18-day adventurous campervan tour Johannesburg – Johannesburg
€750,00
This is a starting price
- Transfer Johannesburg Airport to Maui Car Hire depot in Johannesburg
- 18 days of camper rental of your choice, including camping equipment
- 17 nights allocated camping pitches as described (or equivalent)
- Directions
- Transfer from Maui rental depot in Johannesburg to Johannesburg airport
Travel code AOL 201
Description
In short
Make knowledge with the diverse South Africa and the traditional eSwatini with this Adventurous campervan trip.
During this adventurous journey, you will visit the Highlights from South Africa, such as the stunning vistas of the Panorama Route.
Game driving in the Kruger National Park, wildlife park and wetlands in Kwa-Zulu Natal with Loch St Lucia and it Hluhluwe Game Reserve and the stunning nature of the Drakensberg Mountains
Programme
Day 1: Johannesburg – Middelburg
Welcome at Johannesburg airport by a representative of the camper rental company and transfer to the rental depot where you will pick up the camper.
Depart from Johannesburg and drive east towards the town of Middelburg. Here, amidst beautiful nature and on the banks of the Pienaarsdam dam, you will have the opportunity in the afternoon to go on a boat trip along the dam's shore or to enjoy the surroundings.
The grounds also feature a small game reserve.
Overnight stay at the Pienaarsdam Resort campsite near Middelburg.
- Overnight stay: Pienaarsdam Resort – camping
- Distance: approx. 145 km
- For more information, see: www.pienaardam.co.za
Day 2: Middelburg - Sabie
Depart from Middelburg and drive in an easterly direction towards the village of Sabie. Today you will be driving through a beautiful area with much natural beauty, the Northern Drakensberg.
On the way, you can visit the Sudwala Caves, as well as the Sudwala Bantu Village, where you can learn more about different Bantu (Black) tribes in South Africa.
You can also visit various waterfalls in the area (hikes) such as Bridal Veil, Horse Shoe, and Mac Mac Falls.
A visit to the village of Graskop is a must, with fun activities such as the Graskop Gorge Lift, ziplining and walking across the suspension bridge.
Overnight stay at Merry Pebbles campsite near Sabie.
- Overnight stay: Merry Pebbles Resort – camping
- Distance: 225 km
- For more information: www.merrypebbles.co.za
Day 3: Sabie
A full day to explore the surroundings. Gold was first discovered in Pilgrim's Rest in 1873 and it looks as if time has stood still there.
The village of Pilgrim's Rest, which at that time was inhabited by fortune seekers, is now a large museum. The pioneer village from that era has remained unchanged; the gold miners are no longer there, but the shops, hotels, bars, and the like are still there, in almost their original state.
There are also various beautiful walks to be made in the area.
Overnight stay at Merry Pebbles campsite near Sabie.
Day 4: Sabi - Blyde Canyon
Today we're driving the Panorama Route, where you can visit spectacular natural phenomena such as God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon (the second-largest canyon in the world) and much more.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Forever Resort Blyde Canyon.
- Overnight stay: Forever Resort Blyde Canyon – camping
- Distance: 160 km
- For more information: www.foreverblydecanyon.co.za
Day 5: Blyde Canyon - Kruger National Park (Satara Rest Camp)
Depart from Blyde Canyon and drive via the Orpen Gate to the famous Kruger Park.
Report to the entrance office, where you can also purchase a Visitors Guide with detailed maps of Kruger Park. The book tells you the best way to look for wildlife, with routes, animal examples, etc.
On the way to the rest camp, a first game drive looking for the famous Big Five and other animals.
Check in at the rest camp upon arrival. You can also sign up for an afternoon or evening safari or a guided walking safari on site.
Overnight stay at the Satara rest camp campsite.
- Overnight stay: Satara restcamp – camping
- Distance: approx. 190 km
- For more information, see: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/main-rest-camps/satara
Day 6: Kruger National Park (Skukuza Rest Camp)
In the early morning, on the way to seek out game during the cooler hours. Feline creatures sometimes lie on the road surface to sleep because the asphalt retains the heat from the previous day for longer.
Continuing south at a leisurely pace and arriving at Skukuza Rest Camp towards the end of the afternoon.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Skukuza Rest Camp.
