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SOUTHERN AFRICA ADVENTURE
BASIC ITINERARY
Johannesburg - Panoramic Route - Kruger National Park - Hlane
Game Park - Southern Mozambique - Mozambique - Hluhluwe and
St Lucia Estuary - Durban - Durban to Southern -Drakensberg
- Wild Coast Addo - Elephant Park - Garden Route - Oudtshoorn
- Hermanus - Cape Town
TOUR COST R10 600.00 per person
DEPARTS - This tour has regular departures
please contact African Budget Safaris for details
COUNTRIES VISITED South Africa, Swaziland,
Mozambique
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS Panoramic Route, Game
drives in Kruger Park, Night drive in Kruger, Swazi cultural
village, Tracking white rhino on foot, Game drive in Hluhluwe
Game Reserve, Lake St Lucia, Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains,
Sani Pass day trip, Discover the Wild Coast & Nelson Mandela
Museum, Visit the Hole in the Wall, Game drive in the Addo
Elephant Park, Garden RouteVisiting the Cango Caves and Ostrich
farms, Whale-watching (seasonal) & Cape Point
ACCOMMODATION Day 1-4, 9-16 Camping in 2
person dome tents, mattresses provided. Day 5-8, 17-20 Accommodation
in Budget chalets
WHAT IS PROVIDED All ground transportation,
services of experienced qualified driver / guide, camping
equipment (2 man dome tents, mats, cooking equipment), all
highlights, meals, entrance fees & accommodation per itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED All visa costs are the clients
responsibility, travel insurance, flights, departure taxes,
sleeping bags, items of a personal nature, drinks, optional
activities.
PARTICIPATION Participation safari - clients
to erect their tents and help with cooking, washing dishes
and vehicle cleanliness.
 Itinerary:
Day 1 Drakensberg Escarpment (via Blyde River
Canyon) South Africa
We depart from Johannesburg/Pretoria and make our way
through the Mpumalanga Province. Our journey takes us along
the panoramic route, some of the most stunning scenery South
Africa has to offer. The sights en route include God's Window,
the Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondawels and the magnificent
Blyde River Canyon. Evening to be spent camping at a resort
overlooking the Canyon. (D)
Day 2 Kruger National Park South Africa
After breakfast, we descend the escarpment and make our way
to the world-renowned Kruger Park. Our wildlife experience
begins as we enter the park, exploring prime game viewing
areas en route to our campsite. We arrive at our campsite
in time to freshen up before heading out on an exciting open
vehicle night drive. This experience allows us the opportunity
to view the nocturnal activities of the many animals within
the park. The evening is to be spent camping in Kruger. (BD)
Day 3 Kruger National
Park South Africa
An early rise, we begin the day with coffee and rusks,
before venturing out on a morning game drive. Most of the
day will be spent game viewing, bird watching and stopping
at the various waterholes and viewpoints. We arrive back at
the camp at sunset, time to enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque)
and relax around the campfire. (BD)
Day 4 Hlane Game Park – South Africa/ Swaziland
Departing from Kruger Park, we travel south-east towards the
Swaziland border. We enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, nestled
snugly between, Mozambique, Northern Zululand and Mpumalanga.
We visit a traditional Swazi cultural village and gain insight
into their cultural beliefs, traditional dancing and singing.
We then depart for the Hlane Royal National Park. This vast
expanse of bushveld with its ancient hardwood trees, spectacular
birdlife and four of the Big Five makes Hlane, home to the
largest wild herds in the kingdom. We set up camp, before
exploring Hlane on a guided game walk, giving us the opportunity
to track white rhino on foot. The evening is to be spent camping
at Hlane. (BD)
Day 5 Ponta Malongane Mozambique
We depart from Hlane and make our way to the Golela border
post and into Maputaland. Our journey continues via Kosi Bay,
as we once again head across a border to a seaside village
in Mozambique. We then have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy
the unspoiled beaches of Mozambique. The evening is to be
spent at one of the coastal resorts. (BD)
Day 6 Ponta Malongane Mozambique
Today we have the opportunity to relax on the beach or take
part in one of the many optional activities. These include
snorkelling, scuba diving or swimming with the bottlenose
dolphins. The evening is to be spent at a beach resort. (BD)
Day 7 Hluhluwe and St Lucia Estuary South Africa
We depart Mozambique, making our way to the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi
Game Reserve, the oldest game reserve in Africa. The day is
spent on game drives, searching for the endangered Black Rhino,
for which this park is famous. We depart Hluhluwe in the late
afternoon and head for Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage site.
The evening is to be spent in Lake St Lucia. (BD)
Day 8 Durban South Africa
Departing St Lucia, we make our way to the coastal city of
Durban. Today we are free to explore the city at leisure.
