Kruger, Coast & Cape

22 Days | Hit the coastal route to some of southern Africa's hotspots

4.1 out of 5 based on 24 reviews submitted.
Overland
Wildlife
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AUD $4,095
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Embark on an action-packed adventure through some of the most stunning scenery in southern Africa. In 22 days, head from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the spectacular coastal route, with plenty of epic stops along the way. Track down elusive wildlife on game drives in Kruger National Park, relax on golden beaches, meeting local Xhosa communities in Cintsa and mix it up with two fun-filled nights in Cape Town. From the savanna of Kruger and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary to the dramatic ocean vistas and fertile vineyards along the Wild Coast, see the best of southern Africa's blessed natural beauty, joined by a local leader with all the best advice and a group of likeminded adventurers keen to explore.

Trip overview

Map of Kruger, Coast & Cape including Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Theme
Overland, Wildlife
Destinations
South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini (Swaziland)
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 22
Trip code
UBOSC
This trip generates 43 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to camp at the Black Mambas headquaters, the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit. Join them for a bush walk to search for snares and hear their inspiring stories around the campfire in the evening.
  • Enjoy a different perspectives for game viewing with a jeep safari in Kruger National Park, a guided hippo boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary, and a walking safari in Hlane Royal National Park.
  • Visit Cape Town's Boulder's Beach to watch the resident African Penguins waddle across the sandy shore that's framed by ancient granite boulders.
  • Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Cape Town – South Africa’s third-oldest town.
  • Search for gentle giants on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of Africa's iconic wildlife. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows, which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/africa/overland
  • There will be many early starts either to make better use of the safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
  • For your accommodation and campsites on your adventure, facilities do vary, and wi-fi is not always available. Accommodation upgrades are often available.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of Kruger, Coast & Cape including Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland

Inclusions

Meals

21 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 15 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle

Accommodation

Camping with facilities (10 nights), Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Backpackers (4 nights), Basic Huts (shared facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (2 night)

Activities
  • Black Mambas HQ - Dinner by Lantern Light
  • Black Mambas HQ - Campfire Story Time
  • Black Mambas HQ - Snare Walk
  • Panorama Route - Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint
  • Panorama Route - Three Rondavels Viewpoint
  • Kruger National Park - 4WD Safari Full Day
  • Hlane Royal National Park - Guided Walking Safari
  • St Lucia Estuary - Safari Boat Cruise
  • Cape Vidal - Beach Day Trip
  • Howick - Nelson Mandela Capture Site
  • Drakensberg - Day Hike
  • Addo Elephant National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
  • Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves Guided Tour
  • Oudtshoorn - Meerkat Experience
  • Cape Town - Boulder Beach Penguins
Add on activities
  • Kruger National Park - Night Game Drive - ZAR290
  • Hlane National Park - Guided 4x4 Game Drive - ZAR455
  • Hlane National Park - Umphakatsi Village Visit - ZAR153
  • Durban - Art Gallery - Free
  • Durban - Bay Cruise - ZAR240
  • Durban - Juma Masjid Mosque - Free
  • Lesotho - Bushman Painting Hike - ZAR60
  • Lesotho - Pitseng Canyon Hike - 6 hours - ZAR120
  • Lesotho - Village and Museum Walk - ZAR50
  • Cintsa - Village Tour - ZAR235
  • Cinsta - Canoe Hire - Free
  • Addo Elephant National Park - Night game drive - ZAR480
  • Tsitsikamma - Stormsriver Mouth Hike - Free
  • Tsitsikamma - Waterfall Trail - Free
  • Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
  • Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
  • Cape Town - Harbour cruise - ZAR200
  • Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
  • Hermanus - Grotto Beach Walk - Free
  • Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
  • Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
  • Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
  • Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
  • Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
  • Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
  • Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
  • Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
  • Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
  • Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
  • Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means your leader and the composition of your group may change in Durban as some group members leave and new ones join you.

3. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December, we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance, we will camp outside of the park.

4. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at the time of travel. Any travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 day to day’s care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document to delegate their authority.

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Reviews

4.1 out of 5 based on 24 reviews submitted.
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Guy · Traveled August 2024
Excellent itinerary, very well organised and plenty of opportunity for local cultural and historical engagement as well as stunning scenery and wonderful wildlife!
Review submitted 08 Sep 2024

Chad · Traveled March 2024
This trip was an amazing way to see South Africa. We say the Big 5 plus many many more animals in the wild. We had good food, good guides and it was lovely adventure.
Review submitted 13 Jun 2024

Laura · Traveled February 2024
These past 22 days were awesome! We saw so many animals and learned so much about the culture of South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho. We had safari days, beach days and cultural days! This trip does have a lot of driving, but it is worth it to get to see so much of these beautiful countries. The campsites were awesome and one even backs onto a waterhole where we got to see so many different animals essentially in our backyard. We had the most amazing crew! If you’re lucky enough to get Spha, Dumi and Dineo as your team, you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful trip filled with fun and laughter!
Review submitted 10 Mar 2024

Vanessa · Traveled February 2024
We enjoyed our trip to the fullest. We had an amazing crew and wonderful people around us who enhanced our experience. The inputs from the crew, the activities and the food were all very enjoyable!
Review submitted 15 Mar 2024

Janina · Traveled January 2024
The trip was so special. We saw a lot of animals I didn't expect. Sometimes we had some discussions with the leaders. The places are beautiful and I can recommend it for anyone who loves camping and nature.
Review submitted 09 Feb 2024
Kruger, Coast & Cape
From
AUD $4,095