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Sani Pass Tours

The ultimate thrill | the greatest 4×4 adventures in south africa.

Experience one of the world’s most extreme mountain passes. Not for the faint-hearted; our guided 4×4 tours take you along the precariously spectacular , scenic and winding , bending turns of the Sani Pass. Travel through this World Heritage Site to an altitude of 2,876m above sea level to reach the Eastern Highlands of Lesotho via the Southern Drakensberg mountain range. Tick off your bucket list with a pitstop at the highest pub in Africa.

Traverse the Sani Pass on our guided 4×4 tour to a whopping 2,874 metres above sea level. Enjoy a stop in Lesotho at a local village or a visit to the Sani Top Church, followed by a relaxed lunch and drink at the Highest Pub in Africa.

We’ve crammed the best features and highlights of our popular Sani Pass and Mokhotlong tours into two days. Our cultural Overnight Specials and Saga of the Sani Pass & Mokhotlong Tour are perfect for a comprehensive tour with limited time.

Discover Sani Pass and Lesotho with an overland tour to suit your time and budget. With our comfortable Toyota Landcruisers providing excellent viewing opportunities, you can soak up the breathtaking landscape and wildlife.

Navigate to the top of Sani Pass in our comfortable 4×4 joining the Sani Pass Day Tour before relaxing and toasting the journey at the Highest Pub in Africa. Spend the night at the iconic Sani Mountain Lodge backpackers – enjoying Pony Trekking or hiking.

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10 Days – Johannesburg, Lesotho, Drakensberg & Durban

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This 10-day tour takes us around the Eastern Cape and Gauteng provinces of South Africa, while also visiting the land-locked country of Lesotho. First – we explore the cultural metropolis of South Africa in Johannesburg – visit Nelson Mandela’s house, walk through the eerie history of the Apartheid Museum and visit Soweto, the most densely populated township in the country. 

After Johannesburg, we visit a stunning range of mountains stretching over 200 km called the Drakensberg. Accessible plateaus and numerous passes and slopes in the area make for some of the best hiking in the country. We also have a chance to visit Nelson Mandela’s capture site, where he was arrested on 5 August 1962; he then spent the next 27 years of his life in prison. 

We continue to enjoy breathtaking view sites along the Sani Pass in Lesotho, climbing a grand total of 2874 metres above sea level and enjoying lunch at the highest pub in Africa, the Sani Mountain Lodge. We end our trip in Durban and explore the beachfront and historical attractions, such as Moses Mabhida Stadium, which hosted 7 FIFA World Cup matches during the 2010 World Cup or Ushaka Marine World, which offers a water park and aquarium. 

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Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights

Includes: Transfer OR Tambo – Hotel Joburg, Pretoria city tour, Johannesburg city tour, 7 days transport from Johannesburg to Drakensberg, White Water Rafting in Clarens, Pony Trekking (1 hour) in Lesotho, Sani Pass route in Lesotho, Visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, Visit the Temple of Understanding in Durban, 1 morning safari in 4×4, 9 nights (from cheap to luxury hotels), 9 breakfasts

Excludes: Optional activities, Lunch/dinner/drinks, Tips, Local/International flights, Personal items, Vaccines/Malaria medicine, Visas

Optional Activities:

• Nelson Mandela House
• Apartheid Museum
• Voortrekker Monument
• Union Building
• Minimun 10 people
• We can customize the itinerary to your liking including  the accommodations and activities that best suit the group.

Welcome to Johannesburg & Pretoria City Tour

Johannesburg, “Jozi” for short, is the city best known as the financial hub and cultural metropolis of South Africa. On our first day in the country, we visit Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa.

Johannesburg City Tour

Today, we explore the cultural metropolis of South Africa in Johannesburg - visit Nelson Mandela’s house, walk through the eerie history of the Apartheid Museum and visit Soweto, the most densely populated township in the country.

We depart Johannesburg and drive through the country to get to Clarens, a small yet exciting village situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the ``Jewel of the Eastern Free State``.

Experience some adrenaline in Clarens today with a white water rafting trip. Experience the best white water river rafting in the country on the Ash River with 9 rapids, scenic vegetation and outstanding birdlife.

As we leave Clarens behind us, we look forward on the scenic road ahead to Lesotho, a high-altitude landlocked kingdom surrounded by South Africa. The dramatic mountain scenery provides us with the backdrop of our activities for the next two days.

Ponies are considered to be one of the main forms of public transport in Lesotho! Experience a one-hour pony trek through the mountains of Lesotho. Use the rest of your afternoon for optional activities, such as mountain biking, hiking and more.

Travel day to Drakensberg

We travel back into South Africa and visit a stunning range of mountains stretching over 200 km called the Drakensberg. Accessible plateaus and numerous passes and slopes in the area make for some of the best hiking in the country.

Today, we take one more day trip into Lesotho to visit the eastern part of the country, which is home to the Sani Pass, which is host to breathtaking views. While driving the Sani Pass, we climb a grand total of 2874 metres above sea level and enjoy lunch at the highest pub in Africa, the Sani Mountain Lodge.

We end our trip in Durban and explore via bicycle the beachfront and historical attractions, such as Moses Mabhida Stadium, which hosted 7 FIFA World Cup matches during the 2010 World Cup or the Temple of Understanding, home to both decadent architecture and a delicious vegetarian Indian restaurant.

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Today marks the departure day after a great journey through Lesotho and South Africa. Thank you for choosing ATES Africa!

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Immersive Lesotho Day Trip from Underberg

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Immersive Lesotho Day Trip, exploring the “Kingdom in the Sky”

This tour will take you up Sani Pass and further on into a village in the Mountain Kingdom, called Mokhotlong, allowing you to explore more of Lesotho in just a day !

It’s the perfect mix of nature, culture and history – enjoy Lesotho’s natural flora and fauna, driving past the highest peak in Southern Africa ; dive into the culture of the Basotho people at a historical trading post and take a peek into history by getting to see the old buildings that pack lots of history into this small village.

Why go further into Lesotho?

Our top-ranked Sani Pass tour is very popular as it explores the Sani Pass summiting into the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho! However, if you have more time, it’s really worth your while going on our full-day tour into Lesotho . With the extra time that we have, we get to travel beyond Sani Top and into the more populated areas of Mokhotlong. Experience real Basotho-life!

We summit some of the highest peaks south of Kilimanjaro ! Black Mountain pass is an incredible sight at 3240m ASL – it often sees snows in Winter and sometimes even in Summer. As you descend into the valleys below you start seeing the remote villages around Mokhotlong.

Great Value Immersive Experience into the heart of Remote Lesotho

We pack coffee/tea, snacks and a hearty lunch while overlooking Lesotho’s Mountain Vistas.

Included in the price is Basotho Pony-Trekking in the foothills near Mokhotlong with your guide – who lives in and loves this area and shares stories about rural life in the mountains OR an immersive cultural experience – a short hike brings you to the heart of a homestead where we learn so much from these friendly and warm people who have been living the same way for many years.

No trip into Lesotho Via Sani Pass is complete without a final stop at the Highest Pub in Africa .

For a more detailed itinerary, please click on the itinerary tab.

All of these activities are much longer than what we could offer on our shorter tour.

To keep this amazing experience unique and intimate , we usually take only small groups on this tour – often only your booking.

When booking, please let us know which activity you would prefer and if you have any special dietary requirements , this will help us to plan for your tour.

Special Rates

Special rates are available for pensioners and children under 12 , please contact us for more information.

Special Group Rates for the Lesotho Day Tour

Contact us for the most competitive group rates for 3 or persons.

We look forward to hosting you on your Lesotho Adventure!

Emile and the team .

About Mokhotlong

This village in Lesotho is a picturesque hour and a half drive from the Sani Pass Border Post. Mokhotlong started as a small police outpost in 1905 and over the years it developed into a remote trading hub for the people of the Highlands region. Since Mokhotlong is so remote, it was preserved from the development that other cities in Lesotho underwent. Mokhotlong gives tourists the opportunity to experience a truly traditional village in the ‘Kingdom in the Sky’.

Lesotho is the only country in the world that is in its entirety above 1000m in elevation, making this an experience that you cannot enjoy anywhere else in the world! This tour ticks all these boxes – nature, culture and history – all in Lesotho, all in one day.

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Nestled in the heart of South Africa, Lesotho is the ‘Kingdom in the Sky'.

