BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA & SWAZILAND
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Adults Tour– 9Days/8nights
ADULT ADVENTURES AFRICA PACKAGE
PRICE PP DBL/TWIN FROM : USD 2 948
9 Days/8 Nights
PACKAGE SUMMARY:
- 1 night accommodation in Johannesburg
- 3 nights accommodation in The Greater Kruger Area at Hotel/Lodge (Standard Room – Bed & Breakfast only)
- 2 nights accommodation in Swaziland at a Lodge (Standard Room- Bed & Breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation in St Lucia at a Lodge (Standard Room- Bed & Breakfast)
- Airport Transfer in Durban
- Transport: Comfortable and hygienic vehicle for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
- Inclusive of all current applicable taxes
- Rates are per person sharing.
- Return International flights not included
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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- Blyde River Canyon
- Bourke’s Luck potholes
- Three Rondavels
- God’s Window
- Kruger National Park
- Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eswatini (Swaziland) Local Glass and Candle Factory
- Matenga Cultural Villiage
- St Lucia/ Isimangaliso Wetlands
- Hluluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
- Shakaland
- Durban
ABOUT DESTINATION
South Africa is a travel destination that is Your overland adventure tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Durban. Highlights on this tour include the beautiful Panorama Route, Safaris in theKruger National Park (where you might be lucky enough to see the Big 5), and the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Swaziland… This tour offers a great combination of wildlife safaris, beautiful natural landscapes and diverse cultures.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Activities:
- Arrival in Johannesburg
- After completing Immigration, get your luggage and meet your Driver at the Arrivals Hall
- Transfer from the Airport to Hotel and check -in
- At leisure, enjoy familiarizing yourself with the sights and sounds of Johannesburg.
Locations
- Johannesburg
Day 2 Activities:
Johannesburg enroute to Kruger
- BLYDE RIVER CANYON. We depart Johannesburg/ Pretoria early, pick up is available from any guesthouse or hotel in the Johannesburg/ Pretoria area. We take the scenic route towards South Africa’s North-Eastern Lowveld travelling towards the Panorama route.
- The highlight of this afternoon is the spectacular views from God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, these breath taking views form part of the Blyde River Canyon, arguably the most amazing views and landscape in South Africa and perfect way to start our adventure.
- Tonight, we will overnight in the Blyde River Canyon area.
- Accommodation: Comfort: Blyde River Forever Resort or Similar
- Facilities :Comfort: Room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals: Dinner
- Highlights Included: Blyde River Canyon, 3 Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window
Day 3:
BLYDE RIVER CANYON – HAZYVIEW
- Witness the breath-taking sunrise over the canyon as you start your day, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. Explore the diverse range of hiking trails available, tailored to cater to different fitness levels and time constraints. You can opt for a relaxed stroll down the canyon to see the Tufa waterfall in just 30 minutes or embark on a more challenging hike that lasts anywhere between 2 to 5 hours. For an added optional adventure, venture to the Graskop gorge lift Company, where a thrilling viewing lift awaits. Descend 51 meters down the gorge’s face, immersing yourself in the enchanting indigenous forest below. Traverse along wooden walkways and suspension bridges, following a 600-meter trail that reveals the captivating wonders of the natural world.
- After an exhilarating morning, we enter the captivating Lowveld region, home to the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Arrive in the charming town of Hazyview, your base for the next two nights.
- This afternoon you have an option to embark on an optional 3-hour afternoon/sunset safari in the Kruger Park. Boarding an open safari vehicle. **Booking is essential and your guide can assist**
- Accommodation :Comfort: Numbi Hotel / Hippo Hollow Country Lodge or Similar
- Facilities: Comfort: Room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals: Breakfast
- Optional Activities: Morning Activities at Graskop Gorge Lift, Sunset Game Drive with Kruger Park Ranger
Day 4 Activities:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
- Rising early this morning, we enter Kruger National Park by gate opening times. A breakfast pack will be provided to take with. Don’t forget to pack your sun screen and safari essentials (camera, binoculars etc).
- Today we will enjoy a full day of game viewing. We make use of a 9-seater open vehicle which is perfectly designed to give you a real bird’s eye view of the wildlife you will encounter on your safari. Stopping throughout the day at various waterholes, viewpoints and a stop at one of the rest camps for lunch.
- Kruger Park is South Africa’s largest game reserve and is truly the flagship of the South African National Parks, Kruger is home to an impressive number of species.
- We return late in the afternoon to your lodge where you can enjoy leisure time before dinner.
- Accommodation: Comfort: Numbi Hotel / Hippo Hollow Country Lodge or Similar
- Meals: Packed Breakfast
- Included Highlight :Full day game drive in 4×4 open vehicles.
Locations
- The Kruger
Day 5 Activities:
HAZYVIEW TO KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND
- For those seeking an extra game viewing experience, there is an optional early morning safari available (Summer 04:30/Winter 05:00). This allows you to witness the incredible wildlife one last time before we make our way to the border of Eswatini. Those who opt for this safari will have an early rise, returning to the lodge in time for breakfast. Meanwhile, for those who prefer a more leisurely morning, you can enjoy a well-deserved lie-in.
