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A twelve-day overland traverse from Cape Town to Johannesburg that threads the Garden Route, Drakensberg, and Kruger National Park—mixing coastal hikes, cultural sites tied to Nelson Mandela, and multi-day safaris. Expect long drives, early-morning game drives, and varied terrain from limestone caves to open savannah.
A twelve-day overland traverse from Cape Town to Johannesburg that threads the Garden Route, Drakensberg, and Kruger National Park—mixing coastal hikes, cultural sites tied to Nelson Mandela, and multi-day safaris. Expect long drives, early-morning game drives, and varied terrain from limestone caves to open savannah.
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Operated by African Tour Safaris · Cape Town, Western Cape
The bus noses out of Cape Town at dawn, Table Mountain a dark silhouette against the pale sky. For the next twelve days the landscape will keep changing like chapters in a travelog: vineyard-dotted valleys along the R62, limestone caverns dimly lit beneath the Swartberg, the forested lagoon at Knysna, and finally the endless horizon of savannah in Kruger National Park. Mornings mean long drives and short, intense encounters—quarrying the coastline for quiet coves, stepping into the cool hush of the Cango Caves, waiting in open 4x4s for a lion to lift its head.
moderate.
12 days.
Good general fitness for long travel days, short hikes (up to a few hours), and multiple safaris; some flexibility for early mornings and uneven trails.
Visa and vaccination requirements depend on your nationality—check South African entry rules and consult a travel clinic for routine vaccines and malaria advice for Kruger and iSimangaliso areas.
The tour is moderate: there are short hikes and early-morning game drives, but no technical climbs; participants of average fitness should manage well.
Space in shared overland vehicles is limited—pack a soft-sided suitcase or duffel, and keep daily essentials in a small daypack for easy access.
Yes—many reserves offer family-friendly game drives, but check age policies for specific lodges and keep children supervised around wildlife.
Tipping is customary: a guideline is a modest daily amount for your guide and separate amounts for lodge staff—local currency (ZAR) is preferred.
Some parts of the itinerary and accommodations note wheelchair accessibility, but accessibility on game drives and natural sites varies—check specifics with the operator before booking.
The route passes sites tied to Nelson Mandela’s early life and arrest, connecting the landscape to South Africa’s 20th-century political history.
Protected areas like iSimangaliso and Kruger are active in anti-poaching and habitat preservation; visitors should stick to trails and support locally run conservation initiatives.
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