11 Day Explore Kruger and Coast Safari Comfort
R20,645
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| Tour Style | Accommodated Small Group |
|---|---|
| Countries Visited | South Africa, Swaziland |
| Starts | Johannesburg |
| Ends | Durban |
| Group Size | Max 17 |
| Age Range | 18 - 55 Years and older |
Why book this trip?
Enjoy this 11 Day Explore Kruger and Coast Safari in Comfort which starts off in the big city of Johannesburg. Spend your nights in comfortable lodges, one of them being in the great Kruger National Park where animals roam freely. With loads of walking and driving safaris you will definitely get to see the Big 5!
We pay visits to an assortment of African eco-system’s as well as the highlights of the country, but leave the worn paths in order to explore the beautifully vast wilderness. Our overnight stops are spent in immaculate reserves where many conservation and game introduction projects have been created, providing unique accommodation and gorgeous surrounds. This adventure requires a certain amount of flexibility as well as an intrepid mentality.
Tour Overview
Departing from Johannesburg
Ends in Durban
Explore South Africa's Kruger and East Coast Game Reserves and it's incredible scenery, plentiful wildlife, various cultures and first world norms, topped with a refreshing and invigorating climate. These factors make this tour a magnificent adventure not to be missed. The tour requires participation from all group members. This entails assisting with the food preparation, washing of dishes and keeping the truck clean. Please keep in mind that flexibility and an open mind is needed on the trip. The guide is registered with the Field Guide Association of Southern Africa (FGASA). The tour has been designed to include all highlights in the price and thus avoid any hidden surprises. On the accommodated trip all equipment is provided including linen including towels.
Highlights
- Swaziland Kingdom
- “Big Five” Game Walks
- Open Vehicle Game Drives
- Game Reserves/National Parks
- Kruger National Park
- Zululand Game Reserve
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Unspoiled Beaches
Included
- Itinerary as specified
- Fully equipped safari vehicle
- Services of tour leader
- All accommodation
- All catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees
- Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified (Meals not shown will be to the clients account)
- The price includes all transport
- Accommodation
- Food, coffee, tea, fruit juice at breakfast etc
- Group equipment
- Permits and entry fees
- Optional pony ride
- Professional guides
Excluded
- International Airfares
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal spending money
- Visa costs
- Border taxes
- Passports
- Vaccinations
- Personal taxes (including departure and border taxes)
- All optional activities
- Unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities
- Gratuities
- Sleeping bag if needed
- Restaurant meals (other than those listed)
- All drinks
- Tips
- Laundry
- Other items of a personal nature
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg to Kruger Bush Camp
Leaving at 06h30 from the City of Gold, Johannesburg, we journey through the picturesque route that leads us to Mpumalanga. On the way, we pay a visit to Dullstroom, make our way down to the Drakensburg Escarpment and into the lowveld where we spend the next 2 nights in a comfortable Bush Camp in a private reserve within the greater Kruger National Park, an area where animals roam naturally and unrestricted. Being neighbours to the Kruger National Park, our tents are beautifully designed in order to blend in with our surrounds. The camp has soft beds, en-suite bathrooms, a revitalizing splash pool and incredible views over the vegetation that encircles us. In the evening, dinner is prepared on a crackling open fire.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Kruger Bushveld Camp
We begin today by dipping local rusks into a good cup of coffee before embarking on a lovely game walk. We trek for around three hours, seeking out game and making frequent stops in order to be educated about the ways of the bush. A guide and tracker will lead you through all the walks in the Park. We make our way back to camp for an early afternoon brunch, after which we spend some time unwinding by the pool. At midday, we climb aboard an open vehicle in order to conduct a game drive that transforms into a lengthy, but thrilling, evening game drive. Residing in the bush in the evening grants us the chance to observe plenty of nocturnal creatures which would usually be difficult to spot. Dinner is a delicious bush ‘braai’, before we are lulled to sleep by the distant calls of the wild.
