Kruger & Mozambique to Cape Town Overland Tour

Below is the basic day to day brief,

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As of 2024 we are no longer running this tour through Mozambique. Please download the most up to date dossier should you want more detailed information on the route and tour.

Day 1: Johannesburg
Today is an arrivals day. We have a chance to explore the hustle and bustle of this busy city before our welcome meeting this evening at 6pm. This is where our insurance details will be collected as well as our next of kin details. Why not visit the apartheid Museum if you have time.

Meals: None

Day 2: Kruger National Park
This morning we are up bright and early, as we make our way to the world famous Kruger National Park. Our journey takes us past some of the most beautiful scenery in South Africa, the Panorama Route. We stop over at the breathtaking God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. We drive through Kruger Park's best game viewing areas on our way to camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Panorama Route - God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes
Optional Activities: Kruger National Park - Night 4x4 Game Drive

Day 3: Kruger National Park
This morning we are up early for a cup of coffee with a light breakfast as we embark on our Game Drive. We spend most of the day searching for wildlife as we make stops at waterholes to watch the animals go down for a drink. Tonight we can either just unwind in the camp or partake in an exciting Night Game Drive. This is a fantastic way to see more of the nocturnal animals in the bush.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Kruger National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional Activities: Kruger National Park - Night 4x4 Game Drive, Sunset 4x4 Game Drive

Day 4: Eswatini (Eswatini (Swaziland))/ Hlane Royal National Park
Our day begins with a slow game drive through Kruger Park and exiting the park around mid-morning. We then travel for 6 to 7 hours to Hlane Royal National Park where upon arrival we explore the area on foot assisted by an expert guide. We overnight within the National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Hlane Royal National Park - Bush Walk, Kruger Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive

Day 5: Mozambique Beach Camp
This morning we make our way to our Mozambique beach camp, once we reach our destination we hop on 4WD vehicles and travel to the stunning coastal village of Ponta Malongane, this is where we will stay for next couple of nights. The are many outdoor adventure activities to take part in like Scuba Diving, snorkeling or just enjoying a swim in the ocean.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Optional Activities: Hlane Royal National Park - Guided Walking Safari

Day 6: Mozambique Beach Camp
Today we have a chance to enjoy paradise in our own leisure by taking a boat trip in search for dolphins, snorkeling, scuba diving or just relaxing on the palm tree lined pristine beaches.

Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Mozambique - Boat Cruise, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving

Day 7: St Lucia Estuary
Today we leave Southern Mozambique and head for Lake St Lucia, part of the St Lucia Estuary. We gather some supplies on our way. St Lucia has a huge variety of birds, mammals and reptiles especially hippos and crocodiles. We can choose to explore the area in our own time or take an optional boat cruise to search for game.

Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: St Lucia Estuary - Boat Cruise

Day 8: Zululand
This morning we wake up early and travel to the Valley of a Thousand Hills for a unusual homestay experience. We stay at in a local Zulu house, where we try some traditional cuisine and are entertained with cultural song and dance. We explore the village on foot, it is recommended to wear comfortable footwear and gain some fascinating insight into the culture of the Zulu Nation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Zululand - Community Centre Visit, Traditional Healer Visit

Day 9: Durban
Our journey takes us to the golden sandy beaches and bustling city of Durban. Here we can explore the shops, visit some art galleries or take a cruise around the stretches of coast in the area.

Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Durban - Art Gallery, Bay Cruise, Juma Masjid Mosque Visit

Day 10: Drakensberg
As we depart from Durban, we travel to the spectacular mountain range of the Drakensberg. We make a stop at the Nelson Mandela capture site to gain some insight into this inspirational man's history. The Drakensberg mountains form the natural border between lesotho and South Africa and is home to some stunning fauna and flora. After we reach our accommodation, we enjoy a drink and are able to make use of the facilities which include a pool, jacuzzi, barbeque, fire pit and WiFi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Drakensberg - Royal natal National Park Hike, Howick - Nelson Mandela Capture Site

Day 11: Drakensberg
Today we explore the area in our own leisure. We can choose to take a hike through the majestic mountain range which will give the chance to get some magnificent photo opportunities.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Optional Activities: Drakensberg - Amphitheatre Day Hike

Day 12: Lesotho Highlands
Today we leave the Drakensberg Mountain Range and travel to Lesotho. We drive past the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. We can see antelope such as Elands, Zebras, Mongoose and many bird species. Bring your binoculars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Lesotho Highlands
The Lesotho Highlands offers a variety of different hiking trails that we can take today with some marvelous views.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14: Wild Coast/Cintsa
Today our journey takes us to the beautiful Wild Coast of South Africa and the quaint seaside town of Cintsa. Here is where we find the Xhosa communities, with their interesting culture and traditions. We soon find out that the friendly culture of the Xhosa people make us feel right at home. As we arrive in the late afternoon we have some time to unwind before an optional dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Wild Coast/Cintsa
Today we have some time to explore the area in our own time. We can unwind on the gorgeous beaches, take a hike, hire a canoe or book a surfing lesson.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Optional Activities: Cintsa Village Tour, Canoe Hire

Day 16: Addo Elephant National Park
We make our way to Addo Elephant National Park. As we reach the park, we take an afternoon game drive. The Park has over 450 elephants, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhinos and a variety of antelope. Have your cameras ready.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Addo Elephant Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional Activities: Addo Elephant Park - Night Game Drive

Day 17: Garden Route/Tsitsikamma National Park
This morning, we rise early for a game drive through Addo Elephant Park in our overland vehicle. we then make our way to the Garden Route, stopping at Tsitsikamma National Park. The stunning green forests meet the sea of the Indian Ocean, a fantastic place for hiking and seeing wildlife. We are taken to a local activity centre to plan our optional activities for the next day.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Addo Elephant Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive

Day 18: Tsitsikamma National Park
Today we have another chance to enjoy the National Park. We can see wildlife such as dolphins, tortoises, southern right whales (seasonal), as well as baboons, monkeys and an array of birdlife.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Optional Activities: Tsitsikamma - Snorkeling, Stormsriver Mouth Hike, Waterfall Trail

Day 19: Garden Route/ Oudtshoorn
Today we travel to Oudtshoorn, stopping at Knysna, voted one of South Africa's favourite towns many times in a row. We then make a stop at Weltevrede Fig Farm where we are taught how the figs are farmed, dried and preserved. Next stop is the ancient Cango Caves with it's unusual rock formations. Oudtshoorn is well known for it's Ostriches.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Included Highlights: Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves Guide Tour, Weltevrede - Fig Farm Visit

Day 20: Bontebok National Park
This morning, we are up very early. We enjoy a cup of coffee as we watch the meerkats climb out of their burrow in the sunshine. We then make our way to Bontebok National Park where we partake in a hike through one of the nature trails.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Oudtshoorn - Meerkat Experience
Optional Activities: Bontebok National Park - Hiking Trail

Day 21: Cape Agulhas/R320 Winery Route/Hermanus
This morning bright and early we travel Africa's southernmost point, Cape Agulhas. We make our way along the famous R320 winery route where some of the grape varieties like Sauvignon Balnc, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage are grown in this region.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Highlights: Hermanus - R320 Route Wine Tour

Day 22: Cape Town
This morning we could take a walk to grotto Beach or just take in the sheer beauty of the area before making our way back to the mother city of Cape Town. There are a variety of activities to enjoy in Cape Town and our tour comes to an end here.

Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Cape town - Harbour Cruise, Robben Island Tour, Table mountain Aerial Cable, Table Mountain Hike, False Bay by Train & Lunch Urban Adventure, Salt River Street Art Urban Adventure, Taste of Woodstock Urban Adventure, Hermanus - Grotto Beach walk