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.

Durban to Johannesburg in 16 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.
This tour endeavours to show you some of the best game reserves in South Africa and focuses on the flora and fauna, which we explore on foot and from our safari vehicle. We overnight in luxurious bush camps in remote locations. We explore the African wildlife in Kruger National Park, in the Mkuze and Umfolozi/Hluhluwe Game Reserves. We hike through the incredible scenery of the Drakensberg and Swaziland and also get the opportunity to visit local people to learn about their fascinating culture and magnificent traditions. An extraordinary travel experience for nature-lovers!

Day 1: DurbanArrival in Durban, the seaside resort capital of South Africa. We venture towards the breathtaking scenery of the Drakensberg. Here we visit the Giant’s Castle Game reserve, with its majestic mountains, many bird species like the bearded and cape vulture and animals like chacma baboons, blesbok and eland, the largest antelope in Africa.

Day 2: Giant's Castle Nature ReserveThe whole day is spent exploring the incredible scenery of the Drakensberg, the highest mountain range in Southern Africa. We hike along a clear mountain stream and through an indigenous forest to some of the caves that were used by the San people. At Main Cave we will have the opportunity to learn about the life and the rock art of the indigenous people of Africa.

Day 4: St. Lucia Today we take a boat ride on the lagoon to see fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, goliath heron and might even be lucky enough to see the rare palmnut vulture.
Hippos and crocodiles also occur here in huge numbers.

Day 5 & 6: Umfolozi Nature ReserveThis in 1895 established park is the oldest in South Africa. In this beautifully situated reserve we will have the opportunity to spot the endangered white rhinoceros. The reserve is known to have the highest density of these magnificent animals in the world. Other rare animals to be seen here are lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and a wide variety of antelopes and birds. Two game walks a day can be undertaken with an armed ranger, a unique way to explore the African bush.

Day 9 & 10: Mkuzi-ReserveThe remote Mkuze game reserve is one of the jewels of the reserves in Natal. Here we will have the opportunity to observe animals such as black and white rhinoceros, kudu, nyala and giraffe from one of the numerous hides, which are situated throughout the reserve next to the water holes. Again two game walks a day can be undertaken with an armed ranger.

Day 11: Kingdom of SwazilandSwaziland is a small kingdom, which became independent of England in 1968. We spend an afternoon exploring the Hlane Game Reserve in the Swaziland Lowveld. Here various interesting species of birds can be found on a walk.

Day 16: End of the tourWe enjoy our last sunrise in Africa and make our way through forests and mountain passes to Johannesburg. Our trip ends with the arrival at the airport.