South Africa Tour
Fauna & Flora XL

from 2619

16 days – includes accommodation, activities & roadbook

A complete change of scenery through Kruger, private reserves, Kosi Bay and the Drakensberg

This South Africa tour is designed for travellers who dream of a self drive road trip, without giving up the intensity of the country’s finest nature moments. From Johannesburg, you head towards Mpumalanga, crossing cooler highlands and ever changing landscapes before diving into the bush of the Greater Kruger. Safaris in private reserves, open 4x4 game drives, outings at the best times of day and a Kruger self drive crossing create a complete, well paced and varied experience, where every track can turn into a highlight.

The Panorama Route then adds a spectacular dimension, with dramatic viewpoints, waterfalls and gorges, before a cultural interlude in Eswatini, perfect for a change of atmosphere and scenery.

After that, the itinerary shifts to another side of South Africa, more tropical and water rich: northern KwaZulu Natal, the Manguzi region and Kosi Bay, with calm lakes, raffia palm forests and that rare feeling of being at the edge of the world. In St Lucia, you discover the wetlands from the estuary on a cruise, before a fresh coastal pause. The finale unfolds at altitude in the Drakensberg, with powerful mountain landscapes, big open hikes and the adventure of Sani Pass.

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Highlights of this tour

Fauna and flora, nature as the common thread

This journey is not only about the Big Five, it also tells the story of ecosystems. Savanna and acacias, gorges and waterfalls along the Panorama Route, the rolling hills of Hluhluwe, the wetlands of St Lucia, and then the dramatic forms of the Drakensberg.

Varied safaris, from Greater Kruger to Hluhluwe

Between private reserves in a 4x4, Kruger at your own pace and a self drive in Hluhluwe, you multiply approaches and atmospheres. Golden morning light, wild tracks and green hills come together for a complete safari, with great chances to spot the Big Five.

Kosi Bay, an escape at the end of the world

Kosi Bay reveals a more secret Africa, shaped by still lakes, raffia palm forests and wild beaches on the Mozambique border. You glide by canoe over mirror like water, walk beneath palms and let time slow down, carried by birdsong.

Day-to-day program

Travel period & Prices

Travel periodCat. 1Cat. 2
10/01/2026 – 10/12/2026€ 2619€ 3689

*The listed price is an indicative price per person, based on two travellers sharing a room.
**Please request a personalised offer for an exact price according to your travel dates and preferences.

Accommodation

Category 1
  • Dulstroom - Stonecutters Lodge (1n) - HB

  • Hoedspruit - Rukiya Safari Camp (2n) - HBA

  • Graskop - Westlodge B&B (1n) - BB

  • Kruger Area - Unyati Safari Lodge (1n) - HB

  • Mbabane - Foresters Arms Hotel (1n) - HB

  • Manguzi - Kosi Forest Lodge (2n) - FBA

  • St Lucia - St Lucia Wetlands Guest House (2n) - BB

  • Ballito - Fairlight Beach House (1n) - BB

  • Drakensberg - Sani Valley Nature Lodges (2n) - HB

  • Bergville - The Cavern Resort & Spa (2n) - FBA

Category 2
  • Dulstroom - Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate (1n) - BB

  • Hoedspruit - Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp (2n) - FBA

  • Graskop - Westlodge B&B (1n) - BB

  • Kruger Area - Unyati Safari Lodge (1n) - HB

  • Mbabane - Ematjeni Retreat (1n) - BB

  • Manguzi - Thonga Beach Lodge (2n) - FBA

  • St Lucia - Rhino Coast Guesthouse (2n) - BB

  • Ballito - Petite Provence Boutique B&B (1n) - BB

  • Drakensberg - Moorcroft Manor Hotel (2n) - BB

  • Bergville - Montusi Mountain Lodge (2n) - HB

*Accommodation prices depend on supply and demand. Prices may vary from day to day. The price of an offer may therefore be higher or lower than the indicative prices mentioned for each travel period. The hotels mentioned are our first choice, but cannot be guaranteed. If the hotel mentioned is not available at the time of your stay, we will offer you an equivalent alternative.
**Cat 1: For the budget-conscious traveller: a well-cared-for stay without frills. Cat 2: For those who want that little bit extra: a better room, location or a unique experience.
***BB = bed & breakfast, HB = half board, HBA = half board & activities, FBA = full board & activities

What's included?
  • 15 nights in the mentioned lodges and hotels or similar

  • Meet & Greet

  • Meals mentioned in the program

  • Two activities per day (Game Drive & Bush Walks) in Hoedspruit

  • Two activities in Manguzi (canoeing and hiking)

  • Boat cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary

  • 4x4 excursion to Sani Pass

  • Morning hikes in Bergville

Not included
  • International flight and rental car

  • Travel and cancellation insurance

  • Optional excursions, gratuities, meals, beverages and personal expenses

Rental car

The estimated total price for a rental car of type C (or similar) via Sunny Cars (all-in, including insurance and unlimited mileage) is approximately €420.

This is a guide price based on the annual average and when booking at least 4 months before departure. The price may vary depending on availability, departure period, and when you book.

Travel Documents
  • All Belgian nationals travelling on a Belgian passport (children and babies included) must be in possession of an international e-passport (electronic) containing min. 2 blank pages and valid for 30 days after your departure from South Africa. This a minor travels as an unaccompanied minor, additional documents are required. Please verify the Home Affairs webpage of South Africa.. These measures also apply in case you transit through South Africa.

  • For Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Botswana, your passport must be valid for 6 months after return. In Zimbabwe and Swaziland a visa is required. In Zimbabwe it costs 30US$ - single entry - 15/08/2018 - subject to modification; in Swaziland it is free for Belgians. Please verify the opening hours of the border posts.

  • Travelers with a non-Belgian nationality and / or travelers travelling on a foreign passport are invited to spontaneously report this matter to the Connections travel consultant and shall contact their respective embassy (s) or Consulate (ate) to obtain the latest updates concerning all current travel requirements and documents.

Insurances

Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.

Health

No mandatory vaccinations. In Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Kwazulu-Natal, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), in Botswana & Swaziland anti- malaria tablets are recommended during certain periods of the year. To verify the latest updates on health requirements, please surf to https://www.itg.be.
Malaria has recently been reported in some areas in the Limpopo province. Travellers heading to the Vaalwater area (Kololo Game Reserve) during our "Limpopo" Selfdrive are advised to adhere to the following set of precautions: the use of a DEET-based repellent spray, the use of long trousers and long sleeves as soon as twilight sets in and anti-malaria tablets. Inquire with your doctor. The problem cases are restricted to the Vaalwater region.

Time zones

+1h (winter), no time difference (summer)

Payments methods

The most convenient way to pay in South Africa is by credit card. It is also mandatory for the rental car. At the Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) you can only pay in cash, in this case with the South African Rand or the American Dollar. In Namibia and Swaziland you can also pay with the South African Rand. You will be refunded the difference in local currency. In Botswana, American dollars and Euros are accepted. You will be refunded the difference in Pula (BWP, the local currency).

A tailor-made quote?

Wish a detailed tailor-made quote? We gladly assist you with your travel plans, thus prepare your ideal tailor-made trip and calculate a detailed price proposal in no time. No hidden costs and entirely to your liking.

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