Day 1: Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
The first day of our South Africa Safari tour. We depart from Johannesburg at 06:30am and head east towards Mpumalanga. A landscape characterised by mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests. We will camp the night in the old gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest, a living museum dating back to 1873. We explore the quaint town, visit Mac Mac falls and God’s Window viewpoint. Accommodation: camping. Meals included: lunch and diner included.
Day 2 & 3: Kruger National Park
Today we are entering big game country - exciting game drives provide us with excellent game viewing. Spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in one of the last African wildernesses, the Kruger National Park. Early morning & afternoon game drives get us close to the wildlife. Optional night drives with SANPARKS vehicle & guide (own expense). Accommodation: camping. Meals included: all meals included.
Day 4: Kingdom of Swaziland
Leaving the Kruger National Park. The mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland, led by King Mswati III, is one of only 3 monarchies in Africa. Swazi’s are proud of their traditional lifestyle & cultures. We explore the Malolotja reserve on foot to enjoy the mountain scenery, rare birdlife, and the 95m high Malolotja waterfall. Overnight in log cabins with fantastic panoramic views. Accommodation: cabins (fixed accommodation). Meals included: all meals included.
Day 5 & 6: Zululand
After visiting craft markets near Mbabane, we re-enter South Africa. Mkuzi Game Reserve is a safe haven for the endangered black rhino. We have a full day to game drive and stop at waterhole hides and watch game come down to drink. In the afternoon we visit a local Zulu village to learn about their culture, traditions and lifestyle. Accommodation: camping. Meals included: all meals included.
Day 7 & 8: Drakensberg Mountains
Moving further south to the base of the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains). We have two nights at the foot of the mountains allowing time for walking (morning & afternoon hikes) along beautiful mountain stream paths, looking for Bushman rock paintings or just enjoying spectacular views. Accommodation: camping. Meals included: all meals included.
Day 9 & 10: Lesotho
We travel through the towering red sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate en route to Lesotho. Quaint villages and towns offer interesting stops along the way. We cross the border and head to southern Lesotho to our overnight chalets at Malealea. This lodge nestled in the mountains forms our base for two nights. The next morning we are up early and spend the day trekking (hiking) with local guides and their ponies through the rugged mountains. Optional activity: horseback riding with Basotho guide (own expense). Accommodation: chalets (fixed accommodation). Meals included: all meals included.
Day 11: Karoo
Descending from the Lesotho highlands we make our way into the great Karoo. It covers most of central South Africa and is a vast semi desert. It has become famous for its sheep and ostrich farming industries, and roadside stalls selling handmade windmills. Optional guided city tour (own expense) Accommodation: guest house (fixed accommodation). Meals included: breakfast and lunch, diner own expense.
Day 12: Addo Elephant National Park
An absolute conservation success, the Addo Elephant National Park offers a unique wildlife area, famous for the Addo Elephants. We head out on game drives in search of elephant, black rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. Evening viewing at the floodlit waterhole allows us to watch the nocturnal animals. Optional night game drives with SANPARKS guide & vehicle. Accommodation: camping. Meals included: all meals included.
Day 13 & 14: Tsitsikamma National Park
Indigenous Tsitsikamma forests surround the campsite at Storms River mouth. Walks up the Storms River Gorge and along the rocky coastline. There is an option of the world’s highest bungi jump (own expense) or Tree Top canopy tour (own expense). Whales may be seen in season (July to November). Accommodation: camping. Meals included: all meals included.
Day 15: Western Cape
After visiting “The Heads” in Knysna, a town nestled on a tranquil lagoon we travel south along the Garden Route towards the Hottentots Holland Mountains. We stay in a UNESCO protected biosphere reserve, which has remained isolated and remarkably unspoilt so close to the larger towns of the Western Cape. We enjoy and afternoon walk in this wonderful wilderness area. Accommodation: camping. Meals included: all meals included.
Day 16 & 17: Cape Town
Visit Stellenbosch, for wine tasting and a cellar tour. Explore Cape Town and the “mother city’s” many attractions; visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak drive, the harbour at Hout Bay, enjoy the famous beaches and the V&A Waterfront. Optional visit to Robben Island (own expense). Meals at a variety of local restaurants (own expense). Accommodation: camping. Meals included: breakfast included, lunch and diner own expense.
Day 18: Cape Town
We climb Table Mountain in the morning admiring the views over Table Bay and Cape Town. Spend the afternoon catching up on last minute curio shopping or just lazing on the beach absorbing the Cape’s sunshine. Tour ends at +/-18:00pm. Accommodation: optional guest house night. Meals included: breakfast included, lunch and diner own expense.
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