Book this 16-day, self-guided trip through South Africa and experience the best the country has to offer. Visit some of South Africa's most important destinations and meet people of different cultures. Starting from Johannesburg, where you will get your rental car, this trip will take you through the Soutpansberg Mountains, Kruger National Park, Swaziland and St. Lucia before coming to an end in Cape Town.
From the respectful Venda of the far north to the communities of the southwest and from the colorful people of Swaziland to the proud Zulu nation, this trip will also give you the chance to meet people belonging to a variety of cultures.
Also included in the itinerary is a visit to Kruger National Park, where you will get the chance to sample the richness of South African wildlife. This tour comes to an end in Cape Town. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Countryside and village visits
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Resort, Home-stay, Eco Lodge, Guest House
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, St. Lucia, Umhlanga, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Soutpansberg Mountain Range, Venda Village, Eswatini
Do not miss this chance to explore Southern Africa and its wonders during a 15-day, self-driving trip. Along with some of the highlights of South Africa, this trip also includes visits to eSwatini and Lesotho as well as Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa that is also famous for the Big 5.
After you are done with Kruger, it is time to cross the border into eSwatini, formally known as Swaziland, where you will enjoy a village tour. Head for Lesotho next, before you make your way back to South Africa, traveling to Addo Elephant National Park via Cradock and Grahamstown.
Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the national park before calling it an end to this trip. Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more information.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hut, Home-stay, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Johannesburg, Hermanus, Kruger N
Johannesburg, Hermanus, Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth, Lesotho, Cradock, Grahamstown, Graskop, Eswatini, KwaZulu-Natal, Clarens
Welcome to South Africa. This 16-day, self-driving trip is for those who want to experience the amazing Cape Town and its surrounding areas and all that it has to offer, from its amazing, picturesque locations and delicious cuisine to friendly locals and dynamic cultures.
Your journey starts in Cape Town and takes you along the beautiful west coast to areas known for their stunning natural scenery and famous wineries. Along the way, you will get the chance to experience the unique culture of this region through our homestay programme.
Enjoy driving through West Coast National Park and visit Paternoster, one of the oldest fishing villages on South Africa's West Coast. Spend two nights in a homestay in the Breede River Valley and travel to Stellenbosch, a town known as much for its winery as for its Cape Dutch architecture.
Head back to Cape Town via Hermanus at the end of this tour. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Countryside and village visits
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hut, Home-stay, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Cape Town, Hermanus, Stellenbosc
Cape Town, Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Breede River, Tulbagh, West Coast National Park, Paternoster, Goedverwacht
Come and enjoy a uniquely Zulu experience with a visit to a traditional Zulu oracle/ diviner/herbalist. Then, enjoy learning more about the Zulu culture before visiting a crocodile and snake park.
An Inyanga or a Sangoma is a traditional medicine practitioner or shaman of the Zulu people in South Africa. A Sangoma / Inyanga can communicate with your ancestors, work with plant medicine (herbalism) and use the power of prayer for healing. While most practice all three, you will find others that work solely with one or any combination of these methods. Their training varies depending on family lineage and land location. However, what they all have in common is a calling to serve their families, their communities and the Earth.
The Inyanga / Sangoma stays in the picturesque area of Molweni. There you will have the opportunity to consult with the local Inyanga / Sangoma and have a traditional Zulu experience. The consultation lasts about 45 minutes where he will use traditional methods like throwing the bones to connect with your ancestors and convey the information he receives.
The tour also travels to the Valley of 1000 Hills. Home of PheZulu Cultural and Safari Park. Visitors are taken into traditional beehive shaped thatched huts, where the various artefacts, beliefs and rituals of the Zulu people are explained, giving visitors an insight into the fascinating Zulu culture. The Zulu dancing show (50 minutes) is impressive with the dancers in their traditional garb, showing off their skills with grace, agility and humour.
PheZulu also has a Crocodile and Snake Park where guests will be taken on a tour by a knowledgeable local guide. They will learn interesting facts about crocodiles and snakes and have a hands-on experience with Cleo the Burmese python who weighs in at 42 kilograms