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South
African Coach Tour
"MIX & MATCH"
various Guided Coach Tours of South Africa from our selection
below and we will assist in filling in the gaps.
Long distance over night tours & Safaris,
day tours & half
day tours
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View some
popular itineraries for South African
coach tours below
The two main popular South Africa coach
tour areas are the -
Southern
Route which could include - a Cape Town
coach tour, Wine tour, Garden Route tour, Tsitsikamma Forest,
Port Elizabeth and Addo National Park.
Northern Route which
could include - Johannesburg, Sun City, The Panorama scenic
route, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, St Lucia Wetlands,
Zulu Kingdom and Drakensberg Mountains.
You may also choose to combine a
car hire
for a few days
self drive
tour at your own pace
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SELFTOURS
offers scheduled South
Africa coach tour packages.
Below are a few popular South African coach
tours for you to consider. All Selftours coach tour
packages are modular. This makes tour planning more
exciting and easy to extend sightseeing in a region by connecting
to another tour, or adding on a Day Tour or
self-drive
tour option. "Mix &
Match Modular tours"
You
can fill
in spare time with an informative and comprehensive HALF
DAY or FULL DAY Cape Town Bus tours.
Long distant over night South African coach tours are operated
from major centres around South Africa.
It must
be borne in mind that the Northern & Southern area routes
are approximately 1500 km apart (divide by 1.6 to convert
to miles) Should you wish to include both the Northern and
Southern routes in your South African coach tour
we recommend you consider either a domestic flight or overnight
train between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
SELFTOURS
will gladly quote you separately for the extra transfers,
lay-overs in hotels etc. All our tours are operated
by licensed and experienced coach tour operators, providing
exceptional levels of dedicated and personalised service.
Your South African coach tour will operate with air conditioned
luxury vehicles appropriate to the size of the group and
may vary from one to forty passengers. |
However,
if you are a larger group we will gladly design a coach
tour just to meet your
specific bus tour requirements. |
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of tours and create your own customized holiday. |
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Please state your choice
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1) Table Mountain and Cape Point
Full Day
(ref:3000HR)
Operates daily from 7.45 am returning approximately
18.00
pm
+ Table Mountain Cable Car R140.
We collect you from your hotel at 7.45 am. Weather
permitting we first take a cable car trip to the
top of Table Mountain (1056m above sea level) The
cable car fee of R150 is not included. If Table
Mountain is covered by its famous table cloth we
shall drive up Signal Hill also over looking the
city below.
Back
in our coach we travel on to:-
A Clifton beach view and Camps Bay
Hout Bay (trip to Seal Island optional)
Chapmans Peak Drive
Cape Point and its Nature Reserve.
The Cape of Good Hope
A penguin colony (optional)
The Fish Hoek Galley Restaurant (lunch optional)
Simons Town (once a British Naval Base)
The riches of Constantia
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Itineraries &
rates are subject to change without notice
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3) Eastern Cape Private Game Lodge Experience
(ref:5000SS)
2 or 3 day Tour
Including all guided game drives, meals, drinks
and entrance fees.
Malaria
free area
1
NIGHT OPTION INCLUDING ADDO ELEPHANT PARK R1800pp
DAY 1
* Arrival time 2:45pm please not before as you do
not go to your lodge before the game drive
* Register at our office and sign indemnity
* Meet your ranger and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee
before departing on game drive
* Guided game drive from 3 - 5pm (viewing antelope,
zebra, rhino, giraffe etc...)
* 5pm - Taken to our lapa for toilet stop and refreshments
* Continue guided game drive until 7:00pm viewing
nocturnal animals, Hippo and LIONS!!
