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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

13 days
From Johannesburg to Durban
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Start point
    81 Kempton Rd, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa (Aero Guest Lodge, Hotel Reception, 10:30)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sunrock Guesthouse), Lodge (Sunrock Guesthouse (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Transport to Nelson Mandela Square
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela Square
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Graskop

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mogodi Lodge), Lodge (Misty Mountain (or similar))
  3. Day 3

    God's Window - Blyde River Canyon

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Timbavati Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit God's Window
    • Visit Blyde River Canyon
    • Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
    Landmarks
    God's Window
    Blyde River Canyon
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
  4. Day 4

    Kruger National Park

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Timbavati Safari Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Kruger National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Kruger National Park to Hazyview

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Pretoriuskop Rest Camp), Lodge (ANEW White River (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bush walk on lodge grounds
    • Game drive in Kruger National Park looking for the Big Five
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Bungalow (Pretoriuskop Rest Camp), Lodge (ANEW White River (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Kruger National Park
    • Afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Kruger National Park to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp), Hotel (Mountain View International Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Kruger National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Bike hire SAR 85 per hour
    • School visit SAR 150 per group (suggested donation)
    Landmarks
    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
    Ezulwini Valley
    Piggs Peak
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  8. Day 8

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp), Hotel (Mountain View International Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided mountain walking trails following the historic aqueduct around Nyonyane Mountains
    • Riverside trails for birdlife and hippo watching
    • Fishing SAR 2500 per group (maximum 8 applies)
    • Canoeing SAR 300 per person (minimum group size 3 people)
    • Guided hike from hotel SAR 300 per group of 6, SAR 50 for each person over 6
    • Three lake boat cruise lasting four hours SAR 1200 per group of 4, SAR 300 for each person over 4
    • Evening turtle tour to view nesting sites (November to February) departing 1630, lasting 5-6 hours, SAR 2000 per group of 4, SAR 500 for each person over 4
    Landmarks
    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
    Nyonyane Mountains
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  9. Day 9

    Eswatini to Kosi Bay, South Africa

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Utshewayelo Lodge), Lodge (Utshewayelo Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Fishing SAR 2500 per group (maximum 8 applies)
    • Canoeing SAR 300 per person (minimum group size 3 people)
    • Guided hike from hotel SAR 300 per group of 6, SAR 50 for each person over 6
    • Three lake boat cruise lasting four hours SAR 1200 per group of 4, SAR 300 for each person over 4
    • Elephant safaris in Tembe Elephant Reserve SAR 450 per person
    Landmarks
    Kosi Bay
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  10. Day 10

    Kosi Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Utshewayelo Lodge), Lodge (Utshewayelo Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk along beaches and forests

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Kosi Bay Mouth
    Landmarks
    Kosi Bay
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  11. Day 11

    Kosi Bay to St. Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (St Lucia Eco Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Night drive to spot turtles (November to March) SAR 950 per person
    • Whale watching cruise (June to November) SAR 1190 per person
    • Snorkelling departing 8am, returning between 3pm and 4pm, exploring Cape Vidal coastline with all equipment provided SAR 775 per person
    Landmarks
    St. Lucia Wetland Park
    Cape Vidal
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  12. Day 12

    St. Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Lodge (St Lucia Eco Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching (June to November)
    • Turtle watching (November to March)
    • Boat trip on St. Lucia River to spot hippos and crocodiles
    • Two hour night cruise in St Lucia Wetland Reserve to spot crocodile and hippo SAR 300 per person
    • Night game drive in St Lucia Wetland Reserve lasting 2.5 hours SAR 575 per person
    Landmarks
    St. Lucia Wetland Park
    St. Lucia River
  13. Day 13

    St. Lucia to Durban

    End point
    King Shaka Dr, La Mercy, 4407, South Africa (Durban Airport, Departures Hall, 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Umhlanga Beach
    Landmarks
    Umhlanga Beach
    Durban International Airport
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    4.5
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  • Guide
    5.0
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    April 15th, 2023
    4.2
    Kruger - whole experience -please add another day here, in better accommodation Walks in Tshukudu v good, plus two...
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    August 5th, 2023
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    Werner our guide and all the guides we had in Kruger Tshudu and St Lucia we’re fantastic Showed us so much and gave...
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    August 20th, 2023
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    August 18th, 2023
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    August 27th, 2023
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    August 28th, 2023
    4.3
    The Tschukudu bushcamp was really centered around the whole group providing a great opportunity getting to know...
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    August 26th, 2022
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    The tour was made the success it was because of the knowledge and flexibility of the the tour guide. So be prepared...
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    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.3
    I thought the trip overall was excellent. My son and I have so many lifetime memories as a result of going on this...
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    Traveled in August 2018
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    May 17th, 2019
    4.7
    A fantastic experience for the whole family. Thank you Especially thank you to Bianca who could not have been more...
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    Asked on December 16th, 2024

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    Asked on June 16th, 2022

    we are arriving in Joburg and would like to take such a tour to Durban or similar. We would prefer to join a small group tour but could also go private, depending on availability and price. The kids are 12, 9 and 7 years old at the time of the trip.

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      Unfortunately, we do not run our FZK Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure trip on a Private basis.

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