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20-day South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini Explorer (Camping)

20 days
From Pretoria to Cape Town
4.8
19 traveler reviews
20-day South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini Explorer (Camping) - Acacia Adventure Holidays
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Tour Operator:
Acacia Adventure Holidays
Max group size:
16
Age range:
18 to 75
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
143186
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Highlights

  • Explore the Panorama Route to Hazyview
  • Search for the Big 5 in Kruger Park
  • Discover Swazi culture at Mlilwane Sanctuary
  • Cruise St. Lucia Lagoon and spot wildlife
  • Tour Lesotho's landscapes via Sani Pass

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Pretoria to Hazyview
  2. Day 2-3 Kruger National Park
  3. Day 4 Hazyview to Mlilwane, Swaziland
  4. Day 5 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. Day 6 Mlilwane to St Lucia, South Africa
  6. Day 7 St Lucia to Durban
  7. Day 8 Durban
  8. Day 9 Durban to Underberg Area
  9. Day 10 Sani Pass
  10. Day 11 Underberg Area to Drakensberg
  11. Day 12 Drakensberg
  12. Day 13 Drakensberg to Malealea, Lesotho
  13. Day 14 Malealea
  14. Day 15 Malealea to Mountain Zebra National Park, South Africa
  15. Day 16 Mountain Zebra National Park, Addo Elephant National Park to Port Elizabeth
  16. Day 17 Port Elizabeth to Tsitsikamma National Park to Plettenberg Bay
  17. Day 18 Plettenberg Bay to Oudtshoorn
  18. Day 19 Oudtshoorn to Hermanus Area
  19. Day 20 Hermanus to Cape Town
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

4.7
(282 reviews)

Number of tours

89

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

Since Acacia Adventures Holidays first set off on their first trip more than 28 years ago, their passion and focus has been on adventure. While the company may have grown, with more trucks, more staff, and more experience, the closeness between Africa and it’s people has grown even stronger. With...

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  • B
    · April 19th, 2020
    It was an awesome and fantastic experience, mainly because of our phenomenal guide Papa G! I was very impressed by all his background knowledge, about wild life, history, politics and everything! Moreover he has the right spirit to engage the whole group and give everyone a fantastic time. And he is a great chef!!! For my next trip to Africa I would definitely look to book a trip lead by Papa G!!!
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • V
    · February 3rd, 2020
    Absolutely incredible tour!!
    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear VenessaKu's, Thank you very much for sending this review. We are glad you had an incredible time! Kindest Regards, The Acacia Team
    Trip date: January 2020
  • S
    · January 29th, 2020
    Had the best time ever! Gee was the most amazing guide, everything was always so organised and thoroughly thought through! Not just an amazing tour guide but great friend as well!
    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Samara, Wow... thank you for your review! Gee will be super happy that you have taken the time to send this and we will be sure to pass this to him. We are glad you had a great time as well :) Kindest regards, The Acacia Team
    Trip date: January 2020
  • KH
    · January 29th, 2020
    Excellent tour. Would highly recommend.
    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Hi Kate, Thank you for taking the time to send this review, much appreciated! We are really happy you had a fabulous adventure on the Kruger to Cape Town Tour. Kindest regards, The Acacia Team
    Trip date: January 2020
  • D
    · January 27th, 2020
    gee was a great guide and the organization was perfect. he gave us a lot of information and his cooking skills are excellent. I had an amazing time =)
    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Daniela, Thank you for your kind review. Gee will be super happy! We will be sure to pass this to him. We glad you enjoyed your adventure with Acacia as well and we hope to see you back on another adventure soon. Kindest regards, The Acacia Team
    Trip date: January 2020
  • C
    · October 28th, 2019
    Great tour with amazing people and very knowledgeable guide & driver! Thoroughly enjoyed the mix of safari, nature, hiking, exploring and engaging with the local residents. Great selection of additional activities, so that everybody could individually decide what to do and follow his interests. G was the best guide we could have asked for! He also prepared very tasty meals every day and shared a lot of interesting aspects and personal stories of his southafrican live. I had the best time travelling with Acacia and I would highly recommend this tour with G!
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    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Carolin, Thank you very much for taking the time to write and send this review, much appreciated! We are glad you had such a great trip with G. He certainly comes with a wealth of knowledge and is super fun to be with. We will be sure to pass these... Show more
    Trip date: September 2019
  • H
    · October 27th, 2019
    G is the best tour guide, he has so my knowledge of all the places we visited and just made our time on the tour so much fun. I had the most amazing time, the tour was packed with so many awesome and memorable activities! This was definitely the trip of a lifetime!
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    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Hailey, Wow.... thanks for sending this review! G will be super happy and we will be sure to pass this to him. We are also really glad you had such a great trip on the Kruger to Cape Town tour and we hope to see you back again soon. Kindest... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • L
    · October 11th, 2019
    The last leg of our three stages travelling Cape Town to Cape Town. Gee was an absolutely fantastic guide - very knowledgeable about the places, people, history, animals....every topic you could think of! Always happy to answer any further questions or just have a chat. Excellent sense of humour and very witty (especially in a musical sense). The tour would not have been as enjoyable without Gee as our guide.
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    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Hi Laura, Wow... what a great review, thank you! We are glad you had a great trip with us and we will sure to pass the compliments to Gee. He will be happy :) Kindest regards, The Acacia Team
    Trip date: September 2019
  • K
    · September 26th, 2019
    Had a fantastic time on this tour with Gee. He was easy to get on with, very helpful and informative and full of fun - a real character. Highly recommended.
    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear KP, WOW! Thanks for the awesome review. We will definitely let Ee know you have written this! So glad you had a wonderful experience - thank you for exploring with us. Kindest Regards, The Acacia Africa Team
    Trip date: September 2019
  • S
    · September 13th, 2019
    Gee was the best rep I’ve had, he has set the bar very high now, I went on two other tours with separate companies and nothing compares. Gee takes great pride in his trips from the amazing food he cooked us (especially the veggies, dairy allergy and gluten allergy that was in our group ) to asking everyone what they wanted from their trip ie excursions and giving us all the info we needed he even arranged it for us. Due to my allergies I was worried I would struggle in a camp environment and in fact I put weight on and ate like a Queen -which I didn’t expect in Africa. Not only was gee’s veggie spag Bol the best I’ve ever had he is really knowledgeable and would explain key facts and stories about everywhere we went. I had the best time on this trip and South Africa is now my 1. Thanks steph
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    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    WOW! Thanks for the awesome review. We will definitely let know Gee he was a superhero! So glad you had a wonderful experience - thank you for exploring with us. Kindest Regards, The Acacia Africa Team
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    Trip date: March 2019

