South African Safari
with optional Victoria Falls Extension 14 day tour - March 24, 2025
Information
Tour Information
Visit the countries of South Africa, Swaziland & Lesotho
This is the trip you’ve always dreamed of – an African Safari with all of its wonder and beauty. If you have ever wanted to visit Africa and experience a picture taking Safari, this is the time!
For this tour we will visit 3 countries: Our tour we are visiting South Africa, Swaziland and the tiny country of Lesotho “luh-SOE-toe” (on top of a mountain, accessible only by 4 wheel drive vehicles).
Our optional extension to the Majestic Victoria falls can add an additional 2 or 3 countries visited: Zambia and Botswana – you can also walk across the bridge to the Zimbabwe side of the falls for an additional country.
Some of the many sites you will discover and explore: Cape Town, Table Mountain, Durban, Swaziland, Lesotho, the Zulu’s with a tribal show, Shaka land and King Shaka’s game reserve, the world heritage site St. Lucia game reserve, world famous Kruger National Park game reserve, the Great Panorama Road, Johannesburg and a lot more!
Similar itineraries to ours cost $6,500 to $7,500
The Fun For Less tour is 14 days long – that’s 50% longer than other advertised tours and the Fun For Less tour includes several days of safaris in open air vehicles.
Pricing
Package Price Includes:
Important Note: Many travel companies show a low price, but by the time you add everything in, they become expensive.
Our pricing is a package that will actually give you more for less! Below we have listed what is included in our discounted package price.
- Includes airfare from Cape Town to Durban.
- All land taxes and booking fees.
- All tours, buses, guides entrance fees and Safaris.
- All game safaris are in open air 4 wheel drive vehicles.
- Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.
- Deluxe Hotels and game lodges.
- Boat cruises on lakes, rivers and the ocean.
- Special Guest Educator: Diederik Van’t Hof.
- Fun For Less Tours staff throughout the tour and extension – “We don’t send you, We take you”
- Victoria Falls Extension is not included in our Package Price: We give you the OPTION to purchase our Victoria Falls Extension for $1,590 Includes African village tour, roundtrip air Johannesburg & Victoria Falls and taxes and fees. Does not include other optional excursions and tips in Victoria Falls area.
Package Price: $4,977*
*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy.
Includes flight from Cape Town to Durban.
Does not include optional extension, airfare and tips.
Airfare examples:
SLC Roundtrip Airfare: Price to be announced around 9 months prior.
Please call if originating from another city, it may vary from the examples above.
You may also purchase your own airfare.
If you purchase your own airfare your middle flights will have an increase in price for the middle flights. Call for details in regards to doing your own airfare.
Itinerary
The day by day is subject to change.
Day 1: March 24:
Today we will depart our home and fly to Cape Town, South Africa.
Today we will depart our home and fly to Cape Town, South Africa.
Day 2: March 25: Cape Town
We will have an evening arrival into Cape Town South Africa. Upon arrival we will transfer to your hotel for the next 3 nights. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
We will have an evening arrival into Cape Town South Africa. Upon arrival we will transfer to your hotel for the next 3 nights. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
Day 3, 4 & 5: March 26, 27 & 28: Cape Town
Today your journey begins by visiting Cape Town one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will spend the next 3 days around Cape Town area. Your tour will include visits to Table Mountain (if weather permits), Hout Bay boat trip to Seal Island, Peninsula Tour to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope (one of the most southern points in Africa). Our tour will travel by boat to Robben Island. We will tour the prison where Nelson Mandella was held prisoner for many years. We will also spend time visiting a local penguin colony and more. We will fly March 28 to Durban and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Today your journey begins by visiting Cape Town one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will spend the next 3 days around Cape Town area. Your tour will include visits to Table Mountain (if weather permits), Hout Bay boat trip to Seal Island, Peninsula Tour to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope (one of the most southern points in Africa). Our tour will travel by boat to Robben Island. We will tour the prison where Nelson Mandella was held prisoner for many years. We will also spend time visiting a local penguin colony and more. We will fly March 28 to Durban and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 6: March 29: Durban-Lesotho
A very early morning departure taking breakfast packs from the hotel to eat en-route. We will drive through the scenic Natal Midlands to the foot of the Drakensberg Massif where we leave the coaches and step aboard the 4X4 vehicles waiting to take us through the approximately 9000 foot Sani Pass. At the top we cross the border into the country of Lesotho that can only be reached by horse or 4X4 vehicles. We will visit the local village and enjoy a relaxing lunch in this quiet country on top of one of the tallest mountains in South Africa. Lunch is included. (B,L)
A very early morning departure taking breakfast packs from the hotel to eat en-route. We will drive through the scenic Natal Midlands to the foot of the Drakensberg Massif where we leave the coaches and step aboard the 4X4 vehicles waiting to take us through the approximately 9000 foot Sani Pass. At the top we cross the border into the country of Lesotho that can only be reached by horse or 4X4 vehicles. We will visit the local village and enjoy a relaxing lunch in this quiet country on top of one of the tallest mountains in South Africa. Lunch is included. (B,L)
Day 7: March 30: Shakaland & St Lucia
