South Africa Lodge Safari
This 12-day small group escorted holiday of South Africa takes in a range of safari and wildlife experiences and includes a journey along the Panorama Route. You also get to learn about recent South African history. Discover South Africa Swaziland’s best nature spots this wildlife adventure. Spend days searching for the Big Five a range of expert-led walking safaris and exhilarating game drives. After a day of exploring, stay in a mix of simple accommodation in the of national parks comfortable lodges perfect for relaxing.
- Wildlife spotting – A mix of game drives walking safaris in prestigious reserves national parks, offering the best opportunities to see the Big Five
- Soweto – Visit South Africa’s largest township to learn more about the recent history of apartheid Nelson Mandela
- St Lucia Wetlands – Stay within South Africa’s first world heritage site to search for colourful birdlife and wallowing hippo in the waterways, plus a chance to snorkel with tropical fish at Cape Vidal
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights premium guesthouse
1 Nights comfortable hotel
4 Nights comfortable lodge
5 Nights premium lodge
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
Safari Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 11
Lunch: 4
Dinner: 4
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join trip in Johannesburg. Afternoon visit to Soweto Township and The Apartheid Memorial
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Drive to Graskop via South Africa's Panoramic Route, taking in the stunning scenery of Blyde River Canyon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Full day of Safari Searching for the Big Five in Kruger National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4 Enter the Kingdom of Swaziland; Afternoon Game drive at Mkhaya Nature Reserve
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 5 Mkhaya on a morning safari; Afternoon drive to Ithala Game Reserve
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 6 Wake early for a walking Safari in Ithala to search for Rhino; Afternoon game drives
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Search for Africa's largest elephants the 'Big Tuskers' at Tembe Elephant Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 8 Game drives at Tembe, time to relax, swim or have a massage
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9 Drive down the coast to St Lucia Wetland Park on the Indian Ocean
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 10 The Indian Ocean from Cape Vidal; one of South Africa's best snorkelling spots and enjoy one last game drive!
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 11 Travel south to Durban, via Mtunzini
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Trip ends in Durban
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Durban.
