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How long are the drives each day approximately? 7 , 8 hours in a van … too long for me

The longest durations are on the following days: Day 02 = JOHANNESBURG to MAKALALI GAME RESERVE via DULLSTROOM (±456km). Day 11= OUDTSHOORN to CAPE TOWN via ROUTE 62 (±420km) There will be frequent stops during the rides. As the group is rather small, your tour guide will be able to adapt to the group's requests.

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Magnificent South Africa

13 days

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From Johannesburg to Cape Town

5.0

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I will definitely go back one of these days. Doing a tour was the best way for us, we saw a lot of South Africa.
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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 8
Ages 7+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Johannesburg
Landmarks
Johannesburg
Day 2
Johannesburg to Makalali Game Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided open-vehicle game drive in private game reserve
- Sunset snacks and drinks in the African savannah
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop en route (not included)
Landmarks
Makalali Game Reserve
Dullstroom
Day 3
Makalali to Hazyview
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning guided open-vehicle game drive in bushveld
- Coffee and rusks in the bush
- Visit to Three Rondavels
- Visit to Blyde River Canyon
- Visit to God's Window
- Visit to Bourkes Luck Potholes
Optional Activities
- Lunch along the Panorama Route (not included)
Landmarks
Three Rondavels
Blyde River Canyon
God's Window
Bourkes Luck Potholes
Day 4
Hazyview to Eswatini
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Closed vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park
Optional Activities
- Lunch en route (not included)
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 5
Eswatini to St. Lucia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Swazi Candle Factory and Crafts Market
Landmarks
Swazi Candle Factory and Crafts Market
St. Lucia
Day 6
St. Lucia to Umhlanga
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drive through iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Eco-friendly boat cruise on the estuary
Optional Activities
- Lunch with view of the lake (not included)
Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Day 7
Umhlanga to Port Elizabeth
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll along Umhlanga beach
Landmarks
Umhlanga Beach
King Shaka International Airport
Day 8
Port Elizabeth to Knysna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Storms River suspension bridge
- Sunset Knysna oyster cruise
Optional Activities
- Lunch in the Tsitsikamma Forest area (not included)
Landmarks
Storms River Suspension Bridge
Tsitsikamma Forest
Knysna Lagoon
Day 9
Knysna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ocean safari for marine mammal observation
- Guided tour of Qolweni Township, school and crèche
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure (not included)
Landmarks
Lookout Beach
Qolweni Township
Day 10
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Olive plantation visit and tasting
- Visit to Cango Caves
Optional Activities
- Lunch on a farm in Cango Valley (not included)
Landmarks
Cango Caves
Klein Karoo
Day 11
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided ostrich farm tractor tour
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting along Route 62 (not included)
- Lunch en route (not included)
Landmarks
Route 62
Tradouw Valley
Day 12
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Cape Point full-day tour
- Travel via Chapman's Peak Drive
- Visit to Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Visit to Rhodes Memorial
Optional Activities
- Visit to Boulders penguin colony (not included)
Landmarks
Cape Point
Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Boulders Penguin Colony
Rhodes Memorial
Day 13
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Johannesburg

Landmarks
Makalali Game Reserve
Dullstroom

Landmarks
Three Rondavels
Blyde River Canyon
God's Window
Bourkes Luck Potholes

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Swazi Candle Factory and Crafts Market
St. Lucia

Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Landmarks
Umhlanga Beach
King Shaka International Airport

Landmarks
Storms River Suspension Bridge
Tsitsikamma Forest
Knysna Lagoon

Landmarks
Lookout Beach
Qolweni Township

Landmarks
Cango Caves
Klein Karoo

Landmarks
Route 62
Tradouw Valley

Landmarks
Cape Point
Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Boulders Penguin Colony
Rhodes Memorial

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5.0

Overall rating based on 8 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.2
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.9
Tour Operator
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Barbara
November 8th, 2025
5.0
Every detail thought of & covered.
Traveled in October 2025
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CORY GALLAGHER
April 15th, 2024
5.0
This was an incredible trip! We loved every second of it, nothing felt like an add-on item at all, it was all...
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ELIZABETH BELFRY
October 8th, 2024
5.0
Wing buddy was awesome. I Lufthansa lost my luggage for 1 week which was inconvenient Thank goodness fellow...
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Traveled in September 2024
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CASSANDRA WEITH
September 9th, 2024
5.0
Perfect in every way. Thank you!
Traveled in August 2024
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MARILYN NEWSHAM
July 29th, 2024
4.7
We had a great trip. Guides and itinerary were excellent.
Traveled in July 2024
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DORIS ISSA
November 13th, 2023
5.0
Absolutely exceeded my expectations! A very thorough tour of South Africa, with more activities than I even...
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Traveled in October 2023
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Hello! Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed all aspects of your bucket list adventure to South Africa!
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CHARLES FOURNIER
November 13th, 2023
5.0
Loved every minute of our stay in South Africa and I didn’t know what to expect from this beautiful country. I will...
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Traveled in October 2023
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Hello! Thank you for this amazing feedback! South Africa is truly incredible. Where off to next? :)
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JOHANNE VACHON
August 28th, 2023
5.0
Keep doing business with them. We enjoyed every minute of our tour.
Traveled in August 2023
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Thank you so much for your 5 star review!
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Abigail
Asked on September 13th, 2025
Are there any departure dates planned for later in Nov 2026?
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- WingbuddyOperator•Written September 2025
  Our production team is currently working on all 2026 dates and prices. They will be uploaded within the next couple of months. Keep an eye on our website and feel free to sign up to our newsletter to stay informed about our packages!
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Tammy
Asked on April 17th, 2024
How long are the drives each day approximately? 7 , 8 hours in a van … too long for me
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- WingbuddyOperator•Written April 2024
  The longest durations are on the following days: Day 02 = JOHANNESBURG to MAKALALI GAME RESERVE via DULLSTROOM (±456km). Day 11= OUDTSHOORN to CAPE TOWN via ROUTE 62 (±420km) There will be frequent stops during the rides. As the group is rather small, your tour guide will be able to adapt to the group's requests.

From

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Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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- Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Swaziland. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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