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Kruger to Cape Camping Safari via Eswatini & Lesotho

Tour Length20 days
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Summary of this Camping Overland Tour

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  • Max. Group Size 16 Travellers
  • Traveller Age Range 18 and up
  • Departs from Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Ends at Cape Town, South Africa
  • Accommodation Standard Camping
  • Transport Game Viewing Vehicle / Overland Vehicle
  • Wildlife Big 5, Elephant, Leopards, Lions, Rhino & More
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Quick Itinerary Overview

Begin with Big Five game viewing in South Africa's premier safari destination, Kruger National Park, and then head into unspoiled nature in the secluded Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini. Crossing back into South Africa, enter KwaZulu-Natal and drive to the warm Indian Ocean coastline. Join a boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary and visit Durban city, before driving to the Underberg and Sani Pass in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Stand on the historic KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields and explore the Royal Natal National Park, then travel into the beautiful hills of Lesotho. Return to South Africa and experience excellent game viewing in the Mountain Zebra National Park and Addo Elephant National Park. Next, enjoy the great outdoors in Tsitsikamma National Park on the scenic Garden Route. From lovely beaches and coastal mountains, we drive inland to Oudtshoorn in the Small Karoo and visit the nearby Cango Caves.

Lastly, we journey to the whale-watching hotspot of Hermanus and the Cape Winelands, before reaching our final destination - Cape Town.

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Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Johannesburg to Greater Kruger Park - South Africa

This Kruger Park to Cape Town Safari sets off from Johannesburg, known as the City of Gold, from where we travel east into the rural Mpumalanga Province. Our drive takes us into the beautiful mountains of the Drakensberg Escarpment via the Panorama Route. Along the way, we stop to look out over the plains of the Lowveld and the distant mountains, from a viewpoint called God’s Window.

From the breathtaking Panorama Route, we continue to the small town of Hazyview, located close to Kruger National Park. Our hotel is in the Greater Kruger region, consisting of the national park and surrounding private game reserves. After dinner, we relax at the peaceful lodge and enjoy our first night under starry skies.

  • Accommodation: Hotel or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Dinner
  • Travel: about 390 km / 7 hours drive

Day 2: Kruger National Park - South Africa

On day two we rise with the sun, heading to Kruger Park in time to enter the protected area, as soon as the gates open. We spend the whole of day two game viewing in the world-renowned Kruger National Park, one of Africa's best wildlife destinations.

Your professional guide is an expert at tracking and spotting wildlife and birds which makes all the difference in the bush. Kruger is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) and a plethora of other wild animals, including almost every major mammal species of Africa. Birdlife is also prolific with over 500 bird species in addition to the 148 mammal species and numerous reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants.

During the heat of the day, we take a break at one of the shaded rest camps, usually stopping at a camp featuring a pool, gift shop and swimming pool. Then we continue our search for wildlife, driving through the diverse habitats of this exceptional game park. After our game viewing adventure in Kruger, we return to the hotel and our camp for an early dinner and a laid-back evening around the flickering campfire. You also have the option of embarking on a night game drive (extra cost) - an exhilarating wildlife experience!

  • Accommodation: Hotel or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Kruger night game drive
  • Drive: Full-day wildlife safari in Kruger

Day 3: Kruger National Park - South Africa

Today we are up at sunrise for a light breakfast, before returning to Kruger Park for our second adventure-packed day of game viewing. Exploring Kruger in an open 4x4 game viewing vehicle offers unhindered views for capturing photographs and a close-to-nature experience in the wilderness.

Your experienced guide shares his or her knowledge with you - pointing out wildlife, birds, other creatures and indigenous plants of the region. Kruger Park is world-famous for its progressive environmental policies and management practices, as well as its unrivalled array and sheer abundance of African animals and birds. Having spotted all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures out in the African wilderness we return to the camp in the late afternoon.

