Best South African safari is an adventure unlike any other. This African safari tour to South Africa takes you through a vast land. South Africa is a land of unimaginable beauty and diversity of experiences. The best South African safari is set to take your breath away.

About The 15 Day Best South African Safari

On this best South African safari you’ll marvel at breathtaking vistas. These include the Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. You’ll spend wild time in the company of lions and elephants. This is when the best South African safari visits Kruger National Park.

You can walk or even crawl through the legendary Cango Caves. The cave has iconic dripstone formations of stalactites and stalagmites. That is why this is the best South African safari. This South African safari package starts in Jo’burg. Best South African safari starts on set departure dates of selected Sundays.

15 Day Best South African Safari Highlights:

Another cultural and wildlife combo safari that walks you through South Africa’s massive landscape. The Best South African safari is a must if you want to combine people, history and wildlife in one safari.

Best South African safari is an adventure unlike any other. South Africa, A vast land of unimaginable beauty and diversity of experiences, is set to take your breath away. This is a great way to get to know the most beautiful places and sights, by travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town via Kruger, Durban and the Garden Route and many more.

• Big Five game watching
• Historical features including where the Mandela phenomenon began
• Beautiful Scenery, topography and landscape
• Nature walk
• Cultural exploration of the Swazi and Zulu Kingdoms

15 Day Best South African Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg

You’ll be met upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport. Our South African safari rep will be at hand to assist. This will be followed by a transfer on shuttle to your Johannesburg hotel.

The rest of the day will be spent on leisure till 1900hrs. At this time you’ll gather with other travelers. This is for a briefing on the best South African safari.  Your overnight will be on bed and breakfast at Protea Hotel OR Tambo.

Day 2: Johannesburg – Hazyview (500 Kms)

Start your best South African safari with breakfast. Your best South African safari then leaves for Mpumalanga. This takes you down into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld.

You’ll travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop. Here you’ll visit the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. You got time to gasp at the glory of God’s Window. Enjoy the boundless view of mountains and fertile plains here.

Finally, you’ll visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This is before heading to Hazyview. Overnight on bed and breakfast will be at Hippo Hollow Country Estate.

Day 3: Hazyview – Kruger National Park –Hazyview (200 Kms)

You’ll have an early start on the best South African safari. Today you will visit the famous Kruger National Park. You will spend a morning with the Big Five in the Kruger National Park.

Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve. It supports the largest variety of wildlife species on the African continent. You should be on the lookout for the wonderful flora and bird life that abounds.

The afternoon will be spent in Hazelview at leisure. Your overnight is on bed and breakfast at Hippo Hollow Country Estate.

Day 4: Hazelview – Swaziland (290 Kms)

Your best South African safari begins with breakfast. After check out you will depart to the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Best South African safari proceeds south to Malalane. This is before you cross over into Swaziland. The afternoon will be spent on a visit to a real Chief’s village.

The visit gives you a chance to gain an authentic knowledge of traditional Swazi culture. Your overnight is on bed and breakfast at Lugogo Sun.

Day 5: Swaziland – St Lucia (435 Kms)

This morning best South African safari travels into Zululand. You’ll have a stop en route to bargain for curios. This is at the souvenirs shops by the roadside markets.

Your journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal. Here you have the combination of ancient traditions and modern cultures. This is of both Zulu and Settler that are living in peace and harmony.

You’ll arrive this afternoon in the Umfolozi area. Your overnight stay is at Protea Hotel Umfolozi on bed and breakfast.

Day 6: St Lucia and surrounds – Durban (290 Kms)

There is an option of a morning boat cruise. This is at cost or you may decide to relax at your hotel.  You can also simply soak up the atmosphere of this tourist town St Lucia.

You’ll later head off in the morning towards Durban. You’ll enjoy an orientation tour to introduce you to this multicultural city. best South African safari arrives into your Durban hotel is late afternoon.

There are options of tour to St Lucia, Moses Mabinda Stadium or the botanical gardens. The night will be at Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge on bed and breakfast.

Day 7: Durban – Drakensberg (255 Kms)

This morning you’ll enjoy a leisurely breakfast. You may perhaps enjoy a stroll along Durban’s golden mile. This place buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists. Your best South African safari will head into the majestic Southern Drakensberg Mountains.

You’ll proceed on a visit to the 300-foot-high Howick Falls. The best South African safari continues through the Southern Midlands Meander Route. You are expected at your hotel mid-afternoon.

The afternoon will be at leisure to soak up the surroundings. You may want to go fishing, hiking and even horse riding in clean mountain air. All these can be arranged at an extra cost.

The Southern Drakensburg is a wonderland of woodlands, forests, lakes and rivers. They are all set against the dramatic backdrop of this spectacular mountain range.

Several nature reserves fall into the area. They protect a wide variety of flora and fauna. These includes some rare antelope species. There is a network of beautiful hiking trails at Kamberg. They lead to caves decorated with ancient Khoisan art.

