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Kruger and KwaZulu Safari - Detailed Information

DAY 1

Pretoria - Today is at leisure to enjoy all that the Jacaranda city has to offer. Clients are to meet at Arcadia hotel at 18h30pm for the pre-departure meeting. Here you will meet your crew and fellow travellers. HOTEL

DAY 2

Graskop (390 km - 4 hours) - We leave Pretoria early this morning to make our way to the beautiful undulating landscape of the
Mpumalanga province. We stop off at various viewpoints along the scenic Panorama Route including the famous "God's Window" where the magnificent views abound. (B) CHALET

DAY 3

Kruger National Park (250 km - 6 hours) - After viewing some more of the area's magnificent scenery, we head for the famous Kruger National Park and our first game driving experience. We enter the park in the late afternoon as the day is cooling and begin our search for some of the park's famous inhabitants. After our game viewing, we head back to our "camp" where the viewing deck affords spectacular views of the river and opportunities to see the animals as they approach in the early evening to quench their thirst. (B) LUXURY TENT

DAY 4

Kruger National Park - The best time to see the game is early morning and late afternoon as most animals tend to rest in the hotter hours of the day. We begin our day on a game drive and explore the surrounding area if we are lucky, we may spot some of Africa's big 5! We relax during the heat of the day and go out on a second game drive in the late afternoon to find those animals which have thus far eluded us. (B) LUXURY TENT

DAY 5

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Swaziland (250 km - 6 hours) - We set out early this morning and bid farewell to the Kruger region. We make our way south to the lesser known Kingdom of Swaziland, where after border formalities; we can fully appreciate the panoramic views of this 'tiny' country. This afternoon we have the opportunity to explore some of the options available at Mlilwane. These include walks, bicycle rides and horse riding excursions. Mlilwane was the first of Swaziland's wildlife refuges and is home to many species of antelope and resident bird-life. (B / L) CHALET

DAY 6

St Lucia (415 km - 6 hours) - The town of St Lucia lies nestled between the warm Indian Ocean and a fresh water Estuary. This estuary is home to a wide variety of local bird-life and numerous pods of resident hippo and crocodiles make this unsafe for swimming but offer a great opportunity for sightings when explored by boat. Enjoy the sunset over this striking backdrop while on the lagoon boat cruise. (B) LODGE

DAY 7

St Lucia - Today we have the option to explore the nearby Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park or simply relax at the beach & in the charming town of St. Lucia. The Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park is home to the largest population of black and white rhino in the world. There are various excursions to take part in around the St. Lucia region including walks, hikes, fishing trips and many more. (B) LODGE

DAY 8

Durban - After a leisurely start, we head down the coast to the suburb of Umhlanga, just north of Durban. Umhlanga is well known for its great beaches and has a great many opportunities for a bit of retail therapy. We spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the beautiful sea views and excursions this area has to offer. This evening we may be joined by some new faces that will be starting their tour here. (B) LODGE

DAY 9

Durban - Tour Ends (250 km - 6 hours) - Kruger and KwaZulu Safari is a module of the "Rainbow Nation" tour, and all clients booked on this module will be dropped off in Durban on this day. Drakensberg and Garden Route Explorer is also a module of the "Rainbow Nation" tour, and all clients booked on this tour will be collected in Durban on this day before departing to the Drakensberg. If clients are being dropped off or picked up at this point, we will travel via north Durban. Our tour ends after Breakfast.

Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the itinerary described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. On Day 1 of your tour, you will be advised of any amendments.