At the moment we have no upcoming conferences, what follows below is an example of what we've done in the past:

14 day Highlights of South Africa Tour

Table Mountain* across Table Bay,
as seen from Bloubergstrand's beach

summary

The add-on tour to the Window to Africa Sugarcraft 2000 international show comprises a selection of the most popular highlights of South Africa*, including: game and nature reserves, exposure to traditional African cultures, a wonderful scenic variety, sandy beaches, the Garden Route*, the splendour of the Cape Peninsula* and the winelands of the Boland. It also includes a day in Durban* and Cape Town*, organized by the local Guilds to share ideas and to enjoy together

tour price

We are operating this tour at a very special price of R13 000 per person sharing (± £1 300 or ±US$1860). This is exactly the same price we operated identical tours at a year ago! Single persons electing to share with another tour member do not have to pay a single supplement (we will appoint a roommate if necessary). However, should you choose not to share a room a single supplement of R1900 (±£190 or ±US$275) will be payable. For information on how and when to pay your moneys click here. To view the full set of terms and conditions applicable to this tour click here.

route map

The tour starts in Pretoria, we fly between Durban* and Port Elizabeth* and end in Cape Town*.

itinerary

B = breakfast included; L = lunch included; D = dinner included

Sunday, 15 October - Pretoria to Pilgrim's Rest (D)
Enjoy breakfast at your Pretoria hotel or other accommodation establishment from where you've attended the South African Cake Decorators' International Show. After breakfast you will be picked up. Leave Pretoria behind and travel through the Eastern Highveld* to the historic gold mining village of Pilgrim’s Rest*. Stop over at the rural village of Dullstroom* to browse and enjoy lunch.

[Overnight Pilgrim's Rest Royal Hotel - restored Victorian hotel]

Monday, 16 October - Pilgrim's Rest to Kruger National Park (BD)
After a guided tour of Pilgrim’s Rest*, visit the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and travel through the Mpumalanga Lowveld* to the famous Kruger National Park* for your first glimpse of Africa's wildlife.

[Overnight Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger Park*]

Tuesday, 17 October - Kruger National Park (Brunch & D)
Enjoy a game drive* by coach, experience the magic of the bushveld and the adventure of spotting game in their natural surroundings. Relish a South African brunch in the bush. Experience an evening game drive* with a game warden in an open safari vehicle.

[Overnight Skukuza Rest Camp, Kruger Park*]

Wednesday, 18 October - Kruger National Park to Swaziland (BD)
A southbound game drive* takes you to the Malelane Gate of the Kruger Park* on your way to the mountain Kingdom of Swaziland*, rich in scenic beauty. Savour a boma dinner under the stars and enjoy traditional Swazi dances (provided the group is large enough).

[Overnight Royal Swazi Sun, 4 star]

Thursday, 19 October - Swaziland to Hluhluwe (BD)
Travel through the Ezulwini Valley, use the opportunity to buy unique Swazi candles, continue into KwaZulu-Natal* on the way to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve*, renowned for its success in saving the endangered white rhino.

[Overnight Hilltop Camp - Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve*]

Friday, 20 October - Hluhluwe to Durban (BL)
After breakfast proceed to Shakaland* in the heart of Zululand for a face-to-face encounter with Zulu* culture. Enjoy a unique cultural experience including lunch. Travel to Durban* hopefully in time for a stroll along the Golden Mile or for a swim in the warm water of the Indian Ocean.

[Overnight Holiday Inn North Beach 3 star]

Saturday, 21 October - Durban (BLD)
Day program organized by the Sugar Craft Guilds in Durban* and vicinity.

[Overnight Holiday Inn North Beach]

Sunday, 22 October - Durban to Knysna (BD)
Travel by air from Durban* to Port Elizabeth* where the coach tour is resumed, depart for Knysna* where the famous Garden Route* begins. Stop over at Storms River Mouth and savour its rugged beauty. Proceed through the Tsitsikamma* forest. Enjoy the unequaled beauty of this scenic drive.

[Overnight Knysna Log Inn, 4 star]

Monday, 23 October - Knysna to Oudtshoorn (BD)
Explore the town of Knysna*. Take a trip on the lake to the Featherbed Nature Reserve and visit 'The Heads' where the lake joins the sea. Board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train to George, enjoying the scenic beauty of Sedgefield, Wilderness* and Victoria Bay. Travel by coach via the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn*.

[Overnight De Opstal and Oude Werf farm guesthouses - very quaint and charming]

Tuesday, 24 October - Oudtshoorn to Mossel Bay (BD)
Oudtshoorn* is renowned for the Cango Caves* and ostrich farming*. After a guided tour through the caves with their cavernous spaces, dripping rocks and rising columns of calcite, visit one of the ostrich farms*. A drive over Robert's Pass, with stops to enjoy the scenery, brings you to Mossel Bay*.

[Overnight Protea Santos Beach Hotel - 4 star]

Wednesday, 25 October - Mossel Bay to Cape Town (BL)
Travel via the historic town of Swellendam* and along the lovely coastal drive passing through Kleinmond, Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay and Gordon's Bay to Cape Town*. Leisure time at Hermanus with the possibility of whale spotting, lunch.

[Overnight Cape Town* 3 nights President Hotel Bantry Bay 4 star]

Thursday, 26 October - Cape Town (BD)
Travel by Ferry to Robben Island where president Mandela and many of his comrades were kept prisoner. Enjoy a guided tour of the island and prison.

Resume your bus tour, explore the Cape Peninsula* following a scenic drive along the coast to Houtbaai (lunch). Proceed on the breathtaking Chapman's Peak Drive*. Visit the internationally acclaimed Kirstenbosch botanical gardens which attract as many visitors as the Kruger Park*. Enjoy tea in the tea garden.

Friday, 27 October - Cape Town (BLD)
Day program organized by the Sugar Craft Guilds of Somerset West and vicinity. End a lovely day at sunset by taking the cable car to the top of Table Mountain* with a splendid view of Cape Town* and surrounds while enjoying a picnic-supper with members of the Guild.

Saturday, 28 October - Cape Town - Home (BL)
Travel inland to visit the valleys nestled amongst impressive mountains where South Africa's* famous wine estates are located. Stop over at Paarl, Franschoek - French Huguenot country - and the beautiful student town of Stellenbosch*, known for its dappled avenues of three-centuries-old oaks.

Visit a wine estate for a tour of the cellar and wine tasting*. Buy a few bottles of wine to enjoy at home while reminiscing about a wonderful holiday in sunny South Africa*. Depart for home from Cape Town International Airport*.