Südafrika & Swaziland Entdeckertour

1. Tag: Johannesburg

Arrive in Johannesburg at any time and make your way to the joining point hotel. Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.

Our starting hotel is located outside of the city of Johannesburg, but take some time to enjoy an excursion to Soweto or to the famous Apartheid Museum.

2. Tag: Johannesburg - Greater Kruger Area

Drive through scenic mountains, and experience a traditional dinner and local dancing in the evening. Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing

3. Tag: Krüger Nationalpark

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Kruger and watch wildlife from the comfort of the touring vehicle. Jump into our vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

Optional Activities:
Full Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
650ZAR per person. Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African NP.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

4. Tag: Greater Kruger Area - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Cross the border from South Africa to Swaziland. Visit Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation area in the Ezulwini Valley. The sanctuary is home to mountains, plains, and everything in between. It also has a plethora of birds and other animals, including warthogs, crocodiles, hippos, and more.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Visit

5. Tag: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Get out and explore Swaziland. Opt to go hiking, or mountain biking. Explore Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated in the Swaziland’s “Valley of Heaven”, the Ezulwini Valley. Take advantage of free time to go horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, or wildlife viewing.

Optional Activities:
Sunset Wildlife Safari Drive
345ZAR per person. Hop into an open air safari vehicle to explore Mlilwane's nature-rich plains at sunrise or sunset.

Guided Mountain Bike Tour/Rental
150-280ZAR per person. Take the option to explore Mlilwane and its wildlife by mountain bike along a series of trails and roads. Enjoy a gentle hourly ride along the plains with a bike rental, or opt for a 3-4 hour scenic guided mountain bike tour.

Guided Walk - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
300ZAR per person. Head out on foot to search for some of the species that call Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary home during this guided walk. Get a better feel for the landscape, animals, and birds of Swaziland.

Walking Trails
Free. An interwoven network of 9 trails covering well over 20km traverse Mlilwane, all well marked and mapped for easy reference. The trails vary in length and difficulty, weaving together the plains, shallows, mountain and forests.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Visit

6. Tag: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Saint Lucia

Depart for the beautiful Zululand area, re-entering South Africa in one of its most diverse regions. Opt to take a boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary. Stay in the St Lucia area near the coast. Here, take an optional boat trip on the estuary or go for a horse ride on the beach. The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park stands as a beacon to the efforts for conservation in South Africa.

Optional Activities:
St Lucia Wetlands Nature and Birding Boat Cruise
220ZAR per person. Hop on a boat and slowly cruise through the St Lucia Estuary while keeping a lookout for crocodiles, hippos, and birds.

7. Tag: Saint Lucia

Get out and explore. Opt to visit the Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park, which is a safe haven for both the white and black rhino. Lions, buffalo, elephants, and leopards also call this reserve home.

Optional Activities:
Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park Wildlife Safari Drive
880-1018ZAR per person. Hop into an open safari vehicle and go on a wildlife safari drive with a local expert. Be on the lookout for the Big Five and more.

St Lucia Wetlands Nature and Birding Boat Cruise
220ZAR per person. Hop on a boat and slowly cruise through the St Lucia Estuary while keeping a lookout for crocodiles, hippos, and birds.

Cape Vidal Excursion
715-825ZAR per person. This excursion introduces you to the beauty of this area in multiple ways during your choice of a half or full-day tour. Take a wilderness safari drive through UNESCO site Simangaliso Wetland Park, swim or snorkel in the waters of the Indian Ocean, walk along the shores of Cape Vidal.

Zulu Cultural Evening
440ZAR per person. Spend a fun filled night getting immersed in the Zulu culture with a Zulu dance performance, Zulu beer tasting, and a traditional South African braai (BBQ).

8. Tag: Saint Lucia - Durban

Enjoy a traditional Durban meal of "bunny chow" (hollowed out bread filled with curry). Spend most of the day travelling the coast to Durban. Explore the beach and dive into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean just out the front door of our guest house.

Optional Activities:
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.

