Südafrika Rundreisen

This trip exceeded all expectations, I was so sad when it was over. A great variety of places and locations, stunning scenery, professional and friendly staff and overall a fantastic and fun introduction to Africa, I’ll be back for more.

A good introduction tour if you have not overhanded before with a lot of travelling but the views and landscape will make it fly by. With a mix of wildlife on the safaris and relaxing at a beach camp if you wish and staying with a local Zulu family gives you a wide experience and the leaders Craig, Karabo and Khensani made it a great trip.

A great trip for those on a budget and wanting to see more of the world. Be prepared for basic camping facilities. There is a lot of time spent sitting on the overlander truck so make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing. You might be able to get some laundry done but getting it dry might be an issue as you can be packing up ready for the next part of your journey. When you cross to Mozambique, you leave the overlander behind and are in a 4×4 which might mean leaving some of your kit behind. Just make sure you know what you need for those two nights.

We had a great time and have seen 4 of the big 5. It will keep it always in good memory. I was supported by our excellent tour guide Colin, the safe driver Alan and by the group constellation. The basic camping was great fun for the teens. It is important to be prepared to have no electricity on the camp sites.

There is long times in the truck place to place and i would sacrifice clothing for additional padding for mattress as there is multiple washing facilities

It was a fantastic trip, covering a lot of ground over 3 countries, saw lots of beautiful landscapes, nature, wildlife, local culture. The home stay in Zulu land was excellent, great experience. The trip leader and driver were really lovely, very knowledgeable, friendly & enthusiastic. The campsite facilities were great, all had hot water, the meals prepared by our trip leader were excellent, exceeded my expectations. Really great trip all round.

The Kruger, Coast, Cape tour was amazing. Some of the most spectacular scenery seemed toappeared from nowhere. Seeing most of Africa’s wild animals in their natural environment was a sight not to be missed. Mixing with locals at every opportunity gave us a great insight into South Africa’s culture. A great trip.

An amazing mix of game drives, snorkelling on deserted beaches and rain forest walks. Luxury lodges to basic camping an eclectic mix and sensory experience

Amazing experience whilst meeting new people from around the world. Seeing the Big 5 was awesome and our family highlight was the cycling tour of Soweto.

Expect long days travelling, cold nights, mangled hands (from putting up and taking down that tent) only to be rewarded with spotting the big five, the small five, the ugly five, amazing sunrises, gorgeous sunsets, extraordinary landscapes. Africa is an adventure not a holiday, appreciated more when you are back in your own bed dreaming about your African encounter.

Expect long days travelling, cold nights, mangled hands (from putting up and taking down that tent) only to be rewarded with spotting the big five, the small five, the ugly five, amazing sunrises, gorgeous sunsets, extraordinary landscapes. Africa is an adventure not a holiday, appreciated more when you are back in your own bed dreaming about your African encounter.

Very action packed trip that is worth every penny!

Very action packed trip that is worth every penny!

I am a total Intrepid fan. As a senior citizen have enjoyed every minute of my 8 different trips.

it was a great experience and a wonderful time with Nick and Gordon! I have learned a lot about the country, nature, people, politics and had a wonderful time. Marvel, recreation and new experiences. I’ ll do it again! Thank you for that adventure, folks an a happy day for all!

Great trip with a lot of variety: culture, landscape, animals, ocean; basic camping to nice lodge; snorkeling, rafting, game drives and walks, a little bike tour. The concept of teenagers and parents traveling in the group and helping with cooking, dishes and tents is great for all parts, we had a really fun and relaxed time. Finally a very good, experienced and knowledgeable guide with a good humor made this trip a success. Nights are cold (bring a warm sleeping bag and clothes), but otherwise the weather is perfect in August, nice warm days, no mosquitos and little other bugs, snakes, and good game viewing. The only minus for me was the long travel time in the bus and little physical movement.

A fantastic, varied trip, made all the more special by our guide, Colin and our driver, Allen. Their enthusiasm was contagious.

The teenage safari was a great adventure for our family! We enjoyed the company of the other families and the teenagers had lots of fun together. The guides were excellent, especially their camp cooking. There were some very early starts and long days driving, but the trip was varied and interesting from the coast to the mountains, Soweto and 3 game parks. We cant wait to book another trip.

This is a great family adventure. If you can handle basic camping and lodges, early starts, lots of driving and simple food, you are in for a fantastic adventure. With great guides and other families willing to chop in to make everything work this is an opportunity for all to experience the great southern African wildlife. Even the kids were never bored.

Gdn Route – It’s a must do !! Cultural & destination trip (not so much game viewing). If in July, bring gloves, thermal clothes & liner for sleep bag – this will ensure you have an incredible trip. Gift & Sandile (crew), with this itinery gave us a fun & comprehensive tour of SA – kept us safe & healthy. Food, accomm, local wine & beer excellent. Do the extra activities. Lesotho is a highlight. Buy from local/ Community market people along the way – they’re great people trying to make a living & love to chat – take the time. We now have Sth African dust in our souls !!

