Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Kruger, Coast & Cape
22 days • 4
4
Very Good
34 reviews
22 days
Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Code
UBOSC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
20 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 15 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Camping with facilities (10 nights), Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Backpackers (2 nights), Basic Huts (shared facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (4 night)
From £2,218(22 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.
Enjoy a different perspectives for game viewing with a jeep safari in Kruger National Park, a guided hippo boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary, and a walking safari in Hlane Royal National Park.
Visit Cape Town's Boulder's Beach to watch the resident African Penguins waddle across the sandy shore that's framed by ancient granite boulders.
Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Cape Town – South Africa’s third-oldest town.
Search for gentle giants on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park.
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.
Itinerary
Hit the coastal route to some of southern Africa's hotspots
Embark on an action-packed adventure through some of the most stunning scenery in southern Africa. In 22 days, head from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the spectacular coastal route, with plenty of epic stops along the way. Track down elusive wildlife on game drives in Kruger National Park, relax on golden beaches, meeting local Xhosa communities in Cintsa and mix it up with two fun-filled nights in Cape Town. From the savanna of Kruger and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary to the dramatic ocean vistas and fertile vineyards along the Wild Coast, see the best of southern Africa's blessed natural beauty, joined by a local leader with all the best advice and a group of likeminded adventurers keen to explore.
Inclusions
Meals
20 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 15 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle
Accommodation
Camping with facilities (10 nights), Camping with basic facilities (3 nights), Backpackers (2 nights), Basic Huts (shared facilities) (2 nights), Hotel (4 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
Howick - Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Drakensberg - Day Hike
Addo Elephant National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves Guided Tour
Oudtshoorn - Meerkat Experience
Cape Town - Boulder Beach Penguins
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
Lesotho - Bushman Painting Hike - ZAR60
Lesotho - Pitseng Canyon Hike - 6 hours - ZAR120
Lesotho - Village and Museum Walk - ZAR50
Cintsa - Village Tour - ZAR235
Cinsta - Canoe Hire - Free
Addo Elephant National Park - Night game drive - ZAR480
Tsitsikamma - Stormsriver Mouth Hike - Free
Tsitsikamma - Waterfall Trail - Free
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
Cape Town - Harbour cruise - ZAR200
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
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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 is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means your leader and the composition of your group may change in Durban as some group members leave and new ones join you.
3. On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December, we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance, we will camp outside of 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 (34)
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Ryan
Mar 07, 2025
I had an amazing trip and highly recommend it! We were able to visit many places and witness the breathtaking beauty of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
Angela
Dec 30, 2024
I would just like to say that I had a fantastic Trip, Kruger & Coast & Garden Route, that I have just got back from. I would like to thank Sandile our Guide, and also a big thank you to Ricardo our Cook, for looking after me with my health & dietary needs, will definitely use Intrepid again, thank you
Stephen
Oct 03, 2024
The trip itinerary, and game watching was excellent. All the stops were well planned and interesting. A well-balanced trip between camping in the national parks, backpacker stays and visiting the major cities. The crew was the best.
Judith
Oct 02, 2024
The crew on this trip went above and beyond can not recommend them enough. The were so helpful in a very distressing situation.
Guy
Sep 08, 2024
Excellent itinerary, very well organised and plenty of opportunity for local cultural and historical engagement as well as stunning scenery and wonderful wildlife!
Chad
Jun 13, 2024
This trip was an amazing way to see South Africa. We say the Big 5 plus many many more animals in the wild. We had good food, good guides and it was lovely adventure.
Vanessa
Mar 15, 2024
We enjoyed our trip to the fullest. We had an amazing crew and wonderful people around us who enhanced our experience. The inputs from the crew, the activities and the food were all very enjoyable!
Laura
Mar 10, 2024
These past 22 days were awesome! We saw so many animals and learned so much about the culture of South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho. We had safari days, beach days and cultural days! This trip does have a lot of driving, but it is worth it to get to see so much of these beautiful countries. The campsites were awesome and one even backs onto a waterhole where we got to see so many different animals essentially in our backyard. We had the most amazing crew! If you’re lucky enough to get Spha, Dumi and Dineo as your team, you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful trip filled with fun and laughter!
Eva
Jul 25, 2023
An incredible trip. A whirlwind adventure with early mornings, a lot of laughs, and many unforgettable stops along the way. Walking with rhinos in ESwatini, hanging out on the beach at Chinsta, and summiting Sentinel Peak were some stand out days. A huge thank you to Christian, Somkhele, and Patrick!
Daniel
Jul 10, 2023
A truly amazing adventure combining the very best nature and cultural experiences that these three Southern African nations have to offer. Christian, Patrick and Somkhele welcomed us like family and it truly made the experience all the better for it.
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