This little landlocked country offers a pocket-sized package of stunning mountain scenery, hiking opportunities and wildlife spotting. With a fascinating cultural heritage and ample opportunity to get back to nature, Lesotho is a slice of mountain paradise.

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Lesotho at a glance

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Maseru (population 228,000)

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Best time to visit lesotho.

There’s no bad time to visit Lesotho. October to April tends to be wetter, while winter (May to September) can be cold, dropping below freezing at night. The climate is mostly temperate all year round.

Geography and environment

Lesotho is completely surrounded by  South Africa . Perched on the highest part of the Drakensburg escarpment, this mountainous kingdom is filled with valleys and peaks. The lowland areas, which still soar 1000m above sea level, are home to most of the population, while the highlands are a magnet for adventurers looking to hike or pony trek between villages.

Top 5 mountain activities in Lesotho

Some of our favourite mountain activities in Lesthose.

Pull on your boots and head to the hills to explore Lesotho’s mountains. The views are spectacular and you’re more likely to encounter a waterfall or San Bushman rock art than another human being.

2. Meet the Basotho

Take a walk through Malealea Village and leave with a bevvy of new friends. Curious kids and friendly adults will proudly show you around and introduce you to their traditions.

3. Pony trekking

If you prefer four legs to two, then there’s nowhere better to get on a horse (or pony) and ride than Lesotho. Set out with a guide to explore the countryside on a short or overnight trek.

4. Explore canyons

Take a hike to the stunning Pitseng Canyon. Walk under overhanging cliff faces and past cascading rockpools where, if it’s warm enough, you can take a dip.

5. Wildlife spotting

Lesotho boasts some spectacular wildlife-spotting opportunities. Keep an eye out for rare birds, vultures, meerkats, jackals, mountain reedbuck and baboons.

Lesotho travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Do I need a visa to travel to Lesotho?

Entry permits are issued free of charge on arrival for most nationalities, including foreign nationals from the EU, US and Australia. All nationalities should check with their nearest Lesotho Embassy for more information.

Is tipping customary in Lesotho?

A service charge of 10 to 15% may be added to your bill. If not, tipping is at your discretion.

What is the internet access like in Lesotho?

Most hotels and guesthouses, shopping malls and cafes will have Wi-Fi. Connections can be slow or intermittent in more remote and rural areas.

Can I use my mobile phone while in Lesotho?

Mobile phone reception is good in urban areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone. Roaming fees are often expensive, so check beforehand and perhaps consider buying a local SIM instead.

What are the toilets like in Lesotho?

Lesotho has a combination of modern flushable toilets and squat/pit toilets, depending on where you are travelling and staying. Generally large hotels, modern restaurants and city cafes have flushable toilets, while remote areas have squat toilets.

Can I drink the water in Lesotho?

Tap water is considered safe to drink, however, outside the main towns it’s advised to sterilise or filter the water. For environmental reasons, try to avoid bottled water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found.

Are credit cards accepted widely in Lesotho?

Most credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants, but it's best to check with your bank before you depart.

What is ATM access like in Lesotho?

ATMs are available in most main towns, but they can be unreliable. You can also withdraw cash from a bank using your card.

Does my trip support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. Trips to this country directly support our global Intrepid Foundation partners Eden Reforestation Projects and World Bicycle Relief. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Eden Reforestation Projects

Eden Reforestation Projects are helping to mitigate climate change by restoring forests worldwide; they also hire locally and create job opportunities within vulnerable communities. Donations from our trips support restoration across planting sites in 10 countries around the globe. Find out more or make a donation World Bicycle Relief

World Bicycle Relief provides people in low-income communities with bicycles to mobilise school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas – giving them access to vital education, healthcare, and income. Donations help provide Buffalo Bicycles – specifically designed to withstand the rugged terrain and harsh environment of rural regions – to those who need them most. Find out more or make a donation

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

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Mountaineering is the sport of mountain climbing. While some scholars identify mountaineering-related activities as climbing (rock and ice) and trekking up mountains, others are also adding backpacking, hiking, skiing, via ferrata and wilderness activities, and still others state that mountaineering activities also include indoor climbing, sport climbing and bouldering.However, to most of the scholars, the term mountaineering is understood as climbing (which now refers to adventure climbing or sports climbing) and trekking (hill walking in ‘exotic’ places).Hiking in the mountains can also be a simple form of mountaineering when it involves scrambling, or short stretches of the more basic grades of rock climbing, as well as crossing glaciers.

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South Africa Explorer with Eswatini & Lesotho

Cultural tour & safari of south africa, eswatini (swaziland) & lesotho.

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Dive into the diverse countries of South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland) and Lesotho on this 20-day overland journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town. South Africa is one of the continent’s best game-viewing destinations, and we have the opportunity to spot the Big 5 (lion, leopard, African buffalo, elephant and rhino) in legendary Kruger National Park and beyond. Couple this with the dramatic landscapes of the famous Panoramic and Garden routes, and immersive cultural experiences like traditional dancing and wine blending, and there’s one memorable South African safari tour ahead!

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Day 01: Johannesburg (SOUTH AFRICA)

After arriving at Oliver Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, we are cordially welcomed and transferred to our hotel. Balance of the day is free. Contact Bestway to pre-book exciting optional activities, including an apartheid museum tour, a city tour and an exploration of Lesedi Cultural Village. This evening at 6:00 PM, we meet our guide and the rest of the group for the pre-departure briefing.

Overnight: Safari Club , Johannesburg (1 night) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)

Day 02: Johannesburg/Mpumalanga (Drive)

The excitement begins with an early morning departure as we head towards Mpumalanga, passing through lovely landscapes complete with towering mountains, scenic passes, rushing waterfalls and verdant forests. We spend the night in Graskop, a small village that started life as a mining town and is now known for its beautiful scenery. Graskop is found on the Drakensberg Escarpment at the start of the Panorama route and serves as the gateway to Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Graskop Hotel , Mpumalanga (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 03: Mpumalanga/Kruger National Park (Drive)

This morning, enjoy a beautiful journey along the Panorama Route, one of the most stunning roads in South Africa.  The highlight of the route is Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. This rich, green canyon is known for its high diversity of primate and bird life. We then stop at Bourke’s Luck Potholes, unique and otherworldly potholes created by thousands of years of water erosion. In the afternoon, we head into Kruger National Park. We spend the next two nights inside the park with the opportunity to encounter the wildlife at Kruger.

Overnight: Berg en Dal Camp , Kruger (2 nights) (B) (Bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant)

Day 04: Kruger National Park

Enjoy exciting morning and afternoon game drives using our tour vehicle. Should you wish to partake in the game drive using an open game-viewer vehicle, these are available at an additional cost. Kruger National Park has nearly two million hectares of unfenced African wilderness, in which more mammal species roam free than in any other game reserve. A leader in environmental management, Kruger National Park offers visitors fantastic Big Five sightings, as well as viewing of endangered game such as the African wild dog and bird watching of over 507 bird species. (B)

Day 05: Kruger National Park/MLilwane (Drive) (eswatini)

Today we cross the border into Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland and one of Africa’s last three monarchies. Though it is one of Africa’s smallest countries, Eswatini offers a surprising variety of landscapes. We will discover the country’s lovely Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to hippo, giraffe, zebra and antelope, as well as a variety of birds. In the afternoon, we embark on a guided walk through the park in hopes of spotting some of these creatures.

Overnight: Mlilwane Rest Camp, Eswatini (2 nights) (B) (Beehive huts with en suite bathrooms and restaurant)

Day 06: Mlilwane Wilderness Sanctuary

A fascinating and interactive cultural experience today as we visit the Umphakatsi Chief’s homestead. Here, we can try our hands at grinding maize, braiding mountain grass, or joining the children in traditional Swazi song and dance. We will also have the chance to try out some Swazi cuisine. It’s recommended to try eating the Swazi way–with your hands! (B, L)

Day 07: Mlilwane/Zululand (Drive) (SOUTH AFRICA)

Today, we journey back into South Africa via the region of Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. En route, we visit a craft market. We arrive at our lodge in the late afternoon, with the remainder of the day free.