For travellers who did not take the Adventure Pass, there are optional activities in and around Kruger available for today.

  • Accommodation: Hotel or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Kruger night game drive
  • Adventure Pass (Local Payment): Full day of 4x4 game drives in Kruger

Day 4: Kruger National Park to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Eswatini

Onwards on day four, we drive south along the border of Kruger National Park, making our way towards Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Along the way we pass farming towns and Shangaan settlements, pausing in Nelspruit before heading through fertile farmlands. Then we ascend into the hills, traversing scenic mountain passes, as we wind our way up into the small, land-locked country of Eswatini.

As we drive through Eswatini, we come across local markets showcasing the signature crafts of the Swazi people. Passing Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini, we proceed to the incredibly scenic Ezulwini Valley, which means 'Valley of Heavens’. Here we will spend time exploring the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - a non-profit-owned and managed protected area.

For the next two nights, we camp near the secluded Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini’s oldest game park.

  • Accommodation: Safari camp or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Sunset game drive
  • Travel: about 450km / 8 hours drive

Day 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Eswatini

This morning we wake up in the stunning Ezulwini Valley, surrounded by unspoiled nature. Keep your eyes and ears open for birds and antelopes as we eat breakfast before we venture into Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. The protected area hosts more than 40 species of animals, including kudu, zebra, hippo, ostrich, and baboon. More unusual finds range from aardwolf and dwarf mongoose to striped polecats and honey badgers.

First, we visit the Royal Enclosure to explore the rich history and culture of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Then we walk through a traditional Swazi village with a local guide who tells us more about the customs and cultural practices here. There is time to browse the arts and crafts at the market stalls and walk around the village. Back in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, we have lunch and then you are free to enjoy optional activities or simply relax at the pool and soak up the scenery. Choose from horse riding trails, game viewing drives, guided nature walks, and mountain biking in the area.

At the end of the day, we sit back with sundowners watching for animals and birds at the hippo pool, followed by a tasty dinner prepared by the crew.

  • Accommodation: Safari camp (twin share tents with shared facilities) / WiFi
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Mountain biking tour, horse riding, sunset game drive, guided bird tour, Umphakatsi cultural tour, guided walk
  • Travel: about 60km

Day 6: Eswatini to St Lucia - South Africa

From Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary we travel south through rural Eswatini and back into South Africa. Entering the KwaZulu-Natal Province we make our way to the East Coast of South Africa and our next destination - St Lucia. This small town is located in a beautiful and wild natural area, boasting rugged beaches, wetlands and an unspoilt estuarine system.

This afternoon we set off on a boat cruise on the scenic estuary of the former St Lucia Wetland Area, now named iSimangaliso Wetland Park. On the boat cruise, hippos and crocodiles are a common sight, along with an abundance of birds and other animals.

After dinner, we relax in the leafy gardens and watch the starry African skies.

  • Accommodation: Lodge or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Night drive in Isimangaliso, cultural tour, bicycle tour, birding & hiking tours
  • Travel: about 330km / 7 hours drive

Day 7: St Lucia to Durban - South Africa

On day seven you are free to stroll into the seaside town of St. Lucia and browse the markets and shops, or simply relax at the lovely camp.

In the mid-morning, we continue through pine and sugar plantations on our way south to the coastal city of Durban. One of the largest commercial ports in Africa, Durban is a popular holiday destination, known for its sandy beaches, balmy weather and warm Indian Ocean waters. This afternoon you can explore the city or spend time on the beach and in the evening you can enjoy the lively nightlife and excellent restaurants.

  • Accommodation: Lodge or similar (twin share accommodation with en-suite facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Optional Activities: Durban City Tour
  • Travel: about 260km / 4 hours drive

Day 8: Durban - South Africa

Spend the day enjoying the sandy beaches and city highlights of Durban. This is one of the best surfing destinations in South Africa, so hire a surfboard or go for a lesson to enjoy the superb surf.

