We Love —
- Experiencing the spectacular landscapes of South Africa on this amazing 7-night self-drive tour.
- Admiring the magnificent landscapes of the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world.
- Visiting the Kruger National Park with your own included rental car.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary in Brief —
You are about to embark on an extraordinary 7-night self-drive tour of South Africa's breathtaking landscape: vast plains surrounding the continent's high mountain ranges, wild savannahs teeming with wildlife and spectacular canyons that are as deep as the eye can see!
This fantastic tour will leave you wanting to come back, again and again, to explore this beautiful country and discover all of its natural beauty and biomes, ranging from savannahs to coastlines!
Our offer:
7-Night Tour
Day 1: United Kingdom - Johannesburg
Day 2: Johannesburg - White River
Day 3: White River - Kruger
Day 4 & 5: Kruger National Park
Day 6: Kruger National Park & Blyde River Canyon
Day 7: Blyde River Canyon - Johannesburg
Day 8: Johannesburg - United Kingdom
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Day 1-4
Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg
Touch down in Johannesburg and head to hotel for free time for the rest of the day.
Day 2: Johannesburg - White River
Arrival at Johannesburg airport to pick-up your car rental. Be welcomed by our English-speaking representative and enjoy assistance in collecting your rental car.
Drive to the Mpumalanga region. Enjoy your own lunch and dinner and in settle in for 1 night at a hotel at the White River with breakfast included.
Day 3: White River - Kruger
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out to explore Kruger National Park which is home to more than 147 mammal species, including of course the famous Big 5. Follow the routes and you will have every chance of coming across elephants, giraffes, buffaloes or lions.
Why not opt to try out one of the optional excursions such as an Interaction with Elephants.
Day 4: Kruger National Park
Wake up and enjoy your own breakfast before heading back to Kruger National Park to explore more of this colossal yet beautiful National Park - home to some of the largest arrays of wildlife in South Africa.
Why not opt to try out one of the optional excursions such as a Safari Game drive in your own vehicle or in a 4x4 vehicle in Kruger Park.
Please note: Entrance fees to Kruger National Park are not included.
Day 5-8
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Wake up and enjoy your own breakfast before heading back to Kruger National Park to explore more of this colossal yet beautiful National Park - home to some of the largest arrays of wildlife in South Africa.
Why not opt to try out one of the optional excursions such as a Safari Game drive in your own vehicle or in a 4x4 vehicle in Kruger Park.
Please note: Entrance fees to Kruger National Park are not included.
Day 6: Blyde River Canyon
Wake up and enjoy your own breakfast before heading towards the Blyde River Canyon. You can spend the whole day exploring this canyon!
Enjoy lunch and dinner as you wish.
Day 7: Blyde River Canyon - Johanessburg
Wake up and enjoy your own breakfast before heading back to OR Tambo Airport to drop off your car rental and then going to the hotel in Johanessburg for the evening.
Please note: The car rental must be returned on or before the same time that you picked it up on day 2 of the tour. Otherwise, you will have to pay for an extra day of car rental.
Day 8: Departure from Johanessburg Airport
Flight back to the United Kingdom on day 8 from Johanessburg Airport.
Your Hotels —
Just for you:
- Included excursions according to the itinerary
- English-speaking meet and greet on arrival in Johannesburg
- Included shuttle from the hotel to Johannesburg Airport to pick up your rental vehicle
- Included car rental from day 2 to day 7 of the tour
- Included assistance at the airport to pick up your rental vehicle
- Include 15% tax
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Stay in a Standard Room or similar at our selected Standard Hotels throughout your tour depending on the daily itinerary.
Your hotels during your trip:
Johannesburg: 1 Night at the Garden Court OR Tambo or similar - Standard Room - Breakfast
White River: 1 Night at the Stille Woning Guest House or similar – Standard Room – Breakfast
Kruger Park: 3 Nights at Skukuza Camp or similar – Standard Room – Room Only
Sabie: 1 Night at Mount Sheba Rainforest Hotel or similar – Standard Room – Breakfast
Johannesburg: 1 Night at the Garden Court OR Tambo or similar - Standard Room - Breakfast
Due to the current health situation, certain infrastructures for cultural, leisure and wellness activities and outdoor swimming pools may be closed or access may be restricted. We recommend contacting the hotel or tourism office two days before your arrival.
Your Dining Choices
This tour's board type is according to the daily specific programme. Each day has a combination of Bed & Breakfast or Room Only dining options depending on the daily itinerary.
Your Optional Excursions —
Interaction with Elephants
Experience the fascination of getting up close and personal with these magnificent creatures and discover their intelligence, their compassionate nature and their curiosity when it comes to interacting with their human counterparts.
This activity offers you the opportunity to pet the elephants, greet them and offer them treats. Experienced caretakers will share their passion for the Elephant's fascinating behavior.
Sunrise Safari
Make the most of your trip by opting for a Sunrise Safari in Kruger National Park.
Sunset Safari
Make the most of your trip by opting for a Sunset Safari in Kruger National Park.
Night Safari
Make the most of your trip by opting for a Night Safari in Kruger National Park.
Your journey to South Africa —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destination —
South Africa
Bordered by two oceans, South Africa is a mosaic of extraordinarily beautiful landscapes: national parks and nature reserves, major cities, mountains and canyons, beaches, turquoise waters and small villages.
South Africa is an absolutely unique country, benefiting from its location at the southern end of the world's most fascinating continent, in a region that offers more scenery than the world's photographers could possibly capture.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg, or Jo’burg as it is more commonly known, is South Africa’s largest city, situated on an interior plateau known as the Highveld. Johannesburg is one of South Africa’s key gateway cities and offers an array of exciting sightseeing options.
There's something for everyone - museums that examine the country's apartheid past, the city's exciting new Constitutional Court, a look at the city's gold mining beginnings, traditional African medicine and plenty of animals and outdoor fun.
