Kruger And The Kingdoms – South Africa
6 Nights
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
Traverse the famous Long Tom Pass en route from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Visit the spectacular scenic Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window
Experience an open vehicle game safari in the Kruger National Park
Meet the friendly people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and experience their culture through singing and dancing
Boat game cruise on Lake St Lucia
Variety of optional excursions available to enhance the journey
Please Inquire For Full Itinerary
- Group size
- Minimum 2 guests / Maximum 18 guests
- Duration
- 7 Days/6 Nights
- Routing
- JOHANNESBURG – DURBAN (UMHLANGA)
- Visa Requirements
- This tour travels through eSwatini (Swaziland). Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas to travel through eSwatini (Swaziland).
Day by day
Day 1
Johannesburg
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The remainder of the day is at leisure and unescorted. Why not enjoy an optional (own account) sightseeing tour of Soweto, learning more about the struggle for freedom in South Africa, or simply relax at your hotel? At 19h00 we will meet at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.
Distance travelled today: 35 kms
Days 2 - 5
Johannesburg - Mpumalanga
Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg. After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.
[Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 425 kms
Days 5 - 6
MPUMALANGA – eSWATINI (SWAZILAND)
This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience and lunch introduce us to the charming people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for overnight in eSwatini (Swaziland) with a sumptuous dinner at your hotel. [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Distance travelled today: 310 kms
DAY 6
eSWATINI (SWAZILAND) - ZULULAND
After breakfast we will continue south through eSwatini (Swaziland), before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (optional and for own account with an English-speaking game ranger) in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino. Overnight in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 360 kms
DAY 7
Zululand – Durban (Umhlanga)
This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive in Durban in the early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival. [Breakfast]
Distance travelled today: 275 kms
Enhance the journey with optional excursions on the tour, available for pre-booking, subject to minimum of 2 people travelling.
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What’s included
Included In Rates
- 6 Nights’ accommodation including porterage
- Transportation including toll fees in air-conditioned vehicles
- Services of a professional English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Excluded From Rates
- Visa Fees
- International / Regional Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Staff Gratuities
- PCR tests & Covid-19 related requirements
- CHILD POLICY: Due to the potential disruption of the tour and other guests we regret that we do not accept reservations for children under the age of 2 years, on any Day Tour. The minimum age for Long Distance Tours is 8 years old.
- ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is as specified in the itinerary or brochure and is based on 2 people sharing a twin-bedded room. Single accommodation is available at an extra cost.
- MEALS: Meals included are as specified in the tour itinerary. Please request full itinerary for details.
- TRANSPORT: Transportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles, coaches, minibuses or sedan vehicles appropriate to the requirements of the tour.
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