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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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. 
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