Small Group Safari South Africa in 17 Days – Malaria free

From: US$1,855

This South Africa safari is ideal for those who want to experience wild animals in their natural environment but want to avoid malaria prophylaxis. You can experience the Big Five and the beauty of South Africa on this trip, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean; and all that at a very reasonable price.

The tour of South Africa’s famous Garden Route will take you to Cape Agulhas, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm and the Wild Range Park, as well as Featherbed and the Tsitsikamma Forest. You will get the chance to take the highest bungee jump in the world, go on forest walks, enjoy a dolphin and whale watching tour and a game drive in the Addo Elephant National Park.

The private tour can be taken in either direction, starting in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth. You will stay in comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis. It provides a perfect opportunity to explore one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions, with plenty of opportunities to take adventure activities for active travelers.

Highlights:

Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kingdom of Swaziland
Swimming in St. Lucia
Boat trip in the lagoon
Big Five safari in Hluhluwe National Park
Safari in Addo Elephant Park
Park entrance fees
Garden Route with Tsitsikamma, optional Tree Top Tour, Knysna, Cango Caves and Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn.
Accommodation in 3 * and 4 * guest houses.

Included:

  • 3/4* accommodation, meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Big 5 Game Drive in Hluhluwe National Park
  • Game Drives in Addo Elephant Park
  • Driver with vehicle, petrol, toll roads
  • Excursions as indicated in itinerary
  • Flight Durban – Port Elizabeth
  • Flight Cape Town – Johannesburg

 

Not included: Adventure activities and personal items.

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Detailed Itinerary

Small Group Safari South Africa in 17 days Malaria free.

Our Small Group Safari South Africa malaria free starts at Johannesburg airport and ends in Cape Town.
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Small Group Safari South Africa Itinerary:

Day 1 Swaziland

Road transfer to Milwane Wildlife Sanctuary Swaziland

Meeting point and tour start at Johannesburg airport. We drive directly to Swaziland to your accommodation in Milwane Game Reserve or stay overnight on the trip.

Day 2 Milwane Game Reserve and Beehive Huts Village Swaziland
The traditional beehive architecture has been resumed to give an authentic impression of the Swazi culture.

Swaziland Beehive huts Swaziland-Beehive huts bettencultural-village Swaziland

The dome-shaped grass huts are arranged in semicircles, all enclosed by traditional Swazi Reed wattle. Simple yet comfortable, they all have en-suite shower-toilet, two beds, a small table, Bedside lamp and fan. Relax by the pool in peaceful surroundings and admire the continuous migration of wildlife, such as Impala, Warthog and Nyala among the huts.

Activities: Hiking in the Milwane Game Reserve, visiting a traditional Swazi village, visiting a glass manufactory, horse riding or guided game drives with game wardens, overnight in the Beehive Hut (BB).

Day 3 & 4 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Nature Reserve

The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi game park ist der älteste Tierpark Südafrikas. Sie übernachten in der Malala Lodge. Wir gehen mit unserem erfahrenen Guide im Mini-Bus auf Pirschfahrt. Sie können auch eine Pirschfahrt mit einem Führer der Lodge buchen und im offenen Safari Fahrzeug auf Pirsch gehen (nicht inbegriffen).

Malala Lodge chalet interiorMalala Lodge poolSamll Group Safari

Malala is a traditional South African bush lodge set in 140 acres of private nature reserve that can accommodate up to 18 guests, ensuring a peaceful African bush atmosphere. The kitchen was rated exceptional by our customers. (DBB)

Day 5 St. Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park)

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was included in the World Heritage List for its unique location and biodiversity. With over 1,000 hippos and bird species, the park is truly unique. Because of the sometimes at night in the front yards of the residents grazing hippos St. Lucia is considered one of the safest cities in South Africa. Overnight at Lalapanzi GH (BB) or similar.

Sodwana Lodge-poolSafari & Meer Selbstfahrer Safari beachBootstrip St. Lucia Wetlands Park

Boat trip in the lagoon is included. On request, we visit the Thonga beach, about 10 km from St. Lucia. (entrance fee)

Day 6 Durban and Addo
The drive to Durban takes about 2.5 hours. We explore the interesting beach promenade of Durban and then fly to Port Elizabeth.

