20-Day The World in One Country Safari Explorer

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

Arrival in Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by your professional guide and transferred to the elegant Sandton district. This afternoon enjoy a guided city tour featuring Constitution Hill, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City, and the vibrant financial heart of Africa's economic powerhouse.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg (City, 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 to Graskop The Panorama Route

After breakfast depart for Mpumalanga, travelling through spectacular mountain scenery to the charming town of Graskop. Along the way visit some of South Africa's most famous natural attractions including God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, Lisbon Falls and the magnificent Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest green canyons in the world.

Distance: Approx. 450 km.

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

Leave the Panorama Route behind and continue to the world-famous Kruger National Park. Enter through one of the southern gates before enjoying an afternoon game drive in search of Africa's iconic Big Five. Your guide will introduce you to one of the richest wildlife ecosystems on the continent.

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 Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Kruger National Park with extensive game drives across diverse habitats. Keep your camera ready for unforgettable encounters with elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and countless other species.

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

Kruger to Eswatini

Today cross into the beautiful Kingdom of Eswatini, renowned for its rich culture and welcoming people. Travel through scenic mountain landscapes before arriving at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, where wildlife roams freely among stunning natural surroundings.

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

Discover Eswatini

Enjoy a full day exploring Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit local craft markets, cultural villages and enjoy optional guided nature walks or mountain biking through one of Southern Africa's most peaceful conservation areas. You can book to do a guided walk or horse riding.

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

Eswatini to St Lucia

Return to South Africa and continue to the subtropical coastline of KwaZulu-Natal. Arrive in St Lucia, gateway to the UNESCO-listed iSimangaliso Wetland Park. This afternoon enjoy an optional sunset boat cruise on the estuary, famous for hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

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-iMfolozi Game Reserve

Experience another incredible safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve and home to one of the world's largest populations of white rhino. Your pick up is at 6am and you return in the afternoon. Return to St Lucia for a relaxing evening.

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

St Lucia to the Drakensberg Mountains

Journey inland towards the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your scenic drive takes you via the highlands and a few stops. Towering sandstone cliffs, dramatic valleys and crystal-clear streams create one of South Africa's most spectacular landscapes.

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

Explore the Drakensberg

Spend the day discovering the magnificent Drakensberg. Today you go with your guide to Enjoy guided walks, waterfalls, mountain scenery, birdwatching and optional hikes through one of Africa's most beautiful mountain ranges. It can be a day long hike or half day.

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 to Lesotho

Cross into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, often referred to as the "Kingdom in the Sky." Travel through breathtaking alpine scenery before arriving at the charming Malealea Lodge. Your lodge is a very authentic lodge within authentic Lesotho where you get to meet real Basotho culture.

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

Experience Lesotho, pony trekking

Today you are booked for a pony trekking activity, you will take on the ponies and spend the day exploring traditional Basotho villages, meeting local communities and enjoying optional pony trekking or hiking through Lesotho's spectacular mountain landscapes.

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

Re-enter South Africa and journey into the historic Eastern Cape. Arrive in the charming Karoo town of Cradock, famous for its Victorian architecture, rich history and warm hospitality. You are staying in Cradock which is a stopover small quaint town in Eastern Cape.

Main Destination:

Addo Elephant National Park (South Africa)

Best Time To Visit January to December (All year)

High Season October to April (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather October to April (Warmer nights and mornings)

Wildlife in Addo Elephant NP

ElephantAbundant

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Show more

LeopardRare

HippoVery Rare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Tuishuise, Cradock

• Mid-range hotel located near Addo Elephant NP (South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Cradock to Addo Elephant National Park

Travel south to Addo Elephant National Park, home to over 600 elephants and one of South Africa's finest wildlife reserves. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhino and numerous antelope species.

Accommodation: Addo Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Addo Elephant National Park (South Africa)

Accommodation:

The Addo Wildlife Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Addo Elephant NP (South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Addo to Knysna The Garden Route

Travel west along the spectacular Garden Route, passing forests, beaches and dramatic coastal scenery before arriving in the picturesque town of Knysna on the shores of its famous lagoon.

Accommodation: Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

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

Accommodation:

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

• Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Discover Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

Enjoy a full day exploring the Garden Route including Knysna Heads, Plettenberg Bay, Brenton-on-Sea and optional whale watching (seasonal), lagoon cruises or forest walks. You can book a whale watching experience, golf or Amy other activities in the garden route.

Main Destination:

Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route, South Africa)

Accommodation:

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

• Luxury hotel in Knysna (Garden Route, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Knysna to Oudtshoorn

Travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Mountains into the Little Karoo. Visit the world-famous Cango Caves and an ostrich farm before overnighting at one of the region's finest country lodges.

Accommodation: De Opstal Country Lodge
Meals: Breakfast.

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

We leave the Karoo and Travel along the famous Route 62 through vineyards, mountain passes and charming country towns before arriving in Cape Town. The afternoon is free to relax or explore the vibrant V&A Waterfront.

Accommodation: The President Hotel
Meals: Breakfast.

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

Table Mountain Cape Peninsula and Cape Town

Today discover the highlights of Cape Town including Table Mountain (weather permitting), Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Penguin Colony, Bo-Kaap and the bustling V&A Waterfront.

Accommodation: The President Hotel
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Table Mountain (Cape Town, 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

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of an incredible journey through Southern Africa's diverse landscapes, cultures and wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City, 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.