Kruger, Eswatini & Lesotho Safari 14D/13N

Kruger, Eswatini & Lesotho Safari 14D/13N

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Kruger, Eswatini & Lesotho Safari 14D/13N

14 Days Starting in Johannesburg, South Africa and ending in Gqeberha, South Africa

Visiting: Kruger National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, St. Lucia, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Drakensberg Mountains, Malealea, Graaff-Reinet, Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

27355

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Camping, Safari Tours

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $2962

NB: Prices correct on 18-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 14-day adventure through South Africa and Lesotho with the Kruger, Eswatini & Lesotho Safari. Experience thrilling wildlife drives in Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, hike the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, and enjoy a sunset excursion to the Valley of Desolation. This tour offers a blend of nature and culture, including visits to the Mandela Capture Site, Howick Falls, and a Basotho village. Stay in a mix of tent camping and lodges, with all meals included. From the bustling city of Johannesburg to the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, this safari promises an unforgettable journey through diverse landscapes and rich wildlife.

Highlights

  • Go on wildlife drives at Kruger National Park and the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve

  • Hike through the Drakensberg Mountains

  • Enjoy a sunset excursion to the Valley of Desolation

  • Explore the Panorama Route with views of God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels

  • Take a nature walk and game drive in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Visit the Mandela Capture Site and Howick Falls

  • Experience a boat cruise on St. Lucia estuary

  • Visit a Basotho village in Lesotho

Itinerary

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Day 1: Johannesburg - Kruger National Park, South Africa

Location: Kruger National Park

Accommodation Name: Kruger National Park

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Duration: 13 Days

Departure Time: 07:00


Johannesburg - Kruger National Park (L/D)


Your first day begins with you, your fellow travellers, and the tour operator meeting at a guest lodge in Johannesburg (you will have to be there at 06:30 am). Once the adventure truck is packed up, you and your group will begin your journey along old trade routes to the amazing Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s biggest game reserves. Overnight in Kruger National Park.


Note: This afternoon you will have the option (subject to availability) to go on a drive to see the sunset, at your own expense. You must book this drive with your tour guide beforehand.

Day 2: Kruger National Park, South Africa

Location: Kruger National Park

Accommodation Name: Kruger National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kruger National Park Game Drive (B/L/D)


On Day 2, you will embark on an exciting, all-day drive to try and spot some of the abundant wildlife to which Kruger is home, including each of Africa’s big five game animals: the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and cape buffalo. You might also choose to traverse through the park on 4x4 vehicles, which could give you a much more up close and personal experience with the area and its inhabitants. Overnight in Kruger National Park.


Note: This afternoon you will have the option (subject to availability) to go on a drive to see the sunset, at your own expense. You must book this drive with your tour guide beforehand.

Day 3: Kruger National Park, South Africa

Location: Kruger National Park

Accommodation Name: Kruger National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kruger National Park - Panorama Route (B/L/D)


On Day 3, you will drive through the picturesque Panorama Route, a stretch of land that features stunning views of three natural wonders: God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels. Overnight in Kruger National Park.


Note: This morning, before heading to the Panorama Route, you will have the option (subject to availability) to go on a bushwalk, at your own expense.

Day 4: Kruger National Park, South Africa - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini

Location: Kruger National Park

Accommodation Name: Mlilwane

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kruger National Park - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (B/L/D)


On Day 4, you will make the journey to Eswatini, specifically to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. The drive through Kruger brings the exciting possibility of viewing more wildlife as you make your way south to Eswatini. Once you cross the border, your journey will be one amid mountains and forests. Overnight in Mlilwane.

Day 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini

Location: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Accommodation Name: Mlilwane

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (B/L/D)


Day 5 will begin with a morning hike through Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is Eswatini’s oldest reserve. You will learn more about this beautiful area through a nature guided-walk. The rest of the afternoon will be open for you to enjoy as you please – you might choose to relax at the reserve or participate in optional activities such as going on a game drive, mountain biking or hiking.

Day 6: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini - St. Lucia, South Africa

Location: St. Lucia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - St. Lucia (B/L/D)


On Day 6, you will leave Eswatini for St. Lucia in South Africa to go south into what was once known as Zululand, the area once ruled by King Shaka Zulu who united the Zulu clans.

Day 7: St. Lucia, South Africa

Location: St. Lucia

Accommodation Name: St Lucia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Game Reserve (B/L/D)


On Day 7, you will start the day with a game drive throughout the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, a park keen on conservation efforts and home to a rich stock of wildlife including Africa’s Big 5 game animals. In particular, the reserve has helped with efforts to preserve the endangered rhinoceros. After your game drive, you’ll head back to your accommodation to rest before taking a leisurely boat cruise on St. Lucia estuary. Overnight in St Lucia.

