South Africa, Eswatini & Lesotho (Accommodated) - 20 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Kruger National Park - Enjoy two full days of safari in South Africa's most popular national park, home to all of the Big Five
- Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot hippos and zebra, visit a local Swazi village and enjoy optional activities such as horse riding
- St Lucia - Cruise the biodiverse St Lucia Lagoon, keeping your eyes peeled for crocodiles, hippos and abundant birdlife
- Durban - Explore South Africa's third largest city independently, with an entire free day to relax on the beach or sightsee at your leisure
- Lesotho - Cross the Sani Pass and climb to the highest point in southern Africa, then enjoy plenty of free time in Malealea
- Drakensberg - Hike some of the picturesque trails in Royal Natal National Park and visit some of the historic battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal
- Mountain Zebra National Park - Marvel at the huge herds of zebra in this national park, which is also home to rhinos and lions
- Addo Elephant Park - Head on safari in search of the largest land animal on the world in South Africa's third largest national park
- Garden Route - Enjoy the idyllic scenery of this famous route, visiting Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn and Hermanus
- Cape Town - End your journey in South Africa's most famous city, and opt to stay a few days to explore independently
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Trip includes
- 19 breakfasts, 16 lunches & 16 dinners
- 19 nights simple accommodation (please refer to the trip notes for details)
- Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
- Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
- All road tolls and vehicle taxes
- 2-day Kruger National Park experience with included game drives in specialist vehicles
- Entry and game drives in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Mountain Zebra National Park andAddo Elephant National Park
- Royal Enclosure & Swaziland village excursion
- St Lucia Boat Cruise
- Sani Pass excursion
- Drakensberg Mountains and Battlefields tour
- Cango Caves visit
- Cape Agulhas excursion
- Wine tasting
Itinerary
Pretoria - Hazyview. Departing South Africa's administrative capital of Pretoria aboard our overland truck, we head through the scenic Mpumalanga region and along the iconic Panorama Route. We stop to admire Blyde River Canyon before reaching Kruger National Park. Fen...
We wake early in order to enter Kruger National Park as soon as the gates open. We'll be enjoying our safari in specialist 4X4 vehicles, for an optimal game viewing experience. Kruger is home to all of Africa's iconic Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, black and w...
We spend another full day on safari, heading out shortly after sunrise in search of the many species which call Kruger National Park home. With cameras and binoculars at the ready we'll head down bumpy dirt tracks in our 4X4 safari vehicles, keeping our eyes peeled for the Big Five and other species. In the evening you can relax or enjoy another optional night time game drive.
Hazyview - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini). Departing this morning, we skirt along the edge of Kruger National Park and pass through Shangaan settlements and citrus farms to reach the border with Eswatini, an independent landlocked country between Mozambique and South Africa. We reach Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini's oldest protected area.
We awaken this morning to the sounds of grunting antelope and chirping birds, before heading out to explore after breakfast. We drive through the sanctuary to the Royal Enclosure and enjoy a walk through a local village with a Swazi guide, who will be able to explain ...
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - St Lucia (South Africa). This morning we cross the border back into South Africa and arrive in coastal St Lucia, home to a biodiverse estuary and wild beaches. Enjoying a cruise on the St Lucia Lagoon, we look out for crocodiles and hippos before enjoying a relaxing evening at the lodge
St Lucia - Durban. The morning of day 7 is at leisure to explore St Lucia before we depart for South Africa's third largest city - Durban. With a population of 3.4 million and a vibrant nightlife, you'll want to head into the city in the evening to explore. Day 8 ...
Durban - Underberg. Leaving Durban behind, we head inland, passing through mountainous countryside to our campsite near the town of Underberg, and close to the border with the Kingdom of Lesotho. The lodge is located at the foot of the Sani Pass, which is the only nav...
Underberg - Lesotho - Underberg. Today we enjoy a full day excursion into the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho with a local guide, travelling in specialised 4X4 safari vehicles. We cross the spectacular Sani Pass (2,874m) and visit a local village to meet the Shepherds ...
Underberg - Drakensberg. We make a sobering but fascinating excursion today to the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal. This landscape of rolling hills and grasslands in the Drakensberg area has witnessed more than 60 battles that have shaped South Africa. These battles wer...
Today we head into Royal Natal National Park, an incredibly scenic destination boasting lofty hiking trails, mountains and waterfalls. You can pick one of the optional trails to enjoy, and our guide can help find a suitable route for you - they vary in length from an ...
Drakensberg - Malealea (Lesotho). On day 14 we drive around the northern border of Lesotho, crossing back into the kingdom and heading south-west along mountain roads to Malealea. The rest of today and tomorrow are completely free for you to engage in some of the amaz...
Malealea - Mountain Zebra National Park (South Africa). Crossing the border back into South Africa, we journey to Mountain Zebra National Park, a 284 square kilometre reserve known for its large population of more than 700 Cape mountain zebra. We'll enjoy an included ...
Mountain Zebra National Park - Addo Elephant National Park - Port Elizabeth. One species missing from Mountain Zebra National Park is the African elephant, but you will almost certainly see these gentle giants today as we enjoy a safari in South Africa's third largest...
Port Elizabeth - Tsitsikamma National Park - Plettenberg Bay. From Port Elizabeth we head along the Garden Route to Tsitsikamma Forest National Park. This diverse protected area is home to dramatic coastline, lush forests and rushing rivers. There is free time here to...
Plettenberg Bay - Oudtshoorn. After breakfast we head to the world's ostrich capital, Oudtshoorn, in the Karoo desert region. There are many farms in this area, located in the Klein Karoo between the Swartberg and the Outeniqua Mountains. Another highlight here is the...
Oudtshoorn - Hermanus. Departing for Hermanus, we make a stop at Cape Agulhas, at the southern tip of the African continent. It is here that the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. We continue along the coast, which was historically notorious for shipwrecks and we can se...
Hermanus - Cape Town. A free morning in Hermanus gives you the opportunity to book a whale watching cruise or visit the Old Harbour Open Air Museum for a fascinating and interactive glimpse into Hermanus' fishing past. We then drive to a winery to sample some of South...
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- International flights and visas
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- Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
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- Local payment - $190pp, paid in USD
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