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| Duration: | 11 Day(s) - 10 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Adventure Tours |
RSA, Eswatini, and Lesotho Tour – 10 Nights / 11 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg and Pretoria City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Depending on the arrival time.
Pick up from Johannesburg Airport and transfer directly to Pretoria. We will enjoy a Pretoria City Tour, where you will learn about the history of South Africa’s administrative capital.
Highlights include:
Visit the Voortrekker Monument, a tribute to the Great Trek.
See the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government.
Stroll through the beautiful jacaranda-lined streets of this pleasant city.
Overnight: Lodge / Hotel – 4 Star
Day 2: Transfer to Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included
Depart from the lodge and travel to Kruger National Park.
Guests may choose from various activities offered in the park. These activities are optional and at their own cost. Lunch at the park is also at your own expense.
Overnight: Safari Lodge – 4.5 Star
Day 3: Kruger National Park Wildlife Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
After breakfast, depart for a Wildlife Walking Tour in Kruger National Park. The park authorities will recommend the best options for the day, which may include a 4x4 safari drive or a walking safari.
After lunch, continue exploring the park to view wild animals, guided by the park’s professional rangers.
Overnight: Safari Lodge – 4.5 Star
Day 4: Transfer from Kruger National Park to Eswatini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Depart from Kruger National Park and travel to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).
Enjoy lunch en route before continuing the journey to the lodge. Arrival at the lodge will be in the early afternoon.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
Day 5: Eswatini Cultural and City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Swaziland Full-Day Tour
After a healthy breakfast, depart for Mantenga Cultural Village, located 55 km from Manzini. The journey takes approximately one hour, as part of the road is gravel.
Upon arrival, stretch your legs before sitting down in the granny’s hut, where a local guide will explain Swazi culture and traditions. This interactive session provides a deeper understanding of the Swazi people, and guests are welcome to ask questions.
Visitors are encouraged to keep an open mind when learning about different cultures.
Afterward, visit the beautiful Mantenga Waterfalls, which offer excellent opportunities for photographs.
Next, visit the Royal Palace Residence at Eludzidzini (Lobamba), where there may be a chance to meet the Queen Mother (Indlovukati) of Eswatini. We will also drive through the King Sobhuza Memorial Park.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After lunch, travel through the Ezulwini Valley. On the way to the museum, stop at a well-known local craft market, where guests can browse a wide variety of handmade artifacts created by local artists.
Later, enjoy a 2-hour Mbabane City Tour, where guests can shop for souvenirs and local crafts.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
Day 6: Travel to St Lucia and Estuary Boat Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
After breakfast, transfer to the border and travel to St Lucia, where lunch will be served.
St Lucia became South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
The town lies at the southern entrance of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in the Elephant Coast region of KwaZulu-Natal.
St Lucia is home to a wide range of ecosystems, including:
Swamps
Lake systems
Coral reefs
Beaches
Wetlands
Woodlands
Coastal forests
The town is surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, where you may see hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species. Parts of this region have been protected as a game reserve since 1895.
Overnight: Hotel in Durban – 4 Star
Day 7: Sani Pass Adventure and Entry into Lesotho
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Included (Lunch Excluded)
After breakfast, depart for Underberg.
Travel through the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, with regular stops along the scenic Sani Valley, following the Mkomazana River to the South African Border Post.
Continue up the famous Sani Pass, built by David Alexander between 1948 and 1954, while enjoying views of Hodgson’s Peaks and Giants Cup.
The journey climbs to an altitude of 2,874 meters, zigzagging beneath towering cliffs, waterfalls, and unique alpine flora and birdlife.
After completing border formalities at the Lesotho Border, visit a Basotho village to learn about local traditions. Guests will be invited into a Basotho hut to taste homemade bread and traditional beer, while interacting with the Basotho people.
Later, arrive at the “Highest Pub in Africa” (2,874 m) for lunch (not included in the tour price). The restaurant serves both international and South African cuisine from an à la carte menu.
Guests are advised to bring:
Warm jackets
Comfortable walking shoes
Cameras
Mineral water
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 2 Star
Day 8: Thabana Ntlenyana Hiking Expedition
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
After breakfast, meet the hiking guide.
Collect your packed lunch and mineral water, complete registration, and begin the journey to Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest mountain in Africa south of Mount Kilimanjaro at 3,482 meters.
We will first drive to Skirrig Village, where the vehicle will be parked.
Total hiking distance: 26 km
Estimated duration: 7–8 hours
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 2 Star
Day 9: Travel to Maseru and City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
After a healthy breakfast, depart for Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho.
Lunch will be served at Lancers Inn in Maseru. After lunch, enjoy a short afternoon Maseru City Tour.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
Day 10: Thaba Bosiu, Roma, and Maletsunyane Falls Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
After breakfast, depart for Thaba Bosiu, the historic burial site of King Moshoeshoe I.
Thaba Bosiu is a sandstone plateau covering approximately 2 km² and standing 1,804 meters above sea level. It lies 24 km east of Maseru in the Maseru District.
In the early 19th century, Chief Moshoeshoe I established this plateau as a fortified refuge for the Basotho people during conflicts with the Ndebele.
The name Thaba Bosiu means “Mountain of the Night” in Sesotho. Local legend says the mountain grew taller at night and shrank during the day, confusing enemies who attempted to attack.
Thaba Bosiu served as Moshoeshoe’s headquarters during the Basotho Wars and was never conquered by enemy forces.
After visiting the historic site, travel via Roma, an important religious center and home to the National University of Lesotho, founded in 1964.
Continue along a scenic route to Semonkong, meaning “Place of Smoke.”
From Semonkong Lodge, collect packed lunches before visiting Maletsunyane Falls, a spectacular 204-meter single-drop waterfall, the third longest single-drop waterfall in Southern Africa.
In the afternoon, guests may also view the Bald Ibis, the national bird of Lesotho, from the lodge veranda.
Guests may choose either:
A horse ride, or
A guided walk
to view Maletsunyane Falls up close. The round trip takes approximately 3 hours, offering opportunities to interact with local communities.
Return to Botleng Guest Lodge in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Guest Lodge – 4 Star
(If the flight departs early in the afternoon the next day, guests may instead overnight at Semonkong Lodge.)
Day 11: Departure from Maseru
Meals: Breakfast Included
After breakfast, transfer to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (Maseru) for your departure flight.
TOUR ENDS
Valid passports are essential.
If the number of clients increases or decreases, the tour cost will be adjusted accordingly.
Included:
Tour Leader (TL) – Free of Charge
2 × Bottled Water per Day (500 ml)
10 Nights Accommodation
All Meals (3 per day – budget allocation)
Driver Guide
All Transport
2 Airport Transfers
Excluded:
Personal Insurance / Personal Expenses
All Soft and Alcoholic Drinks
Entry Fees
