14 Days / 11 Nights – Extension Drakensberg/ Lesotho (+ 2 Days / 2 nights) or / and Extension Garden Route (+ 4 Days/ 4 nights)
Self-drive tour – Option: driver guide
Basis: Room only, Bed and Breakfast, Dinner/ Breakfast and Bed or Full Board (all meals + bed)
Category: Standard or Superior or Luxury
Extend your stay with one of our extension trips!
Pre-book your activities before departure to benefit from your negotiated prices!
This fantastic tour takes you through the main attractions of South Africa. Landscapes, animals and culture will be the agenda of these unforgettable holidays.
Highlights:
- Visit the two major reserves in South Africa
- Meet with local people and representatives of African tribes. Understand the full meaning of the name given to South Africa: the Rainbow Nation
Your itinerary
Day 1: Home > Johannesburg
Day 2: Johannesburg > Lydenburg
Day 3: Lydenburg > Pilgrims’Rest
Day 4: Pilgrims’Rest > Kruger National Park
Days 5 & 6: Kruger National Park
Day 7: Kruger National Park > Swaziland
Day 8: Swaziland > Kwazulu Natal
Day 9: Kwazulu Natal > Saint Lucia > Durban
Day 10: Durban > Cape Town
Days 11 & 12: Cape Town
Day 13: Cape Town > Home
Day 14: Home
Extension Drakensberg / Lesotho
Extension Garden Route
Day 1: Home Q Johannesburg
Flight to Johannesburg.
Day 2: Johannesburg > Lydenburg
+/- 330 km/ 4h00
You will take the road towards Lydenburg in Mpumalanga going through Kwandebele area where the « Ndebele » tribe lives. They are well known for their brightly colored houses and outfits. You will then enjoy the beautiful landscapes Long Tom Pass offers.
Suggested activity: Visit a Ndebele village
Accommodation: Misty Mountain or similar.
Day 3: Lydenburg > Pilgrim’s Rest
+/- 60km/ 1h10
Suggested visit: Panoramic road (God’s Window/ Three Rondavels/ Bourke’s Potholes)
Suggested visit: Visit Pilgrim’s Rest, a former settlement during the Gold Rush in 19th century.
Accommodation: Royal Hotel or similar
Day 4: Pilgrim’s Rest > Kruger National Park
+/- 75km/ 1h10 to reach the gate + 55km / 1h20 to reach the camp
Go to the Kruger Park for your full day game drive!
Accommodation: one of the Rest Camps in Kruger Park
Days 5 & 6: Kruger National Park
Suggested activity: Half or full day 4×4 game drive
Suggested activity: Interact with elephants
Accommodation: one of the Rest Camps in Kruger Park
Option: Stay in a private reserve OK
Day 7: Kruger National Park > Swaziland
+/- 220 km / 3h20 + boarder control
You will drive to the King of Swaziland, an independent country, ruled by H.M. King Mswati III, crowned in April 1986. Swaziland has maintained its cultural traditions and although English is widely spoken, the dominant language is Siswati. Many of its local inhabitants still consult with an “ Inyanga “, a witch doctor, to ward away evil spirits, or with a “ Sangoma”, who is mostly consulted for health reasons.
Option 1: Follow the rhinos
Go on a 4×4 game drive in Hlane reserve, well known for its numerous rhinos.
Suggested activity: Track rhinos with an expert ranger.
Suggested activity: Sundowner game drive l
Suggested activity: Visit a traditional Swazi village.
Accommodation: Ndlovu Camp or similar
Option 2: Spend your day with a Swazi family and a local guide
Accommodation: Foresters Arms or similar
Day 8: Swaziland > KwaZulu Natal
+/- 220 km / 3h20 + boarder control
Today, you will go to Zulu land and Hluhluwe area! On your way, you may stop at Swazi art craft markets and enjoy the relax atmosphere there.
Suggested activity: Visit a traditional Zulu village
Accommodation: Hilltop Camp or similar
OPTION : Nuit dans une réserve privée OK
Day 9: KwaZulu Natal > Saint Lucia > Durban
+/- 330 km/ 5h00
You will go on a game drive in the legendary Hluhluwe reserve, famous for its exceptional concentration of white rhinos. You will also be able to see impalas, gnus, zebras, buffalos, giraffes, leopards, hyena, cheetah etc. You will then go to St Lucia and discover its wetlands (UNESCO Heritage site).
