20-Day World in One Country – the Ultimate Africa Trip

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Johannesburg

You'll arrive in Johannesburg where your private guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, there's flexibility to rest up, wander around the city, or just settle in after traveling.

Johannesburg, Soweto

Included Activities
Airport transfer

Optional Activities
Soweto tour
Apartheid Museum visit
Sunset dining experience.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg Airport (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Garden Court Sandton City

• Mid-range hotel in Johannesburg (City, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Johannesburg, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

Head out from Johannesburg toward the Panorama Route, where you'll take in dramatic cliff faces, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks. Guided walks through this region show off the landscape's best angles as you travel from viewpoint to viewpoint.

Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Included Activities
Guided Panorama Route tour
Scenic hikes
Landmarks
Blyde River Canyon.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Graskop Hotel

• Mid-range hotelnear Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Graskop to Kruger National Park

After leaving Graskop, you'll drive into Kruger National Park for an afternoon safari. An expert guide handles the open vehicle while you watch for wildlife as the sun starts dropping and the bush comes alive at dusk.

Graskop, Kruger National Park

Meals
Breakfast (Private bush breakfast), Dinner (Dining under the stars at the safari lodge)
Included Activities
Game drives
Landmarks.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

aha Nkambeni Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Southern Kruger NP (South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger National Park Safaris

Another full day in Kruger with both morning and afternoon game drives tracking animals and birds. You'll have a private breakfast in the bush, then end the day watching the sunset from your vehicle before heading to dinner under the stars.

Kruger National Park

Meals
Breakfast (Private bush breakfast), Dinner (Dining under the stars at the safari lodge)

Included Activities
Game drives
Optional Activities
Night drive.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Accommodation:

aha Nkambeni Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Southern Kruger NP (South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Eswatini, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Kruger National Park to Eswatini
Cross into Eswatini (the Kingdom in the Sky) and spend time at a local market checking out Swazi crafts and goods. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary lets you see the landscape and learn about traditional customs before settling into your mountain lodge.

Meals
Breakfast

Included Activities
Swazi cultural experience
Guided nature walks
Optional Activities
Craft market shopping
Traditional dance experience
Landmarks
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.

Main Destination:

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August (It never gets very busy)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Mlilwane WS

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LeopardVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

HyenaNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut

• Mid-range bush camp located inside Mlilwane WS (Eswatini)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Eswatini

This morning includes a guided walk around Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to see the local wildlife and scenery. You'll also visit a Swazi market for traditional crafts, then return to your lodge to take advantage of the mountain views.

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Meals
Breakfast

Included Activities
Morning guided exploration at Mlilwane
Optional Activities
Hiking trails
Wildlife sanctuary visit
Landmarks.

Main Destination:

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Eswatini)

Accommodation:

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Rest Camp Hut

• Mid-range bush camp located inside Mlilwane WS (Eswatini)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

St Lucia

Travel back into South Africa heading toward St. Lucia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As evening arrives, you'll take a guided sunset cruise on the estuary spotting hippos, crocodiles, and lots of bird species in this coastal area.

St Lucia, Isimangaliso Wetland Park

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Estuary Sunset estuary cruise
Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
St. Lucia Estuary.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks, South Africa)

Best Time To Go May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January (Busiest during South African school holidays)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Elephant Lake Hotel

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Hluhluwe Safari

A guided safari drive through Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park gives you chances to see elephants, rhinos, and coastal wildlife. By afternoon you'll head to the beach to relax and take in the natural surroundings.

Hluhluwe

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Hluhluwe Safari Drive
Landmarks.

Main Destination:

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park (KZN Parks, South Africa)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

Show more

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Elephant Lake Hotel

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (KZN Parks, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Hluhluwe to Drakensberg Mountains

Travel inland to the Drakensberg Mountains with their steep cliffs, hiking trails, and ancient San rock art. You'll arrive at your lodge with time to settle in and take in the mountain views.

Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Drakensberg Mountains.

Main Destination:

Drakensberg Mountains (Mountain Range, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

• Mid-range lodgenear Royal Natal (Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Drakensberg Mountains

Spend the day hiking through Royal Natal National Park to see the Amphitheatre formation. You'll have choices like horse riding or visiting San rock art sites, plus a scenic picnic lunch before returning to your lodge for the evening.

Royal Natal National Park

Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Guided hikes
Optional Activities
Hiking
Horse riding
San rock art tours.

Main Destination:

Drakensberg Mountains (Mountain Range, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

• Mid-range lodgenear Royal Natal (Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Drakensberg Mountains to Lesotho

Drive through the scenic Sani Pass mountain road into Lesotho, heading toward the Maluti Mountains. Your lodge arrival gives you a peaceful evening in this highland kingdom to unwind.