Visit the stretch of beachfront known as Golden Mile to see where it's all happening. Browse the local markets and sit back at one of the many restaurants and cafes overlooking the beach. Indian-influenced Durban curry and bunny chow (curry in hollowed-out bread) are two of the local specialities not to be missed. The uShaka Marine World is well worth visiting, with highlights including the largest collections of sharks in the Southern Hemisphere. You can also get your adrenaline flowing on the water slides at Africa's biggest marine theme park. To seriously ramp up your adrenaline levels, do the Big Swing from Moses Mabhida stadium taking in the 360-degree-views of Durban.

  • Accommodation: Lodge or similar (twin share accommodation with en-suite facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Optional Activities: uShaka Marine World, Surfing & Moses Mabhida Stadium Big Swing

Day 9: Durban to Underberg Area - South Africa

Today we leave the balmy coast, travelling through Pietermaritzburg on our way into the southern Drakensberg Mountains. South Africa's tallest mountain range the Drakensberg is a lush and incredibly scenic region.

We head to our base at the foot of Sani Pass, the only road traversing the Drakensberg Escarpment and arguably the most impressive mountain pass in South Africa. For the next two nights, we camp at a peaceful lodge in this stunning mountainous setting.

The Sani Pass above the lodge was once a mule track that served as the trade route between the Underberg in South Africa and Mokhotlong in the Kingdom of Lesotho. In the afternoon you are free to relax and take in the beautiful views, breathe the fresh mountain air and go walking or hiking in the surrounding hills.

  • Accommodation: Lodge or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
  • Optional Activities: Hiking and walking trails
  • Travel: about 220km / 3 hours drive

Day 10: Underberg Area & Sani Pass - South Africa

Day 10, meet up with local guides and venture into Lesotho, travelling in a 4x4 vehicle.

We drive up the rugged Sani Pass, at 2874 metres above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountains and looking out for wildlife and birds. The guides tell tales of the early days when pioneers first forged this route, sharing a bit about the history of this remote area. We travel deeper into Lesotho stopping in a small village to visit a local home and get a taste of local culture and rural life in Lesotho. We visit a shearing shed where we get to see an angora goat or sheep being sheared by hand (in shearing season).

Then we 4x4 up Black Mountain - Lesotho's second highest mountain road pass at 3240 meters above sea level. We stop for a picnic lunch up on the pass, taking in the sweeping mountain views. Then we meet up with the local shepherds who spend the summer tending their flocks in the area. Next, we walk the short distance to a viewpoint looking onto Thabana Ntlenyana - the highest point in Southern Africa, at 3482 meters above sea level. From the towering mountain tops, we return to our camp at the foot of Sani Pass, stopping for a drink at the highest bar in Africa along the way.

  • Accommodation: Lodge or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
  • Optional Activities: Walking and hiking
  • Travel: about 30km / Full day tour

Day 11: Underberg Area to Battlefields & Drakensberg - South Africa

Today we delve into the history of the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields, where many a famous battle took place during colonial times. Thousands of British, Boer (Dutch settler) and Zulu soldiers died in fierce battles over territorial control and power in the 1800s.

First, we go to the site of the famous Battle of Blood River, where 10 to 20 thousand Zulu warriors armed with spears, were defeated by 470 Voortrekkers (Dutch pioneers) armed with guns. Then we visit the historic site of the Battle of Rorke's Drift, one of the most significant Anglo-Zulu battles. This intense 12-hour battle saw 150 British soldiers defend Rorke's Drift against over 3000 Zulu warriors. Next, we visit the site of the Battle of Talana Hill, also known as the Battle of Dundee, where the Boer War between British and Boer troops began in 1899.

From Talana Hill, we make our way through the Drakensberg foothills towards our lodge between the Royal Natal National Park and Cathedral Peak Reserve. Later in the afternoon we arrive at our remote lodge and take it easy. Take a dip in one of the rock pools or play a game of foosball, table tennis or pool at the lodge.