- Overnight stay: Skukuza rest camp – camping
- Distance: approx. 100 km
- For more information, see: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/main-rest-camps/skukuza
Day 7: Kruger National Park (Bergendal rest camp)
In the early morning, on the way to seek out game during the cooler hours. Feline creatures sometimes lie on the road surface to sleep because the asphalt retains the heat from the previous day for longer.
Continuing southwards at a leisurely pace, arriving at the Berg en Dal rest camp towards the end of the afternoon.
Overnight stay at the campsite of the Berg en Dal rest camp.
- Overnight Stay: Berg en Dal rest camp – camping
- Distance: approx. 75km
- For more information, see: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/main-rest-camps/berg-en-dal
Day 8: Kruger National Park - Ezulwini (eSwatini)
This morning, departure from Berg en Dal Rest Camp and Kruger National Park on time.
En route, there's a final chance to see the complete “BIG 5”, provided there are still one or two missing. You'll leave the park to enter the Kingdom of Eswatini. Drive via the JEPPE'S REEF border post, passing through Piggs Peak towards Mbabane and the Ezulwini Valley.
Along the way, souvenir stalls can be visited. A visit to the Ngwenya glass factory near the Oshoek border with South Africa is certainly worthwhile.
The campsite has a swimming pool with views over the nature park. Enquire at reception about the campsite's activities, such as horse riding, walking routes, etc.
Overnight stay at the campsite in Mlilwane Nature Reserve.
- Overnight stay: Mlilwane Rest Camp – camping
- Distance: approx. 185 km
- For more information, see: www.biggameparks.org/properties/mlilwane-wildlife-sanctuary
Day 9: Ezulwini
A full day to explore the Mlilwane Nature Reserve and engage in activities such as a game drive, horse riding, mountain biking, (guided) hikes or a cultural activity like visiting a local village (organised activities and excursions at a charge).
Overnight stay at the campsite in Mlilwane Nature Reserve
Day 10: Ezulwini – Hluhluwe
Today, driving south through a large part of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Small villages and beautiful nature along the way.
Stop off at one of the many market squares to buy some nice souvenirs.
After passing the Golela border post, you will enter the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Watch out for stray cows, donkeys, and goats on the street!
Overnight stay at the campsite of Hluhluwe Bush camp.
- Overnight stay: Hluhluwe Bush Camp – camping
- Distance: approx. 270 km
- For more information, see: www.hluhluwebushcamp.com/en
Day 11 Hluhluwe
A full day to explore the surroundings. At the campsite, you can book a game drive to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, among other things (it is not permitted to do this in your camper due to the unpaved roads in the park).
Overnight stay at the campsite of Hluhluwe Bush camp.
Day 12: Hluhluwe
A free day to explore the surroundings and go on excursions. Today, a boat trip can be taken on Lake St. Lucia to see the hippos, crocodiles and waterfowl.
A day trip can also be booked to Sodwana Bay, where you can go snorkelling and diving. A game drive can also be booked, or walks can be taken in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
Overnight stay at the campsite of Hluhluwe Bush camp.
Day 13: Hluhluwe – Cape Vidal
Depart from Hluhluwe and drive via the village of St Lucia (make sure to do your shopping in Hluhluwe or St Lucia as Cape Vidal only has a very small shop) and drive to Cape Vidal.
Full day to explore Cape Vidal and the surrounding area.
Overnight stay at the Cape Vidal campsite.
- Overnight stay: Cape Vidal restcamp
- Distance: approx. 125 km
- For more information, see: www.kznwildlife.com/ecotourism-home/item/cape-vidal.html
Day 14: St. Lucia - Ballito
Depart from Cape Vidal and drive in a southerly direction to the Dolphin Coast and the cosy seaside town of Ballito.
On the way, a beautiful landscape with, among other things, vast sugarcane fields.
On the way to Ballito, you'll pass many small beaches. Take your time (you are on holiday, after all) to turn off at Salt Rock for a refreshing dip in the sea.
Overnight stay at the campsite of the Dolphin Holiday Resort.
- Overnight stay: Dolphin Holiday Resort – camping
- Distance: approx. 230 km
- For more information, see: www.dolphinholidayresort.co.za
Day 15: Ballito – Drakensberg Mountains
Depart from Ballito and head inland. Drive via Pietermaritzburg towards the town of Howick. After visiting Howick and the waterfall, drive via the beautiful Midlands Meander route towards the Central Drakensberg.
Along the way, stops can be made at various stalls selling all sorts of nice souvenirs and homemade products. The campsite is located at the foot of the Central Drakensberg. Here you can go hiking, canoeing, swimming, etc.
