Destination:
Botswana,
Eswatini,
Lesotho,
South Africa,
Zimbabwe,
Duration:
18 days
Travel Period:
January 2027 - December 2027
Travel from South Africa’s north to south, connecting with the country’s culture, landscapes and defining stories along the way. Search for wildlife in Kruger National Park, trace the legacy of Nelson Mandela, explore the Eastern Cape and end in Cape Town, where Table Mountain, coastal views and cosmopolitan energy come together. Continue to Victoria Falls for one of Africa’s great natural wonders, then cross into Botswana for Chobe National Park, known for its elephant herds and wildlife-rich riverfront.
Sightseeing highlights
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna and Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) in Cape Town
- View Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the Drakensberg mountains and Storms River Mouth, South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari
- See South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari
- Explore Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park with a Local Specialist
- Eswatini: Spend time in a Swazi Chief’s village, meeting community members who share their daily life, traditions and food with you. You’ll taste local pap and stew, see the crimson dress worn for cultural celebrations and join villagers for a hands-on drumming class. Music and dance give you a lively introduction to the pride and spirit of Eswatini.
Iconic Experience
- Hazyview: Take in the magnificent sights of Kruger National Park Area on your scenic drive.
- Kruger National Park: Explore Kruger National Park with a Local Specialist, learning how to read the bushveld through fresh tracks, distant calls and movement in the long grass. Look for the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo – and the Little Five, a clever safari twist that celebrates the smaller creatures of Kruger.
- Durban: Enjoy the views of the tropical east coast hub in Durban.
- Mpumalanga: Bask in the beautiful views of the Valley of 1000 Hills on your scenic drive.
- Gqeberha: Spend the day exploring Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, and all of its wonders.
- Cape Town: Discover the iconic sights in Cape Town.
- Victoria Falls: Experience the beauty of Africa's islands on your Zambezi River Cruise.
- Victoria Falls: Admire the cascading waters at Victoria Falls.
- Chobe National Park: Have the experience of a lifetime as you explore Botswana's Chobe National Park.
What's Included
- 12 Dinner (D)
- 17 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Your Itinerary
Welcome to Johannesburg
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Journey to the Kruger National Park Area
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Safari in Kruger National Park
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Onwards to Eswatini
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Head to Hluhluwe
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Venture to Durban (Umhlanga Rocks)
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Make Tracks for the Drakensberg Mountains
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A Day in the Drakensberg
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On the Road to the Eastern Cape Beaches
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Travel to Gqeberha
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On to Tsitsikamma National Park and Knysna
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Knysna Your Way
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Continue to Cape Town
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Cape Town Your Way
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Welcome to Victoria Falls
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Discover Majestic Victoria Falls
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Explore Botswana's Chobe National Park
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Farewell Victoria Falls
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Dates & Pricing
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Why book with RACT Travel?
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