Travel through the heart of South Africa in search of the Big 5. On this ten-day trip, we'll delve into some of the country's most iconic national parks, including Kruger, hoping to spot the bounty of wildlife that calls these varied landscapes home. Along the way, immerse yourself in the history of the Zulu battlefield, explore the wetlands of St Lucia and rub shoulders with the Swazi people in Eswatini. Kruger National Park - Get the chance to spot the Big 5 on a game drive in Kruger - one of Africa's biggest game reserves. Hluhluwe iMfolozi - Explore the game reserve which has the biggest rhino population in Africa. Mlilwane - Get closer to South Africa's wildlife on an intimate walking safari in this secluded sanctuary beneath the Nyonyane Mountains.
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General information
Tour ID124991
Tour length21days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
Explore!
Starting point
81 Kempton Rd, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
Aero Guest Lodge, Hotel reception
10:00
End point
Allister Miller Dr, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070, South Africa
Port Elizabeth Airport, Departures Hall
11:00
Itinerary
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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 in 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) and 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 Barrydale
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