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Walk in the footsteps of African icons

Duration
9 days
Price from
£2,780 pp.
Location
South Africa, Africa
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Trip Highlights

  • Nelson Mandela heritage sites
  • Robben Island visit
  • Scenic Cape Town exploration

What's Included

  • Guided tours
  • Domestic transfers
  • 8 nights accommodation

Our specialist says:

Experience the majesty of the African wilderness on foot

If you're looking for a walk on the wild side then look no further. This is a safari experience that will take you in to the African bushveld where even 4x4 vehicles struggle. For three nights and four days you'll explore the wilderness under the guidance and watchful eyes of highly trained field guides as you track wildlife, including the famed Big Five.

Accommodation in the wilderness will be basic yet comfortable, but after all, this trip isn't about butler service and being waited on hand and foot. It's about experiencing Africa and it's wildlife in it's natural form and the adventures it takes you on. You'll come home with a new appreciation of the natural world and stories to amaze your friends and family with.

Then after your walking adventure is over, you'll fly to cosmopolitan Cape Town for three nights exploring South Africa's 'mother city' - the perfect culmination to a safari adventure with a difference.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in South Africa and on to the Kruger National Park

Your flight from the UK will arrive early morning, giving you ample time to catch your short connecting flight to Hoedspruit, located just outside of the world famous Kruger National Park.

Upon landing you'll be met at the airport and whisked to the lovely, relaxed Africa on Foot Safari Lodge, where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening safari game drive before prepping for the adventure which awaits you over the coming days.

Day 2 Into the wild

This is the day the adventure begins proper. After breakfast, you'll be taken to the pre-arranged meeting point where you'll embark in to the African wilderness for three nights, walking where 4x4 vehicles can't often reach. Led by highly experienced guides who will track iconic African wildlife - you'll soon discover a new found appreciation for nature and wildlife. This will be your first night in your Africa on Foot tented wilderness accommodation, as darkness begins to fall, you may be fortunate enough to hear the unmistakable roar of lions bellowing their dominance in the African bush.

Day 3 & 4 A walk on the wild side

Nights on a wilderness trail are very special

Day 5 Back to the lodge

Day 6 Flight to Cape Town

Days 7 & 8 Cosmopolitan Cape Town

Day 9 The journey home

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Duration

9 days

Location

South Africa, Africa

Price from

£2,780 pp.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights

Price Excludes

  • International flights

Trip cost includes local flights within South Africa.

Accommodation is as follows:

  • 5 nights at Africa on Foot Safari.
  • 3 nights at Abbey Manor Guesthouse.
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January

January is the perfect time to visit the Cape, whether you want to lounge on a beach or soak up culture in the Winelands on a Garden Route trip.

It's wet season for safari, with sunny periods interspersed with heavy tropical rainstorms. It is the end of the birthing season in the Kruger bringing high numbers of impala, wildebeest and more causing hunting frenzies among the predators.

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February

The hottest month of the year in Cape Town, February is the ideal month to enjoy a glass of wine and culinary delights in the Winelands or to visit the sandy beaches and witness beautiful views along the Garden Route with few other tourists.

Avoid safari, weather is humid with considerable rainfall.

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March

March is still hot and dry across South Africa with Cape Town receiving less rainfall than the rest of the country. It is a fantastic time for wildlife photographers visiting the Kruger National Park region, with clear skies, low humidity, less dust and vegetation at its most lush it makes for vivid photographs.

Both the Winelands and Garden Route are fantastic at this time of year.

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April

April is a quieter month in comparison to March, the weather is warm and dry throughout the country making it a prime time to combine different regions. The lower temperatures mean it is a perfect time to hike up Table Mountain, explore culture at Robben Island or visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

In the Kruger it is rutting season, with males at their most impressive, meaning visitors can see some spectacular fighting.

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May

Peak summer crowds have died down, making it a good time to visit if you're not looking for hot weather. Days are warm and dry, with chilly evenings.

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June

In June the wet season arrives, with almost all days experiencing some rain. The Kruger region enjoys exceptional game viewing, thinning vegetation means wildlife stays close to sources of water, meaning it is easier to track game.

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July

July is prime whale watching season along the coast of the Western Cape, with the best sightings from Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay when they come closer to shore to give birth. During this time the Cape is at the peak of the wet season with cool and drizzly weather.

The Kruger National Park enjoys exceptional game viewing with comfortable temperatures and drying rainfall.

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August

August is the time when beautiful wildflowers start to bloom across the Western and Northern Cape, particularly in the Namaqua region. It is also the start of the dry season, with colder temperatures passing and daytime temperatures rising significantly.

Both whale watching and game viewing is good in August.

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September

September is great for wildlife viewing, with game giving birth in the bush and whales frequently spotted along the coast. It is a good month to combine regions and see the best of South Africa.

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October

October is one of the best months to combine regions, with temperatures heating up across the country it is a temperate time to travel.

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November

November brings the rains to the Kruger and Kwazulu Natal, its not all bad because the afternoon thunderstorms can be phenomenal.

The Cape sees the last of the whale watching season.

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December

December is a busy month for travel in South Africa. Summer is in full swing in Cape Town, if you don't mind crowds then there is no better time to explore. Meanwhile in the Kruger, there is an abundance of young animals with glory and flame lilies in full bloom making for spectacular photography opportunities.

  • Top Tip - the festive season in South Africa fills up quickly, so trips and excursions need to be booked in advance.
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