In the airport of PE we take our vehicle drive directly to Addo. The late afternoon is at leisure. Relax by the pool of the active farm or explore the area on a short hike (breakfast, dinner).

Day 7 Addo Elephants Park

The active farm offers accommodation in the refurbished Cape Dutch main house or in one of the eco-friendly rondavels.

Citrus Farm B&B AddoStellenhof Addo blue room
Air conditioning, fridge. Sun beds, spacious rooms, coffee and tea.

In the early morning we go on game drive in Addo Park. The Addo elephants have always been very good-natured, but they are wild animals that should be respected.

The game drive in Addo Park offers plenty of opportunities to take photos of elephants, antelopes and, if we are lucky, even a lion.
Löwe im Addo ParkAddo Elefanten Nationalpark Safari

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (L&DBB)

Day 8 Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve

tsitsikamma Storms RiverTsitiskamma Suspension bridge Storms RiverTsitiskamma Treetop tour Storms River

We visit nature reserves such as the Storms River Estuary and the Tsitsikamma Forest with its Outeniqua Yellow wood trees. This national tree of South Africa can live up to 700 years. Adrenaline addicts can enjoy optional activities such as bungee jumping, zip sliding or treetop tours.

Overnight in Storms River Village Lodge (DBB)

Day 9 & 10 Knysna

knysna_lagoon-garden-routeKnysna Heads

Today we will explore the wider Knysna region. There are many interesting things to see, such as Monkey Land, Birds of Paradise or a snake park.

You will also find some talented craftsmen and woodcarvers who specialize in local Yellow Wood wood. Enjoy optional activities such as canoeing, eating oysters, hiking, whales & amp; Dolphin watching, visiting the Featherhead Nature Reserve or a lagoons cruise.

A bit hidden, but close by is the safe Brenton on Sea with long white sandy beaches and few people.

Stannards GH or similar, breakfast. (BB)

Day 11 Oudtshoorn

We leave the Knysna region in the early morning and drive over the Outeniqua mountains to Oudtshoorn to visit the famous Cango Caves. Then you have the opportunity to ride a bouquet. At the Wildlife Ranch you will have the unforgettable experience of getting in touch with cheetahs.

cango caves oudtshoornyoung cheetah cubcheetah wildlife ranch

On the way to Swellendam we cross again a pass of the beautiful Outeniqua mountains.

Overnight at Swellendam Country Lodge or similar (DBB).

Day 12 Winelands

Wine lovers or not, the unique beauty of the “wine lands” between Franschhoek and Somerset West is definitely worth a visit. We drive over the Franschhoek pass into the Franschhoek valley and on to Stelllenbosch.

We enjoy lunch at a winery. The winery offers not only delicious dishes in undisturbed nature, but also excellent wines for tasting.
BlackOC_Cottages_bedvergelegen-wine-tasting-houseDelaire-Graff-Wine Estate

Day 13 Cape Of Good Hope

Experience the Cape of Good Hope, the African Penguins and Boulders Beach.

We stay in Nordhoek with its 8 km long, safe sandy beach. The charming Farm Village has become a well-known social gathering place with many small restaurants ranging from the Sushi Bar, Pizzeria Pub to the 5 * Foodbarn, a Farmers Market and live music. Noordhoek is ideally positioned for exploring the Cape Region.

Overnight in a 3 * guest house directly on the beach of Noordhoek (DBB)

Day 14 Cape Town

We drive over the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive to Hout Bay, visit the Hout Bay Harbor and the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. From Signal Hill you have a great view over Cape Town and Robben Island.

In the late afternoon we take the gondola to Table Mountain to enjoy the unforgettable sunset from Table Mountain.

Overnight at the 3 * guest house in Cape Town (DBB)

Day 15 Cape Town

The day is at your leisure. We recommend sightseeing tours by hop hop off bus.

Overnight at the 3 * guest house in Cape Town (DBB)

Day 17 South Africa Group Safari Malaria Free Tour End

Your Small Group Safari South Africa is unfortunately over. Transfer to Cape Town airport (about € 15) is not included.

The entire route of the Small Group Safari South Africa is approximately 1,900 km.

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