
Lesotho, eSwatini & Kruger
- Tour Operator:
- Encounters Travel
- Max group size:
- 20
- Age range:
- 5 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 45610
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Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Gaze in awe at the towering cliffs of Blyde River Canyon
- Witness the circle of life in action on the African plains
- Get up close to some of Africa’s most stealthy predators
- Experience the thrill of photographing the Big Five
Travel, Your Way
Good reasons for travelling privately:
Personalise your trip
Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method
Increased safety during COVID
Spend the majority of time amongst your group to reduce exposure to others
Travel more exclusively
Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group
Travel for a special occasion
Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park
- Day 2: Graaff-Reinet
- Day 3: Lesotho
- Day 4: Lesotho
- Day 5: Drakensberg
- Day 6: Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
- Day 7: KwaZulu Natal
- Day 8: Hluhluwe-Umfolozi /iSimangaliso
- Day 9: eSwatini
- Day 10: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Day 11: Kruger National Park
- Day 12: Panorama Route
- Day 13: Kruger Park Safari
- Day 14: Johannesburg – End of tour
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
Where You'll Stay
Reviews About This Operator
- Brian· January 7th, 2020Beyond expectations. Tour was flawless from the airport connections to the backpackers lodges. Our guide Wendy with... Show more
- Joseph· January 16th, 2019This was a great tour for anyone seeking adventure! But if you are looking for a five-star holiday, look elsewhere.... Show more
- Henry· May 16th, 2018The itenerary was not always followed. The most egregious problem was staying 250 km (3 hrs.) on an extremely rough... Show more
Dates & Availability





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- Wednesday12 May, 2021EnglishTuesday25 May, 2021See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,785
- Wednesday26 May, 2021EnglishTuesday8 Jun, 2021See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,785
- Wednesday9 Jun, 2021EnglishTuesday22 Jun, 2021See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,785
- Wednesday23 Jun, 2021EnglishTuesday6 Jul, 2021See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,785Only Pay $50 Deposit
- Wednesday21 Jul, 2021EnglishTuesday3 Aug, 2021See Similar Tours For These Dates$1,785Only Pay $50 Deposit
- 4 Other Unavailable Departures
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday4 Aug, 2021EnglishTuesday17 Aug, 2021$1,7850% Interest InstalmentsBook With FlexibilityOnly Pay $50 Deposit
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday18 Aug, 2021EnglishTuesday31 Aug, 2021$1,7850% Interest InstalmentsBook With FlexibilityOnly Pay $50 Deposit
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday1 Sep, 2021EnglishTuesday14 Sep, 2021$1,7850% Interest InstalmentsBook With FlexibilityOnly Pay $50 Deposit
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday29 Sep, 2021EnglishTuesday12 Oct, 2021$1,7850% Interest InstalmentsBook With FlexibilityOnly Pay $50 Deposit
- Get Instant ConfirmationWednesday13 Oct, 2021EnglishTuesday26 Oct, 2021$1,7850% Interest InstalmentsBook With FlexibilityOnly Pay $50 Deposit
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the accommodation options for this tour?
The accommodation normally used on our Big 5 Encounters tour is as shown below:
- Johannesburg - Belvedere Estate
- Kruger - Nkambeni Safari Camp
All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book. - What type of vehicle do you use on your Africa tours?
On our Africa tours we use overland vehicles for the majority of road transfers.
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