  • Accommodation: Lodge (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Travel: about 240km / 5 hours drive

Day 12: Drakensberg & Royal Natal National Park - South Africa

We spend today exploring the Royal Natal National Park, forming part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. Taking day packs with us we head into this scenic national park, featuring clear mountain streams and waterfalls.

This mountainous region of KwaZulu-Natal is ideal for walking, with numerous hiking trails to choose from. You can enjoy a short walk, or either a half or full day hike in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Horseback rides are another option (extra cost) and there is a comprehensive guidebook of the walking and horse trails. One of the highlights in the Drakensberg foothills is walking to the Amphitheatre geological feature to admire the dramatic cliff face. The caves in the area are also worth visiting to see ancient San rock art.

After a day of soaking up the stunning mountain views and fresh air, we return to camp for a wholesome dinner.

Note: An alternative hiking trail may be used in the case of poor visibility and weather conditions.

  • Accommodation: Lodge (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Guided Tugela Falls hike, horseback trails

Day 13: Drakensberg Mountains to Malealea - Lesotho

On day 13 we cross from the Drakensberg into northern Lesotho via Maseru Bridge Gate. Making our way through narrow passes in the undulating mountains we drive southwards to our lodge camp in the secluded Mafeteng District. There are an array of optional activities available, including cultural experiences and walks to admire the stunning mountain vistas.

  • Accommodation: Lodge (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Travel: about 350km / 8 hours drive

Day 14: Malealea - Lesotho

There are no set plans for the day, leaving you free to do optional activities, explore and relax. Options include going mountain biking in the hills of Lesotho to admire the beautiful scenery and be close to nature. Alternatively, you can go hiking and visit a local village to get a taste of the Basotho culture and the way of life here.

Lesotho pony trekking is the most famous activity on offer, taking you into the hills along scenic trails to waterfalls and mountain villages. Exploring on the back of a hardy Lesotho pony with a local guide is the best way to experience this hilly area.

  • Accommodation: Lodge (twin share tents with shared facilities) / WiFi
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Various pony treks (waterfalls, Bushman paintings & village), guided hiking trails, mountain biking & three-hour village, school and museum hike

Day 15: Malealea to Mountain Zebra National Park - South Africa

We are up early and back on the road, descending from the scenic hills of Lesotho. Returning to South Africa we pass through beautiful changing landscapes, en route to the Mountain Zebra National Park.

Covering some 284km² of semi-arid wilderness in the Karoo, the national park features a variety of biomes across its hills and valleys. The Mountain Zebra National Park is named after the Cape mountain zebras it was formed to protect in 1937. Having saved the species from extinction, the national park now hosts over 350 of these zebras. Today the park is also home to black rhino, Cape buffalo, cheetah and lion which have been introduced into the area. Numerous antelopes can also be seen here, such as black wildebeest, reedbuck, grey rhebok, eland, springbok, red hartebeest, kudu and gemsbok.

Making our way to tonight's camp inside the national park we watch for wildlife and birds from the vantage of our safari truck.

  • Accommodation: Rest Camp or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities) / WiFi
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Travel: about 430km / 9 hours drive

Day 16: Mountain Zebra Park to Addo Elephant National Park - South Africa

Today, we travel to Addo Elephant National Park where the game-viewing adventures continue. Addo Park is the top national park in the Eastern Cape and one of the largest in the country.

We spend the day game viewing in Addo Park, going in search of the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) and other creatures great and small. Addo is best known for its huge concentration of elephants, as well as for being home to the so-called Big Seven which includes two heavyweight marine species - the southern right whale and the great white shark. The game reserve is also home to the endemic dung beetle and large mammals such as spotted hyena, antelopes (hartebeest, eland, kudu, bushbuck and more) and zebras.

