Wildlife Tour of South Africa
Enjoy game drives in Kruger National Park, marvel at the scenery of Paradise Country and the Panorama Route. Visit the highlights of the Eastern Cape and Cape Town.
15 days/14 nights | Prices from £3,990 per person
Including return international flights with British Airways, internal flights, private transfers, the services of English-speaking representatives and guides, and accommodation on a mixed board basis.
Highlight of the trip
Game drive through Kruger National Park in search of the big five as well as cheetah, giraffe, hippo and zebra, and if you’re lucky, the elusive African wild cat and the Caracal, a type of lynx with distinctive black-tufted ears.
Route
- Johannesburg for 1 night
- Mpumalanga for 2 nights
- Estwatini for 1 night
- St Lucia for 1 night
- Durban for 1 night
- Drakensberg for 2 nights
- Eastern Cape for 1 night
- Tsitsikamma for 1 night
- Knysna for 1 night
- Mossel Bay for 1 night
- Cape Town for 2 nights
Day 1– Johannesburg
Arrive into Johannesburg. Be met by our English-speaking representative. At leisure in the hotel. Stay at Protea Hotel Wanderers for 1 night.
Day 2 – Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Travel to Mpumalanga province. Drop down to the lush region of the Lowveld. Visit Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels and God’s Window. Optional al fresco Sabie River dining. Stay at Hippo Hollow Country Estate for 2 nights.
Day 3 – Mpumalanga
A morning safari in Kruger National Park with an option to travel by open vehicle. Spot iconic species: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, hippo and zebra. Later, at leisure, or optional African dinner with traditional storytelling. Overnight Mpumalanga.
Day 4 – Mpumalanga to Eswatini (Swaziland)
See the independent kingdom of Eswatini, then travel to the Ezulwini Valley. Stay at Lugogo Sun, Eswatini for 1 night.
Day 5 – Eswatini to St Lucia
Travel the 350km into Zululand and KwaZulu-Natal. Enjoy an optional afternoon safari in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Stay at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe for 1 night.
Day 6 – St Lucia to Durban
An optional morning boat cruise on Lake St Lucia, before passing traditional Zulu homesteads to Durban and its golden beaches. Stay at Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge for 1 night.
Day 7 & 8 – Durban to Drakensberg
Head to the Southern Drakensberg Mountains and visit Howick Falls. Enjoy the rest of the day and following day at leisure. Optional 4×4 visit to the spectacular Sani Pass, Lesotho, on Day 8. Stay at Drakensberg Gardens Hotel for 2 nights.
Day 9 – Drakensberg to Eastern Cape Coast
Journey 520km to the Eastern Cape Coast via Nelson Mandela’s birthplace and house. Stay at Crawford’s Beach Lodge for 1 night.
Day 10 – Eastern Cape Coast to Tsitsikamma
After a morning at leisure on the beach or birdwatching, start the 510km journey to Tsitsikamma Forest. Stay at Tsitsikamma Village Inn for 1 night.
Day 11 – Tsitsikamma to Knysna
Visit the enchanting Garden of Eden, in the lush Knysna Forest, and see primates roaming freely at Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary. Enjoy the views from Knysna’s Eastern Head and the pretty seaside resort of Brenton on Sea.
Day 12 – Knysna to Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay
Travel via the stunning Outeniqua Pass to an ostrich farm and the famous Cango Caves. Stay at Diaz Hotel & Resort Mossel Bay for 1 night.
Day 13 & 14 – Mossel Bay to Cape Town
Travel to Cape Town via Albertinia and the Huguenot Tunnel. Rest of the day, and following day, at leisure in Cape Town. Optional wine tours or visit Cape Town and Table Mountain. Stay at Sunsquare Cape Town Gardens for 2 nights.
Day 15 – Return
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Please note all schedules are subject to change.
- Porterage and tips paid locally
- We recommend travelling light with no more than one piece of hold luggage and a day bag
- Single travellers – please call us for prices if you wish to book a single room or twin for sole use
Price includes:
- Return international flights to Johannesburg
- Meet and Greet by representative at Johannesburg Airport
- Private transfers/ transport on tour unless indicated otherwise
- Accommodation in selected hotels on a mixed board basis
- Tours and activites as detailed in the itinerary
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We are 100% financially secure and holidays including flights are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority, while other arrangements which do not include air travel are protected by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).
Travel & Health advice
Before you go, you should seek up to date advice from the UK FCDO www.gov.uk about travel to, and within, your chosen destination, noting the importance of regularly checking for the latest information. Additionally, with regards to vaccinations and health requirements, you should check with your GP surgery or www.travelhealthpro.org.uk for specific advice.
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