A Family-Friendly 10-Day Itinerary for Africa in November 2024

1. Day 1: Kruger National Park
   40 minutes from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

   Embark on a thrilling open-top safari game drive to spot africa's big five animals. Overnight in a comfortable cottage.

2. Day 2: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
   2 hours (82 miles) from Kruger National Park

   Explore impressive panoramic views and hike to the Three Rondavels. Relax on a boat cruise to the Kadishi Tufa waterfall and overnight at the reserve.

3. Day 3: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
   5.5 hours (260 miles) from Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

   Discover nature through walking trails, birding safaris, and explore Swazi culture in the beehive huts. Overnight at the reserve.

4. Day 4: Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park
   7.5 hours (400 miles) from Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

   Experience a game drive to observe five distinct ecosystems. Overnight at the reserve.

5. Day 5: iSimangaliso Wetland Park
   1 hour (28 miles) from Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park

   Enjoy boat safaris to see hippos, crocodiles, and bird life. Take a beach walk in Cape Vidal or Sodwana Bay and overnight in St. Lucia town.

6. Day 6: Johannesburg
   7 hours (310 miles) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park

   Visit the Apartheid Museum, the Lion Park to feed a giraffe, and the Cradle of Humankind to learn about human evolution. Overnight in Johannesburg.

7. Day 7: Cape Town
   2 hours 20 minutes (951 miles) from Johannesburg

   Take a trip up the cableway to Table Mountain, visit the penguins at Boulders Beach, and explore the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. Overnight in Cape Town.

8. Day 8: Cape Town
   30 minutes (15 miles) from Cape Town

   Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, go on a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, and explore the Cape Town City Bowl. Overnight in Cape Town.

9. Day 9: Durban
   2 hours 20 minutes (769 miles) from Cape Town

   Walk along Durban beachfront, canoe in the uMngeni River, and experience the uShaka Marine World. Overnight in Durban.

10. Day 10: Durban
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Durban

    Explore the Durban Botanic Gardens, learn about Zulu culture at PheZulu Safari Park, and visit the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Overnight in Durban.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Open-top Safari Game Drive in Kruger National Park (3-4 hours, £30 per adult)
• Boat Cruise and Hiking in Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (6 hours, £25 per adult)
• Walking Trails and Birding Safaris in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, £10 per person)
• Game Drive in Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park (3-4 hours, £20 per adult)
• Boat Safari and Beach Walk at iSimangaliso Wetland Park (4 hours, £15 per adult)
• Entrance fee to Apartheid Museum (2-3 hours, £10 per person)
• Table Mountain Cableway (2 hours, £20 per adult)
• Two Oceans Aquarium (2-3 hours, £15 per adult)
• Canoe Trips in uMngeni River (2-3 hours, £25 per person)
• Entrance fee to PheZulu Safari Park (2-3 hours, £10 per person)
• Entrance fee to Moses Mabhida Stadium and Skycar (2-3 hours, £10 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs: £180 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, take a break to relax at a private beach in Mozambique. Subtract a day from Johannesburg if you’re comfortable with a faster pace.