ContentsIntroduction2-7TheCapeRegion8-19CapeTown10-11Railjourneys18TheGardenRoute &EasternCape20-29Self-driving30-31KwaZuluNatal32-41TheBattlefields36-37Kruger&theEscarpment42-49Madikwe&theNorth50-51TravelbeyondSouthAfrica52-54Useful information55Tailor-made journeysThe beauty of tailor-made travel is that every tripis unique. Whether you want to stay in simple orluxurious accommodation, have great guides onhand or explore under your own steam, travel forone week or five, we can create a trip to matchyour tastes and budget. We can also design tripsfor a special occasion, where added touches canchange an adventurous journey into a spectacularhoneymoon, anniversary or birthday celebration.Your trip can be tailored to suit your particularinterests, such as wildlife, photography or diving,and we have the specialist knowledge to match.Throughout the brochure you will find suggesteditineraries and some of our favourite places tostay. These are included purely to offer inspirationand give you a flavour of what is possible, as eachjourney is created individually to give you theopportunity to experience a destination in exactlythe way you choose.Specialist knowledgeOur South Africa specialists have all travelledextensively throughout the region and in manycases lived there, so you can rely on theirextensive first-hand knowledge. They regularlyreturn to see the accommodation, meet guidesand lodge owners - many of whom are firmfriends - experience all the excursions andactivities, and keep up-to-date with localdevelopments. They pride themselves on havingan honest 'tell it how it is' approach to planningyour trip and, as well as their own extensiveknowledge, are able to draw on the considerablecollective experience of their colleagues. Webelieve this approach is unique to Audley and theonly way we can genuinely offer you a tailor-made service.Financial securityAll travel arrangements in this brochure thatinclude a flight are ATOL protected by the CivilAviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 4817.Please see our booking conditions for moreinformation. If your arrangements do not includeany flights from the UK, they are protected by aseparate financial scheme, for further detailsplease visit www.audleytravel.com/protectIntroducing AudleyAfter developing a real passion for travel in the early 1990s Craig Burkinshaw founded Audley, or Asian Journeys as we were then called. Craig wanted to make it possible forothers to share the same experiences and, from these small beginnings, the company was born.Audley offered a new type of travel - individual journeys, designed to match the traveller'sinterests, tastes and budget, created with an absolute commitment to quality, authenticity and a passion for travel. Today Audley is one of the UK's most highly regarded specialist touroperators, providing tailor-made trips throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, LatinAmerica, Australasia, Antarctica and the Arctic, Canada and Alaska.Planning your tripOnce you have some ideas for your trip, or if you just want some general guidance, call one ofour South Africa specialists on 01993 838 550.They can offer advice and discuss your plans with you, before creating a detailed itinerary,which will be forwarded to you together withmaps, accommodation information, colourphotographs and a price. Your specialist can then continue to refine theplans until you are completely satisfied. They willbe on hand from the start of the planning processto your return home and are always available toanswer questions and offer sound advice.Spring flowers, Oudtshoorn

The Cape RegionThe Cape Region is home to scenic vineyards and a stunning coastline. Table Mountain standsproudly over the iconic Cape Town, a beautifulcity where you can easily spend four dayssightseeing and exploring the Cape Peninsula.Nearby, the Winelands are a series of prettyvalleys covered in a patchwork quilt of wineestates, with quaint towns and excellentrestaurants. Along the coast, Walker Bay is filled with pods of southern right whales, whichcome within yards of the shore between June and November. The Garden Route & Eastern CapeSteep sand dunes, crashing surf and picturesquetowns make up the Garden Route, an area idealfor traversing by car over several days. Enjoy boattrips along a lagoon to the Knysna Heads, watchdolphins in the surf at Plettenberg Bay, and take a walk through the arboreal giants of theTsitsikamma Forest. Moving further east, you willreach an abundance of malaria-free national parksand game reserves. Spend a few days on safariwatching herds of elephants roaming the plainsand big cats hunting their prey. It's easy to visitthese reserves from the Garden Route, such istheir proximity to each other.Audley in South AfricaTravellers to South Africa are truly spoilt for choice. With so many regions to discover it's little wonder many choose to return. The Cape is a popular starting point, with anumber of itineraries moving on along the Garden Route or up to Namaqualand, andfinishing with a safari. However, there are dozens of other areas of interest which you caninclude along the way, or focus an entire trip around. From the Zulu culture and historicBattlefields of KwaZulu Natal to the awe-inspiring canyons of the Escarpment, it is easy to tailor your trip entirely to your interests. 4Little bee-eaters, Sabi Sabi Reserve, Sabi Sand WildtuinWilderness Beach, Garden RouteElephant herd, Thanda Game Reserve, KwaZulu NatalIsandlwana, the Battlefields