Kruger & Swaziland Safari - Accommodated
From the economic powerhouse of Africa - Johannesburg, through the magnificent panorama route and on to the Kruger National Park, this tour already covers a lot of highlights. In addition, the tour explores the kingdom of Swaziland, with its interesting people and traditions. Just before the tour ends in the vibrant city of Durban you visit the St Lucia World Heritage Site. This tour is a good overview of northern South Africa.
Departure Days: Every 2nd Thursday
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Accommodation: Chalets, Lodges and Traditional African Huts
Tour Length: 7 days
Price: €655
Departure points:
Johannesburg
Includes: Meals as per itinerary
Registered Guide
Accommodation
Transport as per itinerary
Excludes: Snacks
souvenirs
alcohol
personal items
Optional Activities
Two per room L,D
Leaving behind Johannesburg, the city of gold, we head through the province of Mpumalanga and some breathtaking vistas of the Lowveld. Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes will be some of today’s highlights. We will spend the evening just outside of Kruger National Park.
Day 2/3 Kruger National Park
Two per room B,L,D
We get up early and visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre for an educational experience before we enter Kruger National Park. The next two days are spent exploring the southern part of this vast reserve and we stand a good chance of sighting Africa's famed big five. An optional night drive with one of the South African National Park (SANP) rangers is an excellent way to see some of the nocturnal animals.
Optional Activities: SANP Night Drive or Dawn Game Walk.
Cape Town
Kruger Park
Johannesburg
Sun City
St Lucia
Garden Route
Durban
Pretoria
By Province
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
KwaZulu-Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West Province
Western Cape
Two per Beehive Hut B,L,D
Today we leave the Kruger Park and cross the border into Swaziland. We spend the next two nights in the Mlilwane Nature Reserve where we are able to explore the area on foot. We will also experience the wonderful Swazi culture first hand by visiting a traditional village. Optional Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding and Game Viewing.
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See in itinerary
Cities
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
Pretoria
Port Elizabeth
Attractions
Kruger National Park
Garden Route
St Lucia
Drakensberg
Wild Coast
Battlefields
Sun City & Pilanesberg
Provinces
Eastern Cape
Free State
Gauteng
KwaZulu-Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West province
Western Cape
Day 6/7 South Africa – The Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – Durban
Day 6 Two per room B,L,D (Day 7 Tour ends. Own arrangements, B)
Leaving Swaziland, we travel through the subtropical region towards the Indian Ocean. We spend the afternoon exploring the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and enjoying the unique sights. The following day we journey down the coast to Durban. We will spend the night in this vibrant city. It is a great option to go out this evening to try one of Durban’s famous Indian restaurants. The tour ends on arrival in Durban.
Optional Activities: Lagoon Cruise on St Lucia. Dinner and night out in Durban.