Fleet Foot Safaris

10/02/2025

With Fleet Foot Safaris you are never alone. Our expert guides are there to assist you every step of the way. From driving to bush cooking and activities, all you need to focus on is your holiday!

Our private guided safaris are flexible and can be tailor-made to suit each clients specifications and interests.

Contact us for more information on our guided tours.

07/02/2025

Scuba-divers will fall in love with Sodwana Bay, one of South Africa’s premier diving and sport-fishing venues. Other fantastic places to visit on route to Mozambique or Swaziland include the unique Tembe Elephant Park – an intimate Park run by the local community, the coastal protective area of Kosi Bay situated at the Mozambique border, and Pongola Game Reserve, a great stopover for visitors en route to Swaziland.

05/02/2025

Elephant Coast

Further north, iSimangaliso Wetland Park stretches up the Elephant Coast for more than 250,000 hectares. It encompasses wilderness areas of unsurpassed beauty as well as Lake St Lucia, home to the largest single hippo population in Africa. It is a world class eco-tourism destination and its beaches, ancient breeding grounds of the big sea turtles, are protected by some of the highest coastal dunes in the world.

Guided boat tours enable visitors to view hippos, crocodiles, go deep sea fishing and whale or turtle watching and learn about the mangrove ecosystems of the lake.

Just a 50 km-drive inland from the coastal town of St. Lucia lies the fantastic game reserve of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, the only state-run Park in the province where visitors may encounter the Big 5.

03/02/2025

KwaZulu-Natal

Durban is the gateway city of KwaZulu-Natal province – pulsating and inviting fusion of East, West and Zulu motifs overlooking Africa’s busiest picture-postcard seaport. It has expansive golden beaches interspersed with idyllic getaway coves. KwaZulu-Natal is a magnet for thrill-seekers in the great outdoors – from wave riders to hang-gliders, and golfers to mountain bikers. Explore the distinctly different central, northern and southern coastlines of Natal.

31/01/2025

With the mountains being preserved as a recreational wilderness area, outdoor activities are abound. Hike to some Rock Art sights or the Tugela Falls (the world’s second-highest waterfall) or treat yourself on a helicopter flight over the Drakensberg to view this wonder of creation from the air. Partake in some of the many laid out hikes, scenic walks or explore by horseback or scenic road trip. Birding enthusiasts will not be disappointed as the Drakensberg is heaven for both birds and birdwatchers.

Being closest to the coast and major cities, the Southern Drakensberg is easily accessible from Durban and has its own majestic mountains to boast with. Several smaller nature reserves and challenging hikes, such as the Giant’s Cup Trail from Sani Pass to Bushmens Neck, await the more adventurous traveller.

The Southern Drakensberg can easily be combined with the wildlife areas of Natal like Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, Mkuze and Pongola Game Reserves, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and a host of private reserves with astonishing wildlife.

29/01/2025

The Drakensberg’s Royal Natal National Park has, without a doubt, some of the most majestic mountain scenery in South Africa. A highlight is the iconic Amphitheater, a dramatic rock wall that curves for approximately five km in length and rises over 500 m high. With spectacular scenery and fantastic hiking trails, this is a hiker’s paradise.

Also popular is the Giant’s Castle Reserve situated within the Central Drakensberg region. First established in the 1900s to protect dwindling Eland antelope, the Game Reserve today has splendid herds of Eland and Mountain Reedbuck and is also home to the rare Bearded Vulture. The area is steeped in history and is one of the world’s best archaeological sites when it comes to the preservation of San rock art. The Main Caves Museum is well worth a visit to learn more about the past lifestyle of the San people.

27/01/2025

Drakensberg

Imagine lush green meadows, flowing flower fields, raptors soaring in the sky and gushing waterfalls set against a backdrop of jagged 3,000m (9,840 ft) peaks. That’s the Drakensberg for you.

The Northern and Central Drakensberg has some of the most beautiful scenery that can be imagined. The area falls into four valleys, beginning with the Champagne Valley in the Central Drakensberg, through the Cathedral Peak and Didima Valley, then the Royal Natal National Park and Amphitheater Valley, and finally the Middledale Pass Valley in the Northern Drakensberg. Each of the four valleys has its own kind of beauty and character; all have magnificent mountain views.

