Images of South East Africa Photography Tour
Johannesburg, South Africa
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South East Africa Photography Tour
This tour takes you from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 23 days. 
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GBP 945 More Pricing InfoDuration
23 daysType
Small Group TourCamping TourAccommodation
CampingCurrent Price GBP 945 Plus Local Payment + US$ 410 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
Traveling through the Rainbow Nation of South Africa, this tour gives you a mix of the old and the new, great photographic opportunities as well as the idyllic sandy beaches of Mozambique.
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General Notes
Includes all meals while camping. Laptops provided for CD burning and photo downloads. 12V facilities for recharging electronic equipment and camera batteries are provided - bring your own adapter.
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Tour Code
JCT(S)23-19
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, Johannesburg to Pilgrims Rest (via Blyde River Canyon)
We head east to the sunshine province of Mpumalanga. Spectacular viewpoints and waterfalls characterize this province as we travel via the Blyderiver Canyon to the Gold mining town of Pilgrim's Rest.
Day 2, Pilgrims Rest to Kruger National Park
Taking a scenic drive we drive to the world known Kruger National Park where we game drive in search of the Big 5.
Day 3, 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.
Day 4, Kruger National Park to Inhambane
From the grasslands of the Kruger we enter tropical Mozambique and make our way to the Indian Ocean coast line.
Day 5 to 8, Inhambane
We spend our time enjoying some of the optional activities available. Try your hand at Scuba Diving, Quad Biking, Fishing, Horse Riding or take a Boat Cruise on the bay. If that sounds like too much work then just relax on the white sand beaches with a good book or your journal
Day 9, Inhambane to Maputo
Leaving the white sand beaches and laid back vibe of Inhambane we travel further south and discover the hustle and bustle of the capital - Maputo. Spend the afternoon exploring this historic African city.
Day 10, Maputo to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (via Mbabane)
We cross the border and enter the smallest country in the southern hemisphere - the Kingdom of Swaziland. After visiting the capital of Mbabane we travel down the Ezulwini valley to the Mlilwane Wildlife sanctuary.
Day 11, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Our day here is spent at leisure as we explore the many optional activities. Choose between mountain biking, horse riding or self-guided walks through the sanctuary.
Day 12 to 13, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kosi Bay
Entering South Africa we head for the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve. This protected coastal area covers lakes, magrove forests, fertile estuaries and sweeping beaches.
Day 14, Kosi Bay to Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
Off to the Hluhluwe Umfolozi National Park where we spend our days game driving through the oldest National Park in South Africa looking for Lion, Black-and White Rhino and other species of wildlife.
Day 15, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve to Drakensberg
Further into KwaZulu Natal we travel to the Drakensberg mountain mountains, known by the Zulu as the 'barrier of spears'. Drakensberg is also a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its outstanding natural beauty.
Day 16, 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.
Day 17, Drakensberg to Addo Elephant National Park
We make our way down to the Addo Elephant National Park where we enjoy some more game drives in search off...you guessed it...Elephants!
Day 18, Addo Elephant National Park
We spend our day game driving through the Addo Elephant National Park which is not only famous for the many Elephants but also hosts Black Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard and many other species.
Day 19, 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.
Day 20, 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 21, Tsitsikamma National Park to Hermanus
Along the coastline we pass through Knysna on our way to the town of Hermanus, famous for its whales.
Day 22, Hermanus to Cape Town
After a leisurely morning we take a short drive to Cape Town where our tour comes to an end.
Highlights included in your tour cost
Kruger National Park Game Drive
View the Big 5 in their own environment World Famous Kruger National Park
There are 12 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
- $110 Bloukrans Bridge Bungee Jump
- $15 Drakensberg Horse Riding
- $13 Drakensberg Mountain Biking
- $50 Inhambane Scuba Diving
- $30 Kruger National Park Game Walk
- $45 Kruger National Park Night Drive
- TBA Mlilwane National Park Horse Riding
- $15 Mlilwane National Park Mountain Biking
- $65 Praia Do Tofo Deep Sea Fishing
- $65 Praia Do Tofo Whale Shark Safari
- $45 Tsitsikamma Forest Quad Biking
- $50 Tsitsikamma Treetop Canopy Tour
| Tour Starts | Tour Ends | Price | Enquire or Add to Backpack |
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19 Sep 2010 |
11 Oct 2010 |
GBP 945 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Kruger National Park, Inhambane, Maputo, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Drakensberg & 13 other destination(s) in Africa.
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)
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