Many people consider South Africa the most beautiful country on the continent, and it’s not a stretch to say it’s one of the most beautiful in the world, with a staggering diversity of landscapes, from the basalt battlements of the Drakensberg Mountains to the sand forests along the Indian Ocean. Your adventure in South Africa can explore many of the South African treasures, from "the fairest Cape" to world-renowned Kruger National Park, Africa’s oldest reserve, where prime savannas teem with big game. In between, you cam hike the coast trails of Tsitsikamma, visit Zulu country, explore beautiful Phinda Private Reserve, and walk in the 10,000-foot-high Drakensberg Mountains, with their remarkable concentration of Bushman rock paintings. You will find exquisite accommodation, luxury without ostentation and keep you close to the natural wonders you have come to see.
Days 1 - 3 - Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy the celebrated seascapes of the Cape Peninsula.
Day 4 - 6 - Garden Route Forested mountains push right to the coast on the "Garden Route," the name given to South Africa’s spectacular southeast coastline. Spend two days hiking the trails of Tsitsikamma National Park, including the renowned Otter Trail, with its tremendous scenery of cliffs plunging into the Indian Ocean. Overnight in luxurious private log cabins in the Tsitsikamma Park.
Days 7 - 8 The Wild Coast. Coffee Bay is about as good an option as any
Days 9 - 13 - Drakensberg Mountains Here you will find sublime beauty and Africa’s best outdoor museum of Bushman rock art. Visit Giants Castle and don't forget about a trip to the top of the Drakensberg Escarpment. A Horse Safari through a private game reserve will round out your Drakensberg experience.
Days 14 - 15 Zululand. Some of the most dramatic events of South African history took place in these rolling hills, home of the Zulu nation, explore these historic Zulu adventuring.
Days 16 - 18 - Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game Reserves and St Lucia Wetlands Park offer the whole big 5 experience. The bushveld setting is ideal for game drives and bush walks. You have the option of self guided game viewing or with a trained guide.
Day 19 - Johannesburg / Return home
You don't need to book your accommodation before hand that is if you are not travelling in December. Get a guide book and one or two B&B publications. You do need to book specific places that you have seen and like or accommodation in game parks. Also book your first night in SA. You will find that Its nice to be flexible and hear about things once you are here and if everything is booked you cant change to much. If you would like any more advice then please drop us a line.