Arrival

Set off this morning from Johannesburg, travelling east to Mpumalanga, (‘Place where the Sun rises’) via Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. After passing through the J.G Strijdom Tunnel, marvel at the mountainous scenery whilst passing through a homeland, formerly known as Lebowa.  Continue to your private game lodge near the Kruger national Park.  Arrive in time for afternoon tea, followed by your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle.  Return to the lodge for dinner.

Take an early morning bush walk or game drive. Then, after breakfast depart for the Panorama Route where you will see Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Mac Mac Waterfalls. Arrive at your overnight destination in the late afternoon. Casa

After an early breakfast, enter the Kruger National Park to look for the Big Five and the diverse flora and faun. After almost a full day of game viewing.  Exit the park and travel to the Kingdom of Swaziland.  Visit Ngwenya glass factory en route to your hideaway in the Mlilwane Wildlife sanctuary.

Enjoy a firsthand glimpse into Swaziland’s Rich Cultural Heritage by visiting the Esitjeni Umphakatsi, bordering Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, and experience an interaction with the local people of this vibrant community (weather dependent).  Leave the wonderful country of Swaziland and re-enter South Africa, making your way to the town of Hluhluwe.

Start the day with a game drive in a closed vehicle in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Next visit iSimangaliso Wetland Park in the St. Lucia Estuary where you’ll enjoy a river cruise to see the prolific wetlands bird life, hippo sand crocodiles. Afterwards follow the Indian Ocean coastline south to the bustling city of Durban, arriving in the late afternoon. The tour ends here with either a drop-off at the airport or you may choose to spend an addition night at Shakaland, a traditional Zulu ‘Umuzi’ or homestead, the home of the Zulus.