Trout thrive in the region’s reservoirs and waterways. This makes it a magnet for fly-fishermen. Horse riding and mountain biking are also popular pursuits in this scenic part of the world.

The ultimate highlight of the Southern Drakenburg, however, is the Sani Pass. This is South Africa’s highest pass. It is almost 3,000 meters above sea level. This goes all the way to the Lesotho border. It offers magnificent vistas along the way.

You’ll spend the night at Drakensberg Gardens Hotel on half board basis.

Day 8: Drakensberg

Spend full day of the best South African safari day spent at leisure. You’ll soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains.

You can enjoy a * A 4 x 4 adventure tour up the Sani Pass. This takes you up into the tiny mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Passport required / Visa may be required dependent on your Nationality.

This includes lunch at the highest Pub in Africa. You’ll spend the night at Drakensberg Gardens Hotel on half board basis.

Day 9: Drakensberg – Eastern Cape Coast (520 Kms)

This morning your best South African safari continues south. You will head to the Eastern Cape. This is the fourth of the provinces. It is also the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba).

There will be several stops along the way. You’ll see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the Transkei. You’ll also stop for lunch outside the capital of Umtata. You’ll continue via Nelson Mandela’s birth place and house.

You will arrive late in the afternoon at your accommodation in Chinsta East. This is on the beautiful, un-spoilt Eastern Cape Coast. Dinner and overnight will be at Crawfords Beach Lodge.

Day 10: Eastern Cape Coast – Port Elizabeth

Your best South African safari awakes to the sounds of the crashing waves. You’ll have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between our toes. The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometers.

There is the thick indigenous beach forest. This is a haven for an amazing variety of birdlife. Later the best South African safari will set off after lunch heading south.

You will be heading to Port Elizabeth. You are booked on bed and breakfast at Garden Court Kings Beach.

Day 11: Port Elizabeth – Knysna (300 Kms)

Today the best South African safari continues towards the Cape. You’ll visit the Tsitsikamma Forest that provides scenic walking opportunities.

There will be a short walk to the Storms River Mouth. This will offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below.

You are expected in Knysna late afternoon for check in at our hotel. Your dinner and overnight will be at Knysna Hollow Country Estate.

Day 12: Knysna – Mossel Bay (315 Kms)

You will start best South African safari with breakfast. You’ll then depart going inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass. This takes you to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’.

Your best South African safari will visit a working ostrich farm. You’ll also explore the famous Cango Caves. You’ll travel back to the Eastern seaboard.

You are expected to arrive in Mossel Bay in the late afternoon. You will check into Garden Court Mossel Bay on bed and breakfast.

Day 13: Mossel Bay – Cape Town (540 Kms)

Your best South African safari will head to Cape Town. This will be after breakfast and exploration of Mossel Bay. Here you’ll visit the famous Post Office Tree. There will also be a visit to the Bartholomeus Diaz museum and shell museum.

In August to November you may travel to Hermanus and try to watch whales. This is from the world’s most famous land-based whale watching site. Out of whale season you’ll drive via the towns of Swellendam. This takes you through Robertson and Worcester (Route 62).

The Table Mountains greets you as you go through the Huguenot Tunnel. You’ll arrive in Cape Town in the late afternoon. You will check into Sun Square Hotel booked on bed and breakfast.

Day 14: Cape Town

Enjoy best South African safari day at leisure in the ‘Mother City’. You may visit the V&A Waterfront which is highly recommended.

There are other optional tours that our guide can help organize. However, it is important to note that they are at cost. Your accommodation is at Sun Square Hotel on bed and breakfast.

Day 15: Departure

Start your last best South African safari day on breakfast. You’ll have time at leisure before checking out of your hotel in Cape Town at 1100hrs.

Enjoy a transfer to Cape Town International airport in time for departure flight.

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15 Day Best South African Safari Costs:

What is included in the 15 Day Best South African Safari?

• All road transfers as per the itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Transportation in an air-conditioned mini bus
• Professional guides that escort the tour
• Accommodation in midrange accommodation as per the itinerary
• Meals as per the program

15 Day Best South African Safari excludes:

• Visa to South Africa and Swaziland
• All international and domestic flights
• Items of personal use
• Deviation from the above program
• Drinks and beverages

What to Carry on the 15 Day Best South African Safari

• Sun glasses
• Light and some few heavy clothing
• Sun screen
• Insect repellant
• Hat
• Comfortable shoes

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15 Day Best South African Safari Destinations

God’s Window

Situated on the Drakensberg escarpment in Mpumalanga is God’s Window. Just one look down on your 15 Day Best South African Safari and you will begin to understand why it is called “God’s Window”.

With magnificent views, canyons, rock formations and waterfalls, God’s Window is truly an area of breathtaking scenic splendor. It is no wonder that Mpumalanga is known as Paradise Country.

