The Adventure travel | Group travel | Overland tours | Road trips programmes in Africa and South Africa
From Price: 1,045.00EUR / GBP916.00
The best of South Africa on an unforgettable 20 day overland Africa tour . National Parks, bungee jumping, wildlife, culture and the jaw dropping beauty that only South Africa can provide from the wine fields to the views over Gods Window.
COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, LESHOTO SWASILAND
The South Africa Gap Year adventure highlights: Wine Tasting, Cango Caves, Tsitsikamma NP, Hike in Hogsback Forest, Royal Natal NP, Royal Natal NP, Traditional Swazi dancing, Kruger NP, Gods Window, Blyde River Canyon, Wildlife Rehab Centre, St Lucia lagoon cruise, Game drive Hluhluwe/Umfolozi NP
South Africa is a huge country, perfect to explore on your gap year but it does take some careful logistics planning, well, it should, but not if you choose to go on this tour. Consider it to be the best of South Africa wrapped up and hand delivered to you. Our overland adventure vehicle will take yo to some of the best places in South Africa, and ensure you have an unforgettable trip.
Accommodation
The tour is fully accommodated and based and twin shared tent and hostels.
Price and Dates
Euro 1045, No local payment.
Contact us for details and availability.
Included
Services of a tour leader
All transportation by private adventure vehicle
Camping fees & equipment
Most Meals
Excluded
Flights
Visas
Insurance
Itinerary
DAY 1 STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE
After a short briefing we leave Cape Town and travel a short distance to Stellenbosch. On the way we stop at a wine farm to sample some regional wine. We also visit the Cheetah Breeding project to admire these beautiful animals. We continue our journey to Swellendam where we will overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 OUDTSHOORN
We drive inland to the Cango Caves where we take a guided tour. While in the area we have the opportunity to visit an Ostrich farm for a quick tour. Optional Activities: Ostrich Farm visit and Ostrich riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 KNYSNA
We return to the coast via some lovely country roads and camp near picturesque seaside village of Knysna. Optional Activities: Canoeing, hiking & the lagoon cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4/5 BLOUKRANS / TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK
It is a short drive to the Storms River and Bloukrans Bridge. We will spend time exploring this coastal region and the Tsitsikamma NP. The hiking here is some of the best in South Africa. Optional Activities: Bungee jumping (highest in the world) , treetop canopy tours, hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
The journey continues into the Eastern Cape where we enter the Addo Elephant NP where we are surrounded by these magnificent creatures. Game driving in the NP will allow us to take some wonderful photos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7/8 HOGSBACK
After a final game drive in Addo we depart the NP and drive, via Port Elizabeth, to Hogsback. The following day your guides will lead you on a relaxing hike in the surrounding forest. Optional Activities: Horse riding, mountain biking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9/10 LESOTHO
Today we leave South Africa and enter Lesotho. The next day we get up early and those going on the Pony Trekking will ride into the remote hills of Lesotho accompanied by local guides. If you remain behind you can visit the local village or craft market. Optional Activities: Pony Trekking Excursion, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11/12 SOUTH AFRICA � DRAKENSBERG
We return to South Africa where we drive to the Royal Natal NP. We spend the next two days exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beauty the Drakensberg. Optional Activities: Horse Riding, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 KWA-ZULU NATAL COAST - DURBAN
Our journey takes us through some amazing scenery on our way down to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. In the late afternoon we enter Durban. This evening it is possible to go out for a meal at one of the excellent Indian restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner and night out in the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 14 iSIMANGALISO (GREATER ST LUCIA) WETLAND PARKWETLAND PARK
We drive up along the Kwa Zulu Natal coast to the well -known Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. We take a boat cruise on the lagoon and will spend tonight near this amazing wetland. Optional Activities: Traditional Zulu Village visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15/16 SWAZILAND � MLILWANE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Today on our way to Swaziland we take a morning game drive in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi NP. We enter Swaziland where we will experience some more of Southern Africa�s cultural diversity. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17/18 SOUTH AFRICA - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
We return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger NP for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa�s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Optional Activities: Night Drive and Dawn Game Walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTRE
With our minds full of memories of the most famous nature conservation area in the world, we leave the Park. En route to tonight�s camp we visit a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 20 JOHANNESBURG
On the last day we enjoy the Panorama Route visiting Blyde River Canyon, Bourke�s Luck Potholes and God�s Window before our arrival in Johannesburg. Although the tour has ended it is quite common for the group to spend this last evening together at one of Johannesburg�s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Morning Shangaan Village visit and Dinner Out.
