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Wildlife Discovery Safari Northbound - Detailed Information

DAY 1

Leaving Durban, drive through sugar cane plantations along the Indian Ocean seaboard to St Lucia, a World heritage site, and enjoy a river cruise on the estuary. Here you may see pelicans, fish eagles, hippos and crocodiles. Continue to Maputaland game reserve and enjoy a late afternoon game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Return to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the African sky (weather permitting). Gazebo Safari Lodge or similar dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 1 game viewing activitiy

DAY 2

After an early breakfast, enter the Kingdom of Swaziland at Golela border post. Continue via the Lebombo Mountains through eastern Swaziland and exit at Mananga border post. Travel to the next private game lodge, with its awe-inspiring views, bordering the Kruger National Park. Arrive in time for high tea and late afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle with an experienced ranger and tracker. Return to the lodge for dinner where an African feast awaits you. Bongani Mountain Lodge or similar dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities

DAY 3

Participate in an early morning bush walk or game drive. After breakfast, depart for the world famous Kruger National Park for game viewing. Stretching over two million hectares, it is unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna. Exit the park and travel to your safari hotel in a lush sub-tropical 'Garden of Eden' setting arriving in the late afternoon. Return to your hotel for dinner under the stars in a traditional African Boma (weather permitting). Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar dinner, bed and breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities

DAY 4

Early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. An open safari vehicle is available as an optional extra. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, we travel via Kowyn's Pass to Graskop. Explore the breathtaking Panorama Route featuring: the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and various waterfalls. Continue with a short visit to the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest, Mac Mac waterfalls and Sabie. A superb meal compliments and completes the day. Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 5

After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, our journey to Johannesburg begins with a visit to Lone Creek Waterfalls. Travel over the historical Long Tom Pass to the towns of Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Witbank. Our tour ends with a drop off at your hotel or Johannesburg International Airport.