24/01/2025

Jeffreys Bay

International surfers flock to catch the legendary waves in Jeffreys Bay – a paradise of sunshine, aloes, dolphins, shells, perfect points and classic reefs. The Supertubes is world renowned for its great waves and has attracted the annual Corona Open J-Bay surfing contest. If you’re not a pro yet, stay long enough to sign up for some surfing lessons.

Surfers and others, who found it hard to leave such an idyllic spot have turned Jeffreys Bay into a year-round fun place to be, creating a thriving local craft industry besides the surf shops on just about every corner. The bustling town is bordered on both sides by nature reserves and rivers. Soak up the sunshine, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and have a wonderful stay.

24/01/2025

22/01/2025

Port St Johns

The idyllic town of Port St Johns is the unofficial capital of the Wild Coast and is often referred to as its “Emerald Gem.” Its location is probably the most exotic in the country, with a dramatic approach through the golden cliffs lining the Umzimvubu River (SA’s 4th largest) and surrounded by thousands of hectares of rare Afromontane jungle, with mile upon mile of pristine beaches and spectacular cliffs stretching into the distance. Port St Johns was named after the Sao Joao, a Portuguese caravel which was wrecked here in the 16th Century.

Today the town remains the biggest on the Wild Coast, and actually consist of two hamlets, First Beach and Second Beach, separated by a 5 km jungle- and village-lined road.

Due to its isolation in the midst of so much jungle, Port St Johns’ climate is unique. This unique forest type, Afromontane forest, is one of the few remaining patches left on earth. It contains subspecies of flora and fauna found only here, in particular the extremely rare southern subspecies of the endangered Samango Monkey, several troops of which are seen daily around the town. Cape Parrots, which are dependent on the predominantly Yellowwood forests, are also present – some of the estimated 300 remaining in the wild.

20/01/2025

Wild Coast

The Wild Coast is in the south-eastern part of South Africa and stretches 250 very rugged kilometres from the Kei River in the south to the Mthamvuma River on the border of KwaZulu-Natal. Its hilly terrain and political history have made it less accessible and less open to development than the rest of SA, and this, together with the unpredictable waves and rocky shores that have wrecked so many ships over the centuries, gives it its name.

The area is home to the Xhosa people, the country’s second-largest tribal group. During the last half of the 20th Century the area was known as the Transkei and was administered as an “independent” homeland by the Apartheid government of the day. It is now part of the country’s Eastern Cape Province but, to a greater extent than anywhere else in the country, has retained a traditional ethos, with tribal justice being dispensed by the King and his Chiefs and Headmen. Another result of its troubled past is that the area has largely escaped western-style building and industrial development. In fact, it has retained such an “African” feel that it is popular as a movie location for films set in the remotest parts of the continent.

17/01/2025

Addo Elephant National Park

Before the 1700s the Eastern Cape was teeming with wildlife and elephants. But hunting for ivory between the 1700s and the 1900s had exterminated most of the elephants in the area.

With the development of farmlands, elephants were declared a nuisance in damaging crops and many more were shot before 1920. When only 11 elephants remained, they suddenly got publicity and sympathy and a huge area of land was proclaimed as the Addo Elephant National Park. Slowly the elephant numbers grew to 100 in 1979. Today there are over 600 elephants in the Park.

The last of the buffaloes were also protected and Eland, Burchell’s zebra, warthog, black rhino, hippo and mountain zebra were introduced and the park further expanded to the Greater Addo Region. Through the combined efforts of the SA National Parks and donor agencies the Park has expanded to its present size of over 148 000 ha. The end result makes the Addo the third largest National Park in South Africa after the Kruger and Kgalagadi Parks and the only Park in the world to showcase the “Big Seven”– apart from the usual Big Five, (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) also the two largest sea animals, (whales and sharks) as it now stretches down to the south coast.

Guided safari game drives on open vehicles are available or drive your own or rental car on a self-drive game drive (which is not allowed in the private game reserves).
For travellers coming from the Western Cape, the rugged Baviaanskloof Hartland situated between the Kouga wilderness and the Baviaanskloof Mountain range is a unique place to visit. Explore this vast area of unspoiled wilderness stretching through ancient hills and historic farms. Take on a challenging 4×4 or hiking route, be mesmerized by beautiful starry nights, experience innovative and unique accommodation and enjoy the local residents’ warm hospitality and interesting stories.

