Sea, Safari, South Africa

14 days
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The Garden Route and its varied beauty. Hippo-spotting on one of Africa’s largest lakes. Camping under the stars at Kruger National Park as hyenas call in the distance. There’s South Africa… and then there’s SOUTH AFRICA. On this jaw-droppingly awesome adventure, you’ll meet the locals, discover the history and sample the Cape’s finest wines in 14 days – with...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    The Garden Route and its varied beauty. Hippo-spotting on one of Africa’s largest lakes. Camping under the stars at Kruger National Park as hyenas call in the distance. There’s South Africa… and then there’s SOUTH AFRICA. On this jaw-droppingly awesome adventure, you’ll meet the locals, discover the history and sample the Cape’s finest wines in 14 days – with beach life, city life and safari life all high on the agenda.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityCape Town
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn via Cango Caves

Hello Africa… and hello Cape Town. Ready to get going? It’s off to the Karoo desert via the famous ‘Route 62’. Today's scenic drive goes through mountain passes, vineyards and epic desert scenery along the way.An included guided tour of Africa's LARGEST show cave syst...

Day 2: Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha via Addo Elephant National Park

Good morning! Let's continue heading East towards one of South Africa's most loved National Parks: Addo Elephant. (Anyone guess which animal this place is famous for?) That’s right, it’s elephant time. After lunch, we’ll set out in our comfy (and tall!) coach in sear...

Day 3: Gqeberha and Private Game Reserves

Today is all about wildlife, both on land and in the ocean. We’ll start with a morning tour of the SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Centre, who give sick and injured penguins the care they deserve and help them to return to the wild. Later this morning, we’ll set out o...

Day 4: Gqeberha to Knysna via Jeffreys Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park

Beach time. Desert? Tick. Caves? Tick. Safari? Tick. Now it’s time to make our way along the famous Garden Route to our next destination, Knysna – with a few sensational stop-offs on the way. Known as one of the best surf spots in the world, it’d be wrong not to star...

Day 5: Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

Rise and shine, team. Today starts with an included breakfast, overlooking the Knysna lagoon, and then we’re off again once more. It’s ocean time… Join our optional marine safari and set out in search of whales, dolphins, seals and more spectacular sea life. Afterwar...

Day 6: Knysna to Cape Town via Hermanus

Make sure you call dibs on a window seat. As we drive back to Cape Town, you’ll watch the magnificence of the Garden Route unfold as we pass coastal towns, forests, gorges and some jaw-dropping ocean views. Marine mania… We’ll have lunch and a little free time here i...

Day 7: Cape Town to Johannesburg via Stellenbosch

Fine wine, all in good time. Today we’ll add a touch of class to proceedings with a trip to Stellenbosch – the Cape’s famous wine region. But before that, you have the chance to hit the skies on an epic helicopter ride over the seas and peaks. After some free time to...

Day 8: Johannesburg to Durban

A day of history. Here in the City of Gold, we’ll take a drive through the heart of South Africa to the coastal city of Durban. Along the way, we’ll stop off for a sobering exploration of the nation’s troubled history, with a visit to the site of Nelson Mandela’s capt...

Day 9: Durban to St Lucia

You have a free morning here at one of the finest coastal spots in South Africa. Sleep in, take a walk and shop the strip or head down to the beach to simply sit back and soak up those rays like the sun junkie you are. Afterwards, we’ll make our way to St Lucia. Keep...

Day 10: St Lucia

Beach or bush? Why decide when you can do both? This morning you have the option to take a walking safari of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (so watch out for elephants, buffalo, rhinos & antelopes). Or, if you're craving Vitamin Sea, join us for a marine safari (fo...

Day 11: St Lucia to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary via Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

It's an early start today – we’re heading inland to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve and we aim to be there by sunrise. The Big Five. A half-day game drive at the reserve instrumental for bringing the White Rhino back from the brink of extinction. Even a picnic lun...

Day 12: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kruger National Park

Ah, to wake up in nature. We'll kick off the day with a hearty breakfast and then join the Trip Manager for a morning safari walk. Don't forget to sign up for a guided Mountain bike ride through the wilderness. There is no Big 5 here so feel free and safe to explore a...

Day 13: Kruger National Park

Today we're up bright and early for our first taste of the fresh morning air. We'll start with a sunrise safari – just in time to catch Africa’s elusive predators finishing off their nocturnal hunt. At midday, you’ll have the chance to relax back at the camp: you can ...

Day 14: Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

Our final day. But is there time for one (or two) last morning game drive? You bet there is. You can choose to head out for a sunrise game drive to spot the nocturnal cats (or just choose to sleep in, like the rest of the animals). Then, we'll head out on our last gam...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,538
Price per day$181
Last Updated: 1/23/2025
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07 Apr 2025
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05 May 2025
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$3,135
$3,830
19 May 2025
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02 Jun 2025
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30 Jun 2025
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14 Jul 2025
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28 Jul 2025
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11 Aug 2025
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$2,538
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Accommodation

  • Riempie Estate (or similar)
  • Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar)
  • Knysna Quays (or similar)
  • Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
  • OR Tambo Protea Hotel (or similar)
  • City Lodge Umhlanga (or similar)
  • Forest Lodge (or similar)
  • Mlilwane Beehive Huts (or similar)
  • Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 13 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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Trip ID
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