I was told by my wise tour guide that “Once you set foot in Africa, you can never shake its dust off your feet.” This idiom encapsulates the deep impression and lasting memories, the ‘Kurger, Coast & Cape’ tour left in me. If you want to truly experience the diversity in the culture and landscapes of South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho, then this is the trip for you. Yet, this trip is designed for the sturdy and adventurous; with camping on most nights, very little reliable wifi, and shared responsibilities with cleaning and packing up. These however do not deter you from having a trip that writers like Hemingway, Theroux and Blixen would have trouble giving justice.

I was told by my wise tour guide that “Once you set foot in Africa, you can never shake its dust off your feet.” This idiom encapsulates the deep impression and lasting memories, the ‘Kurger, Coast & Cape’ tour left in me. If you want to truly experience the diversity in the culture and landscapes of South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho, then this is the trip for you. Yet, this trip is designed for the sturdy and adventurous; with camping on most nights, very little reliable wifi, and shared responsibilities with cleaning and packing up. These however do not deter you from having a trip that writers like Hemingway, Theroux and Blixen would have trouble giving justice.

This trip is perfect for anyone looking to experience all the beauty and adventure South Africa has to offer. It’s a great combination of downtime and included/optional activities so you can make it as adventurous or laid back as you want. The camping was a great experience (I had never camped before this trip) and the tents are easy to put up/take down once you get the hang of it but definitely bring gloves as they came in really handy with tent assembly. Overall had an amazing experience; truly unforgettable.

I did my first trip with G Adventures in June (to Madagascar). The company has an excellent app for its travelers. It includes the trip notes and optional activities, a map, packing checklist, lastest currency exchange, emergency numbers etc, and it makes it so easy for the traveler to quickly check what’s happening tomorrow etc. without carrying around printed trip notes. Has Intrepid thought about developing/offering such an app to its travelers? It was so helpful and I’m keen to use one!

I did my first trip with G Adventures in June (to Madagascar). The company has an excellent app for its travelers. It includes the trip notes and optional activities, a map, packing checklist, lastest currency exchange, emergency numbers etc, and it makes it so easy for the traveler to quickly check what’s happening tomorrow etc. without carrying around printed trip notes. Has Intrepid thought about developing/offering such an app to its travelers? It was so helpful and I’m keen to use one!

This tour packs so much into two weeks – be prepared for an amazing experience!! You will eat delicious dinners, enjoy unbelievable views, and explore places far off the beaten path. To reiterate what others have said: Bring workgloves to help set up your tent (total lifesavers!), warm clothes if traveling in winter (it gets very cold at night), and DEFINITELY do the Amphitheater Hike in Drakensberg. There’s a fair amount of time on the truck and the accommodations aren’t fancy, but if you want a memorable adventure, this is your trip.

I would highly recommend travelling with Intrepid, we got to see a large part of South Africa in a short period of time. We got to experience the culture, people and everything SA has to offer. Our guides Gift and Sandile, were bubbly, friendly, professional and looked after the entire group very well throughout our trip. Thanks to them and Intrepid my holiday in SA was spectacular.

Excellent tour if you want to gain a broad “African experience” but are limited by time. We left incredibly happy with our entree and are very keen to come back for more in the future.

I loved this trip. The itinerary is well thought through and the driving to destinations a scenic banquet in itself. Inclusions are good, but also take some money to do the optional activities. Camping may not be for everyone, but minimal requirement is young at heart (this author 50+).

This trip was my first time travelling alone and can I just say if you are thinking about doing something like this but afraid then please do not waste another second thinking and just book. From the start I was never on my own, with intrepid organising my transfers from and to airport all I had to do was turn up and meet my group. The group was absolutely lovely and from the start we all really had a blast together and made some really lovely friends. Our group was quite small as was off peak season with just 5-6 for the duration which we were told is not very common with each trip being normally fully booked during peak season. It was fantastic for us, more room on the overland vehicle which was great for one 🙂 the vehicles are really well set up and efficient, the tents are easy peasy to assemble and mattresses so comfy you would hardly know you are even camping! Do bring heavy duty gloves for pitting up the tents though as without can be sore on your hands and will be your godsend and it gets really cold at night but as long as you have a warm coat then you will be fine. Our guides also took us to a store to buy nice heavy blankets if we wanted to so that was awesome. If you are lucky you will get a guide as amazing as ours was, thank you Gibson and not forgetting our wonderful driver Gordon. The two of them were patient, kind, funny and extremely hard working during the trip, always striving to make sure that we were happy and constantly filling us in with lots of interesting information about south africa and the stops we made along the way. The food was absolutely top notch every day, and there was always seconds if anyone was still hungry. All of the places we stayed were unique to their own properties and this added so much to our south african experience from camping to staying in log cabins and 5 star backpacker lodges, it was all perfectly planned and can only thank Intrepid, Gibson and Gordon for making everything so perfect. I really enjoyed the itinerary and how it was laid out, I honestly think you would find it tough to beat what south africa has to offer, from the magicness of the safaris and wildlife, to majestic mountain ranges, the pristine beaches and all of the magnificent scenery we saw along the way as we travelled down the country. I had the time of my life, thanks again intrepid, Gibson, Gordon and to all of our group Shahna, Dean, Harry, Graeme and Martine for making the trip what it was, absolutely amazing ??