My Great South African Adventure

South Africa from all angles.

The Kruger Park and its safaris, the city of Cape Town and its vineyards through St Lucia and the hippos and a detour through the Blyde River Canyon: a route to not miss anything of Rainbow Country.

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Discovery, Family travel, Honeymoon, routes, Safari, Tailored
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South Africa
Trip Duration

14 Day(s) 13 Night(s)

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Keywords Family , Honeymoon , Must sees in South Africa , Road-Trip , Safari , Travel to South Africa , Vineyards

Trip code WT-CODE 9383

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Discover our itinerary "My Great South African Adventure" to make you an expert of the country!

Starting from the Rainbow Nation, you will taste good wines, follow in the footsteps of the Big 5 but also discover the astonishing and fascinating culture of South Africa and Eswatini. We have unearthed the best addresses and dream accommodations for you to make every second of this trip unforgettable.

On the program of this discovery trip to South Africa:

- a discovery of the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town,

- the South African Dolce Vita in the vineyards of Franshhoek,

- a breath of fresh air in the Saint Lucia estuary,

- immersion in the local culture in Eswatini,

- the discovery of wildlife in Balule,

- the thrill of meeting the Big 5 during a Kruger safari,

- a road trip through the Blyde River Canyon.

DURATION
14 days / 13 nights

ENTER EXIT
Cape Town International Airport
OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport

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Cape Town

Day 1 to Day 3

Nights in a Guest House with breakfast.

Fly to The Mother City. On arrival, collect your rental car and head to the charming district of Oranjezicht. On site, you will discover the Cape of Good Hope, the lively streets of Bo Kaap, Long Street and Kloof St. Dine on the terraces of the Victoria & Albert Waterfront or at one of the gourmet tables suggested in your Roadbook. Pssst… we recommend The Test Kitchen or La Colombe. Finally, the beaches of Llandudno or Noordhoek will delight your sun and surf cravings!

Your Cape Dutch Guest House

Nestled at the bottom of Table Mountain and overlooking downtown Cape Town, enjoy this guesthouse built in 1904 in the “Cape Dutch” architectural style.

We love: Benoit's welcome and his hospitality.

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Franshhoek

Day 4

Night in a hostel with breakfast.

After the mountains and the ocean, on to the Cape Vineyards and the village of Franshhoek nicknamed “Le coin des Français”. During your bucolic break, discover the historic Cape Dutch-style buildings, the student town of Stellenbosch and the vineyards of Paarl. A stage around the gastronomy between tasting the wines of the region in the shade of the hundred-year-old trees and the beautiful tables of the region. The area is also famous for its hiking trails to admire the vineyards from the mountain peaks. Magical moments!

Your inn in the vineyards

This accommodation is located in a former wine farm. We love its swimming pool and its sunny garden. Enjoy the tranquility of the vineyards and the mountains.

We love : The scents of lavender from neighboring fields.

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St-Lucia

Day 5 to Day 6

Night in Guest House with breakfast.

Located in the heart of Kwazulu Natal, St-Lucia is a gem of the Zulu kingdom. This wild area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. We invite you to embark on a cruise in search of the hippos and crocodiles that coexist in this incredible ecosystem. Two hours of magic aboard the boat on which you will explore the St-Lucia estuary. You will observe among other hippos, crocodiles, mangroves, birds: photographs and memories that will last a lifetime!

Your home in the estuary

Thanks to its ideal location, you can both go shopping on foot and watch the hippos basking in the estuary.

We love: The location close to the small town center!

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Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 7 to Day 8

Night in a traditional hut.

Welcome to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa's last absolute monarchy. This small country of 200 km by 130 offers a wide variety of landscapes, from mountains to tropical forests through high altitude savannas. During your stay you will discover the green plains of Mlilwane. Located in the Ezulwini Valley which means "valley of paradise" Mlilwane is the oldest nature reserve in Eswatini.

Your Eswatini hut

Discover the lifestyle of a Swazi village in a hut in the heart of the reserve which will give you privileged access to the flora and fauna.

We love : Cross an impala in front of his hut.

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Kruger National Park

Day 9 to Day 10

Night in a cottage in a national camp.

Head to your camp, in the heart of Kruger Park, for an incredible safari on the trail of lions, rhinos, elephants and many more! Choose to explore the National Park in your own vehicle or on safaris organized by your camp. At nightfall, light a fire and let yourself be lulled by the sounds of the bush between fireflies and the roar of felines in the distance. Find your cottage to fall asleep in the heart of the wild nature.

Your nights in national camp

In the heart of Kruger Park, you will be awakened by the sounds of the African bush.

We love : The soothing view of Sabie River and its inhabitants.

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Balule

Day 11 to Day 12

Your nights in a lodge with full board.

After having experienced your first safari in the National Park, head to the Balule private reserve. Here, you are greeted by your many impalas and other mischievous vervet monkeys ... Driving your rental car you arrive in this reserve which escapes the tourist crowds of the National Park. Thousands of hectares of untouched nature await you where lions, leopards, rhinos and elephants roam freely to name a few. Enjoy 2 nights in the heart of the bush.

Night in the heart of the bush

An exceptional lodge that blends into the African bush run by the exciting and passionate Steve and Nicole.

We love : Dinner in the lodge's traditional boma.

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Blyde River Canyon

Day 13

Night in Tented Lodge.

After your break in the heart of wild life, you will hit the road again to discover one of the largest canyons in the world: the Blyde River Canyon! Along the way, stop at one of the many viewpoints to admire its waterfalls and other immensities. You have all day to explore the area and arrive in the late afternoon in the White River area. Spend the night in a very comfortable typical lodge with a warm dinner to end your stay in the north of the country in style.