South Africa Institute: Itinerary

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2025 Tentative Itinerary

July 20, 2025
Depart from RDU for Johannesburg, South Africa with a layover in Atlanta

July 21, 2025
Arrive in Johannesburg
Lodging at airport hotel

July 22, 2025
Travel to Kruger National Park
Wildlife watching en route to Berg-en-dal camp
Lodging at Berg-en-dal Camp

July 23, 2025
Morning game drive (wildlife watching in open safari vehicle)
Midday visit to bird hide
Afternoon/evening game drive
Lodging at Berg-en-dal Camp, pack up

July 24, 2025
Travel to Skukuza camp
Wildlife watching en route
Evening game drive
Lodging at Skukuza Camp

July 25, 2025
Morning bush walk or game drive (1/2 group each)
Midday visit to bird hide
Afternoon bush walk or game drive (1/2 group each)
Lodging at Skukuza Camp

July 26, 2025
Wildlife watching as we exit Kruger
Travel to Wakkerstroom
Midday stop at Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Afternoon bird walk in Wakkerstroom
Lodging at Wetlands Game Lodge

July 27, 2025
Morning bird walk in Wakkerstroom
Travel to Royal Natal National Park
Lodging at Thendele Camp

July 28, 2025
Tugela Gorge hike (~9 miles)
Lodging at Thendele Camp

July 29, 2025
Rock art hike in Thendele
Travel to Gwahumbe Game Reserve
Visit Mandela’s capture site
Afternoon walk at Gwahumbe Game Reserve
Lodging at Gwahumbe Game Reserve

July 30, 2025
Travel to St. Lucia
Evening game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Lodging in St. Lucia

July 31, 2025
iSimangaliso Wetland Park tour
Evening crocodile and hippo boat tour
Lodging in St. Lucia

August 1, 2025
Travel to Durban
Fly Durban to Cape Town
Lodging in Cape Town

August 2, 2025
Day tour of the Cape of Good Hope (TBD)
Lodging in Cape Town

August 3, 2025
Day tour of Cape Town area (TBD)
Depart Cape Town for RDU (evening departure)

August 4, 2025
Return to RDU via Atlanta