Gods Window is so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest clad ravine. The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 meters to the Lowveld and the private game reserves which have made the area one of South Africa’s main wildlife destinations.

God’s Window is a small part of a 250km long earthwork of sheer cliffs and extravagant beauty. South Africa flying safari guests can observe the hills and forests as far as the eye can see. In fact, it seems as if one can see forever!

Viewing sites are provided along the length of the spectacular Blyde River Canyon including God’s Window, and there are numerous fantastic walks, hiking, horse and mountain bike trails.

From the parking area a very steep stepped footpath along the edge of the escarpment leads to the actual viewpoints.

For the best lookout points for those on 15 Day Best South African Safari and exotic forest plants, steer away from the crowds and hike up into the clouds and the misty Rain Forest. Make sure you take a few refreshments along as it is very humid and an extremely steep and strenuous walk.

God’s Window and Graskop are perfect en-route stopping points for those on Kruger National Park safari.

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is one of the biggest National Parks in Africa, 15 Day Best South African Safari takes you to the North-Eastern tip of South Africa and spans over the Mpumalanga and Limpopo province.

The parks surface area spans 19633 km² as many of the surrounding private reserves have removed their fences, allowing wildlife to roam freely between reserves. This has created a wildlife area like no other, as its beauty soaks itself into anyone who visits on the 15 Day Best South African Safari this diverse place.

Kruger National Park is the flagship of wildlife tourism in South Africa and one of the world’s favorite safari destinations. Located in the heart of the safari hub in the north-eastern corner of the country, the iconic national park offers visitors 2-million hectares of unrivaled beauty and outstanding fauna and flora diversity.

There’s something for everyone on the 15 Day Best South African Safari in the vast protected wilderness region, whether you’re a wildlife enthusiasts, avid birder, nature lover or just yearning to swop busy city life for the peace and tranquility in beautiful bushveld surrounds.

Kruger Park and its exclusive neighbor, Greater Kruger, spans the boundaries of the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces and shares a border with Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It’s one of the largest protected wilderness areas on the continent and certainly one of the most diverse.

St Lucia Wetlands

The Greater St Lucia Wetlands is a truly remarkable conservation area, and includes a substantial marine reserve. The park is centered on Lake St Lucia, separated from the ocean by a line of dunes, covered in forest vegetation, that tower to 200 meters in height. The lake and dune barrier form two of the five ecosystems that comprise the park.

The others are the marine, which includes the beaches and the coral reefs, the most southerly in the world; the swamps and wetlands at the north of the lake; and the dry western shore of the lake, which has bushveld as well as the rare sand forest.

There is a huge variety of animal life within the park for 15 Day Best South African Safari guests. From larger water-dwellers such as hippos and whales, to the smaller species of antelope and a huge variety of birdlife, making this one of the best bird watching destinations in South Africa.

Lake St Lucia is home to more than 800 Hippos, 1200 Nile Crocodiles and an abundance of birdlife. This is also the largest estuarine system in Africa.

155 Various fish species have been recorded within the Lake system, of which 70 species use the lake as a nursery. 24 of these species have a fundamental importance in the marine fisheries.

Numerous wildlife may be encountered and witnessed by those on 15 Day Best South African Safari along the banks of Lake St Lucia and may include the likes of Elephant, Water Buck, Nyala, Reed Buck, Leopard, Kudu, Impala, and Duiker.

Unbelievably more than 50% of all of the water birds in KwaZulu Natal roost, nest, and feed from the estuary. Lake St Lucia supports 6000 to 17000 birds over a period of a year.

Tsitsikamma National Park

Between the eclipsing green mountains of the Eastern Cape and the rolling blue Indian Ocean lies the magical Tsitsikamma National Park. With the rocky coastline, ancient breath-taking forests, sites of cultural significance and the famous Storms River Mouth, this park is one of the most visibly spectacular destinations that South Africa has to offer.

Tsitsikamma National Park is situated around 615kms, or 382 miles, from Cape Town. The main access route, which is the N2, is tarred as are all of the parks internal routes. The nearest airport is at George.

The park sits neatly in the midst of the famous 15 Day Best South African Safari, South Africa’s very own natural botanical garden, in the Eastern Cape Province.

The park is one of the best places to view some of the provinces indigenous plants and flowers, while it is also the perfect place to escape from the world and immerse yourself in the untouched nature of the forest, coastline and rivers which are simply brimming with life.

The Tsitsikamma includes around 80km of rock filled coastline which provides the most exquisite views of the ocean and the unique landscapes that have made the area so beloved by South Africans and tourists alike.

Travel further inland and one is confronted with gorgeous mountainous scenes and hidden valleys, each home to Fynbos and other local plant life. River-carved deep gorges dot the coastline, and create otherworldly natural attractions.