Dinner at a local restaurant (own expense). Evening to be
spent in Durban. (B)
Day 9 Durban to Southern Drakensberg South Africa
We depart the cosmopolitan city of Durban and make our way
to the Southern Drakensberg. We set up camp and spend the
rest of the day hiking and exploring the majestic Drakensberg
Mountains. (BD)
Day 10 Southern Drakensberg South Africa
After breakfast we head off on a day trip up the spectacular
Sani Pass, enjoying lunch at the Highest Pub in Africa. The
Sani Pass is the only road linking Kwazulu-Natal and the mountain
kingdom of Lesotho. We return to our camp after experiencing
a thrilling drive up one of South Africa's highest mountain
passes. (BD)
Day 11 & 12 Wild Coast South Africa
We depart the Drakensberg and make our way to the Wild Coast,
visiting the Nelson Mandela Museum en route. We spend our
time relaxing on the beach, exploring the unspoiled stretches
of coastline and experiencing the age-old traditions and customs
of the local Xhosa people. Abseiling, canoeing and hiking
are available for the adventure seekers (optional). (BD)
Day 13 Addo Elephant Park South Africa
After an early morning rise, we depart for the Addo Elephant
National Park. After setting up camp, we depart on an afternoon
game drive through the valley of the elephants, searching
for the largest of the Big 5. We overnight in the National
Park. (BD)
 Day
14, 15 & 16 Garden Route South Africa
The next three days we spend discovering the most spectacular
stretch of the Garden Route. We visit the Tsitsikamma National
Park, the picturesque town of Knysna, the white beaches at
Plettenberg Bay and the many indigenous forests in the area.
We are kept busy with many adrenalin activities on offer in
the area: kayaking; skydiving; bungee jumping; scenic flights;
tree-top tour; abseiling/rap jumping; cycling and black-water
tubing (optional). (BD)
Day 17 Oudtshoorn South Africa
Departing the coastal regions of the Garden Route, we head
into the arid regions of the Karoo. We make our way to the
ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn. We spend time at
one of the many ostrich farms, allowing us the opportunity
to ride an ostrich. Visiting the Cango Caves, we venture underground
into the many small caverns. We overnight in Oudtshoorn. (BD)
Day 18 Hermanus South Africa
Up early, we depart Oudtshoorn and head back to the coast.
We spend our time discovering the whale-watching town of Hermanus,
experiencing the giants of the deep from the coastline or
close up from a kayak (option & seasonal). (BD)
Day 19 Cape Town South Africa
We are given the opportunity to experience shark cage diving
at Gansbaai (optional extra), or simply relax on the beach
before we depart for the Mother City of Cape Town. We spend
the evening out on the town, enjoying a meal at one of the
many restaurants (own expense). (B)
Day 20 Cape Town South Africa
This morning is spent discovering Cape Town with a visit to
Cape Point. We then enjoy a farewell lunch at one of the local
wine farms before heading back to Cape Town (own expense).
(B)
FOOD & MEALS
Included in the tour cost are the following meals:
Days Meals
1 D
2-7 BD
8 B
9-18 BD
19 & 20 B
Meals included are camp meals prepared by your guide with
your assistance. On days where lunches are not included we
stop at places where you can buy food at a reasonable cost.
CAMPSITES
We stay in a variety of campsites and chalet accommodation,
from basic facilities only, to ones with restaurants, swimming
pools, bars etc. All campsites have shower and toilet facilities,
although it is advisable to bring a small supply of your own
toilet paper.
VEHICLES & GROUP SIZE
We utilize either a minibus that seats a maximum of 9 passengers
or a custom built safari vehicle which seats a maximum of
16 passengers.
The vehicles do not have air conditioning, but do have opening
windows. The night drive is in an open vehicle.
EQUIPMENT
We provide you with the following equipment:
• 2 - person dome tent.
• The tents have mosquito netting over the entrances
and windows.
• Sleeping mat.
• All cooking equipment for the group and utensils.
• Camping stools.
• Sleeping Bags may be hired for R50 per tour (Please
notify us in advance if you will require one).
WHAT TO BRING
For comfort reasons luggage is limited on each trip to 1 backpack,
1 small daypack, sleeping bag and camera per person. Soft
Bags only may be used (i.e.: no suitcases)
Binoculars Torch & Batteries
Sun Screen & Hat Insect Repellent
Small Personal First Aid Kit Towel
Comfortable Shoes Rain Coat (if travelling in rainy season)
Anti malaria Medication Camera and films
Roll of toilet paper Warm jacket for evenings
Sleeping Bag Swimming Gear
PARTICIPATION
Our tours are based on client participation and as an active
member of the group, everyone helps out with the running of
the tour, e.g. Making campfires, cooking, setting up camp,
dishes etc. It's all part of the African experience. Remember
the more you put in, the more you get out!
ONWARD TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Due to unforeseen problems we recommend onward travel arrangements
be made only for the day after the tour ends. If arrangements
are made for the same day the tour ends, we cannot be held
responsible for any delays; you will have to take the risk
yourself. If you are making further bookings for busses, trains
or flights the day the tour ends we strongly recommend you
make them the latest time possible and that you inform African
Budget Safaris or the tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Activity Price
Mozambique:
Scenic Boat Cruise (Mozambique) US$15
Diving at Ponta Malongane
Day dive US$30
Night dive US$35
St. Lucia:
Boat Cruise on Lake St. Lucia US$25
Wild Coast:
Abseiling US$20
Canoeing US$20
Paddle down the Umtata River.
Cultural tour US$15
Day Hike US$20
Garden Route:
Abseil the Knysna Heads U$50
The Awesome Foursome US$85
Quad Biking Trail US$60
Tsitsikamma Tree Top Canopy ToursUS$80
Woodcutters Journey US$30
Blackwater Tubing US$60
Awesome Stormsriver Gorge challenge US$100
Abseiling US$20
Mountain Bike Trails US$35
Eco Wilderness Boat Cruises US$10
Hermanus:
Great White Shark Cage Diving US$150
Sand boarding US$60
Sea Kayaking US$40
Sailing
Please note that these prices should be used as a guide
only.
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