14 Lesotho, Eswatini and Kruger Overland
From R 34000
14 DAYS
PORT ELIZABETH
JOHANNESBURG
Overland Tour
ANODK14

Beginning in Port Elizabeth, the first stop is the famous Addo Elephant Park for your first safari! Proceed further north to Lesotho to enjoy the stunning nature, hikes and a visit to a traditional village. Next up, the Drakensberg Mountains, a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site. After all this breath-taking nature, it is time for some more wildlife. In St Lucia you will visit the Hluhulwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and in Swaziland the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. Finally, you will enjoy the well-known Kruger National Park, returning to Johannesburg via the scenic Panorama Route. combine this with a Garden Route tour for the perfect South African Adventure. Book Now.
This trip is also available in reverse order if you wish to start in Johannesburg and finish in Port Elizabeth.
14 Lesotho, Eswatini and Kruger Overland
Day 1 – Greater Addo Elephant National Park area
After meeting your crew in the windy city of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), we head straight into the Addo Elephant National Park for our afternoon game drive. Recent expansion has seen Addo grow to become the third largest of South Africa’s National Parks. The unique vegetation of Addo supports a wide variety of wildlife and we will spend the afternoon in search of the animals.
Accommodation: Kudu Ridge Lodge; www.kuduridge.co.za
Accommodated: Two per permanent tent with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Dinner
Included Highlight: Afternoon game drive in Addo NP (in the truck)
Day 2 – Graaff Reinet
The historic town of Graaff-Reinet nestles in the heartland of the Great Karoo and offers a unique insight into the history of this arid region. It is also the fourth oldest town in the country. This evening you will join a sundowner excursion to the Valley of Desolation, this unique valley offers a panoramic view over the town and the wide open plains stretching out below. Kindly note that during the winter months, this activity will become a Sunrise excursion to the valley of Desolation the following morning.
Accommodation: Profcon Resort; www.profconresort.co.za/
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Addo to Graaff Reinet
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Highlight Valley of Desolation Sundowner Tour
Included Highlight: Valley of Desolation Sundowner tour( May take place the next morning)
Day 3 – Lesotho – Malealea
This morning we cut across the vast expanse of the Great Karoo, our destination is nestled in the heights of Lesotho. This autonomous mountain kingdom boasts the highest peaks in Southern Africa and is one of the highest countries in the world, the entire kingdom lies over 1000m above sea level. Having crossed the mighty Orange River, we enter the border of Lesotho and make the climb to our camp set high in the mountains.
Accommodation: Malealea Lodge; www.malealea.com
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Graaff Reinet to Lesotho
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Lesotho – Malealea
The clean air of the mountains accompanies us this morning as we explore the mountains on foot, our hike concludes with a village visit and the opportunity to gain insight into the community that calls these mountains home. The Basotho are famous for their traditional hats, blankets and their sturdy ponies. Basotho ponies are renowned for their surefootedness in the mountains and you have the opportunity of an optional pony trek this afternoon to experience this first-hand. This activity is not for the inexperienced or fainthearted.
Accommodation: Malealea; www.malealea.com
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablution
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Morning Hike, Lesotho Village tour
Optional Activity: Pony Trekking
Day 5 – South Africa – uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
We exit Lesotho and travel through the sandstone cliffs of Golden Gate. Our destination is the mountains of the Drakensberg. Running the length of the Kwazulu-Natal province, the Ukuhlamba Drakensberg Park is a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. Whether you go by the Zulu name uKhahlamba, meaning ‘barrier of spears’, or the Afrikaans name Drakensberge, meaning ‘dragon mountains’, these towering mountains are a hiker’s paradise and worthy of exploration.
Accommodation:
Monks Cowl; www.goodersonleisure.co.za/gooderson-monks-cowl-golf-resort
or
The Nest; www.thenest.co.za
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Lesotho to Drakensberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Oliviers Hoek Pass
Day 6 – UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park
We set out this morning for a lengthy hike. Along our way we will have the opportunity to view examples of San rock art with a local guide at Battle Cave. While we encourage everyone to make the most of the day in mountains, we may offer separate options depending on the activity level of the group. With a number of trails available we can ensure that we cater to every need, the most important aim is to ensure everyone enjoys this mountain paradise at their own pace.
