South Africa holidays, Johannesburg to the Cape
| country: | South Africa |
| location: | Kruger National Park, Western Cape |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 26 Nov, 24 Dec 2010: 14 Jan, 11 Feb, 4 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec |
| price: | From £1669 - £2599 (21 days) including flights from the UK. From £999 - £1199 excluding flights. Local payment 1200 ZAR. |
| late availability: | Late availability on 26th November departures |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
read 5 travellers reviews
"Amongst all the exciting wildlife to be seen on this trip, another highlight would be the dramatic landscapes of the rugged Drakensberg Mountains and the exhilaration of camping 20ft from the sea! After such a thrill, relaxing in waterfalls at Tsitsikama National Park would also be a very welcome activity."
- Lisa, responsibletravel.com
- Lisa, responsibletravel.com
the amazing things you'll be doing
This trip offers you a great introduction to three fascinating countries, with a good balance of wildlife, culture and activity. You enjoy some superb game viewing in South Africa's national parks, visiting Kruger, Mkuzi and Addo Elephant Park. Swaziland's Malolotja reserve, the Drakensberg and Lesotho offer great hiking opportunities and spectacular scenery. The Cape region offers wonderful sightseeing, from visiting a vineyard to climbing Table Mountain and venturing to the Cape of Good Hope.
Big Game & Zulus
In the immense wilderness of South Africa’s national parks you should see elephant, lion, zebra, giraffe and a whole host of other wildlife on a series of game drives. You will also have a glimpse of authentic Zulu culture in a local village. In Malolotja you can walk through Swaziland’s hills and Mkuzi offers excellent rhino viewing.
Mountains, Karoo & Garden Route
Two nights in the stunning Drakensberg range, where you’ll walk in fantastic scenery, are followed by exploration of Lesotho's highlands and the semi-desert of the Karoo. From Addo Elephant NP you join the classic Garden Route at Tsitsikamma NP. Inland you’ll visit the wineries at Stellenbosch before going to Cape Town to enjoy Table Mountain, Cape Point and many other highlights.
Don’t like camping?
Kruger, Mountains & Cape 19 days ref. SH. Following a similar itinerary to our Johannesburg to the Cape trip, instead of camping you’ll stay in an interesting mix of hotel, cabin, chalet and permanent tented lodge accommodation.
Big Game & Zulus
In the immense wilderness of South Africa’s national parks you should see elephant, lion, zebra, giraffe and a whole host of other wildlife on a series of game drives. You will also have a glimpse of authentic Zulu culture in a local village. In Malolotja you can walk through Swaziland’s hills and Mkuzi offers excellent rhino viewing.
Mountains, Karoo & Garden Route
Two nights in the stunning Drakensberg range, where you’ll walk in fantastic scenery, are followed by exploration of Lesotho's highlands and the semi-desert of the Karoo. From Addo Elephant NP you join the classic Garden Route at Tsitsikamma NP. Inland you’ll visit the wineries at Stellenbosch before going to Cape Town to enjoy Table Mountain, Cape Point and many other highlights.
Don’t like camping?
Kruger, Mountains & Cape 19 days ref. SH. Following a similar itinerary to our Johannesburg to the Cape trip, instead of camping you’ll stay in an interesting mix of hotel, cabin, chalet and permanent tented lodge accommodation.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London |
| Day 2: | Johannesburg; free day |
| Day 3: | Mpumalanga; Pilgrim’s Rest |
| Day 4-5: | Kruger National Park; game drives |
| Day 6: | Malolotja Reserve, Swaziland; explore on foot |
| Day 7-8: | Mkuzi Game Reserve- Zululand; game drive |
| Day 9: | Drakensberg Mountains |
| Day 10: | Drakensberg Mountains; hikes |
| Day 11-12: | Lesotho; pony-supported hiking |
| Day 13: | Karoo |
| Day 14: | Addo Elephant National Park; game drive |
| Day 15-16: | Tsitsikamma National Park; Storms River gorge |
| Day 17: | Western Cape; Knysna Heads & Garden Route |
| Day 18: | Cape Town; Stellenbosch wine tour |
| Day 19: | Cape Town; Cape Point, Boulder's Beach penguin colony |
| Day 20: | Table Mountain; flight to London |
| Day 21: | Arrive London |
travellers' tales
Kruger National Park was the most exciting - we saw absolutely everything there was to see - Rhino, Hippo, Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Crocodiles, Hyenas, Baboons, Water Buffalo, Impala, Wart Hogs, Kudu, Springbok and Birds too numerous to mention. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: We visit an authentic Zulu village and foster a better relationship between community and NP using local guides etc. We support a project to take disadvantaged local children to game parks so that they can experience a safari for themselves. Our local agent works in conjunction with the SOS children’s home in Ennerdale Johannesburg. The children spend a weekend in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve giving them a chance to see some of the wildlife indigenous to South Africa. It also introduces the children to conservation issues and hopefully will encourage some of them to go on and study conservation and the natural world in the future. Our small-group style of travel ensures we have little impact upon the environment. The national park fees that you pay contribute to conservation and preservation of these areas.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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