About this trip
A 12-day overland trip through South Africa and Eswatini built for families with teenagers, mixing city, culture and wildlife. You start in Soweto to get a sense of South Africa's history before heading out into game reserves and national parks.
Days are spent tracking the Big Five, kayaking, and visiting a community homestay, with travel between stops in a private group vehicle. It's a hands-on trip — you camp as you go and pitch in with the group.
Expect close quarters, shared chores and long days on the road between wildlife stops, balanced by some genuinely wild landscapes and animal encounters.
What you'll do
- Explore Soweto township on a guided introduction to its history and daily life
- Search for the Big Five in Hluhluwe Game Reserve
- Kayak around Kosi Bay
- Track wildlife in Hlane National Park and Kruger National Park
- Stay with a local community for a homestay experience
- See the colours of Blyde River Canyon
- Participatory camping trip — you help set up and take down tents, prep food and clean up as a group
- Travel is in a private vehicle with the group, and space can be tight over long stretches
- Malaria risk in some areas visited, so check with a doctor about medication before you go
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,745, about 22% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 1 Aug – 2 Aug
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