Overnight: Ezulwini Game Lodge , Hluhluwe (2 nights) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & dining area)

Day 08: Zululand

Another day of activity as we take a game drive and explore the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve in our tour vehicle. Established in 1895, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is the oldest game reserve in Africa. It is home to both the endangered black and white rhino. In the afternoon, we make our way to iSimangaliso Wetland Park*, which was listed by UNESCO as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. Here, we enjoy a boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary, getting close-up views of the hippos and crocodiles that make the lake their home. (B)

Day 09: Zululand/Drakensberg (Drive)

Moving further inland, we spend the next two nights in Northern Drakensberg. This area is known for its jaw dropping scenery of epic mountains, green forests and ice-cold streams. At 3,482 meters, the Drakensberg, known in Zulu as uKhahlamba or the “Barrier of Spears”, is South Africa’s highest mountain range, stretching its rugged form roughly 1,000 kilometers from southwest to northeast. The range is part of another World Heritage Site, namely the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park*.

Overnight: The Cavern , Drakensberg (2 nights) (B, D) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 10: Drakensberg

The Royal Natal National Park, known for its prime location along the Drakensberg, offers some of the most scenic views in South Africa. Its main features are the Drakensberg Amphitheatre, a rock wall five kilometers long by up to 1,200 meters high, the peak where the Orange and Tugela rivers have their source, and the 947-meter-high Tugela Falls, the world's second highest waterfall.  Time will be spent exploring this beautiful area on guided walks. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Drakensberg/Malealea (Drive) (LESOTHO)

A new country to discover today as we journey across the border into the Kingdom of Lesotho, the southernmost landlocked country in the world. Lesotho has rich cultural heritage, as well as breathtaking scenery. Our destination is Malealea, located in a remote region of Western Lesotho. Here, we will have the chance to experience the traditions of the local Basotho people and learn about their beliefs and customs.

Overnight: Malealea Lodge , Malealea (2 nights) (B, L) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar & dining area)

Day 12: Malealea

A unique activity as we sample the method of transportation used by the majority of Basotho people–the pony! Our four-legged mounts will handle the narrow trails better than any 4x4 vehicle on our trek today. (B)

Day 13: Malealea/Cradock (Drive) (SOUTH AFRICA)

Leave Lesotho behind as we journey on to the historical Karoo town of Cradock. Founded in 1814 as a frontier stronghold, the town is an important agricultural centre best known for its traditional Karoo hospitality, natural sulfur spring and spectacular starry nights. Cradock is a place of literary legends and the old part of the town is graced with some of the finest buildings.

Overnight: Die Tuishuise , Cradock (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant)

Day 14: Cradock/Addo Elephant National Park (Drive)

Our destination today is Addo Elephant National Park, home to a population of more than 600 of its namesake animal. Here, we can also find Cape buffalo, endangered black rhinos, and the recently introduced king of all predators, the lion. In the afternoon, we enjoy a game drive in our touring vehicle. Optional game drives in open game-viewer vehicles are also available. Contact Bestway for exact costs, and to pre-book. Our evening is spent near the lit up watering hole with the unique opportunity to observe nocturnal wildlife.

Overnight: Addo Elephant Rest Camp, Addo (1 night) (B) (Bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & restaurant)

Day 15: Addo Elephant National Park/Tsitsikamma (Drive)

This morning after breakfast, we continue on to one of South Africa’s most scenic and famous regions, the Garden Route, found along the country’s southern coastline. Our next two nights will be spent in Tsitsikamma Forest, a beautiful location where trees and ocean meet.

Overnight: Tsitsikamma Village Inn , Tsitsikamma (2 nights) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool & restaurant)

Day 16: Tristskamma

We take a leisurely hike along one of the short trails, discovering the coastal bush and rocky shoreline. Option available to plunge off the world’s highest bungee jump at the Bloukrans River (at additional cost). (B)

Day 17: Tsitsikamma/Oudtshoorn (Drive)

Today, we first visit the Knysna Heads, offering a quaint town with a picturesque lagoon and rock formations. Here, we savour an interactive and educational oyster tasting. We then continue over the Outeniqua Mountains into the Little Karoo region, arriving in the town of Oudtshoorn. Take a trip to the famous Cango Caves, a 20 million-year-old cave system frequently described as one of the natural wonders of the world, before participating in an interpretive and interactive nature walk diving into the issues of biodiversity, interdependence and the need for conservation.

Overnight: Mooiplaas Guest House , Oudtshoorn (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant)

Day 18: Oudtshoorn/Cape Town (Drive)

Today, we make our way to the vibrant city of Cape Town. On the way, we stop in the town of Robertson and enjoy an opportunity to blend our own wine at Excelsior Manor Guesthouse. During the process, we will first blend red varietals, then bottle, cork and label our own wine as a special souvenir to take home with us. Upon arrival in Cape Town, we have the afternoon free. You may want to enjoy sundowners at one of the city’s lovely beaches, or do some last minute souvenir shopping at the V&A Waterfront.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel , Cape Town (2 nights) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms and restaurant)

Day 19: Cape Town

Our day is spent on a Cape Peninsula tour. We will first travel along the Atlantic seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay. We will then pause at Maiden Cove look-out point before making our way to Hout Bay. Option here to take a boat trip to Seal Island (seasonal, at additional cost). We journey on to Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. Later in the afternoon, we visit Simon’s Town, a charming Victorian town with a naval base and a famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance is at additional cost). (B)

Day 20: Depart Cape Town

Spend the final day at leisure. Weather dependent there is the chance to take the cable car up Table Mountain (own expense) and enjoy one last view of the Cape of Good Hope before your transfer to the airport. Other optional activities are also available for pre-booking, including a full-day tour of the Cape Winelands by car or bicycle, a tour of the Whale Route and a cultural field trip arranged to help tourists give back. Please contact Bestway Tours & Safaris for a full list of optional excursions. (B)

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• 24 Meals as mentioned ( B =Breakfast, L =Lunch, D =Dinner)
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CANADA (West Coast) US$ 1800

USA (West Coast) US$ 1600

CANADA (East Coast) US$ 1700

USA (East Coast) US$ 1500

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Overnight: Southern Sun OR Tambo, Johannesburg (1 night) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)

Day 03: Mpumalanga/Hazyview (Kruger National Park) (Drive)

This morning, enjoy a beautiful journey along the Panorama Route, one of the most stunning roads in South Africa.  The highlight of the route is Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. This rich, green canyon is known for its high diversity of primate and bird life. We then stop at Bourke’s Luck Potholes, unique and otherworldly potholes created by thousands of years of water erosion. In the afternoon, we head towards Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Hazyview Sun Hotel , Kruger (2 nights) (B) (Bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, restaurant)

Embark on a full day of game-viewing in legendary Kruger National Park. We will enjoy a full day safari in the park via a comfortable 4x4 open vehicle. Kruger National Park has nearly two million hectares of unfenced African wilderness, in which more mammal species roam free than in any other game reserve. A leader in environmental management, Kruger National Park offers visitors fantastic Big Five sightings, as well as viewing of endangered game such as the African wild dog and bird watching of over 507 bird species. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Boma dinner experience. (B, D)

Day 05: Kruger National Park/Mlilwane (Drive) (ESWATINI)

Today we cross the border into Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland and one of Africa’s last three monarchies. Though it is one of Africa’s smallest countries, Eswatini offers a surprising variety of landscapes. We will discover the country’s pioneer conservation area Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the “Valley of Heaven”. This sanctuary is home to hippo, giraffe, zebra and antelope, as well as a variety of birds. In the afternoon, we embark on a guided walk through the park in hopes of spotting some of these creatures.

Overnight: Ezulwini Game Lodge , Hluhluwe (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & dining area)

Another day of activity as we take a game drive and explore the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve in our tour vehicle. Established in 1895, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi is the oldest game reserve in Africa. It is home to both the endangered black and white rhino. In the afternoon, we make our way to iSimangaliso Wetland Park*, which was listed by UNESCO as South Africa’s first World Heritage Site. Here, we enjoy a boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary, getting close-up views of the hippos and crocodiles that make the lake their home.

Overnight: Elephant Lake Hotel , St Lucia (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar and restaurant)

Day 09 & 10: Zululand/Drakensberg/Lesotho (LESOTHO) (Drive)

Today, we move further inland to the Drakensberg region. This area is known for its jaw dropping scenery of epic mountains, green forests and ice-cold streams. At 3,482 meters, the Drakensberg, known in Zulu as uKhahlamba or the “Barrier of Spears”, is South Africa’s highest mountain range, stretching its rugged form roughly 1,000 kilometers from southwest to northeast. The range is part of another World Heritage Site, namely the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park*. We join a guided 4x4 excursion up the legendary Sani Pass in Lesotho. Our driver excellently navigates the challenging terrain as we are treated to out-of-this-world views. At the summit, savour a drink and soak in the breathtaking mountain scenery at the highest pub in Africa, nestled amidst the clouds.