9. Tag: Durban - Chintsa

Travel south into the heartland of the Xhosa people and on to Chintsa, a little piece of paradise with 15km (9.3 mi) of beach. South of Durban, travel to the Eastern Cape province, into the heartland of the Xhosa people, and on to Chintsa.

10. Tag: Chintsa

Spend the day enjoying the beach. Opt to surf, join a guided wildlife safari drive, or visit a local craft brewery. There is lots to do around Chintsa. Learn how to surf, take a horseback ride, hike, or enjoy the beautiful 15km (9.3 mi) beach. Opt to join a guided wildlife safari drive, enjoy an elephant encounter, or quad bike through the 4000 hectare wildlife reserve. Embrace your adventurous side and cycle or jump on the bus to Mama Tofu’s Xhosa village for an inspiring cultural experience. Visit the local craft brewery Emerald Vale to taste real home-brewed ale.

11. Tag: Chintsa - Addo Elephant Nationalpark

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Addo Elephant National Park in the touring vehicle. Today, cross many unique valleys and continue on to the Addo Elephant National Park, a unique wildlife area. Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Embark on a wildlife safari drive in search of resident elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, and even leopards. This national park may be most famous for elephants, the rest of its wildlife is fantastic, too. Listen to the wild sounds of Africa while enjoying a sundowner (cheers!) and sitting around the campfire at night.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Addo Elephant National Park Wildlife Safari Drive

12. Tag: Addo Elephant Nationalpark - Tsitsikamma

Afternoon visit to Tsitsikamma NP. Opt to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch, or bungee jump. Spend the next two nights camping in the Tsitsikamma area. Optional activities include hiking a portion of the Otter Trail or other short hiking trails along the coastline. We include the entry fee to Tsitsikamma National Park — now it's your turn to get out and explore it. Be sure to check out the beautiful hiking trails and suspension bridge.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Tsitsikamma National Park Visit

13. Tag: Tsitsikamma Nationalpark

Spend the day at Tsitsikamma National Park. Opt to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch, or bungee jump.

Optional Activities:
Bungee Jump
1400ZAR per person. Adrenaline junkies will be happy with a stop at the world's highest commercial bungee site. Opt to take the plunge or simply observe from the comfort solid ground. Shoot some amazing photos of those brave enough to dive into the abyss over the Bloukrans River.

Tree Canopy Tour
660ZAR per person. Venture into the magnificent Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest. Take a ride along canopies connected by giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees that are up to 700 years old.

Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey
375ZAR per person. Enjoy a tractor-trailer ride down the river pass and enjoy the beauty of the indigenous forest.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Tsitsikamma National Park Visit

14. Tag: Tsitsikamma - Knysna

Travel further west to the town of Knysna, famous for the Knysna Lagoon and the "Heads" (sea cliffs). Opt to visit a cheetah sanctuary or a monkey park en route to Knysna.

15. Tag: Knysna - Oudtshoorn

Visit the sea cliffs of Knysna Heads. Visit this dramatic natural formation of two sea cliffs guarding the entranceway from the sea to a lagoon. It's a great photo op, so be sure to have your camera ready to capture some breathtaking pictures. Opt to explore the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn or one of the many ostrich farms in the area. From Knysna, take a scenic drive to travel over the Outeniqua Mountains into the area known as Klein Karoo (“Little Karoo”), and make the quiet town of Oudtshoorn our base. Opt to explore the Cango caves or visit an ostrich farm.

Optional Activities:
Cango Caves Tour
150ZAR per person. Tour the fascinating Cango Caves with their subterranean dripstone caverns and towering formations. They're beautiful and otherworldly.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Knysna Heads Visit

16. Tag: Oudtshoorn - Kapstadt

Travel to beautiful Cape Town. Enjoy amazing views of Table Mountain, and explore the vibrant, cosmopolitan city at night.

17. Tag: Kapstadt

Depart at any time. We highly recommend booking an extra night in Cape Town to explore all that this area has to offer.