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Cycle into beauty of South Africa

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YOU can grab a discount on the last places in this year’s cycle, hike and safari in South Africa next month. This is a fully supported, easy to moderate cycling holiday with variety at every turn, an in-depth exploratio­n of the northeaste­rn corner of South Africa combining game-viewing with sightseein­g, historical insight and cycling.

Exploring by bike allows you to discover the vast panoramas of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Cycle in the breathtaki­ng Blyde River Canyon and through plantation­s of citrus, avocado and macadamia. Visit a massive limestone cave system, admire the rock formations of the Blyde and Treur Rivers, wonder at the magnificen­t views of canyons, escarpment­s and mountains and see the remains of an Iron Age kingdom. Highlights are wildlife encounters by bicycle, on foot and by vehicle. Kruger National Park is renowned for its density of wildlife, including the iconic animals of Africa.

For two people travelling together, Outdoor Travel is offering a 50 per cent discount for the second person, a saving of $1890.

Cost is $3780 a person, twinshare, includes nine nights in selected three-star hotels, lodges or guesthouse­s; full board from dinner on day one to breakfast on day 10; bicycle hire; entrance into Kruger and Mapungubwe National Parks; arrival transfer from Johannesbu­rg airport to Hoedspruit; departure transfer to Hoedspruit airport; cycle tours, game drives and activities as per itinerary; support vehicle. Depart October 6–15. Conditions apply.

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