Overnight: Premier Sani Pass Resort , Lesotho (2 nights) (B, D) (B, D) (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 11 & 12: Lesotho/Cintsa (SOUTH AFRICA) (Drive)

Travel south to Cinsta, the gem of the Wild Coast. This destination boasts miles of unspoiled beaches that beckon you to relax and de-stress. Walk along the immaculate shoreline, feeling the soft sand under your feet and reveling in the natural splendor. Whether you're relaxing by the ocean or discovering secret coves, Cinsta offers a serene retreat by the sea.

Overnight: Crawfords Beach Lodge , Cintsa (2 nights) (B, L, D) (B, D) (Rooms with en suite bathrooms, bar and dining area)

Day 13: Cintsa/Addo Region (Drive)

Embark on an adventure through the historic Zuurberg Mountain Pass today. Accompanied by knowledgeable guides, navigate the challenging terrain while the late afternoon sun casts a golden glow on ancient rocks. Hear captivating stories of explorers and settlers as you take in breathtaking vistas and vibrant wildflowers. Conclude your day with a guided walk across the scenic Zuurberg mountains, soaking in the serene beauty of this timeless landscape.

Overnight: Zuurberg Mountain Inn, Addo region (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en suite bathrooms and swimming pool)

Day 14: Addo Elephant National Park/Cape St Francis (Drive)

Our destination today is Addo Elephant National Park, home to a population of more than 600 of its namesake animal. Here, if we’re lucky, we can also find Cape buffalo, endangered black rhinos, and the recently introduced king of all predators, the lion. We enjoy a morning game drive in our touring vehicle. Next, we continue on to one of South Africa’s most scenic and famous regions, the Garden Route, found along the country’s southern coastline. We first journey to the charming coastal town of St Francis Bay, where we’ll enjoy a sunset boat cruise along the extensive canal system of the Kromme River.

Overnight: Cape St Francis Resort , St Francis Bay (2 nights) (B) (Cottages with en suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)

Day 15: Cape St Francis

A true treat today as we savour one of South Africa’s delicacies on a calamari tour and tasting. This exclusive opportunity lets us try some of South Africa’s finest calamari, often referred to as “white gold”, and gain a deeper appreciation for its exquisite flavours. (B)

Day 16: Cape St Francis/Tsitsikamma/Oudtshoorn (Drive)

Set out on a picturesque drive to the Tsitsikamma Forest and take a guided walk to the famous suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth. Marvel at the stunning views of the rugged coastline as we stand high above the rushing waters. Our journey then takes us to Oudtshoorn, the renowned ostrich capital of the world that also offers rich cultural heritage. Relish the day's explorations and experiences in these two remarkable destinations along South Africa's Garden Route.

Overnight: Mooiplaas Guest House , Oudtshoorn (1 night) (B) (Rooms with en suite bathrooms, bar and restaurant)

Day 17: Oudtshoorn/Cape Town (Drive)

Begin our day with an early morning tour of an ostrich farm. Next, we head towards Cape Town, stopping along the way in Robertson for a tour and tasting at a local wine estate. Here, guests can participate in the tradition of blending red varietals, then bottle, cork, and label their own wine to take home a unique souvenir from the Cape. Upon arrival in Cape Town, we can spend the afternoon at leisure—enjoy sundowners at one of the beautiful beaches or do some last-minute shopping at the V&A Waterfront.

Overnight: Pullman Cape Town City Centre , Cape Town (2 nights) (B) (Rooms with en suite bathrooms and restaurant)

Day 18: Cape Town

The following day, embark on a Cape Peninsula tour to discover the many attractions of the ‘Mother City.’ Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard through Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay, stopping at Maiden Cove lookout point before heading to Hout Bay. Here, we have the option to take a seasonal boat trip to Seal Island (at additional cost). Continue over Chapman’s Peak, one of the world's most stunning coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. In the afternoon, we visit Simon’s Town, a village known for its charming Victorian architecture, naval base, and the large penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance to Boulders Beach at additional cost). (B)

Day 19: Depart Cape Town

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• Max. Group Size 20 Travellers
• Departs from Johannesburg, South Africa
• Ends at Cape Town, South Africa
• Accommodation Luxury Camping / Lodge / Safari Lodge / Hotel / Bungalow or Chalet
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This exciting Lesotho, Eswatini & South Africa Safari travels from Johannesburg to Cape Town, taking you on an epic Africa Overland Tour.  

Start your budget lodge safari with a thrilling Kruger Safari and sightseeing on the Panorama Route. Next, explore Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kingdom of Eswatini, before visiting iSimangaliso (St Lucia) Wetland Park, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, and the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. Then head into the scenic Maloti Mountains of Lesotho.

Return to South Africa, and travel to historic Graaff-Reinet and the Valley of Desolation in the Little Karoo, before going game viewing in Addo Elephant Park. Experience the beautiful Garden Route in and around Tsitsikamma National Park. Cross the Outeniqua Mountains, stop in Oudtshoorn to see Cango Caves, visit Africa's southernmost point and drive along Route 62. Lastly, visit Hermanus and the Cape Whale Route before parting ways in Cape Town. 

Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger National Park - South Africa

Welcome to South Africa, the World in One Country! Early this morning we leave the bustling city of Johannesburg and travel east in our overland tour vehicle.

Heading into the Mpumalanga Province we follow the old trade routes to Kruger National Park in the Lowveld region. Known as the wildlife safari capital of South Africa this region hosts many top game reserves, including the world-famous Kruger National Park.

This afternoon, we arrive at our first safari lodge in a private concession area within Kruger National Park. The safari lodge is set in an exclusive wildlife concession area, covering 11500 hectares of Kruger National Park. In the late afternoon, you can jump into your first game-viewing adventure on an optional sunset game drive in the concession area of Kruger Park. On this optional (extra cost) game drive, you'll explore the wilderness around camp, stopping for sundowners as you search for wildlife. Booking through your safari guide this morning when we depart is essential for this popular sundowner game drive.

The tented camp will be home for the first 3 nights of our overland safari adventure. We stay in permanent safari tents with en-suite bathrooms. This evening your overland tour guide tells you more about the South Africa Safari Adventure ahead as you relax around the campfire.

• Included Activity: Sundowner Drive
• Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Kruger National Park - South Africa

Today, we explore the world-renowned Kruger National Park in an open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle. We spend a full day on thrilling game drives in Kruger Park, South Africa's leading safari destination.

Immerse yourself in the game-rich African bushveld that is Kruger National Park today. Our open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle provides excellent opportunities for spotting and photographing as many of the wild animals in Kruger Park as possible. The Kruger National Park is home to the Big 5, Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros, together with an impressive array of other animals, birds, plants and small creatures. Look out for giraffe towering over herds of grazing zebra, many different antelope species, hippos wallowing in pools and, if you're lucky, you may spot an endangered African Wild Dog or a shy leopard.

After an action-packed day on safari in Kruger, we return to our safari lodge. We spend another night in the exclusive concession area within Kruger National Park where access is restricted to guests staying at the safari lodge. Sit back around the campfire under the stars and relive the wildlife highlights of your first full day on safari in South Africa. Fall asleep to the sounds of nature in your permanent tented room with an en-suite bathroom.

• Included Activity: Full-Day Kruger 4x4 Game Drive
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Kruger Park & Panorama Route - South Africa

Day 3 of our budget South Africa Safari Adventure kicks off with an optional bush walk in the early morning. Bush walks are ideal for getting a closer look at the diverse ecosystems of Kruger Park. The optional guided walk (at extra cost) gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the smaller details of the African bush appreciating the plants and smaller creatures.

After the morning bush walk, we take a scenic drive along the aptly named Panorama Route in the towering cliffs nearby. Here we explore one of the most scenic parts of South Africa as we follow the edge of the escarpment which separates the high-lying central plateau from the Kruger low lying Lowveld region. As we drive along the Panorama Route, we stop to admire the spectacular views along the majestic Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest vegetated canyons in the world. We pause at God's Window lookout, gazing over the Lowveld to the distant Mozambique mountains. We also visit the Bourke’s Luck Potholes - peculiar rock features created by water erosion over decades, and then stop to take in the majestic panoramic view of the canyon and the distinctive Three Rondavels hills.

