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| Viewing: Wildlife & Culture Explorer |
Package ID: 201 |
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| Wildlife & Culture Explorer |
An incredible 'Gold Class' tour of culture and wildlife in an exhilarating package accompanied by an expert guide throughout!
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I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 1
Depart from Johannesburg and travel to the 'Province of the Rising Sun', Mpumalanga, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Travel over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. Visit the waterfalls before arriving at the elegant hideaway. Enjoy a delectable dinner that can only be described as a 'culinary masterpiece'.
Lone Creek River Lodge (River Suites) or similar – dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
DAY 2
Enjoy a full English breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River before departing via Pilgrims Rest to the breathtaking Panoramic Route featuring, the Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God's Window and Lisbon Waterfalls. Proceed to the exclusive private game lodge, arriving in time for high tea. Late afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker who will endeavor to spoil you with sightings of the 'big five'.
Enjoy a safari style bush dinner under the stars (weather permitting)
Tinga Private Game Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities
DAY 3
Enjoy an early morning bush walk or game drive. After brunch, leave for the Kruger National Park. Established in 1898, this National Park at over 2 million hectares is unrivalled in the diversity of its flora and fauna. Leave the Kruger Park and continue onward to the Kingdom of Swaziland, via the capital city of Mbabane. Visit the Ngwenya Glass Factory with a late afternoon arrival at the luxury hotel situated in the majestic Ezulwini Valley.
Fine dining and an evening of entertainment and excitement awaits you.
Royal Swazi Spa or similar – dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
DAY 4
After a sumptuous breakfast, visit a typical Swazi Market and the Swazi candle factory. Travel through pineapple plantations and beautiful mountainous scenery, leave Swaziland and proceed to the next exclusive private game lodge. After high tea, set out on an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle. Experienced game rangers and trackers are sure to enthrall you with the best game viewing this private reserve has to offer. Enjoy a truly African cultural experience and bush dinner (weather permitting) before retiring to your luxurious villa.
Thanda Private Game Reserve or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities
DAY 5
Enjoy an early morning game drive. After brunch, travel via to St Lucia, a World Heritage Site. Enjoy a river cruise on the estuary known as 'birder’s paradise'. Here pelicans, flamingoes, hippos and crocodiles may be seen. Driving through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard toward the bustling city of Durban and drop off at hotel or Durban International Airport.
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Overall, included from Safari:
• 24 hr back up service whilst guests are on safari
• Anticipated weather conditions, so that clients arrive prepared
• Personal meet and greet service at Johannesburg International
• Personalised and tailor-made itineraries
Package rates:
Valid from 01 January – 30 November 2008:
ZAR 16 350.00 per person sharing
ZAR 3 850.00 single supplement
Please Note:
'Or similar' - the properties included in the itinerary will be booked first, however if they are not available at time of reservation a hotel of the same standard will be booked in place of the original.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS TOUR
Superb 'Gold Class' accommodation at excellent value
Small vehicles for personalised service
Experienced, knowledgable, expert guides
Luxury, safe, air-conditioned vehicle
DAYS
5 Days and 4 Nights
MIN / MAX PAX
Two / Six
DEPARTURES
Every Monday of the month - departure from Johannesburg
ARRIVAL
Approximately 15h00 in Durban
VEHICLE
Air-conditioned Minibus
MEALS
As per itinerary
CLOTHING
Light safari clothing is sufficient. From May to Sept warm clothing is required. Some hotels may require 'smart casual' dress for dinner. Luggage kindly to be kept to a minimum.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
No inoculations are required but an anti-malaria precaution is strongly recommended.
VISA / PASSPORT
As we enter Swaziland, passport and visa conditions apply.
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
English and German. Various guides available on request.
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