South Africa Explorer

Day 1 Stellenbosch Wine Route
Camp L,D

After a short briefing we leave Cape Town and travel a short distance to Stellenbosch. On the way we stop at a wine farm to sample some regional wine. We also visit the Cheetah Breeding project to admire these beautiful animals. We continue our journey to Swellendam where we will overnight.

Day 2/3 Oudtshoorn Knysna
Camp B,L,D

We drive inland to the Cango Caves where we take a guided tour. While in the area we we have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm for a quick tour. We return to the coast via some lovely country roads and camp near picturesque seaside village of Knysna. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich Riding, Hiking, Knysna Lagoon Cruise.

Day 4/5 Bloukrans Tsitsikamma National Park
Camp B,L,D

It is a short drive to the Storms River and Bloukrans Bridge. We will spend time exploring this coastal region and the Tsitsikamma NP. The hiking here is some of the best in South Africa. Optional Activities: Bungee Jumping (highest in the world), Treetop Canopy Tours, Hiking.

Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park
Camp B,L,D

The journey continues into the Eastern Cape where we enter the Addo Elephant NP where we are surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Game driving in the NP will allow us to take some wonderful photos.

Day 7/8 Hogsback
Camp B,L,D

After a final game drive in Addo we depart the NP and drive, via Port Elizabeth, to Hogsback. The following day your guides will lead you on a relaxing hike in the surrounding forest. Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking

Day 9/10 Lesotho
Camp B,L,D

Today we leave South Africa and enter Lesotho. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trekking will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. If you remain behind you can visit the local village or craft market. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.

Day 11/12 South Africa – Drakensberg
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We return to South Africa where we drive to the Royal Natal NP. We spend the next two days exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beauty the Drakensberg. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.

Day 13 Kwa Zulu Natal Coast/Durban
Hostel B,L

Our journey takes us through some amazing scenery on our way down to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. In the late afternoon we enter Durban. This evening it is possible to go out for a meal at one of the excellent Indian restaurants.
Optional Activities: Traditional Zulu Village visit, Dinner and night out in the city.

Day 14 Greater St Lucia Wetland Park
Camp B,L,D

We drive up along the Kwa Zulu Natal coast to the well-known Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. We take a boat cruise on the lagoon and will spend tonight near this amazing wetland.

Day 15/16 Swaziland – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Camp B,L,D

Today on our way to Swaziland we take a morning game drive in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi NP. We enter Swaziland where we will experience some more of Southern Africa’s cultural diversity. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding.

Day 17/18 South Africa - Kruger National Park
Camp B,L,D

We return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger NP for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Optional Activities: Night Drive and Dawn Game Walk.

Day 19 Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Camp B,L,D

With our minds full of memories of the most famous nature conservation area in the world, we leave the Park. En route to tonight’s camp we visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

Day 20 Johannesburg
Tour ends Own Arrangement B,L

On the last day we enjoy the Panorama Route visiting Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window before our arrival in Johannesburg. Although the tour has ended it is quite common for the group to spend this last evening together at one of Johannesburg’s excellent restaurants.
Optional Activities: Morning Shangaan Village visit and Dinner Out.

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