Experience a fantastic mix of beach scenery and bush activities, on this incredible self-drive tour through the Elephant Coast; one of the most diverse regions in South Africa. You'll stay in a variety of boutique, intimate and luxurious accommodations, many of which include all meals. With days spent in Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, St Lucia, and Manyoni Private Game Reserve, you'll enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of safari, relaxing by the beach, boat cruises, snorkelling and interaction with elephants.
Day 1 - Johannesburg
- Transfer from Johannesburg airport to guest house
- At leisure in Johannesburg after your flight
Day 2 - Mkuze
- Transfer from guest house to Johannesburg Airport
- Flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay
- Self-drive from Richards Bay to Mkuze
- Afternoon scenic drive in the Lebombo Mountains
Day 3 - Pongola Nature Reserve, Mkuze, Mkhuze Game Reserve
- Boat cruise on Lake Jozini
- Back, neck and shoulder massage at the Ghost Mountain Spa
- Afternoon safari in Mkhuze Game Reserve
Day 4 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve
- Self-drive from Mkuze to Manguzi, Kosi Bay
- Transfer from Manguzi, Kosi Bay to Kosi Forest Lodge
- Guided Raffia Palm Forest Walk
Day 5 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve
- At leisure in Kosi Forest Lodge
Day 6 - Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park
- Canoeing on the Kosi Lake System
- Transfer from Kosi Forest Lodge to Manguzi, Kosi Bay
- Self-drive from Manguzi, Kosi Bay to Tembe Elephant Park
- Afternoon guided safari in Tembe Elephant Park
Day 7 - Tembe Elephant Park
- At leisure in Tembe Elephant Park
Day 8 - Tembe Elephant Park, St. Lucia
- Morning safari in Tembe Elephant Park
- Self-drive from Tembe Elephant Park to St. Lucia
- At leisure in St. Lucia
Day 9 - St. Lucia
- Morning walk to St. Lucia estuary/beach
- Morning at leisure in St. Lucia
- Boat cruise on the St. Lucia estuary
Day 10 - iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St. Lucia
- Full day safari on the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Day 11 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from St. Lucia to Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Elephant Interaction at Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 12 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 13 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- At leisure in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
Day 14 - Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Morning safari in Manyoni Private Game Reserve
- Self-drive from Manyoni Private Game Reserve to Richards Bay Airport
- Flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg
Weather tendencies in South Africa vary considerably by region. Visitors to Cape Town will wish to avoid May to July, the wet winter months, and target August to October, when the spectacular flowers of Namaqualand bloom. Beach lovers can visit Durban or the KwaZulu-Natal region year-round (quieter in winter), but game watchers may prefer a winter visit when minimal rainfall draws animals to watering holes, making for excellent viewing.
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