Road Trip Highlights
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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Anna Round The World
Philippines
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Suggested Vehicles for hire
Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission
4 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Corolla Quest
4 Seats |
4 Doors |
3 Large Bags |
1 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Fortuner 4x2 Automatic Transmission
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
3 Large Bags |
5 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- ABS
- Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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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 |
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