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20 day South African Explorer. Accommodated Overland Tour. Johannesburg to Cape Town
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Summary of this 20 day South African Accommodated Overland Tour
Accommodation: Two per room/permanent tent
Activitities:Game drives, nature walks, visits to popular tourist attractions, tracking excursions, wildlife rehabilitation centre, Cango Caves and many exciting optional activities.
Destinations: Johannesburg, Panorama Route (Mpumalanga), Kruger National Park, St Lucia Wetland Park (KZN), Durban, Royal Natal National Park, Drakensberg, Lesotho, Coffee Bay, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch Wine Route, Cape Town
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Day 1: Panorama Route, South AfricaOn the first day of your Accommodated Overland Tour, you leave behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, and head through the province of Mpumalanga and see some breathtaking vistas of the Lowveld. Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes will be some of today's highlights. You will spend the evening just outside of Kruger National Park. Lunch and Dinner. |
Days 2 & 3: Kruger National ParkYou get up early and visit a Wildlife rehabilitation centre for an educational experience before you enter Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and you stand a good chance of sighting Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo - Africa's famed Big Five.
An optional night drive with one of the South African National Park (SANP) rangers is an excellent way to see some of the nocturnal animals. Enjoy optional activities such as SANP Night Drive or Dawn Game Walk.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
Days 4 & 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, SwazilandToday you leave the Kruger Park and cross the border to Swaziland. There is an opportunity during your visit to Swaziland for curio shopping as you stop off to browse through the markets. Your next 2 nights are inside the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy optional activities such as Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding and Game Viewing. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
Day 6: South Africa - St Lucia World Heritage ParkLeaving Swaziland, you travel through the subtropical region towards the Indian Ocean. You will spend the afternoon exploring the St Lucia World Heritage Park and enjoying the unique sights. Enjoy optional activities such as a Lagoon Cruise. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
Day 7: Durban, KwaZulu-NatalYou drive to Durban where you will spend the night in this vibrant city, home to the largest Indian population outside of India and where Ghandi spent much of his youth.
It is possible to go out this evening to try one of Durban's famous curry restaurants or some of the local clubs and bars. Enjoy optional activities such as Dinner and night out in the city. Breakfast and Lunch. |
Days 8 & 9: Drakensberg, KwaZulu-NatalYou leave Durban and the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast and travel to the Royal Natal National Park to see your first glimpse of the mighty Drakensberg escarpment. The next day is spent at leisure. You can choose any of the local activities such as horse riding or relax in the spectacular surroundings. Enjoy optional activities such as Horse Riding, Hiking. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
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Page: 2 Days 10 & 11: Lesotho
After a full day's drive you arrive in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho with its breathtaking scenery. When border formalities are completed you climb into the mountains to your rustic overnight spot. The next day you get up early and those going on ...
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Page: 3 Day 19: Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands
After breakfast you set off for Stellenbosch – the most well known wine-growing region in South Africa. As this is the last night on tour you will go out to a local restaurant for Dinner. In whale season (between June and November) you divert through Herm ...
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Beautifully located along the coastline
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Halfway between George and the "Friendly City" Port Elizabeth, lies in the evergreen forests, along the rocky Coastline of Southern Africa, Tsitsikamma National Park, Eastern Cape.
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Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park
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The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park has been listed as a World Heritage Site. In the last decade, the ecological future of Lake St Lucia, the largest estuarine system in Africa, has come under threat
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