Suggested activity: Boat cruise on St Lucia wetlands.
Accommodation: Sica’s Guest House or similar
Day 10: Durban Q Cape Town
You will have the time to visit Durban, the biggest harbour in South Africa. The majority of the population is of Indian origin, hence the number of temples and mosques, as well as shops specialized in Indian products. You will later in the day reach the airport for your flight to Cape Town.
Accommodation: Rosedene Guest House or similar.
Extension Drakensberg/ Sani Pass OK
Extension: Nelson Mandela initiatory trip OK
Days 11 & 12: Cape Town
During these three coming days, you will discover the great multi-cultural city of Cape and its surroundings with its fascinating history and natural beauty. Just walk on the streets, visit museums and art galleries, go up to Table Mountain to enjoy the view or join one of the many activities available.
We suggest you take a day to visit the Cape Peninsula: Boulders’ Beach, its natural reserve, go on a boat cruise in Hout bay or False Bay, watch whales in winter, go for a fantastic seafood experience at one of the renowned places etc. Explore the natural side of the city!
Another day visit: Cape wine route! Visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, learn about the History of this area dedicated to wine. Gourmet food and grand cru are on the list!
Suggested activities:
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Cape Peninsula :
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And plenty of restaurants you would love to book for your so you can enjoy the special South African twist (contact us)
Accommodation: Rosedene Guest House or similar.
Option: Stay in one of the prestigious hotels on the Wine land OK
Day 13: Cape Town Q Home
Last walk around Cape Town before going to the airport for your return flight.
Day 14: Home
End of your trip in South Africa.
Extension Drakensberg / Lesotho
Day 10: Durban > Drakensberg
+/- 240 km/ 3h30
Today take the road to Drakensberg Mountains ! Go through Natal area and towards Lesotho. Landscapes there have something extra ordinary. They call Lesotho the « Kingdom in the Sky » : its average altitude is 1400 meters and this land which was once ruled by Moshoeshoe the Great is now an independent country. High mountains materialize its natural boarder with South Africa… a Heaven for Nature lovers.
Accommodation: Drakensberg Gardens or similar.
Day 11: Drakensberg / Lesotho > Durban
+/- 255 km/ 4h00
You will be transferred to Sani Pass in 4×4 vehicle (2873m). Great landscapes with a magnificent mountain range with rivers and falls. At the top, you will be welcome by the Sotho tribe who will take you to their village and introduce you their traditions as well as offer you their home made beer! You will have lunch at the restaurant with an amazing panoramic view.
Accommodation: Sica’s Guest House or similar.
Extension Garden Route
Day 10: Durban Q Port Elisabeth > Knysna
+/- 260 km/ 3h20 + visits
You will visit Durban, the biggest harbour in South Africa. The majority of the population is of Indian origin, hence the number of temples and mosques, as well as shops specialising in Indian products.
You will then take your flight to Port Elisabeth and continue to Knysna.
Suggested activity: Canopy in Tsitsikamma Forest
Suggested visit: Tsitsikamma Forest
Accommodation: Protea Knysna Quays or similar
Day 11: Knysna
Enjoy Knysna and its surroundings and choose one of the many activities available in the area.
Suggested activity: boat cruise on the lagon
Suggested visit: bush walking around Knysna
Accommodation: Protea Knysna Quays or similar
Day 12: Knysna > Oudtshoorn
+/- 120 km/ 1h40
Today you will drive to Oudtshoorn, the world capital of feather! This city is well known for its ostrich farms and its associated products.
Suggested activity: Visit an Ostrich Farm
Suggested activity: visit Cango caves
Accommodation: La Plume Guest house or similar
Day 13: Oudtshoorn > Hermanus
+/- 360 km/ 5h00
You will reach Hermanus today and observe the whales that come within the bay (July to November).
Suggested activity: Dive in a cage with sharks
Suggested activity: take a boat cruise to observe whales
Day 14: Hermanus > Cape Town
+/- 120 km/ 1h40
You will drive to Cape Town.
Accommodation: Rosedene Guest House or similar
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