If you are an explorer looking to uncover the beauty of the tourist destinations in South Africa and Swaziland, this 10-Day South Africa & Swaziland Safari from Cityscapes to Wilderness has been made for you!
This exciting South African safari will take you through the most beautiful areas in South Africa starting from Johannesburg city to Sandton, Blyde river Canyon to Kruger National Park, Explore the historic Kingdom of Swaziland which is renowned for its culture and breathtaking landscapes alongside a couple other various excursions to the Capes.
Tourists will have a good time in the Cape Winelands that will present to them an opportunity to indulge in the wine production activities and also have sips of the tasty wine that is manufactured on the wine lands.
Other exploration excursions will be conducted in the Cape of Good Hope which is renowned for its stunning viewpoints and the picturesque beaches that are a home to thousands of penguins.
Explorations through Cape Town and city tours in the surroundings in the museums and aquariums will further provide unforgettable experiences and make the trip worth the efforts.
10-Day South Africa – Swaziland Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Johannesburg city to Sandton & Whole day city tour
- Day 2: Blyde river Canyon
- Day 3: Drive to Kruger National Park
- Day 4: Full day game drive in Kruger National Park
- Day 5: Explore the Kingdom of Swaziland. Culture, landscape and many others
- Day 6: Swaziland to Cape Town. Fly from Oliver Thambo International Airport
- Day 7: Cape Winelands
- Day 8: Explore the Cape of Good Hope
- Day 9: Tour the Cape Town city and surroundings
- Day 10: Cape wheel tour and departure
Detailed 10-Day South Africa – Swaziland Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg city to Sandton & Whole day city tour
A professional guide will pick up the guests from the hotel in Johannesburg with a comfortable 4X4 vehicle.
Embark on the journey to Sandton with the guests which will take you approximately 25 minutes.
Upon arrival in Sandton, you will conduct a city tour where you will visit some of the most exciting areas and monuments.
Launch a visit to Nelson Mandela square for the opportunity to learn about the deeds of the legend then to Sandton convention Centre which will keep you occupied the entire morning and later at high noon, you will transfer to the restaurant to get served a delicious lunch.
Savor the lunch as you stare at the captivating areas of Sandton and later after lunch, embark on a visit to DP World Wanderers stadium.
The visit to the stadium will unveil unusual opportunities for photography. Enjoy exploring the site until evening.
Transfer to the hotel at eventide where you will get served a delicious dinner and accommodated overnight.
Day 2: Blyde river Canyon
A mouth watering breakfast will be served to you at the hotel by the team of professional waiters and waitresses.
Enjoy the breakfast and after undertake the transfer to Blyde river Canyon.
The Canyon is a celebrated touristic area in the region and offers a variety of activities which you will get to indulge in.
Visit Maholoholo animal rehabilitation Centre which will present opportunities to view various wild animals and bird species.
At the rehabilitation centre, you will view a variety of abandoned and injured animals and others that are being taken care of in their cages encompassing lions, leopards and beautiful birds especially black vultures, marabou stocks, hadada ibis and Yellow billed oxpeckers.
Transfer to the restaurant at around midday to have lunch.
After lunch, you will undertake the horse riding activity that will keep you occupied the entire afternoon.
Undertake an evening boat cruise on Blyde river that will present opportunities to view more of the stunning areas along the river and the other various species of flora and fauna.
At twilight, embark on the drive back to the lodge for dinner and accommodation overnight.
Day 3: Drive to Kruger National Park
The day will be kick started with a delicious early meal at sunrise as served by the team of attentive staff at the lodge.
After enjoying the meal, you will check out of the lodge to embark on the drive to Kruger National Park that will take you approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Drive through the National Park and head to the lodge where you will relax as you enjoy the views of the picturesque Kruger National Park.
Delicious lunch will be served to you by the hospitable staff at around midday after which you will continue with the relaxation in your units as you enjoy the high end amenities of the lodge.
In the evening, you will conduct a Wolhuter wilderness trail through the captivating landscapes that will help you appreciate the feels of nature and spot various bird species as you enjoy the stunning views of the landscape.
Transfer back to the lodge at sunset to get served a scrumptious dinner and accommodated overnight.
Day 4: Full day game drive in Kruger National Park
At first light of the day, the guests will be served a scrumptious breakfast at the lodging facility after which, you will undertake a morning game drive through the captivating landscapes of Kruger National Park.
This morning game drive will help the visitors to spot a variety of animals that live within Kruger National Park especially the big 5 animals, zebras, giraffes, common elands, common warthogs and genets.
Enjoy the views of the animals the entire morning and at high noon, undertake the transfer back to the lodge to relax and have a delicious lunch.
Relish in the good moments at the lodge as you enjoy your lunch and after undertake the afternoon game drive.
