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Kruger, The Kingdoms & Beach
Kruger, The Kingdoms & Beach
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Highlights: Kruger National Park, Eswatini, Hluhluwe, St Lucia, Durban Beach


Other Departures: Edinburgh - £3335, Belfast - £2885, Newcastle - £2875, Manchester - £2875, Birmingham - £3009, Norwich - £3385, Dublin - £2679, Bristol - £2679


Departure Dates From Johannesburg:


Jan 24 - 07:14:21:28
Feb 24 - 04:11:18:25
Marc 24 - 03:10:17:24:31
Apr 24 - 07:14:21:28
May 24 - 05:12:19:26
Jun 24 - 02:09:16:23 30
Jul 24 - 07:14:21:28
Aug 24 - 4:1:18:25
Sept 24 - 01:08:15:22:29
Oct 24 - 06:13:20:27
Nov 24 - 03:10:17:24
Dec 24 - 01:08


Itinerary:
Day 1 - Johannesburg.

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you’ll be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel.
Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa.
It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.
The remainder of the day is at leisure and unescorted.
Why not enjoy an optional (own account) sightseeing tour of Soweto, learn more about the struggle for freedom in South Africa, or simply relax at your hotel? At 19h00 we will meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet fellow travellers.
Overnight: Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers.
Distance travelled today: 35 km


Day 2 - Johannesburg - Mpumalanga
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 in Hazyview, the safari hub of the Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 425 km


Day 3 - Mpumalanga
After 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 breathtaking 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. Shangaan Cultural Dinner experience,
for an African dinner feast and an evening of traditional Shangaan storytelling and entertainment.

Overnight: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 320 km


Day 4 - Mpumalanga - Kruger National Park
The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle safari (with English speaking game ranger) through the Kruger National Park with a pre-packed breakfast.
Kruger is one of the world’s greatest national parks, home to a stunning array of wildlife.
Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game species.
The afternoon is at leisure at your hotel. An afternoon open vehicle game drive is available as an extension to the morning game drive.
Experience an exclusive el fresco bridge dinner, overlooking the magnificent Sabie River under a star-studded sky.

Overnight: Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Distance travelled today: 120 km


Day 5 - Mpumalanga - Eswatini (Swaziland)
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 and lunch introduce 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) with a sumptuous buffet dinner at your hotel.

Overnight: Royal Swazi Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance travelled today: 310 km


Day 6 - eSwatini (Swaziland) - Zululand
After breakfast, we will continue south through Eswatini (Swaziland), before re-entering South Africa.
Travel into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas.
Afternoon open vehicle safari 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 rhinos.

Overnight: Anew Hotel Hluhluwe Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance travelled today: 360 km


Day 7 - Zululand - Durban (Umhlanga)
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. [Breakfast]
Overnight: The Capital pearls Umhlanga hotel
Superior Studio.
Meals: Breakfast.
Distance travelled today: 275 km


Day 8 -10 - Durban Beach
Beach Relaxation.
The Capital pearls Umhlanga hotel
Superior Studio
Meals: Breakfast.


Day 11 - Departure Durban Beach.
Departure Transfer.
Meals: Breakfast.



Offer Includes

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • 10 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • 8 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner including gratuities
  • 6 Nights' accommodation including porterage
  • Transportation including toll fees in air-conditioned 13-seater vehicles
  • Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water in eco-friendly packaging
  • Beach Stay - Breakfast
  • Airport Transfers.

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary