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Best of South Africa (20 Days) - Johannesburg, Kruger, Swaziland,Drakensberg, Lesotho, Garden Route & Cape Town

Johannesburg → Cape Town 20 days Up to 12

About this trip

Twenty days across South Africa with a private guide and vehicle, covering everything from Johannesburg to Cape Town. This is a comprehensive route rather than a deep dive into one region, taking in safari, mountains, coast and two neighbouring kingdoms along the way.

You start with the Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon before heading into Kruger for Big Five game drives, then cross into Eswatini and Lesotho for a change of pace and culture. The route continues down through St Lucia's wetlands, the Drakensberg mountains, and the Eastern Cape before joining the Garden Route toward Cape Town.

With a private guide throughout and domestic flights handled for you, the logistics stay out of your way. Accommodation is at the comfortable end, and the pace suits those who want to see a lot of the country without organising it themselves.

What you'll do

  • Big Five game drives in Kruger National Park
  • Drive the Panorama Route past Blyde River Canyon
  • Cultural stops in Eswatini and Lesotho
  • Explore the wetlands of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia
  • Walk in the Drakensberg mountains
  • Visit the Cango Caves and ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn
Good to know
  • Private guide and vehicle throughout, so the group is just you and your travel companions
  • Covers a lot of ground over 20 days, moving between regions regularly
  • Accommodation, internal flights and park fees are included
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£2,790 less all-in
Kruger & Panorama Escape: 5-Day South African Safari & Scenic Adventure
5from £1,6305 days
The trade-off: 15 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Johannesburg
One-way · arrive 21 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 21 Jul22 Jul

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