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South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers

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Description

Travel through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland) on this 12-day family adventure filled with wildlife sightings, open savannahs and ever-changing landscapes. Get an introduction to South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto, before heading out into the wilderness. Search for roaring lions, leggy giraffes and African elephants in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, kayak around Kosi Bay, then head north into the vast expanses of the Hlane and Kruger National Parks. Visit the Black Mambas headquarters – the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit – and see the shifting colours of Blyde River Canyon. And, do it all with a local leader by your side who knows all the best places to look and keeps the whole family dialled into an unforgettable adventure.

Trip Name
South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
12
Capacity
16
Highlights
  • Explore Soweto by bike and learn about South Africa’s powerful history with your local leader, with visits to local sites and communities along the way.
  • Track all your favourites from The Lion King across Southern Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves, from Hluhluwe and Hlane to the legendary Kruger National Park.
  • Sleep under star-filled African skies, with unforgettable nights camping in the heart of the wilderness surrounded by the sounds of nature.
  • Paddle through the mangroves of Kosi Bay by kayak, learning about traditional Tsonga fish traps as you glide through the region’s rich coastal ecosystems.
  • Meet the inspiring Black Mambas – South Africa’s pioneering all-female anti-poaching unit – and hear first-hand how they help protect the region’s incredible wildlife.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and may be on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk., KRUGER PARK CAMPSITES: On occasion, especially during the peak months of May to September and December we are not able to secure campsites within the Kruger National Park. In this instance we will camp at a backpackers outside the park.

