Interested in a 14-day tour of South Africa that combines the Kruger savanna, the rhinos of Eswatini, and the spectacular landscapes of Cape Town all in one trip? This small-group tour, limited to 16 participants, takes you through all the diversity of South Africa, accompanied by French-speaking guides from the first day to the last.
Spanning 14 days and 11 nights, this South Africa tour combines 4×4 safaris, a cultural immersion in Soweto and a Zulu village, a trip to the Kingdom of Eswatini, and a grand finale in Cape Town featuring Table Mountain, the penguins at Boulders Beach, and the wine route. An “all-inclusive” package designed for those who want to experience South Africa without worrying about the logistics.
As always with Travel With la French, this itinerary can be extended or adjusted to suit your preferences.
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Johannesburg and the Road to Kruger National Park
The trip begins in Johannesburg, where you’ll explore the township of Soweto by tuk-tuk—a symbol of South Africa’s political struggles and the Black Power movement—before having lunch at a typical shebeen restaurant. The journey then continues to Hazyview, with a detour to Corn & Cob to learn about Ndebele culture and its houses with colorful geometric patterns.
Next stop: the Blyde River Canyon and its breathtaking views, followed by the former mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest—a designated historic site—before settling into a tented camp on the edge of Kruger National Park.
Safari in Kruger National Park and a Trip to the Kingdom of Eswatini
This South Africa tour dedicates an entire day to Kruger National Park, one of the continent’s most iconic reserves, for a 4×4 safari featuring a picnic in the great outdoors and a sunset cocktail by the lake. A Boma dinner under the stars rounds out this immersion in the South African bush.
Next, we head to the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), after crossing the border and passing through the Hlane Game Reserve. A safari by 4×4 and on foot, led by an English-speaking ranger, takes you in search of rhinos—a rare and intense experience, set against the backdrop of the savanna and dense bush.
Zululand: Cultural Villages and a Water Safari in iSimangaliso
The tour continues to the Zulu Nyala Private Reserve, with a stop at a local market where candles are still made by hand, followed by a visit to an authentic Zulu cultural village. The next day, head to Saint Lucia and iSimangaliso Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a water safari in search of hippos and crocodiles lurking in the park’s waters.
A final 4×4 safari in the Zulu Nyala Reserve brings this wild adventure to a close before heading to Durban and then flying to Cape Town for the second part of the trip.
Cape Town: Table Mountain, the Peninsula, and the Wine Route
Led by a new French-speaking guide, this 14-day South Africa tour feels like something straight out of a postcard. A panoramic tour of Cape Town to explore the Castle of Good Hope, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and the colorful Bo Kaap neighborhood, followed by a dinner at a local’s home with a Malay cooking class in Cape Town’s Malay Quarter.
The following days are spent visiting the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, taking the cable car up Table Mountain, and enjoying an aperitif of South African champagne on Signal Hill. A full day is then devoted to the Cape of Good Hope Peninsula, including a cruise to Hout Bay Seal Island and a visit to see the famous penguins at Boulders Beach. The tour ends on a high note on the wine route, aboard the picturesque Wine Tram, with wine tastings and panoramic views of the Cape’s wine valleys.
Practical Information About This South Africa Tour
This 14-day South Africa tour is available starting at €3,490 (including tax) per person, departing from Paris, in a double room, with a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 16 per vehicle. The price includes international flights, the domestic flight from Durban to Cape Town, French-speaking tour guides, transfers, accommodations in first-class hotels, and the meals and sightseeing tours listed in the itinerary.
The pace is brisk, with a recommended minimum age of 7 (4×4 safaris are subject to the ranger’s approval for children under 12). For travelers wishing to extend their adventure, two pre-tours are available: Victoria Falls starting at €1,530 gross per person, or Victoria Falls & Chobe starting at €2,250 gross per person.
Interested in taking this South Africa tour or tailoring it to your own pace and dates? At Travel With la French, we’ll take care of customizing every stage of your trip, from safaris and cultural experiences to South Africa’s vast open spaces.
