Touring South Africa – Kruger and Kingdoms – a fully escorted overland tour.
KRUGER AND KINGDOMS
7 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES – a fully ESCORTED OVERLAND TOUR – Enjoy some of the best attractions South Africa has to offer
The KRUGER and KINGDOMS
It’s a truly royal seven days, fully escorted, so you’re taken directly to some of South Africa’s finest scenic sights and most prolific Big Five game-viewing country. Culture and wildlife come alive with vibrant finesse.
God’s Window is one of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve’s most spectacular viewpoints. At God’s Window, majestic cliffs plunge down 700m and, on a clear day, you’ll be able to see over the famous Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on South Africa’s border to Mozambique.
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1: (SUN) JOHANNESBURG
Upon arrival you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers.
**Protea Hotel Wanderers (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 35 kms
DAY 2: (MON) JOHANNESBURG > MPUMALANGA (B)
This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa; gasp at the glory of God’s Window, with a boundless view of mountains and fertile plains and finally a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes before heading to Hazyview.
Overnight: **Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 425 kms
DAY 3: (TUE) MPUMALANGA (B)
After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26 kilometre-long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes’ and historic God’s Window, a breathtaking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. We arrive back in Hazyview in the early afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or join an afternoon game experience (optional and for own account).
Overnight: **Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 320 kms
DAY 4: (WED) MPUMALANGA
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari (with English speaking game ranger) through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives are available (optional & for own account).
*Overnight: *Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 120 kms
DAY 5: (THU) MPUMALANGA > SWAZILAND (B,L,D)
Overnight: **Royal Swazi Sun (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 310 kms
DAY 6: (FRI) SWAZILAND > ZULULAND (B)
After breakfast we will continue south through 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.
Overnight: **Anew Hotel Hluhluwe (standard room) or similar**
Distance travelled today: 360 kms
DAY 7: (SAT) ZULULAND > DURBAN (UMHLANGA) (B)
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.
Distance travelled today: 275 kms
TOUR ENDS ON ARRIVAL IN DURBAN
PRICE OF THIS TOUR
R18500 per person sharing
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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
6 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 1 Dinner
Accommodation | Transportation | Porterage
Sightseeing as specified
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EXCLUSIONS:
Meals and entrances not mentioned in the itinerary.
Items of a personal nature. Drinks.
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VISA REQUIREMENTS
This tour travels through Swaziland.
Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas in order to travel through Swaziland.
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2019 DEPARTURE DATES
All guaranteed departures are in English on the dates shown below.
6, 13, 20, 27 Jan
3, 10, 17, 24 Feb
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar
7, 14, 21, 28 Apr
5, 12, 19, 26 May
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun
7, 14, 21, 28 Jul
4, 11, 18, 25 Aug
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep
6, 13, 20, 27 Oct
3, 10, 17, 24 Nov
1, 8, 15 Dec
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A BOUTIQUE GUESTHOUSE
This is our Guesthouse in the Philippines. It is one of the very few places in South East Asia where you will find a wide selection of South African foods and drinks. Come stay as a guest and leave as a friend.
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