In the late afternoon, after taking in the spectacular sights of the Panorama Route, we return to our safari lodge inside Kruger Park.

• Included Activities: Panorama Route Tour - Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon & God’s Window

Day 4: Kruger Park to Ezulwini Valley – Eswatini

On day 4 of our safari adventure, we get up early for coffee and rusks before hitting the road. We enjoy our last morning on a game drive driving through the Kruger National Park. The elevated overland tour vehicle provides excellent vantage over the bush, which makes it easier to spot wildlife and birds.

Our morning game drive takes us to the southern boundary of Kruger Park where we exit the national park. From Kruger, we drive to the nearby border of Eswatini.

Border formalities complete, we cross into the small landlocked country of Eswatini and wind our way through the mountains and forests of this small kingdom. The next destination on our South Africa Safari Adventure is the lush Ezulwini Valley, just south of Eswatini's capital Mbabane, and aptly named 'Valley of Heaven' for its rolling green hills of the Mdzimba Mountains stretching out as far as the eye can see. We overnight at a safari lodge in the Valley, which will be our home for 2 nights.

• Included Activity: Game Drive in Kruger National Park (in the overland tour vehicle)

Day 5: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Eswatini

This morning we head out on a walk in the scenic Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Your overland guide leads you on a nature walk in the wildlife sanctuary. We follow the nature trail which features information about the local history and environment.

The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Ezulwini Valley, the 'place of heaven'. Optional activities include self-guided hikes and walks in the 4560-hectare Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary which is safe for walking due to the absence of dangerous predator animals. If you prefer wheels, you can hire a mountain bike and go cycling in the Nature Reserve or join an optional game drive in Hlane Royal National Park or Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Included Activity: Nature Walk in Mlilwane with overland tour guide
• Optional Activity: Game Drives, Mountain Biking, and Self-Guided Hiking

Day 6: Eswatini to Zululand & St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal - South Africa

On day 6 of our Africa Overland Tour, we say goodbye to the Valley of Heaven and Eswatini. We cross back into South Africa and drive south into the Zululand region of KwaZulu-Natal. This is where the legendary King Shaka founded the Zulu Kingdom by uniting the Zulu tribes during his reign from 1816 to 1828. It is the homeland of the Zulu people, the largest ethnic group in South Africa.

Our drive takes us through Zululand to the sub-tropical East Coast of South Africa. The next stop on our South Africa Safari Adventure is the village of St Lucia, at the entrance to iSimangaliso Wetland Park (formerly Greater St Lucia Wetland Park). iSimangaliso was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site to be declared in South Africa. In St Lucia, we stay at an upmarket lodge with a swimming pool and lush subtropical gardens. Keep an eye out for the hippos, often seen grazing in the village at night.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Hluhluwe Game Reserve & iSimangaliso Wetland Park - South Africa

Today we head to the nearby Hluhluwe Game Reserve for a morning game drive in this famous Big 5 South African game reserve. The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi wilderness area is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa and is known for its efforts to save the Southern White Rhino from extinction in the 1950s and 60s.

The Park hosts a large white rhino population. Black rhinos are also found here, along with lions, leopards, buffalos, and elephants, making this a Big 5 South African safari destination. Animals commonly sighted here include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and various antelope species. Other wildlife that we may sight on our game drive in open 4x4 safari vehicles includes cheetahs, wild dogs, and hyenas.

After our morning of bird watching and game viewing in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, we return to St Lucia. Back at the lodge, you have some free time to rest, take a swim and freshen up before an afternoon safari adventure. We will embark on a relaxing sunset boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary for some excellent bird and hippo watching. The lagoon is in Isimangaliso Wetland Park, which hosts extremely varied habitats including lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests, and grasslands. This rich ecosystem supports an astounding diversity of animal, bird, and marine life.

• Included Activity: Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park & St Lucia Boat Cruise

Day 8: St Lucia to Drakensberg Mountains - South Africa

Day 8 of our South Africa Safari Adventure sees us continue further south along the beautiful east coast of South Africa to the city of Durban. Then we leave behind the golden beaches of the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, driving inland to the mountains of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park on the unbelievably scenic Drakensberg Escarpment.

En route, we stop to visit the historic attraction of the Mandela Capture Site. A statue of world-famous Nelson Mandela, or Madiba, marks the place of his arrest here in 1962. After visiting the site where Mandela's 27-year-long imprisonment first began, we drive to Howick Falls to marvel at the beauty of nature.

When we reach the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, we check into our historic hotel or resort in the village of Himeville. For the next two nights of our Lodge Overland Tour, we stay in twin-share rooms with en-suite bathrooms at a lovely hotel near the dramatic Sani Mountain Pass.

• Included Activities: Mandela Capture Site, Howick Falls

Day 9: uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park - South Africa

We spend today exploring mountain paths and enjoying the beauty of the towering Drakensberg Mountains. The Drakensberg Mountains are South Africa’s highest peaks, also widely considered the most beautiful. In the morning, your safari guide takes you on a hike in scenic uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park.

There are plenty of walks to choose from, with options suited to different levels of fitness and activity, so you can set your own pace. Alternatively, you can enjoy other optional outdoor activities, such as horse riding, or simply enjoy the scenery.

• Included Activity: uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park Entry Fee & guided Hike

Day 10: Drakensburg to Malealea – Lesotho

Day 10 takes us into the third country on our South Africa Safari Adventure, Lesotho. First, we traverse spectacular mountain scenery on our way through the majestic cliffs of Golden Gate National Park and then cross the border into Lesotho.

We pass the capital city of Maseru, on our way into the towering mountains of southern Lesotho. Our next base is a lodge located in Malealea village, nestled in the rural Makhomalong Valley surrounded by the breathtaking Maloti Mountains.

Day 11: Malealea – Lesotho

Today is set aside for exploring the remote western highlands of Lesotho. This morning we head into the Maloti Mountains on foot, enjoying the clean mountain air and spectacular scenery. We walk to a dramatic local waterfall which falls many meters onto the valley floor below.

This afternoon you are free to explore nearby village life. The Basotho are known for their traditional hats, blankets, and woven goods. They have retained many of their old traditions and rich oral history and performing arts. You may wish to explore the area on your own or go pony trekking (optional) in the mountains. Lesotho is famous for its pony trekking and the Basotho ponies are known for being hardy and surefooted. Trekking the mountains by pony is not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced rider.

• Included Activity: Morning hike & Waterfall visit
• Optional Activity: Lesotho Pony Trekking & More Hiking Options

Day 12: Graaff-Reinet & Valley of Desolation - South Africa

On day 12 of our Africa Overland Tour, we descend the lofty Maloti Mountains and cross the border back into South Africa. Back in South Africa, we drive into the wide expanse of the Great Karoo. This semi-arid region of South Africa is known for its flat, open landscapes with big sheep farms and a scattering of remote towns.

Our drive through the vast Karoo takes us across the Gariep (Orange) River, South Africa's longest river. Driving through the hot, dry plains in our overland tour vehicle we arrive at our next stop, the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, the fourth-oldest town in South Africa.

This evening you can join a sundowner trip to the remote Valley of Desolation. Stop for sundowners and enjoy the breathtaking views of the rock formations of the valley as we gaze over the Camdeboo Plains and Graaff-Reinet town as the sun goes down. In winter, the Valley of Desolation trip is conducted on the following morning as a sunrise excursion. After getting a closer look at the local flora and fauna in the Valley of Desolation, we return to town. In Graaff Reinet, we stay at a historic hotel in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Soak up the character and charm of this authentic hotel where modern and historical elements combine in classical Karoo style.

• Included Activity: Valley of Desolation Sundowner (or Sunrise Trip tomorrow morning)

Day 13: Graaf Reinet to Greater Addo Elephant National Park & Gqeberha - South Africa

This morning we drive south across the empty plains of the Karoo, soaking up the wide skies and open space. Arriving at Addo Elephant National Park, we head back out into the African bush for some more game viewing this afternoon!

