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Best of South Africa

This tour takes you from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 18 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

Current Price

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600 Local Payment EUR 90 Single Supplement (if needed)

Duration

18 days

Type

Small Group TourCamping Tour

Accommodation

Camping
Next Seasons Price
EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600 Local Payment EUR 90 Single Supplement (if needed)
Local Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.
Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement.

Tour Summary

Enjoy the very best South Africa has to offer. Visit the World famous Kruger National Park, landlocked countries Swaziland and Lesotho as well as the pristine Garden Route on the Indian Ocean coast.

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Tour Code

JCT18-14

A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.


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Day 1, Johannesburg to Blyde River Canyon (via Pilgrims Rest)

Picturesque Mpumalunga awaits and on the way we stop off in the historic gold mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest and visit the beautiful Bourke’s Luck Potholes.

Day 2, Kruger National Park

Game Drives and animal spotting take up our day with the odd stop for lunch or a swim if the weather allows.

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Day 3, Kruger National Park to Malolotja Nature Reserve

From the Kruger National Park we travel to Swaziland's Malolotja Reserve where we explore the area on foot and enjoy the rare birdlife, mountainous scenery and the Malolotja waterfall.

Day 4 to 5, Malolotja Nature Reserve to Mkuze Game Reserve

Re-entering South Africa we travel to the Zululand region where a visit to the Mkuze Game Reserve awards us with splendid views and possible sights of the Endangered Black Rhino.

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Day 6, Mkuze Game Reserve to Drakensberg

We move further south to the Drakensberg region. Spending time here allows us time for walking along beautiful mountain stream paths, enjoying spectacular views and looking for Bushman rock paintings.

Day 7, Drakensberg

A free day in this magnificent mountain region allows time to relax, take a day trip to Lesotho, mountain bike, Heritage site hike, rock climb or horse ride.

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Day 8, Drakensberg to Malealea (via Golden Gate Highlands National Park)

En route to Lesotho we travel through the Golden Gate Highlands area with its majestic towering sandstone cliffs and make several stops at quaint villages and towns on the way. Crossing the border we are welcomed by the 'Moutnian Kingdom' of Swaziland. 

Day 9, Malealea

We spend the day in this landlocked country exploring the lifestyle of the Basotho and their ponies. We might go on a short pony trek in the mountains or a guided walk with one of the Basotho men telling us all about their culture and way of life.

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Day 10 to 11, Malealea to Addo Elephant National Park

As we descend from the Lesotho Highlands we enter the great Karoo which is a semi desert area and covers most of central South Africa. The Karoo area is famous for ostrich and sheep farming industries and roadside stalls selling interesting mini farm implements. We make our way to the Addo Elephant National Park where we spend a day game driving and searching for the famous Big 5.

Day 12, Addo Elephant National Park to Tsitsikamma National Park

We make our way down the Indian Ocean coast to the indigenous forests of Tsitsikamma. This famous area along the Garden route rewards visitors with spectacular scenery and bird watching.

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Day 13, Tsitsikamma National Park

Our day is at leisure to explore all the optional activities on offer in this adventure village. From Tree top Canopy tours, Blackwater Tubing and Forest tours to the World's highest Bungee jump!   

Day 14, Tsitsikamma National Park to Cape Town (via Stellenbosch)

Along the Garden route we visit Knysna and make our way down to Cape Town. As we pass through the ever famous winelands of Franschoek and Stellenbosch we get the opportunity for some wine tasting and cellar tours.

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Day 15, Cape Town

Enjoy the 'Mother City' at leisure today. With so much to see and do it would be worth getting out early and making the most of it!

Day 16, Cape Town

Your tour ends this morning after breakfast. Make sure to spend a few extra days exploring this cosmopolitan city - the Mother City of South Africa.

Meals included in your tour cost

17 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 14 Dinners


Highlights included in your tour cost

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Cape Point Day Trip

Stunning scenery
Rugged coastlines
Penguins
Cape of Good Hope
Guided tour


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Kruger National Park Game Drive

View the Big 5 in their own environment World Famous Kruger National Park


There are 9 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

Tour Starts Tour Ends Price Enquire or Add to Backpack

04 Sep 2010

21 Sep 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

18 Sep 2010

05 Oct 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

09 Oct 2010

26 Oct 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

23 Oct 2010

09 Nov 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

06 Nov 2010

23 Nov 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

27 Nov 2010

14 Dec 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

11 Dec 2010

28 Dec 2010

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

25 Dec 2010

11 Jan 2011

EUR 1195 + ZAR 1600

15 Jan 2011

01 Feb 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

29 Jan 2011

15 Feb 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

12 Feb 2011

01 Mar 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

05 Mar 2011

22 Mar 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

19 Mar 2011

05 Apr 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

02 Apr 2011

19 Apr 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

16 Apr 2011

03 May 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

07 May 2011

24 May 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

21 May 2011

07 Jun 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

11 Jun 2011

28 Jun 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

25 Jun 2011

12 Jul 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

09 Jul 2011

26 Jul 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

30 Jul 2011

16 Aug 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

13 Aug 2011

30 Aug 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

27 Aug 2011

13 Sep 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

17 Sep 2011

04 Oct 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

01 Oct 2011

18 Oct 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

15 Oct 2011

01 Nov 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

05 Nov 2011

22 Nov 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

19 Nov 2011

06 Dec 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

03 Dec 2011

20 Dec 2011

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

24 Dec 2011

10 Jan 2012

EUR 1395 + ZAR 1600

Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Kruger National Park, Malolotja Nature Reserve, Drakensberg, Malealea, Addo Elephant National Park & 9 other destination(s) in Africa.

Tour Detail

Crew: 2 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Other: Sleeping mats included

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Discover South Africa

From EUR 1595

Discover southern Africa between Johannesburg and Cape Town including Kruger National Park and Durban as well as the kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Explore the famous Garden Route and sip on wine in the Stellenbosch Winelands before ending your journey in Cape Town!

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Discover South Africa

From EUR 1595

Discover southern Africa between Johannesburg and Cape Town including Kruger National Park and Durban as well as the kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Explore the famous Garden Route and sip on wine in the Stellenbosch Winelands before ending your journey in Cape Town!

Find out more
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Left quoteThe trip really was amazing! I got on well with everyone in the group and we saw so much it was unbelievable. There really is no place like Kruger, but i was also absolutely loving...Right quote

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