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South Africa Wild Kingdoms – 8 days

Kruger Private Game Reserve, Kingdom of eSwatini & the Game Reserves of KwaZulu Natal

This compact journey takes in the wondrous Kruger National Park, the enigmatic Kingdom of Swaziland/eSwatini and traverses the proud Kingdom of the Zulus. The combination of which will expose you to excellent game sighting opportunities along the way while observing the changes in the dramatic scenery and fascinating cultures. Accommodation along the way is in our Classic Journey style of 3+ star grading, ending with the birding hotspot of Zululand Lodge.


Tour Details:

Tour Code: JDac08
Tour Name: South Africa Wild Kingdoms - Comfort
Duration: 8 days
Touring Style: Small Group
Grade: Accommodated - Comfort
Price From: from $2650pp (twin share)
Local Payment? No
Starts: Johannesburg, South Africa
Ends: Durban, South Africa
Includes: Entrance Fees, Accommodation & Meals as per itinerary, Transport, Professional Guides

Highlights:
eSwatini, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, iSimangoliso Wetland Park, Kruger National Park, St Lucia, Zululand

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Itinerary:

DAY 1 - 3 | KRUGER PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Our journey begins early in the morning in Johannesburg as we head east towards Mpumalanga. En route we will stop to marvel at magnificent views over Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels.  Mpumalanga reveals its renowned scenic beauty, of rivers, forests and mountain passes, as we descend the escarpment to our private safari lodge near Orpen in the Greater Kruger National Park. We spend the first of our nights having an evening meal under the stars, surrounded by the African bushveld.

The following morning, we will be up at dawn for our full day game drive in the Kruger National Park. We stop for a picnic lunch before completing our game drive in the late afternoon as we exit the park and make our way back to the lodge. Your guide will interpret the signs of the bush as we hope to see elephants, rhino and possibly the large prides of lions for which the Satara area of Kruger is famous. We return to our lodge in the late afternoon and there is time to relax and enjoy the sounds of the bush or take a dip in the pool before our hosts prepare a delicious evening meal.

On the morning of day three, a real highlight of our tour is the early morning game walk with a local ranger. We quietly venture into the bush, learning the tracks and other signs of the wildlife we hope to find on foot. The excitement of a big game bush walk is followed by a hearty “brunch” served under the trees on the lodge lawns. The afternoon is free to relax around the pool and enjoy the atmosphere. 

DAY 4 | KINGDOM OF eSWATINI/SWAZILAND
We enter the Kingdom of eSWATINI/Swaziland and travel through a lush fruit farming area before heading into the mountains. The Swazi people have a rich cultural heritage and we will visit the craft markets, Ngwenya Glass and the traditional medicine markets as we pass through the capital, Mbabane.

We explore the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in the afternoon and overnight at our lodge near the top of Mlilwane Hill – a ‘quaintly colonial’ comfortable lodge.

DAY 5 - 7 | ZULULAND GAME RESERVES
 Crossing back into South Africa we head towards our private Msinene Nature Reserve situated near the town of Hluhluwe and in close proximity to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. The Msinene River flows through this beautiful area and is a tributary of the Lake St Lucia wetland system. We take a walk with our local walking guide who will point out some of the 540+ bird species found in the area and track the shy Nyala antelope in the riverine vegetation of the Msinene River. Zululand Lodge is a recognized Birdlife South Africa friendly establishment and quiet walks on the reserve yield outstanding species sightings.

The following day we visit the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, a key area for Rhino conservation and visit a Zulu village to learn more about their culture. Enjoy the sunset and the sounds of the bush before a hearty dinner at the lodge.

The last day in Zululand Lodge we will visit Lake St Lucia for a morning walk and then spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the African Bush.

DAY 8 | DURBAN AIRPORT – TOUR ENDS
This morning we drive south to the town of St Lucia where we embark on a boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles in the estuary. After lunch, we drive to Balito where the tour ends with a drop off at either King Shaka International airport. Tour ends +/- 16:00pm

Inclusions:

  
MEALS
7 x breakfast, 7 x lunches, 7 x dinners
  
TRANSPORT
Safari Truck or Minibus, 4WD Landcruiser
  
 ACCOMMODATION
7 nights on safari we stay at intimate and casual lodges.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

  • Mpumalanga – Panorama Route sightseeing
  • Kruger National Park – private lodge, game drives and bushwalk
  • eSwatini/Swaziland – craft & traditional medicine markets
  • KwaZulu Natal – bush walks and game drive

Pricing:

01 Jan – 31 Dec 2023
TBC – departure dates are confirmed, please see below.

Tour Dates 2023

27-Feb-23 06-Mar-23
20-Mar-23 27-Mar-23
29-May-23 05-Jun-23
26-Jun-23 03-Jul-23
21-Aug-23 28-Aug-23
04-Sep-23 11-Sep-23
09-Oct-23 16-Oct-23
23-Oct-23 30-Oct-23
06-Nov-23 13-Nov-23
27-Nov-23 04-Dec-23

All dates are guaranteed from 4 clients.

 

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