Lesotho, Eswatini & Kruger - Camping or Lodge Safari

Lesotho, Eswatini & Kruger - Premium Lodge Small Group Tour

Travel from the "City of Gold" to the heart of the bush landscape and the eastern coast of South Africa, with views over six national parks and visits to breathtaking regions such as Lesotho and Eswatini, as well as the Valley of Despair an…

Overland through the hilly landscapes of South Africa

Leave the buzz of Johannesburg behind as you drive east through Mpumalanga, towards the plains of the sun-drenched Greater Kruger National Park.

In the fiery light of the dawn, we enter the park for a full day of safari sightings. Search the Lowveld for animals of all shapes and sizes, from the elegant leopards among the trees to the antelope grazing on open fields.

A change of scenery, but not of wonder, is next on the agenda. The Panorama Route takes you along colossal cliffs, offering phenomenal views of geographic landmarks like Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and God’s Window.

Step into the landlocked kingdom of Eswatini, a small but powerful kingdom nestled in the mountains. Wind your way through rising hills to the Ezulwini Valley, whether by bike or on foot, where cultural richness and natural beauty merge seamlessly.

We continue our journey south to Zululand, where the tales of Zulu warriors whisper through the savannah. Setting off early, you will explore the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve on a safari, the park renowned as a sanctuary for endangered rhinos.

In the afternoon, we take a trip to the estuary of St Lucia for the sunset, which reflects the orange light of the sun over the hippos peek out of the water.

Traveling into the subtropics, ascend into the Drakensberg Mountains, where the mist wraps around the rugged peaks. Here, you visit the Mandela Capture Site and admire the Howick Falls before hiking through highland meadows surrounded by time and rain-sculpted rock formations.

Lesotho awaits as the next destination, our convoy ascends into the cloud-covered mountains, where riders are often encountered. Visit hidden waterfalls and ancient rock paintings or travel as the locals do while riding on ponies through valleys untouched by modern noise.

Descending from the mountainous terrain, we pass through the dry Karoo, stopping at colonial towns and watching the sunrise over the basalt columns of the Valleys of Desolation.

In the afternoon, we reach the Addo Elephant National Park and search for the resident elephants and wildlife among the acacias, filled with birdsong.

We conclude our tour in Gqeberha, enjoying yesterday's safari and reflecting on all the amazing views we have experienced.

Duration: 14 days
Travelling: Lodge safari
Sleeping: Tent or lodge
Group: 4 to 12 guests
Safari days: 3 of 14
Demands: Moderate

1 country: South Africa
1 national park: Kruger National Park

A river below the green foothills and layered cliffs of the Drakensberg mountains

Lesotho, Eswatini & Kruger - Premium Lodge Small Group Tour

Tobias W.

The group dynamics during the camping and lodge tour through Lesotho and Kruger National Park were positive, thanks to a maximum of 12 participants. The informa...

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Die Gruppendynamik während der Camping- und Lodgetour durch Lesotho und den Krüger-Nationalpark war durch die maximale Anzahl von 12 Teilnehmern positiv. Die informativen Briefings vor den täglichen Aktivitäten ermöglichten ein angepasstes Tempo für alle, insbesondere beim Wildtierbeobachtungen im Addo-Nationalpark.

Peter M.

The tour through South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini demanded a certain level of fitness, especially during the two days in Kruger National Park, where we had to...

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Die Tour durch Südafrika, Lesotho und Eswatini forderte ein gewisses Maß an Fitness, insbesondere während der zwei Tage im Krüger-Nationalpark, wo wir früh aufbrechen und uns über lange Strecken im 4x4 Overlandtruck bewegen mussten. Die hügeligen Landschaften und das Wechseln zwischen Camping und Lodges verlangten Anpassungsfähigkeit und Teamarbeit, besonders bei den gemeinsamen Zubereitungen der Mahlzeiten. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 12 Personen erleichterte den Austausch und unterstützte die Zusammenarbeit, was den Tourverlauf effizient gestaltete.

Sebastian B.

The tour through Lesotho, Eswatini, and Kruger National Park with a difficulty level of "Advanced" requires good physical fitness. Particularly challenging is t...

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Die Tour durch Lesotho, Eswatini und den Krüger-Nationalpark mit einem Schwierigkeitsgrad von "Fortgeschritten" erfordert eine gute körperliche Fitness. Besonders herausfordernd ist die Übernachtung im Zelt, die an der Grenze zur Belastbarkeit liegt, und die frühmorgendlichen Fahrten in den Krüger-Nationalpark, die intensives Management der Energie erfordern.

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