10 days in South Africa and Swaziland.

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  10 days in Kruger National Park and Zululand

  Day 1 and 2: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park Our safari begins. We will then leave Johannesburg for Hluhluwe and spend two nights in the Hluhluwe reserve, at the Hilltop Resort. The Hluhluwe reserve is one of the most famous and exclusive game reserves, due to the large population of rhinoceroses and the picturesque landscape. We will have a short game drive at sunset on the day of arrival. The next day, the sunrise will leave you with unforgettable memories of the wildlife and the beautiful sunlight on the hills. In the afternoon, a final sunset drive will be offered. 2 x B and 2 x D Lodge/Overnight: Hilltop Camp or Hluhluwe New Hotel Day 1: Accommodation and breakfast will be charged extra (for the night before departure) : Lunch at your own expense : Dinner included (restaurant buffet) Included activities: Entrance fees and short sunset safari on arrival (if time permits) Day 2: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant. : Lunch not included : Dinner included (restaurant buffet) Included activities: Sunrise safari by minibus and sunset safari by minibus.

• day 2

  Lake Jozini

  Day 3-4: Lake Jozini – 100km After enjoying the magnificent sunrise over the hills and breakfast, we leave the park towards the village of Nompondo for a short walk and a visit to a home to discover the Zulu way of life and learn more about their culture. After the village visit, we head to Jozini where we will spend two nights. The next day, the morning is free for optional activities: hiking and bird watching, kayaking, abseiling, and safari, to name just a few. 2 x B Lodge/Overnight: Jozini Tiger Lodge & Spa Day 3: Breakfast is included and served at the restaurant : Lunch at your own expense Included activities: walking tour of Nompondo village and the local school Day 4: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant : Lunch at your own expense : Dinner at your own expense Included activities: None, but the lodge offers a variety of optional activities (mentioned in the itinerary)

• day 3

  Swaziland

  Day 5: Swaziland – 221km After breakfast, we pass through the small town of Jozini heading towards Swaziland. We get our exit stamp from South Africa and our entry into the Kingdom of Swaziland. We cross the small villages of Swaziland towards the Ezulwini Valley/Mlilwane Nature Reserve, where we will spend the night. Swaziland is one of the smallest countries in southern Africa, with a very strong culture. We stop at the local candle factory to buy handmade souvenirs before checking in at the lodge. In the evening, we sit around the fire with warthogs before going to dinner. If the weather allows the next morning, we will stop at one of the largest local craft markets. 1 x B & 1 x D Lodge/Overnight: Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Day 5: Breakfast is included and served by the lodge : Lunch at your own expense : Dinner is included and served at the restaurant (buffet) Included activities: entrance fees and a short sunset walk in the reserve.

• day 4

  Kruger National Park

  Day 6-7: Kruger National Park – 326 km The day begins with an early breakfast while enjoying birdwatching on the pond from the restaurant terrace. We leave Mlilwane just after breakfast. We head northeast through Swaziland towards the province of Mpumalanga. We stop at the border to stamp our exit from Swaziland and entry into South Africa. Our next stop is the famous Kruger National Park. We have a better chance of spotting the famous Big 5, with a sunset safari and a long morning safari. Kruger Park also offers optional sunset safaris, which can be booked at the reception or arranged with the guide. 2 x B Lodge/Overnight: Skukuza Rest Camp (subject to availability) Day 6: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant : Lunch not included : Dinner not included Included activities: Entrance fees and sunset safari by minibus Day 7: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant : Lunch not included : Dinner not included Included activities: Sunrise safari and sunset safari

• day 5

  Blyde River Canyon

  Day 8-9: Blyde River Canyon – 115 km After our early breakfast, we go on a short safari towards the exit, then we head to the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. We make a stop at Hazeyview for some quick shopping. Our lodge offers a breathtaking view of the Blyde River Canyon. We visit the canyon, God's Window, Mac Mac Falls, and Bourke's Luck Potholes. The late afternoon is free. 2 x B & 2 x D Lodge/Overnight: Blyde River Lodge or Westlodge B&B Day 8: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant : Lunch not included : Dinner included and served at the restaurant Day 9: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant : Lunch not included : Dinner included and served at the restaurant Included activities: Mac Mac Falls, God's Window, Potholes and Blyde River Canyon viewpoint (no hiking included, only on request)

• day 6

  Johannesburg

  Day 10: Johannesburg – 382 km We leave the Blyde River Canyon after enjoying the sunrise and breakfast, heading towards Johannesburg. We take the famous Panorama Route, offering magnificent panoramic views. We drop off the clients at OR Tambo airport in the late afternoon for departures. The tour ends at 16:00. 1 x B Day 10: Breakfast included and served at the restaurant Lunch en route at your own expense.