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Kruger and Swaziland 7 Days

Overland Tours

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Price from: R8650
Single Supplement: R1090

Activity Package: R1020 (see Excluded tab below)

Tour Summary: The Kruger and Swaziland 7 day safari is a great way to start off your adventure in South Africa. Departing from Johannesburg you'll head out to Kruger National Park for some excellent game viewing and a visit to the Moholoholo rehabilitation centre. Then visit the Kingdom of Swaziland, meet the people and learn a bit more about their culture and take in the beautiful scenery on a hike in the Mlilwane National Park. Enjoy a boat cruise in the iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetlands Park spotting hippos and crocodiles going about there business. Enjoy a game drive in Hluhluwe - Umfolozi National park before ending the safari off in the coastal town of Durban.

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Highlights: Panorama Route,Blyde River Canyon,Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre,Kruger National Park,Hiking in Mlilwane National Park,Swaziland,Swazi Cultural Experience, iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetlands Park Boat Cruise,Game drive in Hluhluwe - Umfolozi National Park,Traditional Dancing

Itinerary

Day 1 South Africa – Panorama Route
Leaving Johannesburg we travel along the Panorama Route one of South Africa’s most scenic drives. The Panorama route consists of bourkes-luck-water-fallBourke’s Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon including God’s Window and Three Rondavels. Optional Activity: Evening Game Drive in Timbavati concession area bordering the Kruger NP.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2/3 Kruger National Park

We get up early to visit Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where injured or lost animals are rehabilitated and re-educated to be released back into the wild. This is a wonderful opportunity to see some very special species up close, as well as learn about the positive achievements being made here. Later we enter the world famous Kruger and immediately start with an afternoon game drive. The next day is a full day’s game viewing from advantageous height of our wonderful truck. Optional Activities: Night Drive and/or Game Walk with SANP (Subject to availability).cheetah
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4/5 Swaziland - Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

After a final game drive as we depart the Kruger we travel to Swaziland, stopping on the way at one of the interesting local markets. The Kingdom of Swaziland is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. We spend the next two nights in the Mlilwane Nature Reserve. Exploring the area on foot allows you to appreciate the scenery as well as the animals; there are no dangerous predators here. We will experience unique Swazi traditional dancing on the second evening after dinner. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding and Sunset Game Drive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 South Africa – iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park

We leave Swazilandkzn-sl-hippo-pod and take a scenic drive towards the warm Indian Ocean coast, re-entering South Africa. Soon after our arrival at iSimangaliso Wetland Park we board a boat for an included sunset cruise on the lagoon for some bird and hippo viewing! This UNISCO recognised area is extremely varied and includes: lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands together supporting an astounding diversity of animal, bird and marine life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Hluhlu
we - Imfolozi Game Reserve and Durban
This morning we drive to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for a 4-5durban-night hour game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. The park is the only state-run park in the province of KwaZulu-Natal where all the Big Five occur. Due to conservation efforts, the park now has the largest population of white rhino in the world. In the late afternoon we arrive at Durban, South Africa’s largest marine port and well-known surfing destination. Your tour ends on arrival, but the evening can be spent enjoying authentic Indian cuisine as Durban is also home to the largest population of people of Indian decent outside of India. Optional Activities: Dinner out at local Indian Restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Accommodation: Basic chalets, bungalows, traditional huts and occasionally youth-hostels. Accommodation is 2 per room (sharing).

Max Group Size: no more than 22 passengers

Transport in specialised vehicle

Service of two qualified guides

Meals, accommodation and activities as per itinerary

Most National Park fees

Panorama Route
Blyde River Canyon
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Kruger National Park
Hiking in Mlilwane National Park
Swaziland
Swazi Cultural Experience
iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetlands Park Boat Cruise
Game drive in Hluhluwe - Umfolozi National Park
Traditional Dancing

Excluded

Optional Activities
South Africa Kruger National Park Dawn Game Walk 2 to 3 Hours R340 to R400
South Africa Kruger National Park Night Game Drive with SANP R180 to R210
Swaziland Mlilwane NP Mountain Biking (per hour) R110 to R150
Swaziland Mlilwane NP Sunset Drive (2 hours) R230 to R280
Swaziland Mlilwane NP Guided Birding Walk R135 to R150
South Africa Durban Dinner at local restaurant R150 to R250

Visas

Vaccinations

Items of a personal nature

Alcohol and snacks

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Departures

Starts: Johannesburg - Finishes: Durban

Departs: 01-Dec-2011 -  Returns : 07-Dec-2011
Departs: 15-Dec-2011 -  Returns : 21-Dec-2011
Departs: 29-Dec-2011 -  Returns : 04-Jan-2012
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Departs: 30-Jan-2012  - Returns: 05-Feb-2012
Departs: 13-Feb-2012  - Returns: 19-Feb-2012
Departs: 27-Feb-2012  - Returns: 04-Mar-2012
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Departs: 26-Mar-2012  - Returns: 01-Apr-2012
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Departs: 04-Jun-2012  - Returns: 10-Jun-2012
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Departs: 30-Jul-2012  - Returns: 05-Aug-2012
Departs: 13-Aug-2012  - Returns: 19-Aug-2012
Departs: 27-Aug-2012  - Returns: 02-Sep-2012
Departs: 10-Sep-2012  - Returns: 16-Sep-2012
Departs: 24-Sep-2012  - Returns: 30-Sep-2012
Departs: 08-Oct-2012  - Returns: 14-Oct-2012
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Departs: 31-Dec-2012  - Returns: 06-Jan-2013

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