South Africa Safaris and Tours

Adventurous South Africa Jhb - Cape Town This tour is for the young at heart - definitely not for the average city slicker. Accommodation is rustic, but comfortable and clean. More often than not, it is situated away from the hustle and bustle of the city, ensuring a closer-to-nature African experience. The routing allows the client to see all the highlights of South Africa in an unhurried pace without wasting any precious holiday time.

Day 1

You will be met on arrival at Johannesburg International Airport by a representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the vehicle rental counter to collect your vehicle. From the airport, travel to the Drifters Johannesburg Inn. Situated in Northcliff, a well-established suburb of north-west Johannesburg, this beautifully renovated thatched house makes for an excellent overnight stop to recover from the long flight.

Approximate travel time:

45 Minutes from Johannesburg International Airport to Drifters Johannesburg Inn.

Drifters Johannesburg Inn - bed and breakfast basis

Day 2

Leave Johannesburg and travel in an easterly direction via Witbank, Middleburg, Lydenburg and Hoedspruit to the Balule Game Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park. Arrive at your home for the next two days, Drifters Game Lodge.

Approximate travel time:

5.5 Hours From Drifters Johannesburg Inn to Drifters Game Lodge

Drifters Game Lodge - full board basis including two game activities
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Day 3

Today you spend the whole day relaxing and exploring the African bushveld. Your ranger will explain the habits of the better known large game and focus on the secrets of the smaller species. For the more adventurous, a game walk is on offer and is included in the package.

Drifters Game Lodge - full board basis including two game activities
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Day 4

Your journey continues along the world renowned Panorama Route, where you can visit the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window, Pilgrim's Rest and numerous waterfalls. In the late afternoon you arrive at Drifters Hazyview Inn - the ideal base from which to explore both the Kruger National Park and other scenic attractions in the area.

Approximate travel time:

7 Hours from Drifters Game Lodge to Drifters Hazyview Inn

Drifters Hazyview Inn - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 5

Depart Hazyview and travel via Nelspruit, Badplaas and Pongola to the heart of Zululand - Hluhluwe. Spend the next two nights at Zululand Drifters Inn, located in a sand forest, on a small private reserve overlooking False Bay.

Approximate travel time:

6 Hours from Drifters Hazyview Inn to Drifters Zululand Inn

Drifters Zululand Inn - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 6

Today, you can enjoy various excursions in this area. We recommend a visit to Hluhluwe- Imfolozi or Mkuzi Game Reserves, St Lucia Wetlands Reserve or the beaches of Sodwana Bay.

Drifters Zululand Inn - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 7

Travel in a southerly direction toward Eshowe, for your overnight stop at Protea Hotel Shakaland. A Traditional Zulu 'Umuzi', creating an enriching experience in better understanding the Zulu Nation.

Approximate travel time:

2 Hours from Drifters Zululand Inn to Protea Hotel Shakaland

Protea Hotel Shakaland - dinner, bed and breakfast basis
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Day 8

Leave Protea Hotel Shakaland, and travel in a southerly direction toward Umdloti, situated right on the beaches of Indian Ocean. Your inn for the night is literally built on the beach and overlooks the crashing waves.

Approximate travel time:

1.5 Hours from Protea Hotel Shakaland to Drifters Dolphin Coast Inn

Drifters Dolphin Coast Inn - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 9

Continue southwards along the Wild Coast to arrive in Port St John for your next overnight before you enter the areas of the Ciskei and Transkei, previously homelands and home to the Xhosa people of South Africa. Your bungalow is nestled amidst the lush garden of the resort.

Approximate travel time:

4-5 Hours from Drifters Dolphin Coast Inn to Umngazi River Bungalows

Umngazi River Bungalows - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 10

The trip continues through the former homelands to Stutterheim, situated at the foot of the eastern slopes of the Kologha Mountains. The town, named after General Richard von Stutterheim, was founded in 1837 by soldiers who had fought during the Sixth Frontier War in 1835.

Approximate travel time:

4 Hours from Umngazi River Bungalows to The Manderson Hotel

The Manderson Hotel - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 11

Follow the National Highway to East London and onwards to the famous Addo Elephant Park, situated in a malaria free area just one hour's drive from the South African coastal city of Port Elizabeth.

Approximate travel time:

5 Hours from The Manderson Hotel to Zuurberg Mountain Inn

Zuurberg Mountain Inn - bed and breakfast
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Day 12

You have the opportunity to relax in this tranquil environment and enjoy true African serenity.

Zuurberg Mountain Inn - bed and breakfast
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Day 13 and 14

Continue on your journey of discovery. Take the N2 towards Cape Town. You will pass through Jeffrey's Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay and the Storms River Bridge on to Tsitsikamma and Plettenberg Bay. Hog Hollow Country Lodge is in a private nature reserve, on the edge of an indigenous forest with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains.

Approximate travel time:

3 Hours from Zuurberg Mountain Inn to Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Hog Hollow Country Lodge- bed and breakfast basis
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Day 15

Continue towards Knysna and the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays. Located next to the bustling Knysna Quays Waterfront, the luxurious Protea Hotel Knysna Quays introduces the discerning visitor to a world of uncluttered elegance and unrivalled comfort on the shores of the exquisite Knysna Lagoon.

Approximate travel time:

30 Minutes from Hog Hollow Country Lodge to Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 16

Continue on the Garden Route toward Mossel Bay. Nestling on the Mossel Bay shoreline with the majestic Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop, the Protea Hotel Mossel Bay is singled out from other establishments.

Approximate travel time:

1.5 Hours from Protea Hotel Knysna Quays to Protea Hotel Mossel Bay

Protea Hotel Mossel Bay - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 17

Leaving the Garden Route travel via Swellendam and the apple orchards of Grabouw to Cape Town. Located very close to the beachfront in Sea Point, your inn provides you with an ideal base from which to explore the Mother City.

Approximate travel time:

6 Hours from Protea Hotel Mossel Bay to Drifters Cape Town Inn

Drifters Cape Town Inn - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 18

We recommend a day trip to Cape Point and the Winelands, or a ferry ride to the world famous Robben Island, which served as a high security prison for political dissidents for many years. A wide variety of Welcome Tourism Services day tours are also available.

Drifters Cape Town Inn - bed and breakfast basis
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Day 19

Before returning your car to Cape Town International Airport, we recommend you visit the world famous Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city and surrounds.

Approximate travel time:

30 Minutes from Drifters Cape Town Inn to Cape Town International Airport.

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Note : All accommodation mentioned are suggestions, and may be replaced with accommodation choices to suit individual travellers
Adventurous South Africa Jhb - Cape Town

Adventurous South Africa Jhb - Cape Town