Swaziland and Kruger 7 days
Price from: R 8650
Single Supplement: R1090
Activity Package: R1020
Summary: Departing from Durban you'll head to iSimangaliso Wetland Park spotting hippos and crocodiles on board a sundowner cruise boat . Enjoy a game drive in Hluhluwe - Umfolozi National park for some excellent game viewing, then onto Mlilwane Widlife Sanctuary in the Kingdom of Swaziland , meet the people and learn a bit more about their culture and take in the beautiful scenery. We then head to the Kruger National Park in search of the Big 5 and a visit to the Moholoholo rehabilitation centre. On the way back we travel along the scenic Panorama Route for breathtaking views of the Blyde River Canyon snaking hundreds of metres below and finish in Johannesburg
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 iSimangaliso Wetland ParkAfter meeting your group we depart to iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Soon after our arrival at iSimangaliso Wetland Park we board a boat for a sunset cruise on the lagoon for some bird and hippo viewing! This UNESCO 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. Optional Activities: Traditional Zulu Village visit.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Hluhluwe - Imfolozi Game Reserve – Swaziland - Mlilwane
This morning we drive to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for a 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 afternoon we cross the border in to Swaziland. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Swaziland – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Swazilands oldest and covers 4,560 hectares. As there are no large predators in this area there are a number of self-guided hikes available. Hiking is an excellent way of interacting with the flora and fauna here, and comes highly recommended. In addition to the beautiful scenery we also have traditional Swazi dancing to look forward to after dinner. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4/5 South Africa - Kruger National Park
We return to South Africa and drive to the Kruger NP for two unforgettable days of game viewing. Kruger National Park is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as a multitude of other beautiful African animals, both small and large. Our truck gives us a height advantage over other vehicles, which means better photo opportunities. There will be a number of game drives to give us the best opportunity to see all the animals. Optional Activities: Night Drive and Dawn Game Walk through SANP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (day 5), Dinner
Day 6 Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Leaving the World’s most famous nature conservation area behind, we travel to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation centre to meet some of the rescued animals before they are released back in to the wild. At our camp this evening we will be experiencing some typical South African cuisine while enjoying a traditional Song and Dance evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Panorama Route - Johannesburg
We travel along the Panorama Route, stopping for breathtaking views at Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. The tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg, although most will enjoy an optional dinner on our last night together. Optional Activities: Dinner Out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included
Accommodation: Two per room or Permanent Tents with beds
Max Group Size: 20 pax
All transport
All accommodation
Qualified and registered guide
All camping and other equipment
Meals as specified below
Blyde River Canyon (Three Rondawels view point)
Bourke Luck Potholes
God's Window
Entrance & conservation fees to Kruger national park
Game drives in Kruger national park (open vehicles)
Night drive inside Kruger National Park
Excluded
Activity Package - R1020
St Lucia boat cruise
Hluhluwe game drive
Moholoholo rehabilitation centre
All drinks (except coffee and tea with meals)
Meals not specified below
Optional game walk inside Kruger national park
Departures
Starts: Durban - Finishes: Johannesburg
Departs: 08-Jan-2012 Returns: 14-Jan-2012
Departs: 22-Jan-2012 Returns: 28-Jan-2012
Departs: 05-Feb-2012 Returns: 11-Feb-2012
Departs: 19-Feb-2012 Returns: 25-Feb-2012
Departs: 04-Mar-2012 Returns: 10-Mar-2012
Departs: 18-Mar-2012 Returns: 24-Mar-2012
Departs: 01-Apr-2012 Returns: 07-Apr-2012
Departs: 15-Apr-2012 Returns: 21-Apr-2012
Departs: 29-Apr-2012 Returns: 05-May-2012
Departs: 13-May-2012 Returns: 19-May-2012
Departs: 27-May-2012 Returns: 02-Jun-2012
Departs: 10-Jun-2012 Returns: 16-Jun-2012
Departs: 24-Jun-2012 Returns: 30-Jun-2012
Departs: 08-Jul-2012 Returns: 14-Jul-2012
Departs: 22-Jul-2012 Returns: 28-Jul-2012
Departs: 05-Aug-2012 Returns: 11-Aug-2012
Departs: 19-Aug-2012 Returns: 25-Aug-2012
Departs: 02-Sep-2012 Returns: 08-Sep-2012
Departs: 16-Sep-2012 Returns: 22-Sep-2012
Departs: 30-Sep-2012 Returns: 06-Oct-2012
Departs: 14-Oct-2012 Returns: 20-Oct-2012
Departs: 28-Oct-2012 Returns: 03-Nov-2012
Departs: 11-Nov-2012 Returns: 17-Nov-2012
Departs: 25-Nov-2012 Returns: 01-Dec-2012
Departs: 09-Dec-2012 Returns: 15-Dec-2012
Departs: 23-Dec-2012 Returns: 29-Dec-2012
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