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Safari Overview
Southern Africa is one of the continent’s most fascinating destinations, and on this two-week trip, you’ll get the best of what this dynamic region has to offer. Going from Cape Town to Johannesburg, you’ll experience the mountains of Lesotho, coastal Zululand, and the hiking terrain of Tugela Gorge, while camping and shared dorms help keep costs down. Cap it off with game drives in Addo and Kruger national parks.
Countries Visited
- Lesotho
- South Africa
- Swaziland
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Is This South Africa Camping Adventure Safari Right For You?
Duration: 16 days
Travel Style: Yolo
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travelers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 – Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 14, avg 12.
Age requirement: 18-39
What’s Included
- Visit to Knysna Heads
- Game drives and park entrances in Addo Elephant NP & Kruger NP
- Entrances to Tsitsikamma NP, Royal Natal NP, and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tugela Gorge hike
- Traditional Shangaan dinner and dance
Accommodations
Participation camping (12 nts), hostels (3 nts, multi-share).
Meals
15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 12 dinners
Allow USD55-75 for meals not included.
Transportation
15-seat private vehicle, walking
Experts & Staff
2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout as head guide/cook and driver.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Cape Town
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Cape Town/Oudtshoorn
Travel into the Klein Karoo and enjoy a first night of camping. Opt to explore the Cango Caves or visit an ostrich farm.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Oudtshoorn/Tsitsikamma National Park
Cross over the Outeniqua Mountains and stop by the Knysna Heads for a view of the beautiful lagoon. Enjoy free time to go hiking, bungee jumping, or whale watching.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Tsitsikamma National Park
Enjoy free time to go hiking, bungee jumping, or whale watching.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 Tsitsikamma National Park/Addo Elephant National Park
Enjoy a game drive in our vehicle. Be on the watch for elephants and other wildlife.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park/Graaff-Reinet
Travel into the vast semi-desert of the Great Karoo and overnight in the town of Graaff-Reinet, just outside the Camdeboo National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Graaff-Reinet/Malealea
Cross the border into the highest independent state in the world. Enjoy free time for hiking or horseback riding along trails through this beautiful mountainous country.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 Malealea
Enjoy free time for hiking or horseback riding along trails through this beautiful mountainous country.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 Malealea/Drakensville
Return to South Africa and set up camp at the foot of the mountains.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10 Drakensville
Set off on an included hike along Tugela Gorge in Royal Natal NP.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11 Drakensville/Saint Lucia
Travel to St Lucia on the coast of Zululand.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 12 Saint Lucia
Enjoy a free day to explore. Opt to take a game drive in Hluluwe – iMfolozi Park or go horseback riding on the beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 13 Saint Lucia/Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Cross another border into Swaziland and camp in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 14 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary/Kruger National Park
Continue on to Kruger NP for an afternoon game drive in our vehicle.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 15 Kruger National Park/Manyeleti
Enjoy a full-day game drive before traveling to the village of Shalati. Experience a traditional Shangaan dinner and dance in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 16 Manyeleti/Johannesburg
Transfer back to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city. The tour ends upon arrival.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
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My Own Room – $349.00
If you’re traveling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.