Intrepid Travel
Kruger, Coast & Cape
Kruger, Coast & Cape
Embark on an action-packed adventure through some of the most stunning scenery in southern Africa. In 22 days, head from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the spectacular coastal route, with plenty of epic stops along the way. Track down elusive wildlife on game drives in Kruger National Park, relax on golden beaches, visit remote Zulu to learn about tribal culture and mix it up with modern cities. From the savanna of Kruger and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary to the dramatic ocean vistas and fertile vineyards along the Wild Coast, see the best of southern Africa’s blessed natural beauty, joined by a local leader with all the best advice and a group of likeminded adventurers keen to explore.
Activities
- Panorama Route – Three Rondavels Viewpoint
- Panorama Route – Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint
- Kruger National Park – Overland Vehicle Game drive
- Hlane Royal National Park – Guided Walking Safari
- Kruger National Park – Overland Vehicle Game drive
- St Lucia Estuary – Safari Boat Cruise
- Cape Vidal – Beach Day Trip
- Zululand – Community Centre Visit
- Drakensburg – Royal Natal National Park Hike
- Howick – Nelson Mandela Capture Site
- Addo Elephant National Park – Overland Vehicle Game drive
- Addo Elephant National Park – Overland Vehicle Game drive
- Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves Guided Tour
- Weltevrede – Fig Farm visit
- Oudtshoorn – Meerkat Experience
- Hermanus – R320 Route Wine Tour
Highlights
- Go on an epic safari with expert local guides in search of lions, hyenas and more through Kruger National Park – one of the largest National Parks in southern Africa.
- Enjoy a different perspective to traditional Game Viewing with a guided Hippo Boat Cruise on St Lucia Estuary, and a Walking Safari in Hlane Royal National Park.
- Visit the heartlands of the Zulu people and spend the night in a homestay, where you’ll be treated to traditional food and song, plus a meeting with the local healer.
- Embark on a half-day guided walk in the mighty Drakensburg Range – one of many spectacular hikes along the Garden Route that you can choose to discover in your free time.
- Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Swellendam – South Africa’s third-oldest town.
Day 1 |
Johannesburg |
Day 2 |
Kruger National Park |
Day 3 |
Kruger National Park |
Day 4 |
Hlane Royal National Park |
Day 5 |
Hlane Royal National Park |
Day 6 |
St Lucia Estuary |
Day 7 |
St Lucia Estuary |
Day 8 |
Valley of a Thousand Hills |
Day 9 |
Durban |
Day 10 |
Drakensberg |
Day 11 |
Drakensberg |
Day 12 |
Lesotho Highlands |
Day 13 |
Lesotho Highlands |
Day 14 |
Wild Coast/Cintsa |
Day 15 |
Wild Coast/Cintsa |
Day 16 |
Addo Elephant National Park |
Day 17 |
Garden Route / Tsitsikamma National Park |
Day 18 |
Tsitsikamma National Park |
Day 19 |
Garden Route / Oudtshoorn |
Day 20 |
Bontebok National Park |
Day 21 |
Cape Agulhas / R320 Winery Route / Hermanus |
Day 22 |
Cape Town |
Durban
Durban is a big subtropical city in the north-eastern province of KwaZulu/Natal. It has been a major port since the 1850s and is home to the largest concentration of Indian-descended people in the country – Mohandas Gandhi arrived here as an indentured labourer in 1893. Today the city is better known as a holiday-makers’ fun parlour with a happening nightlife. The weather (and the water, thanks to the Agulhas current) stays warm year-round drawing the crowds to Durban’s long string of surf beaches.
Apart from the sandy strip, ‘Durbs’ has a fair bit to offer. The impressive city hall houses an art gallery which has a good collection of contemporary South African works and a patchy natural science museum (check out the cockcroach display). Also in the city centre, the local history museum has interesting displays on colonial life and the African Art Centre features exciting work by rural artists. The Indian area, to the west of the city centre, has a bustle and vibrancy that’s missing from most commercial districts in South Africa. The Victoria Street Market is the area’s focus, but other must sees are the Juma Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere, and the Alayam Hindu Temple, South Africa’s oldest and biggest.
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07/15/23 - 08/05/23 |
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