This 12-day tour of South Africa highlights wildlife viewing in Kruger National Park, cultural experiences among the Zulu and Swazi people, and scenic areas along the Garden Route on the coast. The itinerary includes overnight stays in Mpumalanga for game drives in Kruger Park, Swaziland, Zululand, Port Elizabeth, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Stellenbosch, and Cape Town. Activities consist of game viewing, visits to cultural villages, cave tours, lagoon cruises, and wine tasting. Meals include 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
3. TOUR HIGHLIGHTSTOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Big 5 game-viewing in the pristine wilderness
of South Africa’s premier game reserve,
Kruger National Park
• Fascinating cultures of Southern Africa’s
pastoral Swazi and Zulu kingdoms; and the
popular Indian Ocean beach cities
• The beauty and sophistication of the Cape,
with its glorious Garden Route, its world-class
Winelands and the world’s most desirable
city, Cape Town
4. TOUR INFORMATIONTOUR INFORMATION
• Departs: Monday
• Duration: 12 days/11 nights
• Includes: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner,
11 nights’ accommodation, porterage,
transport and sightseeing as specified.
Choice of accommodation options available
• Excludes: Flight and departure tax between
Durban and Port Elizabeth. Please book
DUR/PLZ flight to depart Durban after
12h30
• Note: Minimum 2, maximum 14 guests.
Guests will travel on same vehicle, but will
be dropped off at different accommodation
6. DAY1:MON
Johannesburg-Mpumalanga
Depart Johannesburg and travel to Mpumalanga Province. Scenery includes Blyde
River Canyon and God’s Window. Continue to an area near Hazyview for your
overnight stay. Overnight at Casa Do Sol or similar.
7. DAY2:TUES
Mpumalanga
Early morning coffee or tea. Depart on a game drive (in a closed vehicle) through
Kruger National Park with packed breakfast. Search for “Big Five”. Enjoy prolific
birdlife and numerous other game. Return to hotel for afternoon at leisure. Late
afternoon open vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account).
Overnight at Casa Do Sol or similar. [Breakfast]
8. DAY2&3:TUES&WED
Mpumalanga-SabiSand
PRIVATE GAME LODGE OPTION
Award winning luxury and warm African hospitality. The Sabi Sabi Game Reserve lies
on the banks of the Sabie River, within the Sabi Sand Conservancy and adjacent to the
Kruger National Park. Sabi Sabi offers personal game rangers who ensure exciting and
memorable wildlife experiences. Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. [Full Board basis]
9. DAY3:WED
Mpumalanga
Early morning coffee or tea. Depart on an open vehicle game drive (with English
speaking ranger) through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Return
to the hotel for afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives
available (optional and for own account). Overnight at Casa Do Sol or similar.
[Breakfast]
10. DAY4:THURS
Mpumalanga-Swaziland
After an early breakfast, travel to Swaziland and visit glass factory. Complimentary
(optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. Overnight at Lugogo Sun
or similar. [Breakfast]
11. DAY5:FRI
Swaziland-Zululand
After breakfast, re-enter South Africa. Enjoy afternoon open vehicle game drive
(with English speaking ranger). Travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. Overnight
at Protea Hotel Umfolozi River or similar. [Breakfast]
12. DAY6:SAT
Zululand-Durban
After breakfast, travel to traditional Zulu village for (ethnic) lunch and show
displaying local culture. Overnight at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani or
similar. [Breakfast, Lunch]
13. DAY7:SUN
Durban-PortElizabeth
Transfer for Port Elizabeth flight. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at
leisure (unescorted). Overnight at Garden Court Kings Beach or similar.
[Breakfast]
15. DAY8:MON
PortElizabeth-Knysna
Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Visit Tsitsikamma
National Park and Storm’s River Mouth (weather permitting). Afternoon at leisure
at hotel. Overnight at The Rex Hotel or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]
16. DAY9:TUES
Knysna
Leisurely start. Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of
Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight at The
Rex Hotel or similar. [Breakfast, Lunch]
