Effortless South Africa Safari

Days 1-2: Mpumalanga Scenic Route

• On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport pick up your rental car and self-drive to the Mpumalanga Scenic Route.
• Estimated travelling time from Johannesburg: ± 5 hours (travelling at speed limits, no sightseeing).
• The following few days are at your complete leisure, explore the area or simply just relax the choice is yours.
• Mpumalanga Day Tours, numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
  • Shangaan Cultural Village
  • Panorama Route tour
  • Helicopter tours
  • Whitewater rafting
  • Horse trails
  • Balloon safaris
• We will advise on lodging options

Days 3-4: Sabi Sand Game Reserve

• After breakfast, depart for the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
• Estimated travelling time from Sabi Sand: ± 2 - 2.5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into your chosen establishment.
• The next few days are spent viewing, photographing and experiencing the wonders of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
• Optional spa treatments (if available at your chosen lodge).
• Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve where one can expect the wildlife to be relatively dense with good sightings and with the bonus vehicles numbers are kept low.
• Spend two nights inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner, and all scheduled activities offered by the lodge.
  • Game drives
  • Game Walks
  • Spa treatments
  • Wildlife
  • White Water Rafting
  • Jane Goodall Institute
  • Visit a Cultural Village
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Kruger Elephant Back Safari
• We will advise on lodging options

Day 5: Swaziland

• After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for The Royal Kingdom of Swaziland.
• Estimated travelling time from inside the Sabi Sand Game Reserve: ± 3 - 4 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into your chosen establishment.
• Swaziland offers both individual travellers and conference delegates a variety of attractions and activities - from scenic drives around the countryside to unique arts and crafts, as well as great adventures such as hiking, river rafting and game drives.
• Numerous attractions and activities are available (optional);
  • Golf Clubs
  • Craft and art galleries
  • Nature walks
  • Horse Ride Safaris
  • Mountain Bike Safaris
  • Manzini Market
• We will advise on lodging options

Days 6-7: Phinda Private Game Reserve

• After your breakfast, depart for the Phinda Private Game Reserve in the Zululand Region Of KwaZulu Natal.
• Estimated travelling time from Swaziland to Phinda: ± 3-4 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into your Phinda Forest Lodge and should time allow, depart on a late afternoon game drive.
• Face-to-face with lions and rhino, up close to a whale shark or battling sailfish, that's the Phinda experience, one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.
• Located between the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush waterways of the World Heritage Greater Saint Lucia Wetland Park, Phinda's 17 500 hectares span seven unique habitats.
• Numerous activities available (optional);
  • Mzinene River canoeing
  • Twice daily game drives
  • Interpretive bush walks
  • Mzinene River boat cruise
  • Deep Sea Fishing (optional)
  • Flight of the Fish Eagle(optional)
  • Scuba safaris(optional)
  • Zulu Cultural Tour (optional)
• We will advise on lodging options

Day 8: Durban

• After your morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Durban.
• Estimated travelling time from inside the Phinda Game Reserve: ± 3 - 4 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into Hotel.
• The day is at your complete leisure, explore the area or simply just relax the choice is yours.
• Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
  • Durban City tour
  • Shakaland Zulu Experience
  • Ushaka Marine Tour
  • Relaxing on some of the best beaches in the country
  • Impilo Spa
  • Dine a la carte at the elegantly contemporary Gigi's Restaurant
• We will advise on lodging options

Days 9-10: Garden Route

• After breakfast, board your flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth, where your rental car will be waiting.
• Depart for the Garden Route and on to Knysna.
• Estimated travelling time from Port Elizabeth to Knysna: ± 3 - 4 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into Phantom Forest Lodge.
• The following few days are at your complete leisure, explore the area, shop or simply just relax the choice is yours.
• Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
  • Catamaran - Knysna Heads
  • Oyster Tasting
  • Sightseeing
  • Outeniqua Steam Train
  • Shopping and craft markets
  • Drive The Four Passes
• We will advise on lodging options

Day 11: Oudtshoorn

• After your breakfast, depart for the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn.
• Estimated travelling time from inside the Knysna: ± 1 - 2 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into your chosen establishment.
• The day is at your complete leisure, explore the area or simply just relax the choice is yours.
• Out of Interest; Oudtshoorn is one of the ten most popular tourist venues in South Africa.
• Numerous day and half day tours available (optional);
  • Ostrich Farms
  • Cango Caves
  • Meerkat Magic Valley
  • Cheetah rehabilitation centre
  • Mountain Bike Safaris
• We will advise on lodging options

Days 12-14: Cape Town

• After your breakfast, depart for the World Famous Cape Town.
• Estimated travelling time from inside the Knysna: ± 4 - 5 hours (travelling at a leisurely pace).
• Check into Kensington Place.
• The following few days are at your complete leisure, explore the area, shop or simply just relax the choice is yours.
  • Cape Town community field trip
  • Cape Town city tour
  • Stellenbosch Winelands tour
  • Walk to Freedom tour
  • Cape Peninsula tour
  • A day safari
  • Winelands tour
• We will advise on lodging options

Day 15: Safari Ends

• After your breakfast, depart for Cape Town International Airport and onward to your next destination or home.