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With perfect hikes, delicious meals, superb
safari adventures, and fantastic lodging, our
active adventure is the ultimate way to
experience South Africa. Exhilarating hikes
bring you through phantom fern forests
brimming with birdlife, and along the coast
of the turquoise Indian
Ocean (with a stop for
delicious oyster-tasting),
then across the dramatic
paths of the craggy
Drakensberg Mountains of
Zulu country. Experience
the thrill of Big Five
encounters in renowned
Greater Kruger National Park and Timbavati,
one of the most exclusive private reserves in
the world. Wildlife roams freely between
these gamelands, and you’ll head out on foot
and by open vehicle for incredible sightings
of lion resting in savannas, herds of buffalo
and elephant grazing through woodlands, and
you may even spot endangered rhino.
Days 1-3
Cape Town / Phantom Forest
Reserve / Tsitsikamma
From Cape Town, head
to our base at Phantom Forest, with its treehouse
suites overlooking a tranquil lagoon. You’ll
hike in Afromontane forests and along towering
bluffs, beaches, and bays of the Tsitsikamma
Coast, where dramatic formations of lava rock
jut out into the aquamarine sea.
Days 4-6
Drakensberg Mountains
In one
of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the
world, hike from our mountain lodge to dramatic
rock formations, stunning gorges, and ancient
rock art sites depicting elephant, lion, hunters
with bows and arrows, and more.
Days 7-10
Safari at Timbavati Private Game
Reserve
This wildlife haven grants us exceptional
game viewing by 4WD vehicle and on foot. Our
lodge is set near a waterhole attracting members
of the Big Five—an unforgettable safari experience.
Depart on Day 10.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
• Savor the historical and natural wonders of
Cape Town—with adventurous options!
• Game view in Thornybush while enjoying
the amenities of Shumbalala Game Lodge
Great Hikes & Game Parks of South Africa THE GARDEN ROUTE, DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS, AND GREATER KRUGERFOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR AFRICA TRIPS, VISIT
WWW.WILDERNESSTRAVEL.COM/TRIPS/AFRICA77
“The most varied,
well organized and
fascinating trip we
have taken. South
Africa is a beautiful,
spectacular country.”
Jean D., Tucson AZ
We paired some of the best hiking trails with a grand safari on this multifaceted adventure in South Africa. Round it out with our extension to romantic Cape Town or gorgeous Shumbalala.
BOB KRIST
OSCAR MAX
HIGHLIGHTS
• Small group—maximum 8!
• Hike South Africa’s most breathtaking
landscapes, from the mountains to the
coast
• Up-close game viewing, including the
Big Five in Greater Kruger National Park
• Superb accommodations include
Phantom Forest and Montusi Mountain
Lodge
DETAILS
• 10-day trip begins in Cape Town and ends
in Johannesburg
• 9 nights luxurious hotels and deluxe
lodges
• All meals included
DATES
Apr 22-May 1, 2017
Oct 14-23
Nov 21-30
TRIP COST
$4795 (6-8 members)
$5195 (4-5 members)
Single supplement: $350
Internal airfare: $1030 (subject to change)
Cape Town extension: from $1195
Shumbalala Game Lodge extension: from
$2095
TRIP LEVEL
1 2
+
3 4 5 6 7
Easy to moderate hiking, 4WD game viewing,
bush walks