Ultimate Southern Africa Road Trip: South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini

Road Trip Highlights

South Africa

Lesotho

Eswatini

Car

9 days

1996 km

Cross the Maseru Bridge border into Lesotho.
Visit the Maletsunyane Falls, the highest waterfall in Lesotho.
Explore the local culture at the Mantenga Cultural Center in Eswatini.
Relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views at Mantenga Lodge in Eswatini.
Visit Kruger National Park and stay in Skukuza, a resort town with gift shops and restaurants.

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Road Trip Itinerary

	Activities	Kms	Stay
Day 1	Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa and pick up your rental vehicle. Drive to Ladybrand and stay 1 night at Ladybrand Guest House.	428	Ladybrand Guest House
Day 2-3	Drive towards Lesotho and cross the Maseru Bridge border into Lesotho. Drive to the town of Semonkong. Stay 2 night at Semonkong Lodge. Visit Maletsunyane Falls and explore local villages.	134	Semonkong Lodge
Day 4	Cross back into South Africa at the Maseru Bridge border and head towards Bethlehem. Stay at Park Hotel for 1 night.	293	Park Hotel
Day 5	Making your way to Eswatini, drive towards Newcastle. Stay 1 night at New Haven Guest House.	212	New Haven Guest House
Day 6-7	Drive towards Eswatini and cross the border into Eswatini, visit Swazi Candles and Mantenga Cultural Center. Stay at Mantenga Lodge for 1 night.	266	Mantenga Lodge
Day 8	Cross back into South Africa and Drive towards Kruger National Park. Stay 1 night at Skukuza Rest Camp and spot wildlife on game drives.	226	Skukuza Rest Camp
Day 9	Drive back to Johannesburg and drop your rental car off.	437	Car Rental Company