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7 Days Holiday Trips from the spectacular scenery of the Mpumalanga region and world renowned Big 5 game viewing experiences of the Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game reserve to the culture-rich villages of the Zulu kingdom of Swaziland.
When you combine the Kruger National Park, an icon of the wildlife world and the Kingdoms of eSwatini and Zululand, you have a mighty experience designed to take your travel desires to new heights.
It all begins in Johannesburg, where you will begin the first leg, a trip into Mpumalanga to marvel at the scenery along the Panorama Route. It’s then on to the Kruger National Park, where the Big Five roam, wild and free. Sightings are of an extraordinary calibre and an open vehicle game drive with a passionate guide will thrill and excite.
You will then travel to eSwatini, an independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its colourful and vibrant culture. The people of eSwatini are the main attraction, where you will learn all about their traditions and customs. A cruise on Lake St Lucia awaits in Zululand, where hippos and crocodiles abound. The journey ends in Durban.
The Kruger & Zulu Kingdoms Tours has a spectacular program for any traveller. The tour includes collection from the airport in Johannesburg and drop-off at the airport in Durban.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Traverse the famous Long Tom Pass en route from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
- Visit the spectacularly scenic Three Rondavels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window
- Experience an open vehicle game safari in the Kruger National Park including an introduction to the KNP anti-poaching Dog Unit
- Meet the friendly people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and experience their culture through singing and dancing
- Boat game cruise on Lake St Lucia
- Meals included in this trip support sustainable food production with at least 30% of the food on the menu being sourced locally (within 50-80km) of where it’s prepared
TOUR DEPARTS ON SUNDAYS
*This tour travels through eSwatini (Swaziland). Please check visa requirements, as certain nationalities may require visas to travel through eSwatini (Swaziland).
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Summary
6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
7 days
Day 1, Johannesburg (35km) Upon arrival, you will be greeted and collected by a representative to be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. You have the option of taking an afternoon Soweto tour (own account).
Day 2, Johannesburg and Mpumalanga (425km) Depart Johannesburg after breakfast and head for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to the Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise Country”. Dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld, we travel via the historic towns of Dullstroom and Lydenburg. After traversing the famous Long Tom Pass, we travel via Sabie and arrive late afternoon into Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park. Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3, Mpumalanga (320 km) After an early morning breakfast, we’ll drive along the spectacular ‘Panorama Route’, offering views of amazing scenery including the 26-kilometre long Blyde River Canyon (home to the Three Rondavels), Bourke’s Luck Potholes and historic God’s Window, a breath-taking view (weather permitting) of the edge of the escarpment taking in the Kruger National Park. We arrive back in Hazyview in the late afternoon where the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax. Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4, Mpumalanga (120kms) The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game safari (with English speaking game ranger) through the Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast. Search for the ‘Big Five’ as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species. The game safari includes an introduction to the Anti-Poaching Dog Unit (Project Watchdog), which was established because of the increase in rhino poaching worldwide. An afternoon open vehicle game drive is available as an extension to the morning game drive (optional and for your own account). Breakfast & Dinner Day 5, Mpumalanga - eSwatini (310kms) This morning we travel to eSwatini (Swaziland), an independent Kingdom within the borders of South Africa, known for its lovely scenery, crafts and colourful indigenous culture. An interactive cultural experience inclusive of lunch introduces us to the charming people of eSwatini (Swaziland) and their traditions. We travel via the capital city, Mbabane, to the beautiful Ezulwini Valley for an overnight in eSwatini (Swaziland) and a sumptuous dinner at your hotel. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6, eSwatini - Zululand (360kms) After breakfast, we will continue south through eSwatini (Swaziland), before re-entering South Africa. Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. There is an option to enjoy an afternoon open vehicle safari (optional and for your own account with an English-speaking game ranger) in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, which contains an immense diversity of fauna and flora and is particularly famous for its conservation of black and white rhino. Overnight in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. Breakfast
Day 7, Zululand - Durban (275kms) This morning we will join a cruise on Lake St Lucia (depending on favourable weather conditions) before departing for Durban. Our journey takes us past traditional Zulu Kraals, Eucalyptus plantations and sugar cane fields. We arrive in Durban in the early afternoon where the tour ends on arrival. Breakfast
The 7-Day Kruger and Zulu Kingdom Tour ends
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7 Day Kruger and Zulu Kingdom Tour
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Per person sharing | Single |
| Jan - Apr 2024 | R27,650 | R33,320 |
| May - Jul 2024 | R26,530 | R32,170 |
| Aug - Dec 2024 | R27,900 | R33,725 |
| Please Note: The tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to confirm a departure. Single rates apply to singles travelling with other passengers. | ||
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Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency exchange, fluctuations and any unforeseen circumstances, without prior notice.
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| 2024 | |
| January | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| February | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| March | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| April | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| May | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| June | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| August | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| September | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| October | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| November | 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| December | 1, 8 |
Enhance your journey with an optional excursion, available for pre-booking, subject to a minimum of 2 adults travelling:
DAY 1 – SUNDAY – JOHANNESBURG – AFTERNOON SOWETO TOUR – R 1 080.00 per person Soweto is unlike any suburb you’ve ever seen or been to, yet the history of struggle encapsulated here is a cornerstone of the South African story.
DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE GAME SAFARI – R 990.00 per person For the wildlife enthusiasts a second open vehicle safari, as an extension to the morning safari, in one of the world’s most renowned game reserves.
DAY 6 – FRIDAY – HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI PARK – AFTERNOON OPEN VEHICLE GAME SAFARI – R 1 065.00 per person Enjoy an afternoon, 3-hour open vehicle game safari into the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve and world-renowned for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme.
