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| Viewing: Kruger & Kwazulu Safari |
Package ID: 1883 |
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| Kruger & Kwazulu Safari |
Kruger & Kwazulu Safari:
Short but sweet - This trip takes in the very best of the Kruger Park, Swaziland and KwaZulu Natal. Perfect for those with less time, but who still want to see as much as pos |
This trip begins in Pretoria, South Africa, and travels through the Kruger area & Swaziland before finishing in Durban, South Africa. This trip starts in Pretoria on day 1. Should you wish to explore Pretoria, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation can be booked through us.. Departure Point: Twana Lodge, 42 Boschkop Road, Zwavelpoort, Pretoria Check-In Time: 17h00 on Day 1 Departure Time: 09h00 on Day 2 End Point: On The Beach Lodge, 17 The Promenade, Glenashley, Durban Pre-Departure Meeting: Briefing held at check in Single Supplement of US$160 Included in the tour price: Itinerary as specified, fully equipped safari vehicle, services of trip leader and driver, all accommodation as specified above, all catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D), No Meal (NM) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives. Excluded in the tour price: International airfares, arrival and departure transfers, Single Supplement USD$160, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional National Parks / Reserves entrance fees, gratuities, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis. Please Note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions. All prices are subject to change without prior notice. Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. Kruger & Kwazulu Safari Short but sweet - This trip takes in the very best of the Kruger Park, Swaziland and KwaZulu Natal. Perfect for those with less time, but who still want to see as much as possible of stunning South Africa. We start our safari by making our way to the beautiful undulating landscape of the Mpumalanga province where the awesome Kruger National Park offers the opportunity to experience close encounters with Elephant, Lion, Rhino and Buffalo in their natural, unfenced environment. Next up is the Kingdom of Swaziland, and beautiful World Heritage Site of St Lucia. The safari then concludes in the seaside town of Umhlanga, Durban, where the warm Indian Ocean & beaches provide the perfect setting to end this adventure experience. DAY 1 – Pretoria Today is at leisure to enjoy all that the Jacaranda city has to offer. Clients are to meet at Arcadia hotel at 18h30pm for the pre-departure meeting. Here you will meet your crew and fellow travellers. (NM) HOTEL DAY 2 – Graskop (390 km) We leave Pretoria early this morning to make our way to the beautiful undulating landscape of the Mpumalanga province. We stop off at various viewpoints along the scenic Panorama Route – including the famous “God’s Window” where the magnificent views abound. (B) CHALET DAY 3 – Kruger National Park (250 km) After viewing some more of the area’s magnificent scenery, we head for the famous Kruger National Park and our first game driving experience. We enter the park in the late afternoon as the day is cooling and begin our search for some of the park’s famous inhabitants. After our game viewing, we head back to our “camp” where the viewing deck affords spectacular views of the river and opportunities to see the animals as they approach in the early evening to quench their thirst. (B) LUXURY TENT DAY 4 – Kruger National Park The best time to see the game is early morning and late afternoon as most animals tend to rest in the hotter hours of the day. We begin our day on a game drive and explore the surrounding area – if we are lucky, we may spot some of Africa’s big 5! We relax during the heat of the day and go out on a second game drive in the late afternoon to find those animals which have thus far eluded us. (B) LUXURY TENT DAYS 5 – Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary – Swaziland (250 km) We set out early this morning and bid farewell to the Kruger region. We make our way south to the lesser known Kingdom of Swaziland, where after border formalities; we can fully appreciate the panoramic views of this ‘tiny’ country. This afternoon we have the opportunity to explore some of the options available at Mlilwane. These include walks, bicycle rides and horse riding excursions. Mlilwane was the first of Swaziland’s wildlife refuges and is home to many species of antelope and resident bird-life. (B / L) CHALET DAY 6 – St. Lucia (415 km) The town of St Lucia lies nestled between the warm Indian Ocean and a fresh water Estuary. This estuary is home to a wide variety of local bird-life and numerous pods of resident hippo and crocodiles make this unsafe for swimming – but offer a great opportunity for sightings when explored by boat. Enjoy the sunset over this striking backdrop while on the lagoon boat cruise. (B) LODGE DAY 7 – St. Lucia Today we have the option to explore the nearby Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park or simply relax at the beach & in the charming town of St. Lucia. The Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park is home to the largest population of black and white rhino in the world. There are various excursions to take part in around the St. Lucia region including walks, hikes, fishing trips and many more. (B) LODGE DAY 8 – Durban After a leisurely start, we head down the coast to the suburb of Umhlanga, just north of Durban. Umhlanga is well known for its great beaches and has a great many opportunities for a bit of retail therapy. We spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the beautiful sea views and excursions this area has to offer. This evening we may be joined by some new faces that will be starting their tour here. (B) LODGE DAY 9 – Durban – Tour Ends Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge and we part ways having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! (B) Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. On Day 1 of your tour, you will be advised of any amendments. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS Below is a selection of Optional Excursions available on this trip. Please Note: these prices are approximate and are subject to change, where activities occur away from your base, there may be an additional transfer cost. Gauteng – Soweto Township Tour US$ 50 Hluhluwe / Umfolozi NP Excursion (min 4) US$ 70 The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.
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