* 7:00pm return to Lapa for a scrumptious meal cooked
over the fire served with drinks
* 9pm short drive as you retire to your accommodation
for a restful nights sleep
DAY 2
* Wake and enjoy an early morning game drive
* Breakfast
* Schotia then take you on a guided tour through
Addo Elephant Park
* Lunch
* Transfer back to Schotia HQ Office for departure
about 2:30pm
The
cost of the above package for 3 guided game drives,
meals and drinks and one night’s accommodation is
R1800pp
2 NIGHT OPTION INCLUDING ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
R2400pp
DAY
1
* Arrival time 2:45pm please not before as you do
not go to your lodge before the game drive
* Register at our office and sign indemnity
* Meet your ranger and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee
before departing on game drive
* Guided game drive from 3 - 5pm (viewing antelope,
zebra, Rhino, Giraffe etc...)
* 5pm - Taken to our lapa for toilet stop and refreshments
* Continue of guided game drive until 7:00pm viewing
nocturnal animals, Hippo and LIONS!!
* 7:00pm return to Lapa for a scrumptious meal cooked
over the fire served with drinks
* 9pm short drive as you retire to your accommodation
for a restful nights sleep.
DAY
2
* Wake and enjoy an early morning game drive
* Breakfast
* Schotia then take you on a guided tour through
Addo Elephant Park
* Lunch
* Transfer back to Schotia HQ Office
* Join another Schotia guided drive for more great
sightings of Lions! Rhino, Giraffe etc..
* Enjoy another lovely dinner in our Lapa
* After a long day retire to lodge for a good nights
rest.
DAY
3
* Wake up enjoy a morning game drive (optional)
* Breakfast at 9am
* Departure about 10:30am
The
above package including all drives, entrance
fees, meals & drinks and 2 nights accommodation.
Itineraries & rates are subject to change
without notice
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2) Cape Point and Winelands Combo
Full Day
(ref:3001HR)
Operates daily from 8.15
am returning approximately 18.00
pm
The
historical town of Stellenbosch.
Wine and cheese tasting in the Stellenbosch area.
A cellar tour
A cheetah that you can touch! (optional)
The Waterfront (with lunch as an option)
Cape Point and its nature reserve
Simon's Town
A penguin colony (optional)
Constantia
Chapman's Peak Drive
Itineraries &
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Cape Town Cultural Guided Tours
Full Day
(ref:3004HR)
Operates
Monday to Saturday from 8.15 am returning approximately
18.00 pm
Complete
your cultural experience by extending your morning
township tour to include a visit to Robben Island
in the afternoon – subject to weather and ferry
schedule.
- Afternoon Robben Island R225 per person
Robben
Island ferry trip and guided tour. The prison cell
where Nelson Mandela was interned for many years.
Return transfer to your hotel
Itineraries &
rates are subject to change without notice
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5)
South African Garden Route Tour
(ref:3005HR)
4
day 3 night tour, including 3 meals per day
and all entrance fees
Departing Cape Town every Tuesday and returning
Friday evening.
Tuesday
Depart Cape Town via the Du Toit’s
Kloof mountain pass tunnel to the town of Worcester for
wine tasting and lunch on a local farm. On to Oudtshoorn
and the Ostrich capital of the world and over night
at the 3 * Riempies Estate Hotel
Wednesday
In Oudtshoorn we visit the spectacular
Cango Caves, and Wildlife Ranch, where you can
view crocodile, cheetah, tiger, lion, jaguar, puma,
and as an option, touch a cheetah! Lunch is at an
ostrich farm before we turn south and decent the
spectacular Outeniqua Pass into George. We travel eastwards
onto Knysna lagoon where we over night at the 4*
Knysna Quays in the Water Front marina.
Thursday
We offer a few options this
morning – free time to wander around the quaint
little town of Knysna or an excursion to the Garden
of Eden or an opportunity to touch an elephant at
the Knysna Elephant Park. We meet up again just
before lunch and and continue east to the
Keursboomriver for a picnic lunch and a guided boat
trip on the river. We turn west and onto
Mossel Bay where we visit the post office tree where
bygone sailors letf their letters under an old boot
to be collected by the next passing ship!
We overnight at the Protea 3* hotel
Friday
After breakfast he enter
Botlierskop Reserve for a wildlife experience.
