Day 1: Panorama Route to Bushveld
Welcome to one of the best Safari tours in South Africa! We start with the great Panorama Route, driving through the historical towns of eMakhazeni (Belfast) and Dullstroom on our way to the 3rd biggest canyon in the world - The Blyde River Canyon. We will look down on the Low Veld from the awe inspiring views at God's Window and stop at the Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the bizarre swirl holes developed eons ago by erosion to show us spectacular rock formations frozen in time. The road drops down the majestic Drakensberg mountains before we arrive in the heart of the Bushveld.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 2: Kruger Park 4x4 Game Drives
Steeped in history and legend, we await you in the Kruger National Park to join us in exploring its vast landscapes and spectacular wildlife. Today you have various options to explore the park on your own in Open Safari Drive vehicles.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: Kruger Park into Swaziland.
The Kruger National Park offers you excellent game viewing options, and some of the best facilities available. Enjoy a game drive through the Southern part of the National Park (Famous for Big 5 sightings) on our way to Swaziland. Get your passport ready to indulge yourself in the beauty of Swaziland, the smallest country in the Southern Hemisphere!
(Overnight 3-star Safari Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Swaziland and Zululand
Today’s drive takes us on a discovering course through a country filled with bygone African traditions and culture. Visit first-hand the magical art of glassblowing when we make a stop at the Ngwenya Glass factory on our way to Hluhluwe, the hub of tourism in KwaZulu Natal.
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5: Free day - Zululand Adventure
You have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area, with various options available. 1. Do a Big 5-drive in the iMfolozi Game Reserve, home to the largest population of White Rhino. 2. Join us on a boat cruise on the St. Lucia wetlands. (The Big 5 and St Lucia Boat cruise can be combined for a full day experience). 3. Enter a world forgotten in time at the Tembe Elephant Park, home to the largest Tuskers in Africa. 4. Scuba Dive at Sodwana Bay. (Pre-booking through Expat Explore essential.)
(Overnight 3-star Bush Lodge)
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6: Zululand to Durban
We depart Hluhluwe and continue South towards Durban, the city of surf, sun and sand. Visit the Moses Mahdiba FIFA World-cup stadium and tour the aquarium at Ushaka marine world.
(Overnight 3-Star City Hotel)
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Durban to Johannesburg
We depart back for the Johannesburg. Time to say good bye to all your new found friends and get back home with a huge smile on your face!
(Breakfast) |