Meals: Brunch, Dinner
Day 3: Panarama Route – Hazyview
Up early, after a sumptuous breakfast we set off for the beautiful Panorama Route. First up, Blyde River Canyon, then on to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Gods Window, and the cosy little town of Graskop where we will enjoy an lunch at Harry’s Pancake Bar (own expense). After lunch we head down the Kowyn Pass to a traditional village where we will meet the local Shangaan people. After a full day, we make our way to the Greenfire Lodge Hazyview and our log cabin in the indigenous forest on the banks of the Sabie River – we will spend two nights here.
Meals Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Kruger National Park
We depart from our bush camp early today in order to journey to the famous Kruger National Park, where we spend the rest of the day observing game from the fantastic height of our safari vehicle. We indulge in a delectable picnic in the afternoon, and spend the evening in one of the camps situated within the Park.
Meals: Brunch, Dinner
Days 5: Swaziland – Zululand
We journey south through the Kingdom of Swaziland, into an area of incredible scenery and past countless traditional homesteads and curio markets en-route. We then enter Zululand, a region once ruled by the famous Shaka Zulu. This area is filled with game reserves and remarkable scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Zululand
We have a leisurely start to our day before enjoying a game experience in the reserve. Home to many indigenous animals due to the type of vegetation found here, this is a unique opportunity to see many animals. We will go on guided walks with trained guides who have a wealth of experience to share with us. We also enjoy canoeing taking in the fauna and flora that surrounds us on this peaceful trip. We will enjoy a lovely picnic lunch in the middle of the bush. Tonight we return to our comfortable abode.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – 8: Drakensburg
We head up into the hills of Kwazulu Natal which are packed with history around the wars raged during the Boer and Zulu wars. Our lunch stop will be at one of the famous battlefields in the area where we will have time to learn a bit more. This afternoon we reach the majestic Drakensberg mountain range, “Barrier of Spears”. We transfer to a 4X4 vehicle, and then enjoy an exciting drive (or walk) on mountain tracks high up to the Greenfire Lodge Drakensburg.
We spend two nights here in cosy log cabins and will have a day of hiking, exploring, and simply enjoying the wonders of this National Heritage Site. A walk to the San Rock Art gallery is well worth it and for the more adventurous pony trekking is also available.
Meals Included: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Days 9 – 10: Dolphin Coast
After a leisurely start we are transferred back down to our vehicle and head for the beauty of the Indian Ocean. We journey today through the Natal Midlands, pit stopping at small art and craft shops, view arts and other interesting attractions. Lunch today at Nottingham road will be at your own expense today. After this we will return to our lodgings for the next two nights.
Our accommodation is right on the beach at the Greenfire Lodge Dolphin Coast which makes you feel like you are on a beautiful island with waves crashing and the feel of sand between your toes. Enjoy a day that is open for you to do as you wish by swimming in the warm sun and lazing on the beach. You can also take a walk to the village and get acquainted with the locals here. Look forward to a fish braai here on the patio of the lodge. Please note that lunch and dinner are at your own expense.
Meals included: Breakfast x2, Dinner
Day 11: Durban
Our adventurous tour winds to an end after breakfast, or you can choose to stay another night at the lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activities
Inclusive in tour price
- Big Five Game Walks
- Open Vehicle Game Drives
- Game Reserves/National Parks
- Hluhluwe Game Reserve
- Swaziland Kingdom
Other Activities
Below is a selection of optional activities available on this tour. These excursions are booked and paid to your Tour Leader once you are on tour.
- Sea Kayaking
- Bunge Jumping
- Quad Biking
- Ushaka Marine World
Dates
| Tour dates | Availability | Enquire |
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Highlights
Highlights
- Swaziland Kingdom
- “Big Five” Game Walks
- Open Vehicle Game Drives
- Game Reserves/National Parks
- Kruger National Park
- Zululand Game Reserve
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Unspoiled Beaches
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