18 day South Africa Overland Explorer. Johannesburg to Cape Town

Explore the diverse beauty that South Africa has to offer on this 18 day South Africa Overland Explorer.

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Day 5 & 6: Swaziland / Zululand, South Africa

Travelling south through the Kingdom of the Swazi, your journey takes you into an area of spectacular scenery, and past numerous traditional homesteads and curio markets, then you will enter Zululand, the area once ruled by the famed Shaka Zulu, a region of Game Reserves and impressive sugar cane fields.

You will spend the next 2 nights at the Drifters Zululand Camp, a rustic camp situated in the sand forest on a private game reserve adjoining the World Heritage Site of St Lucia. During your stay you will do a game walk on the reserve and a game drive in open vehicles will be conducted. You will also enjoy a Zulu cultural experience. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Day 7: Dolphin Coast, South Africa

A short drive today, you will travel to one of the world’s finest coastlines, where the unrelenting waves of the Indian Ocean continuously pound deserted beaches. Your next night will be at the Drifters Dolphin Coast Inn, situated literally on the beach.

Your time here will be spent soaking up the sun and simply enjoying the beach and warm ocean. Tonight you enjoy a traditional fish braai (barbeque) on the Inn’s patio. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Day 8 & 9: Drakensberg, South Africa

After a visit to the holiday city of Durban, where you have the option of visiting the Ushaka Marine World or exploring the Golden Mile and the traditional market, you will travel back inland to the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, "Barrier of Spears". Lunch today will be at your own expense in Durban.

On reaching the foothills you will be transferred to a 4X4 vehicle, and then enjoy an exciting drive on mountain tracks up to the Drifters Drakensburg Inn where you will spend 2 nights in cosy log cabins. You will spend time hiking and exploring the wonders of this National Heritage Site. Pony trekking is also available. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. (One lunch own expense)

Day 10: Ladybrand, South Africa

After a 4x4 transfer back to your vehicle, you will cross the Oliviershoek Pass to view the turquoise waters of Sterkfontein Dam, then on through the Golden Gate National Park, well known for its towering sandstone cliffs and wealth of unique wildlife.

Lunch today will be at your own expense in the artful little village of Clarens – clients will have time to explore the art galleries and other unique attractions. This night will be spent on a working dairy farm near the town of Ladybrand and you will enjoy a traditional braai (barbeque). Breakfast. Dinner.

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Page: 1 Day 1: Johannesburg - Bush Camp, South Africa
Departing early from Johannesburg, "City of Gold", you will head east to the spectacular Mpumalanga province. You will visit the quaint gold-mining pioneer village of Pilgrims Rest, the intriguing Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels, ...

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Page: 3 Day 11 & 12: Karoo, South Africa
Exploring lesser-known gravel roads, you will head into the dry Karoo interior. You will travel via quaint and remote farming villages including Nieu Bethesda to the Karoo Inn. Your home for the next 2 nights will be in stone cottages on a traditional far ...

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All Transport Accommodation Permits and entry fees Food, coffee, tea, fruit juice at breakfast Group equipment Professional guides Knysna boat trip Optional pony ride ...

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