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South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
12 Days | Explore South Africa's abundant wildlife, Zulu culture and dramatic scenery
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Start
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Finish
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Trip Code
UWFS
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Min Age
10
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Trip Size
2 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners
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Transport
Overland truck, 4X4
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
From £1,925(12 days)
Trip Informations
Travel through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland), combining cultural and wildlife experiences. The tour starts with an introduction to South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto, before heading out into the wilderness. Once on the road you’ll stop at a Zulu village and experience activities such as hiking and kayaking before arriving at Kruger National Park for unbelievable wildlife watching.
Why you’ll love this trip
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This trip visits a great spread of Southern African game reserves, putting you and your family right in the midst of the mighty 'Big Five' game of Africa
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Camp at Kruger National Park under the African night sky. Experience the sights and sounds of the wild, perhaps the roar of a lion as you and your family drift off to sleep
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A Zulu village tour introduces you and your family to a fascinating tribal culture. You might learn about anything from spear-making and bone-throwing to dancing and basket-weaving
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Beautifully lit by candles and paraffin lanterns, your spacious campsite in Hlane National Park is just a stone's throw from a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants and rhinos
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Enjoy a guided hike at Blyde River Canyon, where the spectacular colours and shades of Bourke's Luck Potholes are a photographer's dream
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip covers quite a bit of distance, with two particularly long days of travel. A good dose of patience will go a long way toward your enjoyment of these beautiful countries.
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This is a participatory camping trip and everyone will embrace the team spirit by helping with camp setup, food preparation and cleaning. You will be putting up and taking down your tent as you move from place to place
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Malaria is a risk in these areas, so it's essential to consult a doctor about relevant medication prior to your trip.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Johannesburg
- DAY 2Day 2 • Hluhluwe Game Reserve
- DAY 3Day 3 • Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
- DAY 4Day 4 • Kosi Bay
- DAY 5Day 5 • Kosi bay
- DAY 6Day 6 • Hlane National Park
- DAY 7Day 7 • Hlane National Park
- DAY 8Day 8 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 9Day 9 • Kruger National Park
- DAY 10Day 10 • Blyde River Canyon
- DAY 11Day 11 • Blyde River Canyon
- DAY 12Day 12 • Johannesburg
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Overland truck, 4X4
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Chalet Lodge (4 nights)
festival Activities
circleSoweto - Cycle Tour
circleHluhluwe–iMfolozi Park - Game drives
circleZulu Village Visit
circleKosi Bay - Kayaking
circleHlane Royal National Park - Guided 4x4 Sunset Game Drive
circleKruger National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drive
circleKruger National Park - Full Day Game Drive
circlePanorama Route - Bourkes Luck Potholes
circlePanorama Route - Three Rondavels
museum Optional activities
circleHlane Royal National Park - Guided Walking Safari - ZAR200
circleHlane Royal National Park - Game Drive - ZAR335
circleKruger National Park - Night Game Drive - ZAR290
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
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£2,008
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Friday Jul 04, 2025
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£1,925
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£2,002
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£1,925
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£1,964
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£1,947
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£2,002
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Important notes
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1. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
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2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 10 years old.
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3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children under 17 years of age at time of travel.
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4. This trip starts at noon on Day 1 and ends at approximately 3pm on day 12 at Johannesburg international airport. Please do not book any flights until after 8pm.
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5. Travelling with children: Children travelling on a valid passport with one or both parents are no longer required to present a birth certificate, parental consent letter and other supporting documentation. To check the requirements for other situations, such as legal guardianship or unaccompanied travelling minors, visit the South African Department of Home Affairs.
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6. 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.
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7. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel.
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8. Border crossing delays in the region have been sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
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9. 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 at a backpackers outside the park.
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