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Johannesburg to the Cape

Trip type: 
Nature & Wildlife
Activity level: 
Moderate
Max group size: 
12
Avg user rating: 
4.5
Africa, South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland | 21 days
Trip code: 
SA
Trip Overview: 

This trip offers you a great introduction to three fascinating countries, with a good balance of wildlife, culture and activity. 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 walking opportunities and spectacular scenery. The Cape region provides wonderful sightseeing, from visiting a vineyard to climbing Table Mountain and venturing to the Cape of Good Hope.

Trip Highlights: 
Cosmopolitan Cape Town
Drakensberg & Lesotho
Kruger National Park
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What's included: 

Transport - Minivan / safari truck, on foot.

Accommodation - Hotel (1nt), guesthouse (3nts), camping (11nts), mountain huts with shared facilities (3nts).

Meals - 17 breakfasts, 15 lunches & 14 dinners.

Trip Photos: 
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Thirsty giraffe! - South Africa
Thirsty giraffe! - South Africa
Beautiful landscape
local life
Table Mountain view
Ostrich
Drakensberg
Cape Point
Safari truck
Kruger's amazing wildlife
Beautiful Drakensberg mountains
Stunning Tsitsikama NP
Gorgeous Cape Town Waterfront
Finest vineyards
Boulder beach penguins
Soweto towers
Local Market
Zulu cultural tour
Setting up Camp
Drakensberg walk
Some cosy Guest Houses
Camp with a sea view...
Penguins walk- Boulder beach
group dinner

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.

Our Johannesburg to the Cape trip is just one of many South Africa tours. To find out more visit our South Africa Holidays page.