Safari Jam

*****Please note this trip is now postponed until further notice due to COVID-19. Please see our other trips for 2021*****

Day 1/2 - Cape Town without a doubt Africa's coolest city. Climbing Table mountain, watching the penguins on Boulders beach or partying the nigh away in the bars of Long Street or Green Point. This is a city that has more return value than any other I have visited. Walk the paradise that is Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, take a boat trip to Robben Island or a 10 km trail run around the Lion's head. The list goes on. Do as much as you can before we start heading East.

Day 3/4 - Stellenbosch - what better way to be properly introduced to this country  than a trip around the famous wine region only 50km from Cape Town. Staying at the legendary Stumble Inn for a night there is the option to do a day tour of the vineyards taking in more than a glass or two as well as getting fed and a trip around the area. (Wine tour approx £36/person)

Day 4/5 - Wilderness - Garden route national park. Loads to do here in one of South Africa's premier national parks. Staying in Fairy Knowe's backpacker hostel either camping in the woods or in a  dorm style room. You can choose to Kayak up the river further into the national park or walk down to the beach for more tanning and swimming. There is also an old railway line which makes a wonderful walk as well as a great jumping point into the river. The bridge crosses the sea and is not for the fainthearted - should you head across it.

Day 6/7 -Stormsriver mouth in  the Tsitsikama national park. This has to be one of the most stunning camp sites on the planet. Be careful upgrading here beforehand as the tent sites have the best spot! Right on the beach next to the rolling Indian Ocean. A true highlight. 30 mins up the road sits the world's highest commercial bridge Bungy jump - 709 ft. (£55approx) For those of us not mad enough for this there are some incredible treks in the area for all capabilities. As well as kayaking trips from the campsite itself.
Camping (Upgrades available £10/person) NP Fees £9/night

Day 8/9 -  Addo Addo Elephant national park  - The clue is in the name here and thee animals have to be some of the best to watch! You can take a night Safari here (£20) to see animals in their nocturnal mode ( and better your chances for seeing Lions) or just sit at the water hole with a glass of wine and let the animals come to you - from a distance of course!
Camping (Upgrades available from £15/person) NP Fees £15/night

Day 10/11 -  Mount Zebra national park - If you count the Giraffes and Zebras as well as the possible Rhino you by now may have seen then this would be our second real Safari! This park is very different again from scenery you have passed. Mountainous and desolate and a little off the tourist trail. Lions and Cheetah both inhabit this park. If you're up for it you can track the latter of these two cats on foot -with an experienced guide of course!  (Cheetah Tracking cost £25)
Camping  (upgrades available - £10-£15/person) (NP Fees - £8/night)

Day 12 - GariepDam holiday resort. This is really just a stop off but it's a pretty good one. A wonderful swimming pool in lush green surroundings near the largest dam in South Africa. If you befriend the waiter he may even drive you up there. Or you can rent bikes and cycle the tracks around the area.
Camping (upgrades available - from £10/person)

Day 13/14 - Clarens: an arty and beautifully whimsical little town in the Golden Gate National Park - how many parks is that now?! Staying in 19th century Ox wagons, basic but beautiful! Or a hostel in town. There are opportunities for adventure activities from here or just chill out and take some downtime  in this beautiful town. You'll need some energy for what's coming.

Day 15/16 - The High Drakensburg mountains in the Kwazulu-Natal national park has some of the best hiking in the world as well as the most incredible scenery which you can view from anywhere - if hiking up a mountain that includes the infamous 30 meter chain ladder up a sheer rock face isn't for you! But those who dare are in for a treat.
We camp inside Spionkop game reserve which is an unfenced reserve. But don't worry only Giraffes...and Rhinos in here!
Camping in the national park. (Fees - £3)

Day 17,18, 19, 20 - Swaziland, or Eswatini as it is now known. A completely land locked country and a true gem off the beaten track. This is where we have our last adventure. White water rafting down the Great Usutu river in the centre of the country! Prepared to get wet! Swaziland is an adventure paradise so don't stop there. Caving, horse riding, canyoning an quad biking all oon offer here to give you a final adrenaline boost before visiting the cultural villages of the area to wind down before waving goodbye to this promised land.

Day 21- Flying out of  Johannesburg.