Our next wildlife safari destination, Addo Elephant Park, is home to one of the dense concentrations of elephants. Your guide takes you on a game drive in search of the abundant wildlife of Addo Park, which hosts the Big 5 and more. This unique, malaria-free national park is the third largest in South Africa and incorporates marine and land habitats. As a result, it is one of the few ‘Big 7’ safari destinations in Africa, hosting the Big 5 of elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalos, leopards, together with the southern right whales, and great white sharks in the ocean.

After our exciting game drive in Addo Elephant National Park, we head to the city of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) where we will overnight at a comfortable guest house.

• Included Activity: Game Drive in Addo Elephant Park (in the overland truck)

Day 14: Addo Elephant National Park - South Africa

This morning on our Lesotho, Eswatini & South Africa Safari, we drive back to Addo Elephant National Park for a second game drive. Our overland tour vehicle offers excellent views over the African bush. Elephants, buffalos, zebras, and other African animals are commonly sighted and, with some luck, we may spot lions or even a shy leopard.

After our rewarding wildlife safari in Addo Elephant Park, we head back to our guesthouse in Gqeberha.

• Included Activities: Game Drive in Addo Park (in the overland safari truck)

Day 15: Gqeberha to Jeffreys Bay & Tsitsikamma National Park, Garden Route - South Africa

Early this morning we set off west into the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa. Along the way, we stop at the world-famous surfing destination of Jeffreys Bay, known as J-Bay. Then it is on to the forested Tsitsikamma area of the Garden Route, where we will spend the next two nights of our Africa Overland Tour.

Part of the larger Garden Route National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park is a diverse and scenic protected area, nestled between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Indian Ocean. The park stretches about 80kms along the coastline and includes a 5km belt of sea, making it one of the world's largest marine protected areas. In addition to the rich marine ecosystems protected by the national park, Tsitsikamma also features South Africa's endemic Fynbos biome, as well as indigenous forests. Between the marine habitats, Fynbos-covered hills, and forested ravines this park provides habitats for a diverse range of birds and animals.

For the next two nights of our Lesotho, Eswatini & South Africa Safari, we stay at a historic hotel a stone's throw from the magnificent Tsitsikamma National Park. Accommodation is in tastefully decorated rooms (twin-share) with en-suite bathrooms.

• Included Activity: Stop in Jeffreys Bay

Day 16: Tsitsikamma National Park & Garden Route – South Africa

Day 16 of our Southern Africa Safari is all about enjoying the splendors of the Garden Route. This coastal region is a nature lover's paradise sprinkled with forests, mountains, lagoons, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches.

In the morning we walk the first section of the legendary Otter Trail, one of the best hiking trails in South Africa. The hiking trail begins at Storms River in the Tsitsikamma National Park, following the rocky coastline. This challenging, but incredibly scenic hike takes us to a waterfall with a rock pool, and back. Alternatively, you can take it easy this morning and go for a swim in the sea, walk along the beach and in the indigenous forests, and cross the Storm's River suspension bridge.

In the afternoon you have the option of embarking on a tour called the Woodcutters Journey. This interesting journey reveals more about the indigenous flora and fauna of this rich ecosystem, as well as the local history of the Tsitsikamma area. You also have the option of doing a treetop canopy tour to view the indigenous forests of Tsitsikamma from a zip line up in the branches. Another optional activity is the daunting bungee jump at nearby Bloukrans Bridge. This is the highest commercial bungee-jumping bridge in the world, at 216 meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River.

At the end of an action-packed day of outdoor adventure and nature on the Garden Route, we return to our lodge for a laid-back evening.

• Included Activity: Tsitsikamma National Park Entry Fees & Guided Hike
• Optional Activities: Treetop Canopy Tour, Woodcutters Journey Tour, Bungee Jumping

Day 17: Tsitsikamma to Knysna, Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves - South Africa

Today we leave the Eastern Cape Province behind and enter the Western Cape Province of South Africa. We continue west along the beautiful Garden Route past beautiful Nature’s Valley and onto the charming seaside town of Knysna.

Our drive takes us inland via spectacular mountain passes into the Klein Karoo (Little Karoo) region. We make our way toward Oudtshoorn and the famous Cango Caves where we take a basic tour of these massive limestone caverns. After experiencing the immense underground caverns of Cango Caves and admiring the impressive rock formations, we continue to the nearby town of Oudtshoorn.

The town is best known for its ostriches, with a large number of ostrich farms found here. Tonight our Lesotho, Eswatini & South Africa Safari stays at a country guesthouse. Take a dip in the pool and enjoy a spectacular Karoo sunset.

• Included Activities: Knysna Visit & Cango Caves Tour

Day 18: Oudtshoorn to Route 62 & Barrydale - South Africa

On the morning of day 18, we follow the roads of well-known Route 62 through the barren Klein Karoo. Along the way, we visit a colony of cheeky meerkats, stopping to watch the antics of these cute social creatures. We continue our drive, pausing to admire the local crafts and produce at quirky farmstalls dotting Route 62. One of our colorful stops is a bizarre country pub, with the eye-catching name of Ronnie's Sex Shop.

Continuing on Route 62 we make our way to the charming village of Barrydale. Here we settle in at our comfortable overnight guesthouse where we stay in modern en-suite rooms on a twin-share basis.

• Included Activities: Meerkat Experience, Route 62, Stop at Ronnie’s Sex Shop

Day 19: Barrydale to Africa’s Southernmost tip, Cape Whale Coast & Cape Town - South Africa

Today our African safari adventure takes us through the farmlands and rural villages of the Cape Overberg towards Cape Town. Our first stop of the day is the southernmost point in Africa, Cape Agulhas. Here we stop to look out over the place where the Indian and Atlantic oceans merge and take photos at the southern tip of Africa.

Then we head on to the coastal town of Hermanus, Whale Watching capital of South Africa. Here we take a walk along the coastline on the boardwalk to look for southern white whales in season (July to November) and other marine life. Hermanus is one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world. After stretching our legs, we travel further along the Cape Whale Coast. This rugged coastal route stretches east from Rooi Els through seaside villages and dramatic landscapes with rocky cliffs, bays, rivers, farms, wilderness areas, and farmlands. At Betty's Bay, we visit the Stony Point Nature Reserve to see a large breeding colony of African Penguins.

We continue to Cape Town and the iconic Table Mountain. With the last leg of our overland tour of South Africa complete, our memorable journey finishes in the beautiful city of Cape Town.

• Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
• Included Activities: Cape Agulhas southernmost point, Hermanus, Stony Point Penguin Colony

Alternative South Africa Safari Option:

This southbound South Africa Safari is also available as a Small Group Tour, the South Africa Safari Adventure (Small Group Tour) which travels by Luxury Overland Vehicle with 12 guests at most.

Pre & Post Safari Accommodation

Travelers are advised to book a night of pre-tour accommodation in Johannesburg (the night before this South Africa Safari departs) and a night of post-tour accommodation in Cape Town after the safari tour ends. To book affordable pre-tour and post-tour accommodation at recommended lodges/hotels simply ask our friendly travel advisors to add extra nights to your safari booking.

Optional Extras and Excursions

For up-to-date and confirmed pricing info for optional items, please drop us an enquiry .

South Africa Safari Activities:

• Kruger Sunset Game Drive
• Treetop Canopy Tours in Tsitsikamma
• Bloukrans Bungee Jumping 
• Birds of Eden 
• Ocean Safaris (in season)
• Whale Watching
• Township Tours
• Sea Kayaking

Lesotho Safari Activities:

• Pony Trekking
• Additional Hiking Options

Eswatini Safari Activities:

• Game Drives in Hlane Royal National Park or Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
• Mountain Biking in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
• Self-Guided Hiking in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Child Policy

This tour does take children.

There is a minimum age limit of 8 years of age, for travellers on scheduled departures, however, children aged 8 and 9 years of age are accepted on a request basis only. A maximum of 4 children, aged between 10 - 15 years will be allowed per scheduled tour departure date. Should there already be 4 children confirmed on a tour, any further children requests will be dealt with on a request basis only.

Age restrictions may apply to certain items listed in the respective tour activities and it is important that you are aware of these restrictions prior to confirming children on tour.

Please contact African Budget Safaris for further information.

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Ivory Coast, Morocco score World Cup qualifying wins

African champions Ivory Coast and World Cup semifinalists Morocco both won important points in World Cup qualification on Friday but Nigeria were held at home by South Africa and are still to win a match in the 2026 preliminaries.

Seko Fofana's 36th-minute strike marked a successful homecoming for the Ivorians, playing their first home match since winning the Africa Cup of Nations in February, as they beat Gabon 1-0 in Korhogo to go clear at the top of Group F.

