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Kruger, Eswatini and South Africa's Garden Route

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Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Drakensberg Mountains

    Johannesburg to Drakensberg Mountains
    Start point
    81 Kempton Rd, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa (Aero Guest Lodge, Hotel reception, 10:00)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp)

    Optional Activities

    • Short walk in the surrounding nature upon arrival
    Landmarks
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Drakensberg Mountains
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  2. Day 2

    Drakensberg Mountains

    Drakensberg Mountains
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Al fresco lunch prepared by guide)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Drakensberg World Heritage Site
    • Lunch at hotel with mountain views

    Optional Activities

    • Easy walk through mountain valleys to view rock carving near camp
    Landmarks
    Drakensberg World Heritage Site
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  3. Day 3

    Drakensberg Mountains to St Lucia

    Drakensberg Mountains to St Lucia
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Forest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rorke's Drift battlefield with tour leader commentary
    Landmarks
    Rorke's Drift
  4. Day 4

    St Lucia

    St Lucia
    Meals
    Breakfast (At reserve picnic site)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Forest Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    • Breakfast at reserve picnic site

    Optional Activities

    • Hippo Cruise on Greater St Lucia Estuary
    • Bicycle tour
    • Turtle safari (in season only)
    • Evening game drive in Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    Greater St Lucia Estuary
    Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve
  5. Day 5

    St Lucia

    St Lucia
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Forest Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Open game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park with braai lunch at Cape Vidal
    • Explore local forest hiking trails
    • Night game drive
    • Guided turtle tour (November to February only)
    Landmarks
    iSimangaliso Wetland Park
    Cape Vidal
  6. Day 6

    St Lucia to Eswatini

    St Lucia to Eswatini
    Accommodation
    Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Swazi Candles artisan craft market near Malkerns

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching (June to November only)
    Landmarks
    Ezulwini Valley
    Swazi Candles
    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
    Nyonyane Mountains
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  7. Day 7

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
    Accommodation
    Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Mountain biking
    • Trail walking
    • Visit to local village of Mantenga
    Landmarks
    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
    Nyonyane Mountains
    Mantenga
  8. Day 8

    Eswatini to Kruger National Park

    Eswatini to Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Dinner (Typical African braai on the patio)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (SleepOver Phabeni Gate)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Kruger National Park en route to accommodation
    • Dinner - typical African braai
    Landmarks
    Crocodile River
    Kruger National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Kruger National Park to Graskop

    Kruger National Park to Graskop
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At park restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mogodi Lodge), Hotel 3* (The Graskop Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game viewing in Kruger National Park
    • Lunch at park restaurant
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Sabie River
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  10. Day 10

    Graskop to Cape Town

    Graskop to Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cape Town Lodge Hotel), Hotel 3* (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel)
    Landmarks
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Mpumalanga
    God's Window
    Blyde River Canyon
    Cape Town International Airport
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  11. Day 11

    Cape Town - Cape Peninsula

    Cape Town - Cape Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cape Town Lodge Hotel), Hotel 3* (aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive via Fish Hoek and Simon's Town
    • Visit to Cape of Good Hope
    • One-hour walk to Cape Point and lighthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to Seal Island
    • Explore Hout Bay's fishing industry
    Landmarks
    Cape Peninsula National Park
    Fish Hoek Beach
    Simon's Town
    Cape of Good Hope
    Cape Point
    Hout Bay
    Seal Island
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  12. Day 12

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Stellenbosch Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Robben Island (must book in advance; 9am departure recommended)
    • Hike up Table Mountain (three to four hours)
    • Aerial cable car to Table Mountain summit
    • Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Robben Island
    Table Mountain
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
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  13. Day 13

    Stellenbosch

    Stellenbosch
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Stellenbosch Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to local vineyard with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Visit University Botanical Gardens
    • Curio shopping
    • Browse galleries
    • Guided tour of Stellenbosch Town
    Landmarks
    Stellenbosch
    University Botanical Gardens
  14. Day 14

    Stellenbosch to Hermanus

    Stellenbosch to Hermanus
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Windsor Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching from shore (June to November)
    • Boat trip excursion for closer whale viewing
    • Explore galleries and museums
    • Walk the 8km clifftop path
    Landmarks
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    Betty's Bay
    Hermanus
  15. Day 15