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20-day South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini Explorer (Camping)
From Pretoria to Cape Town

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    • What is the start time and departure point for the tour?

      The tour starts at 7 am on Day 1 from the Court Classique Suite Hotel in Pretoria, South Africa.

    • What is the situation with single supplements?

      Single supplements do not usually apply on adventure-style tours, as you will often share a tent with another traveler of the same gender.

    • How do we manage transportation from the airport to the starting point of the tour?

      You can book pre-tour accommodation and airport transfers with the hotel where the tour starts, or once your tour booking is confirmed, we can help arrange transportation based on your flight details.

    • How is the group size determined for guaranteed tour departures?

      The tour becomes guaranteed to run with a minimum of six passengers, ensuring a feasible and enjoyable group travel experience.

    • What precautions should be taken for Covid-19?

      You should travel with proof of all prior vaccinations, and though a booster shot is recommended, it is not mandatory.

    • Should I bring any travel documents?

      Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your tour's end date and has enough pages for entry/exit stamps.

    • Can you provide info on the age limit for tours?

      Most tours have a lower age limit of 18 years with no upper age limit, however, some tours are typically frequented by participants in their 20-40s.

    • How do I store my medicine on the tour?

      We have a small fridge/freezer on the vehicle, but it is primarily for food. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee temperature stability for medicine storage.

    • What is the process for obtaining a visa for Eswatini?

      For visa applications to the Kingdom of Eswatini, reach out to the Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters or the country's missions and representative offices.

    • Can you assist with airport transfers?

      Airport transfers can be arranged either directly with the hotel at your tour's starting point, or we can assist once your booking is confirmed and you provide your flight details.

    Can’t find the answer to your question?
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    Good to Know

    • Currencies
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      Loti
      Lesotho
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      Rand
      South Africa
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      Lilangeni
      Swaziland
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M.

      Type D
      Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
      Type M
      Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Lesotho and Swaziland. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before January 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Acacia Adventure Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 61 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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