A soft looking penalty saw Hakim Ziyech put Morocco ahead after six minutes against Zambia in Agadir in Group E but there was nothing fortuitous about their second in the 67th minute as Brahim Diaz's mazy run set up teenage debutant Eliesse Ben Seghir, who recently switched allegiance from France .

Zambia pulled a goal back from Edward Chilufya in the 80th minute but Morocco held out for 2-1 triumph.

Veteran Themba Zwane had South Africa ahead at halftime away in Uyo in Group C but it took Nigeria 37 seconds of the second half to equalise through former Manchester City junior Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

Nigeria have now drawn their opening three qualifiers, two of them at home.

Earlier on Friday, Lesotho kept up their giant killing start to the qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in Johannesburg.

Rethabile Rasethuntsa and Thabantso Jane scored in the first half of Zimbabwe's home match, which was played in neighbouring South Africa because of a ban on Zimbabwean stadiums, declared not up to standard for international matches.

Lesotho had held Nigeria in their opening qualifier in November and now have five points after three games.

Burundi also upset the odds as they held fellow east Africans Kenya 1-1 in neutral Lilongwe, Malawi with an 85th-minute equaliser from Sudi Abdallah after a defensive error.

Kenya, whose home game it was, had gone ahead in the 72nd minute through substitute Duke Abuya.

HOME VICTORIES

Both Mozambique and Uganda joined Algeria and Guinea at the head of Group G with two wins out of three matches after home victories on Friday.

Mozambique were 2-0 up against Somalia after 30 minutes but in the end had to hold on for a 2-1 victory while Mohamed Shaban got a 74th minute winner for Uganda at home to Botswana in Kampala.

Angola were a goal to the good after two minutes at home to Eswatini but could not add to Mabululu's effort. They still won, however, to stay unbeaten in Group D and join Libya at the top of the standings.

Rayon Raveloson grabbed a double as Madagascar won 2-1 in their island derby over the Comoros at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Friday to make it two wins out of three in Group I.

Madagascar now have six points to join the Comoros, who had won both their opening qualifiers in November, and Ghana at the top of Group I in the battle for a place at the 2026 finals in North America.

There are nine African qualifying groups with the winner advancing to the finals. A potential extra place is available for the best placed runner-up through playoffs with other continents.

The last two matches in the third round of qualification will be played on Saturday with the fourth round of fixtures starting on Sunday.

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Le point sur les qualifications africaines à la Coupe du Monde 2026

La course au Mondial 2026 s'intensifie avec deux nouvelles journées cruciales de qualifications pour la zone Afrique.

Les qualifications de la CAF reprennent le 5 juin 2024

Huit nations veulent poursuivre leur sans-faute

Retrouvez ci-dessous toutes les infos à connaître avant les deux nouvelles journées cruciales de qualifications africaines

Après une pause de six mois, les qualifications de la CAF pour la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 26™ vont reprendre. Les 3e et 4e journées débuteront le 5 juin, et tout reste encore à jouer dans les neuf groupes. L'actuel leader du Groupe F, la Côte d'Ivoire, a remporté sa troisième Coupe d'Afrique des Nations de la CAF en janvier et fait partie des huit pays qui cherchent à poursuivre leur sans-faute dans les qualifications. À l'autre bout du spectre, 21 équipes sont toujours à la recherche de leur première victoire, et neuf d'entre elles sont même en quête d'un premier point. La FIFA fait le point sur les qualifications de la CAF avant la reprise des hostilités.

Groupe A Groupe A

Classement classement.

1. Égypte | 6 pts 2. Burkina Faso | 4 pts 3. Guinée-Bissau | 4 pts 4. Sierra Leone | 1 pt 5. Éthiopie | 1 pt 6. Djibouti | 0 pt

Calendrier Calendrier

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5 juin Sierra Leone - Djibouti El Jadida, 17h00

6 juin Guinée-Bissau - Éthiopie Bissau, 16h00 Égypte - Burkina Faso Le Caire, 22h00

9 juin Djibouti - Éthiopie El Jadida, 17h00

10 juin Guinée-Bissau - Égypte Bissau, 16h00 Burkina Faso - Sierra Leone Bamako, 19h00

Forme du moment Forme du moment

L'Égypte et le Burkina Faso ont été éliminés en huitième de finale de la CAN, tandis que la Guinée-Bissau a terminé dernière du Groupe A. L'Éthiopie a récemment alterné succès (2-1) puis revers (2-1) face au Lesotho, lors d'une double confrontation amicale. De son côté, la Sierra Leone s'est inclinée face à la Côte d'Ivoire (5-1) et au Maroc (3-1) lors de rencontres amicales disputées en janvier. Djibouti, quant à lui, a été éliminé de la course à la CAN 2025 après un revers en tour préliminaire contre le Libéria en mars (2-0 en score cumulé).

Changements de sélectionneurs Changements de sélectionneurs

Les trois équipes qui ont disputé la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations de la CAF ont choisi de changer de coach après la compétition. Après une campagne décevante et sans victoire, l'Égypte s'est séparée de Rui Vitória et a nommé Hossam Hassan, tandis que Brama Traoré a remplacé Hubert Velud à la tête du Burkina Faso. Luís Boa Morte, qui était l'adjoint de Marco Silva à Fulham, a pris la tête de la Guinée-Bissau à l'issue de la saison de Premier League, en remplacement de Baciro Candé.

Groupe B Groupe B

1. Sénégal | 4 pts 2. Soudan | 4 pts 3. RD Congo | 3 pts 4. Togo | 2 pts 5. Mauritanie | 1 pt 6. Soudan du Sud | 1 pt

5 juin Togo - Soudan du Sud Lomé, 16h00

6 juin Mauritanie - Soudan Nouakchott, 16h00 Sénégal - RD Congo Diamniadio, 19h00

9 juin Mauritanie - Sénégal Nouakchott, 16h00 RD Congo - Togo Kinshasa, 17h00

11 juin Soudan du Sud - Soudan Djouba, 14h00

La RD Congo a atteint les demi-finales de la CAN, tandis que le Sénégal et la Mauritanie ont été éliminés en huitièmes de finale. Le Soudan, pour sa part, a alterné succès (2-1) et revers (1-0) lors de sa double confrontation amicale du mois de mai face à la Tanzanie. De son côté, le Togo a battu le Niger (2-1) et fait match nul avec la Libye (1-1). Enfin, le Soudan du Sud a pu continuer sa route vers la CAN 2025 après avoir éliminé São Tomé-et-Príncipe grâce à son but marqué à l'extérieur (1-1 en score cumulé).

Changement de sélectionneur Changement de sélectionneur

Aucune équipe du Groupe B n'a changé de sélectionneur depuis le dernier tour de qualification.

Groupe C Groupe C

1. Rwanda | 4 pts 2. Afrique du Sud | 3 pts 3. Nigeria | 2 pts 4. Lesotho | 2 pts 5. Zimbabwe | 2 pts 6. Bénin | 1 pt

6 juin Bénin - Rwanda Abidjan, 19h00

7 juin Zimbabwe - Lesotho Johannesburg, 15h00 Nigeria - Afrique du Sud Uyo, 20h00

10 juin Bénin - Nigeria Abidjan, 16h00

11 juin Afrique du Sud - Zimbabwe Mangaung, 18h00 Lesotho - Rwanda Durban, 18h00

Le Nigeria a atteint la finale de la CAN en battant l'Afrique du Sud en demi-finale (1-1 a.p., 4 tab à 2), avant de s'incliner 2-1 face à la Côte d'Ivoire, pays organisateur. Lors des matches amicaux de mars, le Rwanda a fait match nul avec le Botswana (0-0) et a battu Madagascar (2-0). De son côté, le Lesotho a alterné le bon (un succès et un nul) et le moins bon (deux revers) lors de ses amicaux de 2024. Le Zimbabwe a quant à lui battu la Zambie (2-2, 6 tab à 5) et a perdu contre le Kenya (3-1), et le Bénin a fait match nul face à la Côte d'Ivoire (2-2) et a perdu contre le Sénégal (1-0).

Le sélectionneur du Zimbabwe, Baltemar Brito, a quitté son poste en décembre dernier et a été remplacé par Jairos Tapera à titre intérimaire. Bien qu'il ait atteint la finale de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations de la CAF, José Peseiro a quitté son poste de sélectionneur du Nigeria et a été remplacé par son assistant, Finidi George, légende des Super Eagles.

