Day Tours

JOBURG CITY TOUR (Entrance Included)

Visit the largest city in Africa. Some call it Jozi, some call it Egoli while others call it Joburg. Most vibrant and cosmopolitan, economic hub of South Africa, boast with cultural heritage, natural heritage and rich history. It boasts with world class infrastructure and vibrant and exciting night life.

• Visit top of Africa in Carlton centre the tallest building in Johannesburg and have the bird’s eye view of the city;
• Drive through city’s busy streets Hillbrow’s Pan- African City streets;
• Drive past the financial hubs, mining houses headquarters and Main Street Mall-dedicated to mining industry’s history;
• Drive past the mine dumps;
• Drive past Standard Bank-the oldest bank in South Africa;
• Drive past Civic Centre; and
• City’s oldest buildings.

Half day (4.5 to 5 hours) from hotel departure.

Price

R 580.00pp

R 885.00 single supplement

SOWETO TOUR (Entrance Included)

Soweto is the largest township in the Southern Hemisphere with a mixture of different African cultures. It is a very spurling and vibrant with lots of life, food and culture experience.

• Visit Nelson Mandela family house museum;
• Drive past Baragwaneth Hospital, fourth largest hospital in the world;
• Drive past Desmond Tutu’s house;
• Hector Petersen Memorial and Museum;
• Look at Regina Mundi Church, Credo Mutwa Cultural Village;
• Drive past the single sex hostels;
• Look at tin houses and match boxes houses and chat with Sowetans;
• Informal settlements;
• We pass by Soccer City (opening and final of the 2010 World Cup).

JOHANNESBURG & SOWETO COMBINED (Entrance Included)

• Visit top of Africa in Carlton centre the tallest building in Johannesburg and have the bird’s eye view of the city;
• Drive through city’s busy streets Hillbrow’s Pan- African City streets;
• Drive past the financial hubs, mining houses headquarters and Main Street Mall-dedicated to mining industry’s history;
• Drive past the mine dumps;
• Drive past Standard Bank-the oldest bank in South Africa;
• Drive past Civic Centre; and
• City’s oldest buildings.

• Visit Nelson Mandela family house Museum;
• Drive past Baragwaneth Hospital, fourth largest hospital in the world;
• Drive past Desmond Tutu’s house;
• Hector Petersen Memorial and Museum;
• Look at Regina Mundi Church, Credo Mutwa Cultural Village;
• Drive past the single sex hostels;
• Look at tin houses and match boxes houses and chat with Sowetans;
• Informal settlements and many more; and
• We pass by Soccer City (opening and final of the 2010 World Cup).

