Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure




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- Witness the unrivalled natural beauty of Kosi Bay - a turquoise snorkeller's paradise
- Visit a traditional Zulu village and learn about the rich culture of these incredible people
- Go on a thrilling walking Safari in Eswatini's renowned Mlilwane National Park
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Our tour starts today in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, once home to both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. A city of stark contrasts and infamous history, Johannesburg is going through rapid change and urban regeneration right before our eyes. For those...
Leaving our hotel after breakfast, we'll head out of Johannesburg through the Lowveld which stretches before us into the distant horizons. 'Lowveld' translates from Afrikaans into English as 'the low bush' and the area has been inhabited since Stone Age times thanks t...
This morning, we'll set off towards the Tshukudu Game Reserve. Along the way, we'll make several stops at viewpoints, including at the aptly named God's Window and the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon. We'll also stop at the surreal Bourke's Luck Potholes, a collectio...
Today, we'll head out to spot more of South Africa's wildlife, both from our vehicles and on a walking safari in the reserve. The walk will be led by experienced rangers who are acknowledged experts in the bush and are more than happy to pass on their knowledge. Ask a...
After a hearty breakfast this morning, we'll bid farewell to Tshukudu and drive to the southern gate of Kruger National Park (a two-hour journey). We'll stop for lunch and a swim at one of the national park camps before continuing further into the park. As one of t...
We'll have an early start this morning, but it'll be worth it for the chance of spotting Kruger's creatures. Leaving our camp shortly after sunrise, we'll head out for our morning game drive. We'll stop at various watering holes where we might see buffalo or antelo...
We'll have another game drive this morning before we head south to Eswatini, passing through the rural townships and mountain scenery of the Blyde River Canyon escarpment. The small kingdom of Eswatini is a tiny and independent land, inhabited by the Swazi people w...
We'll head out on a walk this morning, in search of zebra, wildebeest, impala, nyala and warthog. Mlilwane has a large area of open grasslands, so game viewing is relatively easy. This afternoon, you're free to relax or take part in one of our optional activities. ...
Crossing through Eswatini, we'll head for the southern border point at Golela, passing back into South Africa and continuing through KwaZulu Natal to the northern settlement of Kosi Bay, close to the Mozambique border. For the next two nights, we'll stay close to t...
Today we'll make the most of the coastal setting, with a walk along the beaches and forests of this area. We'll be hoping to spot small antelope and the astounding variety of birds that live here. If you'd like to get out in the water, you can snorkel at Kosi Bay Mout...
Travelling down the coast this morning, we'll head towards the greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean. This wonderful wetland reserve was recently granted World Heritage status as the largest estuarine lake system in Africa. Whil...
We'll get the chance to relax today with another day on the coast. Again, there'll be optional activities on offer, including whale watching (June to November) and turtle watching (November to March). There's also the option to join a boat trip on the St. Lucia River to spot hippos and crocodiles.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Departing St Lucia this morning, we'll drive south along the coast to Durban's International Airport (DUR), aiming to arrive at around 2pm, where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 4pm. If you are taking an evening flight from Durban, it's possib...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Rosalind
Jan 2025
Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
It was a great trip with fantastic game viewing and knowledgeable guides. The accommodation was unique & comfortable, but Rhino lodge at Kosi bay was the poores...
Tim
Aug 2024
Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
Fantastic holiday as advertised for a family group of 10 aged from 9 t...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2024
Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
Fabulous holiday with a brilliant leader. Great variety of places visited, with interesting places to stay and all so different. A lot of ground covered so the downs...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
The amazing wildlife with stunning and varied scenery. Andrew our guide / driver / cook couldn't do enough for us. This was our first family Explore holiday (althoug...
Gill
Sep 2023
Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
We had an amazing trip which I think was a combination of good planning, so that the journeys weren't ever too long for the kids, nice accommodation with swimming po...
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