Groupe D Groupe D

1. Cameroun | 4 pts 2. Cap-Vert | 4 pts 3. Libye | 4 pts 4. Angola | 2 pts 5. Maurice | 1 pt 6. Eswatini | 0 pts

6 juin Libye - Maurice Benina, 18h00

7 juin Angola - Eswatini Luanda, 17h00

8 juin Cameroun - Cap-Vert Yaoundé, 14h00

11 juin Cap-Vert - Libye Praia, 15h00 Maurice - Eswatini Saint-Pierre, 17h00 Angola - Cameroun Luanda, 20h00

Le Cap-Vert et l'Angola ont atteint les quarts de finale de la CAN avant de s'incliner respectivement face à l'Afrique du Sud (0-0 a.p., 2 tab à 1) et au Nigeria (1-0). Les derniers cités furent également les bourreaux du Cameroun en huitième de finale (2-0). De son côté, l'Eswatini a poursuivi sa route vers la CAN 2025 en s'imposant 5-2 face à la Somalie fin mars (score cumulé), tandis que Maurice s'est incliné 3-1 face au Tchad (score cumulé). La Libye, quant à elle, est invaincue en cinq matches amicaux cette année.

Le seul changement dans le Groupe D est intervenu sur le banc de touche du Cameroun, où Rigobert Song a quitté son poste après deux ans de bons et loyaux services.

Groupe E Groupe E

1. Maroc | 3 pts 2. Zambie | 3 pts 3. Niger | 3 pts 4. Tanzanie | 3 pts 5. Congo | 0 pts

L'Erythrée s'est retirée des qualifications en novembre 2023 avant la première journée, ce qui signifie que le Groupe E est composé de cinq équipes.

6 juin Congo - Niger Kinshasa, 17h00

7 juin Maroc - Zambie Agadir, 20h00

11 juin Zambie - Tanzanie Ndola, 15h00 Congo - Maroc Kinshasa, 17h00

Le Maroc a quitté prématurément la CAN en s'inclinant en huitième de finale face à l'Afrique du Sud (2-0). S'il n'y a pas eu de vainqueur dans le Groupe F entre la Zambie et la Tanzanie (1-1), aucune des deux nations n'est parvenue à franchir le premier tour. En amical, en mars, le Congo et le Gabon ont fait match nul (1-1), tandis que le Niger n'a remporté aucun de ses trois matches.

L'ancien gardien de but marocain Ezzaki Badou a pris les rênes du Niger en décembre. La Tanzanie, pour sa part, a limogé le sélectionneur algérien Adel Amrouche pendant la CAN, et c'est Hemed Suleiman qui assure depuis l'intérim.

Groupe F Groupe F

1. Côte d'Ivoire | 6 pts 2. Gabon | 6 pts 3. Kenya | 3 pts 4. Burundi | 3 pts 5. Gambie | 0 pts 6. Seychelles | 0 pts

7 juin Kenya - Burundi Lilongwe, 15h00 Côte d'Ivoire - Gabon Korhogo, 19h00

8 juin Gambie - Seychelles Berkane, 17h00

11 juin Kenya - Côte d'Ivoire Lilongwe, 15h00 Gabon - Gambie Franceville, 20h00 Seychelles - Burundi Berkane, 20h00

Malgré un début de CAN difficile, qui a conduit au départ de Jean-Louis Gasset pendant la phase de groupes, la Côte d'Ivoire a fini par remporter son troisième titre continental. La Gambie n'a pas connu la même réussite, terminant à la dernière place du Groupe C. Le Kenya a remporté ses deux derniers matches amicaux (4-0 face au Malawi puis 3-1 face au Zimbabwe), tandis que les Seychelles n'ont pas encore repris la compétition.

Après la démission de Jean-Louis Gasset, l'ancien adjoint Émerse Faé a mené les Éléphants à la victoire lors de la CAN et s'est vu confier le poste de manière permanente. L'expérimenté Tom Saintfiet a quitté son poste avec la Gambie pour entraîner les Philippines. Il a récemment été remplacé par le Nord-Irlandais Johnathan McKinstry.

Groupe G Groupe G

1. Algérie | 6 pts 2. Botswana | 3 pts 3. Guinée | 3 pts 4. Ouganda | 3 pts 5. Mozambique | 3 pts 6. Somalie | 0 pts

6 juin Algérie - Guinée Baraki, 20h00

7 juin Mozambique - Somalie Maputo, 15h00 Ouganda - Botswana Kampala, 19h00

10 juin Somalie - Botswana Maputo, 15h00 Ouganda - Algérie Kampala, 17h00 Guinée - Mozambique El Jadida, 20h00

La Guinée a vu son aventure à la CAN se conclure par une défaite en quart de finale face à la RD Congo (3-1), tandis que les campagnes désastreuses de l'Algérie et du Mozambique les ont vu terminer à la dernière place de leur groupe respectif. Le Botswana a fait trois matches nuls en amical cette année, tandis que la Somalie a été éliminée par l'Eswatini sur la route de la CAN 2025 (5-2 en score cumulé).

Après son élimination précoce à la CAN, l'Algérie s'est séparée de Djamel Belmadi et a nommé l'ancien sélectionneur de la Suisse, Vladimir Petković .

Groupe H Groupe H

1. Tunisie | 6 pts 2. Namibie | 6 pts 3. Malawi | 3 pts 4. Libéria | 3 pts 5. Guinée équatoriale | 0 pts* 6. São Tomé-et-Príncipe | 0 pts

5 juin Namibie - Libéria Johannesburg, 18h00 Tunisie - Guinée équatoriale Radès, 20h00

6 juin Malawi - São Tomé-et-Príncipe Lilongwe, 15h00

9 juin São Tomé-et- Príncipe - Libéria Oujda, 14h00 Namibie - Tunisie Johannesburg, 19h00

10 juin Guinée équatoriale - Malawi Malabo, 14h00

Alors que la Namibie a réussi sa CAN en atteignant les huitièmes de finale (défaite 3-0 face à l'Angola), la Tunisie s'est effondrée en phase de groupes. Le Libéria a poursuivi sa route vers la CAN 2025 en s'imposant contre Djibouti (2-0 en score cumulé), tandis que São Tomé-et-Príncipe a été éliminé par le Soudan du Sud (1-1 en score cumulé). De son côté, le Malawi a perdu ses deux matches amicaux de mars face au Kenya (4-0) et la Zambie (2-1).

*Le 24 mai 2024, à la suite d'un verdict rendu par la Commission de Discipline de la FIFA concernant l'inéligibilité d'Emilio Nsue López , les deux premiers matches de qualification de la Guinée équatoriale pour la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 26™ ont été déclarés perdus par forfait.

Le sélectionneur de la Tunisie, Jalel Kadri, a démissionné de son poste après la CAN, et Montasser Louhichi, le sélectionneur des U-20, a pris le relais à titre intérimaire.

Groupe I Groupe I

1. Comores | 6 pts 2. Mali | 4 pts 3. Madagascar | 3 pts 4. Ghana | 3 pts 5. République centrafricaine | 1 pt 6. Tchad | 0 pts

5 juin République centrafricaine - Tchad Oujda, 17h00

6 juin Mali - Ghana Bamako, 19h00

7 juin Madagascar - Comores Nasrec, 18h00

10 juin Ghana - République centrafricaine Kumasi, 19h00

11 juin Madagascar - Mali Nasrec, 15h00 Tchad - Comores Oujda, 17h00

Le Mali a été éliminé en quarts de finale de la CAN par les futurs vainqueurs ivoiriens (2-1 a.p.), tandis que le Ghana n'a pas passé le premier tour. Les Comores sont restées invaincues lors de leurs matches amicaux du mois de mars (succès 4-0 face à l'Ouganda et match nul 0-0 face à l'Angola), tandis que la République centrafricaine a remporté ses deux matches des FIFA Series (6-0 face au Bhoutan et 4-0 face à la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée). Enfin, le Tchad a battu Maurice en qualifications pour la CAN 2025 (2-1).

Après moins d'un an à la tête du Ghana, Chris Hughton a été limogé en janvier et remplacé par l'ancien sélectionneur Otto Addo, qui a entraîné les Black Stars lors de Qatar 2022.