14 Nov 2026
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Escorted tour
South Africa Walking & Wildlife: Kruger to the Drakensberg – 15 Days
Blyde River Canyon, Kruger, Eswatini, St Lucia and the Drakensberg on foot, in a group of up to twelve.
15 days
From £2,496
Tour overview
This 15-day holiday combines walking with wildlife across north-eastern South Africa and Eswatini. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and twelve. You stay fourteen nights in locally owned lodges and chalets, with breakfast daily and many lunches and dinners.
After the Graskop Gorge lift and the Panorama Route, you hike past tufa waterfalls and cruise the Blyde Dam, then stay at a private game reserve for a walk with trackers and drives in Kruger. You cross into Eswatini for a full-day hike in Malolotja Nature Reserve.
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At St Lucia you cruise the estuary among hippos and relax at Cape Vidal, then hike from Isandlwana to the Anglo-Zulu battlefields. The holiday ends in the Drakensberg, with San rock art, the Tugela Gorge and a hike to the top of Tugela Falls, one of the world's tallest waterfalls.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits active travellers who want to experience South Africa on foot.
Trip highlights
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The Panorama Route (Day 2)
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A Kruger game walk (Day 4)
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Malolotja (Day 7)
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A St Lucia estuary cruise (Day 9)
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Isandlwana (Day 10)
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Tugela Falls (Day 14)
Your route
15 stops from Johannesburg to Johannesburg
- Johannesburg Day 1
- Mac Mac Falls Day 1
- Graskop Day 1
- Blyde River Canyon Day 2
- Makuwa Safari Lodge Days 3–4
- Pridelands Day 4
- Skukuza Rest Camp Day 5
- Malolotja Nature Reserve Days 6–7
- St Lucia Days 8–9
- Isandlwana Battlefield Day 10
- Rorke's Drift Day 10
- Thendele Chalets Days 11–12
- Witsieshoek Lodge Days 13–14
- Golden Gate National Park Day 15
- Johannesburg Day 15
Why choose this tour
Walking safaris and mountain hikes. Kruger, Eswatini and the Drakensberg.
Best suited to
- Walkers
- Wildlife lovers
- Active travellers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Johannesburg, South Africa to Johannesburg, South Africa
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Day 1 · Johannesburg, Mac Mac Falls, Graskop Graskop
To the escarpment.
- Hotel
- Mogodi Lodge
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Graskop Gorge, Blyde River Canyon Panorama Route
Canyon views.
- Hotel
- Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Kadishi tufa waterfall, Blyde Dam Blyde Dam
A hike and a cruise.
- Hotel
- Makuwa Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Pridelands, Kruger National Park Kruger
A game walk.
- Hotel
- Makuwa Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Kruger National Park Kruger
Into Kruger.
- Hotel
- Skukuza rest camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Kruger, Hawane Eswatini
Into Eswatini.
- Hotel
- Hawane Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Malolotja Nature Reserve Malolotja
A full-day hike.
- Hotel
- Hawane Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · St Lucia St Lucia
A craft market.
- Hotel
- Shonalanga apartments
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · St Lucia Estuary, Cape Vidal Cape Vidal
Hippos and beaches.
- Hotel
- Shonalanga apartments
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift Isandlwana
The battlefields.
- Hotel
- Bella's Rest Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 · Royal Natal National Park Royal Natal
San rock art.
- Hotel
- Thendele Chalets
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Tugela Gorge Tugela Gorge
A gorge hike.
- Hotel
- Thendele Chalets
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Witsieshoek Witsieshoek
A full-day hike.
- Hotel
- Witsieshoek Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 14 · Tugela Falls Tugela Falls
A great waterfall.
- Hotel
- Witsieshoek Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 15 · Golden Gate National Park, Johannesburg Johannesburg
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Graskop (1 night) Mogodi Lodge
- Blyde River Canyon (1 night) Blyde Canyon Forever Resort
- Private game reserve (2 nights) Makuwa Safari Lodge
- Kruger (1 night) Skukuza rest camp
- Eswatini (2 nights) Hawane Resort
- St Lucia (2 nights) Shonalanga apartments
- Battlefields (1 night) Bella's Rest Lodge
- Royal Natal (2 nights) Thendele Chalets
- Drakensberg (2 nights) Witsieshoek Lodge
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 14 nights in lodges and chalets
- Meals 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners
- All transport and game drives
- Guided game walk with trackers
- Hikes in Malolotja and the Drakensberg
- St Lucia estuary cruise
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 2 lunches and 6 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want comfortable hotels throughout
- You want a driving safari only
- You dislike long drives
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Days 3–5 and 7–14 · Dinner: Days 1, 3–7 and 11–12
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Departures & prices
From £2,496 per person, twin share, tour only. 7 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £2,999 (single supplement from £504).
Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.
13 Mar 2027
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17 Apr 2027
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21 Aug 2027
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18 Sept 2027
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09 Oct 2027
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13 Nov 2027
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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.
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.
How hard are the walks?
Moderate to challenging hikes of several hours, some at altitude in the Drakensberg.
Is the game walk safe?
Yes, it is led by armed, experienced trackers.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
Between four and twelve 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.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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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