Day 1 - Johannesburg
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at noon. After, get right into the swing of things with a cycling tour of Soweto – a chance to see contemporary life in South Africa unfold around you. You’ll visit the formal migrant workers’ hostel and meet the families that live here today. Spin through the community of Meadowlands, which was created when apartheid forced displacement in the 1950s. Then, continue to the Hector Pieterson Memorial, the historical landmark of the 1976 student uprising, and the famous Vilakazi street, where Nelson Mandela used to live.
Day 2 - Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Wake up early to start your big travel day. It’s a nice time to get to know your fellow travellers a bit better, so maybe share some of your favourite road-trip games! From Johannesburg, you'll travel into the heart of KwaZulu Natal, where you’ll camp at a lodge just outside of Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. This large, protected area is home to some amazing wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes and wild dogs. The rest of the day is free for you to get settled into your surroundings.
Day 3 - Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Embark on an adventure through the oldest proclaimed natural reserve in South Africa. Spend the day roaming around the park in an open vehicle for the best views – keep your eyes peeled for elephants, black rhinoceros, Cape buffaloes, lions and leopards. You’ll have a good chance of spotting the white rhino – thanks to a series of successful conservation efforts, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi has the world’s largest population of these near-threatened creatures, whose numbers are finally again. on the rise. The park also boasts some 400 species of birds, including the African finfoot, bat hawk and white-backed night heron.
Day 4 - Kosi Bay
Wake up with the sounds of the local wildlife you saw yesterday and depart the park after breakfast. You’ll travel northeast to the coast to the beautiful Kosi Bay Nature Reserve. This spectacularly situated bay is surrounded on one side by picturesque jungle with wild fig and monkey orange trees with a grazing area for hippos. On the other side, a mangrove and coral reef teeming with aquatic life. Settle into your lodge and enjoy a night under the stars around the campfire.
Day 5 - Kosi Bay
This morning, you’ll get to venture out onto the beautiful bay by kayak – this is the only estuary in South Africa that’s home to five species of mangrove. Keep an eye out for the abundant birdlife as well, like fish eagles, palm-nut vultures, mangrove kingfishers, striated herons and flamingos. Learn why these waters are also famous for the traditional Tsonga fish kraal (fish traps). The Tsonga people have lived here for more than 100 years and are experts at building these wood and reed traps that catch fish moving in and out of the estuary with the tide. If you’d like, you can also snorkel over the coral reef in search of some colourful fish. The rest of the day is free to do as you like.
Day 6 - Hlane National Park
Drive north today to the small land-locked kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland), home to Hlane National Park. This vast expanse of bushveld and ancient hardwood trees are home to the largest wild herds in the kingdom. Settle into your spacious camp then maybe find a spot beneath the ample shade trees to relax – you might be greeted by the odd inquisitive impala, warthog or nyala! If you're feeling adventurous, book a guided mountain bike trail, bird walk or wildlife drive and explore the greater Hlane area. There’s no electricity at camp and the area transforms as night falls, glowing by candle and lantern light. If you'd like, head over to the semi-open-air restaurant and floodlit waterhole, where you might glimpse a rhino or elephant at dusk.
Day 7 - Hlane National Park
Explore Hlane National Park on a safari drive in search of wildebeest, zebras, impala and cheetahs, which were reintroduced to the area and now thrive here. This park – Eswatini's largest, at 30,000 hectares – used to be a private royal hunting ground, and, today, as a protected wildlife area, is a prime spot for wildlife viewing. The flat lowland area has some grasslands and shallow pans and the birdlife here is abundant and diverse – this spot also has the highest density of nesting white-backed vultures in all of Africa! After dinner, enjoy an evening of family-bonding and play some games around the campfire. Listen for roaring lions in the distance ad you stargaze under the clear African sky.
Day 8 - Kruger National Park
Cross back into South Africa and journey to Kruger National Park – one of Africa's best wildlife areas. When you arrive, you’ll head out on a safari as you make your way to your overnight campsite.
Day 9 - Kruger National Park
More drives, more animals – today you’ll further explore Kruger in an open-top safari vehicle. One of the largest game reserves in Southern Africa, Kruger National Park boasts more than 500 bird species, 100 reptile species and 150 mammal species, like the endangered African wild dog. Depending on the areas you visit, you might see some exotic birds along the way, like the tiny bronze mannikin and the more conspicuous ostrich. Keep an eye to the sky, where if you're lucky, a giant eagle owl or martial eagle might be soaring.
Day 10 - Blyde River Canyon
This morning, you’ll visit the Black Mambas headquarters for an inspiring and educational chat with the team. The Intrepid Foundation is proudly partnered with Helping Rhinos, which directly supports the work of the Black Mambas, who are the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Made up of a team of 42 young African women, the Mambas patrol 20,000 hectares of the Olifants West Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park. After the visit, continue to Blyde River Canyon – your home for the next two nights.
Day 11 - Blyde River Canyon
Today you’ll witness one of South Africa's most spectacular attractions, Blyde River Canyon – the third-largest canyon in the world, and probably the greenest. The sheer-sided walls of the canyon rise over 2000 m (6562 ft) and the vegetation varies wildly, from dry, rocky sections to rainforest, depending on the altitude. You’ll get out to explore the Three Rondavels and Bourke's Luck Potholes, where shadowy rock formations take on different colours in the changing light. Then, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. You may like to go on a hike, relax at the resort or take a dip in the swimming pool with the family.
Day 12 - Johannesburg
After breakfast this morning, make the journey back to Johannesburg. Your trip comes to an end when you arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in the afternoon. If you prefer, you may be dropped at the original joining point location. Please advise before you depart. If you would like to extend your stay in Johannesburg, just speak to your booking agent to organise additional accommodation.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
22-12-202602-01-2027AUD $ 3,730-
27-12-202607-01-2027AUD $ 3,730-
03-01-202714-01-2027AUD $ 3,910-
28-03-202708-04-2027AUD $ 3,895-
04-04-202715-04-2027AUD $ 3,895-
11-04-202722-04-2027AUD $ 3,895-
27-06-202708-07-2027AUD $ 3,895-
30-06-202711-07-2027AUD $ 3,895-
01-07-202712-07-2027AUD $ 3,895-
03-07-202714-07-2027AUD $ 3,895-
05-07-202716-07-2027AUD $ 3,895-
22-07-202702-08-2027AUD $ 4,060-
25-07-202705-08-2027AUD $ 3,895-
29-07-202709-08-2027AUD $ 3,895-
01-08-202712-08-2027AUD $ 3,895-
05-08-202716-08-2027AUD $ 3,895-
12-08-202723-08-2027AUD $ 3,895-
19-09-202730-09-2027AUD $ 4,050-
24-09-202705-10-2027AUD $ 4,050-
26-09-202707-10-2027AUD $ 4,050-
22-10-202702-11-2027AUD $ 3,895-
23-12-202703-01-2028AUD $ 3,895-
30-12-202710-01-2028AUD $ 3,895-
02-01-202813-01-2028AUD $ 4,090-
02-04-202813-04-2028AUD $ 4,090-
09-04-202820-04-2028AUD $ 4,090-
25-06-202806-07-2028AUD $ 4,090-
29-06-202810-07-2028AUD $ 4,090-
01-07-202812-07-2028AUD $ 4,090-
03-07-202814-07-2028AUD $ 4,090-
08-07-202819-07-2028AUD $ 4,090-
23-07-202803-08-2028AUD $ 4,090-
27-07-202807-08-2028AUD $ 4,090-
30-07-202810-08-2028AUD $ 4,090-
03-08-202814-08-2028AUD $ 4,090-
10-08-202821-08-2028AUD $ 4,090-
13-08-202824-08-2028AUD $ 4,090-
22-09-202803-10-2028AUD $ 4,250-
24-09-202805-10-2028AUD $ 4,250-
29-09-202810-10-2028AUD $ 4,250-
01-10-202812-10-2028AUD $ 4,090-
21-12-202801-01-2029AUD $ 4,090-
28-12-202808-01-2029AUD $ 4,090-

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night), Camping with basic facilities (6 nights), Resort (2 nights), Lodge (2 nights)

Transport

Overland truck, 4X4 Game drive vehicles

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