After seeing elephant herds and other animals, birds and creatures in the diverse Addo Elephant National Park we travel to our accommodation just outside of Port Elizabeth, right on the beachfront.

  • Accommodation: Resort or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Travel: about 300km / 5 hours drive

Day 17: Port Elizabeth to Tsitsikamma Forest & Storms River - South Africa

Today we are up early, travelling to Tsitsikamma National Park on the Garden Route of South Africa. The national park lies between the Indian Ocean and Tsitsikamma Mountains along a dramatic stretch of coastline, incorporating indigenous forests, rivers, plantations and Fynbos-covered hills. In the Tsitsikamma area of the Garden Route National Park, there are plenty of outdoor and nature-based activities on offer. Today you can go mountain biking, canoeing or black water tubing on Storms River, set off on a forest walk, take a boat cruise, do some bird watching or climb into the trees for a forest canopy tour.

From the wild Tsitsikamma Park, we drive to the nearby Bloukrans Bridge where you can do one of the highest bungee jumps in the world. We spend the night camping at a lodge in the small village of Storms River, near Tsitsikamma Park.

  • Accommodation: Travellers lodge or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Optional Activities: bungee jump, bridge walk, half-day tubing
  • Travel: about 170km / 3 hours drive

Day 18: Storms River to Oudtshoorn - South Africa

Start the day with breakfast in Storms River on the scenic Garden Route. After breakfast, we drive inland to Oudtshoorn in the Klein (Small) Karoo, where the horizons widen and populations dwindle.

We head to the semi-arid region between the Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges. Oudtshoorn is the self-proclaimed ostrich capital of the world, where all sorts of local ostrich products - from eggs to biltong and feathers, can be found.

Arriving in the Oudtshoorn area we take a tour of the nearby Cango Caves, a massive underground cave system. We enter the tall caverns and narrow passages of the caves to see the impressive limestone formations and marvel at the sheer size of this famous geological feature. After visiting the Cango Caves we return to our lodge in historic Oudtshoorn and enjoy a relaxing night in the quiet Karoo town.

  • Accommodation: Travellers Lodge or similar (twin share tents with shared facilities)
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Optional Activities: Cango Wildlife Ranch visit
  • Travel: about 210km / 4 hours drive

Day 19: Oudtshoorn to Hermanus - South Africa

From the semi-arid Small Karoo, we drive through rolling farmlands to the rugged southern coast of South Africa. Our journey takes us via Cape Agulhas - the southernmost tip of Africa, a dramatic stretch of coastline known for its treacherous waters. We visit the towering lighthouse erected in 1848 and look out over the stormy waters where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans are said to meet. After lunch at the tip of the continent, we make our way to the Cape Whale Route and the famous whale-watching hotspot of Hermanus. Once a small fishing village, today the marine life, especially the whales and dolphins, of Hermanus attracts visitors from across the globe.

In the afternoon you are free to participate in optional activities, do some land- or water-based whale watching (seasonal) and stroll around the town. This evening you can sample the nightlife and local cuisine (own account), celebrating your last night on safari!

  • Accommodation: Backpackers or similar (shared dorm room with shared facilities) / WiFi
  • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Optional Activities: Hermanus Whale Watching/Cruise
  • Travel: about 420km / 8 hours drive

Day 20: Hermanus to Cape Town - South Africa

Spend your last morning on safari exploring Hermanus, browsing the quaint shops and whale watching (in season). Take a walk along the rocky coastline on the boardwalk to spot whales, or join a whale-watching boat tour (extra cost). Visit the open-air Old Harbour Museum, a provincial heritage site conserving the historic fishing harbour that Hermanus once centred around.

Alternatively, head to nearby Gansbaai this morning for a thrilling shark cage diving adventure at this world-famous great white shark hotspot.

By lunchtime, we are on the road, following a scenic seaside road along the Cape Whale Coast. Our final stop is at a wine farm in the celebrated Cape Wine Region, surrounding Cape Town. We tour the winery and do some wine tasting, sampling locally produced wines, before continuing to Cape Town. Arriving in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town, our Southern African Overland Camping Safari comes to a close.