Day 8: St. Lucia - Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, South Africa

Location: uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Accommodation Name: Drakensberg Mountains

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

St. Lucia - Durban - uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (B/L/D)


On Day 8, you will make your way to the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that extends across the length of the Kwazulu-Natal province. On the way to the park, you will make a stop at the beautiful city of Durban before continuing our way and spot at the scenic and beautiful Howick Falls – a 95-meter high waterfall – and also at the site where Nelson Mandela was captured by police in 1962. Overnight in Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 9: Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa

Location: Drakensberg Mountains

Accommodation Name: Drakensberg Mountains

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drakensberg Mountains Hike (B/L/D)


Today is all about exploring the Drakensberg Mountains through hiking. Your local guide will choose a trail and pace that suits everyone in the group, and you will have the chance to see local art by San people throughout the hike. Separate hiking options may be offered depending on each person’s abilities. Overnight in Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 10: Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa - Malealea, Lesotho

Location: Malealea

Accommodation Name: Malealea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drakensberg Mountains - Malealea (B/L/D)


Day 10 begins with a drive through the mountains to Malealea. On the way, you will have an opportunity to visit a restaurant that sometimes offers views of wild vultures. After eating, you will continue on the winding road through the cliffs at Golden Gate National Park, ultimately arriving in Malealea, a mountain village in Lesotho. Overnight in Malealea.

Day 11: Malealea, Lesotho

Location: Malealea

Accommodation Name: Malealea

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Malealea - Basotho Village Visit (B/L/D)

Today, you will continue to hike through the mountains, this time ending at the mountain village of the Basotho people. The Basotho are known for their ponies that are accustomed to traversing through the mountainous terrain. They also are known for their unique blankets and hats. Overnight in Malealea.

Note: This afternoon you have the option to take a Basotho pony ride, at your own expense.


Day 12: Malealea, Lesotho - Graaff-Reinet, South Africa

Location: Graaff-Reinet

Accommodation Name: Graaff-Reinet

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Malealea - Graaff-Reinet (B/L/D)

On Day 12, you will descend from the mountains and begin your journey into the Great Karoo, a semi-desert region in rural South Africa. Your trip through the Great Karoo will take you through expansive dry landscapes and eventually over the Orange (Gariep) River, the longest river in South Africa. Finally, you will reach your accommodation in Graaff-Reinet, the country’s fourth oldest town. This evening (if you visit during the summer months) you will go on a sunset excursion to the Valley of Desolation, which offers views of the historic Graaff-Reinet and the vast plains below. If you’re here during winter months, this trip will instead be a sunrise excursion to the Valley of Desolation. Overnight in Graaff-Reinet.

Note: Today you will have the option to take a tour of Graaff-Reinet (if time permits), at your own expense.


Day 13 - Greater Addo Elephant National Park Area

Location: Addo Elephant National Park

Setting course for the coast once again, we pass through the open plains of the Karoo and the wildlife charms of the Addo National Park. Upon arrival in the greater Addo region, we set up camp and head to the National Park to enjoy an afternoon game drive in our Nomad truck, in search of the famous elephants that call Addo home. 


Day 14: Addo - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Location: Port Elizabeth

Meals Included: Breakfast

Addo - Port Elizabeth (B)

Your final day will begin with breakfast and a transfer to Port Elizabeth, where your 14-day adventure concludes. We wish you health and happiness on your travels!


What's Included

  • Accommodation

    13 Nights accommodation in lodges

  • Transport

    Truck
    Truck transport between each location

  • Meals

    13 Breakfasts, 11 Dinners

  • Activities

    Active Adventure
    Kruger National Park 4x4 game drive
    Panorama Route Excursion
    Nature Walk in Mlilwane
    Game drive, mountain biking and hiking in Mlilwane
    St. Lucia Boat Cruise
    Mandela Capture Site Visit
    Howick Falls Visit
    Guided Hike in uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
    Golden Gate National Park Drive
    Morning Mountain Hike
    Lesotho Village Visit
    Valley of Desolation Sundowner Tour (Please note that during the winter months, this activity will instead be a sunrise excursion to the Valley of Desolation the following morning.)
    Afternoon Game Drive in Addo National Park
    Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park

  • Guides

    English-speaking guide during all activities

  • Extras

    Fees
    National Park entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Other meals/drinks

  • Optional activities (and entrance/other fees associated with them)

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance (MANDATORY)

  • Airport pick-up/drop-off

Mode of Transport

Travel between locations in a comfortable truck, ensuring a smooth and scenic journey throughout the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy 13 nights of accommodation in either tent camping or lodges, depending on your chosen package.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 13 nights of accommodation in either tent camping or lodges, depending on the package you choose.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 13 dinners.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are several optional activities available at your own expense, such as a sunset drive in Kruger National Park, a bushwalk, mountain biking, and a Basotho pony ride.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses truck transport between each location.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, an English-speaking guide will be present during all activities.

  • Are national park entrance fees included in the tour price?

    Yes, national park entrance fees are included in the tour price.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five game animals: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and cape buffalo, especially during the game drives in Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve.

  • What activities are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes activities such as a 4x4 game drive in Kruger National Park, a Panorama Route excursion, a nature walk in Mlilwane, game drives, mountain biking, hiking, a St. Lucia boat cruise, a visit to the Mandela Capture Site, a visit to Howick Falls, a guided hike in uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, a drive through Golden Gate National Park, a morning mountain hike, a visit to a Lesotho village, a Valley of Desolation sundowner tour, and an afternoon game drive in Addo National Park.

  • What should I know about the Valley of Desolation tour?

    The Valley of Desolation tour is a sunset excursion during the summer months. However, during the winter months, it will be a sunrise excursion the following morning.

  • What is the starting and ending point of the tour?

    The tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

  • Are there any specific requirements for the tour?

    Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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