The best way to experience South Africa to the fullest is by avoiding beaten tracks. We will show you this beautiful country and its people in an entertaining and relaxed way. You will see Ukuhlamba Drakensberg World Heritage site mountain, you'll view the Big 5 and go mountain biking. We'll take you on a wildlife safari and to see the Indian Ocean. You'll explore Isimangaliso World Heritage site and Lake St Lucia, where you'll go on a boat cruise to see crocodiles and hippos. We'll then show you the biggest tree in South Africa, Union Buildings, Nelson Mandela statue, Cullinan Diamond Mine, Mfolozi Game Reserve and farmstay and, to top it all, the spectacular Kruger National Park.  

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Johannesburg
  • End Pretoria
  • Countries
    • South Africa
  • City
    • Pretoria
    • Phuthaditjaba
    • Hluhluwe
    • Pongola
    • Johannesburg
    • Bennde Mutale
    • Phalaborwa
  • Theme Wild nature
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Johannesburg - Pretoria
    Day 1

    You'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to Pretoria. Time permitting, you'll visit Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Maders Eathouse and Industrial Shisa Nyama.

    Visited places:
    • Johannesburg
    • Pretoria
  • 2
    Drakensberg Mountain
    Day 2

    Today you'll drive through the scenic town of Clarens to reach Ukuhlamba World Heritage Site and stunning Drakensberg Mountain.

     

    Visited places:
    • Pretoria
    • Phuthaditjaba
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Up to the top of Drakensberg
    Day 3 - 5

    From the Sentinal Peak car park, we'll hike up the Chain Ladder to the top of the Drakensberg. We'll then see Tugela Falls, the second highest single drop falls in the world, and Mont-Aux-Sources. 

    Visited places:
    • Phuthaditjaba
  • 4
    Discover Hluhluwe
    Day 6

    Today you'll enjoy a relaxing game drive through Mfolozi Game Reserve in Hluhluwe.

    Visited places:
    • Phuthaditjaba
    • Hluhluwe
  • 5
    Isimangaliso Wetland Park
    Day 7 - 8

    You'll have plenty of time to explore Isimangaliso Wetland Park, declared World Heritage Site, and Lake St Lucia where you'll enjoy a boat ride among crocodiles and hippos, while watching the birdlife. You'll then spend a full day on a beach facing the Indian Ocean. Depending on your mood, you can choose among several optional activities, such as snorkelling, visiting a crocodile farm or deep sea fishing, 

    Visited places:
    • Hluhluwe
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Mkhuze Game Reserve
    Day 9

    Today you'll have a long walk among the fig forest.

    Visited places:
    • Hluhluwe
    • Pongola
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Ithala Game Reserve
    Day 10

    Enjoy a day of game driving.

    Visited places:
    • Hluhluwe
    • Pongola
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Manyelethi Game Reserve
    Day 11 - 13

    During these days you'll enoy game drives in the reserve, which has open borders with Kruger National Park. You'll surely view the amazing Big 5.

     

    Visited places:
    • Pongola
    • Johannesburg
  • 9
    Mthimkhulu Game Reserve
    Day 14 - 16

    You'll enjoy an unusual mountain bike safari through the Mthimkhulu sector of the Greater Kruger National Park and view the Big 5. You'll sleep in a camp on the banks of Letaba River.

     

    Visited places:
    • Johannesburg
  • 10
    Discover Bennde Mutale
    Day 17 -18

    You'll first enjoy a casual hike along the Mutale River. You'll have lunch in a “shebeen”, a typical local bar. Finally, you'll get close to the BaVenda people. 

     

    Visited places:
    • Johannesburg
    • Bennde Mutale
  • 11
    The African Ivory Route
    Day 19

    We'll take tou to see Vhembe Mountains and their  waterfall and then move on to Chatchingo Potholes. You'll see Fundudzi sacred lake and Thate Vondo Forest. You'll also have the unique opportunity to visit a local village and the chief’s "kraal". 

    Visited places:
    • Bennde Mutale
    • Phalaborwa
    Accommodation offered:
  • 12
    The biggest tree in the world
    Day 20

    Today you'll see Sunland Baobab, the biggest baobab in the world an the biggest tree in South Africa with a bar inside.

    Visited places:
    • Phalaborwa
  • 13
    Return to Pretoria / Johannesburg
    Day 21

    Before catching your flight home, you'll visit Cullinan Diamond Mine. If you decide to stay one more day: optional at Toerboer Lodge.

    Visited places:
    • Phalaborwa
    • Pretoria

Photogallery

  • Giraffes at Kruger Park
  • Union Buiildings gardens in Pretoria
  • View of Drakensberg Mountains
  • Mandela's statue and Union Buildings in Pretoria
  • Mkhuze Game Reserve
  • Lions in South Africa
  • Giraffe in South Africa

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    •  Breakfasts, lunches and three-course dinners will be served while on tour 
    Price does not include
    • Optional activities
    • Extra services and tips
    • Flights