Travel through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland), combining cultural and wildlife experiences on this 12-day family adventure. The trip starts with an introduction to South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto, before heading out into the wilderness. Search for the Big Five in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, kayak around Kosi Bay and head north into the vast expanses of Hlane National Park. Venture into Kruger National Park for more unbelievable wildlife watching, participate in village life at a community homestay and get to see the stunning colours of Blyde River Canyon.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
4. This trip starts at noon on Day 1 and ends at approximately 3pm on day 12 at Johannesburg international airport. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm.
5. Camping accommodation on tihs trip is mainly in two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied. A sleeping bag is not included but is available for hire if you do not wish to bring your own. Please advise your booking agent if you would like to hire a sleeping bag. Pillows and towels are not provided when camping.
6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer to have your own tent/room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
7. This trip includes border crossings where you may be asked to present a birth certificate for any children travelling with you. As such it is a requirement that all children aged 17 or under travel with an original or certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate when entering or leaving the country. Any parents who aren't travelling will need to provide a legal document giving their consent for the child to travel also. To check the requirements for other situations, such as legal guardianship or unaccompanied travelling minors, visit the South African Department of Home Affairs.
8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
9. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.
2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
4. This trip starts at noon on Day 1 and ends at approximately 3pm on day 12 at Johannesburg international airport. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm.
5. Camping accommodation on tihs trip is mainly in two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied. A sleeping bag is not included but is available for hire if you do not wish to bring your own. Please advise your booking agent if you would like to hire a sleeping bag. Pillows and towels are not provided when camping.
6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer to have your own tent/room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
7. This trip includes border crossings where you may be asked to present a birth certificate for any children travelling with you. As such it is a requirement that all children aged 17 or under travel with an original or certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate when entering or leaving the country. Any parents who aren't travelling will need to provide a legal document giving their consent for the child to travel also. To check the requirements for other situations, such as legal guardianship or unaccompanied travelling minors, visit the South African Department of Home Affairs.
8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
9. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners.
- Transport: Overland truck, 4X4.
- Accommodation: Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights).
- Soweto - Cycle Tour.
- Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park - Game drives.
- Kosi Bay - Kayaking.
- Hlane Royal National Park - Guided 4x4 Sunset Game Drive.
- Kruger National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive.
- Kruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive.
- Phiring Village homestay experience.
- Panorama Route - Three Rondavels.
- Panorama Route - Bourkes Luck Potholes.
Dates & Pricing
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg
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Day 2: Hluhluwe Game Reserve
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Day 3: Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
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Day 4: Kosi Bay
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Day 5: Kosi Bay
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Day 6: Hlane National Park
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Day 7: Hlane National Park
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Day 8: Kruger National Park
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Day 9: Kruger National Park
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Day 10: Phiring village
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Day 11: Blyde River Canyon
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Day 12: Johannesburg
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