Tour Details
  • Starts in: Johannesburg / Ends in: Johannesburg
  • Departs: Sundays - July to December
  • Local Payment: none
  • Breakfast:13, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 8
  • Hotel Rating: Comfort hotels, Chalets & Bungalows
  • Tour Guide: Yes
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Kruger & Swaziland - 14 days

Safari in Kruger National Park, visit Swaziland's conservation district and Zululand, a kingdom of fascinating cultures and wildlife and see the stunning peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains.

Day 1: Johannesburg
Sunday. We will be there to pick you up from Johannesburg airport and transfer you to our start hotel located outside of the city of Johannesburg near the airport. Attend a pre-departure group meeting with your tour leader this evening. Overnight - Johannesburg
Day 2: Graskop
Johannesburg - Graskop. Heading to Graskop, we travel through a fascinating landscape complete with mountains, panoramic passes, valleys and waterfalls in beautiful forests. Keep your eyes open for some of Africa’s raptors, the crowned eagle, snake eagle, falcons and kites. Overnight - Graskop (B)
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Two travellers getting to know some of the local children
Days 3 - 4: Manyeleti Game Reserve
Graskop - Manyeleti Game Reserve. Cross the large expanse of the Lowveld, South Africa's low-lying grassland and woodland region, taking some time to explore world famous sites like Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, and God's Window. Sharing an open border with the famous Kruger National Park, the Manyeleti Game Reserve is a great location to search for some fantastic wildlife, such as elephants, lions, zebra, buffalo, in addition to the incredible bird-life. Here you will also have some free time to visit a community school project in a local village. Overnight - Manyeleti Game Reserve (B:2, L:2, D:2)
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Manyeleti Game Reserve - Kruger NP. Next stop is the Kruger. It is said that Kruger has the greatest variety of wildlife in Africa. Lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, giraffe are present as are a profusion of herbivores. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. Enjoy a full-day game viewing in our air-conditioned touring vehicle, where you can spot the "Big 5". Overnight - Kruger National Park (B)
A female lion licks her cub in the Manyeleti Game Reserve
Days 6 - 7: Swaziland
Kruger NP - Swaziland. Embark on an open-vehicle morning game drive in Kruger before entering the Swaziland, and heading for Hlane Game Sanctuary. Enjoy a game drive and a morning bush walk. There will be time for optional activities as well! Overnight - Swaziland (B:2, D:2)
Day 8: Zululand
Swaziland - Zululand. Journey into the Zululand area, one of South Africa’s most diverse natural regions. Visit a local Zulu village for more insight into the heritage and culture of the Zulu nation, and spend the night in one of the traditional, ethnic huts, the outside of which resembles the different tribal people of Southern Africa. Overnight - Zululand (B, D)
A bloat of hippos in Lake Manyara National Park
Day 9: St Lucia
Enjoy a boat cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary to view the area’s wetlands and its resident hippos and crocodiles. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight - Zululand (B)
Day 10: South Drakensberg
Zululand - South Drakensberg. Journey inland to the foothills of the Drakensberg mountain range, where we continue our journey up the Sani Pass, a snaking mountainous road only accessible by 4x4 vehicles. Partake in a drink at the highest pub in Africa, and spend the night atop this mountain reveling in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Overnight - South Drakensberg (B, D)
The dramatic scenery of the Drakensberg mountains
Days 11 - 12: North Drakensberg
South Drakensberg - North Drakensberg. Wind your way down the Sani Pass in the morning and head for the northern Drakensberg region. Spend Day 12 enjoying an optional activities such as horseriding, abseiling, visiting a cultural village or the famous Drakensberg Boys Choir. Overnight - North Drakensberg (B:2, D:2)
Day 13: Johannesburg
North Drakensberg - Pretoria. Crossing the agricultural region of the Highveld, head to Johannesburg for a final evening together. Overnight - Johannesburg (B)
Day 14: Johannesburg
Tour ends after breakfast at approximately 08:00 am. (B)