We board our coach and continue onto Swellendam for
lunch at the La Belle Alliance restaurant.
Time permitting will will possibly make a stop at a
local farm stall before heading back to Cape Town arriving around 18.00 hrs after
4 fabulous days.
Groups
of four or more may enquire about our alternative
departure dates.
Air conditioned coaches or smaller people carriers
vehicles will be used depending on the group size.
Departs every Tuesday at 8.30 am from Cape Town.
Returning every Friday at approximately 18.00 hrs
with drop off at either your hotel or Cape Town
Airport.
Includes all Accommodation, Meals and entrance
fees.
Itineraries & rates are subject to change
without notice
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| Kruger
National Park Safari – 3 to 5 Day
(ref:2000VS)
Choose
between 3 to 6 days pure wildlife safari adventure in
and around the world famous Kruger Park from the comforts
of one of our private lodges. Sit back and relax while
we take you into the animal kingdom of the Kruger Park in
our game viewing vehicles both by day and by night.
Nocturnal animals are viewed by powerful spot lights mounted
on our vehicles offering a wildlife experience seldom witnessed
by man. We take you even closer to the Kruger wildlife on
foot under the supervision of professional armed Rangers.
Some Highlights -
• God's Window, Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon
• Night Game drive
• 2 full days in Kruger Park on open Game viewing vehicles
• Afternoon game walk in Kruger
• Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
• Bush Walk with armed Ranger.
Itineraries will vary according to length of your
Safari - Daily
Departures on Request.
How
to get there -
We collect clients from various Hotels in Johannesburg as
well as from Johannesburg Airport. For those who wish to
fly to the Kruger Park area we meet & collect you from
Mpumalanga Airport. Road transfers are included in the tariff
but NOT airfares.
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Per Person sharing on a Half Board accommodation
basis, Including game drives. |
6 Day Safari Package |
5
Day Safari Package |
4 Day Safari Package |
3
Day Safari Package |
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Your
tour package includes - Accommodation on a breakfast
and dinner basis, game drives, entrance fees, and road transfers.
Excluded - are lunches, alcoholic beverages,
air fares, items of personal nature and gratuities.
All Itineraries &
Tariffs are subject to change with out notice.
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EXAMPLE of your itinerary depending on length of your
Safari
DAY
1 - We collect our clients from all
hotels, guesthouses and private homes in the Johannesburg
area as well as from the Johannesburg International
Airport.
We
travel via the Highveld farmlands to the picturesque
Lowveld and onwards to our Game Lodge, in the Balule
section of the Kruger National Park. After a short
break, during which you may unwind at the bar, enjoy
a refreshing dip in our sparkling pool and relax in
the beautiful tropical gardens, we board the open
Landcruiser for a Sunset Drive. Watch the magnificent
African sunset and, after darkness falls, use spotlights
to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the boma will
be a traditional South African meal. Overnight in
comfortable, air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed
chalets.
DAY
2 - Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger,
where we transfer to a custom-built open-sided Game
viewing vehicle. The open vehicle allows for a total
wildlife opportunity - exceptional sight, sound
and scent experiences. You will not only have an
amazing chance to view game but also to listen to
and smell the African bush and its denizens. The
absence of windows and your elevated vantage position
allow for excellent photographic opportunities.
We have regular stops at picnic spots, rest camps
and places of interest.
The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi regions have open plains
that support large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope
that attract numerous predators. In fact, this zone
has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
DAY
3 - After breakfast, visit Moholoholo
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned, injured
and abandoned animals. Enjoy close-up encounters
with birds of prey and large carnivores. After lunch,
we drive to Orpen Gate from where Kruger Park rangers
drive to a remote area for a 3 hour game walk. We
examine signs of the wild, interpreting scats and
spoor. The thrill of tracking and closing in to
photograph Africa's big game is an experience you
will never forget!
