN [hotel B - -]Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. On our way into Cape Town, we visit Stellenbosch, South Africa's renowned wine region, for wine tasting (own expense) and a cellar tour. The "mother city" has many attractions; we will visit Cape Point, the harbour at Hout Bay, enjoy the famous beaches and the V&A Waterfront. Optional visit to Robben Island (own expense). We sample the local fare at a variety of local restaurants (own expense).Day 17 TOUR ENDS - TRANSFERS [- B - -]In the morning we climb Table Mountain, offering panoramic views over Cape Town reaching out into the bay and Robben Island. Having explored the highlights of the Rainbow Nation we take a last look at Cape Town and catch up on last minute curio shopping in the afternoon, before your tour ends at 18:00.Boulders Beach penguinsSOUTH AFRICA SWAZILANDTownRhinos in Mkuzi Game ReserveACCOMMODATED24Includes* Entrance fees* Transport in minibus/safari truck* Meals as per itinerary* Professional guides* Guided walks2012 DEPARTURESSAa17 ? 1 595 pps+ local payment of ZAR 1 600? 485 pp single supplementDEPARTS JOHANNESBURGSaturday at06:30amENDSCAPE TOWNMonday at18:00pmJohannesburgMpumalangaCape TownTsitsikammaWild CoastMkuziMalolotjaHermanusZululandNDrakensbergSWAZILANDLESOTHOSOUTH AFRICA

the second largest canyon in the world. We make our way to the canyon in the afternoon to watch as the sun slips over the canyon's rim.Day 5 - 6 NAMIB DESERT [tented lodge BLD]The parched Namib Desert has endless orange dunes blown into sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind and at Sossusvlei they form a gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch a dramatic sunset over the world's highest sand dunes.Day 7 - 8 SWAKOPMUND [guest house Bx2 Lx1-]Swakopmund is a popular seaside resort with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere, characterized by numerous colonial buildings. In terms of flora, both the Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Kokerboom grow on the stony plains of the Namib and many beautiful specimens surround the coastal town. Swakopmund is also the adventure activity capital of Namibia. Day free to explore the town or try dune boarding (own expense).Day 9 - 10 DAMARALAND [chalets BLD]Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with stark plains, petrified forests and ancient valleys leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandberg Massif Mountains. We'll also visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.Day 11 - 12 ETOSHA NP [guest lodge or tented camp BLD]Once a vast lake fed by the Kunene River, the pan that is Etosha NP dried up thousands of years ago when the river waters chose a new course. Etosha is big game country. We take game drives around the huge pan to find the elephants, herds of ante-lope and lions around the waterholes. We stay at a lodge on the outskirts of the national park.www.sunway-safaris.comNamibian DesertCape to Victoria Falls Grand ExplorerACCOMMODATED ITINERARYDay 1 CAPE TOWN [guest house - - -]Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. After a tour briefing at 8:00am, we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve, and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach. We sample some of Cape Town's culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).Day 2 CEDARBERG [chalet BLD] (B=breakfast, L=lunch D=dinner)The Cederberg is a massive rock wilderness with giant sandstone boulders that have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. We head north to the Cederberg and explore the rugged landscape on foot before relaxing in chalets for the evening. Day 3 GARIEP RIVER [tented lodge BLD]We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we stay at a lodge on the Gariep River.Namibia's southern border river flows quietly and peacefully and the river valley is hardly affected by tourism. The riverbed is sandy, the water clean and clear. Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).Day 4 FISH RIVER CANYON [lodge BLD]The Fish River Canyon, situated along the lower reaches of the Fish River, is one of the most impressive natural beauties in the southern part of Namibia. With its depth of up to 550 metres, the Fish River Canyon is Tour code: CVa21Guaranteed departures*Small group safarimaximum: 12 travellersTravel through:South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Safari length: 21 daysSAFARI GRADE: ACCOMMODATED