Kruger, eSwatini & Lesotho Tour by Encounters Travel

About the tour

Tour Type

Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

8 - 85 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Highlights

Kruger National Park 4x4 game drive, Panorama Route - Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Game Drive in Kruger National Park, Game Drives (optional), Mountain Biking (optional), Hiking (optional), Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park, St. Lucia Boat Cruise, Visit to the Mandela Capture Site, visit Howick Falls, Hike with your guide in Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Waterfall & Bushman Paintings activity with your guide, Valley of Desolation sunrise tour, afternoon game drive in Addo National Park

Itinerary

This 14-day small group tour begins in Johannesburg, South Africa, and immediately heads east to the Greater Kruger National Park area for two nights. Guests will experience a full day 4x4 game drive within Kruger National Park, renowned for its diverse wildlife including the "Big-5". The itinerary also includes a scenic drive along the Panorama Route, featuring highlights such as Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, and God's Window.

The journey continues into Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) for two nights, a landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa. Here, guests can explore the local culture and natural beauty, with optional activities like game drives, hiking, or mountain biking available. Following Eswatini, the tour re-enters South Africa, venturing into Zululand and spending two nights in St Lucia. Here, highlights include a game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, a critical rhinoceros stronghold, and an afternoon boat cruise on the scenic St Lucia estuary.

The tour then proceeds to the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO recognised World Heritage site, for two nights. This section includes visits to the Howick Falls and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, along with a guided hike in the Drakensberg mountains. Next, the group heads to Lesotho, often referred to as the 'Kingdom in the Sky', for two nights. Here, guests will explore its unique mountain landscape on foot and experience a Waterfall and Bushman Paintings activity. The return to South Africa involves a stop in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet in the Great Karoo. The penultimate day features an optional sunrise excursion to the Valley of Desolation and an afternoon game drive in Addo Elephant National Park. The tour concludes in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) after breakfast on Day 14

Day 1Depart Johannesburg and head to Kruger National Park

Day 2Exploring Kruger National Park on a 4x4 game drive

Day 3Travel along the Panorama Route

Day 4Head to eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)

Day 5A day to explore the Kingdom of eSwatini

Day 6Spend the night in the heart of Zululand St Lucia

Day 7Hluhluwe – Umfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Day 8Kwa Zulu Natal Coast - Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park

Day 9UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park

Day 10Head to the 'Kingdom in the Sky' - Lesotho

Day 11Lesotho

Day 12To South Africa - Graaff Reinet

Day 13Gqeberha / Great Addo Area

Day 14Tour ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Get Trip Brochure

Get a detailed PDF brochure for this tour and start trip planning offline.

What's Included

Accommodation

13 nights accommodation camping or lodges/hotels & camps

Meals

Meals as outlined in the itinerary

Transport

All transport using a 12 seater quamtum style vehicle

Others

A range of inclusions as outlined in the itineraryQualified crewNational Park entrance feesLocal guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a good tour as it is run by a trusted travel specialist who has received 7 reviews for other tours with an average 4.6rating.

Request a Private, Customizable Departure

By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal

Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.

Professional

Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.

Privacy

Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

Protected

Travel within your own bubble.

Request a private and/or personalized departure

To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.

Availability

Loading availability...

Monthly Price Comparison

Good to Know

Cancellation

Payment

Travel Insurance

Visa

Need help or have a question about this tour?

If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Our travel experts are ready to help.

Why Book with Bookmundi

Earn USD 118+ in travel credits.

Best price guaranteed.

No credit card or booking fees.

100% financial protection.Bookmundi is a member of the Danish Travel Fund which guarantees for any payment made via us. Our guarantee covers all travelers, irrespective of nationality.

Carbon neutral tours.Algorithms and machine learning enables Bookmundi to calculate the carbon footprint for each tour. We then subsequently offset carbon emissions for all tour bookings on Bookmundi via investments in carbon reduction projects to help combat climate change.

25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

What are customers saying about Bookmundi

Excellent

4.7

789 Reviews

Ruchika

I am so happy that I stumbled upon Bookmundi! Their customer service is exceptional and easy to book. Peter helped me through my booking process name change and answered all the questions that I had. Really appreciate all the support and highly recommend them for your travel needs!

10 hours ago

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

Highlights

Get Trip Brochure

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

Availability

Monthly Price Comparison

What are customers saying about Bookmundi

Ruchika

Handpicked Tours for You

Cape Town and Sun City

Cape Town to Fes (23 weeks) Trans Africa

Garden Route & Safari Self Drive - 10 days

Namibia & South Africa: Epic Landscapes & Wildlife

Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping

East Africa to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Namibia to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Keep Exploring South Africa

Traveler Types

Tour Types

Top activities in South Africa

Other South Africa Recommendations

South Africa tour packages departing in

Handpicked Tours for You

Cape Town and Sun City

Cape Town to Fes (23 weeks) Trans Africa

Garden Route & Safari Self Drive - 10 days

Namibia & South Africa: Epic Landscapes & Wildlife

Nairobi to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping

East Africa to South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Namibia to Cape Town Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Highlights

What's Excluded

Keep Exploring South Africa

Traveler Types

Tour Types

Top activities in South Africa

Other South Africa Recommendations

South Africa tour packages departing in