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South Africa & Eswatini

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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
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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), Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp (or similar))
    Landmarks
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Drakensberg Mountains
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  2. Day 2

    Drakensberg Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Al fresco lunch with views of Drakensberg)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp), Lodge (Sungubala Eco Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Drakensberg Mountains (approximately 8km, moderate-to-challenging, around 4-5 hours)

    Optional Activities

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

    Drakensberg Mountains to St Lucia

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

    Included Activities

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

    St Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at reserve picnic site)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Forest Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full day Big 5 safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park with breakfast at 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 Park
    Greater St. Lucia Estuary
    Isimangaliso Wetland
  5. Day 5

    St Lucia

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Forest Lodge), Lodge (Forest Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Open game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park with braai lunch at Cape Vidal
    • 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 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp), Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Swazi Candles craft market

    Optional Activities

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

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp), Hut (Mlilwane Rest Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk in Mlilwane searching for wildlife

    Optional Activities

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

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Typical African braai on patio)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (SleepOver Phabeni Gate), Lodge (SleepOver Phabeni Gate (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive on arrival to Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Crocodile River
    Kruger National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at one of the park's restaurants)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Mogodi Lodge), Hotel (The Graskop Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full day Big 5 safari in Kruger National Park with game viewing at watering holes and Sabie River
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Sabie River
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  10. Day 10

    Graskop to Johannesburg

    End point
    1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa (Johannesburg Airport, Departures Hall, 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Mpumalanga uplands with viewpoint stops
    Landmarks
    God's Window
    Blyde River Canyon
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
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    4.7
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  • A
    February 28th, 2023
    4.5
    We managed to see a wide variety of animals, many close up. A group of 15 or more giraffe gave a great spectacle in...
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  • A
    January 22nd, 2023
    4.3
    the reserve in Eswatini was a really nice place to stay for acouple of days.
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  • A
    January 15th, 2023
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    Every part of the trip was a highlight within itself. Each location and activity was something new to enjoy in it's...
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    March 5th, 2023
    4.2
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve - great scenery as well as the animals, and felt less commercial than Kruger
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    March 5th, 2023
    4.5
    Close up experiences with giraffe and elephants. Warthog families with babies. Crocodile right below a bridge. Night...
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    Traveled in February 2023
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    March 8th, 2023
    5
    the safaris in St Lucia. Kruger speaks for itself but the other parks were a lovely surprise. Drakensberg - the...
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    Traveled in February 2023
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    March 12th, 2023
    4.2
    Too many to mention. Graeme our guide was just the best, he really made the trip - 1st class!
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    April 1st, 2023
    4.5
    Lions and elephants at (very) close quarters in Kruger, Rorke’s Drift battlefield, Hippo cruise and night safari St...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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    April 1st, 2023
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    The highlights were the activities, all exceeded expectations and the guides all went above and beyond to keep us all...
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    April 1st, 2023
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    Jonathan

    Asked on January 30th, 2026

    Could you please let us know your available times for the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2026

      We have many 2026 departures for this tour, did you have a preferred month of travel as we have this trip running most months of the year, we can then narrow down to a specific departure for you.

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    Natasha

    Asked on September 18th, 2024

    Does this price include flights

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2024

      The price is for the land tour only, flights are an additional cost and would obviously vary depending on where you are flying from. If you would like an estimate with flights, please let us know and we will be more than happy to help.

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    Judy

    Asked on June 20th, 2023

    would this date be the dry season??? Do you go on a Safari and see animals???

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2023

      South Africa welcomes most of its visitors during the summer months, from November to March, given its location in the southern hemisphere. This is the season when beaches are most packed, and the cities are most alive. Visit the great game reserves of South Africa and Eswatini. Search for the Big Five, learn about the history of the Zulu battlefields, explore the wetlands of St Lucia and discover the last absolute monarchy in Africa.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on September 15th, 2022

    Could you please let me know the proce for individual 12 people tour for this: South Africa in November. A group of people (our team) will be 10 to 20 people. We would like a 10 day itinerary, including places to see, hotels, meals, guide, etc. Can you offer this?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2022

      We do not make tailormade tours but we would be happy to organize our 10 days to South Africa and Eswatini tour to your group only at our available days or any other days what are interested to you. Please, read more information about our tour in Trip notes and let us know if you'd like to proceed with booking and your requirements.

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      Jennifer

      TravelerWritten September 2022

      We arrive in Johannesburg on Oct. 31st and we depart from Cape Town in Nov. 7th. We will be a group of 14 people. We would like to visit the following: In Johannesburg: Soweto disctrict, N. Mandela's house-museum; Pilanesberg game reserve; In Cape Town: Boulders beach, Cape of good hope, Table mountain, etc.

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