South Africa itineraries


South Africa itineraries

Our South Africa itineraries are independent trips that we’ve created by combining several of our bite-sized South Africa adventure tours. Each one offers a truly unique and rewarding South Africa experience. We’ve selected attractive and centrally located accommodation with local character and warm welcomes. 

If you’re interested in one of our South Africa itineraries, but would like to add a few tweaks of your own, just let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll adjust your travel plan until it’s just right. If you would prefer to build your own trip, take a look at our bite-sized South Africa self-drives.

All of the South Africa itinerary prices shown are valid until Ocotber 31st 2010. The price quoted does not include international flights, although we can arrange these for you as well. At the bottom of this page you’ll find general information on our South Africa itineraries and how to contact us.

South Africa itinerary #1
Garden Route and Game Drives
Route: Cape Town, Wine in Stellenbosch, Ostriches in Oudtshoorn, Oysters and natural beauty in Knysna, River Safari, Port Elizabeth
Duration 14 days/ 13 nights
Price £1293 per person – based on 2 people
Departure Daily, all year round
Transportation Rental car

This two-week South Africa itinerary will take you on an adventurous road trip to the best locations on the Garden Route. You’ll start off with a relaxing visit to lively and beautiful Cape Town before driving along the Garden Route in the comfort of your own rental car. You’ll pass through stunning winelands and rugged mountains to the ostrich capital of Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. Next, you’ll cross blue lagoons, explore wild beaches and discover thickly forested National Parks. At the end of this memorable South Africa itinerary, you’ll stay at a very special place or ‘bijsonder plekkie’ in the bush, take Big Five game drives over the African savanna.

Click here for more about our Garden Route self drive.

South Africa itinerary #2
Go South Africa
Route: Jo’burg/Pretoria – Hazyview – Blyde River – Kruger Park – Swaziland (Mlilwane) – Hluhluwe – St Lucia, Durban/Umhlanga – Addo – Knysna – Oudtshoorn – Swellendam – Hermanus – Cape Town
Duration 20 days/ 19 nights
Price £1537 per person – based on 2 people
Transport Rental car
Departure Daily, all year round

All of South Africa’s top attractions are included in this comprehensive itinerary. Using your own rental car you’ll drive past Blyde River Canyon, on to spectacular sights at Kruger National Park and then on to the markets of Swaziland. Your next stop will be the wildlife reserve at Hluhluwe, before a relaxing day at Umhlanga beach, before flying on to Port Elizabeth the next day. From Knysna you can go whale and dolphin spotting or hiking into lush Tsitsikamma National Park.

Then, you’ll continue your journey along the world famous Garden Route to Oudtshoorn with its ostrich farms and the Cango caves. Finally, you’ll spend some time in the beautiful Cape Winelands before making your way to stunning Cape Town. During this South Africa itinerary you’ll stay in traditional rondavels, beehive huts, bush chalets and working ostrich farms.

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South Africa itinerary #4
The Ultimate South Africa Experience
Route: Pretoria, Hazyview, Blyde River, Timbavati Bush Camp, Kruger Park, Swaziland (Mlilwane), Hluhluwe, St Lucia, Durban/Umhlanga, Port Elizabeth, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Swellendam, Hermanus, Cape Town
Duration 20 days/ 19 nights
Price £1609 per person – based on 2 people
Transport Rental car
Departure Daily, all year round

This South Africa itinerary really does have it all. First, you’ll visit the Blyde River Canyon before staying in a genuine bush camp in a Private Greater Kruger Game Reserve lodge for a real walk on the wild side. You’ll visit the lively traveller town of St Lucia, with its swamplands which are home to hippos and rhinos. Afterwards, you can relax at the beach near Durban before flying down to Port Elizabeth, where you’ll begin your Garden Route adventure. From Knysna you can try hiking, kayaking and whale-watching before continuing to Oudtshoorn, where you’ll sleep amidst ostrich farms. Finally, you’ll make your way to Cape Town, where you can climb Table Mountain, meet the penguins of Boulders Beach, stand at the end of the continent at Cape Point, and explore the beautiful surrounding winelands. You’ll stay in genuine African accommodation ranging from bush camps to rondavels to beehive huts and cosy bed & breakfasts.

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South Africa itinerary #5
Eastern Nature Trail
Route: Pretoria, Hazyview, Blyde River, Kruger Park, Swaziland (Mlilwane), St Lucia, Umhlanga, Drakensberg, Johannesburg
Duration 14 days/ 13 nights
Price £992 per person – based on 2 people
Transport Rental car
Departure Daily, all year round

This two week itinerary will take you an alternative route through South Africa. Sticking to the Eastern side of South Africa, you’ll find adventure, culture, fun and relaxation in only two weeks. You’ll spend the night in rustic rondavels at a genuine bush lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park, enjoy a homecooked braai prepared on campfire and take spectacular game drives in search of the Big Five. Later, you’ll visit the Mlilwane National Park in Swaziland, where you’ll explore the wilderness on horseback or on foot (being careful to watch for the crocodiles!). Then, you’ll continue to the beaches near Durban for some rest and relaxation before trekking through the stunning Drakensberg Mountains.

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