- Our destination for today is the Ezulwini Valley just south of the capital Mbabane. The route this morning winds through mountains and forests before arriving at Eswatini border. You can visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory Shop before heading to a Swazi Cultural Village for an insight into the Swazi Culture and Traditions. Arriving at the lodge in the late afternoon.
- Mlilwane offers an array of activities and adventures in the picturesque Ezulwini Valley (Valley of Heaven), flanked by the dramatic backdrop of mountains and the huge Usuthu Forest stretching into the distance.
- Accommodation: Comfort: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary / Mantenga or Similar
- Facilities :Comfort: Room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals: Breakfast
- Included Highlight :Swazi Cultural Village Experience
- Optional Activities: Morning Kruger Open Vehicle Park Safari, Ngwenya Glass Factory and Shop
Locations
- Hazyview-Swaziland
Day 6 Activities:
MLILWANE TO HLANE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK
- This morning you have some time to explore the Mlilwane wildlife sanctuary on your own. Filled with free roaming animals and offers the opportunity to do some walking, mountain biking or horseback safaris.
- Endless hours of guided or self-guided exploration within the small 4560 Hectare sanctuary are possible due to the relative absence of dangerous game.
- Departing Mlilwane after the morning’s optional activities, we head to Swazi Candles Centre and Craft Market. You will be surrounded by talented crafters, artists and artisans as well as a bustling markets and souvenir shops. Perfect opportunity to find a gift.
- Tonight, we stay at Hlane Royal National Park, with an exciting species lists including impressive ancient hardwood habitats, big game and rich birdlife. This 22,000-ha park, still boasts the largest herds of game in the Kingdom with speciality species being lion, rhino, elephants, vultures and marabou stork.
- Guided game drives and bush walks can be arranged or you can simply relax at camp overlooking the waterhole with resident hippos and frequently visited by Rhinos and other game. *Booking is essential, and your guide can assist.
- Accommodation: Comfort: Ndlovu Camp – Wisteria Village or Similar
- Facilities: Comfort: Room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals: Breakfast
- Included Highlights: Swazi Candle Factory and Craft Market
- Optional Activities: Mountain Bike Trails, Horse Back trails, Village Walk, Nature Walk, Guided Birding Walk, White Water Rafting, Sunrise Safari
Locations
- Swaziland
Day 7 Activities:
HLANE – ST. LUCIA
- This morning you can join a truly unique experience – the ever-popular Rhino drive (optional activity), which is a 1,5-hour drive focusing on White Rhinoceros. The highlight of this drive is the potential opportunity of alighting the vehicle and quietly approaching them on foot. Not all Rhinoceros’s are approachable and guides have discretion. Due to the nature of this activity, minimum age 13 years.
- After breakfast we leave this amazing country behind us and cross the border re-entering South Africa into KwaZulu-Natal province. Arriving in the small coastal town of St Lucia. This afternoon we board a small boat in the Isimangaliso Wetland Park to view the many animals in this world heritage site such as crocodiles, hippos and plenty of birdlife that inhabit the estuary.
- Tonight, you have a free night to explore the village by foot and choose from a range of local restaurants.
- Accommodation:Comfort: Lidiko Lodge / Forest Lodge & Villas or Similar
- Facilities :Comfort: Room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals :Breakfast
- Included Highlight :Rhino Game Drive, St. Lucia. Isimangaliso Wetland Park Croc & Hippo Boat Cruise
Locations
- St Lucia
Day 8 Activities:
LUCIA– BUSH & BOAT HLUHLUWE & BOAT CRUISE SAFARI
- This Bush & Boat Safari is a Full Day Safari Tour, exploring both the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park Estuary.
- This one day Bush & Boat Safari takes you into the oldest proclaimed park in Africa, Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, and then onto the St Lucia Estuary South Africa’s first World Heritage Site.
- Follow the less travelled roads into the Umfolozi Game Reserve, through the spectacular landscapes of this Big 5 Reserve.
- Late afternoon we travel by boat on the St Lucia Estuary, South Africa’s first World Heritage site.
- Included: All conservation Levies, Bush Breakfast and Refreshments
- The day ends with fond memories and your ranger bids you farewell
Locations
- St Lucia
Day 9 Activities:
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel, explore at leisure before your transfer to the Airport for your departure flight.
Locations: St Lucia-Durban
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Accommodation: 8 nights’ accommodation in The Kruger, Swaziland And St Lucia (Durban)
- Meals: Breakfast as per the itinerary
- Transfers: Return airport transfers
- Excursions’ transport: Comfortable and hygienic vehicle for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Any visa costs where applicable.
- Any attraction or activity not listed in the itinerary.
- Any attraction or activity listed “optional” or “at own cost” in the itinerary.
- Any additional costs related to various activities as specified in the itinerary.
- Any additional meals, Wine farms tasting fees, unless specified in the itinerary.
- Any items of a personal nature (baggage, clothing, toiletries, equipment, etc.)
- Any medical expenses, including repatriation; Travel/health insurance.
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