Two Kingdoms + Kruger Park 5-7 days
Mpumalanga – Kruger National Park – Swaziland – St Lucia Wetlands – Shakaland – Durban
Day 1
We travel from Johannesburg via Middelburg, Dullstroom and Lydenburg to the famous Blyde River Canyon with its splendid panoramic views and the bizarre Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Overnight in Hazyview, the gateway to the Kruger National Park.
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Day 2
Early morning departure to the Kruger National Park for full day of game viewing trying to spot the “Big Five”. Overnight in Parks Board restcamp.
Day 3
After morning game spotting we exit the Kruger National Park and, via Jeppe’s Reef and Piggs Peak, enter the mountainous kingdom of Swaziland. Depending on time, visit to a local craft market and a glass or tapestry factory. Overnight in Mbabane, the capital of Swaziland.
Day 4
After breakfast we visit a local candle factory and head through vast sugar cane plantations for the land of the Zulus, crossing the border at Golela. Overnight at Mkuze.
Day 5
We continue to the St. Lucia Wetlands (world heritage site) and, weather permitting, set out by boat to marvel at the vast bird and aquatic wildlife (major breeding colonies of crocodiles and hippopotamus). We travel on to Shakaland, a Zulu beehive village, where we enjoy traditional hospitality: cultural show, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Our next stop is the popular sea-side resort of Umhlanga where we visit the Shark Research Institute. The tour will come to an end in Durban, South Africa’s largest harbour.
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Option 1
We travel via Pretoria to the still working Premier Diamond Mine in Cullinan, where the world’s largest diamond was found. After a light lunch we continue east to the Mpumalanga province and overnight near Machadodorp.
Option 2
We start the day with a visit to the Sudwala Caves, walk through the historical mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest and continue along the Panorama Route (Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes) to our overnight stop in Hazyview.
Some Additional Possibilities:
Flight to Port Elizabeth for a trip via Garden Route to Cape Town or fly directly to Cape Town.
Return to Johannesburg, including a trip via Natal Midlands and Drakensberg mountains (refer Tour 4).
Drive/fly back to Johannesburg directly.
Tour Extentions:
Johannesburg is the start and end of most of our tours and here Afritours cc can offer you a range of exciting day tours, from “historical” Soweto and the Apartheid Museum to City Tours, Museum visits, visits to the Cheetah Breeding & Research Farm and so much more. www.afritours.de/shorttours&daytours
Johannesburg is also synonymous with shopping – the ‘City of Gold’ truly has much to offer in line with ‘retail therapy’. Speak to us to put together a great Johannesburg package that is filled with shopping and entertainment… and with our range of accommodation options in Johannesburg, there is something for everyone.
Cape Town is the top tourist destination in Africa – you will not be disappointed. We can offer you a wide range of hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts to choose from in and around Cape Town, as well as an exciting day tour ‘line-up’ that takes in Cape Town and her surrounds.
Cape Town is the ideal “port of departure” for our Garden Route guided overland tours, an area most aptly named for it is a Garden of Eden, lush forests, scenic mountain passes, coastal hamlets and some of the best beaches in South Africa:
• 4-5 day fully escorted tour – Departing Cape Town and travelling up the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth.
• 4 Day fully escorted tour – Departing Cape Town and travelling up the Garden Route, circling back on itself to end off again in Cape Town.
Discuss your Southern African dream vacation with us – we will gladly help to organize it for you.
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