16/01/2025

Wild Coast & Sunshine Coast

Delight in over 800 km of pristine coastline along the warm Indian Ocean of the Eastern Cape. Take in the thrill of abundant wildlife in over 40 game reserves, explore its heritage routes and trails and discover its unique history, authentic cultural experiences, frontier forts and ancient rock art.

This spectacular eco-tourism destination boasts extremely rich biodiversity of national and international significance with seven of South Africa’s nine biomes, over 3,500 endemic plant species found nowhere else on earth, many internationally recognized birding areas and diversity of natural terrain offering unique wilderness and coastal experiences.

One of the plus points of the Eastern Cape is that it is a malaria-free area, which is the answer for those who are not keen on entering the game reserves up north in the Kruger Park. Choose between national parks such as the Mountain Zebra, Camdeboo or the Addo Elephant National Parks, or the many private game reserves with accommodation varying from luxury 5-star and comfortable 4-star to budget 3-star lodges.

15/01/2025

Route 62

Route 62 is part of the Cape Winelands and an alternative route between Cape Town and Oudtshoorn. Here lies the Robertson Wine Valley with the quaint towns of Robertson, McGregor, Montagu, Ashton, Bonnievale and small Karoo towns like Barrydale with timeless countryside charm.

A must-visit along the Route 62 is the town of Oudtshoorn, the capital of the Klein Karoo with its wide-open spaces and broad streets.

Oudtshoorn lies in a fertile valley between the Swartberg Mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south. Warm, dry summers and sunny winter days make it the ideal breeding ground for the most majestic of flightless birds – synonymous with Oudtshoorn – the ostrich.

Visit the magical, lit up Cango Caves and an Ostrich Show Farm where you will learn much about these versatile birds from incubation to adulthood. Lovely guest farms, lodges and guest houses await the visitor where the joy of life in the country can be experienced.

14/01/2025

Hermanus and Gansbaai

The coastal town of Hermanus is the heart and hub of the Whale Route and has the status of being the best land-based whale watching destination in the world. Southern Right whales visit Walker Bay from June through to November and can be viewed from aboard a boat, an airplane or the shore cliffs. Hermanus is home to the world’s only Whale Crier who blows his kelp horn when whales are spotted along the central sea route.

With its unparalleled scenic beauty, modern infrastructure, upmarket shops and endless adventure options, it’s little wonder that Hermanus has grown in size and popularity during the last decade. Magnificent sea views can be enjoyed on foot from the famous Cliff Path. Other highlights include the Blue Flag Grotto Beach, the Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley and the Old Harbour with its excellent variety of restaurants. Adventure seekers can see Great White Sharks up close by shark cage diving in the nearby town of Gansbaai.

13/01/2025

All of our tours include fun and interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Let us know what your preferences and interests are and we will create the perfect itinerary for you!

Contact us at [email protected].

Photos: Jantaras Punyachaichat

10/01/2025

Cape Overberg

One of the most spectacular ways to get a first glance of the Overberg region is by taking the coastal road carved from the sea cliffs from Gordon’s Bay, then crossing the Hottentots-Holland Mountains via the stunning Sir Lowry’s Pass. The Overberg region is a dramatic combination of rugged coastline, grain fields and rolling mountain ranges.

On the Overberg coast, also called the Whale Coast, lies Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of the African continent and official dividing line between the Indian and Atlantic oceans – an area rich in stories of shipwrecks, local fishermen and castaways. The famous red and white striped lighthouse, an historic monument, is the second oldest working lighthouse in Southern Africa.

09/01/2025

Franschhoek

Just a 30-minute drive away lies the wine and dine capital of South Africa, Franschhoek. Visitors can expect picturesque vineyards, superb wines, warm hospitality and award-winning restaurants from this charming 300-year-old village. The Franschhoek Wine Tram, an old-fashioned tram with several routes stopping at different wine farms, is an exciting way to do wine-tasting and admire the great views this area has to offer.