African savanna at golden hour
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Hand-crafted tours across South Africa and Botswana — from the Kruger and Kgalagadi to the Okavango Delta, the Drakensberg and the snow-dusted slopes of Lesotho.

Lesotho Afriski Clarens tourLatest tour
Winter 2026 · Limited space

Lesotho · Afriski / Clarens

Trade the city for snow on the Maluti slopes and the painted sandstone village of Clarens. Three days of mountain air, fireside dinners and unforgettable views.

Dates: 26 – 28 June & 24 – 26 July
Cost: R3,800 pp (self-drive) — accommodation & meals included
Optional: Return transport from Johannesburg — R1,200 pp
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Local journeys composed with the care of a craftsman.

At Gr8 Xcapes we don't sell tours — we choreograph escapes across Southern Africa. From Kruger sundowners to Okavango sunrises and snow weekends in Lesotho, every detail is shaped around the rhythm of the land and the wishes of the traveller.

Local expertise

Born and raised in Southern Africa — we know the back roads.

Conscious travel

Community-first lodges and low-impact expeditions.

End-to-end care

Transfers, lodging and 24/7 ground support.

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"From Joburg to the top of Afriski — the team handled every detail. Snow, food, fireside chats. Easily our best weekend of the year."

Thandi & Sipho — Lesotho tour, July

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