2023 South Africa Adventure - Southbound

We depart Safari Club in Johannesburg at 08h00 and travel to the famous Kruger National Park. The largest game reserve in South Africa is home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora.

Day 1 - late afternoon game drive inside the park in open 4x4 vehicles.

Day 2 - full day game drive inside the park in open 4x4 vehicles.

Day 3 – spend the day exploring the Panorama Route of Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes & God Window.

We continue through South Africa entering the Kingdom of Eswatini. Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of the kingdom’s commitment to wildlife preservation. We visit the local Swazi markets and optional excursions (own expense) include guided walks, local Swazi village visit and horse trails in the Reserve.

We travel through Zululand and base ourselves at the small coastal town of St Lucia. We show you why the St. Lucia Wetland Park has been given this international status.

Day 6 join us on a full day, off-road exploration of this pristine (Eastern Shores) area - includes an ecological overview of the area, wonderful game-viewing, bird-watching, short walks and a visit to Cape Vidal with snorkelling and whale-watching in season. Learn more about the five eco-systems that make up this unique park. Experience the Bush, Forest and Beach all in one day! Full braai (barbecue) lunch, snorkelling gear and drinks included.  

We travel through Kwazulu Natal to the Drakensberg Mountains. Our lodge is situated in the Northern Berg at the foot of the Amphitheatre. Enjoy guided walks in the mountains or relax in the spectacular surroundings.

We enter the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Staying in the mountainous area the afternoon and following morning is free for local activities including village walks / pony trekking.  

We travel to the historical town of Cradock in the Eastern Cape. Die Tuishuise in Cradock is an elegant collection of beautifully restored Victorian era craftsmen’s houses in Craddock, the frontier town at the eastern edge of the Great Karoo. More than two dozen Tuishuise line Market Street up to the Victoria Manor, a grand old colonial hotel from the days of Cecil John Rhodes, Olive Schreiner and the droves of adventurers who passed here en route to the hinterland.

We travel south and enter the spectacular Garden Route where we travel to the Tsitsikamma Forest where we overnight.

We travel via the Garden Route and Plettenberg Bay stopping along the way at the many fascinating small towns and attractions. Time is spent in Plettenberg Bay with its stunning beaches and shops. Passing by many lakes, beaches and forests we arrive in Knysna – the coastal town located on the shores of Knysna Lagoon.  The afternoon is free to wander the town or book a sunset boat cruise on the lagoon.

Day 13 is free to book one of the many optional activities (own expense) available including Knysna Elephant Park / Featherbed Nature Reserve, visit the waterfront. Enjoy meals at some of the amazing restaurants along the lagoon.

We travel via the scenic coastal route to Hermanus. The afternoon is free to wander this small coastal town and experience land based whale watching in season. There are optional boat based Ocean Safaris which can be pre booked (own account).

Set against the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions. Dinner can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense.

Day 16 - depart from our hotel at 08h00 for a full day peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, we visit the Table Mountain National Park – Cape Point, returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our well-situated Waterfront hotel. We stop at Boulders Penguin Colony and a morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is included (weather dependent).

Day 17 - the Day is free to wander the V&A Waterfront, take a trip to Robben Island or enjoy the Hop on Hop off Red Bus tour of Cape Town. There are many attractions for individuals or families to enjoy.

Tour end after breakfast with transfer to the airport.