This continuation game drive will further allow the visitors to spot more animals within the National Park and the rare plant species within, not forgetting the beautiful birds especially the African fish Eagles, black vultures, secretary birds, yellow billed oxpeckers, hadada ibis, African paradise flycatchers, marabou stocks and sunbirds.
Head back to the lodge at sundown to get served dinner and be accommodated for the night time.
Day 5: Explore the Kingdom of Swaziland. Culture, landscape and many others
The hospitality team at the lodge will serve to you a delicious breakfast at sunrise. Savor the breakfast as you enjoy the golden hour and after undertake the drive to the Kingdom of Swaziland.
In the Kingdom, you’ll have a cultural experience with the people in the Swazi cultural village which will be full of cultural dances, entertainment and storytelling.
Immerse yourselves fully in the folklore to ensure that you don’t miss a thing about the interesting Swazi people of the South.
Transfer to the lodge at around midday to have lunch.
Undertake an exploration excursion to the Shibebe rock, hike and enjoy the stunning views of the landscape and the surrounding.
This activity will keep you occupied the entire afternoon as you enjoy photography due to the beautiful scenery.
In the evening, you will head to Mantega nature reserve to have a view of the waterfalls and relax in the natural environment which is so therapeutic due to the quietness in the riverine areas, rumbling sounds as you approach the waterfalls and the cold breeze.
The place is also a habitat for a variety of birds that you will get to observe.
Head back to the lodge at sundown to get served dinner and have rest overnight.
Day 6: Swaziland to Cape Town. Fly from Oliver Thambo International Airport
A delicious morning meal will be served to the guests at sunrise after which you will undertake the transfer to Oliver Thambo International Airport in the vicinity of the Kingdom of Swaziland.
At the airport, you will catch the flights to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town, you will then undertake the drive to the hotel where you will check in and relax as you enjoy the views of the bustling Cape Town.
A delicious lunch will be served to you later at high noon by the team of smart waiters and waitresses.
Continue enjoying the views of Cape Town in the afternoon.
Additionally, in the evening, an optional city tour will be conducted in which you will have visits to the shopping malls around thee Town to purchase some of your valuable items and souvenirs to remind you of this exhilarating trip.
Transfer to the hotel at eventide for dinner, dine at the bar area and finally have rest overnight.
Day 7: Cape Winelands
Upon waking up at sunrise, our esteemed guests will be served a mouth watering breakfast by the hospitable team at the hotel.
Savor the breakfast as you stare at the sun rising over the bustling Cape Town which is an interesting moment.
Undertake the transfer to the wine lands which will take you approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes.
Upon arrival, you will engage in a wine safari drive – vino drive.
This will allow you to observe the various flora and fauna at the wine lands and some of the most prestigious wineries.
Enjoy the exploration along the wine lands and later at noon, transfer to the restaurant for lunch.
Blending your own wine experience will be the next on the agenda at the wine lands where you will get to immerse yourselves into the processes of manufacturing wine.
Have a taste of the wine that you have blended and enjoy the moment the entire afternoon.
Transfer back to the lodge in the evening for supper and an overnight stay.
Day 8: Explore the Cape of Good Hope
Breakfast will be served in the wee hours of the morning at the lodge after which you will embark on the travel to Cape of Good Hope.
This exciting journey will take you approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes and on arrival, you will visit the New Cape point lighthouse.
The lighthouse is a celebrated historical landmark which also presents unusual opportunities for sightseeing of the stunning areas near the Cape.
Fascinating facts about the lighthouse will be told by the tourist guides at the area after which you will transfer to the hotel around midday to have lunch.
After lunch, you will embark on the visit to Boulders beach which is a renowned sanctuary for thousands of Penguins.
Enjoy the views of the Penguins and the picturesque ocean while you relax at the beach the entire afternoon.
Transfer back to the hotel at sundown to get served a delicious dinner and accommodated overnight.
Day 9: Tour the Cape Town city and surroundings
An early meal will be served at the hotel after which you will undertake the visit to Zeitz Museum of contemporary art in Cape Town.
The museum houses a variety of artifacts that tell various stories about the history of South Africa dating from the times of apartheid and beyond.
Enjoy the views of these artifacts as the information is provided by the guides at the area, photography and videography with them.
Head to the restaurant at high noon to get served a delicious lunch.
After lunch, you will transfer to Two oceans aquarium on the other side of the town where you will have the observation of the marine life species which are rare in most water bodies on the African continent.
Observe the marine flora and fauna and also take some beautiful photographs since the area is a favorite spot for photography and videography.
This activity will keep you occupied the entire afternoon and later at sunset you’ll transfer to the hotel.
A flavor some dinner will be served to you and you will then enjoy the Cape Town nightlife and later have an overnight stay.
Day 10: Cape wheel tour and departure
Breakfast will be served to the guests upon waking up at first light at the hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll undertake the drive to the Cape wheel to have interesting roller coaster experiences.
Enjoy the wheel until the mid morning when you transfer to OR Tambo International Airport to catch a flight back home.
