The Kruger and Kingdoms tour is the perfect balance between wild and tame, culture and creativity, and allows you to really experience the majesty of this special corner of Africa.
South Africa > Kruger National Park > KwaZulu Natal > Durban > Zululand
Overview
6 Days, 5 Nights
Enjoy six truly royal, fully escorted days! You’ll visit some of South Africa’s finest scenic sights and most prolific Big Five game-viewing country. This is an African journey which begins in earnest in the quaint historical mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, and meanders through the unique, awe-inspiring landscape of Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. You’ll venture out into the vast expanses of Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle, in pursuit of the legendary Big Five. It’s a thrilling excursion guaranteed to get the heart racing, as the Park’s diverse landscape and wildlife reveal their treasures.
Your tour also incorporates the regal little Kingdom of Swaziland, where you’ll be inducted into the way of life by a full Swazi cultural experience and a visit to traditional craft market.
The adventure draws to a close on a leisurely boat cruise on the World Heritage Site of Lake St Lucia… but not before you’ve seen the magnificent hippos and crocodiles which patrol the waters.
Highlights
Diverse blend of scenery, history, culture and wildlife on one itinerary
Big Five tracking in Kruger National Park
Local arts and craft: glass, beads, baskets, candles and carvings
Birders delight - over 367 species
Cruise beautiful Lake St Lucia
Itinerary
Day 1 - Pilgrim's Rest
Depart for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. Explore Pilgrim’s Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered.
Day 2 - God's Window
This morning gasp at the glory that is God’s Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We explore the quaint village of Graskop before arriving mid afternoon at our overnight hotel.
Day 3 - Kruger National Park
Set off before breakfast in open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species.
Day 4 - Swaziland
Drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland.. Enjoy a Swazi cultural experience, then visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. Next stop is the capital city Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings.
Day 5 - Zululand
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and color imaginable. Then on into Zululand, arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species.
Day 6 - Durban
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind.
Details
- Touring in air-conditioned mini and midi-buses
- Services of a professional tour guide
- 5 nights in 3 star accommodation with private facilities
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Hotel porterage
- Kruger National Park Conservation Levy
Group Size
Minimum 2
Dates
Mondays, year round
Price
From $1,420 per person twin share
Trip Terms
Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply. Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. Airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices are current at time of posting (2/29/12) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed.
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