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.
Price: (Valid: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010)
€990 pps
9 Days Safari
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Highlights
* Panorama Route
* Kruger National Park
* Mlilwane nature Reserve
* St. Lucia Boat Cruise
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Departs from: Pretoria - Ends: Durban
Includes
* 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.
Kruger and Kwazulu Safari Itinerary
Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
Day 1 PRETORIA [Hotel NM]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 2 GRASKOP [Chalets B]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Chalets
Distance/time: approx. 390km
Day 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [Luxury Tent B]
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.
Includes: Entrance fees and game drives
Overnight: Luxury Tent
Day 4 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [Luxury Tent B]
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.
Includes: Game Drives
Overnight: Luxury Tents
Day 5 SWAZILAND [Chalets BL]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Chalets
Distance/time: approx. 250km
Day 6 ST LUCIA [Lodge B]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Lodge
Distance/time: approx. 415km
Day 7 ST LUCIA [Lodge B]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Lodge
Optional activities: Fishing, hikes, walks ect.
Day 8 DURBAN [Lodge B ]
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.
Includes:N/A
Overnight: Lodge
Day 9 DURBAN [B]
Our tour ends after breakfast from the lodge and we part ways having just
experienced a trip of a lifetime!
Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject
to local road conditions and photo stops!
PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour departs from Pretoria, South Africa, please make sure
that you are there well ahead of time. This tour ends in Durban, South
Africa.
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