Overnight stay at the Dragons Peak Mountain Resort campsite.
- Overnight stay: Dragons Peak Mountain Resort – camping
- Distance: 265 km
- For more information, see: www.dragonpeaks.com
Day 16: Drakensberg Mountains
A full day for excursions in the surrounding area or to participate in one of the many activities offered on the campsite, such as horse riding, birdwatching, fishing, hiking, a helicopter flight through the Drakensberg mountains, and much more.
Overnight stay at the Dragons Peak Mountain Resort campsite.
Day 17: Drakensberg Mountains - Golden Gate National Park
In the morning, depart from the Drakensberg Mountains and drive via a beautiful route to the Golden Gate National Park.
Arrive during the day and the rest of the day is free to go for a walk and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. You can also visit the charming village of Clarens with its art galleries, cosy restaurants and lovely shops.
Overnight stay at Glen Rheenen campsite.
- Overnight stay: Glen Rheenen Rest Camp – camping
- Distance: approx. 175 km
- For more information, see: www.sanparks.org/parks/golden-gate-highlands
Day 18: Golden Gate National Park – Johannesburg Airport
Today is the last day of your stay in South Africa. After breakfast, depart from Golden Gate National Park and drive to the Maui rental depot.
Return the camper by 4:00 PM.
After that, a transfer to Johannesburg Airport.
Distance: 335 km
Reisom
18-DAY ADVENTUROUS CAMPER ROAD TRIP “JOHANNESBURG – JOHANNESBURG”
Prices valid for rentals during the low season (1 May to 30 June 2026)
- €1410 per person for 2 people M4B
- €1,065 per person for 3 people M4B
- 895,- Euros per person for 4 people M4B
- £940 per person For 4 people M6B
- £825 per person for 5 people M6B
- £750 per person for 6 people M6B
Prijzen geldig voor huur in het tussenseizoen (1 juli t/m 31 augustus 2026)
- €. 1560,- per persoon for 2 people M4B
- €. 1165,- per persoon for 3 people M4B
- €. 970,- per persoon for 4 people M4B
- €. 1045,- per persoon For 4 people M6B
- €. 910,- per persoon for 5 people M6B
- €. 820,- per persoon for 6 people M6B
Prijzen geldig voor huur in het hoogseizoen (01 september t/m 31 oktober 2026)
- €. 1945,- per persoon for 2 people M4B
- €. 1420,- per persoon for 3 people M4B
- €. 1160,- per persoon for 4 people M4B
- €. 1235,- per persoon For 4 people M6B
- €1,065 per person for 5 people M6B
- €. 950,- per persoon for 6 people M6B
Prijzen geldig voor huur in het tussenseizoen (1 november t/m 31 december 2026)
- €. 1630,- per persoon for 2 people M4B
- €. 1215,- per persoon for 3 people M4B
- €. 1005,- per persoon for 4 people M4B
- €. 1085,- per persoon For 4 people M6B
- £940 per person for 5 people M6B
- €. 845,- per persoon for 6 people M6B
De prijzen voor vertrek na 31 12 2026 zijn op aanvraag beschikbaar beschikbaar. Indien u geïnteresseerd bent graag even een bericht via ons Contact form.
Flight
De genoemde reissom is exclusief de Internationale vluchten. Wel kunnen wij vluchten aanbieden van alle bij IATA BSP aangesloten luchtvaartmaatschappijen. Op aanvraag kunnen wij je een prijsopgave geven voor verschillende maatschappijen.
Vluchtprijs indicatie voor deze reis: Amsterdam – Johannesburg retour vanaf €. 835,- per persoon inclusief luchthavenbelasting met de KLM.
Extension of the journey
Als je voorkeur uitgaat naar een langer of korter verblijf in Zuid-Afrika met een andere route of alleen de camper wil huren en zelf wil puzzelen dan kan dat. Een reisvoorstel “op maat” naar je persoonlijke reiswensen is ook mogelijk.
Als je de reiswensen aan ons doorgeeft maken wij graag een leuke offerte voor je.
Changing the route:
Deze camper rondreis is een voorbeeld van wat wij kunnen aanbieden, desgewenst en op jouw aanwijzingen passen we de reis graag aan naar je persoonlijke reiswensen.
