Spirit of South Africa - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Pretoria to Indian Ocean Coast (IMT-FKSS)
Intro
South Africa is one of the most vibrant and exciting destinations on the planet, and is a favourite for families. It’s also a land of great diversity and on this trip we have the chance to see some of the best of it. Kruger National Park is one of the best parks on the continent, where we have excellent chances to spot the big five in their natural surroundings. From there we travel to the tiny country of Swaziland, where ancient tribal customs and cultures are still practised, and then onto the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, where we can take ponies into the Drakensberg Mountains. We then journey down South Africa’s spectacular coastline before arriving in Umhlanga where we have time to relax and enjoy the Indian Ocean.Group Size
Maximum 20Fully Escorted
By 2 crew (Imaginative Traveller tour leader and driver)Transport
Fully equipped safari vehicle or minibus depending upon group sizeActivity
Game drives, pony trekking, boat cruise and hikingAccommodation
10 nights tourist class hotels and lodges, 4 nights chalet style accommodationEntrance fees
Included for sights listed as part of the itineraryNOTE:
Why not extend your stay in South Africa by taking our superb Cape Town Extension?Itineraries
Day 1,PRETORIAArrive and check in to your hotel.
Day 2,GRASKOPWe leave the city behind and head north along the Panorama Route, through the historic settlement of Pilgrim’s Rest, an old gold mining town that looks almost the same today as it did a hundred years ago. En route we stop at the Mac Mac Falls, before ending up at Graskop. (BLD)
Day 3,KRUGER NATIONAL PARKSetting off early we drive through Mpumalanga Province, stopping off at the Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, a series of unusual rock formations, before arriving in Kruger National Park in the afternoon. We take a game drive on arrival. (BLD)
Day 4,KRUGER NATIONAL PARKWe enjoy two game drives through the park, in search of the big five. All of the amazing wildlife of South Africa can be found here and we hope to spot lion, rhino, elephant, giraffe and perhaps leopard and cheetah. (BLD)
Day 5,SWAZILANDAfter a morning game drive we travel to the small kingdom of Swaziland and into Mlilwane Game Reserve. This afternoon there is time for a walk around the reserve. (BLD)
Day 6,ST LUCIAToday we drive to St Lucia, a world heritage site with a fantastic beach, where we take a sundowner cruise on the nearby lake, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. We then head to Hluhluwe to spend the night. (BLD)
Day 7,HLUHLUWEWe take a morning excursion to Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park, home to the largest population of black and white rhino in the world. (BLD)
Day 8,DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINSWe head inland and drive through the spectacular scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains, one of South Africa’s most impressive areas. (B)
Day 9,DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINSWe spend today on a nature walk through this beautiful region, and have the opportunity to go for a swim at a nearby pool. (BLD)
Day 10,LESOTHOTravel to the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, a tiny country completely surrounded by South Africa. (BLD)
Day 11,LESOTHOWe go pony trekking through the surrounding Drakensberg Mountains, enjoying fantastic scenery and learning about the culture of the people who live here. (BLD)
Day 12,INDIAN OCEAN COASTBack to the coast as we head to our Indian Ocean resort. The beaches here are superb and there are also some great nature reserves nearby. Kick back and relax by the Indian Ocean. (BL)
Day 13 to Day 14,INDIAN OCEAN COASTTwo full days to enjoy at your leisure. (B)
Day 15,INDIAN OCEAN COASTTour ends. (B)
Last updated: 8th September 2009
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