Sani Pass, Malealea

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Cultural introduction.

Main Destination:

Malealea (Village, Lesotho)

Accommodation:

Malealea Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Malealea (Village, Lesotho)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Lesotho Pony Trekking

Explore Lesotho's dramatic mountain landscape at your own pace with options like pony trekking, hiking, or visiting a local Basotho village if you're interested. Back at your lodge you'll relax by the fire with mountain views and dinner under the stars.

Malealea

Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Fireside dinner under the stars)
Optional Activities
Pony trekking
Hiking
Village visits.

Main Destination:

Malealea (Village, Lesotho)

Accommodation:

Malealea Lodge

• Mid-range lodge in Malealea (Village, Lesotho)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Lesotho to Cradock

Travel through the Eastern Cape Karoo to Cradock, a historic town with charming streets to wander. Mountain Zebra National Park is on your route before checking into a boutique heritage hotel for the night.

Cradock, Mountain Zebra National Park

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Scenic drive.

Main Destination:

Mountain Zebra National Park (South Africa)

Best Time To Visit October to April (Warmer)

High Season Never (The park gets very few visitors)

Best Weather October to April (It is warmer)

Wildlife in Mountain Zebra NP

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Show more

Black RhinoRare

ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

LeopardNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Addo Wildlife Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Addo Private GR (South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cradock to Tsitsikamma

Leave Cradock and drive through scenic countryside toward the lush forests of Tsitsikamma. You'll arrive at your accommodation in the forest with the afternoon free to explore the coastal surroundings at leisure.

Cradock, Tsitsikamma National Park

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Scenic drive
Leisure time
Landmarks
Tsitsikamma National Park.

Main Destination:

Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route NP (Garden Route NP, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa

• Luxury hotelnear Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsitsikamma

Explore Tsitsikamma National Park with marine activities spotting dolphins and other wildlife. See the Big Tree, an 800-year-old yellowwood standing over 36 meters tall, then hike along the Suspension Bridge Trail with coastal views. Optional kayaking or zip-lining through the treetops are available if you want more adventure.

Tsitsikamma National Park, Stormsrivier

Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner in the Tsitsikamma region)
Included Activities
Scenic drive
Leisure time
Optional Activities
Kayaking
Zip-lining through the treetops
Nature walk
Landmarks
Tsitsikamma National Park
Storms River Mouth
Big Tree (Outeniqua Yellowwood).

Main Destination:

Garden Route National Park (Knysna Section) (Garden Route NP, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa

• Luxury hotelnear Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Tsitsikamma to Oudtshoorn

Travel along the Garden Route to Oudtshoorn, known for ostriches. A private tour of an ostrich farm shows how these birds are raised and managed. You'll also explore Cango Caves with their impressive limestone formations before heading to your lodge.

Oudtshoorn

Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Ostrich farm visit
Cango Caves exploration.

Main Destination:

Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa)

Accommodation:

De Opstal Country Lodge

• Mid-range guest house in Oudtshoorn (Garden Route, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Oudtshoorn to Cape Town

Leave Oudtshoorn for Cape Town, arriving at your luxury hotel with ocean views. Spend time at the V&A Waterfront checking out shops and restaurants, then have dinner at a top Cape Town restaurant.

Oudtshoorn, Cape Town

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Scenic drive
Optional sunset cruise
Optional Activities
Sunset cruise
Landmarks
V&A Waterfront.

Main Destination:

Route 62 (Highlight, South Africa)

Accommodation:

the President Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Town, Table Mountain

Take the cable car up Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, for panoramic views across the city. A guided tour follows, hitting Bo-Kaap, Company's Garden, and Castle of Good Hope. You'll have free time for Greenmarket Square or Long Street before returning to your hotel.

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Table Mountain cable car ride
Guided city tour
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Bo-Kaap
Company's Garden
Castle of Good Hope
Greenmarket Square
Long Street.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City, South Africa)

Accommodation:

the President Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, Cape Town

Cape Town to Cape Peninsula
Spend the full day on the Cape Peninsula starting with the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive. Visit Boulders Beach for the African penguin colony, then head to Cape Point Nature Reserve. A funicular ride takes you up to the historic lighthouse where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet before driving back to Cape Town.

Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
Cape Peninsula tour
Boulders Beach penguin visit
Cape Point exploration
Landmarks
Chapman's Peak Drive
Boulders Beach
Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Main Destination:

Cape Point (Cape Peninsula, South Africa)

Accommodation:

the President Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Final Shopping

Your final morning in Cape Town allows last-minute shopping at the V&A Waterfront or local craft markets. If timing allows, consider visiting Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or grabbing a leisurely brunch with ocean views before your private transfer to the airport.

Main Destination:

Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town, South Africa)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.