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4 - Another fun-filled day of game-viewing
and bird-watching in one of the greatest Game Reserves
in the world. Your guide will drive to a different
part of Kruger and use intimate knowledge of the Park
in an attempt to show you the Big Five. We shall make
every effort to find any animals that have eluded
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5 - Enjoy another exciting day on
the open vehicle watching game in Kruger Park. Your
ranger will attempt to show you any animal you have
not yet seen.
DAY
6 -
Enjoy
a Sunrise Drive, After breakfast, drive via the
Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours
including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde Canyon.
We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport
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Kruger
National Park & the Panorama Route - Impala tour
Johannesburg & back to Johannesburg
(ref:1000SA)
4
days 3 nights. Includes 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners,
accommodation, transportation and sightseeing as outlined.
Departing Johannesburg every Tuesday and returning Friday
evening.
DAY
1 – JOHANNESBURG - PRIVATE GAME LODGE
Travel via historic Dullstroom, Lydenburg and over the Abel
Erasmus Pass. Continue via mountainous scenery to private
Game Lodge near Kruger National Park. Enjoy tea and late
afternoon open vehicle game drive. Overnight at Lodge.[D]
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2 – PRIVATE GAME LODGE - MPUMALANGA
Early morning bush walk. After breakfast continue to Kruger
National Park for game viewing. Late afternoon arrival at
hotel. Dinner and overnight near Kruger National Park. [BD]
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3 – MPUMALANGA
Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park. Optional
open vehicle available (for own account). After breakfast
travel the Panorama Route and explore Blyde River Canyon,
Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck potholes, God's Window, and
various waterfalls. Continue to historic town of Pilgrim’s
Rest, Mac Mac waterfalls, and town of Sabie. Overnight in
Sabie.[BD]
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4 – MPUMALANGA - JOHANNESBURG
After hearty breakfast overlooking the Sabi River, depart
via Lone Creek waterfalls, historic Long Tom Pass, Lydenburg,
Dullstroom, Witbank, to Johannesburg where tour ends. Passengers
may disembark at Johannesburg International Airport, on
request. [B]
Air
conditioned coaches or smaller people carriers vehicles
will be used depending on the group size.
Departs every Tuesday at 8.30 am from Johannesburg.
Returning every Friday at approximately 18.00 hrs with drop
off at either your hotel or Johannesburg Airport.
R9119 per person sharing.
Add R1926 per
single supplement. Includes all Accommodation, Meals and
entrance fees.
Itineraries & rates are subject to change without notice
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Kruger
National Park, Swaziland & Zululand – Buffalo tour
Johannesburg to Durban. (tour
can be run in reverse order)
(ref:1001SA)
Explore
the dramatic scenery of the Panoramic Route, the wildlife
of the Kruger Park, craft factories in Swaziland and the
wildlife and culture of Zululand in this 6 day coach tour.
6
days/5 nights. Including 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, accommodation,
portage, transport and sightseeing as specified
Departing Johannesburg or Durban every Monday ending on
the following Saturday.
DAY
1 – MONDAY JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA
Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon and God’s
Window. Overnight near Hazyview.
DAY
2 – TUESDAY MPUMALANGA - KRUGER PARK - MPUMALANGA
Early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, with pre-packed
breakfast. Search for ‘Big Five’, enjoy prolific birdlife
and game. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Optional late afternoon
or night open-vehicle game drives (for own account). Overnight
at hotel. [B]
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3 – WEDNESDAY MPUMALANGA
Early morning coffee/tea. Open vehicle game drive through
Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Afternoon
at leisure. Optional late afternoon or night open-vehicle
game drives (for own account). Overnight at hotel. [B]
DAY
4 – THURSDAY MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND
Early breakfast, travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory
and renown Swazi candle factory. Check in at hotel. Late
afternoon at leisure, or visit a nearby craft market. Overnight
in Swaziland. [B]
DAY
5 – FRIDAY SWAZILAND – ZULULAND – (you may need an
entry visa)
After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Arrive at traditional
Zulu village for lunch and show displaying local culture.
