South African Explorer
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Highlights
- Take a game drive through the world-famous Kruger National Park in search of some of Africa’s finest wildlife
- Visit a local home and see the magnificent animals of the Kingdom of Swaziland
- Search for the endangered black and white rhino in Hluhluwe National Park
- Enjoy a pony trek through the beautiful countryside of Lesotho
- See the magnificent elephants that call the Addo Elephant National Park home
- Marvel at the views on a tour of Cape Point at the tip of South Africa
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Trip includes
- Accommodation at listed hotels or similar
- Daily breakfast
- 3 Lunches
- 2Dinners
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Transportation in fully equipped vehicle
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Morning and afternoon drive at Kruger National Park
- Guided walk in Swaziland
- Boat cruise on the St Lucia
- Game drive in the tour vehicle in Zuzuland
- Guided walk in Drakensberg
- Pony trek in Lesotho
- Afternoon game drive in Addo Elephant National Park
- Hike along the forest in Tsitsikamma
- Wine tasting and a cellar tour in Stellenbosch
- Services of English speaking guides
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Itinerary
On arrival in Johannesburg today you will be met by our company representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group for your introductory tour briefing at 18h00.
Overnight in Johannesburg
Departing from Johannesburg today you will travel east towards Mpumalanga. The landscape here is characterized by mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests. You will spend the night in the town of Graskop, a small forestry town situat...
This morning your day begins with a scenic drive along the Panorama Route, arguably one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. The most spectacular stretch is along the Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world that is filled with lush veg...
Today you will have the chance to encounter the wildlife of Africa on exciting morning and afternoon game drives in our tour vehicle in search of some of Africa’s finest wildlife. Should you wish to partake on a game drive in an open game-viewer vehicle, these are available at an additional expense (please note that these must be pre-booked).
Overnight in Kruger National Park area
Today you will cross the border into the mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland, led by King Mswati III, and one of 3 monarchies in Africa. You will explore the traditions and discover the culture of which the Swazis are so proud. You will spend the next two nights i...
Today you will visit the Umphakatsi Chief’s homestead for an interactive experience where you will get to try your hand at grinding maize and plaiting mountain grass or join the children in Swazi song and dance. An offering of a taste of local food is made but forget about your cutlery and try it the Swazi way… with your hands!
Overnight in Swaziland
This morning you will depart Swaziland and travel back into South Africa via Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. In the afternoon, you will travel to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which has been listed as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. Here you can enjoy a bo...
Today you will explore the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve during a game drive in the tour vehicle. Game drives are available in an open game-viewer vehicle at an additional expense (please note that these must be pre-booked). Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is the oldest game reserve in Africa and is a safe haven to both the endangered black and white rhino.
Overnight in Zululand
Moving further inland, you will spend the next two nights in the Northern Drakensberg, which is an area known for its magnificent scenery of towering mountains, indigenous forests, and cool berg streams. At 3,482 metres in height, The Drakensberg, known in Zulu...
Today will be spent exploring this scenic area on guided walks.
Overnight in Drakensberg
Today you will cross the border into the Kingdom of Lesotho, the southernmost landlocked country in the world, rich in natural beauty, flora, fauna and cultural heritage. Malealea is situated in a remote part of Western Lesotho that is breath-taking in its bea...
No visit to Lesotho would be complete without a pony trek! Today you can enjoy a ride on the transport of choice for most Basotho, as these sturdy animals handle the narrow trails better than any 4x4 can!
Overnight in Lesotho
This morning you will leave the beauty of Lesotho behind you and drive to the historical Karoo town of Cradock. Founded in 1814 as a frontier stronghold, the town is an important agricultural centre that boasts traditional Karoo hospitality. Best known for its ...
Today you will travel to Addo Elephant National Park, a conservation success story that offers a unique wildlife habitat for elephants and the remaining population of the flightless dung beetle. Spend the afternoon on a game drive in your tour vehicle in search...
This morning after breakfast, your journey will take you to a region of startling beauty along South Africa’s southern coastline, known as the Garden Route. We spend two nights in the Storms River Village, at the heart of the Tsitsikamma Forest.
Overnight in Tsitsikamma
Total travel distance: 150 miles/ 240 km.
Today you can take a leisurely hike along one of the short trails through the forest, which allows you to explore the coastal bush and rocky shoreline. There is also an option to plunge off the world’s highest bungi jump at the Bloukrans River (at your own expense).
Overnight in Tsitsikamma
After departing Tsitsikamma today you will visit ‘The Heads’ in Knysna, a town nestled on a tranquil lagoon, and then travel over the Outeniqua Mountains into the Little Karoo to the town of Oudtshoorn. On arrival, you can take a trip to the famous Cango Caves,...
En-route to Cape Town today you will visit the pretty university town of Stellenbosch for wine tasting and a cellar tour. Once in Cape Town the afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure; enjoy a sundowner at one of the fabulous beaches or indulge in some last-minute shopping at the V&A Waterfront.
Overnight in Cape Town
Total travel distance: 280 miles/ 450 km.
Today you can explore the many attractions the ‘Mother City’ has to offer on our Cape Point tour. You will depart Cape Town and travel along the Atlantic seaboard with its gorgeous white beaches and rugged mountains to Hout Bay. If time permits, you have the ...
Spend your final day at leisure. There may be a chance for you to take the cable car up Table Mountain (at your own expense – weather dependent) and enjoy one last view of the Cape of Good Hope before your transfer to the airport.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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