Sensational South Africa Southbound 2023 - 18 days
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Highlights
- Kruger National Park - Search for the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife during a three-night stay in South Africa's premier national park
- Eswatini - Discover rare wildlife on foot or horseback as we explore Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and visit a local Swazi market
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Spot rhinos and hippos in this diverse wetland reserve, explore the landscape on a 4X4 safari, and enjoy snorkelling at the coast
- Drakensberg - Spend two nights in the scenic Drakensberg Mountains, with time for guided hikes to visit the impressive amphitheatre cliff face
- Lesotho - Explore this mountain kingdom independently, with optional village walks and pony trekking amongst the dramatic scenery
- Cradock - Stay in a Victorian-era Tuishuise, former craftsmen's houses that are now popular with visitors to the colonial town on the edge of the Great Karoo
- The Garden Route - Admire some of the world's most beautiful scenery as you travel this gorgeous stretch of coastline from Tsitsikamma to Knysna and Hermanus
- Cape Town - End your journey in South Africa's 'Mother City' - take in the Cape Peninsula and ride the cable car to the summit of Table Mountain
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- 17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
- 17 nights mid-range (3-4 star) lodges, hotels, and chalets with ensuite facilities
- Airport arrival and departure transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
- One late afternoon and one full day game drive in Kruger National Park
- Panorama Route full day excursion
- Full day iSimangaliso Wetland Park excursion with snorkelling
- Cape Peninsula full day tour and Table Mountain cable car ride
- Escorted by a licensed African tour guide, who is also your driver
- Transportation in a 16-seater Mercedes Sprinter vehicle (with comfortable reclining seats, air-conditioning, USB ports and sliding windows)
- Park entrance fees
Itinerary
Johannesburg - Kruger National Park. Welcome to South Africa! We will be leaving Johannesburg at 08:00 this morning to make sure we arrive in Kruger National Park in time for a game drive! We strongly advise arriving in Johannesburg the day before the tour commences -...
Day 2 is spent on safari in Kruger National Park, with a full-day game drive meaning we will hopefully see plenty more of southern Africa's iconic wildlife. The following day we explore some of the region's stunning scenery with a full-day excursion along the Pano...
Kruger National Park - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini). Today we explore one of the two landlocked countries surrounded by South African territory. Eswatini was formerly known as Swaziland until 2018. We'll be exploring Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, the country'...
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - iSimangaliso Wetland Park (South Africa). Day 5 sees us travelling through the Zululand region of South Africa, arriving at the small coastal town of St Lucia in the afternoon. St Lucia is the base for exploring iSimangaliso Wetland Park,...
iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Drakensberg. We journey into the Drakensberg Mountains on day 7. The scenery here is spectacular even by South African standards, and our lodge is located near the amphitheatre, regarded as one of the most impressive cliff faces on Earth. T...
Drakensberg - Lesotho. You can tick another country off your bucket list today as we travel through the Eastern Cape and cross into the mountainous Kingdom of Lesotho. Our time here is free for you to explore and enjoy optional activities including village walks and pony trekking.
Lesotho - Cradock (South Africa). Today we journey back across the border into South Africa and continue to the historic town of Cradock. This frontier town is located on the edge of the Great Karoo desert and is best known for Die Tuishuise, a collection of around 30...
Cradock - Tsitsikamma. Today we begin our epic journey along the picturesque Garden Route, home to some of South Africa's best scenery. Our first stop is Tsitsikamma Forest, where there's time for walking or relaxing at our lodge. The Tsitsikamma Forest is a protected coastal reserve, known for its lush indigenous forests and impressive coastline.
Tsitsikamma - Knysna. Leaving the Tsitsikamma Forest behind on the morning of day 12, we continue along the world-famous Garden Route to Knysna, a small town situated on the coast and nestled among some of the world's finest scenery. Along the way, we pass lush lakes,...
Knysna - Hermanus. We depart Knysna after breakfast and travel along the scenic coastal route to Hermanus, arriving at around lunchtime. The afternoon is free to explore this pretty coastal town, and you can opt for a whale-watching cruise if you'd like the chance to get up close to some of the many species which live and breed in the waters of southern Africa.
Hermanus - Cape Town. Day 15 sees us complete our South African journey to Cape Town, perhaps the country's most famous destination. We have two whole days to explore the city and surrounding area. On day 16 there's an included guided tour of the Cape Peninsula. We...
Today your tour comes to an end. Tuck into breakfast at the hotel before your included airport departure transfer.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Optional activities
- Local payment - ZAR 3600, paid locally in cash
Accommodation
Average age 40s - 70s but flexible age policy. Minimum age 10.If travelling with children parents need to be aware of the very long driving days (distances noted in the trip notes). Rooms for families - one child up to 17 yrs old can share a room with 2 adults. We have child rates for 12 and under. Children 13 + pay full price. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). Tell pax they must contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for the most up to date information.
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