APARTHEID MUSEUM TOUR (Entrance Included) A stark reminder of what the country was like under apartheid regime. The museum houses an exhibition that takes the visitors on a dramatic, emotional journey through the apartheid years. Duration: Half day (2.5 to 3 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 500.00pp R 785.00 single supplement CLOSED ON MONDAYS SOWETO & APARTHEID MUSEUM COMBINED (Entrance Included) Duration: Full day (7 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 785.00pp R 1,145.00 single supplement GOLD REEF CITY TOUR (Main Entrance Included) A theme park built on the site of the old Crown Mine Shaft No.14, Gold reef City reflects the story of the discovery of the gold and those mined it. The real life adventure allows you to learn and experience gold mining history in the authentic method. Underground gold mine guided tour; See liquid gold pouring in the ingots moulds in the old smelt house; Gold Reef City Mint; Wander through a recreated mine village and let the dancers shows you the famous mine dance- the gumboots dance; and Enjoy Roller coaster ridings and many amusements in the theme park. Duration: Half day (4.5 to 5 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 940.00pp R 1,095.00 single supplement LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE (Entrance Included) This is a cultural village situated in the wild bush surroundings. Here you will experience South Africa’s diverse cultures at first hand. Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Pedi and Ndebele, living together, practicing their daily traditional life style, with dancing and food. Duration: Half day (4.5 to 5 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 1,210.00pp R 1,600.00 single supplement LION AND RHINO PARK (Entrance Included) A unique opportunity for a close encounter with the majestic lions of South Africa. Over 80 lions to see from the cutest cubs to our magnificent white male lions. See other indigenous game including spotted hyena, caracal, wild do, cheetah, zebra etc. This prime game reserve plays host to lions, cheetahs, rhinos, hippopotamus, buffalos, Crocodiles, wild dogs and many other conceivable African wild animals and birds, is situated in Magallies area. The visitors will get opportunity to play with white Lion cubs at The Animal crèche. Escorted walking trails and guided 4x4 tours are available. Duration: Half day (4.5 to 5 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 940.00pp R 1,245.00 single supplement STERKFONTIEN CAVES & MAROPENG MUSEUM (Entrance Included) Visitors have to take a mineshaft 40-metres down into the earth to reach the Sterkfontein Cave- an enormous single chamber, decorated by some 15-metre high rock formations. The cave is 2 200 million years old and formations include rim stone pools, caves pearls, stalactites, stalagmites and famous ‘ Madonna’ carved by nature into the rock. The new scientific exhibition centre showcases a reconstruction of a mined cave – versus a pristine cave – cave formations and geology, early life forms, mammals and hominid fossils, among other topics. It describes in detail important finds such as “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot”, as well as providing information about fossilisation, palaeobotany and landscapes. World-acclaimed and award-winning palaeoartist, John Gurche, whose exhibits can be seen at the Smithsonian Institute, the Field Museum and the American Museum of Natural History in New York and who worked on the film Jurassic Park, has produced all the lifelike hominid illustrations, from the 7-million-year-old Toumai fossil from Chad, through to modern humans. Duration: Half day (4.5 to 5 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 1,295.00pp R 1,455.00 single supplement PRETORIA (Entrance Included) Established as small farming town in 1855 by its founder Martinus Pretorius, Pretoria stated to serve as a capital of Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek and residency of President Paul Kruger since 1855. Drive through the capital city of South Africa and visit Church square, Union Buildings (The President’s House), and Paul Kruger House, Melrose House, Voortrekker Monument, Freedom Park and lots of Excitements. Duration: Half day (4.5 to 5 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 785.00pp R 835.00 single supplement PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK (Entrance Include) Pilanesberg National Park is situated in the extinct volcano are where is a malaria free zone. It is fourth largest national park in South Africa, home to the Big Five and more than 400 bird species can be witnessed there. Duration: Full day (7 hours) from hotel departure Price R 1,310.00pp R 1,865.00 single supplement SUN CITY & THE LOST CITY (Entrance Included) Sun City and The Lost City is a premier holiday resort offering attractions, activities, sport, championship golf courses, restaurants, entertainments and casinos. It is adjacent to the Pilanesburg National Park in extinct volcano bushveld. Duration: Full day (7 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 1,310.00pp R 1,865.00 single supplement   SUNCITY & PILANESBURG NATIONAL PARK COMBINED (Entrannce Included) Duration: Full day (7 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 1,660.00pp R 2,070.00 single supplement World of Beer (Entrance Included) The SAB World of Beer ranks as one of South Africa’s top two tourist experiences, offering nearly 50 000 visitors a year a uniquely memorable encounter with the magic of beer and brewing. From ancient Mesopotamia, through Africa and Europe, the tour unveils beer heritage all the way to a honky-tonk pub of Johannesburg? mining camp days and a traditional Soweto shebeen. Our greenhouse nurtures beer? natural ingredients and a full-scale brewhouse reveals the intricacies of the brewing process. Making beer making friends goes hand inhand at The World of Beer and to end your visit, we invite you to relax in our Tap Room while you enjoy a glass or two of your favourite frostie. Delicious pub lunches are available in the Tap Room as you take in the panoramic view of the city. Duration: Half day (2.5 – 3 hours) from hotel departure. Price R 580.00pp R 885.00 single supplement

Kruger Safari Tours

V - 3 DAY TOUR

Treehouse	Lodge	Guest House	Camping

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - THE TREEHOUSE and LODGE EXPERIENCE, 4 X 4 open vehicle 

DEPARTURES (every day)

Includes:

• Day and night drives 4X4 open vehicle;
• Day bush walk accompanied by armed ranger;
• Food: Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian meals available);
• Accommodation en-suite bathroom - tree house or lodge or guest house;
• Transfer in air-condition vehicle - max. 7 people from Africa Centre to Africa Centre;
• Entrance fees; and
• Bush barbeque.

