The Best of South Africa
From the wildlife of Kruger National Park to the incredible Drakensberg Mountains and from the famous Garden Route to spectacular Cape Town, this journey unveils the many faces of South Africa and Swaziland. Starting in Johannesburg, our comprehensive safari incorporates incredible scenery, outstanding wildlife and amazing cultural beauty. First up we visit a Shangaan village, where our hosts entertain us with a pulsating performance of song and dance, followed by a traditional meal. After exploring Greater Kruger National Park, we experience the spectacular lookouts and quaint villages of the Blyde River Canyon region. Crossing into Swaziland we experience the distinctive Hlane Royal National Park and take home some of the artifacts of this colourful kingdom when we visit a vibrant handicraft market and renowned glass-blowing factory. Entering KwaZulu-Natal (the Land of the Zulus), we cruise through St Lucia’s World Heritage listed wetlands, spend time learning about Zulu culture and visit the spectacular Drakensberg Mountains, where we get a chance to hike in some of South Africa’s most exciting alpine country. On the Indian Ocean coastline, the Garden Route offers plenty of superb photographic opportunities and unforgettable vistas as we discover quaint coastal towns along the picturesque coastline. We finish our journey by coming face to face with a stunning example of South Africa's gorgeous scenery – the iconic beauty of Table Mountain soaring over the city of Cape Town. This is a sight that continues to amaze and inspire.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sun) Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Travel to Timbavati Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park. Afternoon/night game drive in search of Africa’s ‘Big Five’. |
| 3-4 | Morning game drives, game walks and afternoon/night drives. Opportunity to sleep in a remote treehouse by a waterhole. |
| 5 | Explore picturesque Blyde River Canyon. |
| 6-7 | Enter the colourful Kingdom of Swaziland. Morning rhino walk and afternoon cultural tour in Hlane Royal National Park. |
| 8 | Travel to the World Heritage listed St Lucia Wetlands. Afternoon boat cruise. |
| 9 | Learn of South Africa's colonial history at the battle sites of Rorke's Drift and Blood River. Visit a traditional Zulu village. |
| 10-11 | Travel to the stunning Drakensberg Mountains. Enjoy a drink at the highest pub in Africa in Lesotho, by way of the dramatic Sani Pass |
| 12 | Continue to the port city of Durban. Fly to Port Elizabeth (flight included). Afternoon township experience including dinner at a shebeen (local pub). |
| 13 | Depart on the famous Garden Route. Visit Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Tsitsikamma National Park on the way to Knysna. |
| 14 | Explore the Featherbed Reserve and enjoy a paddle steamer lunch on the Knysna Lagoon. Afternoon to discover the charm of Knysna. |
| 15 | Journey over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn for a visit to Cango Caves. Overnight on a working ostrich farm. |
| 16 | Travel Route 62 via the 'Klein Karoo' to Stellenbosch. Afternoon at leisure to discover the quaint town of Stellenbosch. |
| 17 | Enjoy an afternoon of wine and cheese before dinner at the traditional African Moyo Restaurant situated at Spier Wine Estate. |
| 18 | Visit the penguins and the scenic Cape of Good Hope en route to the cosmopolitan 'mother city' of Cape Town. |
| 19 | Tour ends after breakfast. (Thu) |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
19 days |
Trip Code |
PFSA |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Walking (Easy), Wildlife (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| South Africa, Swaziland | |
Start City |
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| Johannesburg | |
End City |
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| Cape Town | |
