Kruger & Coast

9 Days | Safaris, epic coastline and local interactions on a southern Africa adventure

4.5 out of 5 based on 49 reviews submitted.
Overland
Wildlife
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Experience the diversity of southern Africa on a nine-day adventure that takes you to wildlife-rich game parks, idyllic beaches, wetlands and small villages, exploring with a local leader along the way. Search for lions in Kruger National Park, enjoy a bushwalk accompanied by members of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, relax on the sands of Cape Vidal and more. A mixture of included activities and free time make this tour perfect for travellers who want the benefit of on-the-ground local knowledge with some of the freedom of independent travel.

Trip overview

Map of Kruger & Coast including South Africa and Swaziland
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Durban, South Africa
Theme
Overland, Wildlife
Destinations
South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland)
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 22
Trip code
UBOE
This trip generates 27 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.
  • Go on an epic safari in search of lions, hyenas and more through Kruger National Park – one of the largest National Parks in southern Africa.
  • Go overland in a purpose-built truck and stop to take in geological wonders like Bourke’s Luck Potholes along the Panorama Route.
  • Experience St Lucia from a whole new perspective on a guided Boat Safari down this UNESCO-listed landmark.
  • Swap four wheels for two legs on a guided walking safari through the Hlane Royal National Park with an expert Swazi guide, keeping an eye out for antelopes and zebras passing by.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Helping Rhinos. Donations support the Black Mambas in fighting wildlife crimes and protecting rhinos and other critically endangered animals from poachers.

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.
  • This trip can be partnered with other adventures into a ‘combo’, which means that some of your fellow travellers may carry on to further destinations at the end of this tour. If you’d like to spend more time in Africa, have a look at the combo itinerary: Kruger, Coast & Cape (UBOSC)

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 including South Africa and Swaziland

Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle

Accommodation

Camping with facilities (4 nights), Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (1 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
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
  • Durban - Bike Hire (per hour) - ZAR30
  • Durban - Surf Board Hire (per hour) - ZAR100

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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 applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. This trip finishes on arrival in Durban on Day 9. Please do not book any flights before 7 pm this evening.

3.On occasion, especially during the peak months of May, June and July we are unable to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp in a bordering private game 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

4.5 out of 5 based on 49 reviews submitted.
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Kellie · Traveled September 2024
The best tour of South Africa you could ever choose. I loved the crew, the food and the amazing wildlife and destinations. If you're thinking about doing this trip...do it! You won't regret it. 10 out of 10 Intrepid...the trip was awesome.
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024

Jason · Traveled August 2024
Our trip was exceptional. I learned so much and met so many truly wonderful people that I would do it all again tomorrow. Our leader and crew were top notch and made the trip, probably the best vacation we have ever taken.
Review submitted 05 Sep 2024

John · Traveled August 2024
What a wonderful way to see Africa! I was with a fantastic crew and such beautiful people! I will travel with Intrepid again.
Review submitted 02 Sep 2024

Eva Maria · Traveled July 2024
We got to see The Big Five. South Africa was quite good, Eswatini (Hlane) was absolutely fantastic - how often do you have a trafic jam because the rhinos didn't want to move?
Review submitted 11 Aug 2024

Taylor · Traveled July 2024
This trip is absolutely unique & stunning! Be aware you will be camping, sleeping on the ground, doing a lot of food prep, dishes, and putting tents up and down so it is camping! But nothing beats waking up at 3 am and hearing the sound of lions roaring or hyenas! Also, as someone who usually travels cities, this is a lot of animal watching. So, don't be surprised when on day 9 you're still driving around looking for animals!
Review submitted 01 Aug 2024
Kruger & Coast
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