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Kruger, Eswatini & the Garden Route – 21 Days
The Drakensberg, Zululand, Eswatini, the Kruger, the Cape and the Garden Route in a group of up to sixteen.
21 days
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Tour overview
This 21-day small-group adventure combines the wildlife of South Africa's north-east with the coast, mountains and vineyards of the Western Cape and the Garden Route. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, and you travel by minibus and 4WD, with a flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town halfway through. You stay twenty nights in a varied mix of eco camps, lodges, traditional beehive huts, hotels, guesthouses and forest chalets. Breakfast is included daily, along with a picnic lunch and four dinners.
From Johannesburg you drive to the Drakensberg for a guided hike in the World Heritage mountains and lunch with a view, then visit the battlefield of Rorke's Drift on the way to St Lucia. Game drives in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi seek out the densest population of white and black rhinos in Africa, and a free day in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park offers hippo cruises and night drives. In Eswatini you sleep in beehive huts in the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and join a walking safari among zebra and wildebeest, before a night by the Kruger and a full day of game viewing in the park.
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After God's Window and the Blyde River Canyon you fly to Cape Town for a day on the Cape Peninsula, with a walk to the lighthouse at Cape Point and a visit to Simon's Town. A free morning in the city is followed by two nights in Stellenbosch with a vineyard tasting. You then visit the penguins at Stony Point, stay in Hermanus, stand at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, and follow Route 62 through Barrydale to Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves.
On the Garden Route proper you walk Swartvlei Beach with a local conservation project, see the Knysna Heads and hike in the Robberg Nature Reserve from Plettenberg Bay. In Tsitsikamma National Park you can walk to the suspension bridges over the Storms River mouth, and your journey ends with a game drive among the elephants of Addo and a braai at a family-run homestead.
The physical rating is medium, with early starts and some long drives. This trip suits active travellers who want to see the very best of South Africa in one journey.
Trip highlights
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A Drakensberg hike (Day 2)
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Rhinos in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi (Day 4)
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Beehive huts in Mlilwane (Days 6–7)
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A full day in the Kruger (Day 9)
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Cape Point (Day 11)
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Robberg and Tsitsikamma (Days 18–19)
Your route
25 stops from Johannesburg to Addo
- Johannesburg Day 1
- Sungubala Eco Camp Days 1–2
- Rorke's Drift Day 3
- St Lucia Days 3–5
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Day 4
- Mlilwane Days 6–7
- Phabeni Gate Day 8
- Graskop Day 9
- God's Window Day 10
- Johannesburg Day 10
- Cape Town Days 10–11
- Cape Point Day 11
- Stellenbosch Days 12–13
- Betty's Bay Day 14
- Hermanus Day 14
- Cape Agulhas Day 15
- Barrydale Day 15
- Swellendam Day 16
- Oudtshoorn Day 16
- Cango Caves Day 17
- Knysna Day 17
- Plettenberg Bay Days 17–18
- Robberg Nature Reserve Day 18
- Storms River Day 19
- Addo Days 20–21
Why choose this tour
Both halves of South Africa, plus Eswatini, in three weeks. A small group with a tour leader throughout.
Best suited to
- Active travellers
- Wildlife and nature lovers
- Solo travellers and couples
- Travellers with three weeks to spare
Day-by-day itinerary
21 days from Johannesburg, South Africa to Addo, South Africa
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Day 1 · Johannesburg, Drakensberg Drakensberg
Into the Dragon Mountains.
- Hotel
- Sungubala Eco Camp
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Drakensberg Drakensberg
A guided hike.
- Hotel
- Sungubala Eco Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Rorke's Drift, St Lucia St Lucia
A famous battlefield.
- Hotel
- Forest Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
A Big Five safari.
- Hotel
- Forest Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · iSimangaliso Wetland Park iSimangaliso
A free day in the wetlands.
- Hotel
- Forest Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Ezulwini Valley, Mlilwane Eswatini
Into the kingdom.
- Hotel
- Mlilwane Rest Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Mlilwane
A walking safari.
- Hotel
- Mlilwane Rest Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Kruger National Park Kruger
A game drive and a braai.
- Hotel
- SleepOver Phabeni Gate
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Kruger National Park, Graskop Kruger
A full day in the park.
- Hotel
- The Graskop Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · God's Window, Johannesburg, Cape Town Cape Town
The Panorama Route and a flight.
- Hotel
- aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Simon's Town, Cape Point, Hout Bay Cape Peninsula
A walk to the lighthouse.
- Hotel
- aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Cape Town, Stellenbosch Stellenbosch
A free morning in the city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Stellenbosch Stellenbosch
A vineyard tasting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Stony Point, Hermanus Hermanus
Penguins and whales.
- Hotel
- Windsor Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Cape Agulhas, Tradouw Pass, Barrydale Barrydale
Africa's southern tip.
- Hotel
- Karoo Art Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 16 · Oudtshoorn, Cango Caves Oudtshoorn
Ostrich country and caves.
- Hotel
- De Poort Country Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 17 · Swartvlei Beach, Knysna Heads Plettenberg Bay
A conservation beach walk.
- Hotel
- Bayview Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 18 · Robberg Nature Reserve Robberg
A coastal hike.
- Hotel
- Bayview Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 19 · Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Tsitsikamma
Suspension bridges.
- Hotel
- Storms River Restcamp
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 20 · Addo Elephant National Park Addo
Elephants and a braai.
- Hotel
- Addo Homestead
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 21 · Addo Trip ends
Depart after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Drakensberg (2 nights) Sungubala Eco Camp
- St Lucia (3 nights) Forest Lodge
- Mlilwane, Eswatini (2 nights) Mlilwane Rest Camp
- Kruger (1 night) SleepOver Phabeni Gate
- Graskop (1 night) The Graskop Hotel
- Cape Town (2 nights) aHa Harbour Bridge Hotel
- Stellenbosch (2 nights) Hotel
- Hermanus (1 night) Windsor Hotel
- Barrydale (1 night) Karoo Art Hotel
- Oudtshoorn (1 night) De Poort Country Lodge
- Plettenberg Bay (2 nights) Bayview Hotel
- Storms River (1 night) Storms River Restcamp
- Addo (1 night) Addo Homestead
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 20 nights in camps, lodges, huts and hotels
- Meals 20 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Johannesburg–Cape Town flight and all transport
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, Kruger and Addo game drives
- Drakensberg, Mlilwane, Cape Point and Robberg walks
- Rorke's Drift, Stony Point and the Cango Caves
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Optional activities such as the hippo cruise
- Meals not included 18 lunches and 16 dinners
- Visas, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels
- You dislike early starts and long drives
- You want most meals included
- You want flights from the UK included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–21 · Lunch: Day 2 · Dinner: Days 1–2, 15 and 20
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Where does the trip start and end?
It starts at Johannesburg Airport at 10:30 on Day 1 and ends after breakfast near Addo, an hour from Gqeberha airport.
Is the internal flight included?
Yes, the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town on Day 10 is included.
How hard are the walks?
The Drakensberg and Robberg walks are moderate, with shorter options. The Tsitsikamma path has steep steps.
Do I need a visa?
UK citizens don't need a visa for South Africa or Eswatini for short stays.
What are the beehive huts like?
Traditional dome-shaped huts in Mlilwane with shared facilities, a pool and a restaurant.
How many people travel together?
Between four and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
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