Kruger, Eswatini and South Africa's Garden Route
- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124991
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Places You’ll See
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Join trip Johannesburg Airport; drive to the Drakensberg Mountains
- Day 2: Walk in Drakensberg World Heritage Site
- Day 3: Visit battlefields; drive on to St Lucia
- Day 4: Game Drives at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Day 5: At St Lucia Wetland Reserve
- Day 6: Drive to Eswatini
- Day 7: Game viewing and optional activities in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Day 8: Drive to Kruger National Park
- Day 9: Game viewing in Kruger National Park; drive to Graskop
- Day 10: Drive to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) fly to Cape Town
- Day 11: Explore Cape Peninsula National Park
- Day 12: Free day in Cape Town; evening in Stellenbosch
- Day 13: Free day in Stellenbosch to visit a vineyard
- Day 14: Travel to Hermanus via Stony Point's African Penguin Colony
- Day 15: Visit Cape Agulhas. Spend the night in Swellendam
- Day 16: Explore Swellendam, continue to Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, the ostrich capital of the world
- Day 17: Visit Cango Caves and take in the views at Knysna Heads
- Day 18: Discover Robberg Nature Reserve. Free afternoon in Plettenberg Bay
- Day 19: Walk, kayak or discover the tree canopy at Tsitsikamma National Park
- Day 20: Experience a game drive at Addo Elephant National Park
- Day 21: Search for wildlife as the sunrises. Trip ends at Port Elizabeth Airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Explore!
We've been taking small groups on adventure holidays for almost 40 years. Our authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances comfort and location. Our average group tour size is just 12; perfect for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations. Explore is one of the worlds most trusted adventure travel companies with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries. We are passionate about travel and have developed a wide range of unique activities and adventures which give our customers an unforgettable experience with a team of award-winning Explore leaders. With Explore, you'll get to see your destination from a whole new perspective that takes you away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. You'll have the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, rest in authentic accommodation with other like-minded explorers and travel to must-see destinations with a unique Explore twist. From family holidays to trips for solo travellers; cycling tours to wildlife safaris; trekking on mountains or exploring miles of scenic coastline; self-guided journeys small group trips or Private Tours; there is something for every kind of traveller with Explore. We will provide our expert knowledge, exciting itineraries and outstanding service as part of our sustainable travel experiences which take you under the skin of the country you're visiting for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
June· August 29th, 2022This three week tour lets you see the best of the north and the south. Doing the north first made sense as it was much more fast-paced while the south was more relaxing. Sometimes they seemed like two different countries. We were lucky enough to spot... Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewGlad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore TeamTrip date: August 2022- ABarb· March 13th, 2020Chantel was tour guide on second part of trip - she was outstandingTrip date: February 2020
- ALinda· February 18th, 2020Even though 18 could go on this trip I think 16 should be the maximumTrip date: January 2020
- AAndrew· December 23rd, 2019This covers the Kruger Swaziland part of the holiday. Please could we do the same questionnaire for the CapeTown Garden route, this was far from 4.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AKate· December 23rd, 2019The local guides in the safari tours varied greatly, when we were split into 2 groups some guides were really interesting, informative and explained things about the wildlife, animals and area - others were very quiet and said very little! So sometimes... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: July 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AEamon· December 7th, 2019Trip date: November 2019
- PPeterBates· December 4th, 2019This was a very enjoyable tour, with lots of variety, great scenery and some wonderful wildlife encounters. It is, however, two distinct tours (Kruger & Swaziland, and the Garden Route).Putting them together makes perfect sense and they complement each... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip!Trip date: November 2019
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- Thursday29 Jun, 2023Wednesday19 Jul, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,390
- Get Instant ConfirmationThursday3 Aug, 2023Wednesday23 Aug, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,3900% Interest Instalments
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- Thursday31 Aug, 2023Wednesday20 Sep, 2023EnglishBased on Twin ShareSee Similar Tours For These Dates$4,390
- Thursday14 Sep, 2023Wednesday4 Oct, 2023EnglishBased on Twin ShareSee Similar Tours For These Dates$4,390
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- Get Instant ConfirmationThursday28 Sep, 2023Wednesday18 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,4400% Interest Instalments
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