Effortless South Africa Safari

Effortless South Africa Safari
Effortless South Africa Safari
Effortless South Africa Safari
Effortless South Africa Safari
Effortless South Africa Safari
Effortless South Africa Safari
Effortless South Africa Safari
  • Departure; Daily
  • Duration; 15 Days / 14 Nights
  • Lodging; Safari Lodges, Hotels and Guesthouses
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

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.
Rates From

Rates on Request, budget dependant

Rates Information
  • Per person sharing
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
Rates Include
  • Accommodation based on budget
  • Vehicle-based on budget
  • Meals as stated
  • Activities as stated
Rates Exclude
  • Local and International Flights
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
  • Activities not included in above itinerary
  • Fuel costs
  • Car Hire Insurance
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