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Classic Southbound Tour of The Kingdoms

 6 Days Tour

TOUR CODE:ASMJD6

 
Duration: 6 Days /5 Nights

Complimentary Pick-up Service: From Sandton area hotels, others on request

Departs: JOHANNESBURG - Monday

Includes:
5 breakfast, 1 lunch, 5 dinner, accommodation, transportation, porterage at hotels on tour, sightseeing as specified.

Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Panorama Route, followed by adn expertly guided in-depth introduction to the wildlife of the Kruger National Park. The Kingdom of Swaziland offers scenery, fine crafts, and colourful people. Finally, Zululand offers supberb wildlife and the powerful culture of the Zulu nation.

Hotel Used :
Day 1 Monday UMBHABA  LODGE
Day 2, 3  Tue, Wed MALELANE  SUN  INTERCONTINENTAL
Day 4 Thursday FORRESTERS  ARMS
Day 5 Friday ZULULAND  TREE  LODGE

DAY 1 MONDAY JOHANNESBURG - PANORAMA SCENIC ROUTE:
09:30 Depart Johannesburg and travel north east through Mpumalanga province. We reach what is known as the “Panorama Route” early in the afternoon, when the morning mists have cleared to reveal some of South Africa’s most spectacular scenery such as the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. Dinner and overnight are in one of the area’s leading hotels. Dinner

DAY 2 TUESDAY KRUGER NATIONAL PARK:
Today we reach the heart of South Africa’s wildlife country, travelling through the Kruger National Park to reach our lodge in the afternoon. There you can relax by the pool, enjoy the game viewing deck or join a game drive (optional & for own account) before dinner. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY KRUGER NATIONAL PARK:
This morning there is very early morning coffee and tea before departing on an open vehicle game drive, which includes a stop for a packed breakfast. The experienced game rangers not only point out the wide variety of bird and animal life, but also explain the challenges of managing one of the world’s foremost conservation areas. The afternoon is spent relaxing at the lodge, or enthusiasts can enjoy a game drive (optional & for own account). Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4 THURSDAY MPUMALANGA - SWAZILAND:
Those who wish to can join another optional (for own account) early morning game drive before setting out on the next leg of the tour. Today we enter the Kingdom of Swaziland, an independent member of the British Commonwealth. Swaziland is known for its lovely scenery, superb crafts and colourful indigenous culture. One of the more interesting stops is at the Ngwenya glass factory. Dinner and overnight are at one of Swaziland’s classic small hotels. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 FRIDAY SWAZILAND - ZULULAND:
After breakfast we visit a Swazi candle factory, which manufactures a wide range of crafted candles for export. Once through the border post we re-enter South Africa and travel on towards Zululand. In this region the rolling hills and lush vegetation are markedly different from those experienced in the Kruger National Park area. We reach our game lodge in time for an afternoon game drive in an area well known for elephant and for its role in saving the Rhinoceros from extinction. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 SATURDAY ZULULAND - DURBAN:
This morning there is a very early optional (for own account) game drive for those who wish to experience more wildlife. After breakfast we travel a short distance to a village to experience at first hand the powerful Zulu culture. The visit includes a cultural show and lunch. After lunch we depart on the final leg of the journey towards Durban, arriving late in the afternoon. Breakfast, Lunch