Travel to Hluhluwe for overnight. [BL]
NB: Certain departures may overnight at Itala Game Reserve.
DAY
6 – SATURDAY ZULULAND - DURBAN
Early morning game drive before continuing to Durban. Arrive
in Durban late afternoon where tour ends. [B]
Private Game
Reserve Optional Extra
DAY 2 – TUESDAY MPUMALANGA
- SABI SAND CONSERVANCY
Meet game rangers. Transfer to either Lion Sands or Sabi
Sabi for lunch, and afternoon game drive. Overnight on full
board basis.
DAY
3 – WEDNESDAY SABI SAND CONSERVANCY - MPUMALANGA
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast before rejoining
main tour. Continue on above itinerary.
Air
conditioned coaches or smaller people carriers vehicles
will be used depending on the group size.
Departs every Monday at 8.30 am from Johannesburg or Durban.
Terminating every Saturday at approximately 18.00 hrs with
drop off at either your hotel or Airport.
Including 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, accommodation, portage,
transport and sightseeing as specified.
Itineraries & rates are subject to change without notice
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Johannesburg
Full / Half Day Tours
(ref:1003SA)
Choose
from a variety of day tours, from full day to half day
tours, around the Johannesburg area, including Soweto,
Pretoria, Gold Reef City theme park and Cultural Village
tour.
RISE
TO FREEDOM TOUR INCLUDING SOWETO
+- 8 hours
Departures daily excluding Mondays
Departs 08.30 hrs returning approximately 16.30 hrs
This
tour embarks on a journey through the turbulent past of
South Africa by visiting Soweto (South Western Township).
After the visit there is a break for lunch (extra) at a
typical Shebeen (Tavern). In the afternoon the tour stops
over at the Apartheid museum, with excellent displays on
the Soweto up-rising, ANC in exile, petty apartheid, solitary
confinement, anti-apartheid movements abroad, sport boycotts,
etc.
HALF DAY SOWETO TOWNSHIP TOUR
+- 4 hours
Departures daily at 8.30 returning approximately 12.30
This
tour introduces you to the sprawling metropolis of Soweto
(South Western Township) situated on the outskirts of Johannesburg.
This place offers you a glimpse into the turbulent past
of South Africa - hostels, Freedom Square, the struggle
for liberty. On tour you will drive past African merchants
of traditional medicines, a typical four-roomed dwelling,
an informal settlement, a crèche and an old-age home.
Your visit will also include a full view of Soweto from
the vicinity of Baragwanath Hospital and a stop at a typical
shebeen (Tavern).
HALF DAY AFTERNOON PRETORIA
CITY TOUR
+- 4 hours
Departures daily at 13.00 returning approximately 16.30
Experiencing
the ‘Jacaranda City’ when it is wrapped in a purple haze
is a must. View the impressive Voortekker Monument and stop
at the Paul Kruger House Museum. You will also have the
opportunity to experience the spectacular view of the city
that the Union Buildings gives. Government Drive houses
official government buildings and a host of embassies.
HALF DAY GOLD REEF CITY TOUR
+- 4 hours
Departures daily at 12.45 pm returning approximately 17.00.
Excluding Mondays
Experience
Johannesburg’s primary theme park and casino. Take a ride
on a sightseeing train or enjoy one of the many other exhilarating
rides Gold Reef City has to offer. You will also descend
down a 220m Gold Mine shaft for a guided underground tour,
watch a 12,5kg gold pour, visit the mine manager’s house
and be entertained by the Siyagida Dancers.
HALF DAY LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR
+- 7 hours
Departures daily at 15.30 pm returning approximately 22.00.
Including A Traditional African meal.
Experience
African Culture at its best - a Zulu warrior dance combined
with other ethnic traditional dances. See the colourful
huts of the Ndebele tribe adjacent to those of the Zulu,
Xhosa, Pedi and Sotho. Enjoy a pan African feast with delicacies
from north, east and southern Africa.
Itineraries & rates are
subject to change without notice
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