Andere camper:
Als je liever reist met een stoere 4×4 auto met kampeeruitrusting en daktent in plaats van een camper, is dat natuurlijk ook mogelijk, wij sturen je graag een vrijblijvende offerte met prijs. De prijs voor een andere camper/aantal personen combinatie is op aanvraag beschikbaar
Vertrek:
Daily departure possible
Toeslagen camperhuur (exclusief in bovengenoemde prijsopgave) voor:
Verplichte toeslagen: (indien van toepassing)
- Administratie kosten in geval van verkeersboete R. 300,- per overtreding
- Administratiekosten in geval van schade R 750,- per schade
- Toeslag voor ophalen / inleveren op zon of feestdagen R550,-
Optionele extra’s: (ter plaatse bij het ophalen van de camper te voldoen per creditcard)
- LLR1 verzekering a R. 275,- per dag (eigen risico R 27.500) (zie annexure 3)
- LLR2 verzekering a R. 440,- per dag (meest uitgebreide verzekering (borg van R 5500,- op de creditcard) (zie annexure 3)
- Toeslag jonge chauffeur voor chauffeurs jonger dan 25 jaar R. 1500,- eenmalig (minimum vereiste leeftijd 23 jaar en minimaal 3 jaar rijbewijs)
- Airport/hotel transfer naar/van verhuurdepot minder dan 25 km gratis
- Airport/hotel transfer naar/van verhuurdepot van 26 km tot 70 km R. 560,-
- Ophalen of inleveren van de auto buiten kantoortijden R. 550,-
- Extra chauffeur R. 500,- (2 chauffeurs inbegrepen in de reissom)
- Extra beddengoed R. 100,- per persoon
- Extra handdoeken R. 100,- per persoon
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Camper:
Type M4B Iveco of Mercedes (3000cc met 160hp en 400Nm / 2143cc met 163hp en 360Nm) diesel, automaat, maximaal 4 personen) of bij 5 of 6 personen het type M6B (Iveco of Mercedes (3000cc met 160 hp en 400Nm / 2143cc met 163 hp en 360Nm) diesel, automaat (maximaal 6 personen) met airconditioning en radio, USB en Auxillary jack.
Inclusief standaard Collision Damage Waiver verzekering, twee chauffeurs en een onbeperkt aantal kilometers. Voor foto’s, beschrijving van de camper en huurvoorwaarden zie onze website onder camperhuur.
Voor het huren van een camper dient u in het bezit te zijn van een geldig rijbewijs en een geldig Internationaal rijbewijs (verkrijgbaar bij de A.N.W.B. ).
Extra kosten zoals het afkoop van het eigen risico bedrag en de eventuele extra’s die u wilt huren dienen met creditcard worden voldaan. Visa en Mastercard worden geaccepteerd.
Bestuurder:
Bestuurder moet minimaal 25 jaar zijn en over minimaal een geldig rijbewijs B beschikken.
Participation
Alle leeftijden.
Visa
Indien u in het bezit bent van een Nederlands paspoort wat nog tenminste 30 dagen geldig is na vertrek uit Zuid Afrika is er voor Zuid Afrika geen visum nodig.
Voor eSwatini is er ook geen visum nodig, wel moet het paspoort nog tenminste 3 maanden geldig zijn bij vertrek uit eSwatini. Ook dienen er nog voldoende lege pagina’s naast elkaar in het paspoort te zijn voor de benodigde stempels (reken op 2 lege bladzijden per te bezoeken land).
Indien u in het bezit bent van een andere Nationaliteit dan de Nederlandse dan even controleren bij het Consulaat van de betreffende landen. AfrikaOnline verzorgd geen visa.
Voor meer informatie kunt u terecht op de website van het ministerie van Buitenlandse zaken www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-advice/south-africa Okay www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-advice/eswatini.
Should you not possess a valid passport and/or travel documents during your journey, any consequences arising from this will be your own responsibility. (subject to change).
Reist u met kinderen onder de 18 jaar naar of via Zuid-Afrika dan geldt dat u in het bezit dient te zijn van een afschrijft van het Internationale geboortecertificaat.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.
Enquire with Afrika Online for comprehensive information on this.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health can participate in this trip.
Luggage
Ivm de ruimte in de camper raden wij u aan zachte tassen of rugzak te gebruiken. Als u met harde koffers reist dan is het mogelijk om na het uitpakken van de bagage de koffers in bewaring te geven bij het Maui verhuurdepot.
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
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