19 Day African Dream Tour (UMJ19)
Categories: Big 5 / Camping / Sightseeing / Wildlife
A semi-participation Camping Safari from Johannesburg to Cape Town through South Africa and Swaziland. Highlights include Mac Mac Falls, Kruger National Park, Kingdom of Swaziland, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Zululand, Drakensberg, Wild Coast, Addo Elephant National Park, Storms River, Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve, Bungi Jumping, Knysna, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Wine Estate, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Penguin Colony, False Bay.
At a Glance
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Pilgrims Rest
Departing from Johannesburg at 06h30 we head east towards Mpumalanga. A landscape characterized by mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests. We will stay the night in the old gold rush town of Pilgrims Rest, a living museum dating back to 1873. We explore the quaint town visit Mac Mac falls.
Overnight: Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge or similar
Day 2: Pilgrims Rest to Kruger National Park
This morning we visit the 'God’s Window' viewpoint before heading for the Kruger National Park. Big game country - exciting game drives provide us with excellent game viewing. Spot lion, elephant, rhino and other animals in one of the last African wildernesses. Early morning and afternoon game drives get us close to the wildlife.
Overnight: Berg en Dal Camp or similar
Day 3: Kruger National Park
Another day in the Kruger National Park.
Overnight: Berg en Dal Camp or similar
Day 4: Kruger National Park to Swaziland
The mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland, lead by King Mswati III, is one of 3 monarchies in Africa. Swazi’s are proud of their traditional lifestyle and cultures. Hlane is a home to white rhino, zebra, giraffe, elephant, ostrich, crocodile, wildebeest and impala as well as small populations of lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena.
Overnight: Ndlovu Camp or similar
Day 5: Swaziland
Another day in Swaziland.
Overnight: Ndlovu Camp or similar
Day 6: Swaziland to Hluhluwe
After visiting craft markets near Mbabane, we re-enter South Africa. Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve is a safe haven for the endangered black rhino. We have an afternoon and the following morning to do game drives in our vehicle and stop at hides and waterholes to watch game come down to drink. The first afternoon we visit a local Zulu village to learn about their culture, traditions and lifestyle.
Overnight: Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
Day 7: Hluhluwe
Another day in Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve.
Overnight: Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
Day 8: Hluhluwe to Drakensberg
Moving further south to the base of the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains). We have two nights here in chalets allowing time for walking along beautiful mountain stream paths, looking for Bushman rock paintings or just enjoying spectacular views.
Overnight: Chalets in the Underberg area
Day 9: Drakensberg
Another day in Drakensberg.
Overnight: Chalets in the Underberg area
Day 10: Drakensberg to Wild Coast
Passing rolling hills topped with Xhosa villages; we make our way to the Wild Coast. We stay overnight on the Wild Coast within walking distance of the beach. Dolphins are often seen surfing in the waves.
Overnight: Hole in the Wall
Day 11: Wild Coast
Day free to to explore the area on foot, meet local villagers and learn about the Xhosa culture or relax on the beach.
Overnight: Hole in the Wall
Day 12: Wild Coast to Addo Elephant National Park
A conservation success, Addo Elephant National Park offers a unique wildlife area, famous for the Addo elephants. We head out on game drives in search of elephant, black rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. Evening viewing at the floodlit waterhole allows us to watch the nocturnal animals.
Overnight: Addo Elephant Restcamp
Day 13: Addo Elephant National Park
Same as day 12.
Overnight: Addo Elephant Restcamp
Day 14: Addo Elephant National Park to Tsitsikamma
Indigenous Tsitsikamma forests surround the campsite at Storms River mouth, and there are walks up the Storms River Gorge and along the rocky coastline. There is an option of world’s highest bungi jump (own expense). Whale watching in season (July to November).
Overnight: Storms River Chalets
Day 15: Tsitsikamma
Same as day 14.
Day 16: Tsitsikamma to Oudtshoorn
After visiting ‘The Heads’ in Knysna, a town nestled on a tranquil lagoon we travel over the Outeniqua Mountains into the Little Karoo. In Oudtshoorn we visit the famous Cango Caves. We overnight outside Oudtshoorn and enjoy our final night under Africa’s starry skies.
Overnight: De Hoek Chalets or similar
Day 17: Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Visit Stellenbosch, for wine tasting. Explore Cape Town and the ‘Mother City's’ many attractions; visit Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak drive, the harbour at Hout Bay, enjoy the famous beaches and the V&A Waterfront. Optional visit to Robben Island (own expense). Meals at a variety of local restaurants (own expense).
Overnight: Hotel or Lodge in Cape Town
Day 18: Cape Town
Same as day 17.
Overnight: Hotel or Lodge in Cape Town
Day 19: Cape Town
We climb Table Mountain in the morning admiring the views over Table Bay and Cape Town. Spend the afternoon catching up on last minute curio shopping or just lazing on the beach absorbing the Cape’s sunshine.
Tour ends at +/-18h00 at your hotel.
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tour highlights
Kruger National Park
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Addo Elephant National Park
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Package Includes:
18 nights accommodation in Lodge, Chalets or Log cabins, entrance fees, use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags), transfer in minibus, meals as per itinerary, professional guide.
Package Excludes:
Flights, refreshments, porterage.
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