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South Africa & Eswatini

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South Africa and Eswatini together form one of southern Africa's most diverse and rewarding travel combinations. South Africa spans dramatic landscapes from the Cape Winelands and Garden Route coastline to the Drakensberg Mountains and the vast Kruger National Park — one of Africa's premier safari destinations. Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), one of the continent's smallest kingdoms, is known for its rich Swazi culture, Hlane Royal National Park, and vibrant traditional festivals like Incwala and Umhlanga. Travellers are drawn to the region for Big Five wildlife encounters, world-class hiking, surf beaches, township culture, and the chance to experience two very different but complementary African nations in a single trip.

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South Africa & Eswatini · 15 days

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South Africa: Walking & Wildlife — Self-Launched

Explore the wild heart of southern Africa independently — from the dramatic cliffs of the Panorama Route and multiple days on safari in Kruger National Park, to mountain hikes in the Drakensberg, a cross-border adventure in Eswatini, and a beach day on the Indian Ocean coast. This self-launched version follows the same incredible route as the Exodus guided tour, replacing group transport with a hired car or shared shuttles, guided lodge packages with budget lodges and SANParks camps, and pre-packaged activities with direct and GetYourGuide bookings. Estimated costs are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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