    Hermanus to Barrydale

    Hermanus to Barrydale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local food at small hotel)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Barrydale Karoo Lodge), Lodge (Karoo Art Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cape Agulhas
    • Dinner at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Barrydale backstreets to discover art shops
    Landmarks
    Cape Agulhas
    Route 62
    Tradouw Pass
  16. Day 16

    Barrydale to Oudtshoorn

    Barrydale to Oudtshoorn
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (De Poort Country Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cango Caves

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oudtshoorn shops and small curio museum
    Landmarks
    Oudtshoorn
    Klein Karoo
    Cango Caves
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  17. Day 17

    Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay

    Oudtshoorn to Plettenberg Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bayview Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk at Swartvlei Beach with Strandloper Project guide
    Landmarks
    Sedgefield
    Swartvlei Beach
    Knysna Heads
    Plettenberg Bay
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  18. Day 18

    Plettenberg Bay

    Plettenberg Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood in Plettenberg Bay)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bayview Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Robberg Nature Reserve
    • Lunch in Plettenberg Bay

    Optional Activities

    • 5.5km loop walk with tour leader
    • Shorter 2km loop walk
    • Clifftop viewpoints
    • Whale-watching excursion (in season)
    Landmarks
    Robberg Nature Reserve
  19. Day 19

    Plettenberg Bay to Tsitsikamma National Park

    Plettenberg Bay to Tsitsikamma National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Cottage (Storms River Restcamp)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to three suspension bridges at Storms River mouth
    • Zip wiring
    • River kayaking trip up Storms River
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storms River
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  20. Day 20

    Tsitsikamma National Park to Addo Elephant National Park

    Tsitsikamma National Park to Addo Elephant National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Proper South African braai (if offered by hosts))
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Addo Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour game drive in Addo Elephant National Park with park guide
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
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  21. Day 21

    Addo Elephant National Park

    Addo Elephant National Park
    End point
    Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070, South Africa (Port Elizabeth Airport, Departures Hall, 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
    Port Elizabeth International Airport

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  • Lynne3.8March 2023
    Safari. Table Mountain. Scenery
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  • Neil3.8February 2023
    Game drive in St Lucia Ascent of Table Mountain Eswatini site (despite the rain!) Walk in Plattenberg Bay Hermanus...
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  • Barbara4.3February 2023
    The Eswatini/Kruger half of the trip was all a delight despite the necessary long travel days. St Lucia was...
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  • Ivor4.3August 2023
    Visiting Milwane nature reserve where we could walk amongst the wildlife. There were just so many good experiences...
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  • Nina3.5August 2023
    Walk in milwane. St lucia Zip lining Addo Elephant experience getting up close Wine tasting
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  • Steve3.8September 2023
    Animal viewings and the time in the various nature reserves were fantastic.
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  • Margaret4.2September 2023
    Game drives in Kruger nd St. Lucia; Hermanus, whale watching from shore, Addo
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  • Terry4.0October 2023
    Graeme Andersen, the guide for the first leg of the trip was superb - hugely knowledgable, happy to share his...
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  • Siv4.3October 2023
    Doing the safaris in the "van" where you had a good overall view. Seeing an elephant crossing the road Infront of the...
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  • Robert4.5November 2023
    The first half up in KZ was truly amazing. Jaw dropping. The local guides in the drakensberg, St Lucia & eswatini...
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    Asked on January 21st, 2026

    We are close to being ready to book, but are trying to figure out the best flights. We live in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are hoping that it would work to fly round trip from Salt Lake (SLC) to Johannesburg. (JNB) With the tour ending at the elephant park, is that a realistic plan?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes — flying round-trip from Salt Lake City to Johannesburg (JNB) works well for your tour starting 16 July and ending 5 August. You would fly into Johannesburg before the tour begins, then after the tour ends at the elephant park near Port Elizabeth, take a short domestic flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) back up to Johannesburg to catch your international flight home.

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    Asked on October 11th, 2025

    All inclusive or are there any extra expenses and is it based on double occupancy or the same price for single?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2025

      The prices are based on double occupancy. If you are a solo traveller and don't wish to pay the single supplement for your own room, we can pair you with another solo traveller of the same gender for the duration of the trip. Not all meals are included, as well as some optional activities.

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      How much extra single?

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