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- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124837
Highlights
- Search for turtles on the tranquil waters of Kosi Bay.
- Indulge in a traditional South African braai dinner.
- Explore mountainous Ithala on foot.
- Experience the thrill of photographing the Big Five.
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Johannesburg. Afternoon visit to Soweto township and the apartheid memorial
- Day 2 Drive to Graskop via South Africa's Panoramic Route, taking in the stunning scenery of Blyde River Canyon
- Day 3 Full day of safari searching for the Big Five in Kruger National Park
- Day 4 Enter the Kingdom of Eswatini; afternoon game drive at Mkhaya Nature Reserve
- Day 5 Explore Mkhaya on a morning safari; Afternoon drive to Ithala Game Reserve
- Day 6 Wake early for a walking safari in Ithala to search for rhino; afternoon game drives
- Day 7 Search for Africa's largest elephants the 'Big Tuskers' at Tembe Elephant Park
- Day 8 Game drives at Tembe, time to relax, swim or have a massage
- Day 9 Drive down the coast to St Lucia Wetland Park on the Indian Ocean
- Day 10 Explore the Indian Ocean from Cape Vidal; one of South Africa's best snorkelling spots and enjoy one last game drive!
- Day 11 Travel south to Durban, via Mtunzini
- Day 12 Trip ends in Durban
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
439
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- ARichard· September 17th, 2023Tembe Elephant Park is special place and was my highlight, but the whole trip was brilliant.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABridget· September 18th, 2023The close encounter with an elephant I also got a real buzz on the boat trip to watch the whales, however the sea was unusually rough and my adrenaline rush was not shared by many of the group You would need to be strong to hold on.I think advice to wear waterproofs and shoes that you don't mind getting wet would be helpful. I think it was unusual though and the subsequent trips were cancelled that dayShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- Agraham· September 20th, 2023Accommodation was generally good throughout the trip and the alternative lodge in St Lucia was nice and it benefitted in spending an additional night there instead of Durban. Enjoyed the trip throughout. (apart from item 4 below)Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AClaire· October 20th, 2023Being able to get close up to the animals was amazing and something I'll not forget. Even just driving around seeing the scenery was really enjoyable.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· November 20th, 2023The elephants and lions at Tembe Elephant ParkTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AHeather· November 21st, 2023Observing leopard quite close up and also seeing a group of painted dogs quite close.Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASimon· December 23rd, 2019Tour would be much better if it was spit in two or made a three weeker or at worst a 16 day tour to include both weekends definately not enough time in places visited
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your comments regarding the duration of the trip. With so much to see in this area of South Africa it is difficult to chose where we go whilst still having enough time. We will pass your comments on to the product manager to review though.Trip date: May 2019Review collected by Explore! - AJane· December 23rd, 2019-Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: October 2019Review collected by Explore!
- ADiana· December 23rd, 2019-Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AJane· December 23rd, 2019A very memorable trip thanks to our two outstanding tour leaders. Would have preferred like many to have spent an extra night at Stone Camp or Tembe, and missed out a couple of the other hotels. Kosi Bay for us was a welcome chance to relax a little, and the optional boat trip was very worthwhile for the fun we had and chance to see a variety of birds. I much preferred the smaller reserves, as Kruger was a disappointment, so this is what made this tour unique and special to those run by other companies. It was pretty busy at times but would highly recommend.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
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