Accommodation:
Monks Cowl www.goodersonleisure.co.za/gooderson-monks-cowl-golf-resort
or
The Nest; www.thenest.co.za
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Hike with your guide in Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Day 7 – Kwa Zulu Natal Coast – St Lucia
It’s all downhill as we leave the mountain scenery en route to the Kwazulu Natal Coast. On the 5th August 1962, police waved down a car on a lonely country road in KwaZulu-Natal. At the wheel was Nelson Mandela. He was arrested and spent 27 years in prison. Today you will have the opportunity to visit this historic capture site, marked by an impressive sculpture in honour of “Madiba”. We will also stop at the Howick Falls to listen to the power of the falls and take some photos at the view point. Then it’s onto the bustling city of Durban is South Africa’s largest port where you will have time to stretch your legs with a stroll along the promenade before heading for our final destination, St Lucia.
Accommodation: Shonalanga; www.shonalanga.net
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Drakensberg to St Lucia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Visit to the Mandela Capture Site, Howick Falls
Day 8 – Hluhluwe – Umfolozi Game Reserve / iSimangaliso Wetland Park
We set out early this morning for a game drive in the nearby Hluhulwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, one of the last strongholds of the endangered rhinoceros. While rhinoceros are the most famous of the parks inhabitants, the park also provides a home to many other species, including the Big-5 that we all hope to see. Returning to our lodging for a siesta, we freshen up for an afternoon boat cruise on St Lucia estuary.
Accommodation: Shonalanga; www.shonalanga.net
Accommodated: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Durban to St Lucia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Game Drive in Hluhluwe/Imfolozi National Park, St. Lucia Boat Cruise
Day 9 – Eswatini – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
An early start and we are off to Eswatini (formerly known as the Kingdom of Swaziland), this afternoon we have the opportunity to join many of the optional activities that are offered here. Take your choice from game drives, mountain biking or a visit to the Chief’s village.
Accommodation:
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary; www.biggameparks.org/mlilwane/
or
Sondzela Backpackers; biggameparks.org/properties/sondzela-backpackers-5
Accommodated: Two per Beehive hut/room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: St Lucia to Swaziland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activity: Game Drives, Swazi Cultural Experience, Mountain Biking and Hiking
Day 10 – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Endless hours of self-guided exploration within the small 4560ha Mlilwane sanctuary are possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game. This morning our guide will lead us out on a nature walk to explore the “ Nature Trail “ which provides interpretation of historical and environmental information of the area.
Accommodation: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary; www.biggameparks.org/mlilwane/
Accommodated: Two per Beehive hut/room with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activity: Nature Walk with Overland Guide
Optional Activity: Game Drives, Swazi Cultural Experience, Mountain Biking and Hiking, and more
Day 11 – South Africa – Kruger National Park
Setting off back to South Africa, we make aim for the Kruger National Park and begin with our first game drive in the truck as we enter the gates of the park. The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s flagship national park and sightings of the “ big five “ has become something of a quest for many guests. The Kruger NP has more that it’s fair share of animals and with approximately 147 mammal species we will spend our time in search of both big and small.
Accommodation: Nkambeni Reserve; www.nkambeni.com
Accommodated: Two per Permanent tent with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Swaziland to Kruger National Park area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activity: Game drive in the truck, Kruger National Park
Day 12 – Kruger Park – Panorama Route
We set out a little later today and travel the short distance to the Panorama Route. Strung along the escarpment that divides the central plateau and low-lying bushveld of the Kruger, the sights of the Panorama route offer us a day of scenic delights. We will visit the highlights of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels and God’s Window before returning to camp in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Nkambeni Reserve; www.nkambeni.com
Accommodated: Two per Permanent tent with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Panorama Route – Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window
Day 13 – Kruger National Park
Rising early this morning we enter the Kruger National Park to enjoy a full-day of game viewing. This full day game drive offers a unique view of the park from an open-sided 4×4 vehicle. This evening there is an opportunity for an optional Sundowner Drive.
Accommodation: Nkambeni; www.nkambeni.com
Accommodated: Two per Permanent tent with En-suite Bathroom
Camping: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Kruger National Park 4×4 game drive
Optional Activity: Sunset Drive (concession fee applicable)
Day 14 – Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
While those who elect to do the optional morning walk will have an earlier start, we will pack up and set off for our final destination, Johannesburg. We arrive at Belvedere Estate in the late afternoon and all travellers are invited to join us for a traditional meal tonight. This can be booked with your guide on the day before arrival. Many great tales are shared and tonight is for celebrating the many wonders of African travel.
Accommodation: Post tour accommodation can be booked through your travel agent.
Route: Great Kruger NP area to Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activity: Morning Bush Walk (Subject to Availability)












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