South Africa - Walking & Wildlife

Day 1  Graskop, South Africa    
Upon arrival into Johannesburg, travel to the town of Graskop, perched on the edge of the Mpumalanga escarpment. En route, visit Mac Mac Falls and travel over the scenic Long Tom Pass.      

Day 2  Graskop to Matibidi    
Travel the Panorama Route for stunning views across the countryside, stopping en route at God’s Window, before arriving at the fascinating rock formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Visit Blyde River Canyon, before enjoying an afternoon walk through quiet nature trails.      

Day 3  Matibidi to Letaba Ranch Game Reserve  
Continue to Letaba Ranch Game Reserve. Relax and enjoy the views from camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive.    

Day 4  Letaba Ranch Game Reserve    
Letaba Ranch Game Reserve is known for its elephant and buffalo which may be seen on a game walk this morning with a tracker. The afternoon is free to spend at leisure.    

Day 5  Letaba Ranch Game Reserve to Kruger NP    
Kruger National Park is home to a great variety of African wildlife including lion, leopard, rhino and cheetah. Try to spot them all on a game drive through the park, before camping in the African bush.  

Days 6-7  Kruger NP to Malolotja NR, eSwatini  
Rise early for a final game drive before crossing the border into eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) and travelling to Malolotja Nature Reserve for a relaxing evening. Spend day 7 on one of the picturesque walking trails, visiting Malolotja Falls en route.

Days 8-9  Malolotja NR to St Lucia, South Africa  
Cross back into South Africa and travel south to St Lucia. On day 9, board a boat on the nearby lake and explore the waterways in search of hippo and crocodile. Transfer to Cape Vidal, a long stretch of beach alongside the Indian Ocean, for a relaxing afternoon.      

Day 10  St Lucia to Dundee    
Head inland to the battlefields where the British and Zulus fought in 1879. This afternoon, embark on a hike along Fugitive’s Trail following the route taken by the British survivors after the battle of Isandlwana.

Days 11-12  Dundee to Royal Natal NP    
Continue your journey to the beautiful Royal Natal National Park. On day 12, enjoy a full day’s walk following the banks of the Tugela River to the natural Amphitheatre for dramatic views across the Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 13  Royal Natal NP to Witsieshoek    
Follow a trail through Royal Natal National Park to Tiger and Gudu Falls, walk through the Mahai Valley and arrive at your lodge for an evening at leisure.      

Day 14  Drakensberg Mountains    
Trek along spectacular paths, looking out for mountain baboon and bearded vultures. Climb the fixed ladders to a mountain plateau and enjoy the breathtaking views.      

Day 15  Witsieshoek to Johannesburg    
Transfer back to Johannesburg for your onward travel.