Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Kruger & Coast
9 days • 4.5
4.5
Excellent
56 reviews
9 days
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Durban, South Africa
Trip Code
UBOE
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Camping with facilities (4 nights), Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)
From £889(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to camp at the Black Mambas headquaters, the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit. Join them for a bush walk to search for snares and hear their inspiring stories around the campfire in the evening.
Go on an epic safari in search of lions, hyenas and more through Kruger National Park – one of the largest National Parks in southern Africa.
Go overland in a purpose-built truck and stop to take in geological wonders like Bourke’s Luck Potholes along the Panorama Route.
Experience St Lucia from a whole new perspective on a guided Boat Safari down this UNESCO-listed landmark.
Swap four wheels for two legs on a guided walking safari through the Hlane Royal National Park with an expert Swazi guide, keeping an eye out for antelopes and zebras passing by.
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of Africa's iconic wildlife. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows, which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page:  https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
There will be many early starts either to make better use of the safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
For your accommodation and campsites on your adventure, facilities do vary, and wi-fi is not always available. Accommodation upgrades are often available.
This trip can be partnered with other adventures into a ‘combo’, which means that some of your fellow travellers may carry on to further destinations at the end of this tour. If you’d like to spend more time in Africa, have a look at the combo itinerary: Kruger, Coast & Cape (UBOSC)
Itinerary
Safaris, epic coastline and local interactions on a southern Africa adventure
Experience the diversity of southern Africa on a nine-day adventure that takes you to wildlife-rich game parks, idyllic beaches, wetlands and small villages, exploring with a local leader along the way. Search for lions in Kruger National Park, enjoy a bushwalk accompanied by members of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, relax on the sands of Cape Vidal and more. A mixture of included activities and free time make this tour perfect for travellers who want the benefit of on-the-ground local knowledge with some of the freedom of independent travel.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Camping with facilities (4 nights), Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)
Included activities
Black Mambas HQ - Dinner by Lantern Light
Black Mambas HQ - Campfire Story Time
Black Mambas HQ - Snare Walk
Panorama Route - Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint
Panorama Route - Three Rondavels Viewpoint
Kruger National Park - 4WD Safari Full Day
Hlane Royal National Park - Guided Walking Safari
St Lucia Estuary - Safari Boat Cruise
Cape Vidal - Beach Day Trip
Optional activities
Kruger National Park - Night Game Drive - ZAR290
Hlane National Park - Guided 4x4 Game Drive - ZAR455
Hlane National Park - Umphakatsi Village Visit - ZAR153
Durban - Art Gallery - Free
Durban - Bay Cruise - ZAR240
Durban - Juma Masjid Mosque - Free
Durban - Bike Hire (per hour) - ZAR30
Durban - Surf Board Hire (per hour) - ZAR100
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip finishes on arrival in Durban on Day 9. Please do not book any flights before 7 pm this evening.
3. On occasion, especially during the peak periods during May – September & December, we are unable to secure campsites within Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp outside the park.
4.The minimum age for this trip is 15 at the time of travel. Any travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 day to day’s care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document, to delegate their authority.
Reviews (51)
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Clare
Feb 23, 2025
Great trip, the Rain God came with us in force, so the upgrade options were a blessing. Seeing so many animals was why I went, only Mr Leopard did not appear, and I will treasure the memories.
Robert Wolfgang
Feb 23, 2025
Nicola
Feb 22, 2025
East Africa/Kruger trip was amazing!!! Bonnie, Leroy and Lizzie were absolutely great!!
Taylor
Aug 01, 2024
This trip is absolutely unique & stunning! Be aware you will be camping, sleeping on the ground, doing a lot of food prep, dishes, and putting tents up and down so it is camping! But nothing beats waking up at 3 am and hearing the sound of lions roaring or hyenas! Also, as someone who usually travels cities, this is a lot of animal watching. So, don't be surprised when on day 9 you're still driving around looking for animals!
Dulcy
May 27, 2024
The Garden Adventure tour brought many delights, such as seeing meerkats in the early morning. The scenery is breathtaking in some parts and as usual, Africa never disappoints when it comes to seeing all kinds of animals.
Adrian
May 08, 2024
This was a fabulous trip and will live in the memory for a long time. Christian and the team were great hosts looking after us every step of the way. A particular highlight for me was seeing the wildlife in its natural habitat. Would highly recommend this trip.
Adrian
Apr 26, 2024
This was an excellent trip to see parts of the South African countryside, parks and coast. The highlight was the safari in Kruger where we got to see a vast array of wildlife in its natural habitat which was a fabulous experience. The team of three including the guide Christian worked collaboratively together to ensure everything ran smoothly and that we were on time, at location, fed and watered when we needed to be. Vehicular transport and the standard of campsites far exceeded my expectations and in the end it proved to be an enjoyable and rewarding trip and one that I will remember for a very long time. I would highly recommend.
Jennifer
Mar 19, 2024
Best tour ever! This trip had everything we could have hoped for! Great locations to visit, the best crew, I will definitely use Intrepid again!
Penelope
Mar 18, 2024
A faultless itinerary. A life changing positive trip. Our team of Christian, Shimane and Ricardo outstanding. We will be back for sure for more! Thank you p and j
Iness
Jan 20, 2024
C’est ma première expérience en tente et je ne regrette vraiment pas ! Ce voyage a été très riche en expériences, nous avons eu la chance de voir les Big Five et ça n’a pas de prix . J’ai eu de la chance d’être dans un bon groupe, nous étions seulement 5 filles et nous nous sommes très bien entendues. Merci à Deneo de m’avoir proposé une alternative végétarienne à chaque repas, c’est vraiment très appréciable et j’ai toujours mangé à ma faim . Merci à Dumisani notre chauffeur qui a toujours le sourire . Merci à notre guide Sandile pour son adaptabilité. Merci aux filles du groupe et merci à l’Afrique du Sud pour cette nature tellement luxuriante. Un pays qui offre de très belles surprises, surtout pour les fans d’animaux comme moi .
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