Kruger, eSwatini & Lesotho
14 days
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Group Tour
This two-week tour takes you through beautiful scenery in South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho taking in many different activities and game reserves giving ample chances to spot the Big 5 and other wildlife
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This two-week tour takes you through beautiful scenery in South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho taking in many different activities and game reserves giving ample chances to spot the Big 5 and other wildlife
Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAddo
End CityKruger National Park
Trip includes
- 13 nights accommodation, either camping or lodges/hotels & camps (supplement applies)
- All transport in 25-seat expedition vehicle
- All 'included highlights' as mentioned in the itinerary
- 3 truck crew (driver/guide plus assistant)
- Local guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
- Meals: 13 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 13 dinners
Itinerary
DAY 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Leaving the city of Johannesburg behind us we make our way east through the coalfields of Mpumalanga. Our journey today follows in the footsteps of the old trade - routes to the Lowveld and the Kruger National Park. This afternoon there will enjoy a Sundowner drive throu...
OVERNIGHT:
Nkambeni Reserve
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 2: Kruger Park Safari
The entirety of today is spent on safari inside the Kruger National Park. We explore the massive reserve using a safari vehicle with open sides; this offers a wonderful vantage point from which to spot animals. A voluntary sunset game drive is also available at dusk.
Rou...
OVERNIGHT:
Nkambeni Reserve
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 3: Panorama Route
Today we travel the famed Panorama Route. This is a stunningly beautiful path along the escarpment, and features several famous landmarks. These include God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, and the Three Rondavels, all of which we visit on ou...
OVERNIGHT:
Nkambeni Reserve
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 4: To eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)
We start the day early with some coffee and traditional rusks before setting off through Kruger on our way to Eswatini. Our truck offers an excellent platform for game viewing as we make our way south. We exit the southern end of the park and travel the sh ort distance t...
OVERNIGHT:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary or Hlane Royal National Park
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Today we explore the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. This reserve, although not large, offers a wonderful opportunity to experience an authentic walking safari, as there is not a high amount of dangerous animals found here. The walk will be led by a guide who will provide i...
OVERNIGHT:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary or Hlane Royal National Park
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 6: eSwatini to St Lucia
Today we leave the Kingdom of eSwatini and re-enter South Africa. We'll continue into Zululand, once the realm of King Shaka who is unknown for united the Zulu clans.
Route: eSwatini to St Lucia
Facilities - Camping: Two per room with en-suite bathroom
Facilities - Accommodated: Rooms with en-suite bathroom
OVERNIGHT:
Shonalanga
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 7: Hluhluwe-Umfolozi /iSimangaliso
Today is spent on safari in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve. Here we are on the lookout for a variety of game species, including the endangered rhinoceros, as well as the other members of the Big 5. In the afternoon, we enjoy a boating safari on the St. Lucia estuary....
OVERNIGHT:
Shonalanga
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 8: KwaZulu Natal
Running the length of the Kwazulu - Natal province, the Ukuhlamba Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. Whether you go by the Zulu name uKhahlamba, meaning 'barrier of spears', or the Afrikaans name Drakensberge, meaning 'dragon mountains', these t...
OVERNIGHT:
Monks Cowl
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 9: Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
Today is spent hiking and exploring the mountains of the Drakensberg. With so much to see and do here, we offer several different trail options to guests, depending on the pace and type of activity that you may prefer. One of the highlights in the region is seeing the Sa...
OVERNIGHT:
Monks Cowl
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 10: Drakensberg
Our journey today begins with a mountain pass as our route winds its way through the magnificent hills and mountains before we enter Lesotho in the afternoon, we pass the capital city of Maseru as continue the climb to our base high amongst the mountain peaks.
Route: Drakensberg to Semonkong
Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions
Facilities - Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathrooms
OVERNIGHT:
Semonkong Lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 11: Lesotho
The clean air of the mountains accompanies us this morning as we explore the surrounding area offers a unique and adventurous landscape to explore on foot and we will set out on the trail which is a couple of hours.
Included Highlight: Morning waterfall hike
Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions
Facilities - Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathrooms
OVERNIGHT:
Semonkong Lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 12: To South Africa - Graaff Reinet
Returning to South Africa, we descend the mountains and take aim across the Great Karoo. The semi-arid Karoo represents the heartland of rural South Africa and presents a stark contrast to the mountains we leave behind. Our overnight stop is set in the his toric town of ...
OVERNIGHT:
Profcon Resort
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 13: Gqeberha (Gateway to Addo Elephant Park)
Setting course for the coast once again, we pass through the open plains of the Karoo and head to the famous Addo Elephant National Park where we will enjoy a half day game drive in the truck, in search of the famous elephants that call Addo home. Our overnight accommoda...
OVERNIGHT:
Gqeberha Guesthouse
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
DAY 14: Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park
Today your tour will come to an end after breakfast in Gqeberha.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Extra day in Port Elizabeth - post-tour
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Dates & Availability
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Last Updated: 4/19/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees if required
- Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- 'Accommodated hotel upgrade' (hotels/lodges/permanent camps instead of camping)
- Optional activities (see itinerary)
- Entrance fees and activities not mentioned in itinerary
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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