Cultural Insights

A fascinating exploration of the customs and traditions of two indigenous cultures. With your own driver/guide you can find out about the Shangaan and Ndebele tribes as you visit their communities and meet the villagers. This short but exciting journey also includes gameviewing in the Kruger, and an insight into Soweto.

Trip information

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Included

5 days private driver/guide with Toyota Condor car (aircon), drinks in vehicle, Kruger entrance fees

Not included

This is an easy trip, suitable for all.

Is it for you?

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Best time

From October to March is mostly hot and rainy. From April to September it is warm and dry.

Getting there

There are direct flights from Europe to Johannesburg (about 10 ½ hours direct) and sometimes Cape Town (about 11 hours direct). Return flights from the UK cost from about £500 plus taxes.

Weather and highlights

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Itinerary

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Duration: 4 or 6 days

Day 1:
Your private driver/guide collects you in Johannesburg. Head north of Pretoria to a 220,000yr old meteor crater (1.4km wide) in a nature reserve. Gentle morning walk round the rim (with picnic). Visit the nearby Ndebele village of Mapoch. This is a living rural village not a show village - not picture perfect, but real, and with local people who are delighted to tell you about their lifestyle. You end the day at the fascinating mission village of Sizanani. Stay in longdavels. (L)
Day 2:
After breakfast, you travel east via Long Tom Pass, to Shangana. Here you will have lunch and find out about the Shangaan culture. Overnight in a lodge near Hazyview. (FB)
Days 3-4:
After breakfast today you head into the Kruger NP. Gameviewing. Overnight in restcamp (room only).
Day 5:
Transfer to the airport and fly back to Joburg. A Sowetan guide will collect you and take you on a fascinating afternoon tour of Soweto. Overnight at the welcoming home of Mama Lolo in Soweto. (FB)
Day 6:
Transfer back to Jo'burg. (B)

Pricing guidelines for South Africa

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). South Africa combines well with Botswana, Mauritius and Mozambique.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week in the Western Cape (eg Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route, Cedarberg etc) using good guest houses & hotels, and with a hire car.Between £500 and £1000+
1 week safari based at private lodges or tented camps (for example in Kruger, Madikwe, Hluhluwe ...)Between £1000 and £3000+
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+
2 week Kruger and Cape holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+

South Africa