Wildlife & Culture !
Kruger National Park and Swaziland
Tour Summary
Kruger National Park Highlights
- Big Five National Park
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Wildlife specialist guide
- Night drive on open vehicle
- Optional bush walk (on request)
Mpumalanga Panorama Route Highlights
- Blyde River Canyon
- Bourke's Luck Potholes
- God’s Window
- Graskop
- Pilgrim's Rest
- Sabie
Swaziland Highlights
- Cultural experience
- Meet the Swazis and their handcrafts
Duration
Accommodation
- Kruger Park chalets with private bathroom, air conditioning
and a fridge
- Swaziland guesthouse with en suite bathroom overlooking the
Ezulwini Valley
Route
- Departs any day from Johannesburg / Pretoria
- Ends in Johannesburg / Pretoria
Meals
- Breakfasts and dinners daily
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kruger National Park, Big Five Game Viewing Starts Here !
Morning pickup at your hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria and depart for
the Kruger National Park. Travel through the Highveld with its open grassy
plains and maize fields. Descend 1000 meters to the Lowveld and game viewing will start on
entering the world renowned game reserve.Your guide is experienced in spotting the wildlife which have an
uncanny ability of camouflaging themselves. Traditional dinner will be
prepared for you over an open
campfire. Dine to the sounds of an African night. Hyena and lion may be
heard roaring in the distance !
Overnight: Chalet with en suite bathroom, Skukuza or similar
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : Kruger National Park, Wildlife Safaris and a Night Drive
Start with coffee, tea and rusks before leaving for an early morning
game drive. You will be thrilled by the sights of the wildlife in their natural
environment. Your guide will continue to introduce you to many interesting
aspects of the environment. The ecosystem will come alive to you as you understand how the animals,
trees, plants and insect life all interact.
Midday relax or browse the curio shop. Later in the afternoon, once the
heat of the day has passed, enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Night drive in an open vehicle with a Park guide. Limited seats
available, so advance booking is essential.
Overnight: Chalet with en suite bathroom, Satara or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3 : Panorama Route, Mpumalanga
Last game drive ! This is your chance to spot any wildlife which may
have eluded you until now. Look out for lion, giraffe, elephant, hippo,
crocodile, zebra and many others.
A guided bush walk can be arranged on request.
Travel via the scenic Panorama Route of the Mpumalanga escarpment.
Visit sights such as the awe inspiring Blyde River Canyon, God's Window,
Bourke's Luck Potholes, Sabie, Mac Mac Falls and Graskop.
Arrive late afternoon at your Lowveld guesthouse, with its lush gardens
tranquil atmosphere.
Overnight: Mpumalanga Guesthouse
Meals: Brunch and dinner
Day 4 : Swaziland, Culture and Crafts
Depart for Swaziland and enter the smallest country in the Southern
Hemisphere. Swaziland is a pretty country of rolling hills and friendly
people. Drive via Piggs Peak to Mbabane and Manzini and visit the Mantenga
Craft Market where you will be able to interact
with Swazi people and enjoy some of their culture.
Overnight: Swaziland Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5 : Fond Farewells !
After a morning visit to the Swazi Candle Factory and Ngwenya Glass
Factory depart the Peaceful Kingdom of Swaziland. Arrive late afternoon in
Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Meals: Breakfast
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