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Vakasha Africa Tour Packages
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Wilderness and Wildlife Package
Price range: $2,599.00 through $3,099.00
(10 Nights | 11 Days)
This package cherry-picks some of the very best nature experiences that the country has to offer, incorporating game reserves and grasslands, mountains and wetlands, beaches and estuaries. Our travelers don’t have to pick and choose, they get to experience it all. Enjoy the thrill of coming face to face with a herd of African elephants from the comfort of an open safari vehicle, take a dip in a crystal clear mountain stream and enjoy a refreshing river-cruise sundowner in the lazy company of the hippos and crocodiles floating by. Camps are chosen for their safety, comfort and pristine natural surroundings. The local guides will share their incredible knowledge of the flora and fauna along the way and are guaranteed to have you falling in love with the nature-lover’s paradise, that is South Africa!
Location, Location, Location
Kruger National Park
South Africa’s oldest and largest national park, the vastness of this stunning wilderness and the incredible abundance of wildlife that it sustains is a soulful experience that no visitor will ever forget. The big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) are exciting prizes for any photographer, as are the many other fascinating birds, mammals, reptiles and insects that inhabit this rich ecosystem. We’ll stay at two camps in the park and experience the thrill of safari, from
open-vehicle drives to a guided bushwalk on foot.
Wakkerstroom Wetlands
Despite its remoteness, this bucolic location holds great ecological significance for the fact that it incorporates three of South Africa’s most vulnerable habitats (natural wetland, high altitude grassland and indigenous forest) in one small area. This translates into a high concentration of rare birds, making Wakkerstroom a “must visit” destination for birders from across the globe. Look out for South Africa’s national bird, the blue crane amongst the menagerie of birdlife and beautiful landscapes. We will enjoy a guided walk among the wetlands, led by a local guide and world class birder.
Drakensberg
The name Drakensberg comes from the Afrikaaners who called these mountains the “Dragon’s Mountains”. The Zulu had yet another name for them, uKhahlamba or “Barrier of Spears”. Both descriptions allude to the drama of the towering basalt towers that give way to beautiful rolling valleys. The jewel in the crown of these rock formations is the Amphitheater at Royal Natal National Park – named in commemoration of the Royal Family’s state visit to the area in 1947. Thendele camp at the foot of this formation is surely one of the most picturesque mountain camps in the world and in addition to being our base, it also serves as the starting point for the bucket list guided hike to the world’s second highest waterfall, the Tugela Falls.
Gwahumbe Private Game Reserve
Gwahumbe private game reserve is a living testament to the will of an individual with a passion for conservation and an ability to dream big. Once defined by the cultivated sugarcane that covered this area, this exquisite 700ha tract of land has been allowed to revert back to its natural state, with many of the animals that would once have roamed freely here, having been reintroduced. The organic architecture of the Gwahumbe lodges extend this philosophy of harmonious living with nature and offer visitors a true indulgence for all of the senses. In addition to enjoying the creature comforts that Gwahumbe prides itself on offering its guests, we will be treated to a safari drive and a catered braai (traditional South African barbecue).
St Lucia / iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Nelson Mandela summed up the magic that is iSimangaliso when he described it as “ … the only place on the globe where the world’s oldest land mammal (the rhino) and the world’s biggest terrestrial mammal (the elephant) share an ecosystem with the world’s oldest fish (the coelacanth) and the world’s biggest marine mammal (the whale).” The park was the first area in South Africa to be proclaimed a world heritage site for its rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems and phenomenal natural beauty. We’ll be exploring this magnificent area by boat, on foot and by 4×4 vehicle.
11 Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
Travel day
Day 2 – Kruger National Park
Morning and afternoon open vehicle safari drives
Day 3 – Kruger National Park
Intrapark travel, afternoon open vehicle safari drive
Day 4 – Kruger National Park
Morning guided bush walk, afternoon open vehicle safari drive
Day 5 – Wakkerstroom Wetlands
Visit to spectacular Lowveld National Botanical gardens
Day 6 – Royal Natal National Park, Drakensberg
Guided wetlands bird walk
Day 7 – Royal Natal National Park, Drakensberg
Thukela Gorge guided hike
Day 8 – Gwahumbe Game Reserve
Afternoon open vehicle safari drive
Day 9 – St. Lucia
Turtle or whale tour *depending on season
Day 10 – St. Lucia
iSimangaliso safari drive; hippo and crocodile tour
Day 11 – Transfer to Airport
King Shaka International Airport, Durban, by 12 midday
Description
The perfect way to experience some of the very best nature that South Africa has to offer.
* Single supplement fees applied for non-sharing solo travelers.
** Suitable for anyone 13 and over (13-17 year old’s must be accompanied by an adult).
Additional information
| Date | August 5 -15, 2025, November 3 – 13, 2025, November 17 – 27, 2025, November 02 – 12, 2026 |
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