Explore South Africa's abundant wildlife, Zulu culture and dramatic scenery
- Start
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- End
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Destinations
- South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Meals
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners
- Transport
- Overland truck, 4X4
- Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
- Days
- 12
- Group size
- Min 2 - Max 16
- Ages
- Min 10
- ThemeEvery trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
- Family
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Orginal: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Basix
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
This trip visits a great spread of Southern African game reserves, putting you and your family right in the midst of the mighty 'Big Five' game of Africa
Camp at Kruger National Park under the African night sky. Experience the sights and sounds of the wild, perhaps the roar of a lion as you and your family drift off to sleep
A Zulu village tour introduces you and your family to a fascinating tribal culture. You might learn about anything from spear-making and bone-throwing to dancing and basket-weaving
Beautifully lit by candles and paraffin lanterns, your spacious campsite in Hlane National Park is just a stone's throw from a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants and rhinos
Enjoy a guided hike at Blyde River Canyon, where the spectacular colours and shades of Bourke's Luck Potholes are a photographer's dream
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners
Overland truck, 4X4
Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip covers quite a bit of distance, with two particularly long days of travel. A good dose of patience will go a long way toward your enjoyment of these beautiful countries.
- This is a participatory camping trip and everyone will embrace the team spirit by helping with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning. You will be putting up and taking down your tent as you move from place to place
- Malaria is a risk in these areas, so it's essential to consult a doctor about relevant medication prior to your trip.
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
4. This trip starts at noon on Day 1 and ends at approximately 3pm on day 12 at Johannesburg international airport. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm.
5. Travelling with children: Children travelling on a valid passport with one or both parents are no longer required to present a birth certificate, parental consent letter and other supporting documentation. To check the requirements for other situations, such as legal guardianship or unaccompanied travelling minors, visit the South African Department of Home Affairs.
6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
7. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel.
8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
9. 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 at a backpackers outside the park.
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