07 Nov 2026
Twin share
£1,080pp
Escorted tour
Kruger & Coast: Johannesburg to Durban Camping Safari – 9 Days
Black Mambas, Kruger, Eswatini and St Lucia, camping in a group of up to twenty-two.
9 days
From £1,015
Tour overview
This 9-day overland adventure combines Kruger's wildlife with Eswatini and the Indian Ocean coast at great value. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twenty-two, by overland vehicle and 4WD. You stay eight nights, mostly in two-person dome tents at campsites, with a hotel in Johannesburg and many meals included.
You spend your first night with the Black Mambas, the all-female anti-poaching unit of Greater Kruger, joining a snare walk and stories round the campfire. After the canyon views of the Panorama Route, you camp in Kruger and head out on 4WD game drives in search of the Big Five.
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Crossing into Eswatini, you explore Hlane Royal National Park, then travel to St Lucia in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, with a day at the beaches of Cape Vidal before ending in Durban.
The physical rating is medium, with participatory camping. This trip suits adventurous travellers on a budget.
Trip highlights
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The Black Mambas anti-poaching unit (Day 2)
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The Panorama Route (Day 3)
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Kruger 4WD safari (Day 4)
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Hlane Royal National Park (Days 5–6)
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St Lucia (Day 7)
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Cape Vidal (Day 8)
Your route
8 stops from Johannesburg to Durban
- Johannesburg Day 1
- Balule Nature Reserve Day 2
- Three Rondavels Viewpoint Day 3
- Kruger National Park Days 3–4
- Hlane Royal National Park Days 5–6
- St Lucia Estuary Days 7–8
- Cape Vidal Day 8
- Durban Day 9
Why choose this tour
Kruger, Eswatini and the coast on a budget. Meet a pioneering anti-poaching unit.
Best suited to
- Adventurous travellers
- Travellers on a budget
- Wildlife lovers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Johannesburg, South Africa to Durban, South Africa
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Day 1 · Johannesburg Johannesburg
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Greater Kruger Black Mambas
An anti-poaching unit.
- Hotel
- Black Mambas Headquarters
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park Kruger
Canyon views.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Kruger National Park Kruger
A 4WD safari.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Kruger, Hlane Royal National Park Hlane
Into Eswatini.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Hlane Royal National Park Hlane
More wildlife.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia St Lucia
To the coast.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Cape Vidal Cape Vidal
A beach day.
- Hotel
- Camping
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Durban Durban
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Johannesburg (1 night) Hotel
- Greater Kruger (1 night) Black Mambas Headquarters
- Kruger National Park (2 nights) Camping
- Hlane National Park (2 nights) Camping
- St Lucia (2 nights) Camping
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights, mostly camping
- Meals 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
- Overland vehicle and 4WD game drives
- Black Mambas visit and snare walk
- Kruger and Hlane game drives
- Cape Vidal beach day
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 4 lunches and 3 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You don't want to camp
- You want comfortable hotels
- You dislike long drives
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: Days 2–3 and 6 · Dinner: Days 2–6
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Departures & prices
From £1,015 per person, twin share, tour only. 2 upcoming departures.
19 Dec 2026
Twin share
£1,015pp
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.
Do I need a visa for South Africa?
No, UK citizens can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport needs two blank pages.
Do I need a visa for Eswatini?
No, UK citizens can visit Eswatini visa-free for short stays.
What is the camping like?
Two-person dome tents at campsites with simple facilities; everyone helps with camp chores.
Who are the Black Mambas?
An all-female anti-poaching unit protecting wildlife in Greater Kruger.
Can I upgrade from camping?
Room upgrades are sometimes available locally at extra cost.
How many people travel together?
No more than twenty-two travellers, with a local 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.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary