5-Day OR Tambo, Eswatini, St. Lucia, Sani Pass & Lesotho

Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This tour of South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho is ideal for travellers interested in a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see parts Southern Africa. It offers a full glimpse of many attractions covering aspects of African heritage, culture, history and geography. The visit to Eswatini allows travellers to learn about Swazi culture and customs that are intertwined in the country's so-called monarchical democracy. St. Lucia Wetland World Heritage Park is a must visit for sighting hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Sani Pass and Lesotho are also a must-visit when one is in southern Africa.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Lunches and Dinners
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Customs and Immigration fees

What to expect

Day 1: Meet and greet then Tour of Eswatini
  1. Eswatini (Swaziland)
    6h
    Your driver will be meet you at a designated spot at the OR Tambo International airport. Your will discuss your itinerary before joining the N4 Highway towards the Oshoek Bordergate into Eswatini
  2. 30m
    The first stop after border formalities will be Ngwenya Glass. This factory started as a community skills training project where locals were trained in an old Swedish glass-blowing technique. The factory has grown over the years and has become a major tourist atraction. You will visit an observation platform to see the how men and women in action. The factory shop is in the vicinity for souvenirs.
  3. Mbabane
    Pass by
    Mbabane is the capital of Eswatini. Your driver/guide with highlight important storise about the city and pointing out important buildings and statues.
  4. Mbabane Market
    30m
    A stop at thie market with enable you to interact with the locals while appreciating their many offering sold in stalls from local fruits, vegetables, traditional medicines, art and craft gudgets and the like. Thereafter, you will be dropped at your overnight accommodation in the heart Lobamba district.
  5. Mantenga Nature Reserve & Cultural Village
    2h · Admission ticket included
    This village was built especially to showcase both past and present history, culture and customs of the people of Eswatini in the form of music, dance and story-telling. You will have to interact directly with the local who are always willing to answer your questions about their country
Day 2: Guided tour of Eswatini & Transfer to iSimangaliso Wetland Park
  1. King Sobusha II Memorial Park
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Park is dedicated to King Sobuza II said to be the longest serving king of this small country. You will be met by a local guide who will talk about important political personalities and events.
  2. Swazi Candles
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Modelled the same way as the glass factory. Locals were empowered with the skill of working with wax to create ornamental objects. It has become a must-visit attraction
  3. St Lucia
    5h
    St Lucia is a contender for the title of South Africa’s wildest town. It occupies a jungle-swathed peninsula sandwiched between the vast St Lucia estuary and the open waters of the Indian Ocean. Here, you shouldn’t be surprised if you see hippo, warthog or bushbuck roaming the streets, or heavyweight birds such as African fish eagle, trumpeter hornbill and purple-crested turaco calling loudly from the canopy. Wildlife aside, St Lucia is a modern town with plenty of restaurants, and it forms the best urban base for exploring iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site renowned for its terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Your overnight venue will be iGwalagwala Guest House in St. Lucia before proceeding to the Underberg area the following day.
  4. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the opportunity to see crocodile and hippo in their natural habitat. There are also a lot of South African birds to spot during the cruise
Day 3: Travel to Underberg
  1. Underberg
    7h
    The day will be spent in the vehicle driving to the south coast and stopping occasionally for stretching up and refreshments before checking in at Ceder Guest house in Underberg.
Day 4: Tour of Sani Pass and Lesotho
  1. Sani Pass
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Today you will enjoy scenic drive in a 4x4 vehicle in the company of an experienced and knowledgeable local guide. You will depart early in the morning and meandering on the rugged roads of the Drakensberg Mountains until you reach the border control into the famous 10 km trip on Lesotho territory. During this venture, you will also get the opportunity to savor local beer and other drinks of your choice at the highest pub in Africa on Sani Mountain Lodge. The trip will wind back late that afternoon before being dropped off at your final destination.
Day 5: OR Tambo or Durban
  1. Johannesburg
    6h
    Your last day with us unfortunately, this is where your long-awaited our finishes. We hope that you've had a great trip and that we will see you again in the future. Enjoy the rest of your next leg to Johannesburg. NOTE: We can drop you in Durban or King Shaka International

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On landing at OR Tambo International and after immigration and customs, walk straight to "ARRIVALS", your driver/guide with WELCOME note in which the name of the group leader is written in bold

End point

On landing at OR Tambo International and after immigration and customs, walk straight to "ARRIVALS", your driver/guide with WELCOME note in which the name of the group leader is written in bold

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate guests with dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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