DAY ONE:

Pick up from Africa Centre and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to Kruger National Park. After a short break (swim/early sundowner at the bar) you board the open Land Cruiser for a 3-hour sunset drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first sightings of Africa's varied fauna. We stop for photos of the magnificent African sunset. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Boma around a crackling fire will be a typical South African meal. Overnight in your fascinating treehouse or comfortable chalet.

DAY TWO:

At the Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park we board our open game viewer that provides unbeatable opportunities for a total sensual wildlife experience. These vehicles offer superior viewing and the absence of windows allows you to hear and smell the African bush and its denizens. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen/Satara region has open plains with numerous herds of giraffe, zebra and antelope that attract the big cats. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

DAY THREE:

Early morning game walk accompanied by your armed ranger. You will attempt to get close to the numerous animals that have made their home at the camp especially nyala, buffalo and rhino. After breakfast, you drive via the Blyde River Canyon on your return to Africa Centre, Johannesburg where you arrive in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.

V - 4 DAY TOUR

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - THE TREEHOUSE AND LODGE EXPERIENCE, 4 X 4 open vehicle  

DEPARTURES (every day) 

Includes:

• Day and night drives 4X4 open vehicle;
• Day bush walk accompanied by armed ranger;
• Food (vegetarian meals available);
• Accommodation en suite bathroom - tree house and lodge;
• Transfer in air-condition vehicle - max. 7 people;
• Entrance fees; and
• Bush barbeque.

DAY ONE:

Pick up from Africa Centre and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to Kruger National park. After a short break (swim/early sundowner at the bar ) you board the open Land Cruiser for a 3-hour sunset drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first sightings of Africa's varied fauna. We stop for photos of the magnificent African sunset. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Boma around a crackling fire will be a typical South African meal. Overnight in your fascinating accomodation.

DAY TWO:

Awaken before sunrise for a cuppa and rusks. We drive to a remote area where our armed ranger conducts a 4h Big Five Game Walk. Adrenalin rushes will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed field guide. Return to your accommodation for brunch. Thereafter you have time to rest. At 14H00 we board the Gameviewer for a 2h game drive. You are then transfered to Marc's Camp where accommodation is reserved in charming and fascinating treehouses.

DAY THREE:

Full day on an open Gameviewer in Kruger Park. Your ranger will attempt to show you all of the Big Five. The area we visit has excellent visibility of open plains, home to numerous herds of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other antelope, that attract many lions. Elephant, buffalo and rhino are also abundant.

DAY FOUR:

Early morning game walk accompanied by an armed ranger who will show you spoor and droppings of animals big and small. The walk concentrates on plants, birds and insects that are not normally appreciated from a vehicle. From time to time, dangerous animals such as Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard are encountered. After breakfast, we drive via the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon en route to Johannesburg where we arrive in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.

                           

V- 5 DAY TOUR

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - THE TREEHOUSE AND LODGE EXPERIENCE, 4 X 4 open vehicle  

DEPARTURES (every day)

Includes:

• Day and night drives 4X4 open vehicle;
• Day bush walk accompanied by armed ranger;
• Food (vegetarian meals available);
• Accommodation en suite bathroom - tree house and lodge;
• Transfer in air-condition vehicle - max. 7 people;
• Entrance fees; and
• Bush barbeque.

