19 day Rainbow Nation Overland Tour. Johannesburg to Cape Town


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  • Tour Description: South Africa: they call it the Rainbow Nation - A kaleidoscope of colours, cultures and traditions - A land of great deserts, thundering oceans and golden bushveld - with a myriad of plant and animal species. Visit Kruger, Mkuzi, and Hluhluwe / Umfolozi National Parks for the full safari experience.

    Trek through the dramatic mountain scenery of the Drakensberg. Take a walk on the wild side, along the Wild Coast. Discover cosmopolitan Cape Town, and gaze out across Table Bay from perhaps the most famous mountain in Africa. Become a connoisseur of wine in the renowned wine lands. South Africa is not called a world in one country for nothing.

  • Destinations: Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, St. Lucia, Southern Drakensberg, Himeville,Natal South Coast, Wild Coast, Coffee Bay, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Cape Town



Community Interaction This trip gives you the opportunity to learn more about African people, their lifestyle, and culture.

Day 1: Pretoria, South Africa


Clients should meet for a pre-departure meeting at 18h30. This will give you all a chance to meet your fellow travelers and get to know your guides. The meeting will cover all the aspects of the trip.

Please bring with you to this meeting: your passport with relevant visa's and evidence of medical and personal insurance. Please also bring the Local Payment. This must be paid to the tour leader prior to departure and must be paid in South African Rands Cash. Accommodation - Hotel 224

Day 2: Graskop - 390km

Departure will be early this morning to make your way to the beautiful undulating landscape of the Mpumalanga province. Your first stop will be the historical town of Pilgrims Rest where you’ll have some time to explore the town. In the afternoon you’ll visit one of the well-known waterfalls in the area, the Mac Mac falls. Overnight in Graskop Hotel or similar. Breakfast and Dinner.

Day 3: Kruger National Park – 250km


This morning you’ll take a leisurely drive to the awe-inspiring viewpoints of Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Then you’ll head to the famous Kruger National Park for an afternoon game drive where you have the opportunity to experience close encounters with game such as Elephant, Lion, Rhino and Buffalo in their natural, unfenced environment.

An optional night drive is available at some of the camps. Overnight one of southern camps (Berg-en-Dal, Crocodile Bridge, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie etc). Chalet accommodation. Breakfast and lunch.

Day 4: Kruger National Park

The best time to see the game is early morning and late afternoon. So you’ll have an early start for the first game drive, setting out to spot some of the Big Five, then return to camp in the heat of the day and relax at the camp, to go out on a second game drive in the afternoon.

You’ll enjoy dinner at the camp’s restaurant. Dinner to your own expense! Overnight one of southern camps (Berg-en-Dal, Crocodile Bridge, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie). Chalet accommodation. Brunch.


Page: 2 Day 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swaziland - 300km
Set out early this morning for some more game viewing in Kruger National Park. Then you’ll make your way south to the little Kingdom of Swaziland. You head to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which was the first of Swaziland’s wildlife refuges. ...

Page: 3 Day 13: Zuurberg Pass
After breakfast you’ll take a leisurely drive into Addo Elephant National Park. Lookout for the much-treasured flightless dung beetle and watch as it goes about its daily chores rolling dung. You have the afternoon to go on an optional game walk ...

Page: 4 Day 19: Cape Town
Tour ends after breakfast. Fly home or stay a few extra days in Cape Town. ...

Page: 5 Not Included:
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