We will have a morning departure and drive to a Zulu Tribe. We will enjoy a cultural tour and dancing show put on by the Zulu’s. Lunch is included. We then travel through Zululand to the World Heritage Site: St. Lucia. We embark on a boat cruise on the estuary which is home to many large crocodiles and Hippos. Late this afternoon we drive to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve area, where we will overnight. (B,L,D)
We will have a morning departure and drive to a Zulu Tribe. We will enjoy a cultural tour and dancing show put on by the Zulu’s. Lunch is included. We then travel through Zululand to the World Heritage Site: St. Lucia. We embark on a boat cruise on the estuary which is home to many large crocodiles and Hippos. Late this afternoon we drive to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve area, where we will overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 8: March 31: Hluhluwe
Early morning departure for the gates of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. In open air vehicles, enjoy a full day in the wilds exploring this, the oldest Wild Animal Park in South Africa. This was once the private hunting grounds of King Shaka. A Lunch Barbeque included. We then return to our lodge outside the gate. (B,L,D)
Early morning departure for the gates of the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. In open air vehicles, enjoy a full day in the wilds exploring this, the oldest Wild Animal Park in South Africa. This was once the private hunting grounds of King Shaka. A Lunch Barbeque included. We then return to our lodge outside the gate. (B,L,D)
Day 9: April 1: Swaziland
Depart after breakfast and head Northwards to the kingdom of Swaziland where we will cross the border at the Golela border post. After crossing the border we will continue driving through the low lying area flanking the Lebombo Mountains before ascending the escarpment to arrive in the Ezulwini Valley. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon. The rest of the day will be free time for you to shop, swim or just relax. (B)
Depart after breakfast and head Northwards to the kingdom of Swaziland where we will cross the border at the Golela border post. After crossing the border we will continue driving through the low lying area flanking the Lebombo Mountains before ascending the escarpment to arrive in the Ezulwini Valley. We will arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon. The rest of the day will be free time for you to shop, swim or just relax. (B)
Day 10: April 2: Kruger Park
Early morning departure for the Country of South Africa and Kruger Park. The world-famous Kruger National Park forms the border between South Africa and Mozambique. We enter the park via the Crocodile Bridge gate where our 4×4 open air vehicles will be waiting for us. We spend the rest of the day in this wildlife paradise. Kruger National Park is the home of the “Big 5”. (B)
Early morning departure for the Country of South Africa and Kruger Park. The world-famous Kruger National Park forms the border between South Africa and Mozambique. We enter the park via the Crocodile Bridge gate where our 4×4 open air vehicles will be waiting for us. We spend the rest of the day in this wildlife paradise. Kruger National Park is the home of the “Big 5”. (B)
Day 11: April 3: Kruger National Park
Today you enjoy a full day in your open-air vehicle in the world-famous Kruger National Park. (B)
Today you enjoy a full day in your open-air vehicle in the world-famous Kruger National Park. (B)
Day 12: April 4: Kruger National Park- Johannesburg
Our tour today ta5kes us on the Great “Panorama Route” – The scenic highlights of God’s Window, Bourk’s Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon (much like the Grand Canyon). We will then drive to Johannesburg where we will overnight. (B)
Our tour today ta5kes us on the Great “Panorama Route” – The scenic highlights of God’s Window, Bourk’s Luck Potholes and Blyde River Canyon (much like the Grand Canyon). We will then drive to Johannesburg where we will overnight. (B)
Day 13: April 5: Johannesburg or Victoria Falls Extension
For those passengers who will be doing the Victoria Falls extension, you will transfer to the airport for a morning flight to the Victoria Falls area. Everyone else who does not do Victoria Falls will have a free day in Johannesburg to relax or enjoy on your own and will transfer late this afternoon to the airport and for your return flight home. (B) (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
For those passengers who will be doing the Victoria Falls extension, you will transfer to the airport for a morning flight to the Victoria Falls area. Everyone else who does not do Victoria Falls will have a free day in Johannesburg to relax or enjoy on your own and will transfer late this afternoon to the airport and for your return flight home. (B) (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
Day 14: April 6: Arrive Home
Morning arrival back into the USA and continue back to your homes.
Morning arrival back into the USA and continue back to your homes.
OPTIONAL – 3 DAY EXTENSION TO VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA AND BOTSWANA
Optional Extension Pricing: $1,590*
*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy.
Includes roundtrip air Johannesburg & Victoria Falls and taxes and fees.
Does not include other optional excursions and tips in Victoria Falls area.
VICTORIA FALLS AREA, ZAMBIA
Extension Includes: 3 nights hotel in a Zambia Luxury Resort overlooking the Falls. Entrance to the falls is just out the back door of the resort. Included will be round trip flight to Zambia & visits to the local handicraft market. The Country of Zimbabwe is just a 5 minute walk across the bridge located within easy walking distance of our fantastic hotel. This is one extension that should not be missed. During your stay to Victoria Falls you will also have the option to purchase a tour to Botswana and Chobe National Park. For more information call Fun For Less.
