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South Africa Adventure

4.7(12,943 reviews)
South Africa
12 days
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Destinations

South Africa

Vibe

Adventure, Cultural, Nature

Intensity

Faster Paced Road Trip

Seasonality

Dry Season

Trip overview

From spotting the Big Five on the savanna to summiting the heights of Table Mountain, there are so many reasons to travel to South Africa. That’s why we’ve created South Africa Adventure, a 12 day trip that will have you immersed in indigenous Zulu communities, spotting herds of elephants and prides of lions on a once-in-a-lifetime safari, exploring dazzling cities, cruising around Cape Peninsula, and so much more. With an experienced group leader from the moment you land, an instant crew of mates and help with all your onward travel, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

Trip itinerary

As a rough idea, this is the daily schedule you can expect:

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Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
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Day 11
Day 12
Day 1
1 day

Arrive and meet the group Welcome to South Africa! Once you arrive in Johannesburg we’ll take you to our hostel. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight before meeting everyone in your group.

Day 2
1 day

Explore Johannesburg First up today we’re learning about the history of Soweto township on a bicycle tour. The Apartheid Museum will give us more context about South Africa’s past, then we’ll have a free afternoon to explore the sites of JoBurg before a local pub crawl. (B)

Day 3
1 day

Travel to Hazyview & the Panorama Route Today we leave JoBurg to head into the depths of Africa. We’ll stop for breakfast in Dullstroom, then drive the renowned Panorama Route to see some of Africa’s most stunning landscapes. (B)

Day 4
1 day

Kruger National Park We’re off to Kruger National Park, crossing our fingers for our first sightings of exotic wildlife on our drive. Tonight at our pre-erected campsite we’ll assist the cooks in making a traditional South African BBQ dinner, the perfect feast before tomorrow’s safari. (B, D)

Day 5
1 day

Open Vehicle Game Drive Today is a trip highlight - a once in a lifetime open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park! We’ll look out for herds of mighty elephants, rhinos, buffalos, prides of lions and lurking leopards, and our experienced guides will ensure we have the best possible experience. To-night we’ll enjoy another BBQ by the fire ...

Day 6
1 day

Travel to Eswatini This morning we’ll cross the border to Eswatini, a small landlocked nation that hosts Hlane Roy-al National Park. This evening is another chance to spot your favourite animals on a sunset game drive through the grasslands, then tonight we’ll be treated to a show from rangers performing their traditional style of Swazi singing and ...

Day 7
1 day

Zulu Community Stay Re-entering South Africa, we’ll head south towards Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, passing more breathtaking landscapes. After checking in to our traditional camp, we’ll visit a local village to learn about the traditional way of life here. Tonight we’ll share stories around the campfire and polish off another day of exploring with ...

Day 8
1 day

Explore Durban Today we’ll head to the coastal city of Durban. This afternoon opt to hit the beach, check out the region’s wine scene, face your fears on a skydive, browse out the markets, go surfing or dolphin spotting. Tonight we’ll learn how to make Bunny Chow, an authentic South African fast food. Think a loaf of bread filled curry… it’s ...

Day 9
1 day

Table Mountain This morning’s an early start as we’re off to catch our short flight Cape Town, a scenic city fea-turing world-class beaches, amazing architecture, pumping nightlife, and so much more. Later we’ll summit Table Mountain to witness an epic sunset over the city, then tonight we’ll check out the V&A Waterfront to wander, shop, pop in to ...

Day 10
1 day

Discover Cape Town Today we head off on a walking tour of Bo-Kaap, an area known for it’s colourful houses and Cape Malay culture. The tour will continue with a drive past the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall, Slave Lodge, District 6 Museum, Slave Lodge, The Castle, and Cape Town Stadium. This af-ternoon we’ll stroll Sea Point Promenade and ...

Day 11
1 day

Cape Peninsula Gear up for a day of adventure as we explore the dramatic beaches and cliffs of Cape Peninsula. We’ll go on a cruise to get up close and personal with wild fur seals, stop for photos at the im-pressive Chapman’s Peak, then explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and hang out with a colony of wild African Penguins on Boulders ...

Day 12
1 day

Check Out & Onward Travel Your amazing 12 day adventure comes to an end. You can either check out and make your way back home, extend your stay in Cape Town, or continue your travels in Africa. We’ll be on hand to help you with any onward travel! (B)

What's included

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Activities and Logistics
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • Apartheid Museum entrance
  • drive the Panorama Route
  • half day open vehicle game drive of Kruger National Park
  • sunset game drive in Hlane National Park
  • local village Zululand cultural experience
  • historic walk of Cape Town
  • return Table Mountain ticket
  • full day peninsula tour including entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • seal island boat cruise
  • Boulders beach penguins
  • private transport throughout plus an internal flights, meals as indicated, experienced group leader and local guides, onward travel help & planning, 24/7 support after the trip finishes.
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11 Breakfast, 5 Dinner
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