  • Meals included: Breakfast
  • Optional Activities: Shark cage diving
  • Travel: about 130km / 3 hours drive

Overland Safari Note:

This 20-day Kruger to Cape Town Overland Camping Safari is also available as an Accommodated Overland Safari following the same itinerary but offering lodge and backpacker accommodation instead of camping in tents. See the Full Tour Pricing above for the price of the accommodated tour version.

This tour is also available in a shorter version, covering a section of the same itinerary - the Durban to Cape Town Overland Camping Safari via Lesotho. The Kruger to Durban Overland Camping Safari via Eswatini also offers a shorter tour option, with a similar itinerary. For more details contact us.

Optional Adventure Pass

This tour comes with a highly recommended Adventure Pass, which is charged in addition to the tour price. We strongly recommend the Adventure Pass, as it includes major tour highlights and activities. The Adventure Pass can be pre-purchased when booking your tour, or at the start of your trip, payable in cash, directly to your tour guide.

Contact African Budget Safaris for a detailed and up-to-date itinerary description, showing exactly what is included in the Adventure Pass. See Full Pricing Info above for the Adventure Pass cost.

Overland Tour Accommodation:

Sleep in two-person dome tents with fly sheets, sewn-in groundsheets, zip-up insect screens and foam mattresses. The campsites usually have reasonable washing and showering facilities, electricity points and sometimes even a small shop, bar or swimming pool. We camp at hotels, backpackers, lodges and similar establishments, some with WiFi. Some nights we stay in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms and dorm rooms with shared facilities.

Overland Tour Transport:

Travel in a 24-seater, self-contained, custom-built safari truck with onboard tables, plug sockets, freezer, water tank, mini-library, iPod jack, safety features and 70-litre individual lockers. A safari vehicle is used for game drives.

Optional Extras and Excursions

For up-to-date and confirmed pricing info for optional items, please drop us an enquiry.

Kruger Park

  • Night game drive

Swaziland

  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding
  • Sunset game drive in Mlilwane
  • Guided birding walk
  • Umphakatsi Culture experience
  • Guided walks

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  • Night drive
  • Cultural tour
  • Cycling tour
  • Birding & walking tours

Durban

  • Durban city tour
  • uShaka Marine World
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium Big Swing

Drakensberg

  • Tugela Falls full-day hike
  • Horse rides
  • Hiking and walking trails

Malealea

  • Pony Trekking (full day waterfalls & San paintings)
  • San (Bushman) painting pony trek
  • One hour pony ride (to a village)
  • Guided hiking trails
  • Village hike (school & museum)
  • Mountain biking

Garden Route & Karoo

  • Bungee jumping
  • Bridge Walk
  • Half-day Tubing
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch

Whale Coast

  • Hermanus Whale Watching/Cruise
  • Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

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Kruger Park

  • Night game drive

Swaziland

  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding
  • Sunset game drive in Mlilwane
  • Guided birding walk
  • Umphakatsi Culture experience
  • Guided walks

iSimangaliso Wetland Park

  • Night drive
  • Cultural tour
  • Cycling tour
  • Birding & walking tours

Durban

  • Durban city tour
  • uShaka Marine World
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium Big Swing

Drakensberg

  • Tugela Falls full-day hike
  • Horse rides
  • Hiking and walking trails

Malealea

  • Pony Trekking (full day waterfalls & San paintings)
  • San (Bushman) painting pony trek
  • One hour pony ride (to a village)
  • Guided hiking trails
  • Village hike (school & museum)
  • Mountain biking

Garden Route & Karoo

  • Bungee jumping
  • Bridge Walk
  • Half-day Tubing
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch

Whale Coast

  • Hermanus Whale Watching/Cruise
  • Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai
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