DAY ONE:

Pick up from Africa Centre and drive in air-conditioned vehicle to the Kruger National Park. After a short break, during which you can unwind at the bar or enjoy a quick swim, we board an open Land Cruiser for a sunset drive. Toast the magnificent African sunset with your favourite liquid "sundowner".  After dark, your ranger will use a powerful spotlight to identify nocturnal animals. Drive to where you will be accommodated.  Dinner will be held in our boma, around a crackling open fire.

DAY TWO:

Awaken before sunrise for a cuppa and rusks. We drive to a remote area where our armed ranger conducts a 4h Big Five Game Walk. Adrenalin rushes will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed field guide. Return to your accommodation for brunch. Thereafter you have time to rest. At 14H00 we board the Gameviewer for a 2h game drive. You are then transfered to Marc's Camp where accommodation is reserved in charming and fascinating treehouses.

DAY THREE:

Full day on an open Gameviewer in Kruger Park. Your ranger will attempt to show you all of the Big Five. The area we visit has excellent visibility of open plains, home to numerous herds of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other antelope, that attract many lions. Elephant, buffalo and rhino are also abundant.

DAY FOUR:

Early morning game walk accompanied by an armed ranger who will show you spoor and droppings of animals big and small. The walk concentrates on plants, birds and insects that are not normally appreciated from a vehicle. From time to time, dangerous animals such as Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard are encountered. After breakfast, we drive via the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon en route to Johannesburg where we arrive in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.

DAY FIVE:

Early morning game walk accompanied by your ranger, who will attempt to get close to the multitude of animals that have made their home at the Treehouse Lodge. After breakfast, we drive to the Blyde Canyon where you view the breathtaking Three Rondawels. We return to Africa Centre, arriving by 16H00.

V - 6 DAY TOUR SAFARI

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - THE TREEHOUSE AND LODGE EXPERIENCE, 4 X 4 open vehicle   

(Scheduled departures every Sunday min 2 backpackers)

Includes:

• Day and night drives 4X4 open vehicle;
• Day bush walk accompanied by armed ranger;
• Food (vegetarian meals available);
• Accommodation en suite bathroom - tree house and lodge;
• Transfer in air-condition vehicle - max. 7 people;
• Entrance fees; and
  
• Bush barbeque.

DAY ONE:

Pick up from Africa Centre and drive to Kruger National Park. There is time for a rest in your room or a swim or a drink at the bar. Board our open Land Cruiser for a  game drive. After stopping to watch the magnificent African sunset, we use spotlights to identify nocturnal species. Dinner and a good night's sleep.

DAY TWO:

Awaken before sunrise for a cuppa and rusks. We drive to a remote area where our armed ranger conducts a  Big Five Game Walk. Adrenalin rushes will be acute, not with standing the presence of your armed field guide. Return to for brunch. Transfer to accommodation. After we board an open game viewer for a  game drive on the  reserve where we have a good chance of encountering Black and White Rhino as well as Buffalo. Dinner and a good nights sleep.

DAY THREE:

Full day on an open game viewer in the Kruger National Park. Your ranger will attempt to show you all of the Big Five. The area we visit has excellent visibility of open plains, home to numerous herds of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other antelope, that attract many lions. Elephant, buffalo and rhino are also abundant.

DAY FOUR:

Morning visit to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned and injured animals. You will get up close and personal to lions, leopards, cheetah and other animals that are cared for in this conservation-minded centre. After lunch at Cheetah Inn, you have the afternoon to rest or swim. At 17h00 board the open game viewer for a sunset drive on the Game Reserve.

DAY FIVE:

Another full day of game viewing and bird watching in Kruger National Park. Your experienced guide will show you  many animals and birds that frequent this life paradise. The diversity of mammals found in Kruger National Park  is unsurpassed anywhere in Africa.

DAY SIX:

Early morning game walk accompanied by an armed ranger who will show you spoor and droppings of animals big and small. The walk concentrates on plants, birds and insects that are not normally appreciated from a vehicle. From time to time, dangerous animals such as Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard are encountered. After breakfast, we drive via the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon en route to Africa Centre, Johannesburg where we arrive in the late afternoon.  Airport drop off by arrangement.