South Africa Overland Adventure - 17 Days

This 17 days Overland Expedition that covers the best of South Africa takes the traveler to the famous game parks of Krugar, Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi in Zululand, Mlilwane Game Reserve in Swaziland, past the Drakensburg Mountains, along the Garden Route and through the renowned Winelands of the Cape ending at Cape Town.

South Africa Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
The South Africa tour group depart at 06h30 from the Randburg Towers in Johannesburg, driving through Mpumalanga Province to the southern area of Kruger National Park. (All meals)

Day 2: Kruger National Park
The largest game reserve in South Africa stretches north to south over approximately 500 km and is home to the Big Five, as well as numerous other species of fauna and flora. Game drives in the park. (All meals)

Day 3: Swaziland
Mlilwane Game Reserve is one of the Royal Reserves, part of the kingdom's commitment to wildlife preservation. Possible game drive or guided walk in the park. (All meals)

Day 4 & 5: Zululand
From the South Africa tour group base in Zululand, rich in both cultural history and wildlife, we undertake a game drive in Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi famous for its contributions to saving the endangered rhino and the South Africa tour group enjoy a cultural experience to a local village. (All meals)

Day 6 & 7: Drakensburg
The central Drakensberg's main feature is the Giant's Castle Reserve, the largest national park in the area. Established in 1903, the highest tooth of the Drakensberg in the region is the 3409m Injasuti Dome. the South Africa tour group may be lucky enough to see the rare lammergeyer or bearded vulture as they enjoy the many walking and hiking trails in the area. (All meals)

Day 8 & 9: Wild Coast - Transkei
The Transkei, birthplace of former president Nelson Mandela, is well known for its stunning coastline, with superb surfing beaches and lush subtropical vegetation. the South Africa tour group stay at Port St Johns, an idyllic town on the coast, situated at the mouth of the Umzimvubu River, with dramatic cliffs, great beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. (All meals)

Day 10: Addo Elephant National Park
Found in the Sundays River Valley near the Zuurberg Range, the 15,000 hectare Addo Elephant Park is home to about 316 elephants, all that remain of the huge herds that once roamed the eastern Cape. (All meals)

Day 11 & 12: The Garden Route
The South Africa tour group install their camp for 2 nights at Plettenberg Bay, from where the South Africa tour group explore the Garden Route, an area of lush vegetation and abundant waterways bordering the coastal strip between the forests of the Tsitsikamma and the winelands of the Western Cape. Many optional activities are available in this area, from Scuba diving to Bungi jumping. (All meals)

Day 13: Oudtshoorn
The South Africa tour group move on to Oudtshoorn from where the South Africa tour group visit the Cango caves and an Ostrich Farm. (All meals)

Day 14: Western Cape and Wine Lands
The South Africa tour group travel through a picturesque fruit and wine growing valley known as the longest wine route in the world "Route 62". Guest Farm accommodation on the Robertson | Worcester wine route. (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)

Day 15 & 16: Cape Town
Set against its majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers historic and cultural attractions; explore the city and Cape Peninsula from your well-situated Waterfront hotel. A cable car ascent up Table Mountain (weather permitting) and a scenic drive to Cape Point are included. Numerous optional excursions. Breakwater Lodge (or similar). (Accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis only)

Day 17: Depart Cape Town
the South Africa tour group ends after breakfast.