Our routeOn this safari we often go off the beaten track. Many of the areas visited do not have the infrastructure that you are accustomed to in Europe. Please take the itinerary from the map below.

Cape Town to Johannesburg in 19 daysSouth Africa, land of unrivalled beauty, unique wildlife and interesting cultures, is one of the last destinations in the world where true wilderness areas can still be found. With its 250 mammals and 800 different bird species and its incomparable flora it will leave you with unique impressions. Its fascinating beauty, diversity of landscape and its many cultures, languages and races further add to an extraordinary tour.
This self drive tour endeavours to show you some of the best game reserves and national parks in South Africa, like Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant Park and Mkuze and Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game Reserves. We also hike through the incredible scenery of the Drakensberg, Swaziland and along the Garden Route. Starting point is Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. An extraordinary travel experience for nature-lovers!

Day 1: Cape TownYou can pick up your rental car at the airport and do a citytour. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can visit Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Waterfront or relax on one of the beautiful beaches. Overnight: Lodge.

Day 3: Cape Agulhas and De Hoop Nature ReserveFollow the scenic route along the Atlantic Ocean to reach the southern most point of Africa, Cape Agulhas. Here the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet and you can take some time exploring the area. In the afternoon you reach De Hoop Nature Reserve, the biggest reserve in the Cape region. On a game drive you will almost definitely see some ostrich, bontebok, mountain zebra and eland, the largest antelope in Africa. One of the highlights here is whale watching. From June to November this is the main breeding and calving spot for Southern Right Whales, which can be observed from one of the high sand dunes along the beach.

Day 6: Addo Elephant ParkThis park is refuge to the southern most group of African Elephants. You can explore the area to view elephants, black rhinoceros, buffalo and more of the interesting fauna. In the afternoon and evening you can spend some time around the main waterhole to observe the different nocturnal animals. Overnight: bungalows in the National Park.

Day 7: Kingdom of LesothoA long drive brings you to the central Drakensberg and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Here you will have the opportunity to visit some of the local people. Overnight: 2 nights in bungalows at Malealea Lodge.

Day 8: Kingdom of LesothoToday several different options can be taken. The day can be spend pony trekking, hiking or just relaxing in the awe-inspiring mountains. Only few tourists visit the independent kingdom, which is also called “the roof of the world”. Here you find the highest mountain in Southern Africa, the Thabana Ntlenyana (3,482 m).

Day 10: DrakensbergSpend the whole day exploring the incredible scenery of the Drakensberg, the highest mountain range in Southern Africa. Hike along crystal clear mountain streams and through indigenous forests in Champagne Castle National Park.

Day 12: Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game ReserveIn this beautifully situated reserve nestled in the rolling hills of the Natal hinterland you will have the opportunity to spot the endangered white rhinoceros. This reserve is known to have the highest density of these magnificent animals in the world. Other animals likely to be seen are lion, buffalo and a wide variety of antelopes and birds. Night drives and game walks with an armed ranger can be undertaken (at own expense). Overnight in comfortable bungalows in the reserve.

Day 15 - 17: Kruger ParkVisit this world famous park which boasts some 130 species of mammals, 114 species of reptiles and 468 species of birds. This is one of the last refuges for the animals of Africa and there are few places where animals can be observed as closely as here. Do a first game drive and overnight at Crocodile bridge camp.
Take a lot of time observing as many of the different animals as possible. During game drives you will almost definitely see elephants, buffalo, lion, white rhinoceros and might also be lucky to find the elusive leopard and endangered wild dog. Concentrate on the area in the south along the Sabie River that is known to have the best game viewing with the highest variety of animals in the park.

Day 18: GraskopAfter an early game drive you leave Kruger Park and head west to the Panorama Route. Spend one afternoon exploring the Panorama Route with its several waterfalls, Bourke’s Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. Overnight in Graskop Hotel.

Day 19: JohannesburgDrive to Johannesburg, return of the car at the airport.