13 days tour

Family South Africa Safari And Beach Adventure

This tour includes:

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader's ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 12 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 4 Dinners

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Transport

4WD, Boat, Minibus

Accommodation

2 nights simple bungalow (Pretoriuskop Rest Camp (or similar)) 7 nights standard lodge (Mogodi Lodge (or similar), 2 nights Tshukudu Bush Camp (or similar), 2 nights St Lucia Safari Lodge (or similar), 2 nights Utshewayelo Lodge (or similar)) 2 nights standard rondavels (Beehive/Rondavels (or similar)) Most of the hotels have a swimming pool and we have the opportunity to take a dip in the sea at Kosi Bay and St. Lucia

Not included:

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nightsโ€™ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Optional

Optional activities The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. A selection of optional activities are listed below to help you budget for your Family adventure. Whilst the basic tour price you pay before you travel includes a great selection of highlights, we have also built in free time to allow you the flexibility to choose from a carefully selected range of additional excursions and activities or take time to relax, the choice is yours. At certain destinations along the way there may be several options to choose from and it may not be possible to fit all the activities in; your Explore Leader will be able to give advice on which are the most suitable for your family. Mlilwane (Swaziland): Day 7: Bike hire SAR 85 per hour, school visit SAR 150 per group (suggested donation). Kosi Bay: Day 8 or 9: Spend an afternoon fishing. Our fishing guide can show you the hotspots and help with your technique. SAR 2500 per group (maximum 8 applies). Day 8 or 9: Canoeing SAR 300 per person (minimum group size 3 people) Day 8 or 9: Guided hike from the hotel SAR 300 per group of 6, SAR 50 for each person over 6. Day 8 or 9: Three lake boat cruise lasting four hours SAR 1200 per group of 4, SAR 300 for each person over 4. Day 8: Evening turtle tour to view the nesting sites. The nesting season is between November and February. Departs at 1630 and lasts between 5 and 6 hours. SAR 2000 per group of 4. SAR 500 for each person over 4. Day 9: Elephant safaris in Tembe Elephant Reserve. SAR450 per person St Lucia: Day 10: Two hour night cruise in St Lucia Wetland Reserve to spot crocodile and hippo, the area is particularly known for its prolific hippo population and excellent variety of birdlife. SAR 300 per person. (There is a night game drive alternative in St Lucia Wetland Reserve lasting 2.5 hours costing SAR 575 per person) Day 11: Snorkelling. Departing at 8am, returning between 3pm and 4pm. You'll be picked up from the hotel and head out directly to the coast to explore the Indian Ocean coastline around stunning Cape Vidal. All equipment provided. Price SAR 775 per person. Day 11: St. Lucia night drive to spot turtles (Nov-Mar) SAR 950 per person Day 11: Whale watching cruise (June-Nov) SAR 1190 per person

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Family South Africa Safari And Beach Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip In Johannesburg. Afternoon Optional Visit To Soweto Township Or Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Join Trip In Johannesburg. Afternoon Optional Visit To Soweto Township Or Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton

      Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, and once home to both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. A city of stark contrasts and infamous history, Johannesburg is going through rapid change and urban regeneration. For those arriving on time today our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 12pm for the welcome meeting. There are two options available this afternoon, for those that wish to there is an afternoon Soweto tour. Soweto, originally an acronym for South Western Townships, played a prominent part in the fight against the former apartheid regime, notably the uprising of 1976; when mass protests erupted. We will visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, a museum that honours the vital role that the youth of South Africa played during the struggle and also visit Nelson Mandela's former home (now a museum) which tells the story of Mandela and his family. Alternatively we will provide transport to the nearby Nelson Mandela Square, an open-air piazza in Sandton which offers a wide choice of shops and dining options later in the afternoon. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Please note that if you wish to join the Soweto tour today, you must arrive at the hotel by 12pm. If you are booking your own flights, we recommend giving yourself at least 90 minutes to clear the airport. The latest your flight can arrive is 10.30am. Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. Please note: A majority of flights will land into Johannesburg in the early morning it is often too early to be able to check straight in to your room. Luggage storage is available at the hotel check in.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Visit The Apartheid Museum In Johannesburg. Drive To Graskop Via South Africa'S Panoramic Route
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Visit The Apartheid Museum In Johannesburg. Drive To Graskop Via South Africa'S Panoramic Route

      Leaving our hotel after breakfast, we head to the Apartheid Museum which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. We then head out of Johannesburg through the lowveld which stretches before us into the distant horizons. The lowveld translates literally from Afrikaans into English as the low bush. This area has been inhabited since Stone Age times and with its plentiful water from mountain rivers, multiple waterfalls, beautiful craggy escarpments covered in vegetation and colourful birdlife. Our destination is Graskop a small town in the province of Mpumalanga, a peaceful location surrounded by forestry plantations and dramatic rock outcrops. PLEASE NOTE: The order of the night stops between Days 2 and Days 6 (Graskop, Tshukudu Game Reserve and Kruger NP) may change due to accommodation availability. The total travelling time will remain roughly the same and each of the elements of the itinerary will still be offered although not necessarily in the order of the trip notes.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Scenic Drive To Tshukudu Game Reserve Stopping At Blyde River Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Scenic Drive To Tshukudu Game Reserve Stopping At Blyde River Canyon

      This morning we will stop at several viewpoints along the way, including the aptly named God's Window and admire the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon. We also stop at the strangely surreal Bourke's Luck Potholes, a collection of pebble-eroded formations at the confluence of the Treur and Blyde Rivers, before we arrive at Tshukudu Game Reserve around 2pm. Tshukudu is the Sotho word for Rhino, the park is renowned for its lion breeding and rehabilitation programmes, nursing sick, orphaned or injured animals of all shapes and sizes back to health for re-introduction to the wild. The Reserve is home to the most spectacular of South Africa's wildlife, including lion, elephant, rhino, hippo and even the elusive leopard and cheetah. This afternoon we will go on our first game drive in the hope of spotting the Big 5.

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Tour leaving from Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the largest and most vibrant city in South Africa. Known as the City of Gold, it offers a unique blend of history, culture, and urban life. From visiting the Apartheid Museum to exploring the lively neighborhood of Maboneng, there are plenty of things to do and see in Johannesburg. Additionally, the city is an ideal starting point for safaris in Kruger National Park and discovering South Africa's wildlife.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 7 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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